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Local HistoryMakers to be Recognized at Claremore Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony BY TOM FINK

ometimes, the most enduring legacies can come from the least likely of places. Like many towns in Oklahoma, Claremore has its share of distinguished current and former residents, but it wasn’t until J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum Director Wayne McCombs was

coming off the turnpike one day that the idea was born to honor them in a lasting way. “Several years ago, maybe in 2011, I was coming into Claremore from the Will Rogers Turnpike,” McCombs said. “At the time, there was a small display there, which had brochures about the city – our museums, restaurants, etc. – and to the side (of the display), it had a ‘Claremore Hall of Fame’, which recognized noteworthy citizens. “I got to thinking to myself ‘Why is that there? Most people coming off the turnpike are in a hurry to get somewhere else, so why isn’t that somewhere people can see and enjoy it?’,” he said. “When I came to the (J.M. Davis Arms & Historical) museum in 2009, I was saddened because so many people would tell me that they

Above: Dr. Bob Blackburn was the executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society for 22 years.

hadn’t been to the gun museum in years, and they were almost all people from Claremore or the Tulsa area. “It got me to thinking: How can I get local people to make the gun museum a regular place to visit?, so I thought we could have the Claremore Hall of Fame in the museum,” he said. Shortly thereafter, the local hall of fame was moved to the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum, housed in the Claremore History room, where it remained for several years, until, with the addition of new members, it grew to the point that it had to be moved to the Claremore Conference Center to accommodate all the hall of fame members. This May, three more will be added to the local hall of fame: Dr. Bob Blackburn, P.S. Gordon, and Lt. Colonel Lee F. Gilstrap.

Left: Lt. Colonel Lee F. Gilstrap was involved in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in WWI. In 1927, he joined the staff at Oklahoma Military Academy in Claremore as an instructor and coach, and later became commander of OMA. 4

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“The selection process is a collaborative process between us, the other museums in town, the Claremore Chamber, the Convention & Visitors Bureau (now, Visit Claremore), and people involved in the tourism and promotion of Claremore,” he said. “Once someone is nominated, we keep their names on file and select from all the suggestions we’ve been given each year. This year’s selections are an excellent example of the kind of people that come out of Claremore.” Dr. Bob Blackburn is the recently retired executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society – a position in which he served for 22 years. Patrick (P.S.) Gordon is an artist whose diverse works reside in distinguished private, corporate and museum collections throughout the United States, and his print editions have been popular with collectors internationally. After living, working and celebrating success in New York for nearly a decade, Gordon returned to Oklahoma, where he maintains a private studio in Tulsa. He is a

recipient of the Living Legend Artist Award, presented by Living Arts of Tulsa. Lt. Col. Gilstrap began his military career as a bugler for the Oklahoma National Guard. In WWI, Gilstrap was involved in the MeuseArgonne Offensive. He began rescuing fallen soldiers and pressed German soldiers he had captured into carrying wounded U.S. soldiers to field hospitals. After the war, he became principal and coach at Putnam City High in Oklahoma City. In 1927, he joined the staff at Oklahoma Military Academy in Claremore as an instructor and coach, and later became commander of OMA. “All three of these men have outstanding records of service during their lives,” McCombs said, “and the city and residents of Claremore are very proud of these native sons and their achievements. Upon their induction, Dr. Blackburn, Gordon, and Lt. Col. Gilstrap will join the ranks of other Claremore Hall of Fame luminaries such as Dr. Keith Ballard, J.M. Davis, Maggie Culver Fry, Darnell Jones, Elizabeth Gordon, Clem McSpadden, Dr. Richard Mosier, Paul Neely, Patti Page, Andy Payne, Bob Portiss, Lynn Riggs, Frank and Ludmilla Robson, Clem Rogers, Will Rogers, Stuart Roosa, Stratton Taylor, and others. Event sponsorships are still available. This year, the Claremore Museum of History, the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Left: Wayne McCombs, Director, J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum

Above: Patrick (P.S.) Gordon is an artist whose diverse works reside in distinguished private, corporate and museum collections throughout the United States.

Museum and the Oklahoma Military Academy (OMA) have joined together to present the Claremore History Legends & Hall of Fame Induction. The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. May 6 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa in Catoosa. The ceremony will be preceded by a reception. The Claremore Hall of Fame is located at the Claremore Conference Center at 1400 W. Will Rogers Boulevard in Claremore, with a video essay about the Claremore Hall of Fame on permanent display in the Claremore Room at the J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum, also in Claremore. For more information, contact the Claremore Museum of History at 918-923-6490.

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Vintage Market Days® Celebrates 10 Years of Success in Tulsa Owner’s passion for vintage evolves into franchise with markets in 25 states

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hat started out as a fun hobby has created 10 years of success on a scale larger than Dianna Brown could have imagined. Brown is the owner and co-founder of Vintage Market Days, an upscale, vintage-inspired, indoor/outdoor market. Ten years ago, Vintage Market Days started oﬀ in a pumpkin patch, quickly outgrew that space, and made its way to downtown Tulsa. It ultimately ended up in the Creek County Fairgrounds. During the last 10 years, Vintage Market Days has created a franchise with almost 60 territories in 25 diﬀerent states. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Vintage Market Days, www.vintagemarketdays.com/market/ tulsa, the Tulsa event “Let’s Eat Cake” will be held April 29 - May 1, 2022. Brown said she’s always loved vintage, even as a child. And her family has embraced her love for vintage as well. “It has completely transformed not

only my life but so many others,” Brown explained. “For me, it allows me to make a living while doing something I absolutely would be doing anyway. My entire family has been involved in the event from day one. The boys and my husband load furniture and park cars, and my daughter takes tickets. They help set up the event and tear down when it’s over.” About 100 vendors are involved in Tulsa’s upcoming Vintage Market Days, and more than 40,000 vendors are a part of the national franchise. Brown said almost all of them rely on the income they make from Vintage Market Days. Vendors like Kim McGee, who owns Okie Chic with her sisters and best friend. McGee said, “Okie Chic has been with Vintage Market Days since the very ﬁrst event and hasn’t missed one. We always have great sales there and it has never let us down. Since we are mostly all handcrafted it takes us months to prepare.”

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Vendors at the upcoming Vintage Market Days sell a wide variety of goods including antiques, clothing, handmade jewelry, home decor, original art, floral and garden, home and body fragrance, textile, and outdoor furnishings. There will also be food trucks and snack vendors. The market is family-friendly with fun activities for children including balloons, face painting, and fun temporary tattoos. There will also be live music during the event. Partnering with a non-profit is something Vintage Market Days has done from the beginning. For this event, the non-profit partner is Branch 15-Eastern Oklahoma. Branch 15 provides Christcentered housing with individualized care and support for women on their paths to recovery. Branch 15 will receive a donation at the end of the event. Brown said, “It means the world to me to be celebrating 10 years with Vintage Market Days. My love for this business and all the individuals involved is very real and is something that has forever changed me.” Vintage Market Days will be held at the Creek County Fairgrounds located at 17808 W. Highway 66 in Kellyville, OK. Tickets for April 29-30 are $10 and tickets for May 1 are $5. Children 12 and under are always free. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets are available online and at the door.

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Pocahontas Club Brings Annual Old-F Picnic Back to the Will Rogers Birthp BY TOM FINK

n America, there are few things more traditional than the family picnic. This May, the members of the Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club are bringing back one of their own traditions with the annual “Old Fashioned Picnic” in northeast Oklahoma – and the public is invited. “The (Old Fashioned) picnic is an event that’s been happening ever since the Pocahontas Club was founded in 1899, when picnics were the social gatherings of the day,” said Ollie Starr, longtime Pocahontas Club member. “As our club members are caretakers of the (Cherokee) culture, heritage and communities, we’ve continued to have this picnic every year, as it’s become one of our many traditions.” Left: (L-R) Secretary Linda Coleman, Vice President Monta Ewing, President Celeste Tillery

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Fashioned place Ranch Starr said the first picnic – which originally included a dance – was first held in Talala, but over time, the location was changed to the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch in nearby Oologah. “The Birthplace Ranch is a perfect fit for this picnic since Will Rogers himself was both a Cherokee and an early member of the club,” she said. “Our club has been holding this event from the very beginning, but this year, we’re going to be partnering with the Will Rogers Memorial and the Cherokee Nation to make this (picnic) even better.” Gates at the Birthplace Ranch are scheduled to open at 9 a.m. when the traditional hog fry and cooking also will begin on site. “I’ve been going to these (picnics) for at least 15 years, and each one is always a little different, so even if you’ve been to one in the past, there’s something new to see and do each time,” Starr said. “For

example, we’re hoping that (Cherokee Principal Chief) Chuck Hoskin Jr. will be speaking at some point, and in addition to the usual activities, this year’s picnic will include the Country Fare Quilter’s Guild and Cowboy Trade Days – both, fun for the whole family – with live music and more throughout Above: Dancing at the Old-Fashioned Picnic. the day.” Gospel music is slated to begin at The Indian Women’s Pocahontas 10:45 a.m. and traditional Cherokee Club’s annual Old Fashioned Picnic games – including Cherokee will be held on Saturday, May 21, marbles, cornstalk shoot, hatchet 2022, at the Will Rogers Birthplace throwing, horseshoes and blowguns Ranch in Oologah. – followed by lunch at 12:15 p.m. For more information, contact Lunch is free, but a $10 donation Ollie Starr at 918-760-7499 or email is suggested and appreciated. olliecstarr@gmail.com, Celeste Tillery Pottery and basket-making events at 918-724-3006 or visit the group’s are planned, with more “hands-on” website at www.indianwpc.org. events to be held this year than in For vendor information, contact previous years. Jennifer at 918-402-3057 or Cindy at Starr noted that the event is now 918-264-4351. as it was from its very beginning, an opportunity for people from all walks of life, club members, nonclub members, Native American Indian Women’s or not, to get together in a social Pocahontas Club gathering to enjoy one another’s P.O. BOX 3252 | CLAREMORE, OK company and learn more about (918) 724-3006 | WWW.INDIANWPC.ORG Cherokee heritage.

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No Bull: Mutton Busting is a Crowd Pleaser at Will Rogers Stampede Rodeo BY TOM FINK

hen it comes to rodeo fun, watching them try to catch and there’s nuttin’ like mutton. hang onto, or even ride, the sheep.” At the upcoming Will But not just anyone can bust Rogers Stampede Rodeo, young a mutton. Only the best of the cowboys and cowgirls who qualify flock are selected for this safe-butwill get the chance to test their challenging event. mettle at this wild and woolly – very “The qualifier (for mutton busting) woolly – fan favorite event. is sponsored by Mid-America Feeds, But what IS mutton busting? and will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, “Mutton busting is simple: May 1, at the Cowboy Gathering children between the ages of 4 and Church in Talala,” Andrews said.“In 7 years old clamber aboard a wild years past, in rodeo history, mutton sheep and try to hold on for six busting was all the rage for the kids seconds,” explained Tanya Andrews, – and of course, for the parents and Visit Claremore. “It’s a fun, and safe, the grandparents who would come recreation of bull riding – another to watch. rodeo staple – that’s so much fun “But the event got so popular over for the kids and the family members the years – when you have 75-100

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entries, it’s really hard to get them all in before the rodeo performance starts,” she continued. “So, we started hosting a qualifier, of which, the top 45 contestants will perform at the rodeo. Those performances are split up over the three nights (of the rodeo), so there are 15 (performances) each night.” Andrews said the event helps involve children and make them feel like they’re a more active part of the rodeo, with small cash prizes going to the top mutton busters. Additional entertainment will be provided in the form of a calf scramble, sponsored by Carrie Robinson, The Ross Team and Pembrook Reality, the One Armed Bandit John Payne, and Bobby Reid, who literally drops in on all the action. “Bobby (Reid) is a ‘jumper’ – he jumps out of a plane,” Andrews said. “He was here last year and did a fabulous job – he flies over (rodeo grounds) in a plane and jumps out with a parachute while carrying the American flag. He comes in right after the national anthem is sung – it’s a great thing to see.” Prior to the beginning of this

year’s rodeo, there will be a steer roping event in honor of the longtime rodeo advocate and promoter, the late Clem McSpadden. “It will just be steer roping Thursday night (May 26), which will give contestants a chance to compete outside of the normal dates scheduled for the rodeo – it’s a large contestant pool – we have numerous entrants who come in just for the steer roping,” Andrews said. “So that will allow time for other timed events, such as the timed events, during the rodeo itself.” All competitors at the rodeo are Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-certified. Mutton Bustin begins at 7 p.m. with the PRCAsanctioned events to begin at 8 p.m. each night.

The 76th annual Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo will be held Memorial weekend, from Friday, May 27, through Sunday, May 29, at Stampede Park, 13601 E. 480 Road in Claremore. This year, Visit Claremore is partnering with Claremore Main Street and the Claremore Chamber of Commerce to host the Boots on the Boulevard food truck night Thursday, May 26, from 6-9 p.m. with activities for children, including a mechanical bull, live music, a street dance and more. For more information, contact Visit Claremore at 918-341-8688 or visit them online at visitclaremore.org.

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Special Events Planned at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum and Birthplace Ranch Easter thru Christmas, there are entertaining activities and events for the entire family. BY KATHY SMITH

pring kicks off a whole new list of activities and entertainment at the Will Rogers Museum and Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch. There are monthly events such as Family Days, Learning Lectures, Will’s Cowboy Trader Days, and Movie Nights. Moreover, this year’s plans for their MAIN EVENTS include an April 20,000 egg Easter Egg Hunt, Will’s Wild West Kids Camp in June, in July kids will love staying overnight in the Memorial Museum at Overnight at the Chuckwagon, the spectacular Will Rogers/Wiley Post Fly-in comes in August, Halloween Night, Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival and movie-making Dog-Iron Awards dominate November, and Will’s Country Christmas and Santa Pictures round out the holiday season. There’s never a dull moment at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, never! Most of their activities are free of charge, however, some do have small fees and can be listed “Space is Limited.” If you are unaware, there are two locations where activities and events take place. First, if you hear locals talking, they will often refer to the Will Rogers Memorial Museum at 1720 W. Will Rogers Blvd, Claremore, OK – as THE MEMORIAL; next, locals will mention Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch at 9501 E. 380 Rd. in Oologah, OK – THE BIRTHPLACE. Every day is a great day at the Memorial and Birthplace. The Memorial Museum is located on 20 lush hilltop acres. The expansive lawn is great for outdoor events and picnics. Be astonished at all there is to see and do...it houses the world’s largest collection of Will Rogers memorabilia and his entire collection of writings. In 2015, Gordon Kuntz donated the 2nd largest collection of items to the Memorial Museum including one-of-a-kind movie posters, movie stills, books, correspondence and much more. The Memorial is a worldclass museum with extraordinary paintings, sculptures and other artifacts within the collection. Beyond learning about Will Rogers, there are numerous student 18 |

education programs; as well as many opportunities to volunteer. The Birthplace Ranch is a beautiful country setting where you can take a leisurely self-guided tour through the historic Rogers ranch house, and catch a glimpse at what life was like on a late nineteenth-century ranch in Indian Territory. See the era-correct barn, livestock grazing in their pastures, and enjoy the beautiful, hilltop view of Oologah Lake. Hiking and equestrian trails are available through the cattle pastures in the valley. Airplanes may land on our grass airstrip in the hay meadow west of the Rogers ranch house. Easter Egg Hunt at the Memorial Museum Saturday, April 16, 2022, 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Bring the kids to one of the biggest and most fun Easter Egg Hunts. 20,000 eggs with candy and prizes in each one, compliments of Cedar Point Church. Will’s Wild West Kids Camp at the Memorial Museum Monday, June 20, 2022, 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 1 p.m. This three-day camp will teach kids about Will’s life and character with activities, games and lots of fun. Space is limited. Overnight at the Chuckwagon at the Memorial Museum Friday, July 8, 2022, 5 p.m. thru Saturday, July 9, 2022, 9 a.m. Give your kids the unique experience of staying overnight in a museum. Fun activities, crafts, movies and food. Space is limited. Will Rogers/Wiley Post Fly-In at the Birthplace Ranch Saturday, August 13, 2022, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring the whole family! Vintage planes, classic cars, vendors, food trucks and entertainment. Day of Remembrance at 10 a.m. Bring your lawn chairs.

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Halloween Night at the Memorial Museum Monday, October 31, 2022, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Bring your kids for a fun and safe Trick or Treat experience. Local businesses will provide candy and there will be a costume contest. Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival and 2022 Dog-Iron Awards (Submit entries now thru August 31, 2022) at the Memorial Museum November 2-8, 2022 The festival is family-friendly and it will be several days of movies, chats, networking and activities. The Dog-Iron Awards ceremony takes place Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 7 p.m. Will’s Country Christmas at the Birthplace Ranch Friday, December 2, 2022, 5 p.m. thru Saturday, December 3, 2022, 9 p.m. Bring the whole family to this traditional Christmas event. Hayrides, carriage rides, train rides, crafts, games, vendors, food trucks and fun! Santa Pictures at the Memorial Museum Saturday, December 3, 2022, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, December 10, 2022, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Come see Santa and get a great picture!

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lder homes can be made more energy efficient with smart upgrades that result in lower utility bills, and added benefits of increasing the value, comfort and beauty of your home. Investing in your home’s exterior, windows, attic, and roof are all environmentally-friendly improvements with energy-saving payoffs. Millennials (in 2022 ages 25 and 40 years) are one of the largest home buying segments today. They are economical and are ecological-minded purchasers whose buying decisions rest on energy efficiency to save money and leave a lower carbon footprint. Community Builders, Inc. is a local team who provides answers to your home energy efficiency needs. Owner Greg Wolter started Community Builders, Inc. in his bedroom in the early 1980s. By 1990, they had moved into a building, and nearly every year since then, have seen steady growth in sales. Starting with siding, the company has expanded over the years to its now all-inclusive specialty home improvement services including windows, roofing, bathrooms, sunrooms, insulation, gutters and doors. “My passion for this company is two-fold. First, I want to see the people that work here improve their lives… We constantly talk about how we can become better human beings. And then, we want to make sure we take care of our customers and that they get a good value,” Wolter said. Windows, doors, and insulation are three areas where minor change can make a major impact. In fact, Community

Builders, Inc. has helped customers reduce their utility costs by 50 percent, just by upgrading windows and insulation. Their energy efficient products include EnviroView replacement windows, Green Energy Barrier radiant insulation, Cedar Ridge composite siding, and insulated 26 gauge steel metal roofing. They offer seven styles of windows, and each are installed with a low-e coating and airtight seal, giving them heightened ability to keep hot air out during the summer, and in during the winter. Their doors are durable, high quality and high performance. Also installed with a customfit to make an airtight seal, a door from Community Builders, Inc. will stop drafts and reduce your energy bills. They use energy-barrier material in their insulation, which reflects heat energy, instead of merely slowing down its absorption. Wolter said, “Think of insulation like a sponge. Eventually, a sponge gets saturated and can’t soak anything else in. Insulation is the same way, it blocks for a while, then gets full and doesn’t do any good. If you can reflect that energy off of it, the insulation works better for a longer period of time. That’s what the energy-barrier material does.” What do you think pollutes the most? A plane? A train? A car? Or, a house? “Most people think it’s a car, but it’s your house,” Wolter said. “Your house pollutes the environment more than anything else. If we can improve the efficiency of a home, then we also reduce the carbon footprint, which of course

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is good for everybody… Good for the pocketbook, good for the consumer, and good for the value of the home.” Wolter said his greatest desire is to serve his customers well, and make sure they make a wise decision that’s the best fit for them. He recommends only making the energy-efficient upgrades if it makes financial sense to do so. “We want to make sure we take care of our customers, and that they get a good value,” Wolter said, “We’re not perfect, but we are pretty darn good.” Community Builders, Inc. has a heart for helping locally and internationally. Overseas, they’ve built a school in Peru, where they feed children every day and a chapel in Thailand, where they help rescue children out of human trafficking. In addition, they help support Habitat for Humanity, as well as food banks in Bulgaria and Macedonia. Contact Community Builders to find out more about energy-saving options for your home.

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e want to put your best Claremore, Oklahoma photo in the spotlight. During your visit to this vibrant town take a great photo and upload it to our Valuenews.com website ‘SUBMIT A PHOTO’ gallery and you will be entered to win up to $500 Cash! What will your photo experience be? There is lots to see and do in Claremore, located on historic Route 66. It’s a treasure-trove of photo opportunities filled with eclectic shops and unique boutiques, antiques, craft emporiums, museums, restaurants, and galleries. Outdoor

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through the frame to take the shot. Place the subject at the intersection of the third line. No grid? No problem. Just mentally divide the viewfinder into thirds and place the subject as shown below. 2. Look around at the elements captured in the frame. Novices focus their attention on their subject but miss the element in the shot that will cause them Watch for distracting regret after that elements. special moment passes never to be captured again. Look for overlooked distracting elements. In the example photo, the girl is framed correctly on the thirds line. Building looking flat . A secondary element is also included, the pots of flowers, and even placed on the opposite third line, but Building shot on because the an angle.

photographer was mentally focusing on these rules, he/she didn’t notice the telephone pole that appears to be growing from the subject’s head. Objects look more attractive if taken on an angle rather than standing square in front of them. Take real estate, for instance. Most photographers know that if a photo is taken directly in front of a house or building, it will look flat. The building will look much more attractive, however, if the photographer simply walks around the corner of the building to catch two sides. The building has dimension while appearing larger and more attractive. Take photos of people using the same principles as with buildings. Capturing an angle provides Photo of flat face. a more flattering look. When a subject looks directly into a camera, Photo of angled face.

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their face flattens out. That’s why people hate their driver’s license photo or work I.D. pictures – the worst pose is captured – but a portrait photographer knows the tip of providing depth to their face. Have the subject turn their head slightly. Perfect. Now shoot. 4. Look around to find a natural element to frame the subject within Framing subject that visual from below. enclosure. For example, use branches to frame the subject. Perhaps tall grass is Framing from the side. the perfect element; lay down and shoot through the blades. 5. Viewers look at pictures Framing around the subject. sequentially. That means they take in elements one at a time while their eyes move around the image. Photographers can take photos that purposely plan where the viewers’ eyes move. One way to do that is to use a technique called leading lines. Use an element that provides a line – a railroad track, a path, a road or a fence line – to guide the viewers’ eyes to the focal point. Don’t leave them with leading lines only that line is like the bridge that leads to nowhere. Instead place Leading lines the subject, to subject.

the focal point, at the end of the leading lines. 6. The most engaging photo technique of all is stop action. Sports photos are often stopaction photos. Remember opening a newspaper to the sports section and seeing a basketball Capture action as it player jumping happens . to shoot a hoop and the player was captured in midair? How about a baseball player taking a swing and the photographer caught an image of the ball leaving the bat? Care must be taken so that these photos are not ruined by the blur of the action. If a camera is not fast enough to stop this action, better leave this one alone. 7. Lastly, most photos are taken from standing height. Not good. If an Ladders provide a interesting top/down view. angle is desired, simply changed the physical stance. Try Use squatting for lying on low action . the ground and shooting upward. How about shooting from a step Lay down for an ladder and unusual low angle. shooting downward? Now, it’s time to say, “CHEESE!”

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dding quality touches of shine and sparkle wakes up your wardrobe like nothing else. Whatever your gender, age, or race – everyone can wear jewelry! Creating your fabulous look doesn’t involve clothes and shoes alone. Possibly, the best outfit can look boring, plain or average without a fun pair of earrings or a terrific necklace. Many of us know that picking out the perfect outfit can be frustrating. Even more exasperating is trying to pick out the perfect jewelry to go with it. So why not carefully choose quality pieces that will reflect the best impression? You can make it easy on yourself by choosing a special pair of earrings to pair with almost everything. The District on Main, located at 406 W. Will Rogers Blvd in Claremore offers an exceptional selection of ladies’ apparel, home accessories, jewelry, handbags and gifts that appeal to all ages and tastes. Brighton jewelry and accessories are a fashion leader at The District. Everyday dressing is made easy with their plethora of quality brands including Along with Brighton, they also feature Kendra Scott, Z Supply, Dear John Denim, Kancan Jeans, LivyLu, Tribal Sportswear, Ivy Jane, Liverpool, Nora Fleming, Musee, BruMate, Blue Q, Corksicle, Rifle and much more. Brighton jewelry and accessories are set

to reinvigorate your wardrobe. It’s been a rocky road when it comes to style the last couple of years, but with fashion in full swing for spring, there’s no reason why a little life and joy should be overlooked. During April 2022, The District On Main is featuring a beautiful selection of earrings along with a great NEW CUSTOMER SPECIAL. With hundreds of your favorites in stock to wear for any

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Cabinets for Any R Premium Cabinets Austin Gullic will show you how to create the right kitchen cabinetry without sacrificing style and functionality.

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hen planning your kitchen or bath remodel, one of the most important considerations is to know exactly what you want. That’s mainly because that decision affects the entire flow of your project. When you don’t know exactly what you want you will drive contractors crazy, drain time and increase expenses. Premium Cabinets of Tulsa, are here to help you with undoubtedly the most important part of your kitchen remodeling decision – the cabinetry. Properly designed cabinetry is key to the overall function of your kitchen. As a family owned and operated business, they specialize in helping both individuals and contractors with all-wood cabinetry at the best value, without cutting corners. They feature the latest styles, colors, and hardware

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for your design specifications. Specializing in high quality cabinet replacement, Premium Cabinets of Tulsa always goes the extra mile to ensure that they are fully connecting with their customers to obtain the desired results, whether it is to update the interior presence of their home, increasing storage space, supplying a more maneuverable room, or a combination of these needs. And once individuals have decided on renovation, timeliness is always a factor. “Every project does indeed have a different timeline; our access to materials is actually greater than most; we’re still very well stocked in materials we need to complete the job,” says Austin Gullic, owner of Premium Cabinets of Tulsa. “Turnaround time used to be four to six weeks from

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initial inquiry to delivery; now it’s closer to eight to 12 weeks, although that is not a specific, as every order is different. Demand is at an all-time high. We’ve seen other companies be as far as 28 weeks out, on average, and we are able to deliver product ahead of our competitors.” Owner Austin Gullic established his company with his father in 2010 and has steadily earned a solid reputation of reliability and quality product and work. Many choices of wood cabinetry styles and color schemes are available to choose from and find just the right look to achieve the new appearance of your home. To further aid in this goal, Premium Cabinets offers a free 3D design tour, giving customers an immediate visual of their desired project outcome. “We’re actually one of the first people

Room to allow virtual reality,” states Gullic. “People can put on an oculus and walk through a full size, 3D version of their kitchen. “It’s very exciting as the technology grows, for people that are visual. It’s hard to see your own space objectively as you have used it through time. The 3D helps clarify what we believe is a good idea versus what actually fits the space.” One of the greatest advantages of any company is the love of the business that the owner has for his design and construction. “I love taking people’s ideas and creating something that is real, that is what they consider reality altering,” Gullic emphasized. “I love helping clients create that dream; and making it come true.”

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Above: (L-R) Gus Hardin, Debbie Campbell, Betsy Smittle

A Tribute to Gus Hardin, Debbie Campbell, Betsy Smittle and The Tulsa Sound

Step back in time to an unforgettable musical era May 15th at the historic Cain’s Ballroom. BY CAROL MATZA

ulsa was jamming on a world stage back in the early 1970s and 80s, developing their own sound that made a four-corner impact across the globe. The energy created by an immensely talented group of Oklahoma musicians will be re-created May 15th at Cain’s Ballroom, a venue that many Tulsa Sound artists called home. This tribute concert will pay honor to three amazing female artists, Gus Hardin, Debbie Campbell and Betsy Smittle, although no longer with us, these women have left a legacy that will live on for years to come. The concert is a fundraiser for the “Women of Song Project: The Heart and Spirit of Oklahoma” which recognizes the incomparable female musical talent that comes out of the great state of Oklahoma. The project is the vision of native Oklahoman, Brenda Cline, who has long wanted to bring recognition to Oklahoma female artists of all ages, genres and career stages. Cline spent 30 years in Nashville as an Artist Manager and former Record 34 |

Label Executive and returned to her home state in 2015. I don’t want people to forget about the deep well of talent that continually flows out of Oklahoma, especially all of our amazing women,” says Cline. The Women of Song Project (WOS) showcases twenty Oklahoma female singer-songwriters, three of which are being honored at the May 15th event. Several of the Women of Song inductees will be paying homage to Gus Hardin, Debbie Campbell and Betsy Smittle by performing some of their most beloved songs. They will be joined onstage by Tulsa Sound musicians, many of whom were original members of Gus, Debbie and Betsy’s bands. Concert-goers will be treated to performances from some of their all-time favorite artists as well as some epically talented newcomers that substantiate that Oklahoma turns out some of the best

singer-songwriters in the world. Women of Song Artists Performing: Ann Bell, Becky Hobbs, Leigh Heatherington, Gracee Shriver, Jennifer Marriott, Cindy Scarberry, Kalyn Fay, Krislyn Arthurs, Mallory Eagle, and Monica Taylor. Band Members and Guest Artists: Pete Marriott, Gary Gilmore, David Teegarden, Spencer Sutton, Steve Hickerson, Tom Nicholson, Frank Padilla, Wade Inman, Pat Savage, Ron Morgan, Chuck Dewalt, Alan Ransom, Jon Glazer, Steve Upfold, Casey Vanbeek, and Rick Gomez. Esteemed author, radio show host and Tulsa historian, John Wooley will be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening.

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Hope and Empowerment for Oklahomans with Disabilities BY TOM FINK

WHY YOUR HELP MATTERS: Home of Hope and subsidiaries Rogers County Training Center and Delaware County Friendship Homes serve more than 250 individuals in NE Oklahoma. They are an exceptional resource and are here to help if you need information about services for an intellectually disabled individual. Residential, vocational, and activities are three main services you will receive at Home of Hope. Residential services are highly tailored to the needs of each person to provide balance of support and independence. Their vocational programs offer opportunities to participate in the workforce and earn a paycheck. Awesome activities are fun and help develop friendships and the spirit of accomplishment. There are a variety of activities for many interests and include Olympics, equestrian events and more.

or generations, Home of Hope has served members of the community dealing with intellectual or developmental disadvantages to create opportunities and provide, as the name implies, hope. Hope for a better life. Hope to contribute to society. Hope to have the opportunity to make a difference. One means by which Home of Hope does this is by way of its annual benefit golf tournament, the proceeds of which go to benefit the Home of Hope subsidiary, Rogers County Training Center. This spring will see the return of this annual tournament when Home of Hope welcomes back the 37th annual Rogers County Training Center Golf Classic & ‘19th Hole Silent Auction.” As in the past, this year’s tournament will be a four-man scramble with designated tee times and flights. Home-cooked hamburgers, hot dogs, lots of exciting golf games, and even the opportunity to win a “super prize” for the skilled golfer who makes a hole-in-one are only a fraction of the fun to be had the day of the tournament. In addition to the golfing, the ‘19th

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Hole’ Silent Auction will be taking place during this time at the clubhouse, where interesting, fun, unusual, and elegant items will be showcased. Friendly online bidding will be in full swing starting Friday, April 29, at noon. Golfers, or those who just like to shop, can view the items at the Heritage Hills clubhouse during the week leading up to the event. The auction will close at 5 p.m. on May 6. Winning bidders can pick up their items from 5 to 6 p.m. at the clubhouse or during the following week at the Rogers County Training Center. Follow the Home of Hope Facebook page for silent auction updates. All proceeds from the tournament and the silent auction go to support those with developmental and other disabilities at the Rogers County Training Center in Claremore and other Home of Hope job sites in the community. “The whole point of the Rogers County Training Center, which has been a part of Home of Hope for years, is to empower people with disabilities,” said Ralph Richardson, CEO, Home of Hope. “We work with 270 people with intellectual and developmental

disabilities here in northeastern Oklahoma – that’s in Vinita, Miami, Pryor, Jay and Claremore. “We provide neighborhood service (for clients) in homes in the community – we have just over 60 different homes at present,” he continued, “but the training center is all about jobs, and jobs for persons with disabilities. Home of Hope as a whole employs roughly 200 people with disabilities – about 40 of those are in Claremore, here at the training center or through our recycling program, which is part of our partnership with the Metropolitan Environmental Trust (MET).” In addition to the work training center and the recycling program, Home of Hope clients can work at the thrift store, Centsible Spending Resale Store in downtown Claremore. Centsible Spending provides employment for persons with disabilities, as well as job coaches, and operates on donated goods, such as

household items, books, clothing and more. Donations are accepted at the Claremore location and, like donations directly to Home of Hope, are tax deductible. In addition to helping its clients through giving them a means to be productive and purposeful, Home of Hope and Rogers County Training Center also benefit the communities it serves through providing a dedicated and earnest workforce. “I think one of the most recent statistics of U.S. overall employment is 57 percent, but the disability employment rate of those within the U.S. is roughly 17 percent – shockingly low,” he said. “That’s not a new problem, but compared to 2019 – when the rate of those with disabilities were employed was at 19 percent – it’s actually going down. Part of this may be due to COVID, but ironically, I think there’s a tightening job market (for those with disabilities). You would think everyone’s trying to hire because of the workforce shortage, but the reality is that many small businesses are struggling to stay open, and it becomes harder for a person with a disability to ‘get their foot in the door’ and get employed. The biggest challenge for so many is entry – it’s getting hired. “Sadly, we do not do well as a nation employing people with disabilities,” he said, “which makes what we do at Home of Hope and at the training center in Rogers County all the more important.” Founded in 1963, the Rogers County Training Center in Claremore creates those important vocational opportunities for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, while also providing local businesses with labor, either on a temporary, intermittent or permanent basis. Much of what Home of Hope offers would be impossible without funds raised through the annual golf tournament. “The golf tournament is a critical part of what allows us to continue to

help our clients and contribute to the community,” he said. “Plus, we’re always looking for business partners who need support, and people who are supported by us, coached by us, trained by us, could come and be a part of working and resolving the problems they have at our partners or organizations that are understaffed.” The tournament is made possible by BancFirst, who through volunteers, coordination, planning, and participation have been “instrumental from the very first year of the tournament until today in making this event such a success,” Richardson said. Other major event sponsors include HydroHoist, Mcfarlin-Ingersoll

Ranch, Goldie’s Patio Grill, Kissee Ford, Heritage Hills Golf Course, and Walke Brothers meat company. Tee Times can fill up, so signing up early is strongly encouraged. For more information, or to sponsor or purchase hole signs for the 37th Annual Rogers County Training Center Golf Classic & ‘19th Hole’ Silent Auction, contact Amy Littleton at 918-283-8953 or email Amy. Littleton@BancFirst.bank. For more information about the Rogers County Training Center, visit them at 2112 E.L. Anderson Boulevard in Claremore or online at www. homeofhope.com or contact Rick Davis at 918-810-6757.

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Six Weekends of Merriment!

he Castle invites one and all to join the festivities of the 26th Annual Oklahoma Renaissance Festival! Travel back to 1569 England to experience the royal quest for knighthood, a full-contact Jousting Tournament, Birds of Prey exhibitions and travelling Acrobats! We celebrate the joyous return of the festival on Saturday April 30th. The patrons of Castleton shall be welcomed through the village gates by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth and her Court of Nobles. Season Passes are now available on www.okcastle.com. Daily passes will with go live on March 1st (Great idea for unique gift options this spring). 10+ stages throughout the grounds provide guests with a steady stream of joyous entertainment. Plan to enjoy the exciting sounds of the Craic, or the hilarious balancing act of Bob the Juggler and join the merriment of the maypole dancing. The Washing Well Wenches will return to encourage clean living and slightly soiled humor, great fun for all ages. New for 2022: The Wheel of Death Guests will marvel at this death-defying act which is featured 3 times per day

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from the Castle Keepe. For a bit more of a light-hearted show, guests are sure to enjoy the comedy of The Renaissance Men. Grab a bite and enjoy a show throughout the day! For a complete lineup for the season, please visit the Castle’s website. Whether shopping for homemade desserts or fire forged weapons of the Castle’s Blacksmiths, the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival is available for guests of all ages. The clothing is unique, the food is delicious and most importantly… the memories made are once in a lifetime! Check out www. OKCASTLE.com for themes and events to coordinate with each weekend. This is a fantastic opportunity for families to dress the part and have fun celebrating the history of Renaissance! 2022 Protocols: The Castleton mask mandate has been adjusted to “Strongly Encouraged”. We continue the crusade of defeating Covid and request that all guests please be courteous of others.

Dates and Hours Saturdays & Sundays: April 30 - June 5, plus Memorial Day, May 30, 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information on discounts & purchasing online tickets:

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April 16 10am to Noon Easter Fun Day Downtown Bixby’s First Assembly of God 107 N. Stanley, Bixby facebook.com/BixbyFirstAssembly/

April 18 - 10:30am to 11:30am Alzheimer’s Support Group Evergreen Baptist Church 10301 East 111th St. S., Bixby bixbychamber.chambermaster.com May 5-7 Bixby Rotary BBQ n Blues Washington Irving Memorial Park 137th & S. Memorial Dr., Bixby bixbyrotarybbq.com

BROKEN ARROW

Every Saturday, April, May, June, 8am to Noon Rose District Farmers Market 418 S. Main St., Broken Arrow brokenarrowok.gov/farmersmarket April 22-May 1 - 2pm Shades of White Broken Arrow Community Playhouse 1800 South Main St., Broken Arrow bacptheatre.com/show-info (918) 258-0077 April 23 - 7pm New Orleans Square Spectacular!

HomeChurch 720 W. New Orleans St., Broken Arrow facebook.com/ events/1666889150152880

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Senior Resource and Health Fair

June 9-12 - 6pm Rooster Days Festival Central Park 1500 S. Main Street, Broken Arrow roosterdays.com

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April 29 - 9am to 1:30p Central Community Center

April 30 - 8am Mixed Doubles Pickleball Tournament Central Park Community Center 1500 S. Main St., Broken Arrow brokenarrowok.gov/government/parks (918) 259-8437 May 7 - Noon to 9pm Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

May 6 - 6pm to 9pm History Legends and Hall of Fame Event Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa claremoremoh.org/event/historylegends-hall-of-fame-event/

ALERT! Check with all venues prior to event time for COVID-19 protocols or cancellations. Rose District Plaza 418 S. Main St., Broken Arrow (918) 259-6511 May 7 - 7:30pm Waitress - National Tour Broken Arrow PAC brokenarrowpac.com (918) 259-5778

CLAREMORE Mon, Tues & Wed in April & May - 5pm to 8pm Live Horse Racing Will Rogers Downs 20900 S 4200 Rd, Claremore

May 14 - 10am to 2pm The Pioneer Dinner Broken Arrow High School Cafeteria 1901 E. Albany, Broken Arrow (918) 258-2616

April 16 - 10am to 5pm Will’s Cowboy Trader Days at the Ranch Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch 9501 E. 380 Rd., Oologah willrogers.com/eventsandactivities

June 4 - 8am to 3pm Summer Science Smackdown SW Corner of New Orleans Square 3762 S. Elm Pl., Broken Arrow brokenarrowok.gov/our-city/

April 16 - 11:30am to Noon Easter Egg Hunt Will Rogers Memorial Museum 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore willrogers.com/eventsandactivities

April 16 - 1pm to 3pm Family Days at the Birthplace Ranch Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch 9501 E. 380 Rd., Oologah willrogers.com/eventsandactivities April 23 - 8am to 2pm Master Gardeners Sprint Plant Sale Rogers County Building 416 S Brady St, Claremore (918) 381-1529 April 23 - 8am to 3pm Indoor Flea Market Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Pkwy., Claremore visitclaremore.org/events April 24 - 8am to 5pm MTB Jump Progression with the MTB Hopper: Rich Drew the Ride Series MTB Skills Clinic Claremore Lake East Blue Starr Drive, Claremore facebook.com/claremoremtnbiketrail April 30 - 2pm to 4:30pm Car & Bike Show Claremore United Methodist Church 1301 W Country Club Rd, Claremore claremorefumc.org/events April 30 - 6pm to 9pm Taste of Claremore Downtown Claremore downtownclaremore.org May 14 - 7pm to 9pm Main Street Masquerade Will Rogers Memorial Museum 1701 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore downtownclaremore.org/event/mainstreet-masquerade/ (918) 341-5881

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May 26 - 6pm to 9pm Boots on the Boulevard Downtown Claremore 422 W. Will Rogers Blvd., Claremore downtownclaremore.org May 27-29 - 9am to 5pm OK-KS Welsh Pony and Cob Show Claremore Expo Center 400 Veterans Pkwy., Claremore facebook.com/okkswelshponysociety June 18 - 8am to 4pm 2nd Annual Show & Shine $25 Entry Fee Rogers Point Park 4000 U.S. Rte 66, Claremore

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Every Tues in April - 3:30pm Kids Yoga Coweta Library 120 E. Sycamore St., Catoosa

May 20 - 6:30pm Bit by Bit, an Urban Cowboy Soiree 21N 14674 S. Hwy 169, Oologah (918) 371-1750

April 30 - 7am to 5pm LifeWay Women’s Conference Community Baptist Church 28052 E 128th St, Coweta communitybaptist.org/events

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June 18 - 10am to 5pm Will’s Cowboy Trader Days at the Ranch Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch 9501 E. 380 Rd., Oologah willrogers.com/eventsandactivities June 30 - 6pm to 9pm Lilac Festival Downtown Claremore visitclaremore.org/events/lilac-festival/

COLLINSVILLE April 14 - 6pm to 8pm Collinsville Chamber of Commerce Summerfest 2022 1126 W. Main St., Collinsville (918) 371-4703 April 19 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Basic Dutch Oven Cooking Course Fouch House 503 S. 20th St.,Collinsville April 23 - 8am City of Collinsville Earth Day Clean Up June 9 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm Collinsville Chamber of Commerce Outdoor Summer Movies Collinsville City Plaza 1126 W. Main Street, Collinsville collinsvillechamber.org/communitycalendar

May21 - 10:45am Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club Old-Fashioned Picnic Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch 9501 E 380 Rd, Oologah indianwpc.org

April 16 - 2pm to 4pm Easter Egg Hunt Oklahoma Aquarium 300 Aquarium Dr, Jenks (918) 296-3474 okaquarium.org

OWASSO

May 1 - 11am to 6pm Jenks America Food Truck Festival Main Street Jenks facebook.com/ events/277925497745719

109 N. Main Street, Owasso

Mondays in April - 6pm Functional Fitness at Redbud presented by Verve Fitness Redbud Festival Park

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ALERT! Check with all venues prior to event time for COVID-19 protocols or cancellations. May 7 - 9am Handlebars & Hot Rods Car and Bike Show RiverWalk Crossing Jenks 300 Riverwalk Terrace, Jenks June 24 - 6:30pm to 8am ZZZs in the Seas Oklahoma Aquarium 300 Aquarium Dr., Jenks okaquarium.org

KELLYVILLE April 29-May 1 Vintage Market Days of Tulsa Creek County Fairgrounds 17808 W. Highway 66, Kellyville vintagemarketdays.com

Tuesdays in April - 8:30am Zumba in the Park presented by 10 Gym Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main Street, Owasso cityofowasso.com/Facilities/Facility/ Details/Redbud-Festival-Park-24 Thursdays in April - 8:30am Yoga in the Park presented by 10 Gym Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main Street, Owasso cityofowasso.com/Facilities/Facility/ Details/Redbud-Festival-Park-24 April 23 - 1pm to 4pm Lawn & Garden Spring Fling Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main St., Owasso facebook.com/RedbudFestivalPark

Saturdays in May 8am to 1pm Farmers Market Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main Street, Owasso cityofowasso.com/Facilities/Facility/ Details/Redbud-Festival-Park-24 May 20 - 4pm to 10pm Friday Night Live Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main Street, Owasso cityofowasso.com/Facilities/Facility/ Details/Redbud-Festival-Park-24 May 21 - 6pm to 10pm Community Movie Night Redbud Festival Park 109 N. Main Street, Owasso cityofowasso.com/Facilities/Facility/ Details/Redbud-Festival-Park-24

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April 7 & 14 - 5pm to 8pm Bands & Blooms Tulsa Botanic Garden 3900 Tulsa Botanic Dr., Tulsa tulsabotanic.org April 8-9; Fri 9am to 4pm, Sat 9am to 3pm SpringFest at Woodward Park Tulsa Garden Center 2435 South Peoria Ave., Tulsa tulsagardencenter.org/springfest (918) 576-5155 April 9 - 8am Kendall Whittier Community Day visitkendallwhittier.com/ kwcommunityday April 9 The Candy Ball 2022 Cox Business Convention Center Tulsa Ballroom 100 Civic Center, Tulsa coxcentertulsa.com/events (continued on next page)

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April 9 - 10am to Noon LaFortune Park Easter Bunny Open House LaFortune Community Center 5202 S. Hudson Ave., Tulsa (918) 496-6220

April 16 - 10am to Noon Easter Spring Fair Asbury 6767 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa asburytulsa.org/events (918) 392-1170

April 9 - 10am to 10:30am O’Brien Park Ester Egg Hunt O’Brien Park Baseball Complex 2593 E. 66th N. Tulsa

April 16 - 10am to 12:30pm Junior Naturalists Oxley Nature Center 6700 Mohawk Blvd., Tulsa oxleynaturecenter.org

April 10 - 3pm Verona Quartet John H. Williams Theatre 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa (918) 596-7111 tulsapac.com/events April 10 - 4pm to 6pm Tulsa Symphony Orchestra presents Woodwinds Around the World Guthrie Green 111 E. Reconciliation Way, Tulsa tulsasymphony.org/flint-familyconcert-series/ April 12-13 Shen Yun presented by Falun Dafa Association of Oklahoma Chapman Music Hall 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa tulsapac.com/location/chapmanmusic-hall April 15-23 Jack and the Beanstalk Tulsa Ballet Theater, Inc 1212 E. 45th Pl., Tulsa tulsaballet.org April 16 - 7am to 1pm Golden Driller Marathon fleetfeettulsa.com/GoldenDriller April 16 - 9am or Noon Breakfast with the Bunny Tulsa Zoo 6421 E 36th St N, Tulsa tulsazoo.org/zoo-events/bunny (918) 669-6634

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April 22 Volute Cox Business Convention Center Legacy Hall 100 Civic Center, Tulsa coxcentertulsa.com/events

April 29 - 6:30pm to 9pm Conservation on Tap Tulsa Zoo 6421 E 36th St N, Tulsa tulsazoo.org/zoo-events/tap (918) 669-6636

April 22-24 Spring Home & Outdoor Living Expo SageNet Center, Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa springhomeexpo.com

April 29-May 15 Singin’ In the Rain presented by Theatre Tulsa John H. Williams Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa tulsapac.com/location/john-hwilliams-theatre

April 16 - 10am to 6pm Oddities & Curiosities Expo SageNet Center Lower Level Expo Center 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com

April 23 - 10am to 1pm Spring Carnival Tulsa Dream Center 200 W 46th St. N., Tulsa tulsadreamcenter.org/events/ (918) 430-9984

April 16 - 10am to noon Art Start! PSO Reading Tree at the Tulsa Gathering Place 2650 S John Williams Way East, Tulsa

April 24 - 4pm to 6pm Tulsa Symphony Orchestra presents From Bach To The Beatles Guthrie Green 111 E Reconciliation Way, Tulsa tulsasymphony.org/flint-familyconcert-series/

ALERT! Check with all venues prior to event time for COVID-19 protocols or cancellations. April 17 - 11am to 3pm Victory North Tulsa Spring Fest Victory North Tulsa 200 W. 46th St. N., Tulsa Easter.victory.com April 21 - 8pm The Revolutionists Liddy Doenges Theatre 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa (918) 596-7111 April 22 - 10am to 3pm There & Back Again at Garden Deva Garden Deva Sculpture Company 1326 E. 3rd St., Tulsa shop.gardendeva.com/

April 26 - Noon to 1pm Dream Maker Luncheon Must RSVP to Attend The Silo Event Center 4629 W 41st St., Tulsa pathwaysok.org/dream/ April 26 - 6pm Iron Gate Annual Founders Dinner Iron Gate 501 W. Archer Ave.,Tulsa April 29 - 8pm Salome Chapman Music Hall 110 E. 2nd St., Tulsa (918) 596-7111

April 30 The Garden Party Cox Business Convention Center Tulsa Ballroom 100 Civic Center, Tulsa coxcentertulsa.com/events April 30 - 9am to 2pm Oklahoma Walk from Obesity Hunter Park 5804 E 91st St., Tulsa walkfromobesity.com April 30 - 6pm to 9pm 2022 Electric Lime Gala Discovery Lab 3123 Riverside Dr., Tulsa discoverylab.org/events May 1 - 4pm to 6pm Tulsa Symphony Orchestra presents Strike, Scrape, Shake Guthrie Green 111 E Reconciliation Way, Tulsa tulsasymphony.org/flint-familyconcert-series/ May 3 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm Afternoon Tea Harwelden Mansion 2210 S. Main St., Tulsa harweldenmansion.com

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May 6 - 10am Family Nature Walk and Nature Fun Fridays Philbrook Museum 2727 S. Rockford Rd., Tulsa philbrook.org (918) 748-5300 May 6-8 - Times Vary Germanfest 2022 German-American Society of Tulsa 2301 E. 15th St., Tulsa facebook.com/GASTulsa/ May 6-14 The God of Carnage Liddy Doenges Theatre 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa tulsapac.com/events (918) 596-7111 May 12 - 4pm to 4:30pm Story Time PSO Reading Tree, Gathering Place 2650 S John Williams Way East, Tulsa (918) 779-1000 gatheringplace.org/reading-tree May 12 - 5:30pm Golden Brew Competition Patron Party 307 E. Reconciliation Way, Tulsa yst.org/events-1/?lang=es May 13 - 6pm to 9:15pm Director’s BBQ *Reservations required; limited capacity Philbrook Museum (918) 748-5320 membership@philbrook.org May 14 Gardeners and Their Secrets Garden Tour Rodgers’ Garden 2235 E 35th St., Tulsa Tickets available at Tulsa Garden Center (641) 777-3336

May 14 - 4pm to 9:30pm Aviator Ball 2022 Tulsa Air & Space Museum & Planetarium 3624 N. 74th E. Ave., Tulsa tulsamuseum.org (918) 834-9900 May 15 - 6:30pm Tribute to Gus Hardin, Debbie Campbell, Betsy Smittle and the Tulsa Sound Cain’s Ballroom 423 N. Main St., Tulsa womenofsongok.com cainsballroom.com May 20 - 7:30pm Tulsa Symphony Orchestra presents Walt Disney Animation Studios “A Decade in Concert” ONEOK Field 201 N Elgin Ave., Tulsa May 21 - 10am 6th Annual Route 66 Patriotfest 3770 Southwest Blvd., Tulsa facebook.com/Route66PatriotFest (918) 445-4457 May 27 - 5pm to 9pm Burger Night Philbrook Museum 2727 S. Rockford Rd., Tulsa

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June 4 - 10am Tulsa VegFest 2022 Guthrie Green 111 E Reconciliation Way, Tulsa guthriegreen.com/events-calendar/ June 5 - 2:30pm to 4:30pm Disney Princess Tea Harwelden Mansion 2210 S. Main St., Tulsa harweldenmansion.com (918) 834-9900

Indoor Flea Market April 23

Claremore Expo Center

Green Country Hamfest April 8-9

Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale April 23

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2 Hip Chicks Roadshow April 9 Will Rogers Down Casino

Will’s Cowboy Trader Days April 16 Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch

Lawn Mower Racing April 16

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Ride Series Skills Clinic April 23-24 Claremore’s Mountain Bike Trail

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June 6-11 National Garden Week Summit Club 15 W. 6th St., Tulsa (918) 582-5243 June 14-19 Oklahoma! Chapman Music Hall 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa tulsapac.com/events (918) 596-7111

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Taste of Claremore April 30 Downtown Claremore

Live Horse Racing Mon, Tues, Wed in April & May Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs

OK-KS Welsh Pony and Cob Show - May 27-29 Claremore Expo Center

June 25 - 8am The Runway Run 2022 Tulsa Air & Space Museum & Planetarium 3624 N. 74th E. Ave., Tulsa tulsamuseum.org (918) 834-9900 June 25 - Noon Boulder Dash 2022 Welltown Brewing 114 W. Archer St., Tulsa Boulderdashtulsa.com June 25-26 Route 66 Road Fest SageNet Center, Expo Square 4145 E. 21st St., Tulsa route66roadfest.com/event/route66-road-fest-tulsa/ (918) 744-1113

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Things to do Nearby sponsored by Hope Harbor

Hope and Empowerment for Oklahomans with Disabilities

Visit Claremore

26th Annual Oklahoma Renaissance Festival

A Tribute to Gus Hardin, Debbie Campbell, Betsy Smittle and The Tulsa Sound

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How to Drive In-Store and Online Sales

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Special Events Planned at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum and Birthplace Ranch

Ethos Yoga

Vintage Market Days Celebrates 10 Years of Success in Tulsa

Pocahontas Club Brings Annual Old-Fashioned Picnic Back to the Will Rogers Birthplace Ranch

Destination Claremore Photo Contest

Expert Advice for a More Energy Efficient Home

Local History-Makers to be Recognized at Claremore Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Will Rogers Stampede Rodeo