Event Calendar

Since its inception, photography was used to capture a moment in time. A place, gesture, facial expression, or time period is frozen for future generations to look upon. During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Native Americans were considered a “vanishing race”. Photographic images show an important and sometimes romanticized version of Native American life. During this time, the Osage people were also photographed prolifically. Photographers and publishers distributed real photo post cards of Osage Indian culture and people, making these images available for worldwide consumption. The ONM has chosen to display these century old photographs from the permanent collection in the hopes that viewers may glimpse what life was like for the Osage during this time period and draw their own contemporary reactions to these images. In the age of the selfie, where a camera is never far away, and our lives are well documented, we thought it was important to showcase early photography of the Osage and how our people were depicted. We want to ask the viewer to think about the reactions they might have from seeing these images and if this is how they would like to be portrayed today.

This traveling exhibition curated by Josephine Stealey, chronicles a history of American basketry from its origins in Native American, immigrant, and slave communities to its presence within the contemporary fine art world. Through the selection of materials, colors, designs, patterns, and textures, artists featured in this exhibition tell different stories and cultural histories. A tradition rooted in local landscapes, basketry has been shaped by cultural tradition but is now thriving is our contemporary world.

Music by Lin Manual Miranda and Tom Kitt Book by Jeff Whitty Lyrics by Lin Manual Miranda and Amanda Green June 9th – July 1st, 2017 Bitingly relevant, sprinkled with sass, and inspired by the hit film, Bring It On The Musical takes audiences on a high-flying journey filled with the complexities of friendship, jealousy, betrayal, and forgiveness. Uniting some of the freshest and funniest creative minds on Broadway, Bring It On features an original story by Tony Award winner Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q), music and lyrics by Tony Award-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda (In The Heights, Hamilton), music by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning composer Tom Kitt (Next To Normal), lyrics by Broadway lyricist Amanda Green (High Fidelity) and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical. Campbell is cheer-royalty at Truman High School and her senior year should prove the most cheertastic – she’s been named captain of the squad! But an unexpected redistricting has forced her to spend her final year of high school at the neighboring, hard knock Jackson High School. Despite having the deck stacked against her, Campbell befriends the dance crew girls and, along with their headstrong and hardworking leader Danielle, manages to form a powerhouse squad for the ultimate competition – the National Championships.

Bartlesville Jubilee Quilters’ Guild will host QuiltFest 2017 featuring hundreds of quilts, vendors mall, donation raffle quilt, auctions, technique demos, quilters boutique, door prizes and more! Admission is $7 per person.

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s national signature activity and the nation’s highest grossing fundraiser. This community event, which is free and open to the public, helps raise money for research and support services benefiting cancer patients in the Tulsa community. Come join us for music, games, food, and fundraising activities!

Arise Ministries will host their 13th annual conference for single moms, Survive ‘N’ Thrive Unplugged, on June 24 from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Crossings Community Church, located at 14600 Portland Ave. in Oklahoma City. The conference has been re-invented into a single-day format featuring 12 empowering speakers and is designed to encourage single mothers to disconnect and recharge. The event will feature a full day of panel discussions, engaging worship, interactive activities, door prizes and more. Survive ‘N’ Thrive Unplugged speakers will include Pam Kanaly, Shelley Pulliam, Kim Heinecke, Cindy Beall, Ilinda Jackson, Robin Marsh, Robin Meadows, Jeremy Morgan, Kendra Rock, Amy Urbach, Sonya Walker and Ronda A. White. Speaker sessions will explore a variety of topics such as ‘Living Victoriously,’ ‘Balancing Work and Home,’ ‘Praying Scriptures for your Children,’ ‘Success over Stress’ and more. Event worship will be led by Charlie Hall. Tickets for Survive ‘N’ Thrive Unplugged are $30 through June 16. Group rates are available for 10 or more. Admission includes breakfast and lunch. Childcare is available for children under 11 for $5 per family. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit AriseMinistries.net.

The Center Polo Classic is a unique fundraising event in Tulsa, Oklahoma centered around Polo the “Sport of Kings”, featuring fast-paced action of thoroughbred horses, divot stomping, champagne and side-line socializing. The event takes place June 23 – 24 and is sure to be a “Weekend Fit for A King”. The Center Polo Classic consists of 2 parts: VIP Reception on the evening of June 23 for Sponsors/VIP guests and the Polo Match on June 24 for all. The event is not only prestigious but it is also affordable and open to all. Whether sponsoring or coming as a general admission guest you are sure to leave feeling like a king!

This event is all ages Advance $20 | Day of Show $22 | Door $22 | Mezzanine (21+) $35 There is a $2 fee that applies to each ticket purchased at the Cain’s Box Office. No re-entry! No smoking! No refunds! Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ will be open and available to ticket holders from 7pm- 9pm! Support acts are subject to change without notice!

On Sunday, June 25th.. The 8th Anniversary of Michael Jackson’s passing.. Fans from all over the area will gather together for a night in remembrance of the Greatest Entertainer to ever ive!! Starting at 2pm and lasting throughout the night; There will be screenings of Michael Jackson’s short films, concert performances and feature films throughout the day!! Stations set up to play Michael Jackson’s various video games!! Live acoustic performances from some of the best local talent singing their favorite Michael Jackson songs!! DJ’s spinning Michael Jackson’s music all night!! Michael Jackson themed drinks and merchandise!! A silent auction featuring rare Michael Jackson memorabilia!! Michael Jackson themed decor and atmosphere!! A Michael Jackson Dance Off/Costume Contest with Cash Prize!! Even better it is a FREE EVENT!! And in the humanitarian spirit of Michael Jackson, all the money raised from the silent auction, merchandise sales, as well as all donations will be donated to Emergency Infant Services in Michael Jackson’s name. So come out and celebrate the life of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson and help Heal The World in the process!! This is a 21+ event. Free to enter. Lot No. 6 is located at 1323 E 6th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Hosted by Moonwalk Talks (A Michael Jackson Podcast) Contact MoonwalkTalks@gmail.com for more info. Time schedule will be posted closer to the date of the event.

Each Tuesday evening in June a musical performance is presented on an outdoor stage in Broken Arrow’s Central Park. The grassy slope of the park provides an excellent amphitheater for the crowds relaxing and listening…and often dancing. Tuesdays in the Park is free to attend and appropriate for families. Music lovers have been encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs along with their picnics. Attendance ranges from 350 adults to 600, and each year the event is growing. Civitans have sold hamburgers and ice cream for many years, but recently we have included other vendors, including local restaurants who offer a variety of food and drink, each donating a portion of profits to the council. All other expenses are funded by donors and grants. This year’s food vendors include Broken Arrow Civitans famous hamburgers, Stu-B- Que and Kona Ice. Music is selected for variety of style and presentation talent. Local musical groups are eager to play one of the Tuesday evening concerts. This is the kind of event that draws people from all over, and showcases Broken Arrow in a very upbeat way. This year’s series features the Grady Nichols on June 6 at 7 pm until 9, Mary Cogan on June 13, Starr Fisher Ensemble with Larry Stokes on June 20 and Zodiac on June 27. AVB is a major event donor along with the Oklahoma Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts. We also appreciate The Arrow Group and the all the other donors who make this music festival possible. The nearby Rose District in Downtown Broken Arrow offers visitors a great opportunity to spend extra time shopping and enjoying the vibrant community.

Come find a piece of furniture you love at our 5th annual community-wide garage sale at Zion Lutheran Church benefitting Concordia Life Care Community. Proceeds are donated to Concordia’s Good Samaritan Fund to provide benevolent care to Concordia residents in need of assistance to remain in their homes. Sale Hours: Thursday, June 29, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, June 30, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Donations are appreciated! Please bring your donated items to Zion on Sunday, June 25 or Monday, June 26 from 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tax deductible as allowed by law. Call or text Paige Haag at 405-219-2927 if you wish to donate items, or can volunteer to help with the garage sale.

Come play in the dirt! Making mud pies and getting dirty is what it’s all about. Wear clothes and shoes for getting dirty. A rinse area will be available. Bring a towel. Get details on our website. Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, and Thursday evenings from 5pm to 8pm. Watch the calendar for special events and times! (You can also follow us on Facebook for event updates and more.) Admission prices are FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3–12. Children 2 and under are free. For map/directions, visit http://www.tulsabotanic.org/location. For more information, call 918-289-0330.

MUD isn’t just for kids – we’re extending our Mud Day activities for adults and families. Tulsa Botanic Garden is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm, and Thursday evenings from 5pm to 8pm. Watch the calendar for special events and times! (You can also follow us on Facebook for event updates and more.) Admission prices are FREE for Garden members; $8 for ages 13+; $4 for ages 3–12. Children 2 and under are free. For map/directions, visit http://www.tulsabotanic.org/location. For more information, call 918-289-0330.