Event Calendar

 Shepherding – Lamb Tours begin when the lambs are born each spring at Shepherd’s Cross – an authentic working sheep farm, just north of Claremore OK on Scenic Route 66.  Come to the farm and watch as the sheep peacefully graze the pastures, and rest by the still waters.  Lambing season is the month of April. Watch the new born lambs jump for joy & frolic in the pastures  Shepherd’s Garden is bursting with blooms in the spring – guided, self-guided or audio tours  Preschedule School or Group Tours: o Shepherding – Lamb Tours  Guided Walking Tour – see the sheep across the fence & learn about shepherding & sheep  references to nomadic shepherds and Biblical shepherding; donation based – suggested $5  Wagon Ride Tour – Take a wagon ride out in the pasture and see the flock up close. Experience the shepherd’s perspective of his sheep flock  references to nomadic shepherds and Biblical shepherding; $7 per person – one free leader for 10 paid o Shepherd’s Garden Tours – a Bible Garden  Guided, self-guided tours or audio tours available on a donation basis – suggested $5  Guided Tour with a take-home planting activity; $7 per person – one free leader for 10 paid  Wool Mill Guided Tour – wool is processed on site – combed, spun, and woven into a finished product.  Visit the sheep in the farm animal barn area. (USDA licensed)  Tour the educational & interactive Farm Museum & Educational Silo – guided or self-guided tours  Shepherd’s Shop features a host of “woolly” and farm related handmade gifts made by Shepherd’s Cross and over 50 local crafters; honey, Animal Welfare Approved farm fresh meat, Amish jams, health foods, yarns, fiber and art supplies and much more! Additionally the shop features a mission section; purchases made in this section of the store return 100% of the sale price to the indigenous people that made them (countries include Afghanistan, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, Malawi, Uganda and more)  Shepherd’s Cross features farm fresh, Animal Welfare Approved, pasture raised, free range, chemical free American sheep meat (lamb & mutton) and Dexter beef.  Yarn, yarn, & more yarn – natural, many types, produced and processed on the farm. Shepherd’s Cross also offers roving, batts, felting supplies, knitting needles, spinning and weaving supplies and much more. Animal welfare Approved wool.  Fiber Arts, Animal Husbandry & American Sheep Industry Certified Shearing classes are available at the farm throughout the year.  Heart of the Shepherd, a 501-C3, provides the educational tours. Teaching basic agricultural principles and agricultural references to the Bible are a part of tours.  Groups of twenty or more please pre-register.  Picnic area is available; bring your picnic with you; limited seating.  Snack and beverage concessions are available on site.  Tours can proceed even in the case of inclimate weather. Demonstrations will take place in the Amish built gambrel roof tour barn, which houses some of the animals as well as the wool processing, farm museum, and the gift shop.  Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, a Made in Oklahoma Company, a producer for the Oklahoma Food Co-op, and is Animal Welfare Approved.  website: www.ShepherdsCross.com  Online Stores: www.ShepherdsCross.Biz and www.HeartoftheShepherd.Biz  Like us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShepherdsCross/ Shepherd’s Cross & Heart of the Shepherd 16792 East 450 Road, Claremore, OK 74017 Dr. Diane Dickinson, President & Executive Director SheepFarm@ShepherdsCross.com 918-342-5911

The hills are alive. A brand-new production of The Sound of Music comes to town. 

Duncan

Enjoy the newest production from Theatre Pops’ local actors

Tomorrow’s stars of ballet today. Tulsa Ballet II, the second company of Tulsa Ballet, has some of the most promising young dancers from around the globe.

Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater Book by Doug Wright In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, Ariel, an adventurous young mermaid with a beautiful voice, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken, is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. Come fall in love with the magic for the first time – or all over again – with its irresistible classics, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.” Directing together again for the first time since the Pollard 2001’s production of Into The Woods, W. Jerome Stevenson and Timothy Stewart have assembled a stellar cast and production team to help bring their imaginative new concept to life.

You’re invited to join Cancer Treatment Centers of America and the American Cancer Society for a free education event on Tuesday, April 24, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., featuring a live showing of the documentary “Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic” at the Circle Cinema followed by an expert panel discussion with Head & Neck Surgeon Dr. Brad Mons and Gynecologic Oncologist Dr. David McIntosh. To RSVP, please call 918-286-5690 or email community@ctca-hope.com. MDs, pharmacists (1.5 CE credits) and nurses (1.91 CE credits) will receive free Continuing Education credits for viewing the film. To watch the trailer, visit www.hpvepidemic.com.

This event is all ages All proceeds from this show will benefit the Woody Guthrie Center’s education programs. Adv $30 Day of Show $33 Door $33 Mezz (21+) $45 There is a $2 fee that applies to each ticket purchased at the Cain’s Box Office. No re-entry! No smoking! No refunds! Support acts are subject to change without notice!

The Champions of Health awards recognize those who make a difference in the health of Oklahomans. Winners receive $5,000 for their program and will be considered for the overall award of $15,000. Winners are announced at the gala on Sept. 27, 2018. To nominate, go to championsofhealth.org.

This event is all ages Adv $25 Day of Show $27 Door $27 Mezz 21+ $40 There is a $2 fee that applies to each ticket purchased at the Cain’s Box Office. No re-entry! No smoking! No refunds! Support acts are subject to change without notice!

Woolly Weekend

Bob Woodward, Washington Post editor and reporter

We are combining the charm & excitement of an old-fashioned train ride through the picturesque Ozark hills with a gourmet dining experience. https://www.facebook.com/events/1989691107725462/

On Thursday, April 26th, 2018 the Old Town Walkabout kicks off the annual Midwest Winefest. It opens the three days of events for wine lovers in Wichita’s premier entertainment area — historic Old Town. The Walkabout starts at the original Farm and Art Market plaza. The many wonderful venues stretch from the original plaza to the newer plaza north of Second Street. Participating venues include restaurants, bars and museums. At each stopping point you can taste a wine or two and sample a scrumptious, wine-friendly bite of food. The stroll from one location to another is filled with lively music to heighten your enjoyment. A trolley also is available to take you from one end of the Walkabout to the other if you prefer not to walk. Participants love to visit new places, re-visit old favorites, and sample new wines with tasty appetizers. for more information visit: www.MidwestWinefest.org Tickets are $50 and will go on sale on March 12th 2018. For more information please call 316.264.8974 x 204

Tickets are $75 and include dinner, wine, and a beautiful Dream Catcher painting, instructed by Tipsy Artist. Must purchase tickets in advance. Visit www.oklahomagypsyglam.com for tickets and more information.

Girls Night Out includes dinner, wine, all art supplies, and you take home your grand creation, led by Tipsy Artist. Tickets are $75 and must be purchased in advance. You can buy tickets on our website www.oklahomagypsyglam.com. We have a few Groupon tickets left that are HALF OFF. Doors open at 5:30pm.

Join us for the opening celebration of 21c Museum Hotel’s newest exhibition, Pop Stars! Popular Culture and Contemporary Art. The reception begins at 6 pm with introductory remarks on the exhibition by Chief Curator Alice Gray Stites and a special lecture by featured artist Fahamu Pecou.

Gypsy Glam Roadshow and Tipsy Artist are hosting a Girls Night Out. Tickets are $75 and includes dinner, wine, and all art supplies, you take home your grand masterpiece, led by Tipsy Artist.

This event is all ages Adv $16 Day of $18 Door $18 There is a $2 fee that applies to each ticket purchased at the Cain’s Box Office. No re-entry! No smoking! No refunds! Support acts are subject to change without notice!

Enjoy the closer of Tulsa Opera’s season.

Safari Soirée is a unique event where guests will have the opportunity to experience the zoo (yes, the entire zoo!), a sea lion presentation, giraffe feeding, stingrays, lorikeets and informational conservation stations. Guests may also purchase VIP behind-the-scenes adventures where they will interact with keepers and receive an up-close and personal experience with wildlife.

Safari Soirée is a unique event where guests will have the opportunity to experience the zoo (yes, the entire zoo!), a sea lion presentation, giraffe feeding, stingrays, lorikeets and informational conservation stations. Guests may also purchase VIP behind-the-scenes adventures where they will interact with keepers and receive an up-close and personal experience with wildlife.

All are welcome to join us on Saturday, April 28th from 10am-6pm for a free printmaking festival in the Deep Deuce district of Oklahoma City! The festival activities, which include artist demonstrations, live printing, food trucks, live music, kids and family activities, pop up shops, and more, will be held indoors and outdoors at Artspace and will be followed by April’s Deep Deuce Sessions live music event at 7pm, which is also free and open to the public. Local and regional artists are invited to participate in the main attraction of the festival and print their woodblocks with a steamroller festival on the day of the event! In addition, artists have been selected for this year’s woodblock exhibition in our gallery space which will open with a reception on Thursday, April 26th from 5-8pm. Proceeds from the print sales will go towards Press programming.

You’re invited to join us on Saturday, April 28, for Celebrating the Art of Healing. Celebrating the Art of Healing is an annual day of hope and inspiration for cancer survivors and the families, friends, and medical professionals who care for them. The 2018 program will feature a keynote address by Paige Davis, a cancer survivor, author, and entrepreneur who embraces cancer through the lens of love. She will share tangible lessons learned and tools that helped her integrate her mind, body, and spirit and discover the unexpected awakening of intuition, open-heartedness, and compassion in the healing journey. Celebrating the Art of Healing was designed to promote healthy behaviors and highlight activities that enrich the quality of life for those who face the challenges of cancer. With breakout sessions on a variety of topics, local professionals help participants access the unique potential of the human spirit. Newly diagnosed patients, those currently in treatment, long-time survivors, caregivers, and health care professionals join together as a community on this day to celebrate the healing power of survivorship in our daily lives.

Midwest Winefest Grand Tasting Stroll is held Saturday, April 28th, 2018 at Century II. Much like the Old Town Walkabout, attendees stroll through an abundance of wine, food, and vendor spaces. Each area represents a type of wine, country, or region. Whether you already have preferences or you are looking for new favorites, this is the event to attend. You have over 300 wines to enjoy and 40+ of Wichita’s best chefs! The Grand Tasting is a casual, fun event where you can stroll through Century II enjoying good wine, great food, and friends all under one roof. Your stroll through the wines of multiple countries and regions needs no passport just a $60 ticket gets you into the wine event of the year! Come, taste and see. Where flavor is at the center of it all. Tickets are $69 and will go on sale on March 12th 2018. For more information please call 316.264.8974 x 204 or www.MidwestWinefest.org

If you participate in “Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day”, “National Robotics Week”, “Frog Month”, or any of the other unusual events of the month, come celebrate the holidays with us at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at the PH Community House, located a half-mile west of the Cox Center on 3rd Street. Laughing Matter is a live comedy show using suggestions from the audience to create a fun evening for everyone. Our shows are PG-rated, in a “Whose Line is It Anyway?” style. Admission is $8.00 ($4.00 for children under 12) We accept cash or debit/credit card (VISA or MasterCard only)

This event is 18 and over YOU MUST HAVE A VALID GOV’T ISSUED iD TO ENTER Advance $22 Day of Show $22 Door $25 Mezzanine (21+) $50 There is a $2 fee that applies to each ticket purchased at the Cain’s Box Office. No re-entry! No smoking! No refunds!

It will be a llama-good time while you paint this bright and colorful creation. $10 from each seat sold will go to helping Animal Aid of Tulsa rescue, rehabilitate, and find furever homes for sick, injured, and abused homeless dogs and cats in the Tulsa area. This is a paint and sip class with an extra dose of heart and soul!

Enjoy an evening of instrumental inspiration. Celebrating 30 years, the First Baptist Tulsa Celebration Orchestra will showcase a selection of spiritual music lead by conductor, Brad Henderson. The event is free to the public and will be followed by a dessert reception.