Event Calendar

DAVE & BUSTER’S would like to invite all the service industry workers out on Sundays (EVERY SUNDAY) from 8pm – close. If you work in a restaurant, bar, hotel , etc. come out and enjoy FREE UNLIMITED video game play with the purchase of $10 or more in video game play. You deserve a night out too! **Must show ID or paystub**

Fiber Artists of Oklahoma (FAO), a statewide non-profit arts organization, announces a Call-for-Entries for FiberWorks 2016, their 38th annual juried exhibition of fiber artistry opening July 15, 2016 at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO) Gallery at 706 W. Sheridan, Oklahoma City, OK. This year’s juror is Santa Fe, NM, studio artist, Kay Kahn. Entries must be submitted through the FAO website between May 31, 2016 and June 19, 2016. The exhibition is open to current residents of Oklahoma. Prospectus with full entry details is now available at www.fiberartistsok.com .

by A.R Gurney A modern romantic comedy about a marriage and a dog, Sylvia centers around Greg and Kate, a couple married twenty-two years and returning to Manhattan from the suburbs, after their children have left the nest. Greg’s career in finance is winding down, while Kate’s is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Their lives are turned upside down when Greg brings home a dog he found in the park—or that has found him—bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and Poodle, Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives. “I can only call it one of the most involving, beautiful, funny, touching and profound plays I have ever seen…” —NY Daily News. Just off a Tony nominated Broadway revival, Sylvia is a perfect opening to the Pollard Theatre’s 30th Anniversary season.

HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass… but J.D. has another plan for that bullet. Based on the cult classic 80s flick, this musical is directed by Jana Ellis, musical directed by Catherine Ratliff, and choreographed by Kathy Grufik. http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=37848&group_id=658728&schedule=list 8/26-27, 9/2-9/3 @ 8:00 8/27-8/28, 9/3-9/4 @ 2:00

Live Music, Food Trucks & Fun for all ages! Consumed By Fire’s Giving Over Tour ft. V.Rose

Are you bursting with ideas that you haven’t had time to start or, perhaps, finish? Bring your ideas and your raw materials to Open Studio Night with Bill Derrevere. The long-time former Associate Professor of Art will hold Open Studio Night every first and third Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the 3D Studio beginning Sept. 1. Open Studio Night continues through May 18 (No Open Studio March 16). Bring your project and work alongside Bill while using a variety of equipment to create jewelry, sculptures and other 3D art.

Join us as we celebrate more than 40 years of work by retired art professors Bill and Harriet Derrevere and select former students. An opening reception will be held in conjunction with the Brady District First Friday Art Crawl on Friday, Sept. 2 from 5 – 8 pm. Park for free at TCC and ride the free limo bus rides to and from the Brady District. The exhibit runs through Sept. 30.

The Savvy Caregiver program consists of six two-hour sessions and is designed to train family caregivers in the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to handle the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.

As we celebrate 35 years at the Food Bank, we open our doors to showcase all that has been made possible through the incredible generosity of our supporters. Meet fellow supporters, board members and staff. Tour the facility and learn how the Food Bank is helping the hungry in eastern Oklahoma. Open to the public. RSVP to Brianna Coble at 918-936-4556 or bcoble@okfoodbank.org.

Weaving 201 – Weaving on a harnessed loom – Learn weaving on a loom with a harness. Each participant will take home a finished products. Cost: $133 Fiber is included. This is on Friday September 9th – One day class. Weaving 301 – Weaving on a harnessed floor loom – We will learn weaving on a loom with a harness. Each participant will take home a finished products. Cost: $233 Fiber is included. This is a two day class – September 9 & 10th. Participants may stay until 5:30 to practice if desired. No hidden fees, rental fees or materials fees. All are included in the weekend package. Class minimum of two people. Class max of 20 people. Our classes go a step farther than regular classes – we teach some history of fiber arts, and practical technology. Bring a sack lunch. We provide snacks and beverages at two break times during the day. Local overnight accommodations available upon request Need a day’s respite from the challenges of life? Join us for a peace filled learning experience. Need a relaxing new hobby? Fiber work is soothing and wonderful. Great Weekend “get away” with family or friends. Retreat held at Shepherd’s Cross, an authentic working farm, just north of Claremore OK on Scenic Route 66. Shepherd’s Cross hosts a mini wool mill, processing the wool from their flock Retreats are augmented by hands on learning tools available in the Educational Farm Museum, and with a collection of fiber arts from around the world. Shepherd’s Cross is the only Animal Welfare Approved sheep farm in Oklahoma and processes the only Animal Welfare Approved fiber sold in the U.S. (that is chemical free, hormone free, free range, natural) Heart of the Shepherd, the non-profit organization (501-C3) that operates at the farm and establishes wool mills in remote, impoverished areas around the world. Other Fiber Arts Classes are offered on an individual or group basis throughout the year. Come to the farm and enjoy the peace of a few hours spent in the country. The Bible Garden is available for guided or self-guided tours; audio or visual or both. Shepherd’s Shop, a quaint country gift shop, is an event in itself – featuring a host of festive fall, handmade and farm related gifts and wares from many gifted artisans; a year round “craft fair”. Gift shop open every week from 8:30 – 5:30 Thursday, Friday & Saturday. Shepherd’s Cross is home to Heart of the Shepherd Inc., a public, non-profit Christian organization (501-C3) that teaches Biblical references to the harvest, the animals, farming and gardening. Biblical references are found throughout the farm experience. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritoruism facility, a Made in Oklahoma Company, a member of the Claremore Farmer’s Market, an Animal Welfare Approved sheep farm, a producer for and distribution site for the Oklahoma Food Co-op. Facebook Link for more information: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ShepherdsCross To find out more information about our woolly events please visit our website: www.shepherdscross.com – simply click “Classes” on the home page

Septemberfest is a FREE, family festival exploring the rich heritage and diversity for which Oklahoma is known. This event features crafts, music, storytelling, agricultural exhibits, theater, face-painting and everything in between. Families are also encouraged to bring picnics to enjoy on the lawn, and food vendors will be on site. The Governor’s Mansion will be open for tours from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Septemberfest is a FREE, family festival exploring the rich heritage and diversity for which Oklahoma is known. This event features crafts, music, storytelling, agricultural exhibits, theater, face-painting and everything in between. Families are also encouraged to bring picnics to enjoy on the lawn, and food vendors will be on site. The Governor’s Mansion will be open for tours from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Septemberfest provides a hands-on experience that showcases our state’s past, present and future. Attractions include, but are not limited to: Arts and crafts Bungee station Clowns Chuck wagon cooking Face-painting Laser tag Museum exhibits Oklahoma musicians and performers Pony rides Square dancing Storytime with Gov. Fallin Join us for this celebration of the heritage and culture which make Oklahoma unique!

Experience a taste of all Downtown Oklahoma City has to offer at A View of OKC, held on the 4th floor of the Regency Tower. Sample foods prepared from six local restaurants. Get a preview of cuisine from Knuck’s Wheelhouse, well-known for New York style pizza slices, and Kamp’s 1910 Cafe, with plenty of delicious sandwiches. Peloton Wine Bar & Cafe, Health Nut Cafe, Joey’s Pizzeria and Sara Sara Cupcakes will present their top recipes for all to try. Put a Cork in it Winery will also provide sips and tastes that are perfect for savoring while browsing through local artwork on display. See a View of OKC you can only get at The Regency. RSVP encouraged email theregency@deicommunities.com or call (405) 235-9303.

Facilitated by Jane Vincent Taylor, Chad Reynolds, and Ben Myers An evening to explore the subtle and sometimes tricky ways poetry emerges into a shared experience. Poets will reveal trade secrets, offer prompts and pathways, and provide opportunities to engage with the various pieces of “A Hiding Place” exhibition. This will be part panel talk, part writing workshop, part exhibit tour. Each poet allocated about 30 mins, with the last 30 mins reserved for participant sharing and questions. Each of the poets will talk about an approach to finding our way into a poem, and then offer a related exercise.

Love music, but never tried to create your own? We’ll write a short, simple classical song with a melody.

Love music, but never tried to create your own? We’ll write a short, simple classical song with a melody.

Join community service professionals and local attorneys to learn about legal & financial tools, support, resources and tips that will help with the challenges associated with parenting again. Free. Lunch is provided.

Join Jeanne Draughn, RN to learn the hidden hazards in our handbags and homes, including “look-alike” products, medication safety and common sense strategies to keep your loved one safe.

Join Jeanne Draughn, RN to learn the hidden hazards in our handbags and homes, including “look-alike” products, medication safety and common sense strategies to keep your loved one safe.

The Savvy Caregiver program consists of six two-hour sessions and is designed to train family caregivers in the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to handle the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.

Are you bursting with ideas that you haven’t had time to start or, perhaps, finish? Bring your ideas and your raw materials to Open Studio Night with Bill Derrevere. The long-time former Associate Professor of Art will hold Open Studio Night every first and third Thursday of the month from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the 3D Studio beginning Sept. 1. Open Studio Night continues through May 18 (No Open Studio March 16). Bring your project and work alongside Bill while using a variety of equipment to create jewelry, sculptures and other 3D art.

The Salvation Army Territorial Songsters and Territorial Youth Choir are coming to Tulsa to perform a free concert on Saturday, September 17 at 7 p.m. in Downtown Tulsa. The Arkansas Oklahoma Divisional Brass Band will perform a preshow at 6:30 p.m. The performances will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 501 S. Cincinnati Ave, Tulsa, OK 74103. This is the first time the prestigious Territorial Songsters will perform in Tulsa in the 110 years The Salvation Army has served Tulsa. The Southern Territorial Songsters were formed in 1992. Their mission is to glorify God, to present the message of salvation through Jesus Christ, to promote vocal music in The Salvation Army, and to inspire others by modeling excellence in choral singing. The performers are from 15 southern states including Maryland, Florida and Oklahoma. Tulsa Salvationists make up more than a dozen of the performers for the concert. Saturday will be the inaugural performance by the Southern Territorial Youth Choir. This new group will be led by guest conductor Major Len Ballantine. Major Ballantine is a prolific composer and is well known for his choral works. William Booth, The Salvation Army’s Founder, saw music as a way to attract people and to speak the message of salvation to their hearts. In 1878 Brass Bands were first formed, followed by the Songsters Brigade in 1898 whereas most Youth Choirs have been formed in the last two decades. New Tulsa Area Commander Captain Ken Chapman is performing in the Brass Band. Come listen to the music or to learn more about The Salvation Army.

Wiggle Out Loud is Oklahoma City’s free, active-family music festival presented by The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center and benefiting The Children’s Hospital Volunteers. Wiggle Out Loud aims to get kids of all ages movin’ and groovin’ their way to healthier lives. Come celebrate healthy lifestyles through movement and fun! This is an event for all ages featuring music, activities, artwork and more. The festival returns for its fourth year taking place in downtown OKC from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016 at the Myriad Botanical Gardens Great Lawn, 301 W Reno Ave. Top local, regional and national touring acts will rock center stage, providing the upbeat soundtrack for a variety of health and fitness related activities spanning the park. A second stage will feature local musicians and performance artists. This year’s headlining acts include: Sugar Free Allstars, Aaron Nigel Smith, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Alegria Real, Lucas Ross, and Andrew & Polly. More acts joining the fun will be announced soon! Locally owned businesses will offer a variety of healthy foods and beverages for maximum energy to keep you movin’ and groovin’ all day long. Collaborations with arts organizations add color and texture to the festival atmosphere with creativity-inspiring activities.

Learn about driving assessment, family and community support options and community resources that will help when and if driving cessation is necessary.

You’ll be introduced to the versatile CNC machine, which can cut, drill, and carve a variety of materials into almost any shape.

You’ll be introduced to the versatile CNC machine, which can cut, drill, and carve a variety of materials into almost any shape.

Confused by the State Questions? Women Lead is here to help. The September and October Women Lead Network Meetings will break down the state questions on November’s ballot. September – Questions 777, 779 & 790; October – 776,780, 781, 789, 792, 788 The Oklahoma League of Women voters will address the language of the questions, their impact, and the arguments for and against. Additionally we have invited advocates from each side of the issues to answer questions. Invite your friends, family, coworkers and neighbors to attend. As always our meetings are free and open to the public. Each event will feature a presentation on the language, potential impact, and include ample time for Q&A from LWV and representatives for and against the questions.

Jack Price, founder of Price Rubin & Partners and concert pianist formerly known as Dickran Atamian, recently announced the launch of the J. Donald Feagin Guest Artist Series at the University of Tulsa, which kicks off at the Lorton Performance Center. The premier concert, which is the first of its kind in Tulsa, takes place on Tuesday, September 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Lorton Performance Center Gussman Concert Hall, 550 South Gary Place in Tulsa, featuring Price Rubin artist Alex Slobodyanik, a revered world-class pianist.

The Pumpkin Festival is a harvest celebration held at Shepherd’s Cross, an authentic working farm, just north of Claremore OK on Scenic Route 66. Come to the farm and enjoy the peace of a few hours spent in the country. Wholesome fun for the entire family includes hay maze, festive outdoor & indoor games, farm animal petting barn, farm demonstrations and festive fall story time. The farm’s focus is educational, fall festive fun. Truckloads of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes for purchase; as well as straw bales & corn stalks available for purchase. Wagon rides in the hay meadow go out approximately every 30 minutes. Farm Museum & Educational Farm Silo and see pumpkins growing on the vine. Antique Farm Equipment – demonstrations. The Bible Garden is available for guided or self-guided tours; audio or visual or both. And don’t miss the Shepherd’s Shop, a quaint country gift shop, is an event in itself – featuring a host of festive fall, handmade and farm related gifts and wares from many gifted artisans; a year round “craft fair”. Healthy choice foods and grass fed, grass finished meats and wool items are available. School Tours for all ages available; public and private schools welcome Buses and large groups are welcome; groups larger than 20 please pre-schedule.

The Savvy Caregiver program consists of six two-hour sessions and is designed to train family caregivers in the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to handle the challenges of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS™: THE READY, SET, GO TOUR 2016 MOVES FULL STEAM AHEAD TO OKLAHOMA RAILWAY MUSEUM FOR THOMAS’ BIGGEST YEAR EVER! THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE™ TO VISIT OKLAHOMA CITY SEPTEMBER 23-25, 30 and OCTOBER 1-2. Start your engines! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to team up with him for a day of family fun at Day Out with Thomas: The Ready, Set, Go Tour 2016. Children everywhere can join Team Thomas when the #1 Engine pulls into Oklahoma Railway Museum on September 23-25 and September 30-October 2. Day Out with Thomas: The Ready, Set, Go Tour 2016 is presented by Fisher-Price. This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends™ series. In addition, they will meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities. The tour, now in its 21st year, will make 43 stops across the U.S. and Canada and is expected to welcome nearly one million passengers in 2016. Tickets for Day Out with Thomas: The Ready, Set, Go Tour 2016 are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free 866-468-7630, or by visiting www.ticketweb.com/dowt. Ticket prices are $18 plus tax for ages 2 and up (service charges and fee may apply).

Learn the planning tools that promote a person’s right to make decisions about their health care and personal assets, such as advance directives, powers of attorney, wills, trusts, Do Not Resuscitate Orders and avoiding probate.

On behalf of the Greater Tulsa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, we would like to invite you to the 17th annual Excelencia Awards Gala, to be held on Friday, September 23rd, 2015 at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel. Besides more entertainment and surprises than ever before, the Gala will showcase amazingly rich art, culture and culinary merits. With Live Music and many surprises. The Excelencia Awards Gala will honor businesses and people who have committed to making an impact in Tulsa’s business community. The Hispanic Chamber’s proven commitment to its members and the community is unquestionable, but the growth of our staff, and our services, depends solely on events such as the Gala. You, our sponsor, are the most important person and business of the night! You may contact any one of us, your Excelencia Awards Gala Committee to discuss how we can maximize your sponsorship level (information included) and commitment to the GTHCC. We are devoted to elevating the worth of your sponsorship commitment!

Learn about driving assessment, family and community support options and community resources that will help when and if driving cessation is necessary.

Cartoons pack a punch with a few simple shapes. Learn to use proportions to draw expressive characters.

Cartoons pack a punch with a few simple shapes. Learn to use proportions to draw expressive characters.

This program offers information, demonstrations and guidance for those providing personal care to a loved one, such as with bathing, lifting and transferring.

Organizations making a positive impact on the health of Oklahomans will be honored at the 2016 Champions of Health Gala on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City at 6 p.m. To make a reservation, call (855) 628-8642 by September 20. All proceeds benefit the Oklahoma Caring Foundation, a non-profit organization administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma.

Organizations making a positive impact on the health of Oklahomans will be honored at the 2016 Champions of Health Gala on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City at 6 p.m. To make a reservation, call (855) 628-8642 by September 20. All proceeds benefit the Oklahoma Caring Foundation, a non-profit organization administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma.

Organizations making a positive impact on the health of Oklahomans will be honored at the 2016 Champions of Health Gala on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City at 6 p.m. To make a reservation, call (855) 628-8642 by September 20. All proceeds benefit the Oklahoma Caring Foundation, a non-profit organization administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma. Website: http://www.championsofhealth.org/

Confused by the State Questions? Women Lead is here to help. The September and October Women Lead Network Meetings will break down the state questions on November’s ballot. September – Questions 777, 779 & 790; October – 776,780, 781, 789, 792, 788 The Oklahoma League of Women voters will address the language of the questions, their impact, and the arguments for and against. Additionally we have invited advocates from each side of the issues to answer questions. Invite your friends, family, coworkers and neighbors to attend. As always our meetings are free and open to the public. Each event will feature a presentation on the language, potential impact, and include ample time for Q&A from LWV and representatives for and against the questions.

AUDITION NOTICE for “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol” By Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus Where Oklahoma Performing Arts 718 S. Elm Pl. Broken Arrow, OK 918 269-8304 www.opan2art.org When Tuesday September 27 – 7:00 pm Thursday September 29 – 7:30 pm All ages are welcome to audition. Audition will consist of reading from the script. Performances Dec 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 All the famous fairy-tale characters take on all of the memorable roles of Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol”. This fun-filled adaptation stays true to the warmth and heart of the classic story. The Big Bad Wolf (as Ebenezer Scrooge) meets his old business partner Jacob Midas (Marley), who could turn anything to gold. Midas warns Big Bad that he’ll be visited by The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future (played by a Fairy Godmother, Old King Cole, and the Queen of Hearts respectively). The ghosts make Scrooge realize what a scoundrel he’s been to the Charming (or Crachit) family — including Prince Philip, Cinderella and their kids, Hansel, Gretel, and Tabitha, their Little Match Girl (Tiny Tim) — and help him to remember what the Christmas spirit is all about. Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado

AUDITION NOTICE for “A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol” By Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus Where Oklahoma Performing Arts 718 S. Elm Pl. Broken Arrow, OK 918 269-8304 www.opan2art.org When Tuesday September 27 – 7:00 pm Thursday September 29 – 7:30 pm All ages are welcome to audition. Audition will consist of reading from the script. Performances Dec 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 All the famous fairy-tale characters take on all of the memorable roles of Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol”. This fun-filled adaptation stays true to the warmth and heart of the classic story. The Big Bad Wolf (as Ebenezer Scrooge) meets his old business partner Jacob Midas (Marley), who could turn anything to gold. Midas warns Big Bad that he’ll be visited by The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future (played by a Fairy Godmother, Old King Cole, and the Queen of Hearts respectively). The ghosts make Scrooge realize what a scoundrel he’s been to the Charming (or Crachit) family — including Prince Philip, Cinderella and their kids, Hansel, Gretel, and Tabitha, their Little Match Girl (Tiny Tim) — and help him to remember what the Christmas spirit is all about. Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Englewood, Colorado

Each year, The University of Tulsa’s Presidential Lecture Series hosts enlightening and captivating speakers who discuss a wide range of topics. All lectures are free of charge; no tickets or registration required. TU’s Presidential Lecture Series is sponsored by the Darcy O’Brien Endowed Chair and is supported by the Office of the Provost. For more information, please call 918-631-2554. All Presidential Lecture Series presentations are open to the public, and the university campus offers plenty of free parking.

**EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 30*** Bring your friends and family, cozy up to your neighbors, and enjoy the great outdoors and a classic film! The “Not So Silent” Fourth Friday Film Series downtown is hosting a FREE movie at the end of the month to hearken back to the classic days of entertainment. Enjoy a quality, outdoor screening, music by local musicians, and delicious snacks on the grass as the opening scenes roll! The second film of this series is the Charlie Chaplin classic, Modern Times. This comedic masterpiece finds the iconic Little Tramp employed at a state-of-the-art factory where the inescapable machinery completely overwhelms him, and where various mishaps keep getting him sent to prison. In between his various jail stints, he meets and befriends an orphan girl. Both together and apart, they try to contend with the difficulties of modern life, with the Tramp working as a waiter and eventually a performer. Music by Recorder For more about the IDL Friday Film series, check out this video:https://youtu.be/R24fe5E8mwk

Join us for a morning coffee hour and reception in appreciation for all the hard work volunteers contribute to the Food Bank. Bring a friend who may be interested in learning more about how to get involved at the Food Bank. Coffee will be donated from Fair Fellow Coffee and breakfast treats will be provided. RSVP to Brianna Coble at 918-936-4556 or bcoble@okfoodbank.org.

Tulsa and Broken Arrow’s largest Haunted Attraction, with over 30,00 sq ft of terrifying entertainment, The 13th Ward submerges you into a chaotic dimension, where savage patients run uncontrolled, and illusions are reality. From the moment you hit the parking lot, to the time we allow you to leave, The 13th Ward is truly a fun and exciting experience. Check into The 13th Ward… Visitors Welcome, Residents Wanted, Victims Certain! Will you survive?