Barry Epperley to Receive Governor’s Award
Barry Epperley, artistic director and conductor of Signature Symphony at Tulsa Community College, is one of two recipients of the 2013 Governor’s Award from the Oklahoma Arts Council. Epperley will be honored for his contribution to Oklahoma’s arts and cultural industry during the 38th Annual Governor’s Arts Awards, Nov. 13.
Will Rogers Days Recognized
The American Bus Association () recently named the 75th Anniversary of Will Rogers Days, to be held Nov. 1-4, as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2013. According to , inclusion in the Top 100 list indicates that Will Rogers Days offers excellent entertainment value to both tour groups and individual travelers from around the world, “The attractiveness of Will Rogers Days as a don’t-miss entertainment value is only part of why its selection this year is such a distinction for Claremore,” says Peter J. Pantuso, president and . “Will Rogers Days has been recognized as a potential magnet for tourism dollars at a time when reenergizing domestic tourism is so important to our spirit and our economy. The honor gives Claremore an important boost in visibility among professional tour planners.”
Artist Opportunity
LOOKING CREATIVITY: David Downing, managing director and account supervisor for AcrobatAnt, speaks about Art in Transit, a contest created by Tulsa Transit and AcrobatAnt to encourage creativity and boost Tulsa Transit ridership. Until 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 29, individuals can submit original works in their chosen medium. Designs can be submitted for buses, bus shelters and bus benches. Learn more at artintransittulsa.com.
Holiday, Cultural Celebrations
For those looking for a new and more family-friendly trick-or-treating alternative, the Tulsa Zoo will host its annual fundraising event HallowZOOeen, Oct 27-31, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
GAST Hosts Christkindlmarkt
Christkindlmarkt is a traditional Christmas market in cities and towns throughout Germany, the oldest and most prominent being held in Nürnberg for more than 400 years.
Buffett to Play BOK
MARGARITA : A large contingent of Parrotheads were present at the Center for the announcement that Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band will perform at the Center Dec. 5. At the lectern, Bob Roux, co-president of North American Concerts, welcomes Tulsa Mayor Dewey Bartlett as General Manager John Bolton applauds.
Three Dog Night Coming to Osage Event Center Nov. 1
Legendary rock band Three Dog Night will perform live at the Osage Event Center at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1.
Tickets are $30 general admission and are available at the Osage Casino Gift Shop, 951 W. 36 Street North, or by calling 918-699-7667. Tickets can also be purchased online at tickets.osagecasinos.com.
Tulsa Resident Continues Annual Sugar Art Show
For the past 30 years, one of the most well-known international sugar artists has called Tulsa home. While Kerry Vincent has proven successful as a television star, writer, public speaker and event organizer, sugar art, the career path she started on three decades ago, was the catalyst that started it all.
Tulsa Student Opera is Night Oct. 16
More than 700 Tulsa area school children from grades 3 to 12 will enjoy a free evening at the opera as Tulsa Opera presents The Marriage of Figaro in ChapmanMusic Hall of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center at 110 East 2nd Street in Tulsa on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013 at 7 p.m. Students will begin arriving by bus at 6 p.m.
Best-Selling Author Kicks Off an Eventful Month at PAC
Tulsa is abuzz and making kites. And almost everyone I know is reading Khaled Hosseini’s And the Mountains Echoed. The Afghan author, who also penned A Thousand Splendid Suns and the international blockbuster The Kite Runner makes appearances in Tulsa Oct. 3 and 4.
Tulsa Native Lands Primetime TV Show
Tulsan Samantha “Sami” Isler is literally living the Hollywood dream that evades so many. At just 15, Isler has landed a major role on the new sitcom “Sean Saves the World.” The show stars actor Sean Hayes who played Jack McFarland on NBC’s Emmy-award-winning comedy “Will & Grace,” and Isler stars as Ellie, Sean’s lively teenage daughter. The cast also includes veteran actress Linda Lavin and the acting talent of Thomas Lennon, Echo Kellum and Megan Hilty. The comedy, in the Thursday prime time 9/8c slot, premiered Thursday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m.
Mabee Center Celebrates 40 Years, Hall of Fame
The Mabee Center has a lot to show for its past 40 years.
Since its very first act, Johnny Cash in 1972, the event venue has gone on to welcome some of the most well-known performers, most recently including Justin Bieber and Pavarotti.
Theatre Tulsa Turns 91
BLONDE AMBITION: Cast members of Legally Blonde: The Musical perform at its kickoff party at Girouard Vines, 817 East 3rd St., on Sept. 12. The musical runs Sept. 20-29 at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center. The show is put on by Theatre Tulsa, which is starting its 91st season.
CONTINUING POPULARITY:
The Tulsa Symphony performs for a crowd that filled up Guthrie Green on Sept. 6 at the First Friday Art Crawl. The concert marked the one-year anniversary of Guthrie Green, which opened with a performance by the orchestra.
Oktoberfest: Oct. 17-20
BRATWURST : Oktoberfest comes to Tulsa Oct. 17-20. Attendees can expect to see competitions, arts, crafts and kid-friendly activities. There will also be traditional German and local music in addition to a big-screen TV at the Das Sports Café to view current sporting events. Admission is $6.
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