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January 21, 2010

Weekend events include Harlem Globetrotters, birds

OKLAHOMA CITY —  Here is a roundup of weekend activities throughout the state of Oklahoma.

Ongoing events:

OKLAHOMA CITY — “Another Hot Oklahoma Night,” an exhibit featuring the rock ’n roll artists, radio stations, personalities, venues and fans that have called Oklahoma home continues, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Oklahoma History Center, 2401 N. Laird. Admission to the museum: $5 adults; $4 seniors; $3 children (5 & under free); $15 family; $4 group rate (per person, 10 or more). Information: 405-522-5248.

OKLAHOMA CITY — “Oklahoma: Tierra de Mi Familia,” an interactive exhibit using interviews, artifacts, documents, photographs, film and music to explore the impact of Latinos on the state of Oklahoma continues, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Oklahoma History Center, 2401 N. Laird. Admission to the museum: $5 adults; $4 seniors; $3 children (5 & under free); $15 family; $4 group rate (per person, 10 or more). Information: 405-522-5248.

OKLAHOMA CITY — “Whodunit: The Science of Solving Crimes,” a look at the technologies use by forensic scientists and professionals within the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation continues, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 N.E. 52 St. Admission to museum exhibits: $10.95 adults, $8.95 seniors and children (4-12). Information: 405-602-6664.

OKLAHOMA CITY — An exhibit of mixed media artist E.K. Jeong’s work remains on exhibit, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, through Jan. 31, Governor’s Gallery, 2nd floor, state Capitol.

OKLAHOMA CITY — OKC Improv’s seven-week run continues, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., Saturdays through Feb. 27, Ghostlight Theatre Club, 3110 N. Walker. Tickets: $10. Information: 405-343-1570.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Rodeo Opry, featuring live music and family entertainment, 7:30 p.m., Saturdays, 2221 Exchange Ave. Ticket and show information: www.rodeoopry.com or 405-297-9773.

  Friday, Jan. 22

DUNCAN — Trail Dance Film Festival, featuring independent filmmakers as they showcase their achievements in film, through Sunday, Simmons Center, 800 Chisholm Trail Parkway and Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, 1000 Chisholm Trail Parkway. Information: Anthony Foreman, 580-467-9330.

GUTHRIE — Murder Mystery Weekends, a chance to spend the night in a haunted mansion and solve a murder mystery, through Saturday, 4:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., The Stone Lion Inn, 1016 W. Warner. Admission: $52 per person, singles welcome. Information: 405-282-0012.

NORMAN — Larry the Cable Guy will perform in concert, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Riverwind Casino, 1544 W. State Highway 9. Tickets: $49 premium, $55 VIP, $59 platinum. Information: 405-322-6464 or www.riverwind.com.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Boat Show will feature hundreds of new boats, personal watercrafts, and boating accessories of all kinds on display, noon-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Oklahoma State Fair Park, 333 Gordon Cooper Blvd. Admission: adults $6, children under 12 free. Information: Nick Sadler, 405-733-3474.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Owl City, Lights and Deas Vail will perform, 7 p.m., Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S. Eastern Ave. Tickets: $13 advance, $15 day of the show. Information: 866-977-6849 or www.diamondballroom.net

WAGONER — The Bluegrass Festival, featuring gospel and traditional bluegrass music, continues, through Saturday, Western Hills Guest Ranch, 17131 Park 10, eight miles east of Wagoner on Oklahoma 51. Information: 918-772-2545.

  Saturday, Jan. 23

FREDERICK — Airborne Demonstration Team Open Hanger Day, featuring World War II living history displays, military vehicle and aircraft displays and a World War II airborne jump demonstration, Frederick Regional Airport, 2 Amelia Earhart Way. Information: Sharon Bennett, 580-335-2126.

HULBERT — Eagle Tour, a guided tour in the Fort Gibson and Hulbert areas to view eagles in their natural habitat, Sequoyah State Park, 17131 Park 10, eight miles east of Wagoner on Oklahoma 51. Information: Cyndie Short, 918-772-2108.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Extreme Midget Wrestling will be held, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., OKC Farmers Public Market, 311 S. Klein Ave. Admission: general, $15 or $18 at the door; reserved, $20 or $25 at the door. Information: www.ticketstorm.com.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The OKC Auto Racers Auction and Swap Meet will be held, 8 a.m.- 8 p.m., Oklahoma State Fair Park, Expo Hall, 333 Gordon Cooper Blvd. (N.W. 10th Street and May Avenue). Admission: $7 per person. Information: 405-948-6704.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The National Cheerleaders Association Oklahoma Classic will be held, 10 a.m., Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens. Admission information: www.coxconventioncenter.com.

PONCA CITY — Silvan Zingg will perform Boogie Woogie Piano, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Poncan Theatre, 104 E. Grand Ave. Tickets: $20 plus tax and fees. Information: Poncan Theatre, 580-765-0943 or www.poncantheatre.org.

STILLWATER — Pickin’ Bluegrass All Star Jam, a full day of bluegrass music, along with workshops for all bluegrass instruments and a concert by 18 award-winning bluegrass artists, noon-11 p.m., 315 W. 8th Ave. Information: Gloria Short, 405-533-8433 or 405-533-8434.

THACKERVILLE — The Stars of the Coasters, Platters, and Drifters will perform their greatest hits, 8 p.m., Winstar World Casino, Merle Wolfe Road (off Interstate 35). Tickets: $20 general, $25 premium, $30 VIP. Information: 1-800-622-6317.

TULSA — The Harlem Globetrotters will play, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., BOK Center, 200 S. Denver. Tickets: $20, $25, $32, $37, $57, $107. Information: 918-894-4200 or www.bokcenter.com.

TULSA — Extreme Thai Fights Cancer Fundraiser will be held, featuring mixed martial art, 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., Tulsa Select Hotel, 5000 E. Skelly Dr. Tickets: $25. Information: 918-488-0707.

VIAN — The Eagle Tour and Loon Watch, featuring southern bald eagles on their nests, loons and a leisurely lunch in Vian, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge & Tenkiller State Park, 8 miles north of Gore on Oklahoma 100. Information: Leann Bunn, 918-489-5641.

  Sunday, Jan. 24

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Harlem Globetrotters will perform, 3 p.m., Ford Center, 100 W. Reno Ave. Ticket information: 1-800-745-3000 or www.okfordcenter.com.

TULSA — The Oklahoma Avicultural Society will present Kim Strong, an aviculturist and bird lover from Coalgate, to speak about the work of the Amigos de las Aves Foundation in Costa Rica, 1:30 p.m., Hardesty South Regional Library, 8316 E. 93 St. Information: 918-250-7307, www.tulsalibrary.org or www.okbirds.com

 

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