Community Calendar of Events

The Best of the Best: Contemporary Wildlife Art Exhibit

Every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday | 12 a.m.
January 1 & 2, 2016

If you love art or just have a great appreciation for wildlife and nature, you won't want to miss out on this exciting exhibit on display at Bartlesville's Woolaroc Museum this fall. Bringing together seven of the most acclaimed landscape and wildlife artists in the country, this "Best of the Best" exhibit will be like nothing you've seen before. As you tour this astonishing collection, you'll see the stirring works of painters Ken Carlson, Bob Kuhn, James Morgan and Tucker Smith, and sculptors Ken Bunn, Walter Matia and Tim Shinabarger. Bring the family along for this unique and fascinating experience.

Gallery Talk: Modern and Contemporary Collection - Curator's Picks

January 13, 2016

Dive into the Philbrook collection and get to know Dr. Sienna Brown, the Museum’s new Nancy E. Meinig Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art. Included with Museum admission

Hard Rock Casino Presents: Frank Caliendo

January 14, 2016

Share a night of laughs with Frank Caliendo as he brings his comedy to the Hard Rock Casino in Tulsa. Known for his sketch comedy and celebrity impersonations, Caliendo toured relentlessly on the college circuit before breaking through to national recognition as a MadTV regular. From MadTV, Caliendo worked several years predicting football games on Fox’s NFL Sunday, produced his own sketch show, Frank TV and has appeared numerous times on the Bob & Tom Show.

Madonna in Concert

January 14, 2016

David L. Boren: Fighting For America's Future

January 15, 2016

Sleep with the Sharks

January 15, 2016

Ever dreamed of dreaming with the sharks? Come join us at the Aquarium for our Sleep with the Sharks overnight event! If sharks aren't your idea of a relaxing nights sleep then feel free to Slumber with the Seahorses! The fun-filled night begins with check-in at 7:00 p.m. and includes a light snack, drinks, dive show, scavenger hunt, flashlight tour, a movie, and then sweet sea-themed dreams! Wake up and join us for breakfast. What to Bring Sleeping bag and pillow. Air mattresses are welcome. Toothbrush, toothpaste and other toiletries as needed. Change of clothes and night clothes if desired. The Cost $45 (plus tax) per person $40 (plus tax) per person – Groups of 15 or more (must register all at once) $35 (plus tax) per person – Oklahoma Aquarium Members (must register on the link above to receive the member discount) The "Fine Print" Information must be filled out for every person including chaperones All participants are required to sign a liability waiver No unchaperoned minors Dinner is not served, please eat before arrival A minimum of 1 adult for every 5 minors There is a minimum age of 5

"A Chorus Line"

January 15-23, 2016

Tulsa Symphony presents: Dreams & Revolution

January 16, 2016

Come hear some dreamy music from the Tulsa Symphony and David Carter on clarinet during "Dreams & Revolution." Conducted by Daniel Hege, the program includes beautiful pieces by Debussy, Mozart and Shostakovich. All Tulsa Symphony performances are located in the Tulsa Performing Arts Center's beautiful Chapman Music Hall, a 2,365-seat venue with stunning architecture and convenient concessions located on each level.

Smokey Robinson in Concert

January 21, 2016

Legendary singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson is bringing his soothing voice to the Hard Rock Casino in Tulsa. The award-winning artist began as front man for the group The Miracles and has had a very successful solo career spanning decades. Fans can expect to hear classics like Being with You, Ebony Eyes and Baby That's Backatcha. Don't miss out on this special performance.

Jason Boland & The Stragglers

January 21, 2016

7 pm $15

Marvel Universe Live

January 21-24, 2016

Take your love of super heroes and their nemeses to a new level during Marvel Universe Live in Oklahoma. This entertainment experience is a mind-blowing show unlike anything you've seen before. Classic crusaders and fan favorites including Spider-Man and The Avengers as well as threatening villains come to life in an action-packed extravaganza at Tulsa's BOK Center. Marvel Universe Live's authentic and original story that brings more than 25 Marvel icons together on one epic quest captivates audiences. It all begins with the Cosmic Cube, a source of ultimate power and one of the most feared and coveted treasures in the Marvel Universe. The Mighty Thor shattered it into pieces out of fear it would fall into the wrong hands. The pieces are scattered across the globe. Then, Thor's villainous brother Loki devised a scheme to clone the cube's powers. It is a threat that could not only decimate Earth but also obliterate the Universe. Come feel the energy and see cutting-edge special effects, pyrotechnics, aerial stunts, martial arts, motorcycles and more. This show is being hailed as one of the most technically advanced live show ever. Join Marvel fans of all ages for this once-in-a-lifetime, monumental performance. This show will be held at the BOK Center in downtown Tulsa, which is conveniently located near other attractions, restaurants and lodging.

Western Hills Winter Bluegrass Festival

January 21-24, 2016

Come out and enjoy gospel and traditional bluegrass music during the Western Hills Winter Bluegrass Festival. Held over four days in January, this bluegrass festival is a fast moving display of musical talent with a handful of bands showcasing their skills on the fiddle, banjo and guitar. The Western Hills Winter Bluegrass Festival, held on the grounds of the beautiful Lodge at Sequoyah State Park, will feature top bands from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Colorado and Missouri. A special all-gospel show will be performed on Thursday. Bring your favorite instrument and participate in jam sessions held in the hotel lobby. A variety of musical workshops will also be held throughout the festival, so get your ticket or a three-day pass and brush up on your bluegrass skills. Workshops will be held on instruments such as the five-string banjo, flattop guitar, fiddle, mandolin, dobro and bass. Workshops on all bluegrass stringed instruments will be held Friday afternoon. Visitors must have a ticket to participate in all events. Stick around each night after the concerts are over for all night jam sessions. All activities are held indoors, so this event will be held rain or shine.

Vanessa Williams in concert

January 22, 2016

Disney Live! presents: Mickey & Minnie's Doorway to Magic

January 23, 2016

Round up the kids and head to Tulsa Expo Square for a fun and enchanting day with all their favorite Disney characters at Mickey & Minnie's Doorway to Magic. Held in the Pavilion, this spectacular live show will explore many unforgettable Disney moments like Cinderella's transformation, Andy's toy box and much more. Join Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and 25 other favorite characters for this magical family experience.

Mad Dog Demolition Derby

January 23, 2016

Make your way to the Mad Dog Demolition Derby at the Claremore Expo Center for an evening of fun and car smashing. Come see and hear one of the loudest events in Claremore full of crushed metal and smashed cars. Ned Dirt the racing clown will be at the derby and drivers will compete in figure eight racing on the Hornet car circle track. This event is fun for the whole family with a mini car derby for the kids and a full-size derby fit for adults. Claremore's Mad Dog event offers fast-paced action for everyone to enjoy.

Janet Jackson in Concert

January 27, 2016

The one and only Janet Jackson is performing at Tulsa's BOK Center for a concert you won't want to miss. The Unspeakable World Tour has been such a success that a second North American leg was added, including the Tulsa date. Fans will hear hits like "No Sleep," the album's first single, as well as past favorites. Located in downtown Tulsa, the BOK Center is conveniently located near other attractions, restaurants and lodging.

Kenny Rogers in Concert

January 28, 2016

Stop in to the Hard Rock Casino and celebrate Kenny Rogers' illustrious career on his Through the Years World Tour. For seven decades, the country singer/songwriter has entertained audiences with his unique voice, performing his own songs such as Lucille, The Gambler and Coward of the County. In addition to his own songs, Rogers became a crossover sensation when he performed Lionel Richie’s, Lady and the BeeGees duet, Islands in the Stream, with fellow superstar Dolly Parton.

Red Dirt Round-Up

January 29, 2016

The Red Dirt Round-Up at Tulsa's BOK Center is an inaugural celebration of a unique style of music born in Oklahoma and Texas. This event will feature music from the Eli Young Band, Cody Johnson, Kevin Fowler and American Aquarium. The BOK Center welcomes the acclaimed groups to their 19,199-seat world class entertainment venue.

It's All About Birds!

January 30, 2016

Cost: Free with admission Enjoy the exciting live bird presentation, "It's All About Birds!" from the George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center, offered in conjunction with the special exhibition Birds in Art. Trained birds will fly from the stage over the audience in this inspiring educational show for families and adults of all ages. Come learn about the impact birds have on our environment and be awed by their beauty. Tickets are available online for members beginning December 1, 2015 and for not-yet-members beginning December 15, 2015. For more information, call Sarah Wright at 918-596-2774 or e-mail eat2@eau2eav2eaw2. Two performances: 11:00 a.m. - Noon & 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Past Present Future- Price Tower Gala

January 30, 2016

Price Tower welcomes you to attend our annual gala fundraiser! Past Present Future, is the kick off celebration of our 60th year. At this year’s gala guests will enjoy a three course meal, dancing, silent and live auctions, and lots of wonderful memories. VIP guests will also enjoy a cocktail reception in the Lyons gallery with signature cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres. Don’t miss out on this historic night and supporting a nominated World Heritage Landmark. Tickets start at $150 and VIP tickets art available for $225. Become a sponsor of Price Tower and buy a table. Corporate Packet – Table Sponsorship 2016 For more information call Price Tower

Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show

February 1-7, 2016

The 60th Annual Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show will feature boats, RVs and recreational accessories, plus plenty of family fun and food. Come see hundreds of boats including fishing boats, cruisers, ski boats, pontoons, personal watercraft and more. Ranked as the fourth largest show of its kind in the U.S., this annual expo features over 150 booths and 10 1/2 acres of exhibits. Browse through the massive exhibit space for travel information, sports-related items, hunting items, fishing items and more. Learn about the latest trends in health and fitness, outdoor living concepts and outdoor recreation, and don't miss a wide variety of seminars throughout the show. The Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show will feature displays of canoes, runabouts, sail boats, house boats, cruisers, boat docks, vans, tent campers, trailers, pick-up camper units, motor homes and motorcycles. An outdoor lover's paradise, this expo also features booths filled with fishing tackle, camping equipment, water and snow skiing equipment and more. Start planning your next vacation; information on camping resorts, lodges, vacation resorts and cabins will be available. The Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show is consistently rated as one of the top ten recreational shows in the nation.

Hard Rock Casino presents: Gabriel Iglesias

February 4, 2016

Join stand-up comedian, actor and all around entertainer Gabriel Iglesias as he takes the stage at the Hard Rock Casino in Tulsa for his #Fluffy Breaks Even tour. Worldwide, the comedian has packed auditoriums with his high-octane show, relating his personal experiences through characters, parody and storytelling, all punctuated by his unique sound effects.

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

February 5, 2016

On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ’n’ Roll,” at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the most electrifying jam sessions of all time. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings the heart and soul of that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of excitement and passion, featuring 21 timeless hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Fever,” “Hound Dog” and more. This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio to experience a monumental night of rock and roll that explodes off the stage. It’s the most fun you’ll have all year. Rock and Roll's best kept secret... revealed, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET!

Stoney LaRue in Concert

February 6, 2016

Head to Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa for an evening of Red Dirt and Texas music with Stoney LaRue. LaRue, who cut his writing chops while living in Stillwater with Cody Canada and Jason Boland, has built a strong following on the strength of his unique voice, energetic live shows and songwriting craftsmanship. The prolific songwriter's catalog includes songs like "Feet Don’t Touch the Ground," "First One to Know" and anthemic crowd favorite, "Oklahoma Breakdown." Get to Cain’s early and check out up and coming Texas music favorites Mike Ryan Band as they open for LaRue.

Mardi Gras Parade

February 6, 2016

Celebrate Fat Tuesday in style at the sixth annual Mardi Gras Parade. Head to downtown Tulsa to join in all the fun. Watch as masked, costumed revelers and colorful, elaborate floats make their way through the Blue Dome District. In Mardi Gras tradition, brightly-colored beads and other trinkets will be tossed into the crowds, so collect as much as you can. Following the parade, the festivities continue in the Blue Dome District's restaurants and bars. Hosted by the Blue Dome District Merchant's Association, the Mardi Gras Parade will start and finish at 1st Street and Elgin Ave.

Cooking Up Compassion

February 6, 2016

Let the good times roll at the Eleventh Annual Cooking Up Compassion Benefiting those served by Catholic Charities ♥ Saturday, February 6, 2016 ♥ 6 p.m. Appetizer Tasting by Tulsa Chefs Jazz Music by Mike Cameron Collective 7:15 p.m. Seated Dinner End of the Night Entertainment by Zodiac Tulsa Ballroom at the Cox Business Center ♥ 3rd & Houston ♥ Downtown Tulsa $150 per person ♥ $75 for ages 21-29 Patron tables available ♥ Cocktail attire Mardi Gras masks & beads encouraged! Five Fabulous Auction Items “Three ordained friends” are cooking again…this time it’s French! Spend a week in “My Blue Heaven”! See the Dallas Cowboys in style from a suite at “Jerry’s World”! Impress your friends with a 6-course dinner by Chef Devin Levine! 4 club-level seats for Carrie Underwood with all the fixins! ♥ One hundred people will get a chance to win the “Live Surprise”! ♥ “Pick Your Prize” Raffle $25 each or 5 tickets for $100 Hors D’Oeuvres Party by Chef Devin Levine Private Dinner for 8 at The Tavern’s Chef’s Table Golf Outing for 3 at Southern Hills Country Club Dinner and 2 club-level seats for Selena Gomez Apple Watch

2016 Legal Issues

February 10, 2016 | 12 - 1:15 p.m.

This webinar is offered by the Economics and Legal Studies in Business Department and the OSU Center for Executive and Professional Development in the Spears School of Business Winning the Battle and Losing the War: Retaliation in the Workplace presented by Griffin Pivateau, J.D. Human nature creates a tendency to retaliate against those who accuse them of wrongdoing. The law, however, prohibits employers from punishing employees for exercising rights assured to them. Retaliating can create employer liability, even where no underlying wrong existed. Over the last decade, retaliation claims against employers have increased over 35%. All supervisors, in addition to human resources staff members, should receive instruction on avoiding retaliation and preventing retaliation complaints from their employees. At the end of this webinar, you will be able to describe what constitutes retaliation, state why it is important for employers to comply with laws against retaliation, name employment laws that include protection against retaliation, and describe ways to avoid retaliation and prevent complaints.

Sunny Side Up - A Fresh Start to Success

February 11, 2016

Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Assembly Hall, Cox Business Center 8:00 - 9:45am Honorary Chair: Paula Marshall, CEO and Chief Inclusion Officer of The Bama Companies Event Emcee: Jill Donovan, CEO of Rustic Cuff Kelly Corrigan will the be the keynote speaker for CAP Tulsa's fundraiser, Sunny Side UpKeynote Speaker: Kelly Corrigan Author of New York Times bestsellers The Middle Place, Lift and Glitter and Glue. Corrigan speaks with humor and compassion and urges her audiences to be civically engaged by sharing her guide for finding important work, the value of participation and the rewards of deep community involvement.

Puttin' On The Dog

February 11, 2016

benefiting LIFE Senior Services Feb 11 , 2016 TULSA BALLROOM Puttin’ on the Dog is LIFE's premier fundraising event offering sponsorships and individual tickets. More than $3,500,000 has been raised over the past 18 years. All proceeds benefit LIFE Senior Services. For more information, visit www.lifeseniorservices.org.

Puttin' On The Dog

February 11, 2016

benefiting LIFE Senior Services Feb 11 , 2016 TULSA BALLROOM Puttin’ on the Dog is LIFE's premier fundraising event offering sponsorships and individual tickets. More than $3,500,000 has been raised over the past 18 years. All proceeds benefit LIFE Senior Services. For more information, visit www.lifeseniorservices.org.

Great Train Show

February 13-14, 2016

Head to the Tulsa Expo Square for the beloved traveling Great Train Show. If you're a train enthusiast or just love learning new things, this show is an entertaining exhibition of all things locomotive. The show will feature operating train models, train dealers, collectors, hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, workshops and more. Bring the whole family out for this fun and educational event.

State Fiddlers Winter Convention

February 18-21, 2016

Visitors to the State Fiddlers Winter Festival will enjoy live music performed by professional fiddle players along with daily and evening dances. Formerly known as the Western Hills Fiddlers Festival, some of Oklahoma's best fiddle players will be on-hand at this annual event. Come for a weekend filled with fiddling, dancing and musical workshops. Jam sessions will be held throughout the event in the hotel lobby. Come and celebrate American folk music, bluegrass and Western swing and stick around for all that Sequoyah State Park has to offer.

The Temptations live in concert

February 19, 2016

For more than fifty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and sold-out performances throughout the world. The Temps began their musical life in Detroit in the early sixties. It wasn't until 1964 however, that the Smokey Robinson written-and-produced "The Way You Do the Things You Do" turned the guys into stars. The classic lineup consisted of Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks and David Ruffin. Beyond the fabulous singing, The Temps became known for smooth stepping and flawless presentations. The Temptations Walk became a staple of American style. The current lineup consists of Otis Williams, Ron Tyson, Terry Weeks, Joe Herndon, and Bruce Williamson. "Our challenge," says Williams, "is to live in the present while respecting the past. Our past is filled with riches only a fool would discard. At the same time, we thrive on competition. As a Motowner, I grew up in the most competitive musical atmosphere imaginable. But we also understand that for a group with history, no matter how glorious that history might be, reinvention is the name of the game."

Tulsa Symphony presents: Spirit & Awakenings

February 20, 2016

The Tulsa Symphony is conducted by Sarah Loannides during "Spirit & Awakenings" for one night only. This exclusive performance will include "Three Chorale Preludes" by Bach, "Symphony No. 5" by Felix Mendelssohn and "Symphony No. 6" by Beethoven. All Tulsa Symphony performances are located in the Tulsa Performing Arts Center's beautiful Chapman Music Hall, a 2,365-seat venue with stunning architecture and convenient concessions located on each level.

2nd Annual Big Data Analytics Conference

February 23, 2016 | 9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Have you heard about big data and wondered what it is all about and how to leverage it for your organization and career? Attend the Big Data Analytics Conference and receive answers to your questions about big data. The Big Data Analytics Conference will explore the management and strategic impact big data can have on a company or organization. This cross-industry conference brings speakers from industries throughout the region and nation to share their experience of maximizing the use of big data. Those attending the conference will learn about leading practices in using analytics in energy, finance, medical service, and retail. Speakers and participants will explore various issues such as data capture, data management, data analysis and the strategic use of information for decision-making that drives success in business/organizations. This conference is designed for managers and professionals interested in exploring analytics applications and the processes for implementing such initiatives in your organization.

America live in concert

February 26, 2016

Perennial classic-rock favorite, America, celebrated its forty-fifth anniversary in 2015. Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song "A Horse With No Name." America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first No. 1 single. Forty plus years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound.

BOK Center presents: Life in Color

February 26, 2016

Life in Color: Kingdom is bringing a high energy show to Tulsa. Life in Color is best known as the world's largest paint party and will include great live music. This one-of-a-kind show will be held at Tulsa's BOK Center, a 19,199 seat world class entertainment venue.

Daisy BB Gun Day

February 27, 2016 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Come out to the Daisy BB Gun Day on Saturday, February 27, 10 am – 3 pm. Free to all children up to age 18. Adults may shoot for $ 3.00 per target. Winners in each category will receive a customized Daisy BB Rifle. Three categories Youth to age 12, Senior Youth age 13-18 and Adult

2016 Legal Issues

March 2, 2016 | 12 - 1:15 p.m.

This webinar is offered by the Economics and Legal Studies in Business Department and the OSU Center for Executive and Professional Development in the Spears School of Business. Bullying and Beyond: Workplace Conflict presented by Griffin Pivateau, J.D. Commit your company to providing a workplace free of bullying. Most employers have sexual harassment policies, but do not have one addressing bullying in the workplace. The proactive employer will realize that creating a means of addressing bullying must be a priority. In this webinar, we discuss workplace bullying, address the potential legal claims that it can generate, and outline a proposed risk management plan. At the end of this webinar, you should be able to discuss the concept of bullying, understand the risks created by bullying in the workplace, and identify strategies to manage bullying.

Miami 125th Anniversary Celebration

March 3-5, 2016

Join the citizens of Miami, Oklahoma this March for an exciting celebration of the 125th anniversary of the town. There will be a celebration ceremony at the Miami Civic Center, a parade through downtown Miami, a celebration concert at the historic Coleman Theatre and much more. Stroll down historic downtown Miami and enjoy live music, great food and friendly people during this special community event.

BEST Leaders Certificate Program-Spring 2016- Project Management and Process Improvement presented by Marc Tower

March 8, 2016 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The objective of this seminar is to provide you with the tools to improve your businesses in meaningful ways. The result is lower costs, less errors, more efficient use of resources, better customer service and more engaged employees from applying these concepts to your business processes. Every business must constantly improve their processes to be successful.This seminar covers the basics of Business Process Improvement, including: terminology, identifying and selecting projects, planning, management and execution, analysis and measurement. This session includes practical exercises and examples that can apply to any type of business, large or small.

25th Annual Women's Business Leadership Conference

March 9, 2016 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Learn more about moving toward your career goals, developing yourself and others, and enhancing your leadership skills from expert women leaders. Presented by The Oklahoma International Women's Forum, The International Women's Forum Leadership Foundation, and the Center for Executive and Professional Development, Spears School of Business, Oklahoma State University

Keeping 'Em in the Green

March 10, 2016 | 6 - 10 p.m.

The Quinn and Rucker Families will honor Tom Quinn, Sr. and John Rucker while raising funds for Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa at the 9th annual Keeping ‘Em In The Green event on Thursday, March 10, 2016. The festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the John L. Rucker Warehouse, located at 1227 S. Detroit Avenue. A great celebration of Irish culture! Live music from Cairde na Gael Authentic Irish food Complimentary wine and beer Photo memento Live auction, with a special Irish whiskey toast to kick off the live auction.

Colon Cancer Prevention

March 22, 2016 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Hillcrest HealthCare System invites you to attend this FREE Silver Elite seminar for ages 60+ featuring Utica Park Clinic Gastroenterologist, Dr. Jeffrey Hunt. Attend this presentation to learn about: • Colon cancer • Colonoscopies • Treatment Options A complimentary meal will be served at 11:30am with the presentation beginning at 12:00pm. Seating is limited, so please RSVP by calling 918-579-6060 (ext. 1) or visiting Hillcrest.com/Events. Silver Elite is a free membership program offered for ages 60 and older. Members enjoy fun, educational events and in-hospital benefits. Learn more or sign up by calling 918-579-6060 (ext. 2) or visiting www.SilverElite.org. You may also become a member at the event. (Membership is not required to attend this event.)

GED Classes

Every Tuesday & Thursday | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
March 24, 29 & 31, 2016

Classes are free!!! New room location at RSU: Herrington Hall- Room 225 Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 5:30pm – 8:30pm Classes are open entry throughout the school year Classes are also offered during the day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 9:00am – 12:00pm

Leadership by Question presented by Dr. Matt Bowler

March 29, 2016 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Leadership is more effective when leaders ask thoughtfully-crafted, strategically-positioned and well-timed questions. These types of questions engage people, show that you value people, get people to develop their own creative solutions, and create a learning environment. In this program, participants will learn to engage followers and be a more effective leader by learning about and practicing the art of leading using questions.

Effective Attitudes in the Workplace presented by Dr. Lee Manzer

March 29, 2016 | 1 - 4 p.m.

The impact of attitudes on any work environment can be significant. Among the topics discussed in this seminar are how attitudes are formed, how they are organized, how they are changed, and how they affect one’s self-image. By having a better understanding of attitudes, you can become happier and more productive in the workplace.

ESL Health Classes

Every Monday & Wednesday | 6:15 - 8:15 p.m.
April 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27, 2016

The Rogers County Literacy Council is excited to host a Health themed ESL class titled, “Health Conversation,” at the Community Center in Claremore. Beginning April 4, 2016, classes will be held from 6:15 pm to 8:15 pm, Monday and Wednesday evenings. These classes will give English language learners tools to communicate more effectively with health care providers , and understand health related issues in English.

GED Classes

Every Tuesday & Thursday | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
April 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 & 28, 2016

Classes are free!!! New room location at RSU: Herrington Hall- Room 225 Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 5:30pm – 8:30pm Classes are open entry throughout the school year Classes are also offered during the day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 9:00am – 12:00pm

Tulsa Business Forums presents Gen. Keith Alexander

April 6, 2016 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Gen. Keith Alexander, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command (2010-2014) and Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security (2005-2014) will present “A Road Map to Freedom: The Strategy of Effective Cyber Security” A four-star Army general and the highest ranked military official of U.S. Cyber Command, the National Security Agency and the Central Security Service, Gen. Keith Alexander has played a pivotal role in securing our safety at home and abroad for the past decade. The event is hosted by The Oklahoma State University, Spears School of Business and supported by corporate sponsors. More details located at: http://cepd.okstate.edu/openenrollment/bss/tbf/

Be Hip Again

April 12, 2016 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Hillcrest HealthCare System invites you to attend this FREE Silver Elite seminar for ages 60+ featuring Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Chad Crawley. Attend this presentation to learn about: • Osteoarthritis • Hip Pain • Treatment Options A complimentary meal will be served at 11:30am with the presentation beginning at 12:00pm. Seating is limited, so please RSVP by calling 918-579-6060 (ext. 1) or visiting Hillcrest.com/Events. Silver Elite is a free membership program offered for ages 60 and older. Members enjoy fun, educational events and in-hospital benefits. Learn more or sign up by calling 918-579-6060 (ext. 2) or visiting www.SilverElite.org. You may also become a member at the event. (Membership is not required to attend this event.)

BEST Leaders Certificate Program-Spring 2016- Understanding Business Analytics to Improve Company Performance presented by Dr. Goutam Chakraborty

April 14, 2016 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Analytics is not IT. Analytics is not Statistics. Analytics is not Mathematics. Analytics incorporates concepts and tools from all of the above to help you make better decisions with data. And, you do not need to be an IT professional or a “quant jock” to be able to harness the power of analytics for making better business decisions. This one-day hands-on workshop using state-of-the art analytics software that is visually rich and has an easy to use interface (point-and-click) will break the myth that you have to be an IT or math/stat. person to use and appreciate analytics to improve company performance.

Be Hip Again

April 14, 2016 | 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Hillcrest HealthCare System invites you to attend this FREE Silver Elite seminar for ages 60+ featuring Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Chad Crawley. Attend this presentation to learn about: • Osteoarthritis • Hip Pain • Treatment Options A complimentary meal will be served at 5:30pm with the presentation beginning at 6:00pm. Seating is limited, so please RSVP by calling 918-579-6060 (ext. 1) or visiting Hillcrest.com/Events. Silver Elite is a free membership program offered for ages 60 and older. Members enjoy fun, educational events and in-hospital benefits. Learn more or sign up by calling 918-579-6060 (ext. 2) or visiting www.SilverElite.org. You may also become a member at the event. (Membership is not required to attend this event.)

Sheep Shearing School

Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
April 14, 15 & 16, 2016

SHEARING SCHOOL AT SHEPHERD’S CROSS April 14, 15 & 16 ( Thursday, Friday & Saturday) 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM • Workshops held at Shepherd’s Cross, an authentic working farm, just north of Claremore OK on Scenic Route 66. • Primary Instructors: Israel Vasek & Dr. Diane Dickinson • This is an American Sheep Industry Certified class • Israel Vasek is a professional sheep shearer, and shears approximately 10,000 sheep per year. He learned to shear with his father, and is carrying on the family tradition. Israel is not only a quality shearer, but he is conscientious, and handles the sheep respectfully. He and his family live in North Dakota. We are honored to have him come to Oklahoma to teach this class. • Dr. Diane Dickinson, a licensed veterinarian and a agriculturalist, with over 30 years of livestock and farming experience. Her unique perspective of animal husbandry care includes that of a producer, a veterinarian, the small flock & herd, global agriculture, Biblical agriculture, sustainable living, natural production, agritourism and niche markets. • What each student will learn: o How to shear a sheep effectively. o Proper handling of shearing equipment. o Sheep handling. o Skirting and grading a fleece. o Visit the Farm Museum and demonstration area to learn basic wool processing. • What each student will be given, to take home: o An official American Sheep Industry tutorial handbook • Additional Information o Each student will have the opportunity to shear a sheep o Sheep & shears provided for use during the school. o No outside animals of any kind are permitted on the premises due to USDA regulations. o Please be prepared to sign a waiver & heed Shepherd’s Cross Rules. http://shepherdscross.com/releaseform.html o Please bring any shearing tools you have, for consultation & use if desired. o Minimum of 5 registrants; maximum of 12 registrants. o Shepherd’s Cross is an Animal Welfare Approved facility. We hold to specific standards of humane animal treatment. o Please bring a sack lunch. Morning and afternoon snacks provided. • Total Class Fee: $245.00 ($75 & this form due by April 5 - call in or drop by for credit card or mail a check) • Our classes go a step farther than regular classes - we teach some history of fiber arts, and practical technology. • Shepherd’s Cross and Heart of the Shepherd teaches animal husbandry classes, wool processing classes and veterinary care all around the world. • Shepherd’s Cross hosts a mini wool mill, processing the wool from their 150 sheep on site. • Workshops 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 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. • Advanced Classes available upon request. • Come to the farm and enjoy the peace of a few hours spent in the country. • Farm museum is open – free admission. • 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. • To find out more information about our woolly events please visit our website: www.ShepherdsCross.com - simply click “Classes” on the home page Contact: Shepherd’s Cross & Heart of the Shepherd Dr. Diane Dickinson, president & executive director 918-342-5911 16792 East 450 Road, Claremore, OK 74017

Sleep with the Sharks

April 15, 2016

Ever dreamed of dreaming with the sharks? Come join us at the Aquarium for our Sleep with the Sharks overnight event! If sharks aren't your idea of a relaxing nights sleep then feel free to Slumber with the Seahorses! The fun-filled night begins with check-in at 7:00 p.m. and includes a light snack, drinks, dive show, scavenger hunt, flashlight tour, a movie, and then sweet sea-themed dreams! Wake up and join us for breakfast. What to Bring Sleeping bag and pillow. Air mattresses are welcome. Toothbrush, toothpaste and other toiletries as needed. Change of clothes and night clothes if desired. The Cost $45 (plus tax) per person $40 (plus tax) per person – Groups of 15 or more (must register all at once) $35 (plus tax) per person – Oklahoma Aquarium Members (must register on the link above to receive the member discount) The "Fine Print" Information must be filled out for every person including chaperones All participants are required to sign a liability waiver No unchaperoned minors Dinner is not served, please eat before arrival A minimum of 1 adult for every 5 minors There is a minimum age of 5

Networking and Building Profitable Relationships: The Primary Drivers of Success presented by Dr. Andrew Urich

April 19, 2016 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The ability to be comfortable and confident in business settings and to make a memorable impression is an acquired skill. This vital skill will help you go farther in your career and also help your organization succeed by the profitable relationships you will create with current and potential clients. Participants will learn how to cultivate interpersonal skills, find opportunities for success, the essence of networking and much more.

Woolly Weekend

April 28-30, 2016 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

• Woolly Weekend is a “sheep to shawl” festival held 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 are shorn (given a haircut). Sheep shearing occurs throughout the day. Over 100 sheep will be shorn on the farm this year. • Watch the wool processed on site – combed, spun, and woven into a finished product. • Children’s activities include weaving, games, wool project, and coloring contest. • Visit the Farm Animal Barn & pet the barn yard animals. (USDA licensed) • Tour the educational & interactive Farm Museum & Educational Silo • Sheep to Shawl: Over the three days we will create at least two shawls from the first shorn wool on Thursday morning. This includes the entire process! It is rare to find a true Sheep to Shawl event. • One shawl will be available for purchase via a Silent Auction. • Short Course Fiber Classes - learn drop spindling or needle felting both days. Please call or email to pre-register. • Help make one of the shawls! • Tour the Bible Garden - guided or self-guided tours; every 30 minutes. • Shepherd’s Shop will be open, featuring a host of “woolly” and farm related handmade gifts made by Shepherd’s Cross and over 50 local crafters; farm fresh meat, Amish jams, health foods, yarns, 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 lamb meat and Dexter beef. Samples will be available. USDA processed meat is available at the farm for purchase year round. The only AWA sheep farm in OK. • Yarn, yarn, & more yarn – natural, chemical free, 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. AWA approved wool. • Fiber Arts, Animal Husbandry & Shearing lessons available at the farm throughout the year. • Shepherd’s Cross is home to a non-profit Christian organization called Heart of the Shepherd, that hosts the event. • Teaching basic agricultural principles and their relationship to the Bible are instrumental in the educational component of the farm. • Volunteers needed for fiber arts demonstrations, sheep to shawl teams, garden tours & more. • This is a free event. Donations are welcome - suggested donation of $3 per person. • 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. • Woolly Weekend will 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. • To find out more information about this woolly event please visit our website: www.ShepherdsCross.com Contact Information: Shepherd’s Cross & Heart of the Shepherd 16792 East 450 Road, Claremore, OK 74017

ESL Health Classes

Every Monday & Wednesday | 6:15 - 8:15 p.m.
May 2 & 4, 2016

The Rogers County Literacy Council is excited to host a Health themed ESL class titled, “Health Conversation,” at the Community Center in Claremore. Beginning April 4, 2016, classes will be held from 6:15 pm to 8:15 pm, Monday and Wednesday evenings. These classes will give English language learners tools to communicate more effectively with health care providers , and understand health related issues in English.

Wednesday Night Dance in Tulsa

Every Wednesday | 7 - 9 p.m.
May 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2016

Dance for all ages. $5 per person. Children 10 and under free. Children 18 and under must be accompanied by adult. Fun family event. You don't need to know how to dance. Just show up! Within a few minutes you will be dancing! *The bridge off Memorial on 15th is closed, so you need to turn east on 14th Street or 16th Street.

Stroke: B.E. F.A.S.T.

May 18, 2016 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join us for a free Silver Elite seminar for ages 60+ with Dr. Andre Fredieu, medical director of Oklahoma Stroke & Neurological Institute at Hillcrest Medical Center. Learn the warning signs of a stroke and how every minute counts. Dr. Fredieu will also discuss and take questions related to treatment options. Those who are not yet members of Silver Elite may sign up to become members before or at the event. (To sign up, visit SilverElite.org or call 918-579-6060).

BEST Leaders Certificate Program-Spring 2016- Managing Employees Virtually presented by Dr. Raj Basu

May 19, 2016 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

This highly interactive and engaging seminar explores the challenges of managing employees who are geographically dispersed. Typically, geographically dispersed employees do not go through the four stages of group development (Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing) that are critical for high performance. Consequently, dispersed employees are often characterized by lower levels of engagement, commitment, and loyalty. In the absence of co-location, other managerial interventions become critical. This seminar underscores the importance of goal specificity, immediate feedback, virtual interactions, 360 evaluations, communications, and contingent rewards to virtual management.

Camp Bandage

May 21, 2016 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Camp Bandage is an opportunity for professionals to donate their time and knowledge to teach children and adults of our community how to save lives and live safely. Dr and Mrs. A.L. Gerner started Camp Bandage in 1983 and held it annually for many, many years at their ranch in Broken Arrow. At Camp Bandage, you learn what to do at the scene of all kinds of accidents until emergency help arrives. You can watch, and also participate, as the professionals render emergency care to the various types of “injuries”. You will see “victims” of “serious” auto collisions, motor cycle accidents, airplane crashes, near drowning’s, snake bites, heart attacks, burns, poisoning, fractures, multiple lacerations and much more. The victims at Camp Bandage appear very realistic. They are “pale, bloody, dirty, and screaming” drama students and volunteers. You will learn, through safety awareness training, how to prevent most of the many injuries commonly seen in the emergency centers. This entire program, which has taught thousands, is made possible by scores of volunteering individuals, agencies and groups who donate their time, talents and resources. Virtually, all government and private agencies, throughout eastern Oklahoma, that deal with medical emergencies and safety training, participate with their equipment, such as fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, medical helicopters, civil defense units and more! The program is free to the public. It is very practical, educational and exciting for the entire family!

Ruffles and Rust Expo

May 28, 2016

A traveling boutique show with a vintage flair! Showcasing vintage, hand crafted, home decor and boutique items.

Wednesday Night Dance in Tulsa

Every Wednesday | 7 - 9 p.m.
June 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2016

Dance for all ages. $5 per person. Children 10 and under free. Children 18 and under must be accompanied by adult. Fun family event. You don't need to know how to dance. Just show up! Within a few minutes you will be dancing! *The bridge off Memorial on 15th is closed, so you need to turn east on 14th Street or 16th Street.

RICKEY SMILEY

June 3, 2016

Comedian, TV host, actor and top-rated nationally syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley brings his magnetic personality and sharp style of humor to the PAC this month. Smiley was the headlining host of BET's ComicView for two successful seasons and also hosted BET's The Way We Do It. In 2007, he became the host of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. Based in Atlanta, the show is a blend of comedy, social issues and celebrity news. Millions of fans tune in daily for Smiley's trademark prank phone calls. He has appeared in the movies Friday After Next, Baggage Claim and First Sunday. 


SHREK: THE MUSICAL

June 3-12, 2016

Adapted from the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek: The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure featuring all-new songs by Jeanine Tesori. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage in a warm and funny story about love and acceptance. Lloyd Holt stars as the lovable ogre and also directs this Tulsa Project Theatre / SummerStage production. Jordan Alexander choreographed the show and takes on the role of Shrek’s pal Donkey. Liz Hunt is Fiona. Tulsa Symphony musicians will perform the magical score. 



Words at Work: Business Writing for Success presented by Kim McCrackin

June 7, 2016 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

This seminar will teach you the skills and techniques of communicating information clearly, concisely and conscientiously. In addition to good writing, you will also learn persuasive, effective writing techniques that will create an impact through your selection of words and style.

Editing and Proofreading presented by Kim McCrackin

June 7, 2016 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Learn the importance of correctness and professionalism in business writing and be guided through proofreading strategies for improved business communications. Learn proofreading strategies, understand grammatical rules, and develop a consistent writing style.

JEFF SHADLEY & THE MAD MEN OF SWING

June 9, 2016

With deference to the sisterhood of “mad" women, singer and trumpeter Jeff Shadley, along with a band of select musicians, thought it might be interesting (and safer) to take an unabashedly masculine and musical look at some of the “maddest" men of the swing era. Among them are risk-takers like Frank Sinatra who, for better or worse, changed history. Why was the swing era such a prodigious time for Sinatra and others? Who were the maddest men? You'll have to see the show to find out who makes the grade. This SummerStage show is presented by Shadley Arts.

Sleep with the Sharks

June 10, 2016

Ever dreamed of dreaming with the sharks? Come join us at the Aquarium for our Sleep with the Sharks overnight event! If sharks aren't your idea of a relaxing nights sleep then feel free to Slumber with the Seahorses! The fun-filled night begins with check-in at 7:00 p.m. and includes a light snack, drinks, dive show, scavenger hunt, flashlight tour, a movie, and then sweet sea-themed dreams! Wake up and join us for breakfast. What to Bring Sleeping bag and pillow. Air mattresses are welcome. Toothbrush, toothpaste and other toiletries as needed. Change of clothes and night clothes if desired. The Cost $45 (plus tax) per person $40 (plus tax) per person – Groups of 15 or more (must register all at once) $35 (plus tax) per person – Oklahoma Aquarium Members (must register on the link above to receive the member discount) The "Fine Print" Information must be filled out for every person including chaperones All participants are required to sign a liability waiver No unchaperoned minors Dinner is not served, please eat before arrival A minimum of 1 adult for every 5 minors There is a minimum age of 5

JANET RUTLAND: I FALL TO PIECES

June 10-11, 2016

Janet Rutland's 12th SummerStage cabaret show is a celebration of the music of legendary songwriters Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard. Their work set the gold standard in traditional country music for decades. Hits like "Make the World Go Away" for Eddie Arnold, "Why Not Me" by the Judds, and George Strait's "The Chair" are just a few of the songs Rutland will sing. She has been a fixture in the local music and theater scene since the 1980s, appearing in productions with American Theatre Company (including Always… Patsy Cline), Playhouse Tulsa and Sand Springs Community Theatre. 



ENTR'ACTE

June 10-11, 2016

This new play by Emile Adams is set in the basement of the North United Episcopal Church, where every Thursday night, seven people struggling with mental illness meet to offer each other support and talk through their problems. Overweight Naomi, on-probation Robby, teenage Katy, veteran Doug, stand-up comic Corgi, new grandmother Violet, and their guide, Elliott, discuss their tumultuous pasts, their tenuous futures, and where they exist now. This SummerStage show presented by Effervescent Productions takes an unflinching look at mental illness and the stereotypes surrounding it.

MAMMA MIA!

June 11-12, 2016

Mamma Mia! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it’s your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,” “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on Me” and “The Winner Takes It All,” with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Whether it’s your first time to see Mamma Mia! or your fourteenth, see the show that has the whole world coming back for more, because every time feels like the first time. Presented by Celebrity Attractions.

AMAZING FAMILY MAGIC SHOW 
BY STEVE LANCASTER

June 12, 2016

Master Magician Steve Lancaster conjures up fun and exciting illusions with so many surprise endings, you will wonder, “How did he do that?” It’s a magical experience for children and adults alike. Special guest John Pansze joins the show as Sponji the Clown. This SummerStage show is presented by Top Hat Magic & Fun Shop, Inc. 


BEST Leaders Certificate Program-Spring 2016- Encouraging Employees to Think Like Owners presented by Dr. Toby Joplin

June 15, 2016 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Too often employees have entirely different goals than the owners or even management of the companies for which they work. For example, a customer picks up his dry cleaning from the laundry and asks the employee, how her day was going. The employee replies, “Great! It’s been really slow!” One wonders if the owners would think that their business being “really slow” was so great. When employees and managers/owners have goals that are too far apart, it can lead to stress and conflict on the parts of both the employees and management. When management/owners and employees are pulling in different directions, it results in less than optimal results for the organization and lower employee satisfaction. This is a common but solvable problem for managers. In this program, you will develop a better understanding of why employees and managers/owners may have different goals and priorities, how to better align the interests of the employees with the goals of the organization, and how to attract the right employees and motivate them to better assist the organization reach its goals.

FOREVER PLAID

June 15-19, 2016

Forever Plaid by Stuart Ross is a musical revue of songs popularized by close-harmony "guy groups,” such as The Four Aces and The Four Freshmen, in the 1950s. Personifying the clean-cut genre in this show are The Plaids, whose dreams of recording an album ended when their vehicle collided with a bus full of Catholic schoolgirls on their way to see The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. The play begins with The Plaids returning from the afterlife for one final chance at musical glory. This SummerStage show presented by Repertory Musicals features alternating casts (Classic Plaids and New Plaids). 


DAN MCGEEHAN & SUSAN APKER: ON OUR OWN

June 17-18, 2016

Two local playwrights who have seen their scripts produced nationwide, present their favorite original short plays in this SummerStage production. The six plays, which run about 10 minutes each, are fully cast and will be performed by a troupe of actors. Dan McGeehan’s plays are A Long Trip, The Rosebird Egress and Paladora. Susan Apker will showcase The Eiffel Truth, The Commemorative and The Sitting.

THE ULTIMATE ELVIS EXPERIENCE

June 17-18, 2016

Jake Rowley, the actor who portrayed Elvis Presley in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet, will be back for two nights only in The Ultimate Elvis Experience. Rowley recreates all the electrifying magic of Elvis’ early career. Shawn Klush, Elvis Presley Enterprises’ premier Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, performs the Las Vegas and concert years of “The King.” Special guests include Elvis’ original drummer, DJ Fontana, and The Sweet Inspirations, who used to record and tour with Elvis as background singers and his warm-up act.

THE WAY MOTOWN REVUE

June 17-19, 2016

For her fourth musical revue in as many years, creator Rebecca Ungerman steps away from Broadway and embraces the music of Motown. Ten talented Tulsans lead you through eight monster medleys, with themes as diverse as rough times, true love and introspection, using pieces of over 70 Motown #1 hits. Pictured: Jen Thomas, Rachel Bachman, Jennifer Paxton, Delaney Zumwalt, Alex Tamahn and Ungerman. Roderick Hudson, Kerry Daniels, Nash McQuarters and Kristyn Paschal will also perform. Presented by Spinning Plates Productions. 


THE HOBBIT

June 18-19, 2016

Take a journey to Middle Earth with composer Dean Burry’s The Hobbit, an opera for young people performed by young people, based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. This production is performed by Tulsa Youth Opera, Tulsa Opera’s acclaimed training program for young singers in grades 3-12. The opera tells the familiar tale of Bilbo Baggins’ heroic quest to reclaim a great treasure from the dragon Smaug. Along the way, the travelers encounter orcs, elves, fearsome wolves and giant spiders, while the epic adventure is brought to life through hummable tunes and melodic choruses. 


RED DIRT ACOUSTICAL TAKE ON GREAT ROOTS TUNES

June 23, 2016

Monica Taylor, Shelby Eicher (pictured) and Jared Tyler — three of Oklahoma's finest roots performers and songwriters — come together to present their Red Dirt and Oklahoma versions of great bluegrass, swing and country songs, as well as their own self-penned tunes. Look for three-part harmonies, fiddle, dobro, mandolin, guitar and selections from Bill Monroe, Bob Wills, Bob Childers and Woody Guthrie in this SummerStage concert.

Bunco Bash

June 24, 2016

Come play Bunco and have great fun! If you love Bunco this is the place to be. All proceeds benefit Broken Arrow Seniors, Inc. Dinner is at 6 p.m. and Bunco begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 for dinner, Bunco and prizes! No reservation is required.

THOMAS WILLIAMS — VILLAINS

June 24-25, 2016


After his sold-out debut cabaret performance last year, Thomas Williams returns to SummerStage with "Thomas Williams — Villains." This time, he's exploring his darker side and upping his game with material inspired by the stage, the screen, pop charts and more! Presented by Spinning Plates Productions. 


SHAKTI

June 24-25, 2016

In Sanskrit, Shakti (Power) is the creative energy of the universe. It is said to exist in every movement that is within us and around us, and nothing captures the essence of movement like the art of dance. This SummerStage show features Indian Classical and Bollywood dancers, belly dancers, and salsa, hip hop, Chinese and Irish dancing. These different styles represent the concept of Shakti through exhilarating movements accompanied by heart-thumping music. Shakti is presented by the Kripalaya Dance Academy and directed by Priya Raju. 


THE LOWDOWN DUSTY BLUES

June 24-25, 2016

The Dust Bowl of the 1930s ripped Oklahoma families apart. Set in Okemah, Oklahoma, birthplace of Woody Guthrie and his ballad "Dust Bowl Blues," this SummerStage show looks at the aftermath of the Dust Bowl as a family implodes. Presented by Echo Theatre Company.

LEGEND OF DARKNESS

June 24-26, 2016

Legend of Darkness is the best 1980s video game you never got to play! Loosely based on Joseph Conrad’s novel Heart of Darkness, the performance is a multimedia production featuring dance, video display and original live music from Canadian composer Christian LeDroit. The dancers are composited into computer-generated visuals on the screen as if the action is set inside a video game. A narrator "plays the game” using the input of the audience to direct the finale of the piece, with multiple outcomes possible. Who dunnit? You decide. Presented by Portico Dans Theatre. 



Allergies: A to Z

June 29, 2016 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join us for a free Silver Elite seminar for ages 60+ with Dr. Keith Miles of Utica Park Clinic. Learn about signs, symptoms and treatment options of allergies. Dr. Miles will also take questions related to allergies and treatment options. Those who are not yet members of Silver Elite may sign up to become members before or at the event. To sign up, visit SilverElite.org or call 918-579-6060.

Wednesday Night Dance in Tulsa

Every Wednesday | 7 - 9 p.m.
July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2016

Dance for all ages. $5 per person. Children 10 and under free. Children 18 and under must be accompanied by adult. Fun family event. You don't need to know how to dance. Just show up! Within a few minutes you will be dancing! *The bridge off Memorial on 15th is closed, so you need to turn east on 14th Street or 16th Street.

Sleep with the Sharks

July 22, 2016

Ever dreamed of dreaming with the sharks? Come join us at the Aquarium for our Sleep with the Sharks overnight event! If sharks aren't your idea of a relaxing nights sleep then feel free to Slumber with the Seahorses! The fun-filled night begins with check-in at 7:00 p.m. and includes a light snack, drinks, dive show, scavenger hunt, flashlight tour, a movie, and then sweet sea-themed dreams! Wake up and join us for breakfast. What to Bring Sleeping bag and pillow. Air mattresses are welcome. Toothbrush, toothpaste and other toiletries as needed. Change of clothes and night clothes if desired. The Cost $45 (plus tax) per person $40 (plus tax) per person – Groups of 15 or more (must register all at once) $35 (plus tax) per person – Oklahoma Aquarium Members (must register on the link above to receive the member discount) The "Fine Print" Information must be filled out for every person including chaperones All participants are required to sign a liability waiver No unchaperoned minors Dinner is not served, please eat before arrival A minimum of 1 adult for every 5 minors There is a minimum age of 5

Credit Report Event

July 26, 2016 | 4 - 7 p.m.

Free Credit Report Event The Alliance for Economic Inclusion, a Financial Education initiative serving all of Northeastern Oklahoma, is hosting a Free Credit Report Event. The Event is open to everyone and will be held on Tuesday July 26th, 2016 4:00-7:00pm and Thursday, July 28th 2:00pm-5:00pm at Goodwill Industries of Tulsa, 2800 Southwest Boulevard, Tulsa, OK 74107. Participants will have the opportunity to obtain a free copy of their Credit Report and sit down with an experienced Lender to review the report in detail, no strings attached! The participant and lender will be able to discuss the importance of credit, details of a report, how the credit score is affected by items, how to resolve any disputes on the report, etc. The Event is Free. For additional information, contact Amber Deramus via email at eat98@eau98eav98eaw98 or via phone at 918-499-4162.

Advances in Treating Depression & Memory Loss

July 28, 2016 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join us for a free Silver Elite seminar for ages 60+ with Dr. Jeff McIlroy, Psychiatrist with Hillcrest Hospital Cushing. Attend this presentation to learn about treatment options for depression and memory loss. Those who are not yet members of Silver Elite may sign up to become members before or at the event. To sign up, visit SilverElite.org or call 918-579-6060.

Credit Report Event

July 28, 2016 | 2 - 5 p.m.

Free Credit Report Event The Alliance for Economic Inclusion, a Financial Education initiative serving all of Northeastern Oklahoma, is hosting a Free Credit Report Event. The Event is open to everyone and will be held on Tuesday July 26th, 2016 4:00-7:00pm and Thursday, July 28th 2:00pm-5:00pm at Goodwill Industries of Tulsa, 2800 Southwest Boulevard, Tulsa, OK 74107. Participants will have the opportunity to obtain a free copy of their Credit Report and sit down with an experienced Lender to review the report in detail, no strings attached! The participant and lender will be able to discuss the importance of credit, details of a report, how the credit score is affected by items, how to resolve any disputes on the report, etc. The Event is Free. For additional information, contact Amber Deramus via email at eat98@eau98eav98eaw98 or via phone at 918-499-4162.

Wednesday Night Dance in Tulsa

Every Wednesday | 7 - 9 p.m.
August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2016

Dance for all ages. $5 per person. Children 10 and under free. Children 18 and under must be accompanied by adult. Fun family event. You don't need to know how to dance. Just show up! Within a few minutes you will be dancing! *The bridge off Memorial on 15th is closed, so you need to turn east on 14th Street or 16th Street.

2016 Spears School of Business Golf Classic at Karsten Creek

August 5, 2016

We will devote any net proceeds from this year’s event to the general scholarship fund for use by Spears School of Business students. * Individual registration – $325 per person by April 1; $375 April 2 and after. *Teams of 4 registration – $1,200 ($300 per person) by April 1; $1,500 ($375 per person) April 2 and after. *We will contact you closer to the date for the names of your team members. *Participant fee includes lunch, refreshments, goody bag and shirt. *Must be 18 or older to play in the Golf Classic.

Back To School Bash

August 6, 2016 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

A FREE health and safety fair for Broken Arrow public and private schools students as well as Union Public School students to get ready to go back to school. • The Health Department will be there to tell you what shots are need and where the next shot clinics will be. • Free haircuts provided by cosmetology students at tech (2nd year students( and will also have professional hairstylist to get everyone ready to go back to school • Safety displays form the Broken Arrow Police and Fire Department • Jupiter Jumps • Free ice cream and snow cones • Free school supplies and clothing for students • Over 65 venders both business and churches will be giving out school suppliespod There are over 65 vendors that participate in this event and a lot of resources are given out to help the children in Broken Arrow have a successful start to the school year. We are also collecting school supplies and they can be dropped off at: Broken Arrow Neighbors, 322 West Broadway 251-7781 (Office) Broken Arrow Police Department, 1101 north 6th Street 918- 451-8213 (Lisa Ford)

Night at the Museum Presents: Main Street Speakeasy

August 10, 2016 | 6:30 p.m.

5 Seconds of Summer Concert

August 18, 2016

On the heels of wrapping up their hugely successful “Rock Out With Your Socks Out Tour,” 5 Seconds of Summer announced plans to return to North America next summer for another extensive run with support from Hey Violet and Roy English. 5 Seconds of Summer spent three months living together in a studio in Los Angeles, writing and recording Sounds Good Feels Good, which was executive produced by rock veteran John Feldmann (All Time Low, Good Charlotte, Boys Like Girls). *Metal detectors and bag searches are required for entry to all BOK Center events.

Movie in the Park: Billy Madison (PG-13) 1995

August 18, 2016 | 8:30 p.m.

Summer's Fifth Night at Utica Square: Jambalaya Jazz Band (Dixieland)

August 18, 2016 | 7 - 9 p.m.

Live music, every Thursday, all summer long. Utica Square's summer concert series serves up everything from jazz to rock to country. There's something different every Thursday and best of all, it's free! Pack a picnic or dine at one of our great restaurants as you unwind to your favorite local bands. Put on your dancing shoes, catch up with family and friends and win great prizes like Utica Square gift certificates and merchandise from Utica Square merchants. Celebrate summer every Thursday at Utica Square. Every Thursday night in the summer from 7 - 9 PM

The Will Rogers Follies

August 19-20, 2016 | 8 p.m. August 21, 2016 | 2 p.m. August 26-27, 2016 | 8 p.m.

Tulsa-area native Will Rogers was a multimedia star like no other before or since. A cowboy with a folksy sense of humor and mad rope-trick skills, he found success as a vaudeville performer, newspaper columnist, radio host, and stage and screen actor. He was the leading political wit and highest paid Hollywood movie star of his time. "The Will Rogers Follies" tells the story of his amazing life (1879-1935) in a series of Ziegfeld Follies-style song-and-dance numbers. With a book by Peter Stone, music by Cy Coleman, and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, the show won six 1991 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. Mitch Adams and Cathy Rose star as Will and Betty Rogers in this production.

2 Chainz & Lil Wayne Concert

August 20, 2016 | 7 p.m.

Summer's Fifth Night at Utica Square: Grady Nichols (Jazz)

August 25, 2016 | 7 - 9 p.m.

Coldplay Concert

August 25, 2016 | 7 p.m.

Coldplay will be stopping at BOK Center in Tulsa on their “Head Full of Dream Tour” on Thursday, August 25 with special guests Alessia Cara and Bishop Briggs.

Oklahoma!

August 25, 2016 | 8 p.m. August 27-28, 2016 | 2 p.m.

The first collaboration between composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II remains, in many ways, their most innovative. It was one of the first Broadway musicals to fully integrate song-and-dance numbers — including “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “People Will Say We’re In Love” and the rip-roaring “Oklahoma!” — into the story. Set in Indian Territory just after the turn of the 20th century, the high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colorful background against which Curly (Sam Briggs), a handsome cowboy, tries to win the heart of Laurey (Ruby Shadley), a winsome farm girl. With these two headstrong romantics holding the reins, their courtship is as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road, but the appeal of a brand-new life together in a brand-new state proves irresistible. Oklahoma, OK!

Heathers: The Musical

August 26-27, 2016 | 8 p.m. August 28, 2016 | 2 p.m.

"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 up to Heather… but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.

Marlon Wayans Live

August 27, 2016 | 7 p.m.

After School Program at the Thrive Center

August 29-31, 2016 | 3 - 6 p.m.

An affordable After School program featuring creative arts classes, homework assistance, tutoring, games and Christian Life skills for Children ages 5-15 years old, 3-6 pm weekdays at International Gospel Center's New Thrive Center @ 7th & Memorial, Tulsa. Cost: $35/week per student ( or $8/day ) Info & registration: www. IGCenter.org or 918.836.5525

After School Program at the Thrive Center

September 1-30, 2016 | 3 - 6 p.m.

An affordable After School program featuring creative arts classes, homework assistance, tutoring, games and Christian Life skills for Children ages 5-15 years old, 3-6 pm weekdays at International Gospel Center's New Thrive Center @ 7th & Memorial, Tulsa. Cost: $35/week per student ( or $8/day ) Info & registration: www. IGCenter.org or 918.836.5525

The Will Rogers Follies

September 2, 2016 | 8 p.m. September 3, 2016 | 2 p.m.

Tulsa-area native Will Rogers was a multimedia star like no other before or since. A cowboy with a folksy sense of humor and mad rope-trick skills, he found success as a vaudeville performer, newspaper columnist, radio host, and stage and screen actor. He was the leading political wit and highest paid Hollywood movie star of his time. "The Will Rogers Follies" tells the story of his amazing life (1879-1935) in a series of Ziegfeld Follies-style song-and-dance numbers. With a book by Peter Stone, music by Cy Coleman, and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, the show won six 1991 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. Mitch Adams and Cathy Rose star as Will and Betty Rogers in this production.

Heathers: The Musical

September 2-3, 2016 | 8 p.m. September 4, 2016 | 2 p.m.

"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 up to Heather… but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.

Postoak Wine and Jazz Festival

September 2-4, 2016

Backwoods Music Festival

September 2-4, 2016

Stars Go Dim Concert

September 7, 2016 | 7 p.m.

Wednesday Night Dance in Tulsa

Every Wednesday | 7 - 9 p.m.
September 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2016

Dance for all ages. $5 per person. Children 10 and under free. Children 18 and under must be accompanied by adult. Fun family event. You don't need to know how to dance. Just show up! Within a few minutes you will be dancing! *The bridge off Memorial on 15th is closed, so you need to turn east on 14th Street or 16th Street.

Dixie Chicks Concert

September 8, 2016 | 7:30 p.m.

AARP Presents Movie in the Park: Catch Me If You Can (PG-13) 2002

September 8, 2016 | 8:30 p.m.

Blue Whale Comedy Festival - Brady Arts District

September 8-11, 2016 | 5 p.m.

I Love the '90s

September 9, 2016 | 7:30 p.m.

Disney's Newsies

September 14-15, 2016 | 7:30 p.m. September 16-17, 2016 | 8 p.m. September 18, 2016 | 7 p.m.

They delivered the papers...until they made the headlines! NEWSIES, based on the 1992 movie, is another smash-hit, crowd-pleasing musical from Disney. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance filled with one heart-pounding number after another. Inspired by the Newsboys Strike of 1899, NEWSIES tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York. It features a score by Alan Menken (Beauty and the Beast) and Jack Feldman (The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride), a book by Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots), choreography by Christopher Gattelli (South Pacific), and direction by Jeff Calhoun (Big River).

Movie in the Park: Steel Magnolias (PG-13) 1989

September 15, 2016 | 8:30 p.m.

Tegan and Sara LIVE

September 19, 2016 | 8 p.m.

Price Rubin Helps Kick Off Feagin Guest Artist Series with Recital by Alex Slobodyanik

September 20, 2016 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

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. At the age of 15, Slobodyanik became the youngest pianist ever to win the Young Concert Artists International Auditions. He subsequently received the Grand Prize at the Stravinsky Awards International Piano Competition and a Young Artist of the Year Award from the Gilmore Foundation, establishing him as one of the leading pianists of his generation. He has appeared at Lincoln Center, UNESCO Hall in Paris, the Great Hall in Moscow, Suntory Hall in Tokyo and a host of other major venues throughout the United States and Europe.

ONCE

September 27-28, 2016 | 7:30 p.m.

Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, it tells the story of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a sensitive young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. Based on the critically acclaimed 2007 film starring Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, ONCE incorporates the music and lyrics the duo wrote and performed in the movie, including the Academy Award-winning song “Falling Slowly.”

Home Schoolers

September 27-30, 2016 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Home Schoolers Come and enjoy our Thrive Center state of the art facility for FREE between 1-3pm daily Free wi-fi. Free use of Apple TV for group teaching/movies. Use of our classrooms for group teaching sessions. Opportunity for older students to volunteer in the program and receive community service hrs. Free coffee. To benefits from the above offer, homeschoolers are required to register for our creative arts/after school program for an affordable cost of $35 per week per student (or $8/day). Program includes: Creative Arts Classes- drama, dance, and handbells Opportunity to share the Gospel to the community using the arts Involvement with the community Christmas production on Sunday December 18 @ 6pm Tutoring/Homework Assistance Elementary Grades Pre-K-6:- Reading, Writing, and math Upper Level Grades 7-12:- Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Spanish, and French Location: 555 S Memorial Drive (7th and Memorial) Info & registration: www.IGCenter.org or 918.836.5525

Xplore Justice Tulsa

October 1, 2016 | 10 a.m.

XPLORE is a team-based adventure race through the city for athletes and fun-seekers of all ability levels. Your team can travel on foot or use public transit as you race to various locations around the city, solve clues, and interact with locals to complete wild challenges along the way. XPLORE is a massive scavenger hunt gone wild where you'll get to experience the city like never before, meet lots of other fun adventurers, and get a great workout! Top teams will win prizes and all teams receive entry into the Finish Line Festival, which includes live music, food trucks, and great sponsorship giveaways. This event benefits The Demand Project (www.TheDemandProject.org), which works toward the eradication of sexual exploitation, with an emphasis on the sexual exploitation of children.

Home Schoolers

October 1-31, 2016 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Home Schoolers Come and enjoy our Thrive Center state of the art facility for FREE between 1-3pm daily Free wi-fi. Free use of Apple TV for group teaching/movies. Use of our classrooms for group teaching sessions. Opportunity for older students to volunteer in the program and receive community service hrs. Free coffee. To benefits from the above offer, homeschoolers are required to register for our creative arts/after school program for an affordable cost of $35 per week per student (or $8/day). Program includes: Creative Arts Classes- drama, dance, and handbells Opportunity to share the Gospel to the community using the arts Involvement with the community Christmas production on Sunday December 18 @ 6pm Tutoring/Homework Assistance Elementary Grades Pre-K-6:- Reading, Writing, and math Upper Level Grades 7-12:- Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Spanish, and French Location: 555 S Memorial Drive (7th and Memorial) Info & registration: www.IGCenter.org or 918.836.5525

After School Program at the Thrive Center

October 1-31, 2016 | 3 - 6 p.m.

An affordable After School program featuring creative arts classes, homework assistance, tutoring, games and Christian Life skills for Children ages 5-15 years old, 3-6 pm weekdays at International Gospel Center's New Thrive Center @ 7th & Memorial, Tulsa. Cost: $35/week per student ( or $8/day ) Info & registration: www. IGCenter.org or 918.836.5525