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Arts
FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES MUSEUM MASTERS ART SHOW, Sunday to Nov. 30. All art is for sale. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Five Civilized Tribes Museum. Admission: $3, adults; $2, seniors 65 and older; $1.50, students; and free, children under 6. Group rates for 10 or more are available. The museum is handicap accessible. Information: Mary Robinson, 683-1701, or fivetribes.org.
ATALOA LODGE MUSEUM, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, next to Bacone College Chapel. Exhibits show history and culture of tribes and collections of American Indian artifacts in the United States, including Choctaw, Navajo, Apache baskets and Maria Martinez black pottery. Information: 781-7283.
PAINTING, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Kiwanis Senior Citizens Center, 119 Spaulding Blvd. Violet Blair will oversee the class. If you paint and would like help, come join the class. Information: 684-6310.
OPEN STUDIO, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Muskogee Art Guild, 315 Court St. Free. Information: Beverly Keeley, 683-4265.
SMALL WORKS ART SALE, hosted by Tahlequah Arts Guild, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday to Nov. 29, Fifth Street Gallery, corner of Fifth Street and Park Hill Road, Tahlequah.
HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW, Nov. 29 and 30, Muskogee Civic Center. Information: Johnnie Kelley, 686-8585.
CHEROKEE ARTISTS ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS ART SHOW, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6, 202 E. Fifth St., Tahlequah, behind Taco Bell. Watch for signs. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the art, snacks and festivities. Information: 458-0008, 479-8884 or 682-5296.
Benefits
BENEFIT TEAM ROPING for Makenzie Floyd, 3, noon Nov. 29, King’s Pen Arena, Oklahoma 412, Inola. Entry fee is $20. Books open at 11 a.m. Proceeds will go to a fund to help with medical expenses for Floyd’s fight against leukemia. Information: 633-9589.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. Dec. 6, first Saturday, VFW Post 474, 3811 W. Okmulgee Ave. Cost: $4, adults; $3, children under 12. Menu: Pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, coffee or juice. Proceeds benefit the comfort items for the VA Medical Center veterans and families.
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6, Okay Senior Citizens Center. Refreshments served. Booth space available to crafters for $15. Information: 682-0255.
ANNUAL COOKIE AND CANDY SALE, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6, St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Hall, 323 N. Virginia St. Purchase homemade cookies and candy by the pound.
MUSKOGEE CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR, and 16th annual Christmas by Candlelight, 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7, day tour; and 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 7, night tour. Tickets: $8, day tour, and $25, night tour, and available at Rustic Elegance, First National Bank, Viva’s, Bella Mea’s, Just Imagine Decorating, Economy Pharmacy, Haley and Loyd Jewelry, I’m A Basket Case, Citizen’s Security Bank. Day tour homes: Dan and Lee Ann Langston, 1628 N. Country Club Road; John and Ronda Engelbrecht, 2525 N. Country Club Road; Greg and Linda Gaither guest house, 3200 Cherry Place; Chad and Barbara Richardson, 215 13th St.; Eddie and Bubbles Rogers, 5421 S. 32nd St. East; and Jay and Maggie Williams, 1421 Boston. Night tour homes: Mike Leonard and Ginger Batson, 3916 Putter Place; Ellen Kelley, 2606 Fort Davis Drive; and Harvey Price and Kay Middleton, 2501 N. Country Club Road.
WAGONER HOLIDAY HOME TOUR, 1 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7. Tickets: $10, can be purchased at any of the homes on tour. Refreshments will be served. Homes are marked with pink and green balloons, watch for signs. Benefits: Community projects. Sponsor: The Rose Garden Club. Homes: Mike and Lori Goforth, 106 N.E. Second St.; Valena Enslen, 402 S. McQuarrie Ave.; Don Yates, 801 S. Hall Ave.; Stephen and Don Wilcox, 75581 Oklahoma 16; Larry and Deena Stacy-Bottom, 74372 S. 200 Road.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BREAKFAST, 7 to 11 a.m. Dec. 13, second Saturday of the month, Masonic Lodge Alpha No. 12, Lee Street, Fort Gibson. Cost: $5. Information: 441-5405 or 869-8481.
OPEN SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT, 8 a.m. Dec. 13, Muskogee Hatbox Fields. The fundraiser is for an orphanage project in Haiti. There is a three-game guarantee. Cost: $300 per team, coed with men’s league rules. Any number of men and women players allowed. Information: (405) 464-9300 or e-mail jerrodmurr@yahoo.com.
FORT GIBSON CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES, 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 14, Fort Gibson. Tickets: $4, advanced; $5 at the door, and are on sale Nov. 24 at the Community Education and Administration offices at Fort Gibson Schools, and Century 21 Clinkenbeard Agency. Benefits: Fort Gibson Community Education Foundation scholarship program and fund. Homes: Pat and Melinda Sterner, 209 Coventry Lane; Todd and Veronica Hefner, 1452 Manor Place, Spurlock Addition; Mark and Katrina McCroskey, 1485 Deer Run; Christine Cannarsa, 1445 West Deer Run; and John and Misha Johnson, 701 Sterling Hill Drive.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT DAV BENEFIT BREAKFAST, 7 to 10 a.m. Dec. 20, third Saturdays, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 7, 4815 W. Okmulgee Ave. Cost: $4, adults; $2, children under 12. Menu: eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, buckwheat pancakes, coffee, milk and juice. Proceeds directly support local Disabled American Veterans and their families.
Classes
BELLY DANCE CLASSES, 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Champion Fitness. Non-members may attend. Tuesday classes are from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at Hope Episcopal Church. Monday classes are from 4 to 5:15 p.m. at Muskogee Swim and Fitness Center. Non-members may attend there, too, for $5. Instructor: Eve Whitney-Newton.
PILATES FOR PINK Workout for a Cause, 5:15 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturdays, and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Muskogee Swim and Fitness Center, 566 N. Sixth St. Cost: $5. All guest fees for pilates classes throughout October go to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Information: 681-4733.
CARDIO PUMP, group fitness class, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, Muskogee Swim and Fitness Center, 566 N. Sixth St. Cost: $5, or monthly membership. Information: 681-4733.
YOGA STRETCH AND STRENGTHEN, 5:30 p.m. Mondays, runs for six weeks, Grace Episcopal Church. Cost: $25. Information: Martha Stoodley, 683-2373.
OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION CLASS, 1 p.m. Tuesday, second floor, Muskogee Public Library. The class will address handling problems with spreadsheet calculation, locating a specific Web site, and other general questions. Participants are invited to bring technology related questions for discussion. The workshop is free and open to the public. Information: 682-6657, Ext. 245.
GYMNASTIC CLASSES, Tuesdays, month-to-month basis. Fort Gibson North Education Building, 500 S. Ross, Fort Gibson. Cost: $35 month, for two nights a week; $20 month, for one night. Beginners will be on Monday nights 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. and Thursday nights 4:45 to 5:45 p.m., intermediate classes are on Tuesday and Thursday nights 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., advanced classes are on Tuesday and Thursday 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Information: 478-4034.
YOGA, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, First United Methodist Church. Cost: $25 for six weeks. Information: Martha Stoodley, 683-2373, or stoodleymartha@gmail.com.
CERTIFIED RED CROSS PREPAREDNESS CLASSES, CPR is Nov. 29, and CPR PRO is Jan. 10, American Red Cross, 566 N. Sixth St. Information: Marla Garcia, 682-1366, or www.tulsaredcross.com for enrollment and more information.
AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Agape Fellowship, 505 W. Okmulgee Ave. The class is open to any licensed driver but will focus on the mature driver and how to compensate for the changes that occur as we age. Space is limited. To make reservations, call 687-6558. Cost: $10 per person and completion of the course will allow you a discount on your auto insurance for the next three years.
HONEYSUCKLE: GATHERING, PROCESSING AND WEAVING, presented by Cherokee Basket Weaver’s Association, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 10 and 17, 2009, gatherings; Jan. 24, 2009, processing; and Jan. 31, 2009, weaving. These traditional workshop/classes include the oral history of traditions Cherokee basket weaving. Cost: $25 per day. Information: www.cherokeebasketweaversassociation.org.
Concerts
MONTHLY SINGING, 7 p.m. today, third Friday, Keefeton Assembly of God. Everyone is welcome. Information: Pastor Shawn Miller, 681-7554.
LIVE MUSIC, Creek Nation Casino-Muscogee, 3420 W. Peak Blvd., featuring live bands, 10 p.m. Fridays, free admission. Information: 693-1825 or online www.muscogee-casino.com.
SUSPICIOUS KNAPSACK IN CONCERT, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Rowsey Chapel of St. Paul United Methodist Church, 21st Street and West Okmulgee Avenue. Muskogee Musical Arts Society will present the local woodwind quintet in a program. Members of the quintet are Holly Miller, flute; Martin Bebb, oboe; Tom Yadon, clarinet; Keith Garrison, horn; and Darren Magady, bassoon. The concert is free and open to the public.
ALASH: A TUVAN THROAT SINGING ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m. Monday, NSU Playhouse, corner of Downing and Muskogee, Tahlequah, presented by Northeastern State University College of Liberal Arts and the Sequoyah Institute. Alash ensemble is a quartet of master throat singers from Tuva, a tiny republic in the heart of Central Asia. The ancient art of throat singing developed among the nomadic herdsmen of this region. Information: 458-2075.
LIVE MUSIC AT THE CANEBRAKE, Wednesdays, on the patio, weather permitting, four miles east of Wagoner on Oklahoma 51.
PHILLIP ZOELLNER BAND — “JETS” CD release party, Thursday, Cain’s Ballroom, 423 S. Main St., Tulsa. Ticket information: www.cainsballroom.com or 584-2306.
THE LINK FAMILY of Missouri, in concert, 6 p.m. Nov. 30, Calvary Baptist Church, 220 S. R St. The group performs bluegrass and gospel music. Everyone is welcome.
CASTING CROWNS CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION SHOW, Nov. 30, BOK Center, Tulsa. Tickets: $75, $40, $30 and $20, available at Tulsa Convention Center Box Office, www.bokcenter.com, all tickets.com outlets, or charge by phone toll free, (877) 885-7222.
LITTLE JOY (FABRIZIO MORETTI OF THE STROKES, Rodrigo Aramante of Los Hermanos and Binki Shaprio) with special guest Dead Trees, Nov. 30, Cain’s Ballroom, 423 S. Main St., Tulsa. Ticket information: www.cainsballroom.com or 584-2306.
THE FOUR FRESHMEN CHRISTMAS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Northeastern State University Center for the Performing Arts, Tahlequah. The Four Freshmen bring their brand of vocal harmony as they share some favorite Christmas tunes such as “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and so more. The award-winning NSU Jazz Ensemble will open the concert. Reservations are encouraged. Call 458-2075 to make your reservation. Cost: $20 adults; $14 for people 60 or older; $10 for students, children. Show is presented by Northeastern State University and the Sequoyah Institute. Sponsor: Cox Pharmacy. Funding is from Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
JASON CRABB IN CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Eastern Heights Baptist Church, 2401 Haskell Blvd. A love-offering will be taken. Information: 682-5556.
TRACE ADKINS LIVE IN CONCERT, 8 p.m. Dec. 5, BOK Center, Tulsa. Tickets on sale now, $42 and $52, http://www.bokcenter.com.
HANDEL’S MESSIAH, presented by Muskogee Community Chorus and Orchestra, 8 p.m. Dec. 8, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2120 W. Okmulgee Ave.
TAKING BACK SUNDAY with special guests Envy on the Coast and My Solstice, Dec. 9, Cain’s Ballroom, 423 S. Main St., Tulsa. Ticket information: www.cainsballroom.com or 584-2306.
MTV PRESENTS BRENDAN JAMES, Dec. 11, Cain’s Ballroom, 423 S. Main St., Tulsa. Ticket information: www.cainsballroom.com or 584-2306.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT presented by Muskogee High School choirs, 7 p.m. Dec. 11, Muskogee High School Performing Arts Center, 3200 E. Shawnee. Free admission.
CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA, 7 p.m. Dec. 12, 13 and 14, First Assembly of God, 3100 Gulick St., present its drama, a 45-member choir and an orchestra of from 12 to 15 presenting “The Splendor of Christmas.”
THE 13th ANNUAL RED DIRT CHRISTMAS featuring Cross Canadian Ragweed, Stoney LaRue and Red Dirt Rangers, Dec. 13, Cain’s Ballroom, 423 S. Main St., Tulsa. Ticket information: www.cainsballroom.com or 584-2306.
ST. PAUL DINNER AND MUSICAL PROGRAM, 6 p.m. Dec. 14, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2120 W. Okmulgee Ave. Choir is directed by Ineta Bebb, 6 p.m. Dec. 14.
HILLDALE BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Hilldale Event Center, 400 E. Smith Ferry Road.
ELECTRIC TOUCH with special guests Radio and Aranda, Dec. 18, Cain’s Ballroom, 423 S. Main St., Tulsa. Ticket information: www.cainsballroom.com or 584-2306.
ELI YOUNG BAND with special guest Bleu Edmondson, Dec. 20, Cain’s Ballroom, 423 S. Main St., Tulsa. Ticket information: www.cainsballroom.com or 584-2306.
SATURDAY NIGHT SPOTLIGHT LIVE, 7 p.m. Dec. 20, third Saturday, The Roxy theater, downtown, 220 W. Okmulgee Ave. Doors open, 6 p.m. The Beau Weevliz are one of the groups performing. Cost: $5 admission for adults; children 12 and under, free. Information call Michael Anthamatten, 616-5003.
BRAD AND MARY K. HENDERSON IN CONCERT, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21, First Baptist Church, 111 S. Seventh St.
BRAD PAISLEY AND SPECIAL GUESTS Dierks Bentley and Darius Rucker, Jan. 24, 2009, BOK Center, Tulsa. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Nov. 15. Tickets: $46.75 and $39.75 and available online at www.bokcenter.com, area Reasor’s and Homeland stores, Arby’s Box Office or by calling 1-866-7-BOKCTR.
CITIZEN COPE with special guest Alice Smith, Feb. 12, 2009, Cain’s Ballroom, 423 S. Main St., Tulsa. Ticket information: www.cainsballroom.com or 584-2306.
Dances
ADULT BALLROOM CLASSES, 6 p.m. Fridays, Cockle Dance Studio, 407 N. York St. Learn swing, waltz, fox-trot and Latin dancing. Cost: $45 monthly, per couple. Information: 683-4653.
ROUND DANCING, 5 to 7 p.m. beginners, 7 to 9 p.m. intermediate, Sundays, Hatbox Dance Building, 540 S. 40th St. Instructors: Pat and Erma Chamberlain. Information: 687-8018.
LINE DANCING AT HATBOX, 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, 640 S. 40th St. Cost: $2, beginner, intermediate and advanced line dances. All ages welcome. Information: 683-3572.
BEGINNERS LINE DANCING, 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Kiwanis Senior Citizens Center, 119 Spaulding Blvd. Cost: $1. Information: 683-3572.
BELLY DANCERCISE FOR BEGINNERS, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Parish Hall, Grace Episcopal Church, 218 N. Sixth St. Cost: $20 per month, $5 per week. Information: Eve Newton, 816-6017.
SWING DANCE CLASSES, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Jazz Depot, Tulsa. Dance instructors are Jamin Jackson and Gina Bradford. They will teach west coast swing dance, cha-cha and salsa dancing. Cost: $5 each class. Sign up at the Jazz Hall office, 596-1001.
SENIOR CITIZENS DANCE, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Hatbox Dance Building, 540 S. 40th St. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost: $2.50 per person. Band: Country Cookin’ with Jim Forst, Mel Buckner, Chuck Hayes and David Fielding. No alcohol allowed. Age: 50 plus. Information: 684-6310.
BEGINNER’S LINE DANCE LESSONS, 7 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Hatbox Dance Building, 540 S. 40th St. Free. Stay for dance-as-you-learn lessons from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: $2 per person. No alcohol or smoking allowed. All ages welcome. Information: 360-2709.
LINE DANCING, 10 to 11:30 a.m. first, second, fourth Thursdays, 1 to 2:30 p.m. third Thursday, Kiwanis Senior Citizens Center, 119 Spaulding Blvd. Free. Information: 683-3572 or 684-6310.
SQUARE DANCES, 8 p.m. Dec. 9, second Tuesdays, Community Building, Cherokee and Jefferson streets, Wagoner. Sponsor: Teacup Chains Plus Square Dance Club. Workshop begins at 7:30 p.m. Caller: Shane Greer and guests. Information: 485-3186.
Events
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS ARTS, CRAFTS, WINE, Antiques, and More, today through Sunday, Shawnee Mall, Shawnee. Wine sampling from five of Oklahoma’s wineries. Holiday exhibits from one end of the mall to the other. Featuring the guitar music of guest artist Edgar Cruz. Special appearance by Former OU football players Jamelle Holiway and Eric Thunander.
TEAM ROPING, Barton Arena of Warner is producing team roping draw pots on Fridays and Saturdays — Fridays, Barton Arena in Warner, and Saturdays, Hilltop Arena in Muskogee. Books open, 7 p.m. and close 8 p.m. Information: 463-3269 or 616-9269 or e-mail letsrope@crosstel.net.
PLAYNIGHT SERIES 2008, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Porter Roundup Club. Events include flag race, cloverleaf barrels, pole bending and surprise event. Negative coggins required, original copy. Concessions. Information: 261-9690.
CHRISTIAN COFFEEHOUSE, 8 to 11 p.m. Fridays, Ark of Faith, 401 E. Broadway, featuring Rufus and Dixie Hooper with Friends of Jesus. Juanita Jackson will lead worship. Audience members may bring one song, one poem, one two- to three-minute testimony.
CORNUCOPIA SALE OF ART, ANTIQUES, BASKETS, STAIN GLASS, CRAFTS, ETC., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Cherokee County Community Building, 908 S. College Ave., Tahlequah. Sponsor: A.N.G.E.L.S. Foundation Inc. Lunch will be available. Booth space is limited for $15. A.N.G.E.L.S. Foundation is a not for profit family advocacy community outreach. Information: Renee Fite, 207-7507.
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, fourth Saturday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Parish Life Center, 301 N. Virginia. Free. Enter through the west doors. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council No. 962. Information: Alan Zbavitel, Grand Knight, 683-1662 or Joe Brandt, K of C activities chairman, 577-6141.
SPORTS COLLECTIBLES SALE, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Arrowhead Mall. The following items will be available for sale: sports cards, autographs, jerseys, T-shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, OU and OSU leather jackets. Information: 686-3662.
STORYTIME AT WALDENBOOKS, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Waldenbooks, Arrowhead Mall, 501 N. Main St. Traditional storytelling, clowns, puppets, sing-along songs and guest readers will be featured during the school year. Information: 687-3112.
COMMUNITY UNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Martin Luther King Center, 627 N. Third St. It’s free with entertainment, clothing giveaway and prizes. Everyone is welcome.
SEE YOU AT THE POLE, 7:30 a.m. Thursdays, Wagoner High School. Ministers, parents and grandparents are welcome to support students by attending prayer before school. Information: Peggy Bruce, 485-4902.
THANKSGIVING DAY DINNER, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, St. Paul United Methodist Church. Everyone welcome.
CHRISTMAS KINGDOM AIR-BLOWN WORLD HOLIDAY INFLATABLES, dusk to 10 p.m. Thursday to Dec. 31, The Castle of Muskogee, Fern Mountain Road and U.S. 69. Entrance is free but donations are accepted. Drive through The Castle’s Christmas Kingdom with more than 1,000 Christmas inflatables ranging from 4 to 13 feet tall. Everyone from Santa and Rudolph to the Grinch and Spongebob Squarepants are on display. Shop at Santa’s Workshop to make Christmas gifts by hand or visit the Christmas Village. Information: 687-3625.
THE GARDEN OF LIGHTS, dusk to 10 p.m. Thursday to Jan. 1, Honor Heights Park, North 40th Street. Entrance is free but donations are accepted. The drive-through display includes more than a million shimmering lights that enhance the natural beauty of the park, gardens, trees, gazebo, waterfalls and ponds. Gift shop is on site. Information: Muskogee Parks and Recreation, 684-6302.
DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING OLD SCHOOL PARTY, 10 p.m. Nov. 28, Azalea Inn, 800 S. 32nd St. Music by The Black Rocker. Admission: $5.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE, hosted by Muskogee New Friends, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 4, first Thursdays of the month, Muskogee Civic Center, second floor. Information: Sherri Apperson, 686-9453.
DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS WALK AND OPEN HOUSE, 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 4. Stroll the sidewalks of downtown Muskogee and enjoy the sights, sounds and fragrant smells of Christmas. Complimentary refreshments at participating businesses, local entertainment and a drawing for Magic Holiday money totaling $500. Information: Downtown Muskogee Inc., 683-2400.
LIGHTS ON AT SEMINARY HALL, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Northeastern State University campus, Tahlequah.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND CRAFTS FAIR, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6, Eufaula Community Center. There will be quilts, Christmas decorations, homemade gifts, soaps and more.
MUSKOGEE GARDEN CLUB CIVIC PROJECT, 9 a.m. Dec. 6. Volunteers will meet in front of Muskogee Chamber of Commerce office to plant 1,000 tulips bulbs on Broadway. This is the fourth year the club has purchased and planted bulbs on Broadway. Information: Matthew Weatherbee, civic projects chairman, 682-9276.
CRAFTY MAMAS WAGONER ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7, Exhibitor’s Show Barn, between Maple Park and the football stadium, Wagoner. It is being held in conjunction with Wagoner Christmas shows, Christmas Home Tour and businesses in Wagoner. Vendors with handmade items have registered from Wagoner, Broken Arrow, Checotah and Muskogee with only a few spaces available. Booth rental is $50 for both days. Information: Teri Hoffman, 485-4679; or Terri Nicholas, 520-5040.
EMERALD BALL, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Herb Rozell Ballroom, Northeastern State University Center, Tahlequah. Black tie optional. Tickets: $75 before Dec. 2, $85 each at the door. Information: 458-2143.
MUSKOGEE COUNTY GOSPEL SINGING CONVENTION, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 7, first Sundays, except October; Greenleaf Apartments, 715 S. York St. Information: Zane and Linda Harding, 733-4259; or Charles and Fay Learned, 683-4230.
COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, 8 to 10 a.m. Dec. 13, second Saturday, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Activity Center, 2130 W. Okmulgee Ave. Free. Enter through the south doors. Information: 687-7571.
SANTA CLAUS BREAKFAST, 9:30 a.m. until noon Dec. 13, Muskogee High School cafeteria, in association with McDonald’s and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Muskogee area children accompanied by an adult are welcome. Meals for children are free.
CHRISTMAS IN THE DEPOT DISTRICT, Dec. 20, Three Rivers Museum and Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, tour both museums free of charge and enjoy toys from the past display, music throughout the day and prize drawings. Information: Beth Seim, OMHOF executive director, 687-0800, or 686-6624
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR, featuring the Rockettes, show times vary Dec. 22 to 24, BOK Center, Tulsa. Tickets: $76, $51 and $27. Tickets will go on sale in September. Group sales available now. Ticket information is available online at www.bokcenter.com, area Homeland stores, Tulsa Convention Center Box Office or by calling 1-877-TULSA-CC. Information: 596-7153.
DANCING WITH THE STARS TOUR, Jan. 2, 2009, BOK Center, Tulsa. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday. Tickets: $51.50, $67, $97, $127, and $195 and available online at www.bokcenter.com, area Reasor’s and Homeland stores, Arby’s Box Office or by calling 1-866-7-BOKCTR.
MUSKOGEE BRIDAL SHOWCASE, 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 25, 2009, Muskogee Civic Center. There will be merchants to help with every aspect of your wedding planning. Door prizes will be given. Tickets: $5 at the door. Booth space available. Information: Peggy Lamb, 687-1851.
MISS OR MR. AZALEA PAGEANT, March 28, 2009, Muskogee Civic Center. Pageant is open to girls from birth to 18 and boys from birth to 36 months. Information: Debbie Morgan, 463-2693.
Exercise
PRENATAL YOGA, 4 to 5 p.m. Sundays, The Canebrake, four miles east of Wagoner on Oklahoma 51. Instructor is Kristie Hale, RYT 200. All trimesters welcome. Information: 485-5793 or www.thecanebrake.com.
WEDNESDAY YOGA, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, First United Methodist Church Parlor, 600 E. Okmulgee Ave. Cost: $25, for six one-hour classes. Information: Martha Stoodley, 683-2373 or stoodleymartha@gmail.com.
Parades
WARNER CHRISTMAS PARADE, 9 a.m. Nov. 29, Warner. Lineup begins at 8:30 a.m. Celebrate a Cowboy Christmas in honor of Connors State College Centennial Year. Prizes for best floats. Entry forms available at Armstrong Bank in Warner and Warner City Hall. No entry fee required.
WAGONER CHRISTMAS PARADE, 7 p.m. Dec. 4. Theme is “The Greatest Show on Earth — the Birth of Jesus Christ.” The parade begins at Fred’s on Cherokee Street, proceeds west to Main Street. It ends at the Methodist Church.
EUFAULA CHRISTMAS PARADE, 1 p.m. Dec. 6. It begins at Eufaula High School and goes north through downtown. It is community-wide and aimed at children. Information: City Hall, 689-2534.
CHECOTAH CHRISTMAS PARADE, 4 p.m. Dec. 6, starting at Checotah High School on Jefferson Drive. Theme is “Christmas in the Park.” The parade goes through downtown. After the parade, will be the lighting of the town Christmas tree at 5 p.m. at Pocket Park. Santa will be there, along with refreshments, singing and more.
MUSKOGEE DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS PARADE, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Theme: “Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas!” Entry deadline is Nov. 19. For entry applications, contact Downtown Muskogee Inc. at P.O. Box 2065, Muskogee, 74402, call 683-2400; or visit www.muskogeephoenix.com and click on Christmas parade.
TAHLEQUAH CHRISTMAS PARADE, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Theme: “The Sounds of Christmas.” The parade begins near Northeastern State University and proceed downtown along Muskogee Avenue. Grand marshal is the Tulsa German Bugle Corps. Sponsor is Bank of Cherokee County.
BRAGGS CHRISTMAS PARADE, 7 p.m. Dec. 13. Line up will begin 6 p.m. in front of Braggs City Hall. Information: Braggs City Hall, 487-5952.
Reunions
MUSKOGEE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1993, 15-year reunion, 7 p.m. to midnight Nov. 28, Muskogee Fairgrounds. Cost: $20 per person or $35 per couple. Information: Brandy Howard, 351-8929, or mhsclassof93@aol.com.
MUSKOGEE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1989 20-year class reunion, July 17 and 18, 2009. Contact committee members if you have any information on class members or questions: Kim Nevitt-Griffin, 360-8248 or kimjgriffin@cox.net; Nikki Gregory-Burton, 681-0258 or nixx960@hotmail.com; or Angela Stark-Satterfield, 682-8986 or bruceandangela.sat@sbcglobal.net
Theater
“LESSONS AND CAROLS,” 5 p.m. Dec. 2, Bacone Chapel, Bacone College. The annual Christmas program features local pastors, students and the Mayor John Tyler Hammons will be the narrators.
“THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT, EVER,” 8 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, and 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Muskogee Little Theatre, Cincinnati and D streets. Chrissie Wagner will direct the production. Advance tickets at Soundworld, 123 E. Okmulgee Ave., 683-4901. Tickets may also be available at the theater box-office one hour prior to curtain. In this Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant are faced with casting the Herdman kids — probably the most inventively awful kids in history. The Herdman kids collide with the Christmas story head on. Information: www.muskogeelittletheatre.com or call 816-0688.
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE,” 8 p.m. Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13; 2 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14, Armory Municipal Center Auditorium, 100 N. Water St., Tahlequah. Tahlequah Community Playhouse will present the radio play. Tickets: $7, adults, and $4, students and children. Information: 458-9406.
AUDITIONS FOR NEIL SIMON’S “RUMORS,” 5 p.m. Dec. 7, Broken Arrow Community Playhouse, 1800 S. Main St., Broken Arrow. Cast: Five men and five women ages 20 to 50 plus. Audition will consist of cold readings from the script, a resume and photo would be appreciated. The play opens Feb. 6. Information: 258-0077. Audition forms are available at www.bacptheatre.com.
“HARLEM NUTCRACKER,” 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Sadler Arts Academy, 800 Altamont St. Admission: $5. Matinees for Muskogee Public School students Dec. 15, 16, 17. Admission $1.
“SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS,” a children’s program, preschool through sixth grade, in a choral and drama play, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, First Baptist Church, 111 S. Seventh St.
“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE — THE MUSICAL,” 7 p.m. Dec. 17, 19, 20, 21, Boulevard Christian Church, 1700 W. Shawnee. Free admission. Information: 682-7822.
