Weekend Warmup: Special July 4 edition
Randy Travis
Here is a look at the events going on throughout the state during this action-packed holiday weekend of July 3-5:
- Hear country star Randy Travis and view fireworks at 8 p.m. Saturday at Frontier City, 11501 N I-35 Service Road. Information: www.frontiercity.com.
- Watch Carpenter Square Theatre stage “The Little Dog Laughed” at 8 tonight at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker. Information: 232-6500 or www.carpentersquare.com.
- NORMAN- Hear Pat Green at 8 tonight at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9. Information: 322-6464 or www.riverwind.com.
- McLOUD – Take in a parade, carnival, yummy treats and more at the annual McLoud Blackberry Festival from 5 p.m. to midnight today, 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 5 p.m. to midnight Sunday at Veteran’s Park. Information: 964-6566 or www.mcloudchamber.com.
A participant marches in the 2008 LibertyFest parade. (Photo by Amy Rymer/The Oklahoman Archives)
- EDMOND - Take in a parade, families activities, fireworks and more at LibertyFest, which continues today and Saturday at various venues around Edmond. Information: www.libertyfest.org.
- NORMAN – See “The Bremen Town Musicians,” a musical tale presented by the University of Oklahoma’s Summer Theatre, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Sunday at A. Max Weitzenhoffer Theatre, 563 Elm Ave. Information: 325-4101.
- See performances by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Resident Funk, Rock Diaries and more, plus a huge fireworks display, at Bricktown’s Red, White & Boom on the River at Oklahoma and Sheridan avenues. The action starts at 6 tonight and 3 p.m. Saturday. Information: 236-4143.
- Watch the Oklahoma Redhawks play the Omaha Royals at 7:05 p.m. Saturday at the AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. Information: www.oklahomaredhawks.com.
- BETHANY – Take in a variety of family activities and fireworks at the annual Freedom Festival at Eldon Lyon Park, 7400 NW 39. The event kicks off at 7:30 a.m. Saturday with the Centennial Freedom Run. Information: www.cityofbethany.org.
STROUD – Watch women throw rolling pins and men toss bricks at the International Brick & Rolling Pin Festival, which pits competitors from Stroud, OK, USA, against those from Stroud, Australia and Stroud, England. The event starts at 7 p.m. Saturday at Foster Park, with a fireworks show after. Information: (918) 968-4910.
Shawna Russell
- DRUMRIGHT – Hear country singer Shawna Russell, along with Outlaw Son, Jason Savory Band and more, plus fireworks, at the Drumright Fourth of July Celebration at Sellers Ranch north of town. Information: (918) 352-2443.
- FORT SILL – Listen to country star Tim McGraw and the Eli Young Band at 7 tonight at the Fort Sill Polo Field. Information: (800) 999-2987.
- MIAMI – Hear country singer Chuck Wicks at 8 tonight at Buffalo Run Casino, 1000 Buffalo Run Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. Information: www.ticketstorm.com.
- Stroll through the galleries, view new artwork, hear live music and try wine and nibbles during the monthly Paseo Gallery Walk from 6 to 10 tonight and noon to 6 p.m. Saturday in the Paseo Arts District. Information: www.thepaseo.com.
Dierks Bentley
- EUFAULA – Catch Dierks Bentley, Jamey Johnson, Kevin Fowler and Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers and Mama Sweet at Chaos at the Cove starting at 4 p.m. today at Eufaula Cove Amphitheater. Gates open at 3 p.m. A fireworks display will cap the celebration Information: www.protixonline.com.
YUKON – Honor veterans, hear Irv Wagner’s Concert Band and see fireworks starting at 8 tonight at Yukon’s Tribute to Veterans at Chisholm Trail Park, 500 W. Vandament. Take in a car show, pony rides, children’s activities and more at Freedom Fest from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at City Park, 2200 S Holly. The festivities move back to Chisholm Trail Park at 5 p.m. Saturday for a hot dog eating contest, performance by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic and fireworks. Information: www.cityofyukonok.gov.
- NORMAN – Take in a free concert by Kevin Fowler and fireworks display at 8 p.m. Saturday at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9. Information: www.riverwind.com.
THACKERVILLE – Hear Season 7 “American Idol” winner and former Tulsan David Cook at 9 tonight at Winstar World Casino. Information: www.winstarworldcasino.com.
- BAM
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