Weekend Warmup for Sept. 18-20, 2009
Wanda Jackson (Associated Press photo)
Here is a list of events and activities taking place around Oklahoma this weekend. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.
- PONCA CITY – Hear Oklahoma’s own Queen of Rockabilly Wanda Jackson with Becky Hobbs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Poncan Theatre, 104 E Grand Ave. Information: www.poncantheatre.org.
- PONCA CITY – Check out “Let’s Have A Party: Oklahoma Women of Rock and Roll” – a satellite exhibit of the Oklahoma History Center’s “Another Hot Oklahoma Night” – Saturday at the Pioneer Woman Museum, 701 Monument. A free outdoor concert celebrating the exhibit is set for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and will feature Pinkie & the Wes Reynolds Band, The Romantic Disaster, The Burton Band, Unmarked Cars and Leslie Johns Band. Also, Wanda Jackson will receive the 2009 Woman of the Year award during the event. Information: www.pioneerwomanmuseum.com.
- TULSA – See comic book artists and local comics writer Sterling Gates (”Supergirl”) at this weekend’s Tulsa Anime & Comic Expo at the Tulsa Convention Center, 100 Civic Center. The dealer’s room will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Evening events are set for 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Information: http://tulsacomicandanimeexpo.com/main. Or read Matt Price’s column on the event by clicking here.
Sinbad
- NORMAN – See standup comedian Sinbad at 8 tonight at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9. Information: www.riverwind.com.
- Take in live music from Kevin Watson’s Airloom band, coffee tastings, art-making and tours of the amazing exhibit “Turner to Cezanne: Masterpieces from the Davies Collection, National Museum Wales” at Last Call Friday at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 315 Couch Drive. The Last Call Friday festivities will take place from 5 to 8 tonight. The galleries will be open until 9, and the roof terrace will be open until 10. “Turner to Cezanne,” which features incredible artwork by Vincent van Gogh, Monet, Renoir and more, closes Sunday. Information: www.okcmoa.com.
- NORMAN – Hear Norman rockers The Workweek at 9 tonight at The Opolis, 113 Crawford. Information: www.ticketstorm.com.
Little Big Town
- MIAMI – Listen to country vocal group Little Big Town at 8 p.m. Saturday at Buffalo Run Casino, 1000 Buffalo Run Blvd. Information: (918) 542-7140 or www.buffalorun.com.
- View artwork by Bert Seabourn, Bill Jaxon and Connie Seabourn at Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 NE 52. An opening reception for the three-person show is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the museum. The show will be on view through Jan. 1. Information: www.sciencemuseumok.org.
- NORMAN – Listen Miss Blues (AKA Dorothy Ellis) sing the “blues with an attitude” at 7:30 tonight at Andrews Park, 201 W Daws. The rescheduled show is part of the Performing Arts Studio’s free Summer Breeze concert series. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets to enjoy the free outdoor show. Information: www.thepas.org.
Red Dirt Rangers
- TULSA – Take in tasty barbecue and tantalizing live music at the Rock ‘N’ Rib Festival, presented by Rib Crib, today-Sunday outside the BOK Center, 200 S Denver. Live music will be provided by Sam and the Stylees, Red Dirt Rangers, Earl Clark and more. Information: www.bokcenter.com.
- TULSA – Celebrate the one-year anniversary of the BOK Center with a free open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the arena, 200 S Denver. The event will include giveaways, guided tours and live music from Tulsa’s Usual Suspects. Information: www.bokcenter.com.
- Share stories of your “Celebrity Encounters” at the monthly StorySlam sponsored by OKC StorySlam and Istvan Gallery tonight at the gallery, 1218 North Western Ave. Registration starts at 7 tonight; storytelling starts at 7:30. Information: www.facebook.com/Istvan.Gallery.
Fun and game at the 2009 Oklahoma State Fair (Photo by Jim Beckel/The Oklahoman)
- Check out the attractions, rides and entertainment at the 2009 Oklahoma State Fair. This weekend’s events include “Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy,” music by Jackyl at 7:30 tonight at the Toyota Stage and a concert by Chuck Wicks at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, also on the Toyota Stage. Information: www.okstatefair.com.
- THACKERVILLE – Hear comedian Larry the Cable Guy at 9 tonight at WinStar World Casino. Or, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at 8 p.m. Saturday at the casino. Information: www.winstarworldcasino.com.
- NORMAN – Listen to Cecada and Panda Resistance at 8 tonight at The Deli, 309 White Street. Information: www.thedeli.us.
- SEMINOLE – Catch country singer Aaron Tippin in concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at Mekusukey Mission, N3540 Road and State Hwy 59. Information: (405) 257-6287.
-BAM
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