This charro suit, c. 1940s, courtesy of Gabriel Cabello Martinez, is included in the exhibit ”Arte en la Charrería” at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.

From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum will celebrate Sunday the opening of its new exhibit “Arte en la Charrería: The Artisanship of Mexican Equestrian Culture.”

The Museum Fiesta!, featuring a mariachi band, Mexican folk dancers, guided exhibit tours, children’s activities and more, is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the museum, 1700 NE 63.

The bilingual…

Photographers Robert Henry and Dirk Hooper collaborated on this art piece included in the exhibit “Out of Sight” at IAO Gallery.

Here is a list of Oklahoma activities happening this weekend (Oct. 16-18). For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

- Feel and see the artwork in “Out of Sight,” an exhibit designed to be appealing to visually impaired and sighted art lovers alike. The exhibit opens with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at IAO Gallery, 706 W Sheridan. Information: 232-6060 or www.iaogallery.org.

- NORMAN — Hear Unmarked Cars and Rainbows are…

Bonita Wa Wa Calachaw Nuñez, “Portrait,” oil on canvas.

Today’s featured event:

See the exhibit “Bonita Wa Wa Calachaw Nuñez: Selected Works” at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63.

Luiseño artist and activist Bonita Wa Wa Calachaw Nuñez was born on Southern California’s Rincon Indian Reservation in 1888. She was immediately adopted and taken to New York City, where she grew up in the home of a prominent physician and his sister.

During her lifetime, Wa Wa Chaw was a lecturer, an entertainer, and an activist for Indian and feminist causes.…

Guthrie saddle maker John Willemsma stands with the saddle he made for this year’s Traditional Cowboy Arts Association Annual Exhibition and Sale. (Photo by David McDaniel/The Oklahoman)

The Traditional Cowboy Arts Association Annual Exhibition and Sale is currently on exhibit at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63. The showcases fine Western saddles, bits, spurs, braided rawhide and silver work.

The exhibit, which is on view through Dec. 6, features the exquisite artistry of more than 20 talented gear makers from the United States, Canada and now Argentina.

Last week, I wrote a…

Jason Aldean

Here is a list of activities happening in Oklahoma this weekend (Oct. 2-4). For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

- STILLWATER — Check out Orange Peel 2009 with Jimmy Fallon and Jason Aldean at 7 p.m. Saturday at Gallagher-Iba Arena at Oklahoma State University. Information: (877) OSU-PEEL or www.osupeel.com.

- THACKERVILLE – Also, hear Jason Aldean at 9 tonight at WinStar World Casino. Information: (580) 276-4229 or www.winstarworldcasino.com.

- Hear Samantha Crain & the Midnight Shivers, Ali Harter and Sheree Chamberlain at 10 tonight at 51^st Street Speakeasy, 1114 NW 51. Information: 463-0470 or www.myspace.com/51speakeasy.

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(Above) Guthrie saddlemaker John Willemsma shows the saddle he created for this year’s Traditional Cowboy Arts Association Annual Exhibition and Sale, opening Saturday at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Willemsma is one of four new members of the association and the first member from Oklah0ma. (Below) Two detail shots of Willemsma’s saddle. (Photos by David McDaniel/The Oklahoman)

From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

Oklahoma City museum saddles up for exhibition
Annual sale: Traditional Cowboy Arts Association’s goalS are to preserve and promote the making of fine Western gear

An entire…

Taylor Swift (Associated Press photo)

Here is a list of events happening around Oklahoma this weekend (Sept. 25-27). For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

- TULSA — Hear country starlet Taylor Swift, with Kellie Pickler and Gloriana, at 7 p.m. Sunday at the BOK Center, 200 S Denver. Information: (866) 726-5287 or www.bokcenter.com.

- Take in small artworks by 150 Oklahoma artists, live music and food at the 12×12 Art Show & Sale at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Fred Jones Industries Building, 900 W Main. The event is the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition’s sole fundraiser. Information: 879-2400 or…

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is set to celebrate today the release of a new postage stamp depicting actor Gary Cooper.

The late actor becomes the 15th inductee into the “Legends of Hollywood” Stamp Series. Cooper was inducted into the National Cowboy Museum’s Hall of Great Western Performers in 1966.

The ceremony begins with a press conference at 10 a.m. today, with brief remarks before the First Day Covers become available. The museum opens at 9 a.m. There is no admission fee to attend the ceremonies.

The stamp…

“Reyard and Red” by Ken Carlson from “The Jackie L. Coles Collection: Selected Works” at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63, has a full slate of exhibitions planned this month. Drawn from a significant gift of art in memory of Jackie L. Coles of Oklahoma City, “The Jackie L. Coles Collection: Selected Works” is now on display for an encore showing. It includes 47 works of art that recently have become part of the museum’s permanent collection.

On Sept. 19, the…

“The Dawn Of A New Day” by Tom Browning from the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s 2009 Prix de West Invitational Art Exhibition

See artwork from the exhibit “The Jackie L. Coles Collection: Selected Works” and take advantage of your last chance to see the 2009 Prix de West today at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63.

Drawn from a significant gift of art in memory of Jackie L. Coles of Oklahoma City, an encore showing of the exhibit opened Saturday. The display includes 47 works of art that recently…