Rodney Atkins

Here is a list of events happening this weekend (Nov. 6-8) around Oklahoma. For more information, go to www.wimgo.com.

- NORMAN – Catch country star Rodney Atkins at 8 tonight at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9. Information: www.riverwind.com.

 - SHAWNEE — Hear “American Idol” David Cook, who has Tulsa ties, at 7 tonight at Firelake Grand Casino, 777 Grand Casino Blvd. Information: 964-7263 or www.firelakegrand.com.

- Take in art, food and music at the sixth annual Girlie Show from 8 to midnight tonight and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Farmers Public Market,…

Dressed in a pink costume, Autumn Hibbert, 16 months, makes her way through the Oklahoma City Zoo’s walkways during last year’s Haunt the Zoo. (Photo By John Clanton, The Oklahoman Archives)

A version of this story appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

Scare up Halloween fun with these horrid Oklahoma happenings

From enchanted trick-or-treat trails to horrifying haunted houses, Halloween spawns an almost supernatural array of events across the state this weekend.

The 25^th annual Bricktown Haunted Warehouse, the twisted masquerade ball Psychopomp and a ballet rendition of the Headless Horseman’s tale…

Today’s featured event:

Celebrate Halloween with “light instead of fright” at the annual Magic Lantern Celebration from 3 to 7 p.m. today in the Paseo Arts District, between NW 28 and Walker and NW 30 and Dewey.

The family event includes costume making, a costume parade, live music and dancing. It is free but donations will be accepted.

For more information, call 525-2688 or go to www.thepaseo.com.

For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

-BAM

Bob Dylan (Associated Press photo)

Here is a list of events happening around Oklahoma this weekend (Oct. 23-25, 2009). For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

- TULSA — Hear legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Brady Theater, 105 W Brady Street. Information: (918) 582-7239 or www.bradytheater.com.

- Browse a vast array of antiques, collectibles, clothing and more at “An Affair of the Heart.” The arts and crafts show will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in seven buildings at State Fair…

Casey Tisdale of Theatre Upon a StarDanceSwan dances in the pumpkin labyrinth during the 2008 Magic Lantern Celebration. (Photo by Skip Largent)

From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

Paseo lauds light instead of fright in Oklahoma City

The Paseo Arts District is celebrating Halloween a week early with “a night of light instead of fright.”

The annual Magic Lantern Celebration will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the neighborhood businesses, art galleries and outside on Paseo Drive, which will be closed during the festivities.

“It’s to give children a different…

Cristela Carrizales performs in a scene of Ghostlight Theatre Club’s production of Neil LaBute’s “Fat Pig.” (Photo by Victoria Stahl)

From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

Local actress Cristela Carrizales is thrilled to play the title character in Ghostlight Theatre Club’s latest production — even if the play is titled “Fat Pig.”

Or rather, because it’s titled “Fat Pig.”

“I was so excited about the opportunity to do it because I really liked the script. And I really thought it was realistic and really true to even some of the experiences I’ve…

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…

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.

Kings of Leon (Associated…

Bert Seabourn (Photo by Paul Hellstern/The Oklahoman Archives)

Renowned Oklahoma artist Bert Seabourn will be among the honorees at tonight’s Oklahoma Artist of the Year Awards.

The Paseo Arts Association will honor artists, volunteers and mentors who have contributed to Oklahoma art and arts organization tonight at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Community Room.

Because there were several deserving nominees in multiple categories, the awards will be given to:

- Bert Seabourn, Lifetime Achievement;

- Regina Murphy, Lifetime Achievement;

- John Seward, Michi Susan Award;

- Carl Shortt, Volunteer Service;

- Dr. Sandy Martin, Volunteer Service.

Bert Seabourn’s paintings have been…

Victor Koshkin-Youritzin

University of Oklahoma art history professor Victor Koshkin-Youritzin Sunday will give a gallery talk at 3 p.m. Sunday at JRB Art at The Elms,  2810 N Walker in the Paseo Arts District.

His talk will launch the gallery’s Art and Culture Series, an ongoing, salon-style series of presentations, discussions and performances that will often focus on work on view at The Elms. The series is designed to foster understanding and appreciation of art and the culture in which it was created, according to a news release.

Youritzin will give a dynamic, slide-illustrated…