Entertainment blogging from The Oklahoman's Brandy McDonnell

Weekend Activities for July 9-11

Here are some of the activities happening around the state this weekend. 

NORMAN – Hear Lyle Lovett at 8 pm Friday, July 9th, at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9.

For more information, go to www.riverwind.com.

Information: www.oklahomashakespeare.com

Hear Oklahoma psychobilly band Billy Joe Winghead with Stellar Chromatic at 8 pm Saturday, July 10th, at 66 Bowl, 3810 NW 39.

For more information, go to www.66bowl.com.

NORMAN – Hear John McEuen of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band fame at 7:30 pm Sunday, July 11th, at Andrews Park Amphitheatre, 201 W Daws. The free show is part of the Summer Breeze Concert Series.

For more information, go to www.thepas.org.

If art interests you, consider attending Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School from 6 to 10 pm on Sunday, July 11th, at Individual Artists of Oklahoma 706 W Sheridan, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. At Dr. Sketchy sessions, artists of all skill levels meet to have a good time. The July 11 session will feature Taffeta Darling, “A Cosplay Special.” Admission: $10, ages 21 and older.

Information: (405) 923-7741

For more events, go to www.wimgo.com

—3D

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4th of July Weekend Activities

 

It’s 4th of July Weekend, so naturally there are a lot of activities, patriotic and otherwise, around the state this weekend.  Here’s some of the highlights.  

NORMAN – Hear Randy Rogers Band at 8 pm Friday, July 2nd, at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9.

For more information, go to www.riverwind.com

Celebrate Independence Day with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic’s “Red, White & Boom” Saturday, July 3rd, at East Reno and Charlie Christian Avenue in Bricktown. The free patriotic concert, followed by a fireworks spectacular, starts at 8:45 PM. Maestro Joel Levine and baritone Craig Ricks will present a program of patriotic favorites like “God Bless the USA,” America the Beautiful,” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever.”

For more information, go to okcphilharmonic.org

NORMAN – Happy Independence Day! Hear country singer Josh Gracin perform a free outdoor show at 7:30 pm, Sunday, July 4th, at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9.

For more information, go to www.riverwind.com

There are also several fireworks displays around the state.  Here are just a few.

Check out the Fireworks Spectacular on Sunday, July 4th at dark, at Frontier City Theme Park, 11501 N I-35 Service Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73131 

Information: (405) 478-2412

Come see the show at the Lucky Star Casino Fireworks Celebration at 9:00 pm, Sunday, July 4th, Lucky Star Casino, 7777 N Highway 81, Yukon, OK 73099 

Information: (405) 262-7612

See the finale of LibertyFest at 10:00 pm, Sunday, July 4th, at the University of Central Oklahoma 100 N University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034

Information: www.libertyfest.org

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

—3D

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Weekend Warmup for June 25-27, 2010

Here is a list of events taking place around the state this weekend (June 25-27). For more entertainment options, go to www.wimgo.com.

- Watch all-girl improv troupe The MiDolls perform at 8 p.m. Saturday during OKC Improv at Ghostlight Theatre Club, 3110 N Walker. Also, catch a performance of the improvised “Villain: The Musical” at 10 p.m. Saturday. Information: 343-1570 or www.okcimprov.com.

- Listen to The Pretty Black Chains perform for the first time in months at 11 tonight at the reopened Blue Note Lounge, 2408 N Robinson Ave. The show is free. Information: www.okclive.com/bluenotelounge.

- Sample fare from more than 25 local restaurants at LibertyFest’s A Taste of Edmond from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Festival Market Place in downtown Edmond. Information: 340-2527 or www.libertyfest.org.

- NORMAN – Take advantage of free admission Saturday to the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, 2401 Chautauqua Ave. The museum is teaming with local libraries to offer “Library Day” at the museum. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the museum will offer free admission to anyone with a library card. For those without library cards, representatives from the Pioneer and Metro Library systems will be present to accept library card applications on the spot. Information: www.snomnh.ou.edu.

- See the Oklahoma RedHawks take on the Omaha Royals at 7:05 p.m. Saturday and 4:05 p.m. Sunday at AT&T Bricktown Ballpark. The homestand continues at 7:05 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Information: www.oklahomaredhawks.com.

- Celebrate the release of Oklahoma City singer Shane Henry’s new album “Beauty in the Struggle” at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Blue Door, 2805 N McKinley Ave. Information: 524-0738 or www.bluedoorokc.com.

- THACKERVILLE — Hear Oklahoma-Texas country-rockers Cross Canadian Ragweed play at 9 tonight at WinStar World Casino, Interstate 35, Exit 1. It will be the red dirt band’s last Oklahoma show before taking a break from touring. Information: (800) 622-6317 or www.winstarworldcasino.com.

- Taste several Oklahoma wines inside Stockyards City starting at 2 p.m. at Wines of the West. A block party concert by the Rodeo Opry will begin at 7 p.m. Information: 235-7267 or www.stockyardscity.org.

- Hear The Bad Plus, Suzanna Choffel and more at Jazz in June today and Saturday at Brookhaven Village, NW 36 and Robinson, and Andrews Park, Webster and Daws. Admission: Free. Information: www.jazzinjune.org.

- Take in the arena football action when the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz face the Dallas Vigilantes inside the Cox Convention Center at 7:05 p.m. Saturday. Information: 228-3294 or www.okcyarddawgz.com.

- NORMAN – Hear The Temptations at 8 tonight at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9. Information: www.riverwind.com.

- Catch the opening performances of Carpenter Square Theatre’s production of the outlandish “Reefer Madness – The Musical” at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Civic Center’s Freede Little Theatre, 201 N Walker. Carpenter Square usually stages its productions at Stage Center, but “Reefer Madness” has been moved because of damage Stage Center sustained during the recent flash flooding. Information: www.carpentersquare.com.

- TULSA – Listen to the Bleu Edmondson Band with 2 Steps Back at 7 p.m. Sunday Bob’s, the second stage at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main. Information: www.cainsballroom.com.

-BAM

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Weekend Warmup for June 18-20, 2010

Here is a list of events happening around Oklahoma this weekend (June 18-20), which includes Father’s Day on Sunday. For more activities, go to www.wimgo.com.

- See the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and other thrilling aerial and static displays, live music and more at the free Star Spangled Salute Air Show Saturday and Sunday at Tinker Air Force Base. Gates open at 9 a.m. both days. Information: www.aerospaceokc.com.

- Kick-off your summer at “Hootenanny at the Harn” from 5:30 to 10:30 tonight at Harn Homestead, 1721 N Lincoln Blvd. The musical event under the stars will feature performances by the Stringents and Reverb Brothers, food from Rococo’s and Deep Fork Grill, and games for the kids. Information: www.harnhomestead.com.

-  Recognize the state’s diverse culture heritage with live music, traditional dance, craft demonstrations and more at the free Oklahoma Folklife Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive. Information: 522-5207 or www.okhistory.org.

- TULSA – Hear Drive-By Truckers with Mayola at 7 p.m. Saturday at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main. Information: www.cainsballroom.com.

- CONCHO — Hear Morris Day and The Time at 8 tonight at Lucky Star Casino, 7777 N U.S. 81, El Reno. Information: 262-7612 or www.luckystarcasino.org.

- BARTLESVILLE — Celebrate the music of Mozart at the OK Mozart Festival today and Saturday. The 26^th annual festival will close at 8 p.m. Saturday at Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd., with “An Evening of Gershwin,” featuring the Amici New York Orchestra performing “American in Paris,” “Rhapsody in Blue” and more. Information: (918) 336-9800 or www.okmozart.com.

- Take Dad to the Oklahoma City Zoo, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, American Banjo Museum, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History in Norman or another attraction offering free admission for dads Sunday, which is Father’s Day. Information: www.wimgo.com, search “Father’s Day.”

- Celebrate American Indian culture at the 24th annual Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival today-Sunday at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City. Information: 427-5228 or www.redearth.org.

-Watch Jewel Box Theatre’s production of “Annie” at 8:30 tonight and Saturday at the Jewel Box’s outdoor amphitheatre, 3700 N Walker. Information: www.jewelboxtheatre.org.

- NORMAN – Watch the 1955 Rodgers and Hammerstein movie musical “Oklahoma!” for free Saturday evening on the giant video screen at OU’s Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, 180 W Brooks. Gates 1, 5, 7 and 11 will open at 5 p.m., with pre-movie programming scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. followed by the movie at 6:30 p.m. Patrons may sit in the stands or bring a blanket and sit on the Owen Field turf. No lawn chairs or other types of seating will be permitted on the field. Information: www.wimgo.com.

- NORMAN – Take your kids, along with their pillows and sleeping bags, to the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History tonight for the monthly Movie Night at the Museum. This month’s movie will be “Alice in Wonderland.” People can come dressed as their favorite “Alice” character for the Mad Mad Costume Contest; winners will be chosen by audience response at 8:15 p.m. Museum galleries are open from 7 to 8:30 tonight, and the movie begins at 8:30. The museum is at 2401 Chautauqua Ave. on the University of Oklahoma campus.

- TULSA – See the new exhibit “To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum,” opening Sunday at the Philbrook Museum of Art, 727 S Rockford Road. Information: www.philbrook.org.

- NORMAN – See the premiere of Oklahoma filmmaker Mickey Reece’s mockumentary “Country Singer” at 9 p.m. Saturday at The Opolis, 113 N Crawford. The event will feature performances by Ali Harter, Kenny Wayne and Roy Mason. To read my colleague Nathan Poppe’s story on the film, click here. Information: www.starlightmints.com/opolis.html.

- Hear Austin, Texas, guitarist/singer/songwriter Ian Moore at 9:30 tonight at VZD’s, 4203 N Western. Information: www.vzds.com.

- NORMAN — Listen to Grammy-winning country star Ronnie Milsap at 8 p.m. at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9. Information: 322-6464 or www.riverwind.com.

-BAM

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Weekend Warmup for June 11-13, 2010

Here is a list of events happening around Oklahoma this weekend (June 11-13). For more options, go to www.wimgo.com.

- THACKERVILLE — Hear country music star and Tishomingo resident Blake Shelton at 9 tonight at WinStar World Casino, Interstate 35, Exit 1. Information: (800) 622-6317 or www.winstarworldcasino.com.

- Remember the Fab Four with “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” at 8 tonight, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker. Information: (800) 869-1451 or www.celebrityattractions.com.

- Hear Texas music standout Wade Bowen at 10 tonight at 311 E Sheridan. Information: 601-6276 or www.wormydog.com.

- Listen to Joe Ely at 7:30 and 10 tonight at the Blue Door, 2805 N McKinley. Information: 524-0738 or www.bluedoorokc.com.

- NORMAN – Hear Gavin DeGraw at 8 tonight at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9. Information: www.riverwind.com.

- Watch Ghostlight Theatre Club’s production of the musical [title of show] at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the theater, 3110 N Walker. It’s the last weekend for the show. Information: 286-9412 or www.ghostlightokc.com.

- BARTLESVILLE — Celebrate the music of Mozart at the OK Mozart Festival today-June 19. Tulsa’s Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey and the Bartlesville Symphony will perform the premiere of “Ludwig,” inspired by Beethoven, Led Zeppelin and Radiohead, at 8 p.m. Saturday at Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd. Information: (918) 336-9800 or www.okmozart.com.

- NORMAN – Peruse several galleries, museums and businesses during the Second Friday Circuit of Art from 6 to 10 tonight. Information: www.2ndfridaynorman.com.

- Take in new artwork, live music and other festivities during the monthly LIVE on the Plaza artwalk from 7 to 11 tonight in the Plaza District, NW 16 between Classen and Penn avenues. Information: www.plazadistrict.org.

- NORMAN – Hear The Panda Resistance, Executioners  and Penny Hill at Groovefest, Norman’s free biannual music and arts festival, from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at Andrews Park, 201 W Daws. To read my talented colleague Matt Carney’s preview of the event, click here. Information: www.groovefest.org.

- Celebrate a decade of homegrown cinematic greatness during the 10th annual deadCenter Film Festival, continuing through Sunday at various downtown locales. The event features film screenings, parties and panel discussions. Information: www.deadcenterfilm.org.

- Take in mouth-watering food and soul-scorching blues music today and Saturday during the 15^th Annual Bricktown Blues & BBQ Festival. The two-day event will take place outdoors at the corner of Oklahoma and Sheridan avenues. Gates will open at 4 p.m. today and noon Saturday. Information: 236-4143 or www.bricktownokc.com.

- Listen to Tim McGraw, Lady Antebellum and Love & Theft at 7 p.m. Sunday at Zoo Amphitheatre, 2101 NE 50. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Information: 364-3700 or www.zooamp.com.

- NORMAN – Hear Broncho, Jacob Abello and Gentle Ghost at 10 p.m. Saturday at The Deli, 309 White. Information: http://thedeli.us/blog.

- NORMAN – See Australian guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel and Oklahoma-born singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Chase Foster at 8 p.m. Saturday at Sharp Concert Hall, Catlett Music Center, University of Oklahoma, 500 W Boyd. Information: www.standingovationartists.com.

-BAM

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Weekend Warmup for June 4-6, 2010

John Hammond

Here is a list of events happening around the state this weekend (June 4-6). For more options, go to www.wimgo.com:

- Listen to Oklahoma singer-songwriter K.C. Clifford at 8 tonight, Grammy-nominated bluesman John Hammond at 9 p.m. Saturday and Philadelphia roots rockers Hoots & Hellmouth at 9 p.m Sunday at the Blue Door, 2805 N McKinley. Information: 524-0738 or www.bluedoorokc.com.

-  YUKON — Taste crawfish and other Cajun treats, participate in children’s activities and hear live music at the Taste of Louisiana Crawfish & Living History Festival from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Kirkpatrick Family Farm, 1001 S Garth Brooks Blvd. Information: 350-8937.

- Hear Jacob Abello and Broncho at 9 tonight at Electro Lounge, 5929 N May Ave. Information: 843-8777.

Snoop Dogg (Associated Press file photo)

- THACKERVILLE – Listen to rapper Snoop Dogg with Mike Epps at 9 tonight or Texas music star Jerry Jeff Walker with Joe Ely at 8 p.m. Saturday WinStar World Casino. Information: www.winstarworldcasino.com.

- Take in live entertainment, wine tastings and an array of Italian delicacies at the sixth annual Italian Festival from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Elks Lodge, 4711 N Tulsa. Information: 840-8409 or www.italiansofcentraloklahoma.com.

- Watch Ghostlight Theatre Club’s production of the musical [title of show] at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the theater, 3110 N Walker. Information: 286-9412 or www.ghostlightokc.com.

Jason Boland & the Stragglers

- SALLISAW – Take in a carnival, car show, arts and crafts fair, live music and more at the Diamond Daze Festival today and Saturday at Sallisaw High School, 2301 W Ruth. Jason Boland & the Stragglers will play at 7 tonight; Keith Anderson will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday. Information: www.sallisawchamber.com.

- Celebrate independent art, literature and fandom at SoonerCon 2010 today-Sunday at the Biltmore Hotel, 401 S Meridian. To read Matt Price’s column on the event, click here. Information: www.soonercon.com.

- NORMAN – Hear The Boom Bang, Copperheads and Brother Gruesome at 8 tonight at The Deli, 309 White Street. Information: http://thedeli.us/blog.

- Take in new artwork, refreshments, wine tastings and more at the monthly Paseo Gallery Walk from 6 to 10 tonight and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Paseo Arts District. Information: www.thepaseo.com.

Straight Ahead

- Celebrate the legacy of guitar great Charlie Christian today-Sunday at the 25th Annual Charlie Christian International Music Festival at Regatta Park, SE 5 and Lincoln. Festivities include a battle of the bands featuring Grady Nichols vs. Straight Ahead at 7 tonight and live music from 3 to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. To read my feature on Saturday headliner Najee, click here. Information: 524-3800 or www.charliechristianfestival.com.

- See the Oklahoma City Theatre Company’s production of “Top Girls” at 8 tonight and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Civic Center’s CitySpace Theatre, 201 N Walker. Information: www.okctheatrecompany.org.

- Listen to Candlelight UFOs and Of the Tower at 8 p.m. Saturday at 66 Bowl, 3810 NW 39. Catch a show at the Route 66 landmark while you still can, since it is destined to become a Spices of India grocery store. Click here to read Robert Medley’s story about the sale of the historic bowling alley. Information: www.66bowl.com.

Chelsea Yeager plays Annie and Jeff Perkins as Daddy Warbucks in Jewel Box Theatre’s summer musical production of ” Annie.” (Photo by Jim Beckel/The Oklahoman)

-Watch Jewel Box Theatre’s production of “Annie” at 8:30 tonight and Saturday at the Jewel Box’s outdoor amphitheatre, 3700 N Walker. Information: www.jewelboxtheatre.org.

- TULSA – See the new exhibit “To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum,” opening Sunday at the Philbrook Museum of Art, 727 S Rockford Road. Information: www.philbrook.org.

- NORMAN – Hear neo-acoustic quintet Elephant Revival at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Lions Park, 405 S Flood. The free show is part of the Summer Breeze Concert Series. Information: www.thepas.org.

-BAM

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Weekend Warmup for May 28-31

ZZ Top

Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer, has arrived. Here is a list of entertainment options happening around the state over the four-day holiday weekend (May 28-31). For more events, go to www.wimgo.com:

- PRYOR – Hear ZZ Top, Godsmack, Three Days Grace, Chevelle, Saliva, Sevendust, Fuel, Buckcherry, Theory of a Deadman, Saving Abel, Cinderella, Tesla and more at the revamped Rocklahoma today-Sunday at the Catch the Fever Festival Grounds, 1421 W 450 Road. Gates will open at 2:30 p.m. today and 12:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. To read The Oklahoman Entertainment Editor Gene Triplett’s interview with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, click here. Information: www.rocklahoma.com.

- TULSA — Catch soon-to-split country music duo Brooks & Dunn, which includes former Tulsan Ronnie Dunn, when their “Last Rodeo Tour” stops at 7:30 tonight at the BOK Center, 200 S Denver. Doors open at 6 p.m., and Jason Aldean will open the show. Information: (866) 726-5287 or www.bokcenter.com.

- EDMOND — Listen to AJ Johnson and Why Not, The Chris Hicks Band, Edgar Cruz and more during the Edmond Jazz and Blues Festival at Stephenson Park, Boulevard and Fifth. Festival hours are 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Information: 341-3321 or www.edmondjazzandblues.org.

Wanda Jackson (Photo by Jaconna Aguirre/The Oklahoman Archives)

- Hear Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma student bands play for free at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Saturday during the Big 12 Baseball Tournament street party on Mickey Mantle Drive in Bricktown. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Oklahoma legend Wanda Jackson will close the party with a free show at 6 p.m. Saturday. Information: www.acm-uco.com.

- Taste outdoor cooking, participate in children’s activities and take in Western entertainment at the annual Chuck Wagon Gathering and Children’s Cowboy Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63. Information: 478-2250 or www.nationalcowboymuseum.org.

- NORMAN — Sample tasty desserts, explore the galleries, including the new “Chocolate: The Exhibition,” and hear live music from 7 to 10 tonight at a free chocolate-covered celebration of the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History’s 10^th anniversary in its current facility, 2401 Chautauqua Ave. Information: 325-4712 or www.snomnh.ou.edu.

Randy Rogers Band

- EUFAULA – Relish the red dirt sound at Cross Canadian Ragweed’s Fourth Annual Music and Mayhem Concert, featuring Ragweed, Randy Rogers Band, Wade Bowen and Mike McClure Band, at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at Eufaula Cove Amphitheater, 399 Lakeshore Drive. Information: (866) 977-6849 or www.protixonline.com.

- TULSA & NORMAN – Celebrate the release of Shawnee singer-songwriter Samantha Crain’s new CD “You (Understood)” at 8 tonight at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main, Tulsa. The show also will feature Turnpike Troubadours, Ali Harter and Zeb Dewar & the Fed. Information: (918) 584-2306 or www.cainsballroom.com. Or, hear Crain, Zeb Dewar & the Fed, Student Film and Brine Webb at a CD release concert at 9 p.m. Saturday at The Opolis, 113 N Crawford, Norman. Information: www.starlightmints.com/opolis.html.

- SHAWNEE – Catch Collective Soul in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at Firelake Grand Casino, 777 Grand Casino Blvd. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information: 964-7263 or www.firelakegrand.com.

REO Speedwagon

- NORMAN & THACKERVILLE – “Keep on rolling” with REO Speedwagon, who will play at 8 tonight at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9, Norman. Information: 322-6464 or www.riverwind.com. The rockers also will play at 8 p.m. Sunday at WinStar World Casino, Thackerville. Information: www.winstarworldcasino.com.

- NORMAN – Listen to Darius Rucker at 8 p.m. Sunday at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9. Information: 322-6464 or www.riverwind.com.

- THACKERVILLE – Hear blues singer/guitarists Buddy Guy and Robert Cray at 9 tonight at WinStar World Casino. Information: www.winstarworldcasino.com.

The Lynda Tarpley Tappers perform at the 2009 Paseo Arts Festival. The tap dance troupe are annual favorites at the festival and will perform at 11 a.m. Saturday. (Photo by Paul Hellstern/The Oklahoman Archives)

- Take in the works of more than 75 visual artists, live music and entertainment, two children’s areas and more at the 34^th annual Paseo Arts Festival Saturday-Monday in the Paseo Arts District, between NW 28 and Walker to NW 30 and Dewey. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with music until 10 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, with music until 7 p.m. Information: 525-2688 or www.thepaseo.com.

- Pay respect to the troops at the 45th Infantry Division Museum’s Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday at the museum, 2145 NE 36. The ceremony will coincide with the reopening of the museum. Information: 424-5313 or www.45thdivisionmuseum.com.

- ADA – Check out the rodeo action at the Cord McCoy Invitational at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at the Pontotoc County Agri-Plex Center. Information: www.cordpbr.com.

Red City Radio

- Listen to Red City Radio with Nothington, John Moreland and Spanish Gamble at 9 tonight at VZD’s, 4203 N Western. Doors open at 8 p.m. Information: www.vzds.com

- TULSA – Hear Broncho with La Panther Happens and Lizard Police at 10 tonight at Soundpony, 409 N Main. Information: www.myspace.com/soundponylounge.

- MUSKOGEE – Take in jesters, jugglers, musicians and other medieval-style performers, festive food and shopping for handcrafted items at the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival from10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday through Monday at the Castle of Muskogee. Information: (918) 687-3625 or www.okcastle.com.

Ghostlight Theatre Club’s [title of show]

- Catch the musical [title of show] at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at Ghostlight Theatre Club, 3110 N Walker. Information: www.ghostlighttheatreclub.com.

- Watch Reduxion Theatre’s staging of Shakespeare’s bloody revenge drama “Titus Andronicus” at 8 tonight and Saturday at City Arts Center Theater at State Fair Park. This is the final weekend for the show. Information: 651-3191 or www.reduxiontheatre.com.

- See the Oklahoma City Theatre Company’s production of “Top Girls” at 8 tonight and Saturday at the Civic Center’s CitySpace Theatre, 201 N Walker. Information: www.okctheatrecompany.org.

- BAM

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Weekend Warmup for May 21-23, 2010

Stardeath and White Dwarfs

Here is a list of events happening around Oklahoma this weekend (May 21-23). For more activities, go to www.wimgo.com:

- TULSA – Hear Stardeath and White Dwarfs and The Besnard Ladies at 8 tonight at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main. Information: www.cainsballroom.com.

- Catch We Are the Fallen in concert at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S Eastern. Information: 677-9169 or www.diamondballroom.net.

- Listen to violinist Stefan Jackiw and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic perform “Tchaikovsky and Sibelius” at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker. Information: 842-5387 or www.okcphilharmonic.org.

- OKEMAH – Spend time with the King for a good cause as the Elvis Presley Fan Club of Oklahoma hosts a benefit auction and dance from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Brickstreet Cafe, 104 S Second. The event will benefit Emergency Infant Services in Tulsa. The event will feature a mini concert by tribute artist Tim Keef of Lindsay, Ronnie Kaye’s Dance Mobile and a silent auction of officially licensed Elvis Presley Merchandise, including a painting donated by rock ‘n’ roll artist Joe Petruccio, the official artist of Graceland. Information: www.elvispresleyfanclubofoklahoma.com.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

- NORMAN — Watch “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” tonight during Movie Night at the Museum at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, 2401 Chautauqua Ave. The galleries, including the new “Chocolate: The Exhibition,” will be open from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and the movie will start at 7 p.m. Information: 325-4712 or www.snomnh.ou.edu.

- Hear country singer Pat Green with Kevin Fowler at 6 p.m. Saturday at Frontier City, 11501 N Interstate 35 Service Road. Information: 478-2140 or www.frontiercity.com.

- NORMAN – Listen as local favorite the Hosty Duo opens Norman’s Summer Breeze concert series at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Lions Park, 450 S Flood Ave. Information: www.thepas.org.

Rodney Carrington

- THACKERVILLE – Laugh along as Tulsa comedian Rodney Carrington performs at 9 tonight at WinStar World Casino. Or hear The Four Tops with The Temptations at 8 p.m. Saturday at the casino. Information: www.winstarworldcasino.com.

- Take in hands-on art activities, Oklahoma Children’s Theatre performances, storytelling, film screening, mini-tours and more at the Family Day celebrating the exhibit “Sketch to Screen: The Art of Hollywood Costume Design” from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive. Information: www.okcmoa.com.

- Hear Texas singer/songwriter/guitarist Brandon Jenkins, who hails from Tulsa, at 8 tonight at the Wormy Dog Saloon, 311 E Sheridan. Information: 601-6276 or www.wormydog.com.

John Michael Montgomery

- TULSA – Listen to country singer John Michael Montgomery at 7 p.m. Saturday at Osage Million Dollar Elm Casino’s Osage Event Center, 951 W 36 St. N. Information: (918) 699-7667 or www.milliondollarelm.com/event-center.

- Hear The Australian Troubadours with special guest Edgar Cruz at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Blue Door, 2805 N McKinley. Information: www.bluedoorokc.com.

- Watch Reduxion Theatre’s staging of Shakespeare’s bloody revenge drama “Titus Andronicus” at 8 tonight and Saturday at City Arts Center Theater at State Fair Park. Information: 651-3191 or www.reduxiontheatre.com.

Jackyl

- PRYOR – Hear The Marshall Tucker Band, Jackyl, Foghat and more at Bikelahoma 2010. Billed as the biggest biker party in Oklahoma, the event goes on all day today-Sunday at the Catch The Fever Festival Grounds near Pryor. Information: www.bikelahoma.com.

- See the Oklahoma City Theatre Company’s production of “Top Girls” at 8 tonight and Saturday at the Civic Center’s CitySpace Theatre, 201 N Walker. Information: www.okctheatrecompany.org.

- -Share your tales of how “Good Neighbors Make Good Fences” at OKC StorySlam’s monthly story slam tonight at the Istvan Gallery, 1218 N Western. Sign-up for the competitive storytelling event starts at 7 p.m.; storytelling starts at 7:30 p.m. Information: www.okcstoryslam.wordpress.com.

- BAM

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UPDATED: Weekend Warmup for May 14-16, 2010

Reckless Kelly

Here is a list of events happening around Oklahoma this weekend (May 14-16). For more activities, go to www.wimgo.com:

UPDATED: Because of the probability of inclement weather, Saturday’s sixth annual Spring Jam has been moved inside the Wormy Dog Saloon, 311 E Sheridan, according to WormyDog.com. All tickets previously purchased will be honored. But since the Wormy Dog is a 21 and older venue, underage ticketholders will need to get a refund at the saloon. Doors will open Saturday at 4 p.m.

- Hear Reckless Kelly, No Justice, Mama Sweet and an acoustic performance by Cody Canada, Charlie Robison and Chris Knight at the sixth annual Wormy Dog Spring Jam at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the parking lot west of the Walnut Street Bridge in Bricktown. Doors open at 3 p.m. Information: (866) 977-6849 or www.protix.com.

- Revisit the past at the third annual Call to Arms living history event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive. The family-friendly event will feature living history soldiers and civilians from the American Revolution through World War II. Information: www.okhistorycenter.org.

- Watch Reduxion Theatre’s staging of Shakespeare’s bloody revenge drama “Titus Andronicus” at 8 tonight and Saturday at City Arts Center Theater at State Fair Park. Information: 651-3191 or www.reduxiontheatre.com.

Conan O’Brien (Associated Press photo)

-  TULSA — Catch Coco in concert as TV personality Conan O’Brien brings his “The Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour” at 7 p.m. Saturday to Brady Theater, 105 W Brady Street. Information: (918) 582-7239 or www.bradytheater.com.

- Take the plunge as White Water Bay water park, 3908 W Reno, opens its 2010 season at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Information: 943-9687 or www.whitewaterbay.com.

- Taste a variety of cocktails and appetizers from top Oklahoma City restaurants at the annual ARTini fundraiser for Allied Arts from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Oklahoma City Public Farmers Market, 311 S Klein Ave. The Young Patrons – Allied Arts’ young professionals group – will host the event, which also will include live entertainment, dancing and a silent art auction featuring original work by local artists. All event proceeds benefit Allied Arts and the 20 local arts groups it supports. For more information, go to www.alliedartini.com.

The Non

- NORMAN – Hear The Non, Student Film, Mayola and Native Lights at 9 tonight at The Opolis, 113 N Crawford. Information: www.starlightmints.com/opolis.html.

- NORMAN – Check out the mouthwatering new attraction “Chocolate: The Exhibition” when it opens Saturday at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, 2401 Chautauqua Ave. Information: 325-4712 or www.snomnh.ou.edu.

- Hear Tulsa-based punk-pop guitarist Stephen Egerton with Drag The River, Scott Reynolds and the Steaming Beast, Slorder and Euclid Crash at 7 tonight at The Conservatory, 8911 N Western. Information: www.conservatoryokc.com.

- TULSA – Look at the works of 120 artists, hear live music, play in the KidZone and more this weekend during Tulsa International Mayfest in downtown. Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: www.tulsamayfest.org.

Fiawna Forté

- TULSA – Celebrate the release of Fiawna Forté’s new CD and hear Bruder and The Panda Resistance at 8 tonight at The Marquee, 222 N Main. Information: www.myspace.com/themarqueetulsa.

- Take in new artwork, live music and other festivities during the monthly LIVE on the Plaza artwalk from 7 to 11 tonight in the Plaza District, NW 16 between Classen and Penn avenues. Information: www.plazadistrict.org.

- Hear Oklahoma kindie rockers Sugar Free Allstars play a CD release party for their new kid’s album “Funky Fresh and Sugar Free” at 6 tonight at at Convergence, 1755 NW 16 Street. The Allstars also will play a set for grownups at 9 tonight. The event is in association with LIVE on the Plaza. Information: www.sugarfreeallstars.com.

Sarah Coburn

- Hear Canterbury Choral Society perform “The Three B’s: Baroque, Bel Canto & Beyond,” featuring Oklahoma native and rising star operatic soprano Sarah Coburn, at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker. Information: www.canterburyokc.com.

- TULSA – Listen to Asleep at the Wheel with the Round Up Boys at 7:45 tonight at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main. Or hear Johnny Polygon at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at Cain’s. Information: www.cainsballroom.com.

- Watch the Oklahoma City Theatre Company’s production of “Top Girls” at 8 tonight and Saturday at the Civic Center’s CitySpace Theatre, 201 N Walker. Information: www.okctheatrecompany.org.

- “Come Sail Away” with Styx, Foreigner and Kansas at 7 tonight at the Zoo Amphitheatre, 2101 NE 50. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Information: 364-3700 or www.zooamp.com.

- NORMAN – Peruse several galleries, museums and businesses during the Second Friday Circuit of Art from 6 to 10 tonight. Information: www.2ndfridaynorman.com.

- Watch Ghostlight Theatre Club stage [title of show] at 8 tonight and Saturday at the theater, 3110 N Walker. Information: www.ghostlightokc.com.

- Find something to read at the Literati Indie Book Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at IAO Gallery, 706 W Sheridan. Information: www.indiebookfair.com.

- BAM

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Weekend Warmup for May 7-9, 2010

Stoney LaRue

Here is a list of activities happening around Oklahoma this weekend (May 7-9). Don’t forget that Sunday in Mother’s Day. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

- Listen to Oklahoma red dirt singer/songwriter Stoney LaRue and the Arsenals at 8 tonight at the Wormy Dog Saloon, 311 E Sheridan. Information: 601-6276 or www.wormydog.com.

- Watch the worlds of theater, dance and circus collide in “Cirque Dreams: Illumination” at 8 tonight, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker. Information: (800) 869-1451 or www.celebrityattractions.com.

-  NORMAN — Let your children explore nearly 40 big vehicles at the annual Touch a Truck event from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 615 E Robinson. Information: 701-0161.

Randy Rogers Band

- THACKERVILLE – Hear the Randy Rogers Band at 9 tonight at WinStar World Casino. Or listen to rapper MC Hammer with Salt-N-Pepa at 8 p.m. Saturday. Information: www.winstarworldcasino.com.

- TULSA — Hear Hank Williams Jr. with special guests Jamey Johnson, The Grascals and Eric Church at 7 tonight at the BOK Center, 200 S Denver. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information: (866) 726-5287 or www.bokcenter.com.

- Take Mom to the Oklahoma City Zoo, Norman’s Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, The American Banjo Museum in downtown or another attraction offering free admission for moms Sunday, which is Mother’s Day. Information: www.wimgo.com and search for “Mother’s Day,” or contact your favorite attraction.

- See the new exhibit “Sketch to Screen: The Art of Hollywood Costume Design” at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive. The original show includes more than 65 costumes, 20 accessories and 30 original and reproduced sketches spanning American cinematic history. Information: 236-3100 or www.okcmoa.com.

- Enter the realm of the gods and goddesses at the Carnality Ball’s fourth annual celebration, “Pandora’s Box,” at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market, 311 S Klein Ave. The erotic art show will include feature performances by dancers, musicians and designers and the wares of an array of artists and vendors. Information: www.carnalityball.com.

NORMAN – Hear Ali Harter, Euclid Crash and Bulletproof Tiger at 9 p.m. Saturday at The Opolis, 113 N Crawford. Information: www.starlightmints.com/opolis.html.

Spiritful Voices Community Choir (Photo by Paul Hellstern/The Oklahoman Archives)

- Hear Spiritful Voices Community Choir perform a free Mother’s Day show at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Belle Isle Library, 5501 N Villa. Information:  www.metrolibrary.org.

- Listen to Oklahoma City pianist Wayne McEvilly play “Mozart for Mother’s Day” at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, 300 Park Ave. The show is part of the Ernestine Hill Clark Concert Series. Information: www.metrolibrary.org.

- Watch the arena football action when the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz take on the Bossier-Shreveport BattleWings at 7:05 p.m. Saturday at the Cox Convention Center in downtown. Information: www.okcyarddawgz.com.

Gena Showalter

- MOORE – Meet New York Times bestselling author and Oklahoma City native Gena Showalter at a book signing from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Walmart,  501 SW 19. She will sign copies of her latest book, “Into the Dark,” the newest installment of her darkly sensual, paranormal “Lords of the Underworld” series. Information: www.genashowalter.com

- Hear 3 Days Grace, Seether, Papa Roach, Puddle of Mudd, Hellyeah and Violence To Vegas at 4:30 p.m. today at KATTFEST 2010 at the Zoo Amphitheatre, 2101 NE 50. Information: www.zooamp.com.

- Take in new artwork, refreshments and a special Mother’s Day activity at the monthly Paseo Gallery Walk from 6 to 10 tonight and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday in the historic Paseo Arts District. Information: www.thepaseo.com.

A guitar used by Oklahoma country music superstar Toby Keith early in his career is included in the exhibit “The Guitar: Art, Artist and Artisans” at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. (Photo by Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman)

- See the special exhibit “The Guitar: Art, Artists and Artisans” before it closes Sunday at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63. “The Guitar” features about 50 instruments, from historic models dating to beloved tools of the trade loaned from hitmakers like Garth Brooks, Vince Gill and Toby Keith. Information: www.nationalcowboymuseumorg.

- ARCADIA – Shop for plants, soaps, lotions, food and more at the third annual Herb Fest at 9 a.m. Sunday at Crestview Farms, 5521 N  Douglas Blvd.and food. The event also features live entertainment, a children’s event tent, organic gardens, flowers, a farm store, winery and hay rides. Information: www.crestvieworganicfarms.net.

- Hear These United States with The Gentle Art Of Floating and Radio Deception at 8 p.m. Sunday at The Conservatory, 8911 N Western. Information: www.conservatoryokc.com.

-BAM

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