Miranda Lambert’s Mutt Nation Foundation assisting with pet rescues in the wake of Oklahoma tornadoes
Miranda Lambert’s Mutt Nation Foundation, the donation-supported organization working to end pet suffering and homelessness that the country music superstar founded with her mom, Bev, is aiding in pet rescue operations in the wake of this week’s devastating Oklahoma tornadoes.
North Shore Animal League America, in collaboration with the Bella Foundation and MuttNation Foundation, has deployed one of its Mobile Rescue Units to Moore to help the families and pets who have been affected by this tragedy, according to the league’s website.
Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Vince Gill to join Blake Shelton at “Healing in the Heartland” Oklahoma tornado benefit
Blake Shelton
Ada native Blake Shelton has assembled an all-star team of fellow Oklahoma country music stars to join his telethon “Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert.”
His Grammy Award-winning wife and fellow Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert, as well as Oklahoma natives and Country Music Hall of Famers Reba McEntire and Vince Gill will perform alongside Shelton at the benefit show.
Edmond Jazz and Blues Festival postponed due to weather issues
Watermelon Slim
EDMOND – The Edmond Jazz and Blues Festival scheduled for this weekend at Stephenson Park has been canceled due to the weather events in the state this week, reports The Oklahoman‘s Sarah Hussain.
Festival spokesman Jason Gilliam told Sarah that because of the forecast for potentially dangerous weather this weekend, and out of respect for the families that have lost so much in the wake of this week’s deadly tornadoes, organizers decided to postpone the festival.
Joe Jonas volunteering with Convoy of Hope in Moore today to assist with tornado recovery
Joe Jonas (AP file)
In the wake of Monday’s devastating EF5 tornado, singer Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers is visiting Moore today with the with the relief organization Convoy of Hope.
Jonas is visiting with the Convoy of Hope team to raise awareness that everyone can help in some way, according to a news release.
Best Bets for May 24-27, 2013: Lauren Mann, Sunny Side Up, B.B. King, Chuck Wagon Gathering
Lauren Mann
Here are the Best Bets for entertainment in Oklahoma this holiday weekend, as listed in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com:
1. Hear indie folk/pop band Lauren Mann and the Fairly Odd Folk at 8 p.m.
