Published: June 20, 2008 08:36 pm         

6-21 Calendar

21 SATURDAY

The Byron Berline Band will perform at 8 p.m. at the Double Stop Music Hall, 121 E. Oklahoma Ave., Guthrie. Tickets cost $15. For more information, call 282-6646.

KickingBird Golf Club will host family fun night. Play nine holes with the family, special tees, a free putting course, half-price range tokens, $1 hot dogs and 50-cent drinks. For more information, call 341-5350 or visit www.edmondok.com.

The Edmond High School class of 1973 celebrates its 35-year reunion celebration. For more information, e-mail Janet Gibson Hoppe at hoppes4ok@aol.com or call 370-7133.

Greg Parker will perform at 8 p.m. at the UCO Jazz Lab. Doors open at 7 p.m. and admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 years old and younger.

Enjoy Caterpillars and More: Story Time with Angela from 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the Edmond Library. For more details, call 341-9282.

The Oklahoma Railway Museum, Ltd. offers 35-minute excursion trains on the first and third Saturdays of each month for the general public from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. ORM is located at 3400 N.E. Grand Blvd. For prices or more information, call 424-8222 or log on to www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org.

The Family Theatre Group presents “Seussical the Musical” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m at the Family Theatre Warehouse. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children and seniors. For tickets, call 848-7469.

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents “Much Ado About Nothing” at 8 p.m. at the Myriad Gardens Water Stage. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. For more information, visit www.oklahomashakespeare.com or call 235-3700.

Friends of the Guthrie Animal Shelter invite the public to the annual Mexican Garden Fiesta at 6 p.m. to benefit many unwanted and discarded pets. A silent auction, door prizes and refreshments will be at Oklahoma’s largest Masonic Temple, the Scottish Rite Temple Lawn in Guthrie.

Stamp Club will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the Edmond Library. The club is for fourth-graders and older. Pre-register by callling 348-4607.

Basic Computers for Seniors — Advanced is from 2-3 p.m. at the Edmond Library. FAQ’s will be discussed and participants’ questions will be addressed. Call 341-9282, ext 4.

Carpenter Square Theatre presents the musical comedy “Debbie Does Dallas” through July 12. The play will be performed at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, with performances at 7:30 p.m. July 3 and 10 and a Sunday matinee July 6, at Stage Center, at 400 W. Sheridan in downtown Oklahoma City. For ticket information, visit www.carpentersquare.com or call the Carpenter Square Theatre box office at 232-6500.



22 SUNDAY

Frontier Country Marketing Association debuts its free regional travel guide with a new look and layout to help visitors and locals discover unique tourism attractions throughout central Oklahoma. The travel guide features hundreds of events and attractions organized by region and enhanced with in-depth travel stories covering Route 66 sights, Old West and American Indian heritage, fine arts, aritourism activities and sporting events unique to Frontier Country. For more information, call 232-6552 or visit oktourism.com.

Farsi classes for teens and adults are offered from 1:30-2:30 p.m. each Sunday at the Edmond Library. There is a materials fee of $20 per month. Call 341-9282 for more information.

The Martin Park Nature Center offers a guided park tour and nature hike at 2:30 p.m. each Sunday. Reservations and a fee of $2 per person are required. The theme of each walk will be based on the activities of the season. To sign up, call 755-0676.

Teachings for World Peace is offered from 10-11 a.m. with a short teaching and guided meditation at the Ganden Ling Buddhist Center, 4813 N. MacArthur Blvd. in Oklahoma City. Cost is $5. For more information, visit www.meditationinoklahoma.org.

Tai Chi for all ages is offered at 5 p.m. Sundays at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church, 1212 Bedford Drive. Children’s activities also are provided. Cost is $10 per individual or $15 per family. For more information or to register, call the church at 842-1486, ext. 303.

The Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society will hold a month-long display of a 57-gallon saltwater reef aquarium at the Edmond Library. Species will be provided by Aquariums Fish and Supply. For more information, visit www.mycomas.com.

The American Indian Artists Exhibition will be on display through June 29 at the University of Oklahoma Jacobson House Native Art Center.



23 MONDAY

A summer dance workshop, hosted by the University of Central Oklahoma is scheduled through June 27 with daily classes in ballet, modern, jazz and hip-hop taught by guest artist Lesley Snelson-Figueroa. The cost is $150. For more information, call Jamie Jacobson at 974-5231.

Science Museum Oklahoma will have a Pilots’ Pursuit Day Camp through June 27. Discover the forces of flight, practice plotting skills and experiment with parachute design and reaction rockets in Pilots Pursuit. Fly with the University of Oklahoma’s aviation instructors over Lake Thunderbird for an additional $50 per student. Flight available for students 9 years old and older. For more information, call 602-6664.

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum will have a summer art camp, “Painting on the Rocks,” through June 27. Children 8 to 12 can enjoy a fun-filled art lesson each morning from 9 a.m. to noon. Learn to select and paint riverbed rocks with faces, flowers and creative symbols. Includes a visit to the Oklahoma City Zoo. Tuition is $75 for museum members and $85 for non-members. For more information, call 478-2250.

The Central Oklahoma Wakeboarding Center, 901 E. Camp Drive, Guthrie, will hold a COW-c Kids Camp from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through June 28. The cost is $225 for the week. For more information, call Cathie at 282-WAKE or e-mail at cowckidscamp08@yahoo.com.

The Pelican Bay Aquatic Center will hold an aqua camp, “Camp Nautilus,” from 8:40 a.m. to 4 p.m. through June 27. Enjoy water basketball and become a sharp shooter at the Pelican Bay Aqua Range. Cost is $150. Bring swimsuit, googles, two beach towels, flip-flop sandals and a sack lunch.

Messies Anonymous meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at New Covenant United Methodist Church, 2700 S. Boulevard, Building 100, Room 106, on the second and fourth Monday of each month. The meetings are open to anyone dealing with clutter and stress. For more information on MA, visit www.messies.com.

The Oklahoma City Zoo is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with exhibit buildings closing at 8 p.m. The Oklahoma City Zoo now offers Zoo Ranger, a new self-guided GPS touring system. The zoo is the third zoo in the nation to offer this fun and unique touring device.

Tickets are on sale for Neil Diamond’s concert tour, which will come to Oklahoma City Oct. 19. For ticket information, call 235-8288 or visit ticketmaster.com.

Tickets are on sale for the Nine Inch Nails concert, which will be Aug. 15. Buy tickets at LiveNation.com.

The Oklahoma Children’s Theatre will have its theatre, magic, art and dance camps, “Having a Great Time Wish You Were Here! Summer 2008,” through Aug. 15. Camps are for children 3 to 16 years old. Participants can choose from half-day pre-school, one-day camps, week-long camps and three-week production camps. For more information, call Rozz at 606-7003 or visit www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.org.

The Oklahoma City International Folkdancers meet each Monday at First Unitarian Church, 13th and Dewey in Oklahoma City. Beginners’ dances are taught from 7-8 p.m. No partner is required and no previous dance experience is necessary. The cost to participate is a suggested donation of $2. For more information, call 843-7005.

Learn to Square Dance will be offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church Gym, 2717 W. Hefner Road. For information or reservations, call Linda Bray at 373-1380, 341-8887, 641-0305 or 641-6838.

Preschool Story Time will be from 10-10:30 a.m. at the Edmond Library. For all children ages 3-6, there will be songs, finger plays, puppets, hidden mysteries, occasional crafts and special stories. For more details, call 341-9282.



24 TUESDAY

Tickets are on sale to see Brooks & Dunn in concert, with special guest Rodney Atkins, Aug. 17. To purchase tickets, visit LiveNation.com or www.okfordcenter.com. To order by phone, call 235-8288.

Children between 8 and 12 years old can play games from across the world from 1-3 p.m. at the Edmond Library. Class size is limited to 15 people. For more information, call 425-4412.

Enjoy musical stories with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic from 2-3 p.m. at the Edmond Library. Music has been composed to supplement children’s books. A string quartet accompanies the stories as they are being narrated.

The Lyric Theatre presents “The Sound of Music” at 8 p.m. at the Civic Center. For ticket information, call 524-9312.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Edmond Chapter, meets at 11:30 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month at Oklahoma Christian University, Gaylord University Center, 2501 E. Memorial Road. Lunch cost is $6.50. For more information, call 348-2879 or e-mail jreese5@cox.net.

Wild Tuesdays Story Time Safaris are every Tuesday in June and July at the Oklahoma City Zoo. Children ages 11 and younger will enjoy stories, a meet-and-greet with a zoo keeper or naturalist and a free juice drink. Story time sessions take place at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the Judy Memorial Garden. For more details, call the zoo at 425-0262.

Edmond’s Best, a business networking group, meets at noon every Tuesday at Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler, 33 E. 33rd. Call Gary at 813-7522 for more information.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 9 a.m. every Tuesday at First Christian Church, First Street and Boulevard. For more information, call 340-5656 or 359-1771.

Christian Singles of Central Oklahoma meets at 7 p.m. each Tuesday at Community Church, I-35 and Seward Road in Guthrie. Singles of all ages are welcome to attend. For more information, call 286-1721.

“Why We Fought: Stories from World War II” continues through Aug. 9 at the Edmond Historical Society and Museum. Visitors will be able to delve into the triumphs and tragedies that many Edmond residents experienced during World War II. The museum will feature uniforms from several of the military branches, field artillery used during combat, personal journals and letters, as well as various other artifacts uniquely displayed. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 340-0078 or log on to www.edmondhistory.org.

Women’s Yoga Classes are offered at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Nichols Hills United Methodist Church, 1212 Bedford Drive. Cost is $10 per individual, per session. For more information or to register, call the church at 842-1486, ext. 303.

Get Ready, Get Set, Go to School will be offered from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Edmond Library. In this six-week program puppets, Diana Dinosaur and Wally Problem Solver, will teach 4 and 5 year olds and their parents skills to help the children succeed in school. Class size is limited to 10 children and their parents. Plan to attend at least five sessions. Call 425-4412 to register.

Chess Club for Kids will be from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Edmond Library. This is a chess club for grade-school age children. No prior knowledge of chess required. If interested in enrolling your child, contact Connie Hong at ConnieHong.ok.gmail.com.



25 WEDNESDAY

Teens age 13 to 19 are invited to attend the “Teens at the Table” cooking and etiquette workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Service. Workshop participants will not only learn some advanced cooking techniques, but also learn how to set a table and conduct themselves during formal dinners. A $10 pre-registration fee is required for the workshop to cover the cost of lunch and materials. A registration form may be downloaded at http://countyext.okstate.edu/oklahoma/calendar.htm. For more information, call the OSUCooperative Extension Center at 713-1125.

Tickets are on sale for the Mike Epps & Friends Comedy Show at 7 p.m. July 12 at the Cox Business Convention Center. To purchase tickets, visit www.coxconventioncenter.com or call 235-8288.

Parents of younger children can attend “Make Your Life Easier with Routine” from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Edmond Library. Ways to make a routine work for your family, language simulation during daily routines and how it makes a difference will be discussed. For more information, call 425-4412.

The Lyric Theatre presents “The Sound of Music” at 8 p.m. at the Civic Center. For ticket information, call 524-9312.

The Edmond Farmer’s Market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays through Sept. 27 in the Festival Market Place in downtown Edmond.

Applications for Leadership Edmond Class XXIV are available on the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce’s Web site, www.edmondchamber.com. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Aug. 1. Application must be in by 5 p.m. July 18 for the early-bird special. Leadership Edmond is a leadership development program designed to provide community leaders with a deeper understanding of the critical issues affecting the Edmond area. This program also provides an ongoing source of diverse leaders who are prepared and committed to serve as catalysts and sustainers of positive change for the quality of life in the Edmond area. The program is presented by Edmond Medical Center.

Computer instruction with Eddie, for adults, is every Wednesday from 1-5 p.m. at the Edmond Library. Individual instruction on the computer is offered in increments of 30 minutes to an hour. Join Dave for computer instruction from 7-8 p.m. Call 341-9282, ext. 3 to sign up.

The 55+ Coffee Break will be from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Edmond Library. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be served along with light refreshments. Mingle and talk about your favorite books, work on a puzzle, play chess, checkers, Chinese checkers or bring your own game. Books will be provided for browsing and check-out. This is a come-and-go event.

Open mic night begins at 9 p.m. each Wednesday at Galileo’s, 3009 Paseo in Oklahoma City.

Kiwanis Club of Edmond meets at noon each Wednesday in the Cherokee Room of the University of Central Oklahoma’s Nigh University Center. Lunch is available and enjoy an interesting speaker. Visitors welcome. For more information, call 341-420.



26 THURSDAY

“Willy Wonka Junior,” presented by The Sooner Theatre’s SummerStage, will be performed June 26-28. Shows will begin at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. Tickets are on sale at The Sooner Theatre, 101 E. Main St. in downtown Norman; by phone at 321-9600; and online at www.soonertheatre.org. Reserved tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. For tickets, call 321-9600.

Rythmically Speaking Presents: Antonette & Cicada: An Aesop’s Tale with a Modern Twist will be performed at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. at the Edmond Library.

The Lyric Theatre presents “The Sound of Music” at 8 p.m. at the Civic Center. For ticket information, call 524-9312.

The Oklahoma City Summer Classic Dog Show will take place from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cox Business Services Convention Center.

Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park presents “Much Ado About Nothing” at 8 p.m. at the Myriad Gardens Water Stage. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. For information, call 235-3700.

The Pelican Bay Aquatic Center will host Summer Sizzler Movie Nite. Bring a chair or raft and watch “Transformers” from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Admission costs $5 per person.

The Floyd Hanes Orchestra will play at 8 p.m. at the UCO Jazz Lab. Admission is $12.

The LibertyFest Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on the University of Central Oklahoma campus outside Mitchell Hall. The concert will feature a mixture of light classics, marches and patriotic music. For more information, visit wwww.libertyfest.org.

Bonham Revue will perform as part of the Concert in the Park series from 7:15-8:30 p.m. at Hafer Park. The concert is free. For more details, log on to www.edmondok.com.

Children Reading to Dogs will be from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Edmond Library. Read to a specially trained dog that loves to hear a good book. For more details, call the library at 341-9282.

Learn to Square Dance will be offered from 7-9 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church Gym, 2717 W. Hefner Road. For information or reservations, call Linda Bray at 373-1380, 341-8887, 641-0305 or 641-6838.

Tickets are on sale for the American Idols Live Tour 2008 featuring Brooke White, Carly Smithson, Chikezie, David Archuleta, David Cook, Jason Castro, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay and Syesha Mercado. The concert is Aug. 28 at the Ford Center. For more information, call 235-8288 or visit ticketmaster.com.

Tickets already are on sale for “Day Out With Thomas, The Great Discovery Tour 2008.” It chugs into Oklahoma Railway Museum Sept. 26-28 and Oct. 3-5 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tickets may be purchased by calling 866-468-7630. Ticket prices for those 2 years and older are $18. “Day Out With Thomas” is a family fun event with a variety of activities and entertainment. ORM is located at 3400 N.E. Grand Blvd. For more information, call 424-8222 or log on to www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org.

The Oklahoma City Musuem of Art will exhibit “Roman Art from the Louvre,” today through Oct. 12.

Billie Letts, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, releases her new novel, “MADE IN THE U.S.A..” Letts’ first three novels were widely acclaimed, selling more than 3 million copies combined.



27 FRIDAY

The Oklahoma City Zoo will hold a summer day camp, “Heroes in a Half Shell: Turtle Power!” from 8 a.m. to noon. The camp is open for 8- to 11-year-olds.

The Family Theatre Group presents “Seussical the Musical” at 7 p.m at the Family Theatre Warehouse. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children and seniors. For tickets, call 848-7469.

“Willy Wonka Junior,” presented by The Sooner Theatre’s SummerStage, will be performed through June 28. Shows will begin at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. Tickets are on sale at The Sooner Theatre, 101 E. Main St. in downtown Norman; by phone at 321-9600; and online at www.soonertheatre.org. Reserved tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. For tickets, call 321-9600.

Enjoy Music with Susan at the Edmond Library. Children between 2 and 3 years old can participate in musical activities from 9:30-10 a.m. and 10:15-10:45 a.m. Children between 4 and 6 years old can participate in musical activities from 11-11:30 a.m.

The Lyric Theatre presents “The Sound of Music” at 8 p.m. at the Civic Center. For ticket information, call 524-9312.

The Oklahoma City Summer Classic Dog Show will take place from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cox Business Services Convention Center.

Science Museum Oklahoma will host a Night of Science Camp-in. Camp out and spend the night exploring the museum’s hands-on exhibits, a giant-screen movie, planetarium show and live science production that expands your mind. For more information, call 602-6664.

The 18U Hall of Fame Tournament will be held at the National Softball Hall of Fame.

The Jazz Company featuring Brian Gorrell and Shane Connaway will perform at 8 p.m. at the UCO Jazz Lab. Admission is $7.

The fifth annual Pelican Bay Lifeguard Expo will be held from 5 p.m. to close. Watch lifeguards as the complete technically challenging accident simulations.

The Integris Third Age Life Center hosts a caregiver support group on the fourth Friday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Integris Third Age Life Center, 5300 N. Independence, Suite 240 in Oklahoma City. For more information or reservations, call 951-2277.

The Madison Square Garden Entertainment announced that it will launch its largest production of the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular,” starring the world famous Rockettes, in the show’s 76-year history. The tour will include performances Dec. 26-28 at the Ford Center. For more information, visit www.radiocitychristmas.com.

The Oklahoma City Zoo’s Fins and Feathers Show is flying in for another season with new show times. Guests will enjoy shows at 10 a.m. and noon Wednesday through Friday; 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Saturdays; and noon and 2 p.m. Sundays when the weather permits. Cost is $2 for adults and $1 for children 3-11.

Edmond’s Toastmasters Club meets from 7-8:15 a.m. every Friday at Denny’s, 1100 E. Second St. Meetings are open to the public, and guests are welcome. There is no charge for guests, and first-time visitors will receive a complimentary breakfast. For more information, call Jo Anne Eason at 627-6413 or Larry Shelby at 219-1861.



28 SATURDAY

The Family Theatre Group presents “Seussical the Musical” at 7 p.m at the Family Theatre Warehouse. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children and seniors. For tickets, call 848-7469.

“Willy Wonka Junior,” presented by The Sooner Theatre’s SummerStage, will be performed. Shows begin at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at The Sooner Theatre, 101 E. Main St. in downtown Norman; by phone at 321-9600; and online at www.soonertheatre.org. Reserved tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. For tickets, call 321-9600.

The Lyric Theatre presents “The Sound of Music” at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Civic Center. For ticket information, call 524-9312.

The Oklahoma City Summer Classic Dog Show will take place from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cox Business Services Convention Center.

Aly & AJ will perform at Frontier City. Concert gates open at 5:30 p.m. and admission is free with paid park admission or a Double Park Season Pass.

The LibertyFest Car Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University of Central Oklahoma parking lot on Second Street. For more information, call 478-8100 or visit www.libertyfest.org.

The Miss Edmond LibertyFest Pageant will be held at 7 p.m. in the Constitution Hall at the University of Central Oklahoma. For more information, call 340-2527 or visit www.libertyfest.org.

The Michael Summers Band will perform at 8 p.m. at the UCO Jazz Lab. Admission costs $7.

The LibertyFest Rodeo will be held at 8 p.m. at Rodeo Ground, 300 N. Kelly. For contestant entry, call 340-2527. For other information, call 340-2527 or visit libertyfest.org.

The LibertyFest Kite Festival will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mitch Park. For more information, call 340-2527 or visit www.libertyfest.org.

The City Arts Center will feature the “Hands On ’08 Le Cirque D’ Art Exhibit” through Aug. 16 at Fair Park, 3000 General Pershing Blvd. Admission is free and children of all ages are welcome to participate. Visitors to the exhibit will have the opportunity to become a member of the circus and learn classic circus tricks such as juggling. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 951-0000.

The Edmond Farmer’s Market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays through Sept. 27 in the Festival Market Place in downtown Edmond.

VFW Post 4578, 4223 S. Division in Guthrie, holds a dance from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. each Saturday. The dance features country/western music and admission is $5 per person. The public is welcome. For more information, call 282-2006.

Tickets are on sale for Santana for his concert Sept. 16 at the Ford Center. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including the U.S. Army Box Office and all participating Macy’s, Suncoast and FYE stores. Purchase tickets by phone at 235-8288 or online at www.okfordcenter.com.

The butterfly garden exhibit, “Flowers in Flight,” is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the Oklahoma City Zoo. This exhibit houses 200 to 300 butterflies representing various species native to the United States.

     

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