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April 2023 Arts and Culture events
April 2023
Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Show
April 1, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Visit Sand Springs for an afternoon of fun at the Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Show! Browse a large selection of jewelry, handmade items, boutique finds and much more. As an added bonus, stick around to see if you win a door prize.
Location:
Case Community Center
1050 W. Wekiwa Road
Sand Springs, OK 74063
For more information, contact:
(918)-960-1738
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Plein Air Painting at the Tulsa Botanic Garden
April 2, 2023 | 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
During this two-hour workshop, spend time with award-winning author and plants-man Kelly Norris and Philbrook’s team of horticulturists. Learn hands-on, practical strategies for creating your own resilient, sustainable garden. All levels of experience are welcome, from beginner home gardeners to professionals. $50 Members $75 Adults *Capacity is limited, advance ticket recommended. **All tickets include general admission to museum & gardens.
For more information, contact:
(918)-289-0030
Docent-Led Tour: Inside the Villa
April 2, 2023 | 1 - 2 p.m.
Enjoy a guided tour of Villa Philbrook and discover stories behind its history, architecture and the people who made the Villa their home. Free for members, with general admission for adults, and for youth 17 and under.
For more information, contact:
(918)-748-5300
Music on Exhibit: Rembrandt to Monet
April 2, 2023 | 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Musicologist and Classical Tulsa host Jason Heilman joins Philbrook curator Susan Green in conversation to explore six of the paintings from Philbrook’s current exhibition Rembrandt to Monet: 500 Years of European Painting from Joslyn Art Museum. Local professional musicians will perform selections of chamber music compositions that connect with each artwork in this engaging program of music, conversation, and insider knowledge. Featured paintings and music include works by Bouguereau, Renoir, and Monet and music by Ravel, Faure, and Debussy. Limited VIP tickets are available to include a per-concert reception with refreshments in the Great Hall and an exclusive performance by Ron Pearson on the Philbrook organ. $25 Members, $15 Member Youth (17 & under), $35 Adults, $20 Youth (17 & under), $20 College Students (with valid ID).
For more information, contact:
(918)-748-5300
The Art of Rewriting
Every Wednesday | 7 - 9 p.m.
April 5 & 12, 2023
This 4-week workshop will be in person on the OSU-Tulsa campus and via Zoom from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: March 22nd, March 29th, April 5th, and April 12th. Participants will undertake rewriting an existing (unpublished) work of prose--fiction or nonfiction. Emphasis will be on rethinking such elements as formatting, pace, word choice, and--most importantly--desired readership. Attendees may either bring an older work--any medium--or create a new one for rewriting purposes. Instructor: Michael Wright Instructor Bio: Michael Wright is an avid explorer of writing dedicated to examining the thousand-and-one questions about what makes humans so truly wondrous and downright contrary at the same time. His works range from novels and plays to poetry, radio drama and performance art/spoken word. Each new creative effort seeks out the possibility of continual experimentation with forms and pushing the limits of expression. Registration will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023.
Location:
OSU-Tulsa
700 North Greenwood avenue
Tulsa, Ok 74106
For more information, contact:
Center for Poets and Writers
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Adult Open Studio
April 7, 2023 | 5 - 8 p.m.
Arts@302 is hosting their first adult only Open Studio event! We will be stocked with art supplies and recyclables ready for you to freely create. We are located at 302 S Main St in Broken Arrow. Artists are encouraged to bring their own supplies to continue working on their projects or collaborate on something new. This will also be a great networking opportunity to connect with other local artists and learn how you can teach, learn about, buy, or sell art with 302. We are here to elevate local artists! This event will coincide with the opening of our April gallery show, Color Creations. It will be a wonderful introduction to our facility.
For more information, contact:
Caleb Ricketts
(918)-936-2806
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Gallery Opening: Color Creations
April 7, 2023 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Discover a new spectrum of color with our April show Color Creations. This exhibit features large acrylic paintings by Tulsa Artist, Ben Brown. Join us for the free opening reception on Friday, April 7th 5:30pm-7:30pm. Meet the artist, learn about his works, and celebrate our new gallery show.
For more information, contact:
Caleb Ricketts
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First Friday Art Crawl
April 7, 2023 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Since 2007, the Tulsa Arts District has presented the community with rotating art displays as part of the monthly First Friday Art Crawl events. Every first Friday of the month, visitors can explore artwork inside galleries, studios and museums and catch a few live music performances or even an exciting fireworks display. As an added bonus, art crawlers can take advantage of free museum and gallery admission while shopping later than normal business hours would allow. Hit the district early for dinner, or stay a little later for a craft cocktail best enjoyed on an outdoor patio. Various locations in Tulsa Arts District, Tulsa, OK 74103
Location:
Tulsa Arts District
Downtown Tulsa
Tulsa, OK 74103
For more information, contact:
(918)-527-8170
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Art in Bloom at Philbrook
April 7, 2023 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy a weekend of wonder. See Philbrook through the creative eyes of floral designers. Art in Bloom is a museum-renowned experience that features stunning structures made by local floral designers, inspired by the architecture and art of Philbrook. $5 for members, $22 for adults, $5 for youth and free for member youth 17 and under.
For more information, contact:
(918)-748-5300
Family Nature Walk + Nature Fun Fridays
April 7, 2023 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Join a Philbrook horticulturist for a Family Nature Walk at 10 a.m., then stick around for an exciting hands-on nature exploration designed just for kids and their grownups! Free for members, general admission for adults, and youth 17 and under. *Family Nature Walk is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather but Hands-On Nature Exploration will move indoors.
For more information, contact:
(918)-748-5300
Oddities & Curiosities Expo
April 8, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Oddities and Curiosities Expo, the original traveling oddities event that hits major cities across the country and features 150+ oddity vendors and artists, will take over Expo Square - SageNet Building in Tulsa, OK, on Saturday, April 8, 2023. The Oddities and Curiosities Expo draws people from all walks of life who enjoy the strange and unusual and the event offers something for everyone. Visitors will have the opportunity to browse and shop for a wide variety of rare and unusual items from local and national vendors including taxidermy, preserved animal specimens, original horror and Halloween-inspired artwork, antiques, handcrafted oddities, skulls, bones, and funeral collectibles. In addition to the vast array of vendors, the expo will also feature photo ops, tarot reading, sideshow performers, and concessions. Advance general admission, $11, day of general admission, $16. Children 12 and under free.
For more information, contact:
Michelle Cozzaglio
(760)-887-3044
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Studio C: Teen Art Hangout
April 14, 2023 | 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Hang, Game, Create at Studio C, a chill space for high schoolers to just be. Hang out, try out new art or craft ideas, or play a game with friends. Free for High School Teens, ages 14+
Location:
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S. Rockford Place,
Tulsa, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-748-5300
SYLVIA by A.R.Gurney
April 14-15, 2023 | 7:30 - 9:45 p.m. April 16, 2023 | 2 - 4:15 p.m. April 21-22, 2023 | 7:30 - 9:45 p.m. April 23, 2023 | 2 - 4:15 p.m.
The Broken Arrow Community Playhouse Proudly Presents SYLVIA By A.R. Gurney Tickets on sale Now! Call our Box Office 918-258-0077 to purchase tickets or Buy Online www.bacptheatre.com Adults $22, Child/Student/Senior/Military $20 *Groups of 10+ Save $2 per Ticket!* The Broken Arrow Community Playhouse is proud to present Sylvia for two big weekends! April 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2023 at 7:30 PM and Sunday Matinees on April 16 & 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Playhouse located at 1800 S. Main Street in Broken Arrow. Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in the suburbs. Greg’s career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career, as a public-school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in the park—or that has found him—bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A street-smart mixture of Lab and poodle, (portrayed by a human actress) Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. She offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, Sylvia becomes a rival for affection. And Sylvia thinks Kate just doesn’t understand the relationship between man and dog. The marriage is put in serious jeopardy until, after a series of hilarious and touching complications, Greg and Kate learn to compromise, and Sylvia becomes a valued part of their lives. The Playhouse welcomes Director H. Levi Smiley! Levi is not new to the BACP stage but this will be his first time directing for us, we look forward to helping him bring his vision for Sylvia to our stage. Levi is a current theatre major at Tulsa Community College. He was honored in the spring of 2022 to be chosen as the first student director for TCC Theatre's first annual all-student production, Miss Alma's Rules. The production was honored with twelve Meritorious Achievement Awards of recognition from the Kennedy Center American Collegiate Theatre Festival including Achievement in Directing for Smiley, and Production Adaptability for the entire cast and crew. Smiley will graduate with an Associate's Degree in Theatre in May of this year. He plans to continue his education to earn his BFA in Theatre and his MFA in Theatre Directing. Levi is honored to be chosen to direct at BACP and looks forward to bringing Sylvia to life for the Broken Arrow audience! To assist him in this endeavor he has assembled an exceptional cast of local talent; Sylvia: Jenna Soltis, Greg: Troy Sageser, Kate: Kerry Kavanaugh, Tom/Phyllis/Leslie: Ryan Mash More information for this production can be obtained by calling the BACP at 918-258-0077. The BACP is located in The Main Place at 1800 S. Main in downtown Broken Arrow. “SYLVIA” is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, serviceing the Dramatists Play Service collecion. www.dramatists.com . This production is made possible in part by grants from the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. The BACP would like to thank Standley Systems for being a sponsor for our 2022-2023 season. The Broken Arrow Community Playhouse is a member of the Oklahoma Community Theatre Association and the American Association of Community Theatre.
Location:
Broken Arrow Community Playhouse
1800 S. Main St.
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
For more information, contact:
Sherry Hacker
(918)-258-0077
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The World of What
Every Sunday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday | 8 - 9 p.m.
April 20, 21, 22 & 23, 2023
TCC Theatre presents Original Student Play, The World of What Tulsa Community College Theatre presents, The World of What, an original stage play by TCC Theatre student, Micah Timmons, which will be performed in the PACE Studio Theatre at Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus April 20-21-22 at 8pm and April 23rd at 2pm. The play is student directed and student designed. The student director is Adrianna Moyer, the production stage manager is Genevieve Brewster, and the assistant stage manager is Michelle Davis. Moriah Jestus is the set and properties designer; Jo Jo Fetcher is the costume designer. Madalyn Baty is the Hair and make-up designer. Chelsea Cisson is the sound designer and Mallory Lindsay is the Light designer. The play The World of What tells the story of a daughter, Suzette, played by Anna Hrncir, having to move herself and sons, played by Matthew Skinner and Caleb Fuqua, into her mother and fathers' home, played by Rebeca Ritter and Brenen Hankins. She struggles trying to figure out a way to provide for and be a good parent to her sons, while attempting to reconcile a strained relationship with her parents. The play is rated PG and lasts ninety minutes with no intermission. Playing the EMT’s in the production are Evan Paik and Elizabeth Stiles. The production is an official associate entry for the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Region VI. For tickets call 918-595-7777 or go to www.pacetickets.tulsacc.edu
Location:
Tulsa Community College PACE Studio Theatre
10300 East 81st Street
Tulsa, OK 74133
For more information, contact:
Mark Frank
(918)-697-8825
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6th Annual Raising Hope Blue Tie Gala
April 22, 2023 | 6 - 10 p.m.
Raising Hope is a crucial part of what we do at The Demand Project. Working with children who have spent a good part of their lives hopeless gives us an amazing opportunity to give them the hope they didn't know was possible. Attendees of this event help children dream, some for the first time in their lives. Join us for an amazing night of dinner, entertainment, silent auction, live auction, and dancing. EMCEE: Lori Fullbright Event Details
Location:
Hyatt Regency Downtown Tulsa
100 E 2nd St
tulsa, OK 74103-3207
For more information, contact:
Jamie Miller
(702)-574-7502
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Post-Pardi Mardi Gras Family Friendly
April 22, 2023 | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Experience a taste of New Orleans right in Broken Arrow during The Post-Pardi Mardi Gras Family Friendly Faire on Saturday, April 22. This family-friendly festival will be held in the SW quadrant of New Orleans Square at 3812 S Elm Pl in Broken Arrow from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your “krewe” out to enjoy food trucks, live music, games, vendors and more. Of course, any Mardi Gras celebration isn’t complete without a parade, and this event is sure to deliver with a festive parade that winds through the parking lot. We invite people of all ages to participate in this parade by dressing up and bringing decorated strollers or wagons! This free event is hosted by New Orleans Square and the City of Broken Arrow in partnership with Geaux Shows and The Bayou Food Truck. For more information about the event, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1232406407713958. “The New Orleans Square revitalization project has been booming the past few years!” said Christi Gillespie, Vice Mayor and City Councilor for Ward 3, which includes New Orleans Square. “I am thrilled the merchants of New Orleans Square are partnering with the city to hold this festive event. Bring your family & friends & join us for family-friendly activities in South BA!”
Location:
New Orleans Square
3812 S Elm Pl
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
For more information, contact:
Leann Leiker
(918)-251-5311
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Curator-Led Tour: Through the Eyes of Alexandre Hogue
April 23, 2023 | 2 - 3 p.m.
Through his artwork, visionary Tulsa artist Alexandre Hogue explored the impact of humans on our earth. With Philbrook curator Susan Green, discover Hogue’s images of nature as well as his powerful abstractions. $24 for Adults and Youth 17 and under; $5 for Members and member youth, 17 and under.
For more information, contact:
(918)-748-5351
Not Even Past: Writing History with Flair
Every Wednesday | 7 - 9 p.m.
April 26, 2023
This 3-week workshop will be via Zoom on April 26th and in person on the OSU-Tulsa campus with a Zoom option on May 3rd and May 10th from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. In this class, we'll explore local subjects (Oklahoma, broadly and Tulsa, more particularly) that can serve as inspirations for lively history writing. Students will learn basic historical methodologies through fun activities, while also focusing on the craft of writing and editing. At the end of the workshop, students will have produced either: A). A 10-15 page popular history article ready for submission to a literary magazine or B). A half-hour script for a history-themed podcast. Students do not need any background in history or journalism. We welcome genealogists, memoir writers, community activists, and truth-seekers of all persuasions. The only requirement is curiosity about Oklahoma themes and issues. Registraiton will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 24th.
Location:
OSU-Tulsa
700 North Greenwood avenue
Tulsa, Ok 74106
For more information, contact:
Center for Poets and Writers
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Woolly Weekend at Shepherd's Cross
April 27-29, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Woolly Weekend is a “sheep to shawl” festival held at Shepherd’s Cross, an authentic working sheep farm, just north of Claremore OK on Scenic Route 66. Come to the farm and watch as the sheep are shorn (given a haircut). Sheep shearing occurs throughout the day. After the fiber is shorn from the sheep you can watch the wool being processed on site. It will be combed, spun, woven, knit, crocheted, and felted into finished products. This is a true Sheep to Shawl Event. Over the three-day period at least three shawls will be created entirely from the wool shorn on the first morning of the event. It is rare to find a true Sheep to Shawl experience. Shearing and demonstrations take place inside the Amish built tour barn, which houses some of the animals as well as the wool processing, farm museum, and the gift shop. There are Short Course Fiber Classes available; learn drop spindling, hand carding, or needle felting during the event. Be sure to visit the Farm Animal Barn & pet the barnyard animals. Tour the educational interactive Farm Museum & Four Story Observation Silo, as well as the Bible Garden. Bring the entire family. Children’s activities include weaving, games, wool project, and coloring contest. This is a free event. Donations are welcome - suggested donation of $5 per person. If you have groups of twenty or more, please pre-register. Volunteers are needed to demonstrate fiber arts. If you spin, weave, knit, crochet, or needle felt you may join our Sheep to Shawl Team. Anyone who works with fiber is welcome. Inquire for additional information. Come shop at Shepherd’s Shop featuring a host of “woolly” and farm related handmade crafted by Shepherd’s Cross and over 50 local crafters; farm fresh USDA processed and Animal Welfare Approved meat (lamb and beef), Amish jams, health foods, yarns, and much more! Additionally, the shop features a mission section, where 100% of the sale price is returned to the indigenous craftsmen (countries include Afghanistan, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan, Malawi, Uganda and more). Our Shepherd’s Cross yarns are natural, chemical free, home grown and hand-picked here on the farm. The shop also offers roving, batts, felting supplies, spinning and weaving supplies, and much more. Fiber Arts classes, Animal Husbandry classes, and Shearing lessons are available at the farm throughout the year. Shepherd’s Cross is an accredited Agritourism facility, and a “Made in Oklahoma” Company. The farm is also Animal Welfare Approved. It is home to a non-profit Christian organization named Heart of the Shepherd that hosts this event. Teaching basic agricultural principles and their relationship to the Bible are instrumental in the educational component of the farm.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Diane Dickinson
(918)-342-5911
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Made In Oklahoma Handmade Vendor Fest
April 28-29, 2023
This April, show from a massive selection of local vendors in Claremore at the Made In Oklahoma Handmade Vendor Fest. Held at the Cherokee Casino, all types of goods and food will be available, and guests may also attend the Route 66 Cruisers Car & Motorcycle Show and the OK Mower Racings Sling'N Dirt Nationals, both of which are held on Saturday. Admission is free; hours: Friday, 11:00a.m. - 6:00p.m., Saturday, 9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.
Location:
Cherokee Casino
20900 S. 4200 Road
Claremore, OK 74019
For more information, contact:
(918)-530-8132
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Family Open Studio
April 29, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Introducing Family Open Studio! Parents and children can create together at this all ages art event. Our First Floor Studio will be full of general art supplies and recycled scraps ready for you to sketch, design, build, and explore the incredible process of creating. There are no limits to your creativity! Design a lava lamp, build a model car from scraps, or create your self portrait from nothing but fabric scraps. Need some inspiration? Grab an art prompt or a team member to take your first step. Artists are also encouraged to bring their own supplies to continue working on their personal projects. This all ages event is free to the public with an optional $10 entry donation for those wanting to support Arts@302.
For more information, contact:
Caleb Ricketts
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Oklahoma Renaissance Festival
April 29-30, 2023 | 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Take a step back to the 16th century, into the Golden Age of England with Queen Elizabeth I! Over 400 performers and artisans are present at one of Oklahoma's premier annual events, the Oklahoma Renaissance Festival. Hosted by the Castle of Muskogee, this event features a royal court, jousters and jesters, magicians, musicians and minstrels as well as many craftspeople and artisans. Living history demonstrations, live performances and great period food rounds out an excellent festival. The festival runs every weekend in May, through June 4, and is also open on Monday, May 29th, Memorial Day.
For more information, contact:
(918)-687-3625
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