The Tulsa Foundation for Architecture is pleased to present the Downtown Living Tour, a self-guided tour of selected residences in the downtown area this weekend.
Featuring historical living spaces, repurposed buildings, renovated homes and new construction, the tour is a chance to get a look at some of the hottest living places in Tulsa. There will be five homes on the tour ranging from a three-story walk up in Brady Village to high-rise lofts.
Tour participants can start at either the Tribune Lofts, 20 East Archer, or at the Philtower, 427 S. Boston. There you will receive a program featuring a map of all of the homes on the tour and information about the spaces.
Tickets are $15 per person or $25 for two and may be purchased at either of the starting locations or in advance from the Tulsa Foundation for Architecture.
When: June 23rd, 9-5pm and June 24th 1-5pm
Contact: Lee Anne Zeigler at 918.583.5550 or via e-mail at laz@tulsaarchitecture.com
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
2007 Sooner Run Bass Tournament June 21-24
U.S. Bass Pros Take On Grand Lake
The Sooner Run Bass Tournament , slated for June 21-24 at Grand Lake, will be the seventh stop in the Bassmaster Elite 100 Series, the high profile fishing league known to draw the world's top anglers to tournament destinations all across the country.
The fact that a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament is taking place on Grand Lake is not just a coincidence.
"Grand Lake ranks among the highest in the state in bass population and angling success," said Jim Burroughs, northeast regions fisheries supervisor for the Wildlife Department.
The Bassmaster Elite Series includes 11 events across the country, and an $11 million prize purse. According to bassmaster.com, the series is bass fishing's "most competitive and lucrative league."
Thousands of people are expected to attend the family-friendly event. Both the daily launches and weigh-ins are free and open to the public at North Beach Development Area (61201 East 270 Road).
Each day the launch begins at 5:50 a.m., and weigh-ins take place at 3 p.m. Spectators will also have a chance to get angler autographs, participate in a kids casting contest and shop for Bassmaster merchandise. The newly-designed North Beach Development Area is located east of Wolf Creek just north of Grove.
Additionally, fans can catch all the action on television at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 7 on ESPN2.
The Sooner Run Bass Tournament , slated for June 21-24 at Grand Lake, will be the seventh stop in the Bassmaster Elite 100 Series, the high profile fishing league known to draw the world's top anglers to tournament destinations all across the country.
The fact that a Bassmaster Elite Series tournament is taking place on Grand Lake is not just a coincidence.
"Grand Lake ranks among the highest in the state in bass population and angling success," said Jim Burroughs, northeast regions fisheries supervisor for the Wildlife Department.
The Bassmaster Elite Series includes 11 events across the country, and an $11 million prize purse. According to bassmaster.com, the series is bass fishing's "most competitive and lucrative league."
Thousands of people are expected to attend the family-friendly event. Both the daily launches and weigh-ins are free and open to the public at North Beach Development Area (61201 East 270 Road).
Each day the launch begins at 5:50 a.m., and weigh-ins take place at 3 p.m. Spectators will also have a chance to get angler autographs, participate in a kids casting contest and shop for Bassmaster merchandise. The newly-designed North Beach Development Area is located east of Wolf Creek just north of Grove.
Additionally, fans can catch all the action on television at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 7 on ESPN2.
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Barbecue Society Cook-off June 15-16, 2007
The Ada Lions Club is hosting a Kansas City Barbecue Society sanctioned cook-off June 15-16 in Ada, the first State Championship “Pigs Can Fly” BBQ Cook-Off.
This event will be held in conjunction with the fourth annual Ada Air Expo, which has been approved as a centennial event for the state of Oklahoma.
Area cooks are invited to participate as contestants in the barbecue cook-off. If they enter all four categories, they can qualify to compete for the grand championship and $1,000. If they enter only one category, they can compete for $200 and a trophy.
Anyone interested in entering the competition should go to the Ada Air Expo Website at www.adaairexpo.com and follow the link for rules, regulations and official entry forms. Entry forms are also available at Vision Bank in Ada.
This event will be held in conjunction with the fourth annual Ada Air Expo, which has been approved as a centennial event for the state of Oklahoma.
Area cooks are invited to participate as contestants in the barbecue cook-off. If they enter all four categories, they can qualify to compete for the grand championship and $1,000. If they enter only one category, they can compete for $200 and a trophy.
Anyone interested in entering the competition should go to the Ada Air Expo Website at www.adaairexpo.com and follow the link for rules, regulations and official entry forms. Entry forms are also available at Vision Bank in Ada.
Monday, June 04, 2007
Oklahoma Gold! Centennial Celebration
: A celebration of Oklahoma's Oil and Gas industry in Drumright!
Time and Date: Saturday, June 23, 2007, 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM
Place: Tidal School Winery
Art: Renowned Oklahoma Artists will display their works
Music: Two bands will play live in the vineyard
One Act Play: A short one act play will dramatize the discovery of oil in Drumright.
Program: A 30 minute program will honor Oklahoma's oil and gas industry.
Wine: Formal introduction of the new sweet white wine: Oklahoma Gold! plus free tastings of Tidal 18+ wine varieties.
Tours: Free tours of the historic Tidal School Winery
Admission: $5.00
For Tickets Call 1-866-258-1903 or Buy Online at:
http://www.tidalschool.com
Time and Date: Saturday, June 23, 2007, 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM
Place: Tidal School Winery
Art: Renowned Oklahoma Artists will display their works
Music: Two bands will play live in the vineyard
One Act Play: A short one act play will dramatize the discovery of oil in Drumright.
Program: A 30 minute program will honor Oklahoma's oil and gas industry.
Wine: Formal introduction of the new sweet white wine: Oklahoma Gold! plus free tastings of Tidal 18+ wine varieties.
Tours: Free tours of the historic Tidal School Winery
Admission: $5.00
For Tickets Call 1-866-258-1903 or Buy Online at:
http://www.tidalschool.com
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Tulsarama June 15, 2007
June 15th, at noon Tulsa's 50yr old time capsule will be opened and the 1957 Plymouth Belvedere will be unveiled.
Visitors are coming from all over the world to see history unearthed. A whole weekend of events are planned. New events and guests are still being added. Check out buriedcar.com for complete details.
Visitors are coming from all over the world to see history unearthed. A whole weekend of events are planned. New events and guests are still being added. Check out buriedcar.com for complete details.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
New Tulsa Downtown Farmer's Market
The Nuyaka Creek Winery Spring Wine Festival is May 19, 2007. Check out their website: http://www.nuyakacreek.com/winefest.htm for full details on this annual Oklahoma wine tasting opportunity. Also, look for the article featuring Nuyaka Creek in the May issue of Southern Living Magazine.
In Other Tulsa Area Spring News
Folks looking for fresh, local produce now have a new option. Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor announced the opening of a new Downtown Farmer’s Market. You can expect to find up to 15 varieties of tomatoes, peppers of every color, squash, okra, and for the first time, they will be bringing food from natural farms.
The Downtown Farmer's Market will be on 3rd street, between Main and Boston. It's open every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning May 1st.
In Other Tulsa Area Spring News
Folks looking for fresh, local produce now have a new option. Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor announced the opening of a new Downtown Farmer’s Market. You can expect to find up to 15 varieties of tomatoes, peppers of every color, squash, okra, and for the first time, they will be bringing food from natural farms.
The Downtown Farmer's Market will be on 3rd street, between Main and Boston. It's open every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning May 1st.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
National Art Competition in Ada
Old Bank Gallery’s National Competition exhibit remains open to the public through April 28 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The gallery is located at the corner of Main and Townsend.
Ada is the location for the exhibit for the third year. Each year the Gallery places ads in national magazines announcing a call for entries. Artists from all over the country respond with entries in the competition.
Each year there are entrants from as far away as New York, Illinois, Utah, North Carolina, Connecticut, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon and Texas as well as prominent Oklahoma artists.
Artists compete for a $1,000 Best of Show award, $500 first place, $200 second place, $100 third place and several honorable mention awards. Also presented are special recognition awards from Citizens Bank, First Untied Bank, Vision Bank, Karen’s Art and Framing, Bob and Sally Bennett, Ada Sales and Rental, Tommy and Carol Redman, Oklahoma Heritage Bank, Kennedy Library of Konawa, DK Nutrition Center and Barking Frog.
Judge for the competition will be Bert Seabourn, an internationally recognized artist who lives in Oklahoma.
Winner of the 2006 National Exhibit at Old Bank Gallery was Diana de Santis from New York who specializes in pastel portraits and was recently featured in The Artist Magazine.
For more information, phone (580) 332-2781.
Ada is the location for the exhibit for the third year. Each year the Gallery places ads in national magazines announcing a call for entries. Artists from all over the country respond with entries in the competition.
Each year there are entrants from as far away as New York, Illinois, Utah, North Carolina, Connecticut, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon and Texas as well as prominent Oklahoma artists.
Artists compete for a $1,000 Best of Show award, $500 first place, $200 second place, $100 third place and several honorable mention awards. Also presented are special recognition awards from Citizens Bank, First Untied Bank, Vision Bank, Karen’s Art and Framing, Bob and Sally Bennett, Ada Sales and Rental, Tommy and Carol Redman, Oklahoma Heritage Bank, Kennedy Library of Konawa, DK Nutrition Center and Barking Frog.
Judge for the competition will be Bert Seabourn, an internationally recognized artist who lives in Oklahoma.
Winner of the 2006 National Exhibit at Old Bank Gallery was Diana de Santis from New York who specializes in pastel portraits and was recently featured in The Artist Magazine.
For more information, phone (580) 332-2781.
Friday, April 13, 2007
Drive-In Theaters in Oklahoma
Got a taste for the old time drive-in theaters? Well, Oklahoma is still home to a few drive-ins. The largest operating drive-in theater in the state is, of course, The Admiral Twin in Tulsa.
There are a total of eight drive in theaters still in business in Oklahoma. Here's a site that tracks them:
http://www.driveinmovie.com/OK.htm.
The survivors are in: Chickasha, Guthrie, McAlester, Oklahoma City, Ponca City, Poteau, Sapulpa, Tahlequah, Tulsa or Weatherford.
Better catch a feature at one of them before they all disappear!
There are a total of eight drive in theaters still in business in Oklahoma. Here's a site that tracks them:
http://www.driveinmovie.com/OK.htm.
The survivors are in: Chickasha, Guthrie, McAlester, Oklahoma City, Ponca City, Poteau, Sapulpa, Tahlequah, Tulsa or Weatherford.
Better catch a feature at one of them before they all disappear!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Art and Wine Festival in Drumright April 21
On Saturday, April 21, from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM over twenty elite area artists will display their original artwork at the Art & Wine festival at Tidal School Vineyards.
10% of all sales will go to the Little Rascals Animal Aide Foundation. This wonderful all-volunteer animal rescue organization is helping control animal over-population and rescue abandoned pets that might otherwise have to be destroyed. The artists and their art will be found throughout the winery and grounds.
Free wine tastings will be available and there will be no charge to attend! Order online at www.tidalschool.com You can also reserve by calling toll free 866 258 1903.
10% of all sales will go to the Little Rascals Animal Aide Foundation. This wonderful all-volunteer animal rescue organization is helping control animal over-population and rescue abandoned pets that might otherwise have to be destroyed. The artists and their art will be found throughout the winery and grounds.
Free wine tastings will be available and there will be no charge to attend! Order online at www.tidalschool.com You can also reserve by calling toll free 866 258 1903.
Monday, April 02, 2007
Waurika Rattlesnake Hunt April 13-15
Right on Main Street, in Waurika, Oklahoma. Come for the thrill of Waurika's Rattlesnake Hunt on April 13-15, 2007!
Also featuring carnival rides, games, arts & crafts vendors, photo booth, and the Thrill-Safety Show Guided Hunts! For more information call (580) 228-2553.
Also featuring carnival rides, games, arts & crafts vendors, photo booth, and the Thrill-Safety Show Guided Hunts! For more information call (580) 228-2553.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Arbuckle Simpson Nature Festival May 4-6, 2007
Arbuckle Simpson Nature Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tishomingo, OK Paddle The Oklahoma Arbuckles
Exploring Pontotoc Ridge Preserve; Blue River
Ecology; Nocturnal Creatures; For the Birds and Fish
Production are events being offered during the
Arbuckle Simpson Nature Festival, May 4, 5 and 6 in
Johnston, Pontotoc and Murray Counties.
This is the opportunity of a life-time,
announced Dr. Bill Pennington and Earl Brewer,
coordinators of the event. The Nature Festival is
offering a variety of tours and a lecture that should
appeal to everyone. We have one of the best areas for
viewing nature in Oklahoma and this event will
spotlight a natural resource not seen by most people,
Brewer stated.
Registration is now open for the 2 day event
which will originate from Murray State College. Event
fee is $25.00 per tour. Registration and information
can be obtained by contacting the Johnston County
Chamber of Commerce, 580-371-2175 or by visiting web
site: www.johnstoncountyok.org. Registration will
begin each day at 7:00 a.m. at the Murray State
College Student Union. Advance registrations are
recommended, as size of tours is limited.
The Nature Festival was organized by a coalition
of TREES (Tishomingo Refuge Ecology and Educational
Society), Murray State College, Johnston County
Chamber of Commerce, Chickasaw Nation Enterprises, The
Nature Conservancy, Tishomingo National Wildlife
Refuge, Blue River Hunting and Fishing Area; City of
Tishomingo; Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery and
Chickasaw National Recreational Area.
Two topic tours are offered twice a day; once in
the morning 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. and afternoon
sessions, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tours of 50 people
will travel by charter buses to the various locations.
Opening day, Friday, May 4, the first sessions
offered will be Exploring Pontotoc Ridge Preserve in
Pontotoc County and Blue River Ecology. Both tours
will leave Murray State College Student Union at 8:30
a.m., and travel to their respective sites.
Exploring Pontotoc Ridge Preserve offers five
different habitat community types: Crosstimbers
Forest, Bottomland Forest, Mixed-Grass Prairie;
Tallgrass Prairie and Limestone Outcrop and
Sinkholes, stated Earl Brewer, president of TREES
(Tishomingo Refuge Ecology and Educational Society).
A variety of species that might be seen include
Painted Buntings, Summer Tanager and Red-eyed Vireo;
Grass/Forbes, Hairy Grama, Little Bluestem, Purple
Coneflower; buttlerflies, and a variety of reptiles.
This is a guided trail hike led by Jim Herndon of the
Nature Conservancy . Hiking boots and binoculars are
recommended.
The Blue River Ecology tour will be held
northeast of Tishomingo led by Matt Gamble, fisheries
biologist. Participants will learn about the crystal
clear waters of the Blue River, formation process,
granite outcrops, fishing opportunities, need for
protection and the Seaside Alders. Hiking boots and
binoculars are also recommended for this tour.
A box lunch which includes a logo bag of the
Nature Festival will be available for a $10.00 fee.
Lunch will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the MSC
campus.
The afternoon tours will leave MSC campus at 1:00
p.m.
Friday night will feature a special Nocturnal
Event at Pennington Creek Park, Corbin Ranch and the
Tishomingo Wildlife Management Unit. Dr. Doug Wood,
Dr. Tim Patton and Dr. Bryon Clark from Southeastern
Oklahoma State University will lead the group to learn
about bats, nightjars, frogs and frog calls.
Participants will leave the MSC Student Union at 7:30
p.m. and the event is limited to 20.
Friday night will also feature a dutch treat
buffet meal at the Western Inn Restaurant in
Tishomingo. Exhibits of area wildlife photography
will be on display for the public to enjoy.
On Saturday a full day of events will begin with
an Early Morning Birding/Migratory Banding Station
at the headquarters of the Tishomingo Refuge beginning
at 8:00 a.m. Dr. Doug Wood and Jona Reasor TNWR
Wildlife Biologist will lead this group.
For the Birds will be a group session led by
Kris Patton, TNWF manager starting at 9:00 a.m. Patton
will give instruction on how to enjoy the beatufy of
birdlife around your home; improve the habitat: in
your yard; how to attract birds by placing bird
feeders, seed types; homes for birds, using bird
baths, what to plant native versus non-native, winter
shelter, protection from predators and how to use a
field guides. Earl Brewer will assist Patton on
Refuge Backyard Habitat, which includes the Cumberland
Pool and Cravens Nature Trail. This session will be
held once in the morning and again in the afternoon
starting at 2:00 p.m.
Fish Production of the paddlefish, alligator
gar, alligator snapping turtles and more will be
featured at the Tishomingo Fish Hatchery at Reagan
during Saturday sessions starting at 9:00 a.m. and
again at 2:00 p.m.
Pennington Creek Stream Ecology will give
participants information about aquatic life, Dr. Bill
Pennington stressed. The ecology field trip will
begin at 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Hip waders or
wading clothes are recommended for this field trip.
Ellen Tejan and Andrea Navesky, acquatic ecologists
with the Nature Conservancy will lead the field trip.
Lunch at noon will be at Sipokni West Cattle
Trail Restaurant with a chuck wagon style BBQ meal and
fixins for $12.50 per person. This will be a real
treat for our visitors to the area, commented Janis
Stewart, Johnston County Chamber of Commerce Director.
The Nature Festival participants will leave the
Old West setting at 1:30 p.m. to travel for the final
two tours of the day.
Saturday evening a dinner and program entitled
The Birds of Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge
will feature Dr. Doug Wood, associate professor of
biological sciences at Southeastern Oklahoma State
University. Dr. Wood teaches a wide range of courses
including ornithology, field ornithology, zoology,
conservation of natural resources, principles of
biology, geographic information systems (GIS) and
bioethics. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a
welcome from Dr. Bill Pennington, President of Murray
State College and Earl Brewer, President of TREES.
The cost will be $15.00 per person. Seating for the
dinner and presentation is limited to 100 people and
will be held at Murray State College Student Union
Center.
Sunday will conclude the event with a self tour
of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area at Sulphur.
In the Nature Center Auditorium you will learn about
the Arbuckle Simpson Aquifer and how its life blood
flows through the springs of the historic Platt
District of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
Presentation at the Nature Center is from 8:30
a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and the field trip starts at 9:00
a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Hiking boots and binoculars are
recommended. Tour # 2 begins at9:30 a.m. until 11:00
a.m. and the field trip from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Visitors are encouraged to visit local eating
establishments in Sulphur.
For more information or to register for events
please contact the Johnston County Chamber of Commerce
at 580-371-2175.
Paddle The Oklahoma Arbuckles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tishomingo, OK Paddle The Oklahoma Arbuckles
Exploring Pontotoc Ridge Preserve; Blue River
Ecology; Nocturnal Creatures; For the Birds and Fish
Production are events being offered during the
Arbuckle Simpson Nature Festival, May 4, 5 and 6 in
Johnston, Pontotoc and Murray Counties.
This is the opportunity of a life-time,
announced Dr. Bill Pennington and Earl Brewer,
coordinators of the event. The Nature Festival is
offering a variety of tours and a lecture that should
appeal to everyone. We have one of the best areas for
viewing nature in Oklahoma and this event will
spotlight a natural resource not seen by most people,
Brewer stated.
Registration is now open for the 2 day event
which will originate from Murray State College. Event
fee is $25.00 per tour. Registration and information
can be obtained by contacting the Johnston County
Chamber of Commerce, 580-371-2175 or by visiting web
site: www.johnstoncountyok.org. Registration will
begin each day at 7:00 a.m. at the Murray State
College Student Union. Advance registrations are
recommended, as size of tours is limited.
The Nature Festival was organized by a coalition
of TREES (Tishomingo Refuge Ecology and Educational
Society), Murray State College, Johnston County
Chamber of Commerce, Chickasaw Nation Enterprises, The
Nature Conservancy, Tishomingo National Wildlife
Refuge, Blue River Hunting and Fishing Area; City of
Tishomingo; Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery and
Chickasaw National Recreational Area.
Two topic tours are offered twice a day; once in
the morning 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. and afternoon
sessions, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tours of 50 people
will travel by charter buses to the various locations.
Opening day, Friday, May 4, the first sessions
offered will be Exploring Pontotoc Ridge Preserve in
Pontotoc County and Blue River Ecology. Both tours
will leave Murray State College Student Union at 8:30
a.m., and travel to their respective sites.
Exploring Pontotoc Ridge Preserve offers five
different habitat community types: Crosstimbers
Forest, Bottomland Forest, Mixed-Grass Prairie;
Tallgrass Prairie and Limestone Outcrop and
Sinkholes, stated Earl Brewer, president of TREES
(Tishomingo Refuge Ecology and Educational Society).
A variety of species that might be seen include
Painted Buntings, Summer Tanager and Red-eyed Vireo;
Grass/Forbes, Hairy Grama, Little Bluestem, Purple
Coneflower; buttlerflies, and a variety of reptiles.
This is a guided trail hike led by Jim Herndon of the
Nature Conservancy . Hiking boots and binoculars are
recommended.
The Blue River Ecology tour will be held
northeast of Tishomingo led by Matt Gamble, fisheries
biologist. Participants will learn about the crystal
clear waters of the Blue River, formation process,
granite outcrops, fishing opportunities, need for
protection and the Seaside Alders. Hiking boots and
binoculars are also recommended for this tour.
A box lunch which includes a logo bag of the
Nature Festival will be available for a $10.00 fee.
Lunch will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the MSC
campus.
The afternoon tours will leave MSC campus at 1:00
p.m.
Friday night will feature a special Nocturnal
Event at Pennington Creek Park, Corbin Ranch and the
Tishomingo Wildlife Management Unit. Dr. Doug Wood,
Dr. Tim Patton and Dr. Bryon Clark from Southeastern
Oklahoma State University will lead the group to learn
about bats, nightjars, frogs and frog calls.
Participants will leave the MSC Student Union at 7:30
p.m. and the event is limited to 20.
Friday night will also feature a dutch treat
buffet meal at the Western Inn Restaurant in
Tishomingo. Exhibits of area wildlife photography
will be on display for the public to enjoy.
On Saturday a full day of events will begin with
an Early Morning Birding/Migratory Banding Station
at the headquarters of the Tishomingo Refuge beginning
at 8:00 a.m. Dr. Doug Wood and Jona Reasor TNWR
Wildlife Biologist will lead this group.
For the Birds will be a group session led by
Kris Patton, TNWF manager starting at 9:00 a.m. Patton
will give instruction on how to enjoy the beatufy of
birdlife around your home; improve the habitat: in
your yard; how to attract birds by placing bird
feeders, seed types; homes for birds, using bird
baths, what to plant native versus non-native, winter
shelter, protection from predators and how to use a
field guides. Earl Brewer will assist Patton on
Refuge Backyard Habitat, which includes the Cumberland
Pool and Cravens Nature Trail. This session will be
held once in the morning and again in the afternoon
starting at 2:00 p.m.
Fish Production of the paddlefish, alligator
gar, alligator snapping turtles and more will be
featured at the Tishomingo Fish Hatchery at Reagan
during Saturday sessions starting at 9:00 a.m. and
again at 2:00 p.m.
Pennington Creek Stream Ecology will give
participants information about aquatic life, Dr. Bill
Pennington stressed. The ecology field trip will
begin at 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Hip waders or
wading clothes are recommended for this field trip.
Ellen Tejan and Andrea Navesky, acquatic ecologists
with the Nature Conservancy will lead the field trip.
Lunch at noon will be at Sipokni West Cattle
Trail Restaurant with a chuck wagon style BBQ meal and
fixins for $12.50 per person. This will be a real
treat for our visitors to the area, commented Janis
Stewart, Johnston County Chamber of Commerce Director.
The Nature Festival participants will leave the
Old West setting at 1:30 p.m. to travel for the final
two tours of the day.
Saturday evening a dinner and program entitled
The Birds of Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge
will feature Dr. Doug Wood, associate professor of
biological sciences at Southeastern Oklahoma State
University. Dr. Wood teaches a wide range of courses
including ornithology, field ornithology, zoology,
conservation of natural resources, principles of
biology, geographic information systems (GIS) and
bioethics. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a
welcome from Dr. Bill Pennington, President of Murray
State College and Earl Brewer, President of TREES.
The cost will be $15.00 per person. Seating for the
dinner and presentation is limited to 100 people and
will be held at Murray State College Student Union
Center.
Sunday will conclude the event with a self tour
of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area at Sulphur.
In the Nature Center Auditorium you will learn about
the Arbuckle Simpson Aquifer and how its life blood
flows through the springs of the historic Platt
District of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
Presentation at the Nature Center is from 8:30
a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and the field trip starts at 9:00
a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Hiking boots and binoculars are
recommended. Tour # 2 begins at9:30 a.m. until 11:00
a.m. and the field trip from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Visitors are encouraged to visit local eating
establishments in Sulphur.
For more information or to register for events
please contact the Johnston County Chamber of Commerce
at 580-371-2175.
Paddle The Oklahoma Arbuckles
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Wine Country Murder Mystery in Stroud, Oklahoma
A TASTE FOR WINE & MURDER
Visit Stroud, Oklahoma this Spring and join the folks at StableRidge Winery in a Murder Mystery all about the wine country. Taste some great Made-in-Oklahoma wines and participate in the fun!
When: Saturday April 28th
Where: StableRidge Winery
Time: 4:30pm
Food: Heavy hors d'œuvres
Cost: $30.00 per person
Call for reservations: 1-800-359-3990
http://www.stableridgevineyards.com/
Visit Stroud, Oklahoma this Spring and join the folks at StableRidge Winery in a Murder Mystery all about the wine country. Taste some great Made-in-Oklahoma wines and participate in the fun!
When: Saturday April 28th
Where: StableRidge Winery
Time: 4:30pm
Food: Heavy hors d'œuvres
Cost: $30.00 per person
Call for reservations: 1-800-359-3990
http://www.stableridgevineyards.com/
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Pro Bull Rider's Rodeo in Ada May 4-5
The Professional Bull Riders are bucking into Ada May 4-5 for a weekend filled with rank bulls, high scores and big wrecks.
The Southern Oklahoma PBR Enterprise Classic begins each night at 8 at the Pontotoc County Agri-plex. The Southern Oklahoma event will showcase some of the most promising rising stars of the PBR, riding alongside fan favorites and veterans, as all competitors face-off against the most famous bucking bulls in the industry, including Versus, aka Stray Kitty, and Smooth Move.
For more information about Southern Oklahoma PBR Enterprise Classic contact Brenda Revels at (580) 235-0193 or email: brevels@cableone.net.
The Southern Oklahoma PBR Enterprise Classic begins each night at 8 at the Pontotoc County Agri-plex. The Southern Oklahoma event will showcase some of the most promising rising stars of the PBR, riding alongside fan favorites and veterans, as all competitors face-off against the most famous bucking bulls in the industry, including Versus, aka Stray Kitty, and Smooth Move.
For more information about Southern Oklahoma PBR Enterprise Classic contact Brenda Revels at (580) 235-0193 or email: brevels@cableone.net.
Thursday, March 08, 2007
Oklahoma Wildlife Regulation Changes for 2007
The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission passed a host of hunting and fishing regulation changes at its regular meeting Monday, most notably a number of significant deer hunting regulation changes aimed at improving the health of Oklahoma's deer herd while providing additional hunting opportunities for antlerless deer.
Specific deer hunting regulation changes were:
The statewide combined season limit on antlered deer was reduced from three to two bucks.
Youth under the age of 18 will have the opportunity to harvest a buck during the Youth Gun Season.
For most of the state (antlerless zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9), the number of days open to antlerless deer hunting was increased to include the entire muzzleloader season (Oct. 27 - Nov. 4) and the entire gun season (Nov. 17 - Dec. 2). Zone one, located in the Panhandle, will be open to antlerless deer hunting Nov. 17 and Dec. 2 (gun), while zone 10 in southeast Oklahoma will be open to antlerless deer hunting Oct. 27-29 and Nov. 2-4 (muzzleloader) and Nov. 17, 24 and Dec. 2 (gun).
Special antlerless seasons for most of the state (antlerless zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9) will be open Dec. 21-23 and Dec. 28-30. The Panhandle and portions of southeast Oklahoma are excluded. For a map of specific antlerless hunting zones, consult the current "Oklahoma Hunting Guide."
In antlerless deer harvest zone two, which includes much of northwest and north central Oklahoma, the antlerless deer bag limit for muzzleloader and gun seasons was increased to two antlerless deer. For a map of zone two, consult the current "Oklahoma Hunting Guide."
Officials with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation say the changes should help in managing the state's deer herd while at the same time providing benefits to hunters.
"We are confident that the changes approved by the Commission will help create a more favorable buck-to-doe ratio, improve the health of the herd and give hunters more chances to harvest does, and hopefully nicer bucks," said Alan Peoples, chief of wildlife for the Wildlife Department.
Specific deer hunting regulation changes were:
The statewide combined season limit on antlered deer was reduced from three to two bucks.
Youth under the age of 18 will have the opportunity to harvest a buck during the Youth Gun Season.
For most of the state (antlerless zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9), the number of days open to antlerless deer hunting was increased to include the entire muzzleloader season (Oct. 27 - Nov. 4) and the entire gun season (Nov. 17 - Dec. 2). Zone one, located in the Panhandle, will be open to antlerless deer hunting Nov. 17 and Dec. 2 (gun), while zone 10 in southeast Oklahoma will be open to antlerless deer hunting Oct. 27-29 and Nov. 2-4 (muzzleloader) and Nov. 17, 24 and Dec. 2 (gun).
Special antlerless seasons for most of the state (antlerless zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9) will be open Dec. 21-23 and Dec. 28-30. The Panhandle and portions of southeast Oklahoma are excluded. For a map of specific antlerless hunting zones, consult the current "Oklahoma Hunting Guide."
In antlerless deer harvest zone two, which includes much of northwest and north central Oklahoma, the antlerless deer bag limit for muzzleloader and gun seasons was increased to two antlerless deer. For a map of zone two, consult the current "Oklahoma Hunting Guide."
Officials with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation say the changes should help in managing the state's deer herd while at the same time providing benefits to hunters.
"We are confident that the changes approved by the Commission will help create a more favorable buck-to-doe ratio, improve the health of the herd and give hunters more chances to harvest does, and hopefully nicer bucks," said Alan Peoples, chief of wildlife for the Wildlife Department.
Monday, March 05, 2007
Fight Oklahoma HB 1515 and SB 709
Ask Your lawmakers to Vote NO
HB 1515 is coming up for vote in the Oklahoma House. This bill is brought by the hog factory farm industry and, if passed, is a real threat to Tenkiller Lake. It removes protective setbacks for outstanding resource waters like Tenkiller. This is classic special interest legislation making it easier to locate huge, confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) near our best streams and lakes.
HB 1515 also reduces setback limits for public drinking water sources, National Parks, historic sites, and museums.
We can't sit by and let this bill go unopposed. Please call or email your legislators today (list below).
Also ask that your lawmakers vote NO on SB 709 defining animal waste as nonhazardous. This bill is unnecessary and only hampers the state's lawsuit against the out of state poultry factory farm industry. It is special interest legislation.
HB 1515 is coming up for vote in the Oklahoma House. This bill is brought by the hog factory farm industry and, if passed, is a real threat to Tenkiller Lake. It removes protective setbacks for outstanding resource waters like Tenkiller. This is classic special interest legislation making it easier to locate huge, confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) near our best streams and lakes.
HB 1515 also reduces setback limits for public drinking water sources, National Parks, historic sites, and museums.
We can't sit by and let this bill go unopposed. Please call or email your legislators today (list below).
Also ask that your lawmakers vote NO on SB 709 defining animal waste as nonhazardous. This bill is unnecessary and only hampers the state's lawsuit against the out of state poultry factory farm industry. It is special interest legislation.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Oklahoma Blessed with Springtime Weather
I hope you have plans to get out and enjoy the Oklahoma outdoors this week. The forecasts are calling for a rainy weekend, but for now we are seeing temps in the upper 60's and low 70's. Local lakes like Okmulgee Lake (pictured here) offer plenty of privacy in the off-season making this a great time to get out and take some pictures.
Speaking of photography, my favorite photography website: Flickr.com has announced a great new feature: Comment Notifications!
Dianne and I love sharing our photos on flickr. It has introduced us to many new friends and improved our skills a great deal. In addition, it makes adding photos to our blogs and websites much easier and more efficient. Give Flickr a try sometime, we would love to have you as a contact!
Speaking of photography, my favorite photography website: Flickr.com has announced a great new feature: Comment Notifications!
If you've ever wondered,"Wouldn't it be grand to be notified when someone comments, tags or adds a note to my photos? "Well, wonder no more -- we've added a couple of new email notification options to your Account page.
You can now set up immediate alerts or receive daily or weekly email digests about new activity within your photostream, as well as set up an email alert when your contacts upload new photos.
To set up notifications, head over to your Account page. - Flickr Blog
Dianne and I love sharing our photos on flickr. It has introduced us to many new friends and improved our skills a great deal. In addition, it makes adding photos to our blogs and websites much easier and more efficient. Give Flickr a try sometime, we would love to have you as a contact!
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Oscar Nominee Films in Tulsa
Oscar nominees for the category of Best Short Film will be shown February 16-22 at the Circle Cinema in Tulsa. The short films will be grouped into two sessions (live action and animated) with an intermission in between.
You can purchase a combo ticket for $10, or watch either session for the normal ticket price (evening: $7.75; matinees: $6).
Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis Ave. More Info: http://www.circlecinema.com/
You can purchase a combo ticket for $10, or watch either session for the normal ticket price (evening: $7.75; matinees: $6).
Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis Ave. More Info: http://www.circlecinema.com/
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Spring Turkey Season Opens April 6 in Oklahoma
Spring turkey season opens April 6, so prospective hunters should enroll now in one of several hunter education classes offered in the months of February and March by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
"We've got plenty of classes scheduled before turkey season opens," said Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Wildlife Department. "Taking a class is a great first step to getting prepared for turkey hunting, but people should be scheduling the most convenient classes now so they will be ready to go when the hunting season arrives."
Hunter education classes cover a variety of topics including firearms safety, water safety, survival, archery, muzzleloading, hunter responsibility and wildlife conservation, management and identification.
Anyone born after Dec. 31, 1971 must successfully complete a hunter education class before purchasing a hunting license, unless exempt. For a list of exemptions, consult the "2007 Oklahoma Hunting Guide." Youth under 18 years old have the option of participating in the spring youth turkey season open March 31-April 1. The limit is one tom turkey, which counts toward their regular spring season limit. Hunters under 16 years old are exempt from purchasing a hunting license and fishing and hunting legacy permit. Unless exempt, youth turkey hunters must possess a turkey license while in the field.
Hunter education classes are free and are available as either an eight-hour classroom course or home-study course. Classes are scheduled at locations all across the state during February and March, so hunters planning to hunt turkeys in April or early May still have time to enroll. To see a complete listing of available courses, log on to the Wildlife Department's Web site at http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/hunted.htm.
Spring turkey season runs from April 6 to May 6 and offers a generous season limit of three tom turkeys. Hunters who are willing to travel can harvest their limit in one day, but they must be aware of which counties in Oklahoma have either a one- or two-tom limit. Turkeys thrive at many wildlife management areas across the state, giving hunters several choices on where to hunt.
"We've got plenty of classes scheduled before turkey season opens," said Lance Meek, hunter education coordinator for the Wildlife Department. "Taking a class is a great first step to getting prepared for turkey hunting, but people should be scheduling the most convenient classes now so they will be ready to go when the hunting season arrives."
Hunter education classes cover a variety of topics including firearms safety, water safety, survival, archery, muzzleloading, hunter responsibility and wildlife conservation, management and identification.
Anyone born after Dec. 31, 1971 must successfully complete a hunter education class before purchasing a hunting license, unless exempt. For a list of exemptions, consult the "2007 Oklahoma Hunting Guide." Youth under 18 years old have the option of participating in the spring youth turkey season open March 31-April 1. The limit is one tom turkey, which counts toward their regular spring season limit. Hunters under 16 years old are exempt from purchasing a hunting license and fishing and hunting legacy permit. Unless exempt, youth turkey hunters must possess a turkey license while in the field.
Hunter education classes are free and are available as either an eight-hour classroom course or home-study course. Classes are scheduled at locations all across the state during February and March, so hunters planning to hunt turkeys in April or early May still have time to enroll. To see a complete listing of available courses, log on to the Wildlife Department's Web site at http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/hunted.htm.
Spring turkey season runs from April 6 to May 6 and offers a generous season limit of three tom turkeys. Hunters who are willing to travel can harvest their limit in one day, but they must be aware of which counties in Oklahoma have either a one- or two-tom limit. Turkeys thrive at many wildlife management areas across the state, giving hunters several choices on where to hunt.
Monday, January 22, 2007
Water Arrives Briefly in Oklahoma
Like most of our neighbors, Dianne and I have been staying off the water recently. I know some tougher Okie paddlers have purchased wetsuits and drysuits to extend their paddling season, but we have been staying home taking pictures of the ice and stuff. Visit our Flickr photostream if you are interested in seeing some nearly frozen cardinals and other winter miracles.
The recent gray skies have been a drag, but at least we are finally getting som moisture in this state. Just in time too... as some folks have started a drive to sell Oklahoma's 'surplus' water to Texas.
Proposal to capture water has Oklahoma steaming.
Meanwhile, I've upgraded to the new version of Blogger, so I apologize if anyone has seen inconsistency with our site's newsfeed.
The recent gray skies have been a drag, but at least we are finally getting som moisture in this state. Just in time too... as some folks have started a drive to sell Oklahoma's 'surplus' water to Texas.
Proposal to capture water has Oklahoma steaming.
Meanwhile, I've upgraded to the new version of Blogger, so I apologize if anyone has seen inconsistency with our site's newsfeed.
Friday, December 29, 2006
Wildlife Conservation Hearings and 2007 Winter Bird Survey
Wildlife Conservation Hearings Scheduled for 12 Oklahoma Towns
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will hold public hearings in 12 communities across the state Jan. 8 and 9 to discuss a broad list of proposed fishing and hunting regulation changes. Citizens are encouraged to attend and voice their opinions on a number of proposals that affect Oklahoma hunters and anglers.
The list of proposals slated for discussion includes a range of topics. Several fisheries proposals are being considered, among them a proposal to increase the bag limit on black bass at Lake Arcadia from three fish per day to six. Also affecting black bass at Lake Arcadia is a proposal to reduce the 22-inch minimum size limit to 14 inches. Another proposal scheduled for discussion is a reduction of the 18-inch minimum size limit on walleye at Lake Altus-Lugert to 14 inches.
Discussion also is slated for the proposal of special trout fishing regulations at the new Evening Hole/Lost Creek areas in the Lower Mountain Fork River trout stream as well as a portion of the Lower Illinois River Public Fishing and Hunting Area (from the USGS gauging station downstream to the gravel pit county road).
The proposed regulations would include placing the areas under a one-fish-per-day bag limit and a 20-inch minimum size limit restriction on rainbow trout. Discussion will also include a proposal to restrict the areas to the use of artificial flies and lures and barbless hooks only. All of these regulations are currently effective in emergency status at the Evening Hole and Lost Creek areas.
Regarding hunting, some of the most notable proposals involve the state's deer hunting regulations and bag limits. One proposal seeks to reduce the state's combined annual antlered deer limit from three to two. Another proposal is to establish an Experimental Quality Deer Management Unit in southwest Oklahoma. The proposed combined annual deer bag limit for the unit would include no more than one antlered deer. Also on the table is a proposal to allow the harvest of a buck along with a doe during the youth gun season, resulting in a youth gun season bag limit of one antlered and one antlerless deer.
Date: January 8, 2007
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Durant - State Fish Hatchery, 2021 Caddo Hwy Lawton - Lawton Public Library, 110 SW 4th St.
Okmulgee - East Central Electric, Public Meeting Room, 2001 South Wood Drive (Hwy 75)
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Date: January 8, 2007
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Muskogee - Northeastern State University Campus Auditorium, 2400 West Shawnee
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Date: January 9, 2007
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Ada - Pontotoc County Vo-Tech Center, 601 W. 33rd Street (Wildlife Hearing
Only)
Altus - Altus Public Library, 421 N. Hudson St.
Broken Bow - Broken Bow Public Library, 404 N. Broadway Enid - Central Fire Station, 410 West Garriott Oklahoma City - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 1801 N.
Lincoln Blvd., Auditorium
Tishomingo - Tishomingo Community Center, Fairgrounds, 816 E. 6th (Fisheries Hearing Only) Tulsa - Tulsa Technology Center Riverside Campus, Alliance and Conference Center Building, 801 E. 91st St., Aud. Rm A150
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Date: January 9, 2007
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sallisaw - Indian Capital Vo-Tech, North Meeting Room, 401 Houser Ave.
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2007 Oklahoma Winter Bird Survey
In other ODWC news, bird watchers wishing to participate in the 19th annual Oklahoma Winter Bird Survey can help Department biologists by choosing any two days between Jan. 11-14 to count birds at their household feeders. The information gathered from participants can then be used to help track population trends in the state's winter birds.
For detailed instructions log on to wildlifedepartment.com and click on '2007 Winter Bird Survey'. Participants have until Feb. 12 to submit results.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will hold public hearings in 12 communities across the state Jan. 8 and 9 to discuss a broad list of proposed fishing and hunting regulation changes. Citizens are encouraged to attend and voice their opinions on a number of proposals that affect Oklahoma hunters and anglers.
The list of proposals slated for discussion includes a range of topics. Several fisheries proposals are being considered, among them a proposal to increase the bag limit on black bass at Lake Arcadia from three fish per day to six. Also affecting black bass at Lake Arcadia is a proposal to reduce the 22-inch minimum size limit to 14 inches. Another proposal scheduled for discussion is a reduction of the 18-inch minimum size limit on walleye at Lake Altus-Lugert to 14 inches.
Discussion also is slated for the proposal of special trout fishing regulations at the new Evening Hole/Lost Creek areas in the Lower Mountain Fork River trout stream as well as a portion of the Lower Illinois River Public Fishing and Hunting Area (from the USGS gauging station downstream to the gravel pit county road).
The proposed regulations would include placing the areas under a one-fish-per-day bag limit and a 20-inch minimum size limit restriction on rainbow trout. Discussion will also include a proposal to restrict the areas to the use of artificial flies and lures and barbless hooks only. All of these regulations are currently effective in emergency status at the Evening Hole and Lost Creek areas.
Regarding hunting, some of the most notable proposals involve the state's deer hunting regulations and bag limits. One proposal seeks to reduce the state's combined annual antlered deer limit from three to two. Another proposal is to establish an Experimental Quality Deer Management Unit in southwest Oklahoma. The proposed combined annual deer bag limit for the unit would include no more than one antlered deer. Also on the table is a proposal to allow the harvest of a buck along with a doe during the youth gun season, resulting in a youth gun season bag limit of one antlered and one antlerless deer.
Date: January 8, 2007
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Durant - State Fish Hatchery, 2021 Caddo Hwy Lawton - Lawton Public Library, 110 SW 4th St.
Okmulgee - East Central Electric, Public Meeting Room, 2001 South Wood Drive (Hwy 75)
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Date: January 8, 2007
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Muskogee - Northeastern State University Campus Auditorium, 2400 West Shawnee
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Date: January 9, 2007
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Ada - Pontotoc County Vo-Tech Center, 601 W. 33rd Street (Wildlife Hearing
Only)
Altus - Altus Public Library, 421 N. Hudson St.
Broken Bow - Broken Bow Public Library, 404 N. Broadway Enid - Central Fire Station, 410 West Garriott Oklahoma City - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, 1801 N.
Lincoln Blvd., Auditorium
Tishomingo - Tishomingo Community Center, Fairgrounds, 816 E. 6th (Fisheries Hearing Only) Tulsa - Tulsa Technology Center Riverside Campus, Alliance and Conference Center Building, 801 E. 91st St., Aud. Rm A150
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Date: January 9, 2007
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sallisaw - Indian Capital Vo-Tech, North Meeting Room, 401 Houser Ave.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2007 Oklahoma Winter Bird Survey
In other ODWC news, bird watchers wishing to participate in the 19th annual Oklahoma Winter Bird Survey can help Department biologists by choosing any two days between Jan. 11-14 to count birds at their household feeders. The information gathered from participants can then be used to help track population trends in the state's winter birds.
For detailed instructions log on to wildlifedepartment.com and click on '2007 Winter Bird Survey'. Participants have until Feb. 12 to submit results.
Friday, December 15, 2006
Drumright Winery and OKC Restaurant Offer
Looking for a great restaurant in OKC?
Try Rococo and the winery in Drumright , Oklahoma just might buy your appetizer or desert!
Voted 'Best New Oklahoma City Restaurant' in 2004, Rococo in OKC is Chef owned and operated, they are obsessive about quality and service. The atmosphere comfortable and stylish, whether you are at the bar, by the cozy fireplace or in one of their 'gangster' booths.
Just order any two entrées plus a glass of Tidal School Vineyards' Impressao or another Tidal School Vineyards wine and an appetizer or desert is on us! Mention this Tidal School Vineyards offer when you call to make reservations or drop by.
In another Oklahoma Wine Industry news, Tidal School Vineyards has just made all of their 17 wines available, by the case, for customers to order online or over the phone. The best part is that delivery to your local Oklahoma liquor store is free! Visit their Free Shipping page for more details.
Try Rococo and the winery in Drumright , Oklahoma just might buy your appetizer or desert!
Voted 'Best New Oklahoma City Restaurant' in 2004, Rococo in OKC is Chef owned and operated, they are obsessive about quality and service. The atmosphere comfortable and stylish, whether you are at the bar, by the cozy fireplace or in one of their 'gangster' booths.
Just order any two entrées plus a glass of Tidal School Vineyards' Impressao or another Tidal School Vineyards wine and an appetizer or desert is on us! Mention this Tidal School Vineyards offer when you call to make reservations or drop by.
In another Oklahoma Wine Industry news, Tidal School Vineyards has just made all of their 17 wines available, by the case, for customers to order online or over the phone. The best part is that delivery to your local Oklahoma liquor store is free! Visit their Free Shipping page for more details.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Eagles at Lake Thunderbird State Park Dec 2
DECEMBER 2nd - Eagle Watch at Crow's Secret Nature Center at Lake Thunderbird State Park, Norman. Migrating eagles are visiting the park. Meet at the nature center to talk about these majestic birds before leaving on a caravan tour of the lake to search for them. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon.
For more information contact Julie Tarver at (405) 321-4633.
For more information contact Julie Tarver at (405) 321-4633.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Centennial Celebration Concerts and Fireworks this November
Get ready for what has been called a Centennial-Palooza kickoff week of activities in Tulsa.
Tons of festivals, special events and three fireworks shows will rock the city of Tulsa for 10 days starting Nov. 9 to launch the Oklahoma Centennial celebration.
Our state turns 99 years old Nov. 16. A year of events leading up to the 100th birthday is planned with the finale next year to be held in Oklahoma City. Check out the live concert schedule set for this month in Tulsa:
Tulsa Live Music in November 2006
Nov 9th Mark Schultz & Big Daddy Weave-Mabee Center 7:30 p.m.
Nov 9th Umphreys McGee- Cains Ballroom 7 p.m.
Nov 10th Blue Man Group- Mabee Center 7:30 p.m.
Nov 12th Australian Pink Floyd- Brady Theater 7:30 p.m.
Nov 14th Kris Kristofferson- Brady Theater 8 p.m.
Nov 14th Zakk Wyldes Black Label Society- Cains Ballroom 7 p.m.
Nov 17th Air Supply- Brady Theater 8 p.m.
Nov 18th Hero the Rock Opera- Mabee Center 7 p.m.
Nov 18th Switchfoot- Cains Ballroom 7 p.m.
Nov 19th Tony Bennett- Mabee Center 7 p.m.
Nov 19th Carrie Underwood- Expo Pavillion 7:30 p.m.
Where Will You Watch the Centennial Fireworks
This month, Oklahoma Best Fest will be going at the RiverWest Festival Area from Nov 17-19, try Oklahoma products, shop and be entertained at this free event. On November 16th, there will be a fireworks display at the 96th Street bridge near Jenks. The following night on the 17th, there will be one at the 21st Street bridge in Tulsa. The grand finale will be on the 18th in downtown Tulsa.
The Oklahoma Aquarium is spearheading a fundraising campaign to raise money to print a Centennial Coupon Book for statewide attractions, destinations and museums. The fundraiser event will be on Thursday, November 16, 2006, at the Oklahoma Aquarium. As a bonus, the 1st night for Tulsa Centennial Fireworks will be visible from the Aquarium.
Tulsa, Oklahoma is clearly the place to be this November for great entertainment!
Technorati Tags: Oklahoma Concerts, Oklahoma Centennial, Tulsa Event, Oklahoma.
Tons of festivals, special events and three fireworks shows will rock the city of Tulsa for 10 days starting Nov. 9 to launch the Oklahoma Centennial celebration.
Our state turns 99 years old Nov. 16. A year of events leading up to the 100th birthday is planned with the finale next year to be held in Oklahoma City. Check out the live concert schedule set for this month in Tulsa:
Tulsa Live Music in November 2006
Nov 9th Mark Schultz & Big Daddy Weave-Mabee Center 7:30 p.m.
Nov 9th Umphreys McGee- Cains Ballroom 7 p.m.
Nov 10th Blue Man Group- Mabee Center 7:30 p.m.
Nov 12th Australian Pink Floyd- Brady Theater 7:30 p.m.
Nov 14th Kris Kristofferson- Brady Theater 8 p.m.
Nov 14th Zakk Wyldes Black Label Society- Cains Ballroom 7 p.m.
Nov 17th Air Supply- Brady Theater 8 p.m.
Nov 18th Hero the Rock Opera- Mabee Center 7 p.m.
Nov 18th Switchfoot- Cains Ballroom 7 p.m.
Nov 19th Tony Bennett- Mabee Center 7 p.m.
Nov 19th Carrie Underwood- Expo Pavillion 7:30 p.m.
Where Will You Watch the Centennial Fireworks
This month, Oklahoma Best Fest will be going at the RiverWest Festival Area from Nov 17-19, try Oklahoma products, shop and be entertained at this free event. On November 16th, there will be a fireworks display at the 96th Street bridge near Jenks. The following night on the 17th, there will be one at the 21st Street bridge in Tulsa. The grand finale will be on the 18th in downtown Tulsa.
The Oklahoma Aquarium is spearheading a fundraising campaign to raise money to print a Centennial Coupon Book for statewide attractions, destinations and museums. The fundraiser event will be on Thursday, November 16, 2006, at the Oklahoma Aquarium. As a bonus, the 1st night for Tulsa Centennial Fireworks will be visible from the Aquarium.
Tulsa, Oklahoma is clearly the place to be this November for great entertainment!
Technorati Tags: Oklahoma Concerts, Oklahoma Centennial, Tulsa Event, Oklahoma.
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Gourmet Meal at the Winery in Vinita November 18
Interested in tasting some Oklahoma wines and a gourmet meal? Make plans to attend the Summerside Winery Autumnal Dinner hosted by winery owners Marsha and Gary Butler.
Nov. 18, 2006 in Vinita, Oklahoma
72 hour advance reservations are required. Price is $49 per person.
Gourmet dinner prepared by Val Saamer, Graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music and former Chef at 9 Knox Street in Boston for seven years. Following his 9 Knox Street experience, Val was a dining room instructor for Johnson and Wales Culinary School in Providence, RI. The evening will be begin with a 6:30pm reception with hor d’oreves and wine tasting followed by a 7:30pm seating for dinner.
Full menu and more on the: Summerside Winery Deli Page
Technorati Tags: Oklahoma Gourmet, Vinita, Winery Event, Oklahoma.
Nov. 18, 2006 in Vinita, Oklahoma
72 hour advance reservations are required. Price is $49 per person.
Gourmet dinner prepared by Val Saamer, Graduate of the Boston Conservatory of Music and former Chef at 9 Knox Street in Boston for seven years. Following his 9 Knox Street experience, Val was a dining room instructor for Johnson and Wales Culinary School in Providence, RI. The evening will be begin with a 6:30pm reception with hor d’oreves and wine tasting followed by a 7:30pm seating for dinner.
Full menu and more on the: Summerside Winery Deli Page
Technorati Tags: Oklahoma Gourmet, Vinita, Winery Event, Oklahoma.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Plymouth Valley Winery Grand Opening
Check out this label from Plymouth Valley Cellars, one of Oklahoma's newest wineries, near Fairview, Oklahoma. Now why not taste the wine?
Stop by their vineyard on Thursday October 26th for lunch, a ribbon cutting ceremony, wine tasting, door prizes, wine tours and more! This is a free event starting at noon.
www.plymouthvalleycellars.com
Stop by their vineyard on Thursday October 26th for lunch, a ribbon cutting ceremony, wine tasting, door prizes, wine tours and more! This is a free event starting at noon.
www.plymouthvalleycellars.com
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
OKC Myriad Gardens Halloween Event
Dare to come hair-raisingly close to snakes, spiders and other creepy crawlers at the Myriad Botanical Gardens’ Creepy Conservatory on October 28 from 1 - 4 p.m.
They plan to have wooley-boogers, creepy crawlers and other scary critters we share the earth with up close and personal with any brave kids that show up at the Crystal Bridge.
From 1 – 4 p.m., snakes, spiders and centipedes will scare guests silly as they go hands-on with some of the most feared creatures in the world. Tony Baum, of Guthrie’s Fat Frog Pets, will bring along creatures like ball pythons, emperor scorpions, giant centipedes and Mexican red leg tarantulas.
Tamer activities will be offered in the Conservatory’s south lobby for the faint of heart. Pumpkin decorating and other fun crafts, along with a scavenger hunt, will keep kids busy and are free with admission. All activities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
'We’d love to see all the kids dressed up in their Halloween costumes,' said Holli Wallner, program specialist with the Myriad Botanical Gardens.
The Myriad Botanical Gardens is located at Reno and Robinson in downtown Oklahoma City. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 4 to 12.
The Crystal Bridge is open from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon – 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call (405) 297-3995 or log on to www.myriadgardens.com.
They plan to have wooley-boogers, creepy crawlers and other scary critters we share the earth with up close and personal with any brave kids that show up at the Crystal Bridge.
From 1 – 4 p.m., snakes, spiders and centipedes will scare guests silly as they go hands-on with some of the most feared creatures in the world. Tony Baum, of Guthrie’s Fat Frog Pets, will bring along creatures like ball pythons, emperor scorpions, giant centipedes and Mexican red leg tarantulas.
Tamer activities will be offered in the Conservatory’s south lobby for the faint of heart. Pumpkin decorating and other fun crafts, along with a scavenger hunt, will keep kids busy and are free with admission. All activities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
'We’d love to see all the kids dressed up in their Halloween costumes,' said Holli Wallner, program specialist with the Myriad Botanical Gardens.
The Myriad Botanical Gardens is located at Reno and Robinson in downtown Oklahoma City. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 4 to 12.
The Crystal Bridge is open from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon – 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call (405) 297-3995 or log on to www.myriadgardens.com.
Onion Burgers and Kite Surfing in OKC
This weekend our family visited Oklahoma City for a few good meals and some driving around. For lunch, we hit Kansas City Blues, Barbeque & Burgers.
The Quest for the Perfect Onion Burger - episode one.
The name alone was nearly enough to make us stop and the large sign offering 'Super Onion Burgers' definately closed the deal. I'd kill for one of those SOB's, I told my wife murderously.
In addition to Super Onion Burgers, catfish, dry rub BBQ and a great jukebox, KCBB&B offers live accoustic blues music over the lunch hour! Dress casual and expect to get lunch for less than $7. The top notch food and entertainment at Kansas City Blues Barbecue & Burgers means I'll be back. After a meal that could not be beat, we headed out to windy ol' Lake Hefner, but those SOB's haven't seen the last of me! .
Kansas City Blues Barbecue & Burgers
36B W Memorial Rd-Suite B4
Oklahoma City, OK 73114.
(405) 751-6557
Lake Hefner Wind Riders
Lake Hefner is well known among those daring types that harness the wind. There were several folks both wind surfing and kite boarding on the lake. The next time we visit, I plan to take a tripod so my zoom lens will work a little faster. Kite surfing is extremely fun to watch, but tough for a novice like me to photograph.
The Quest for the Perfect Onion Burger - episode one.
The name alone was nearly enough to make us stop and the large sign offering 'Super Onion Burgers' definately closed the deal. I'd kill for one of those SOB's, I told my wife murderously.
In addition to Super Onion Burgers, catfish, dry rub BBQ and a great jukebox, KCBB&B offers live accoustic blues music over the lunch hour! Dress casual and expect to get lunch for less than $7. The top notch food and entertainment at Kansas City Blues Barbecue & Burgers means I'll be back. After a meal that could not be beat, we headed out to windy ol' Lake Hefner, but those SOB's haven't seen the last of me! .
Kansas City Blues Barbecue & Burgers
36B W Memorial Rd-Suite B4
Oklahoma City, OK 73114.
(405) 751-6557
Lake Hefner Wind Riders
Lake Hefner is well known among those daring types that harness the wind. There were several folks both wind surfing and kite boarding on the lake. The next time we visit, I plan to take a tripod so my zoom lens will work a little faster. Kite surfing is extremely fun to watch, but tough for a novice like me to photograph.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Tulsa Octoberfest Begins This Thursday
Tulsa Oktoberfest October 19-22
Head out to the River West Festival Park to get your fill of sauerkraut, bratwurst and beer...lederhosen and chicken dancing will be optional.
For more information visit their website: www.tulsaoktoberfest.org
Head out to the River West Festival Park to get your fill of sauerkraut, bratwurst and beer...lederhosen and chicken dancing will be optional.
For more information visit their website: www.tulsaoktoberfest.org
Friday, October 06, 2006
StoryCorps Visits Lawton, Oklahoma
Tell Your Story in Lawton
StoryCorps, the national oral history project, will be visiting Lawton, Oklahoma on October 23 - November 20, 2006. The mobile recording studio will be parked on the campus of Cameron University near the corner of Gore Boulevard and University Drive. You may have heard of the Storycorps from NPR regular radio programs.
Bring a loved one and tell your story. Then, take a CD home and leave one for history. It is a great way to preserve the most powerful memories of your family, while improving our national historic archives.
Reservations will begin October 12. On that day, simply call the toll free telephone number: 1-800-850-4406 (it's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week).
Technorati Tags: Oklahoma History, StoryCorps, Oklahoma Events, Oklahoma
Monday, September 25, 2006
Bugling Elk Tours September 28 and 30
SEPTEMBER 28 & 30 at the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
Bugling Elk Tours will take participants into the Refuge's Special Use Area during the height of the elk mating season. Tours will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Refuge headquarters located on the west side of the Refuge approx. six miles from the visitor center. Registration is required and a $3 fee will be collected. Did you know Oklahoma has Elk? See them now!
Call (580) 429-3222 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to register.
Bugling Elk Tours will take participants into the Refuge's Special Use Area during the height of the elk mating season. Tours will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Refuge headquarters located on the west side of the Refuge approx. six miles from the visitor center. Registration is required and a $3 fee will be collected. Did you know Oklahoma has Elk? See them now!
Call (580) 429-3222 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to register.
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