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Get ready to hoist a stein and nibble a bratwurst to celebrate Bavarian culture at Tulsa Oktoberfest, held this year from Oct. 19-22 in River West Festival Park.

The fest includes authentic German food, games and competitions like beer barrel racing and stein hoisting, the Lederhosen Lauf 3-, carnival rides, activities for kids as well as a dachshund dash and costume parade.

Live music will be performed by international and local German bands, so get ready to polka your heart out.

Single-day general admission tickets start at $15, but you can enjoy free admission on Friday Family Free Day.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 will be most visible in a path from Texas to Maine, with southeast Oklahoma being a prime viewing spot.

You can view a total eclipse, which starts at 1:44 p.m., from three state parks: Beavers Bend, Wister and Lake Talimena. The duration of the eclipse for viewers in Beavers Bend will be 4 minutes and 15 seconds, one of the longest of any place in the U.S.

The solar eclipse is expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors to the state. The next one won’t be until 2044 or 2045.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

Watch amazing feats of strength by men and women at the Highland Games, listen to live Celtic music and bagpipers, see the Scottish Highland and Irish dancers and check out vendors selling Celtic crafts and products. The younger set will enjoy Kids Glen with games and rides. You can also enjoy whisky tastings and food and beer from Scotland and Ireland.

These are some of the activities at Scotfest, a three-day festival attended by more than 45,000 people in 2022. The fun takes place Sept. 15-17 at Broken Arrow Events Park.

Single day multi-day tickets, VIP and group tickets are available.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

Summer break may have just ended, but it’s not too early to think about camps over winter break. The First Americans Museum is offering six FAMCamps from Dec. 18-22:

• Build It! – Ages 6-8, Dec. 18-19

• Let’s Play – Ages 6-8, Dec. 20-22

• Painting Traditions – Ages 8-10, Dec. 18-19

• Science Studio – Ages 8-10, Dec. 20-22

• Winter Story Jam – Ages 10-12, Dec. 18-19

• Stop Motion Shorts – Ages 10-12, Dec. 20-22

Registration is open to members now; open registration starts Sept. 17.

The cost for camps ranges from $90 for two days to $135 for three days. Families can apply for need-based assistance during registration.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

Edmond is participating in a new event called “100 Miles of Christmas on Route 66” through Oklahoma’s Midpoint Corridor. Eleven cities along Route 66 will light up their community from mid-November through Dec. 29, with different themes to encourage visitors to pack up their holiday spirit and travel along Route 66.

Edmond’s theme is “Miracle on 2nd Street” as we light up our 13.4 miles of Route 66 with events, activities and light displays. We are inviting visitors and encouraging residents to participate all season long by shopping, dining and playing in Edmond.

Mark your calendars and come celebrate the season!

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

Blue Whale Comedy Festival – returning this week to the Tulsa Arts District after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 – aims to put Tulsa “on top of the national comedy map,” featuring a wide variety of performers and providing a platform to spotlight local talent.

The festival is comprised of shows taking place at the following venues: Cain’s Ballroom, LowDown, The Hunt Club, Soundpony, Inner Circle Vodka Bar, Chimera, Guthrie Green and Fassler Hall. VIP passes are sold out, but day passes and individual show tickets are still available.

Click here to view the lineup, see the schedule and purchase tickets.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

This weekend, July 22-23, is the grand opening of the Stanford Family Liberty Garden and Bumgarner Family Foundation Lotus Pool at the Tulsa Botanic Garden.

The Stanford Family Liberty Garden is a ceremonial space in the center of Tulsa Botanic Garden and will include a large lawn with flower borders, evergreens, walkways, benches, shrubs and trees.

The Bumgarner Lotus Pool will have three overlooks so visitors can have up-close views of white lilies, lotuses and floating fauna. Plant beds will extend into the pool to create floating gardens.

Bring a donation for the food drive and admission is half price.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

The National Auctioneers Association (NAA) is holding its annual conference and show, featuring the International Auctioneer Championship (IAC), in Oklahoma City from July 18-22.

“We are excited to have our 74th international conference in Oklahoma City,” Sherman Hostetter, Jr., president of the NAA Board of Directors, said.

The event includes education sessions along with a tradeshow and culminates in the IAC.

The IAC draws auctioneers from across the nation as well as from other countries. This year, more than 70 auctioneers will compete, showcasing their professionalism, chant quality and auctioneering skills.

For more information about the NAA, visit auctioneers.org.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

The fun kicks off at the Folds of Honor FreedomFest 2023 on Tuesday, July 4, with events at River West Festival Park and Dream Keepers Park. This family-friendly event includes live music, food trucks, inflatables, kids’ activities and balloon artists at both locations, while the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be at River West.

The grand finale begins at 9:30 p.m. with huge fireworks display over the Arkansas River. Spectators can enjoy the musical score by tuning into KRMG. If you can’t make it to the display, catch the fireworks at 10 p.m. on KTUL Tulsa’s News Channel 8.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

Disney On Ice brings the enchanting worlds of both “Frozen” and “Encanto” to life this fall. The show will run from Thursday, Sept. 14-Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City.

Audiences can join Anna, Elsa, Mirabel and the Madrigal family on thrilling adventures, accompanied by beloved characters such as Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

This icy adventure transports fans into two of the most popular Disney films as audiences sing along while witnessing world-class ice skating and aerial acrobatics.

Join the magic by purchasing your tickets at okstatefair.com or in-person at the OKC Fairgrounds box office.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

The new and improved Civic Center Music Hall has now reopened. The 2 1/2- year-long renovations improve the patron experience for the guests at the performing arts center, which opened in 1937 as the Municipal Auditorium.

The project was funded by Better Streets, Safer City, which contributed $14.1 million, and a contribution in excess of $1 million by the Civic Center Foundation.

The renovation includes a new addition, new restrooms, balcony seating, a new balcony lobby, patron services desk and a VIP lounge. The box office was relocated to the primary entrance making it easier for patrons to buy tickets.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

June 19 marks the anniversary of the end of slavery and is now a holiday celebrated as Juneteenth. Make it a three-day celebration by heading to the Tulsa Juneteenth Festival, which runs June 15-17.

Run (or walk) along several of Tulsa’s historic streets in the new 5k and Fun Run, learn tips for investing and home ownership at the Building Wealth event. and put your entrepreneurial skills to the test at the Black Wall Street Pitch Competition.

Other events include a kickoff party, art exhibit, wellness experiences, live musical performances, a Kids Zone and a Black Wall Street Homecoming Gala.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

The Tulsa International Auto Show is this weekend, April 14-16, at the SageNet Center at Expo Square. Events include a 40th anniversary showing of “The Outsiders” at the Classic Car Drive-in Theater and the Caffeine and Gasoline Outdoor Car Show where 500 cars will be on display by their owners.

You can also view 2023 models from just about every domestic and import manufacturer, including BMW, Ford, Jaguar, Lexus and Wagoneer, then sign up for a ride-along in an electric vehicle.

Exhibits also include electric cars and military vehicles with vendor booths such as Fair Miles Oklahoma.

$10 for adults; $5 for children 7-12.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

Oklahoma Contemporary’s Founders Day celebrates educators, supporters and artists who dramatically advance the art center’s goal to make art accessible to Oklahomans through exhibitions, education and public programs.

You’re invited to a party commemorating this year’s honorees – Renate and Chuck Wiggin, Hui Cha Poos and Joan Maguire – who radically support our mission and live our values.

Double your impact by donating in one of the honorees’ names (you can choose who to recognize). Two supporters will match every donation up to $50,000.

March 10’s celebration is free and open to the public. Learn more and reserve your tickets here.

– Cassandra Watson, Oklahoma Contemporary

The Redbud Classic, an Oklahoma City tradition celebrating its 40th year, is rerouting its Sunday race courses for 2023. Sunday races, including the 5K and 10K, will start and finish at the Nichols Hills Plaza – right next to the Redbud BASH, which will be Sunday, April 16, at 1 p.m.

The fun begins on Saturday, April 15, with 10- and 30-Mile Bike Tours, 50-Mile Fondo, 1-Mile Kids’ Fun Run and 1-Mile Woof Walk.

On Sunday, April 16, the 5K Wheelchair and Pushchair Event, 2-Mile Walk and 2-Mile Baby Stroller Derby will be held in addition to the 5K and 10K.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

You’re bound to find some treasures at the Vintage Tulsa Show this weekend. With 55,000 square feet of space and 125 vendors from several states, it’s the largest antiques and vintage show in Oklahoma.

Vendors are selling items that include Native American jewelry, vintage pottery, toys, western antiques, comic books and moonshine stills.

The show, held entirely indoors, is Feb. 17-19 at the Exchange Center Building at Expo Square – the Tulsa Fairgrounds.

Check out the deals early on Friday from 9 to noon for the higher ticket price of $15 or go after that on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for $10.

– Staff Report, The Oklahoma 100

Oklahoma Contemporary invites you to explore its new exhibition, La casa que nos inventamos: Contemporary Art From Guadalajara, a home curated and crafted by 19 artists from Guadalajara, Mexico.

With almost 50 conceptual artworks, this exhibition explores the creation of creative communities, how artists change cities, storytelling and more. Through ceramics, sculpture, fiber art, video, murals, prints and installations, La casa transforms the arts center, inside and out. From Campbell Art Park to the Creative Lounge, the stairwell to the Eleanor Kirkpatrick Main Gallery, the exhibition encourages viewers to find the parallels from Guadalajara to OKC.

Admission is always free.

– Cassandra Watson, Oklahoma Contemporary

It’s time to light up the Bricktown Christmas tree. The 25-foot tree will officially be lit at the 21st Annual Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 5-7 p.m. on the Mickey Mantle Plaza of the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

It’s the first time the tree lighting has been live after two years of cancellations. Organizers are expecting around 2,500 people to attend the free family-friendly event, which will feature photos with Santa, face painting, caricatures, a magic elf and postcard decorating.

Live performances include the OKC Ballet and the cast from Lyric Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol.”

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100

Runners, walkers, cyclists, children and even babies and dogs can participate in the fun, fitness and philanthropy of the 40th Annual Redbud Classic. Registration is open for all events to be held Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16, 2023.

Events include bike tours, kids’ fun runs, walks, a 1-mile Woof Walk and 2-mile Baby Stroll. The weekend concludes with the Redbud BASH with food trucks, family activities, music and other entertainment.

This year the Redbud Classic benefits Wings Special Needs Community (Wings), a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through social, vocational and residential programs.

– Staff report, The Oklahoma 100