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Associated Press - October 1, 2009 7:35 PM ET
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Here is a roundup of weekend activities throughout the state of Oklahoma:
Friday, Oct. 2.
ANTLERS - Deer Festival and Outdoor Show is a wildlife theme festival featuring hunting and fishing equipment, arts and crafts, contests and entertainment Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fairgrounds. Information: 580-298-9933. Web site: http://www.deerfestival.com
BARTLESVILLE - Fall Traders Encampment is a living history events with approximately 125 tents and teepees demonstrating the lifestyle of the pre-Civil War ear of the 1840's, Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve, Crystal Lake area. Information: 918-336-0307. Web site: http://www.woolaroc.org
CHICKASHA - Rock Island Arts Festival features fine art displays, music, wine tasting, a children's area, poetry slam, period photography, a 5K run and various art activities, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., downtown depot. Information: 405-222-1486. Web site: http://www.rockislandartsfestival.org
DRUMRIGHT - Scream Country Haunted Forest is 1 of the largest outdoor haunted forests and haunted house along with bonfires, marshmallow roasts, a pumpkin patch and a corn maze will be open Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., through Oct. 31, 2 miles outside of Drumright, 51853 W. 101 S. Information: 918-607-3327. Web site: http://www.screamcountry.com
GUTHRIE - Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival featuring international and national bluegrass bands, children's activities and workshops, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Cottonwood Flats. Information: 405-282-6646. Web site: http://www.oibf.com
HONOBINA - Honobia Bigfoot Fall Festival is an annual festival that includes Bigfoot stories, music, arts and crafts along with entertainment, Friday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Christ Forty Acres. Information: 918-567-3434. Web site: http://www.bigfootmountain.com
LAWTON - Renaissance Festival with games, vendors, food and more than 35 performances daily on five stages, including comedy, drama and jousting, Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., 11101 SE Lee Blvd. Information: 580-591-2266.
MUSKOGEE - Haunted Castle Halloween Festival is a 60 acre haunted theme part with nine spooktacular events for all ages ranging from the totally frightening to the non-scary, Friday and Saturday, through Oct. 31, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., The Castle of Muskogee. Information: 918-687-3625. Web site: http://www.okcastle.com
NORMAN - Glen Campbell will perform in concert, 8 p.m., Riverwind Casino, 1544 W. State Highway 9. Admission: Premium $28, VIP $33, Platinum $38. Information: 405-322-6000 or http://www.riverwind.com.
OKLAHOMA CITY - Bricktown Home & Garden Festival, featuring the newest trends in outdoor living, the Children's Pumpkin Patch, exhibits and live entertainment, Friday noon-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., AT&T Bricktown Ballpark, 1 Mickey Mantle Dr. Tickets: Adults $7, children 12 and under free. Information: http://www.HomeAndGardenOK.com
OKLAHOMA CITY - Day Out With Thomas includes music, entertainment, children's activities, train rides with Thomas and story telling, Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Oklahoma Railway Museum. Information: 405-424-8222. Web site: http://www.oklahomarailwaymuseum.org
OKLAHOMA CITY - "Fifty Works for Fifty States," the Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection, features contemporary art collected by the couple beginning in 1962, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors, students and military, free children 5 and under. Information: 405-236-3100 or http://www.okcmoa.com/Vogel_Collection. Location: Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Dr.
OKLAHOMA CITY - An exhibition of West African artist El Anatsui's most recent works will be on display, through Nov. 7, Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., (Artspace) at Untitled, 1 N.E. 3 St. Admission: free.
OKLAHOMA CITY - "On the Road: Midwestern Landscapes," artist Jeff Dodd's realistic paintings and landscapes, will be on exhibit, through Nov. 29, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., 2nd floor of the state Capitol. Admission: free. Information: Ann Dee Lee, public information director for the Oklahoma Arts Council, 405-521-2931 or anndee@arts.ok.gov.
SHAWNEE - The Dan Band, featured in the movies "Old School" and "The Hangover," will perform, 8 p.m., FireLake Grand Casino, 777 Grand Casino Blvd., Interstate 40, exit 178. Information: 405-964-7263 or info@firelakegrand.com.
TAHLEQUAH - United Keetoowah Band Celebration featuring Native American music, fiddling, gospel singing, traditional foods and games, dancing, arts and crafts along with a parade, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., UKB Tribal Grounds located 3 miles south of Tahlequah on Hwy. 62, then west on Willis Road. Information: 918-456-6533. Web site: http://www.unitedkeetoowahband.org
TULSA - Script-2-Screen Independent Film Festival featuring live screenplay readings, script pitch, seminars on screenwriting, speakers, feature length movies, short movies, networking and entertainment continues through Sunday, 10 a.m.-midnight, Tulsa Community College, 909 S. Boston. Information: 918-616-1264. Web site: http://www.script2screenfilmfestival.com
TULSA - Tulsa State Fair includes family entertainment, rides, attractions, concerts, creative arts, food, livestock shows and competitions, through Oct. 11, Expo Square, 4145 EF. 21 St. Information: 918-744-1113. Web site: http://www.exposquare.com
TULSA - Dave Matthews Band with opening act Willie Nelson & Family along wit Lucas Nelson and the Promise of the Real, door open at 5:30 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m., BOK Center.
Saturday, Oct. 3
ALTUS - Cotton Pickin' Chili Cook-off along with free wagon rides, tractor and farming displays and entertainment, 9 a.m.-2 p.m, downtown. Information: 580-482-2277.
ANADARKO - Autumn Festival that includes crafts, food, music and a chili contest, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Randlett Park. Information: 405-247-6651.
AVARD - Avard Folk Festival includes a Dutch oven cook-off, entertainment and demonstrations, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Main Street. Information: Web site: http://www.avardfolkfestival.com
BARTLESVILLE - Cirque De La Symphonie with the Bartlesville Symphony beginning its season by welcoming Cirque De La Symphonie for two performances that combine the beauty of symphonic music with the thrill of acrobatics, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m., Bartlesville Community Center. Information: 918-336-7717. Web site: http://www.bartlesvillesymphony.org
BARTLESVILLE - Cow Thieves and Outlaws Reunion with music from country musicians, food, Native American dancers and a variety of artisans in Oklahoma and the surrounding area, 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m., Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve, 1925 Woolaroc Ranch Road. Information: 918-336-0307. Web site: http://www.woolaroc.org
BROKEN ARROW - Frank Sinatra Jr. will perform his "Sinatra Sings Sinatra," 7 p.m., Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, 701 S. Main St. Tickets: $35-$75.
CADDO - Caddo Heritage Day features entertainment, music, food, children's games, art show, crafts, quilt show, rodeo, museum tour and a parade at 10 a.m., events continue from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., downtown. Information: 580-367-2659.
CHECOTAH - Halloween Haunted Stables with a walk through the old stables, ride an open tram down the trail of terror every Saturday in October and Friday evening, Oct. 23, dark-10 p.m., Old Lake Eufaula State Park Horse Stables. Information: 918-689-4607. Web site: http://www.oklahomaparks.com
CHOUTEAU - Chouteau Pound Pals will host Pups in the Park and features musical entertainment, food, silent auction and dogs will be available for adoption, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., City Park. Information: 918-760-1499.
CLAREMORE - Dickens of a Ride Bicycle Tour features a family fun route plus 30, 50, 66 and 100 mile routes with fun, food and challenges for all ages and skill levels, starting at 8 a.m., downtown. Information: 918-341-5881. Web site: http://www.downtownclaremore.org
COLE - Monarch Migration and Butterfly Festival with visitors learning about butterfly gardening, art displays, face painting and food, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Community Park. Information: 405-485-2962.
DAVIS - Turner Falls Arts and Crafts Show along with bluegrass music, food and children's activities, Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Turner Falls Park. Information: 580-369-2402.
DEL CITY - Oklahoma Bluegrass Festival featuring scheduled and non-schedules jams in a family atmosphere, 7 p.m.-9:45 p.m., 2300 S. Linda Lane. Information: 405-677-1509.
DUNCAN - Wine'n on the Chisholm Trail features local Oklahoma wineries, music, entertainment, food and vendors, noon-10 p.m., Chisholm Trail Heritage Center. Information: 580-255-5829. Web site: http://www.duncanambucs.org
DURANT - Street Carnival featuring entertainment for children of all ages including games and activities, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., downtown. Information: 580-924-1550. Web site: http://www.durantmainstreet.org
GUTHRIE - Guthrie Art and Wine Festival includes an art show in all mediums, food and wine sampling, Saturday, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 p.m., downtown. Information: 405-260-1661. Web site: http://www.goartandwinefestival.com
HOBART - Pumpkin Palooza and Punkin' Chunkin' Contest features competitive events with pumpkins including a pumpkin rolling contest, pumpkin stacking contest, pumpkin bowling, a decorating contest and a pumpkin chunkin' contest, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Courthouse Square. Information: 580-726-4206.
IDABEL - Fall Fest includes food, arts and crafts along with children's games and entertainment, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., downtown. Information: 580-286-3305.
MIDWEST CITY - Global Oklahoma is an event that promotes the appreciation of the people of the world through exhibits, entertainment, food, displays, arts and children activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Rose State College. Information: 405- 736-0313. Web site: http://www.rose.edu/main/index.asp
NORMAN - Dutch Oven Cook-Off with divisions for novice, expert and under age 16 and categories including meats, vegetables, breads and desserts, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Lake Thunderbird State Park at Crow's Corral. Information: 405-321-4633.
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City University Boot of the Oklahoma with the top rowing teams from across the country coming to race in collegiate, masters and juniors 4,000 meters races on Saturday and on Sunday will be the OKC Corporate Rowing League teams taking to the water for an afternoon of 500 meter sprint races, Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Oklahoma River near Stockyards City. Information: 405-552-4040. Web site: http://www.bootoftheoklahoma.com
OKLAHOMA CITY - Early Films of Ang Lee: The Wedding Banquet, the second in Oscar-winner Ang Lee's Father Knows Best trilogy, 1993's "The Wedding Banquet" is about a successful Taiwanese real-estate businessman in New York. 5:30 p.m. Admission: $8; Seniors (65+) and college students: $6. Information: 405-236-3100 or http://www.okcmoa.com/film.
OKLAHOMA CITY - The 105degrees Cafe and Academy will celebrates its grand opening with a Live & Learn program to educate the public on the benefits of eating raw food, beginning with "Simple and Sophisticated Desserts," a presentation by Ani Phyo, 1 p.m., 105degrees, 5820 N. Classen Blvd. Reservations: $35 per person. Information: 405-842-1050 or http://www.105degrees.com.
OKLAHOMA CITY - Kings of Leon will perform in concert, 8 p.m., Ford Center, 100 W. Reno. Tickets: $31-$46. Information: 405-602-8700.
PAWNEE - Dick Tracy Birthday Party and Tracy Trek Bike Ride is the annual celebration of the birthday of the Dick Tracy cartoon, created by Chester Gould who was born and raised in Pawnee. Events include a parade, demonstrations on the courthouse square, 50 and 100 mile bike rides and ends with Chester Gould's birthday cake and punch at the Dick Tracy Headquarters, downtown. Information: 918-762-2108. Web site: http://www.pawneechs.org
PONCA CITY - Oktoberfest is a family oriented festival that includes a children's area, arts and crafts, food, a beer garden, entertainment, a Texas Hold'em tournament along with tours of the mansion, Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Marland Mansion Grounds, 901 Monument Road. Information: 580-767-0420. Web site: http://www.poncacityok.com
THACKERVILLE - 6-time Grammy winner John Legend will perform in concert, along with Laura Izibor, 8 p.m., Winstar World Casino, Interstate 35, Exit 1. Admission: General $1, Premium $56, VIP $71. Information: 1-800-622-6317 or http://www.winstarworldcasino.com.
YUKON - Oklahoma Czech Festival promoting the Czech heritage with a carnival, parade, craft booths, music, dancing, singing and of course the food, downtown, 5 Street and Cedar. Information: 405-206-8142.
Sunday, Oct. 4
NORMAN - The Cleveland County CROP Walk, an event to raise awareness about hunger, will take place with registration at 1:30 p.m. and 3-mile walk to begin at 2 p.m., Food and Shelter for Friends, 104 W. Comanche. Information: http://www.clevelandcountycropwalk.org. Admission: one can of peanut butter or tuna.
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Fancy Dancers, a group of professional Native American dancers will perform, 2 p.m., Downtown Library, 300 Park Ave. Admission: free. Information: 405-606-3833.
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Early Films of Ang Lee: Pushing Hands, the 1992 directorial debut of Oscar-winner Ang Lee, "Pushing Hands" is the story of a tai chi master who moves from Beijing to New York to spend his last years in peace and comfort with his only son, but finds conflict with Caucasian daughter-in-law. It is the first in Lee's "Father Knows Best" trilogy. 2 p.m. Admission: Members: $5; Adults: $8; Seniors (65+) and college students: $6. Information: 405-236-3100 or http://www.okcmoa.com/film
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Breaking Southern Ground Tour, featuring Zac Brown Band, Southern Ground artists Nic Cowan, Sonia Leigh and Levi Lowrey, Eli Young Band and Mama Sweet, 4:15 p.m., Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheatre, 2101 N.E. 50 St. Ticket information: Tickets.com or 1-800-511-1552.
TULSA - Laura Veirs & the Hall of Flames will open for The Decemberists; doors open 7 p.m., showtime at 8 p.m., Cain's Ballroom, 423 N. Main St. Tickets: start at $26, plus fees.
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