On the Myriad Gardens’ Water Stage in Oklahoma City, Julius Caesar returns to Rome, where he is welcomed by Brutus and other republicans who have decided their fate is best sealed with the dictator’s death. But soon, they’ll have to face Mark Antony and Caesar’s nephew Octavius. What will happen when their ideals and power clash? Directed by Robert McGill, shows run from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 for military, seniors and students. For more information, visit www.oklahomashakespeare.com.
Daft Punk, a duo comprised of French musicians Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter, are well known for not wanting to make their faces known, performing in Robot-esque costuming and helmets and keeping their faces out of the media – letting their music speak for itself. In the ultimate tribute, One More Time brings the Daft Punk experience to stages with its costuming, stage design and electronic music made famous by the duo. With Daft Punk’s debut album Homework receiving praise, it was the second album Discovery that found the group even more success with “One More Time,” “Digital Love” and “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.” The outstanding music Daft Punk has created reaches more crowds with the fun, electrifying shows by One More Time: A Tribute To Daft Punk. On Thursday, Sept. 17, the tribute concert will take the Cain’s Ballroom stage. Tickets are $13. For more information, visit www.cainsballroom.com.
The Oklahoma State Fair returns to Oklahoma City with games, rides, fair food, entertainment and more. On opening day, Thursday, Sept. 17, fair-goers can get through the gate for $2, usually a $10 fee for adults. Other special discount days are Monday, Sept. 21: all kids through grade 12 get in free; Tuesday, Sept. 22: $3 admission and free admission for Armed Forces personal and spouses; and Wednesday, Sept. 23: all attendees older than 55 get free admission. Some highlights of this year’s festivities include Frozen On Ice, with showings through Tuesday, Sept. 22; Xtreme Bulls tour and concert on Sept. 25 and 26; and performances by The Swon Brothers (Sept. 19), Sister Hazel (Sept. 24), Casey Donahew Band (Sept. 25), Gary Allan (Sept. 26) and more. For more information, visit www.okstatefair.com.
Your senses will awake at the Tulsa Greek Festival. Delicious cuisine, ethnic dancing, shopping and activities will entertain attendees. For $3, enjoy hundred-year-old dances by performers ages 5 to 30; build your own Greek dinner that includes roasted lamb, shish kabobs, gyros, salad and dessert; and the marketa, which allows festivalgoers to shop for souvenirs and gifts, including ceramics, jewelry, music, clothing and more. For three days, take your family and friends to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1206 S. Guthrie, Tulsa, for an all-encompassing Greek experience. For more information, visit www.tulsagreekfestival.com.
A three-day festival full of entertainment, food, drinks, demonstrations and more, ScotFest brings Celtic culture to Tulsa’s River West Festival Park. As bagpipes and drums echo throughout the festival, tents and stages offer exciting performances and tastings. Two stages will offer festivalgoers great folk and Celtic rock bands; dance floors will welcome five dance schools and their students performing a range of Scottish Highland and Irish dances; Saturday and Sunday will bring out the men and women with muscle as they compete in the Highland Games, which includes the caber toss, hammer throw, sheaf toss and weight for height; a comedy tent will provide laughs by Scottish comedians Luke Ashlocke, Gary Sansome and Roddy Maccines; whiskey tastings will be made available by Rubright & Hardigain; authentic flavors of Scotland will please hungry guests; and Celtic-based vendors will offer their unique merchandise to take home as souvenirs. If you’re a sports fan, don’t worry, ScotFest’s Sports Tent will house TVs showing the games all weekend, and there will be cold beer on tap. And for young ones, The Kids Glen offers Scottish fun for the little ones, including sack races, three-legged races, egg and spoon races and more. Daily general admission is $10 with a $2 service fee. Don’t miss a second with a weekend pass for $25. For more information, visit www.okscotfest.com.
WestFest celebrates Oklahoma City’s Western Avenue with a free, all-day event that includes shopping, food trucks, music, beer and more fun along the historic street between 41st and 43rd streets. With music starting inside The Barrel at 12:30 p.m., the main stage in front of VZD’s will boast local talent starting at noon. Musicians include Mikah Young, Jerrod Beck, Allie Lauren, Annie Oakley, Elms, Beau Jennings and many more. There will also be rotating food trucks during the event and a beer garden in the parking lot next to The Barrel, featuring several local breweries. Exclusive beers are being brewed for the festival. For more information, visit www.westfestok.com.
The Price Is Right has had contestants predicting prices with a chance to win big prizes – cars, appliances, vacations and more – since 1972 when Bob Barker first proclaimed the now-famous words, “Come on down!” Ever since, lucky audience members have accepted his request, arriving at Contestants’ Row, where bidding on a prize in whole dollar amounts offers each a chance to continue on to subsequent rounds, eventually making it to the Showcase. During the last nine years, The Price Is Right Live has brought the show’s excitement, energy and, best of all, prizes to stages across the country, giving audiences a new and improved game show experience. Arriving at Tulsa’s BOK Center on Sept. 20, enthusiastic contestants hoping to win big are encouraged to register. While all ages are welcome to attend as audience members, with tickets available for purchase any time leading up to the event, contestant registration is reserved for those over the age of 18 and opens three hours prior to showtime. Tickets are not required for contestant registration. For more information, visit www.bokcenter.com.
Bali (Africa, Bali), Elephant Mask, 20th century, Wood, 36 inches by 12 1/2 inches, Gift of Larry W. and Mattie R. Harms, 2011.001.042
Bali (Africa, Bali), Elephant Mask, 20th century, Wood, 36 inches by 12 1/2 inches, Gift of Larry W. and Mattie R. Harms, 2011.001.042
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Focusing on the relationship between time and space in African art, Wakati has found artworks that explore the question: how does time shape African art? Featuring many mediums, including painting, sculpture, photography, installations and more, the artists included within the exhibition found inspiration from a range of times and areas in Africa. “This exhibition eliminates the artificial wall often erected between “traditional” and contemporary” art in Africa by highlighting the seamless transition of time as a natural flow uniting images from ancient to current practices,” OSU Museum of Art says. On Monday, Sept. 21, visitors can enjoy a lecture by visiting artist Olaniyi R. Akindiya, who will also give a performance on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Wednesday, Oct. 7 will welcome an opening reception from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., featuring a gallery talk with Curator Moyo Okediji at 5:30 p.m. followed by a special performance by visiting artist Denenge Akpem. All related programs are free, and the exhibit will be on display through Jan. 16, 2106. For more information, visit http://museum.okstate.edu.
For its second year, the Oklahoma City Jazz Festival brings great music to its community, supporting student performances, workshops and music education at the University of Central Oklahoma. With the event’s new location in Oklahoma City’s Arts District, OKC Jazz Fest Week will overflow into Automobile Alley, Midtown, Film District, Boathouse District and the Bricktown Entertainment District.
American jazz pianist David Benoit will headline the festival, and guests can expect outstanding performances by UCO students, The Burton Band, Justin Echols Trio, Saxophonist Justin Young, United States Navy “32nd Street Band” and more.
“Jazz is America’s original musical art form,” says Mike McAuliffe, festival coordinator, “and it is important that Oklahoma City continues to recognize, preserve and celebrate our jazz heritage and culture.”
New to this year’s festival are Jazz on Deep Deuce, a Tuesday night kickoff event at Aloft Hotel in the Deep Deuce district; Jazz on the River, a Wednesday night event featuring MISS USA 2015 Olivia Jordan; and Jazz on the Rooftop, a Thursday night event at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.
Olivia Jordan is the intelligent, charitable and stunning woman that has greatly represented Oklahoma in pageants since 2013 when she competed in Miss World 2013. After becoming Miss Oklahoma USA 2015 in December, her hard work became further tangible on July 12 when she was crowned Miss USA 2015. Help cheer on Jordan, a strong advocate for several causes, among them the Alzheimer’s Association, with a homecoming celebration at Riverwind Casino on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $20, and all proceeds go towards Ross’ Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association and the Chicksaw Foundation. For more information, visit www.riverwind.com.
