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Associated Press - November 19, 2009 6:05 PM ET
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Here is a roundup of weekend activities throughout the state of Oklahoma:
Friday, Nov. 20
BARTLESVILLE - Fantasy Land of Lights, a drive-through Christmas light show, will feature music, synchronized lighted tunnel, animated displays and thousands of lights decorating Johnstone Park, 201 S. Cherokee Ave. Hours are 6 p.m.-10 p.m. nightly through Dec. 30. Donations are accepted. Information: 918-914-1530 or rweatherly@fantasylandoflights.com
BRAGGS - A Star Party, where the wonders of the nighttime sky, including nebula, star clusters and planets, are viewed through a large telescope, will be held, Friday and Saturday, at dark, Greenleaf State Park, three miles south of Braggs on Oklahoma 10. Information: Steve Evans, 918-487-7125, or naturehut@onenet.net
CLAREMORE - Dickens on the Boulevard, a Victorian-themed holiday festival featuring stage entertainment, artisan village, a street dance, costume contest, food, and more, Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Historic Downtown Claremore. Information: 918-341-5881 or mainstreet@claremore.org
JENKS - Holiday Open House, a unique shopping and dining atmosphere enhanced by holiday lights, horse drawn carriage rides, Santa pictures, live entertainment and sales tax holiday weekend, Friday through Sunday, Downtown & Riverwalk Crossing. Information: Annette Bowles, 918-299-5005 or info@jenkschamber.com
LAWTON - The Harvest Craft Show, featuring over 200 craft and food booths, Friday 4 p.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m., Comanche County Fairgrounds, 920 S. Sheridan Road. Information: Philip Wilson, 580-510-0131 or prwryw@aol.com
MIDWEST CITY - The Midwest City Holiday Lights Spectacular, celebrating the magic of the season as over one million lights transform a park into a twinkling winter wonderland, through Dec. 30, Sunday through Thursday 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 6 p.m.-11 p.m., Joe B Barnes Regional Park, Morris McGee Drive. Information: 405-739-1293.
NORMAN - The Gin Blossoms will perform, 8 p.m., Riverwind Casino, 1544 W. State Highway 9, Admission: Premium $20, VIP $25 and Platinum $30. Information: 405-322-6464.
OKLAHOMA CITY - "Bah Humbug," presented by Oklahoma Children's Theatre, will be showing through Dec. 13; Friday 11 a.m., Saturday, Sunday and beyond, 2 p.m., CCA Theatre, Oklahoma City University, 2501 N. Blackwelder. Admission: $5 for children 2-12, $7 adults. Information: 405-951-0011.
OKLAHOMA CITY - "Works on Paper," including "Albums, Folios and Suites: Prints by Terry Winters" and other displays begins with an opening reception, Friday 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Exhibit continues through Jan. 2, (Artspace) at Untitled, 1 N.E. 3 St. Information: 405-815-9995 or http://www.artspaceatuntitled.org.
RED ROCK - Country singer John Conlee will perform, Friday 8 p.m., 7 Clans Paradise Casino, 7500 Highway 177. Ticket information: 866-723-4005 (box office) or http://www.Ticketstorm.com (866-966-1777) or zooamp.com.
TULSA - An Affair of the Heart of Tulsa, 1 of the largest arts and crafts shows in the United States, known for the quality and variety of merchandise, will be held, Friday and Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Quik Trip Center at Tulsa Fairgrounds, 4145 E. 21 St. Information: Shirley Ling, 800-755-5488 or shows@aaoth.com
Saturday, Nov. 21
CHECOTAH - Civil War Life Program, featuring re-enactors' non-combat demonstrations of life during the Civil War, Saturday 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Honey Springs Battlefield Site, 1863 Honey Springs Battlefield: take old U.S. 69 to John Hope Franklin Boulevard (Rentiesville Road) and turn; drive east 2 miles to the corner of the battlefield identified by a sign on the northeast corner. Information: Ralph Jones, 918-473-5572 or ralphjones@okhistory.org
DEWEY - Christmas Arts & Crafts Show, featuring hand-crafted items including holiday decorations, home decor made from metal and wood, tole paintings, candles, soap, hand made purses, apparel and original art work; Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Washington County Fairgrounds, 1109 N. Delaware. Information: Helen Morgan, 918-333-2899.
EDMOND - Michael Summers will perform live at the UCO Jazz Lab, Saturday 8 p.m., corner of 5th and Littler, Admission: $7. Information: 405-359-7989 or http://www.ucojazzlab.com.
EL RENO - Ghost Tours, a walking tour of an historic area with ghost stories and demonstrations by paranormal studies groups, Saturday, sundown, Historic Fort Reno, 7107 W. Cheyenne St. Information: Bob Warren, 405-262-3987 or bwarren@fortreno.org.
ENID - Home for the Holidays Home & Garden Show, includes more than 100 vendors featuring arts and crafts. The show also features vendors in new construction, remodeling, gardening, home decor, storm shelters, outdoor buildings, travel, recreation, and more; Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Chisholm Trail Expo Center, 111 Purdue Ave. Information: Janelle Martin, 580-234-3549 or jmartin@enidhomeshow.com.
FAIRVIEW - Lighted Holiday Parade, a lighted Christmas parade and pictures with Santa! Saturday, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Main Street. Information: Sharie Smith, 580-227-4426 cnbfvs_smith@sbcglobal.net.
MUSKOGEE - Boare's Heade Feaste, an amazing evening with King Henry VIII and Queen Margaret includes a magnificent meal and an array of entertainers, Saturday 7 p.m.-10 p.m., The Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W. Fern Mountain Road. Tickets: $34, must be purchased in advance. Information: 918-687-3625 or karen@okcastle.com
NORMAN - Peter Noone and Herman's Hermits will perform Saturday, 8 p.m., Riverwind Casino, 1544 W. State Highway 9, Admission: Premium $15, VIP $20 and Platinum $27
OKLAHOMA CITY - Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Wanda Jackson will perform at the 50th Anniversary of 66 Bowl, Saturday 8 p.m., 3810 N.W. 39th St., Tickets: $15. Information: 405-946-3966.
SHAWNEE - Garland Arts & Crafts Show, featuring a showcase of handmade items including wood items, quilts, baby items, embroidering, Arbonne, Mary Kay, bags, jewelry, pictures, candles and much more; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, 1700 W. Independence. Information: Stan Wilson, 405-399-2070 or swilson756@aol.com.
TULSA - The Gaither Vocal Band Reunited Tour will stop in Tulsa, 6 p.m., Mabee Center 8023 S. Lewis Ave., Ticket information: http://www.mabeecenter.com or 918-495-6000.
WOODWARD - Crystal Christmas, featuring over 2 million Christmas lights and displays, will open with fireworks, singing, concessions and turning on the lights ceremony, through Dec. 31, Crystal Beach Park, Lakeview Drive. Information: Karla Wilson, 800-364-5352 or wwchamber@sbcglobal.net.
YUKON - Christmas in the Park, a 100-acre holiday light extravaganza stretching over three interconnecting parks and featuring over 125 light displays and 1 million lights, beginning with a 5K "chill your cheeks" run and fun walk, and a Kris Kringle Karnival complete with games, crafts and pictures with Santa. Opening event, Saturday 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Community Center & City Park, 2200 S. Holly Ave. The park Christmas lights display will remain open from 6 p.m.-11 p.m., through Dec. 31, Yukon City Park, Freedom Trail Playground and Chisholm Trail Park, 2200 S. Holly Ave. Information: Jan Scott, 405-350-8937, 405-350-7677 or jscott@cityokyukon.gov or recreation@ci.yukon.ok.us.
Sunday, Nov. 22
ARDMORE - Festival of Lights, the annual 1.5-mile drive features Christmas lights and more than 100 animated displays, through Dec. 31, Sunday through Thursday 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 6 p.m.-11 p.m., Regional Park, exit 33 off Interstate 35. Information: Annilisa Peevy, 580-223-7765 or apeevy@ardmore.org.
OKLAHOMA CITY - Fall Family Festival, featuring the Dutch Italianates 17th-century Masterpieces from London along with hands-on art, face painting and live performances by the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Sunday noon-4 p.m., Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Dr., Admission: $12 adults, $10 seniors and students, $10 military; free for members and children 5 and under. Information: 405-236-3100 or okcmoa.com.
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Traditional Cowboy Arts Association 11th Annual Exhibition, featuring the history of Western horsemanship, saddlemaking, silversmithing and rawhide braiding, Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63 St. Information: http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org or 405-478-2250
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