Community Calendar

In 1905 New York City, Esther, a Black seamstress, is in great demand for the intimate apparel she creates for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. Though leading a life that provides joy to so many, she remains lonely and longing for a husband and a future. Through a mutual acquaintance, she begins a correspondence with a lonesome Caribbean man named George and soon he persuades her that they should marry, sight unseen. When George arrives in the city, he is not the kind of man she longs for. Esther’s heart is drawn to the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart is with her. Esther is hit with the reality of the situation and she is forced to face a future that she is truly unprepared for.

​Each show has 10 performances over 3 weekends.
Second & third weekends include Thursday & Sunday.
Showtimes: 8pm Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm Thursday, 2pm Sunday

Thanks to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Edmond Parks and Recreation is hosting a virtual BioBlitz this September in support of the Parks for Pollinators campaign.

The Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz is an event in which community members work with parks and rec staff to create a snapshot of the variety of wildlife that can be found in Mitch Park in September. We use a no-cost platform/app called iNaturalist to take pictures of plants, insects and animals to see what wildlife is present in the park during this month and provide us with more information about pollinators, which are essential to our ecosystem.

If you'd like to watch a tutorial on using iNaturalist, you can find that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xENz1xRu0wI

This information will help us understand how we can better protect pollinators and other important wildlife in our community.

Get your binoculars ready and join local birding experts in viewing and documenting birds at Mitch Park! We will walk at a leisurely pace, and our observations will be added to the Parks for Pollinators 2025: Mitch Park BioBlitz project in iNaturalist.

Helpful information about this walk:

We are meeting at the parking lot of the Mathis Skate Park. Click HERE for a Google Maps Pin to the location.
Please dress weather appropriate and wear comfortable walking / hiking shoes.
Remember to apply insect repellent in the parking lot, not on the trails / in habitat areas.
Don't forget drinking water and snacks!

Celebrate fall at the annual Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd's Cross. Enjoy a peaceful day filled with family-friendly fun at an authentic working sheep farm in Claremore. You'll find more than 60 free activities such as a pumpkin patch, hay maze and game area. You can also pet sweet farm animals like sheep, goats, donkeys and alpacas. Look around the farm for the QR code scavenger hunt and watch short videos about farming and shepherding.

Tractor-pulled wagon rides are available for a fee and loads of pumpkins will be available for purchase. Bundle your fall fun with a Pumpkin Package that includes a pumpkin, wagon ride and a take-home craft. Browse the Farm Store housed within an old Amish barn to shop for handmade decor, gifts and wares from more than 80 vendors. Pick up some local honey, meat, eggs, produce, baked goods, candy and snacks.

"Discovering Ansel Adams" features over 100 photographs that share Adams’s most celebrated works while revealing aspects of his development that are frequently overlooked. Together with original archival materials from the Center of Creative Photography’s Ansel Adams Archive, these photographs demonstrate how Adams transformed from a fourteen-year-old tourist with a camera into a renowned photographer between 1916 and the 1940s. Along the way, photographic prints from his early visits to the American Southwest, his mountaineering experiences as a young man, and his quest to photograph America’s national parks will enchant visitors.

We all have an inner artist, and some even act upon it. Join us in the beautiful, well-lit Conference Room to work on your project. Find support, ideas, and maybe make some friends as you all work on your projects.

Supplies are not provided, just bring what you are working on and everything you will need. [Registration Required.]

Check out all of SOKC Library’s upcoming events on our calendar.

Choreography by Rena Butler, Michael Bearden, Boyko Dossev, and Glenn Edgerton

Michael Bearden and Glenn Edgerton join forces to choreograph a reimagined ballet inspired by William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Magical spirits, nymphs and forest royalty bring light and life back to their woodland home. Boyko Dossev contributes s sparkling, elegant classical ballet to the program, and we are honored to present, Tsela, a premier by esteemed international choreographer, Rena Butler. This production is suitable for all audiences.

Single Tickets on sale beginning September 10, 2025

For tickets and more information, visit us at theatre.ou.edu

Join us Thursday, September 28 from 4 to 6pm for a hands-on Tie-Dye Workshop with Tawny Baffoni.

In this beginner-friendly class, participants will learn the basics of tie-dye and leave with a one-of-a-kind creation to take home. Each attendee will dye one item. Please bring your own shirt or fabric item to work with; Tawny will provide some blank items for those who don’t have one.

This workshop is capped at 12–15 participants to allow space and safety with dyes. Registration is $20 per person.

MEET YOUR TEACHER

Tawny Baffoni has over 25 years of experience in fabric dyeing, beginning in childhood. She has created stage backdrops, quilts, and vibrant tie-dyed clothing. After moving from Colorado to Norman, Tawny has been active in the local art community and continues to share her passion for fabric arts with others.

ABOUT UNCANNY ART HOUSE

Uncanny Art House is an independent, artist-run gallery and creative space dedicated to fostering collaboration, supporting local artists, and promoting the visual arts. Located in the heart of Norman, Oklahoma, Uncanny Art House is a hub for creativity, community, and innovation.

For more information, follow us on Facebook or Instagram and stay updated on all our events and exhibitions.

Choreography by Rena Butler, Michael Bearden, Boyko Dossev, and Glenn Edgerton

Michael Bearden and Glenn Edgerton join forces to choreograph a reimagined ballet inspired by William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Magical spirits, nymphs and forest royalty bring light and life back to their woodland home. Boyko Dossev contributes s sparkling, elegant classical ballet to the program, and we are honored to present, Tsela, a premier by esteemed international choreographer, Rena Butler. This production is suitable for all audiences.

Single Tickets on sale beginning September 10, 2025

For tickets and more information, visit us at theatre.ou.edu

Thanks to the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Edmond Parks and Recreation is hosting a virtual BioBlitz this September in support of the Parks for Pollinators campaign.

The Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz is an event in which community members work with parks and rec staff to create a snapshot of the variety of wildlife that can be found in Mitch Park in September. We use a no-cost platform/app called iNaturalist to take pictures of plants, insects and animals to see what wildlife is present in the park during this month and provide us with more information about pollinators, which are essential to our ecosystem.

If you'd like to watch a tutorial on using iNaturalist, you can find that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xENz1xRu0wI

This information will help us understand how we can better protect pollinators and other important wildlife in our community.