Community Calendar

"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.

"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.

KGOU's Tonic The Funky Groove Show host Michael B and The SoundBar OKC bring Funk Nites to the metro! Starting Thursday, March 27, join Michael B as he spins funk music on original vinyl records from 7-9 PM (and each 4th Thursday of the month, thereafter).

The SoundBar offers a comfortable listening setting with a fully stocked bar, the opportunity to shop for rare hi-fi stereo equipment, and a fantastic selection of vinyl albums for sale by Monkey Feet.

Enjoy all of The SoundBar's offerings while experiencing the finest funk music Michael can dig up, from today's hottest artists to classic records from yesteryear. It's "Tonic lite," at Funk Nite, from 7-9 PM on the fourth Thursday of each month in downtown OKC, starting this month.

Labor Day weekend in Fairview means the sound of engines, the smell of rubber and the sight of stylish cars at the Gloss Mountain Cruisers Car Show & Cruise. Beginning at 9:00 AM, Downtown Fairview will be blocked off for motorcycles and cars of every shape, size, make, model and color. Car lovers spend the day chatting about their favorite aspects of each automobile and take pictures of the cars on display. The stores will remain open on Main Street for shopping, food and drinks. The day also includes activities such as the burnout contest, balloon race and competition for loudest exhaust.

Push the plot of your writing dreams forward at WriterCon in Oklahoma City From August 29th to September 1st beginning at 9:00 AM Daily. This convention provides breakout sessions for writers of all levels—from newbies to multiple-book authors, and everyone in between. These sessions will share valuable knowledge about writing, marketing, and publishing. A three-tier ticket package will allow writers to take advantage of multiple opportunities such as master classes, private consultations, manuscript reviews by published authors, and even an author head shot by a professional photographer. In the evening, engage with other writers and industry experts during an informal roundtable discussion. Be sure to bring your notebook to test out some ideas at open mic night and have fun belting your heart out during karaoke.

"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.

Medicine Park is hosting The Blues Ball August 29th through August 31st. Festivities begin on Friday at 7pm with a kickoff party featuring live music from local entertainers. The fun continues with additional performances throughout the night. On Saturday come out to enjoy great blues music all day long. The music starts at noon, with a lineup consisting of some of the best blues musicians in the state.

The Blues Ball continues on Sunday beginning at noon. Dance your blues away to the soulful sounds coming from the Medicine Park Town Center Mainstage and be in the middle of the action. Adult beverages will be available for purchase at the event. Bring your lawn chair and join friends in historic Medicine Park for this fun-filled weekend and the town's longest running music festival.

This Labor Day weekend beginning at 3:00 PM daily, the Cheyenne & Arapaho Labor Day Celebration, held in Colony, will feature a powwow and American Indian activities and events such as hand games, cultural dancing, a group drum contest, food and craft vendors. Enjoy American Indian dancing styles that include jingle dancing, fancy dancers, buckskin dancers and more. The Cheyenne & Arapaho Labor Day Celebration will also feature a parade, American Indian princesses and a grand entry. Past events have also included a fun walk, fry bread contest, waterslides for the kids, turtle races and sporting tournaments.

The annual Dusk 'Til Dawn Blues Festival is this August 29th Through 31st at the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame. Enjoy three days and nights of Oklahoma, regional and national blues acts at the Dusk 'til Dawn Blues Festival in Rentiesville. This event will feature 30 bands on three stages, indoors and outdoors. Workshops, a kid's village with arts and music activities will all be available. Head to this event to experience the birthplace of Oklahoma blues legend DC Minner and celebrate Oklahoma's unique blues heritage.

Arcadia is hosting their Rhythm and Blues Festival on Friday, August 29, beginning at 7:00 PM. Bring lawn chairs and umbrellas. Food concession will be on site. Beginning at 9:00 PM, A youth block party begins at Main Street in Arcadia for kids to kick off the celebration.