Sep 18 Thursday
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
Sep 19 Friday
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.
"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.]
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Welcome to one of the top State Fairs in North America, showcasing our state's agriculture, manufacturing, and commerce. It's everything from family entertainment and educational exhibits to exciting competitions and just plain fun!
Help the Schmancy Pantsers solve an all-new murder!Featuring Olivia Lycan, Alyssa Skaggs, Jessi Kyle, Cam Hunter and Wampus Reynolds plus sketches by special guest writer Heath Huffman!Wear your schmanciest duds for a chance to win a fabulous prize!Are you #BearPilled?The mystery begins at 7pm!Tickets just $5 at the door
The arthropod group Arachnida, including scorpions, spiders and their relatives, is one of the most diverse animal groups on the planet. Although often feared by humans, these organisms play an important role in our ecosystem and their biology offers important insights not only into the history of the Earth but also in medicine and biotechnology. During the event, Dr. Loria will teach us about the diversity, biogeography, evolution and ecology, of these predators and show us how they are collected and prepared for museum collections. Join us for this spectacular activity that will include fascinating arachnids and fluorescence! Our findings will be added to the Parks for Pollinators 2025: Mitch Park BioBlitz project in iNaturalist.
Sep 20 Saturday
Come to shop and learn at this free, fun, family-friendly event. There will be educational talks, activities for kids and LOTS door prizes, as well as splendid specimins from the personal collections of the Succulent Society members.