Community Calendar

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.

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.

"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.

Clipse and Earthgang bring the Let God Sort ‘Em Out Tour to The Criterion OKC on September 3! Don’t miss it!

"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.

Get ready for an electrifying night as Pixies take the stage at The Zoo Amp on September 4th, delivering their iconic sound and raw energy for an unforgettable show!

Door time is subject to change.

Growing up in Mexico, Rodrigo Medellín’s passion for bats began in childhood, and has since shaped his lifelong mission of conservation and research. His groundbreaking work has earned him the honorary title of “The Bat Man of Mexico” along with international renown and recognition, with features in National Geographic, PBS’s Nature, and BBC nature documentaries, among others. In this engaging public talk, Dr. Medellín will share his expertise on Mexican bats, unveiling their ecological importance and fascinating connection to tequila production.

This lecture is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored with the OU School of Biological Sciences.

Thursday, August 28 and Thursday, September 4 from 6-8 pm | Designed for ages 18+ | Explore the power of contrast and the poetry of the landscape in this hands-on screen-printing workshop inspired by the iconic work of Ansel Adams. Using a limited black-and-white palette, participants will learn how to create bold, high contrast prints that echo the mood, structure, and tonal depth of Adams’s photographs. Using the painterly method, this class focuses on capturing atmosphere through shape, value, and negative space, transforming photographic inspiration into striking silkscreen art. Perfect for beginners and experienced printmakers alike.