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The Beatles, Hootie and ZZ Top rock Oklahoma
Posted: 05.28.2010 at 9:55 AM
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Here is a roundup of weekend activities throughout the state of Oklahoma. In case of inclement weather, call ahead:

Ongoing events:

OKLAHOMA CITY - "Another Hot Oklahoma Night," an exhibit featuring the rock 'n roll artists, radio stations, personalities, venues and fans that have called Oklahoma home continues, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Oklahoma History Center, 2401 N. Laird. Admission to the museum: $7 adults; $5 seniors; $4 children (5 & under free); $18 family; $5 group rate (per person, 10 or more). Information: 405-522-5248.

OKLAHOMA CITY - "Oklahoma: Tierra de Mi Familia," an interactive exhibit using interviews, artifacts, documents, photographs, film and music to explore the impact of Latinos on the state of Oklahoma continues, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, Oklahoma History Center, 2401 N. Laird. Admission to the museum: $7 adults; $5 seniors; $4 children (5 & under free); $18 family; $5 group rate (per person, 10 or more). Information: 405-522-5248.

OKLAHOMA CITY - "Whodunit: The Science of Solving Crimes," a look at the technologies use by forensic scientists and professionals within the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation continues, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Science Museum Oklahoma, 2100 N.E. 52 St. Admission to museum exhibits: $10.95 adults, $8.95 seniors and children (4-12). Information: 405-602-6664.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Rodeo Opry, featuring live music and family entertainment, 7:30 p.m., Saturdays, 2221 Exchange Ave. Ticket and show information: www.rodeoopry.com or 405-297-9773.

SHAWNEE - "Objects of Devotion: Spanish Colonial Religious Art 1650-1950" is on exhibit, through June 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, St. Gregory's University, 1900 W. MacArthur. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 students, children 6-17, free children under 5. Information: 405-878-5300.

TULSA - "Michael Knigin: Remembrance 2000," an exhibition of the works of the artist which pays tribute to the heroes and victims of the Holocaust, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., through June, The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art, 2021 E. 71st St. Cost: $5.50. Information: www.jewishmuseum.net or 918-492-1818.

Friday, May 28

ADA - The Cord McCoy PRB Invitational, featuring world's best bull riders, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Pontotoc County Agri-Plex Center, 1710 N. Broadway. Information: Holly Leiferman, 254-421-3551

BARTLESVILLE - "Fellowship: 75 Years of Taliesin Box Projects," an exhibit featuring designs of apprentices of architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin Fellowship, through Sept. 19, Price Tower Arts Center, 510 Dewey Ave. Admission: $5-$10. Information: Debra Woodall, 918-336-4949, ext. 119, or dwoodallpricetower.org.

CLAREMORE - 64th Annual Will Rogers Stampede Rodeo continues, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Will Rogers Stampede Arena, East Blue Starr Drive. Information: Scott Gourd, 918-341-8688.

HASKELL - Haskell Fest, featuring carnival rides, games, food, vendors and street dance, noon-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, downtown. Information: Janet Dyer, 918-482-1245.

NORMAN - Gasoline Alley Car Show & Swap Meet, featuring cars, trucks, boats and ATVs, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 615 E. Robinson. Information: Linda Foster, 405-596-1687.

NORMAN - Classic rock band REO Speedwagon will perform in concert, 8 p.m., Riverwind Casino, 1544 W. State Highway 9. Tickets: $38-$48. Information: 405-322-6464.

OCTAVIA - Memorial Day Trail Ride through the Kiamichi Mountains, through Monday, J-D Riding Camp, off Oklahoma 144. Information: Joe Harrington, 580-244-7261.

PRUE - Backwoods Bash Music & Camping Festival, featuring camping and music by Red Dirt Rangers and other independent bands from Middle America, 3 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Friday, noon-2 a.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday, Walnut Creek State Park Area 2, Lake Rd. Information: Trevor Lane or Matt Jostes, 918-277-9192, 918-284-0194

PRYOR - Rocklahoma, featuring ZZ Top, Godsmack and Tesla, will rock, all day through Sunday, Catch the Fever Music & Festival Grounds, 1421 W450 Road. Tickets: $40-4350. Information: 866-310-2288.

SHAWNEE - Wrangler Heartland Tour Barrel Racing, 3 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Heartland of Oklahoma Expo Center, 1700 W. Independence. Information: Angie Clark, 918-326-4480.

TULSA - Country superstar duo Brooks & Dunn perform in concert, 7:30 p.m., BOK Center, 200 S. Denver. Tickets: $35.50-$69.75. Information: www.bokcenter.com or 918-894-4200.

TULSA - The Oklahoma Steel Guitar Association will hold its 16th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Jamboree, featuring classic country, western swing and gospel music, 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday, American Legion Post 308 Hall, 11328 E. Admiral Blvd. Admission: $10-$20. Information: 918-371-2437 or www.theosga.org

WOODWARD - Windy 100 Bike, Ride & Race, featuring 100K and 25-mile off-road race, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Crystal Beach Park, Lakeview Drive. Information: Debbie Hickman, 580-256-9990, 877-437-9990.

Saturday, May 29

BARNSDALL - Bigheart Day, featuring food, entertainment, fishing derby and games, 7 a.m.-11 p.m., downtown. Information: Mitzi Whinery, 918-847-2202, 918-638-7608.

BOLEY - Rodeo & Barbecue Festival, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Sunday, Main Street & Rodeo Grounds. Information: Francis M. Shelton, 918-667-3477.

CLAREMORE - Okie Flyers Fly-In, featuring pilot's luncheon and various aircraft, Claremore Regional Airport, ft from around the region, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Claremore Regional Airport, 19502 E. Rogers Post Road. Information: Eric Winn, 918-343-0931.

CORDELL - Cordell Open Rodeo, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Rodeo Grounds, east on Oklahoma 152 then north to rodeo grounds. Information: Don Dees, 580-832-3781, 580-365-4681.

EDMOND - Edmond Jazz & Blues Getting Green Festival, 4 p.m.-10 p.m., 2 p.m. 10 p.m. Sunday, Stephenson Park, 140 E. 5th St. Information: Jason Gilliam, 405-341-3321.

HOBART - Celebration of Freedom, featuring tribute to the military, Arts on the Square, fishing tournament and quilt show, Courthouse Square. Information: Trapper Heglin, 580-726-2553, 580-726-5900.

MULHALL - Mulhall Days, featuring parade, turtle race, kickball tournament and poker run, Main Street (Oklahoma 51 to U.S. 77). Information: Jean Brainard, 405-649-2270, 405-612-7766.

MUSKOGEE - The Oklahoma Renaissance Festival, set during the days of King Henry VIII, Queen Margaret of Scotland and jousters, jesters, jugglers and magicians, will be held, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday through Monday, the Castle of Muskogee, 3400 W. Fern Mountain Road. Information: Karen Cunningham, 918-687-3625.

OKLAHOMA CITY - ACRA National Championship, featuring top collegiate club rowers, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Regatta Park on the Oklahoma River, 725 S. Lincoln Blvd. Information: Mary Jo Hope, 405-552-4040.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Chuck Wagon Gathering & Children's Cowboy Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63rd St. Information: Shayla Simpson, 405-478-2250.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Paseo Arts Festival, showcasing the original works of more than 75 visual artists, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday through Monday, Paseo Arts District, between N.W. 30th & Dewey and N.W. 28th & Walker. Information: Lori Oden, 405-525-2688.

SHAWNEE - Rocker Collective Soul will perform in concert, 7 p.m., FireLake Grand Casino, 777 Grand Casino Blvd. Tickets: $29-$64. Information: 405-964-7263.

TALIHINA - Huddleston Ranch Champion Steer Wrestling, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, noon-2 a.m. Sunday, Huddleston Arena, 12017 S.E. 1112th Ave. Information: Gala Huddleston, 918-567-3227, 918-635-5702.

WATONGA - Pioneer Day, featuring parade honoring pioneer families and businesses, American Indian dancers and live music, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Main Street. Information: Bob Shoemaker, 580-623-2200.

Sunday, May 30

NORMAN - Darius Rucker, frontman for Hootie and the Blowfish, will perform in concert, 8 p.m., Riverwind Casino, 1544 W. State Highway 9. Tickets: $70-$80. Information: 405-322-6464 or www.riverwind.com.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Summer Jam Musicfest, featuring Jeffrey Osborne, K-Ci & JoJo, Howard Hewett and Silk, 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Remington Park Racing and Casino, 1 Remington Place. Ticket information: 405-889-4274.

TULSA - "Jazz Hall Salutes The Beatles," featuring vocalists singing songs from the iconic group, 5 p.m., Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, 111 E. First St. Tickets: $10-$20. Information: www.okjazz.org or 918-281-8600.

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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