Out And About

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Check back here every Thursday for an updated listing of weekend events in Oklahoma.

Here is a roundup of weekend activities throughout the state of Oklahoma.

Friday, Aug. 15
ANADARKO - Wichita Tribal Dance with tiny tots and teen contests on Friday starting at 6 p.m.; a Gourd Dance starts at 2 p.m. on Saturday with supper served at 5:30 p.m. with contest for teens following supper. On Sunday the Guard Dance begins at 2 p.m., supper at 5:30 p.m. and adult contest following supper, Wichita Tribal Complex on Hwy. 281. Information: 405-247-2425.

BROKEN ARROW - The next program at the Sooner State Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society will feature Lynda Ramsey and Paula Hackler, playing duets on the piano and the mighty 1928 Robert-Morton theatre pipe organ. 7 p.m., Tulsa Technology Center, Broken Arrow campus. Information: 918-355-1562. Web Site: http://members.aol.com/SoonerStateATOS

FREEDOM - Freedom Rodeo and Old Cowhand Reunion is an open rodeo along with a Western arts and crafts show and a dance will follow the rodeo both Friday and Saturday night, rodeo starts at 8 p.m. with events going on all day on Saturday, Rodeo Grounds. Information: 580-621-3276.

HOLDENVILLE - Hughes County Free Fair features a carnival, livestock judging, exhibits, food and craft vendors, continues through Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Hughes County Expo Center. Information: 405-379-3977.

McALESTER - Oklahoma State Prison Rodeo, the largest behind the walls prison rodeo in the country with IPRA cowboys competing in timed events and prisoners from around Oklahoma try their luck with bulls and broncs, Friday and Saturday, starting at 7 p.m., Oklahoma State Penitentiary. Information: 918-423-2550. Web site: http://www.mcalester.org

MUSKOGEE - Candlelight Tours of the USS Batfish, hosted by Batfish Living History Association, 8 p.m. -10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Muskogee War Memorial Park. The reenactors will be out on regular tours and a USO camp also will be part of the festivities.

NEWKIRK - Wayne Newton in concert with special guest Darla Z, 8 p.m., First Council Casino, 12875 N. Hwy. 77.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Summer Shootout Barrel Racing horse show through Sunday, State Fairgrounds.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Nine Inch Nails concert with opener A Place to Bury Strangers, 8 p.m., Ford Center, 100 W. Reno.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park 2008 Summer Season with performances every weekend until Aug. 31, 8 p.m., Myriad Gardens Water Stage. Information: 405-235-3700. Web site: http://www.oklahomashakespeare.com

TAHLEQUAH - Illinois River Balloon Fest features hot air balloon races, balloon glows, fireworks, arts and crafts,children's activities and food, Friday, noon-10 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Tahlequah Municipal Airport. Information: 918-453-9958.

TAHLEQUAH - Rock Show, Swap and Sale, hosted by the Tahlequah Rock and Mineral Society, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Tahlequah Community Building, 300 W. First St.

TULSA - Discoveryland!'s Oklahoma, the musical, complete with horses, wagons and of course a surrey with the fringe around the top. pre-show activities include a cattlemen's ranch dinner, American Indian dancing, free pony rides, through Aug. 19. Friday and Saturday, dinner, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; American Indian dancing, 7 p.m.; pre-show entertainment at 7:30 p.m.; show at 8 p.m., 19501 W. 41 St. Information: 918-245-6552. Web site: http://www.discoverylandusa.com

Saturday, Aug. 16
ENID - Stop the Cancer Concert, featuring several Christian-based bands and groups, with Enid's Faded Glory, Oakwood Christian Church's Merge Band; The E-Town Rhythm Kings; Enid's The Refuge Band; American Stereo, of Stillwater; 4-Given; Skyline Circle; Radial Angel from Oklahoma City and The Trust Project of Hillsboro, Texas will perform starting at 11 a.m. with the music finishing up around 11 p.m., Mark Price Arena.

GUTHRIE - AMA/Maxxis Enduro-Cross, off-road motorcycle racing on an indoor course with sandpits, water crossings, rocks and more, starting at 7:30 p.m., Lazy E Arena, 96oo Lazy E. Drive. Information: 405-282-7433.

GROVE - Cruise to Grove and show off your car, truck or motorcycle and admire other classics, 6 p.m.-dark, Civic Center. Information: 918-786-4626.

JENKS - Hot Night in August is the fourth annual Jenks car and truck show, 3 p.m.-8 p.m., Oklahoma Aquarium grounds.

NORMAN - Sara Evans in concert, 8 p.m., Riverwind Casino, I-35 at Hwy. 9 West. Information: 405-322-6464. Web site: www.riverwind.com.

NORMAN - "White Walls," an exploration of sound with no reference to any stylistic signposts like tempo or genre, produced by Jon Mooneyham, 7 p.m., Mainsite Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main. Information: 405-292-8095.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City Indian Clinic Pow Wow, 2 p.m., State Fairground, Cox Pavilion. Information: 405-984-4900 ext. 161.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Sheryl Crow in concert with James Blunt and Toots and the Maytals, 7 p.m., Zoo Amphitheatre.

TULSA - Greenwood Heritage Festival features jazz and blues music, arts, food and drink in a block party atmosphere starting at 6 p.m. with the Tulsa Public School Young Musicians and a closing performance with Grady Nichols that starts at 10:30 p.m., Greenwood Avenue and Archer Street. Information: 918-808-4685.

Sunday, Aug. 17
BROKEN ARROW - Green Country Roller Girls roller derby bout and car show with the car show from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and the match between the Green Country Roller Girls' Thunderdollz and MO-KAN RollerGirlz of Kansas and Missouri, at 7 p.m., Broken Arrow Roller Sports, 552 W. Oakland Place. Information: 918-251-6200.

BUFFALO - Old Settlers Picnic features a watermelon eating contest, games, fishing, nature hike and more, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Doby Springs Park. Information: 800-642-1883.

EDMOND - Chamber music concert featuring Judy Lee, Karen Carter, Ben Davis and Tess Remy-Schumacher, 7:30 p.m., UCO Jazz Lab, 100 E. Fifth. Information: 405-359-7989.

OOLOGAH - Will Rogers and Wiley Post Fly-In is a celebration of civil aviation and a celebration of Will Rogers and Wiley Post's contributions to aviation and their passion for flight. The program will include a dedicate of the Clem Rogers Monument, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Dog Iron Ranch, the grass strip at Will Rogers ranch, next to Will Rogers' birthplace. Information: 800-324-9455. Web site: http://www.willrogers.com

OKLAHOMA CITY - Brooks & Dunn and ZZ Top in concert, 7 p.m. Ford Center, 100 W. Reno.