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Shadows and Light: The Photography of Brett Weston
2025-01-14 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | OSU MUSEUM OF ART
Brett Weston (American, 1911-1993), a 20th century American photographer, was a master of high contrast and abstract imagery. His seven-decade practice was clearly defined by his manipulation of shapes, textures, and tones that unify figures with their surrounding spaces, to create an effect where all things appear to be of the same but polarizing substance. Shadows and Light: The Photography of Brett Weston is an exhibition that explores Weston’s unique techniques, which have both captivates and puzzles viewers, cementing his status as one of the greatest American photographic artists.
Funding for the 2024/25 season of exhibitions and programs is provided by Riccarda de Eccher & Bill Goldston, and the OSU Museum of Art Advocates.
Building: OSU MUSEUM OF ART
Type of Event: Ongoing event
Category: Arts and Culture,Community,Family-friendly
Audience: Alumni,Faculty & Staff,Public,Students
Cost: free
Sponsor: OSU MUSEUM OF ART
Contact Name: Casey Ihde
Contact Phone: 405-744-2783
Contact Email: casey.pankey@okstate.edu
Link: https://museum.okstate.edu/art/shadows-and-light.html
ART EXHIBITION | Shadows and Light: The Photography of Brett Weston
ON VIEW | October 29, 2024 – February 1, 2025

ABOUT THE MUSEUM
OSU Museum of Art is located in downtown Stillwater at 720 S. Husband Street.
Open from 11 AM – 4 PM, Tuesday – Saturday, admission is always free.
Note: The museum will be closed for the following holiday periods:

Fall Break | November 25 – November 30, 2024
Winter Break | December 21, 2024 – January 4, 2025

West (of Eden) – An Art Exhibition
2025-01-15 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 101 E. Archer, 101 E. Archer St., Tulsa, OK, 74103, United States
On view through Jan. 25, 2025
Explore the rugged spirit of the West through the lens of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden in M. Walker Nelson’s captivating new exhibition. West (of Eden) delves into themes of self-acceptance, time, and the clash between past and present. Each painting tells a story of resilience, capturing the tension between human imperfection and the ever-changing world around us.
West is not just a place, but a thing.
The West has a temperament and spirit all its own. One can get on board, or one will be driven out. It may even just kill you. The West also has its own source of gravity. Once past the Mississippi, you may never come back. There’s a sense of toughness, pride, and independence.
West(of Eden) implies that someplace could be better than the West with all its harshness.
Maybe, just maybe.
The title comes from a John Steinbeck novel titled “East of Eden”, which describes a family that lived on the same land in California for generations. A pious father tries to guide his two sons only to force their separation, which is not unfamiliar to Cain and Abel. This show is a tribute to John Steinbeck.
The artist, M. Walker Nelson, felt trapped in the West and that her life would begin once she could leave for the big shiny city. However, this is not a show on nostalgia. Look past the idea that this is simply a technically articulated record of the past as a backdrop. This show is for everyone who has lived on the outskirts or feels unseen in a flyover state. And, from reading Steinbeck, Nelson learned some essential lessons about life that she shares in her work:
First, one cannot outrun oneself. Second, there is nothing wrong with a humble life. Third, sometimes it is the mistakes or character flaws that make a story worth reading.
The artist struggled to be perfect and make something out of her life. She would only find freedom painting, reading, or out on the open road.
“When I couldn’t drive, I would draw and read,” Nelson said “This is how I found Steinbeck. The landmarks that guided me home pre- and post-GPS echoed the stories I read. It was not that I was nostalgic for another time, it was more that I felt alone, and I thought the old signs and silos did too. They once had great promise and a lot invested in their construction. What dreams did they once feel?”
“Reading Steinbeck gave me hope that I should just keep pressing on. We are one part destiny and one part tenacity. It all depends on which I choose,” she said. “I choose to keep putting one foot in front of the other. These are the icons I circled as I waited. This show explores self-acceptance and a reckoning with time.”
Another component of Nelson’s work is the passage of time. “Few on Earth have experienced change at such a rapid pace,” she said. “The last 150 years are radical compared to centuries that would pass without a fundamental change in how people work, have relationships, eat, travel, and shelter.”
Nelson strongly feels that if she creates art void of this occurrence, she does no one any good and is squandering her calling. She explained, “We get this tiny slice of time, and we have to relay it accurately. We get only so many laps around the sun, and I’ve burned through half already. We are all somewhere in the analog/digital battle.”
The visual effects in this series of paintings represent that all people are past and present. How exactly does one visually represent past and present/digital and analog? Nelson chose to show how our memories are like old tapes being played in our minds. In a second, we can time travel. But memories are only sometimes clear and sometimes the reception could be better. Some memories are paused or on a loop. Other times it is like a glitch or flash.
Nelson dares to investigate how technology does not make us less human but amplifies our humanity.
The series is a picture book torn from the artist’s journals. Each piece is a like a chapter of that book relating to the idea of what it is to live West of Eden. Each piece references Steinbeck’s writings and how it parallels Nelson’s life.

Radiant Moms' Retreat 2025
2025-01-31 - 2025-02-02 | Northwest Arkansas, Bentonville, AR, 72712
Grab your gals for a getaway planned for homeschool moms just like you!
Radiant Moms’ Retreat is a weekend especially for mothers with children enrolled in Classical Conversations® . Unlike your typical homeschool conferences and conventions, Radiant Moms’ Retreat is devoted to rest, renewal, and relationships.
Share a meal with other moms. Dig into God’s Word and spend some quiet time in prayer. Sleep late. Enjoy a little art and culture. Be encouraged by the women sharing this journey with you. Pick and choose meals and activities from a thoughtful, mom-focused Itinerary to make this retreat your very own.
Registered attendees have exclusive access to numerous amenities, including deeply-discounted rooms at our official retreat hotel, a private Hospitality Suite with space to hang out and treats to enjoy, plus ample resources to help you craft exactly the right balance of blissful downtime, engaging activities, scrumptious meals, and meaningful conversations with like-minded moms.
This event is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, Classical Conversations® Inc.

Homeschool Oklahoma Capitol Day 2025
2025-02-04 | Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, United States
Join us in Oklahoma City to celebrate our 40th Annual Capitol Day. Each year, Homeschool Oklahoma hosts Capitol Day at our State Capitol, inviting homeschooling families from all over Oklahoma to visit our legislators. These families share their appreciation for our legislators and their work to protect our freedoms, and they also may share concerns about any legislation that may infringe upon that freedom.

We Street Ice Center Homeschool Fridays
2025-02-07 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | We Street Ice Center, 4143 South Yale Avenue, Tulsa, 74135, United States
Looking for affordable family fun? It’s here at WeStreet Ice Center! Bring your family and friends to experience Tulsa’s premiere ice skating and hockey facilities. A homeschool skate for all homeschooled families is offered on the first Friday of every month, September through May. Price is $6 per session (includes skate rental).

Symphony by the Sea - Family Day 2025
2025-02-08 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, OK, 74037, United States
Join us for Family Day on February 8, 2025 starting at 10:30 a.m.

The Tulsa Symphony will perform aquatic-themed arrangements throughout the aquarium, creating a soundtrack as you explore.
Learn about the marine animals and about the instruments as the musicians share what makes each exhibit and music pairing so JAWsome!
Free for members or included with daily admission.

https://www.okaquarium.org/calendar.aspx?EID=488

Martha Graham Dance Company
2025-02-08 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | McKnight Center for the Performing Arts at Oklahoma State University, 705 W University Ave, Stillwater, OK, 74074, United States
Known as the “Mother of Modern Dance,” Martha Graham was a pioneer in creating a radically new and uniquely American style of dance. The Martha Graham Dance Company created GRAHAM100 – The First and The Future, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Martha Graham’s work and legacy. As one of the most influential forces of the 20th century, her groundbreaking technique and choreography has influenced generations of artists and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. GRAHAM100 builds on the Company’s legacy of innovation and its present and future vision based on this incomparable legacy.
Join us in the Recital Hall an hour before the performance for a pre-concert conversation!
Building: MCKNIGHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Type of Event: One-time event
Room: Performance Hall
Category: Arts and Culture,Community,Family-friendly
Audience: Alumni,Faculty & Staff,Public,Students
Cost: Visit website for pricing
Contact Name: McKnight Center
Contact Email: info@McKnightCenter.org
Link: https://mcknightcenter.org/Online/article/MarthaGrahamDance

Oklahoma Aquarium Homeschool Days
2025-02-10 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, OK, 74037, United States
The Oklahoma Aquarium is thrilled to announce that Homeschool Days are back, designed exclusively for homeschool groups like yours! We always welcome homeschool groups on regular open days, but on Homeschool Days, you can enjoy our incredible educational exhibits, interactive displays, and captivating marine life without a confirmed reservation. Homeschool Days are perfect for field trips and hands-on teaching experiences.
HOW TO GET THE HOMESCHOOL GROUP RATE ON HOMESCHOOL DAYS
Simply share your Homeschool status with the Ticket Agent & provide a name, phone number & email address for our records.
https://www.okaquarium.org/calendar.aspx?EID=489

Homeschool Hub
2025-02-18 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium, 3624 N 74th East Ave, Tulsa, OK, 74115, United States
Whether you are a single family or a co-op, we would love to have you here at TASM for Homeschool Hub. Let us be an aide in your learning experience! Come and see all that aviation and aerospace has to offer for your student.
Price: $2/person for museum entry; $2/person for one planetarium show
$2/student (ages 12-18) for 30 min flight lab access!
Free to members!
Optional activities with additional fee may vary from week to week, such as stomp rockets, 3D printers, physics of flight, etc.
Students and children must be supervised by a guardian at all times.
For a co-op field trip, please book through our Field Trip page. This allows you to reserve the classroom for a STEM activity or request a private planetarium showing!

NCHC Homeschool Basketball Regionals
2025-02-20 - 2025-02-22
Join us in the Dallas for the National Christian Homeschool Championship Basketball Big South Regional Tournament! This tournament brings together talented homeschool basketball teams from across the region to compete in a showcase of skill, sportsmanship, and team spirit. Cheer on these amazing athletes as they vie for a national title against the best homeschool teams in the Big South.

Concerts with Commentary – A Musical Travelogue
2025-02-20 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Lorton Performance Center, 550 S. Gary Pl., Tulsa, OK, 74104, United States
The Concerts with Commentary series features award-winning music faculty who not only perform with excellence but also share the cultural background and historical context of the repertoire and composers represented in the series. Each concert focuses on a different genre, composer, or instrument(s).
Concerts are free and open to the public. Mark your calendars – we look forward to seeing you!
Dana Mahar, piano
Allyson Eskitch, piano

The University of Tulsa Symphony Orchestra Concert
2025-02-24 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Lorton Performance Center, 550 S. Gary Pl., Tulsa, OK, 74104, United States
Tulsa community, join the UTulsa School of Music for a performance by the UTulsa Symphony Orchestra.

Tulsa Ballet: "Alice in Wonderland"
2025-02-28 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 101 E 3rd St, Tulsa, OK, 74103, United States
The event of the decade! For the first time in the 68 year history of the company, Tulsa Ballet will present Alice in Wonderland. And not “just” any Alice in Wonderland: a brand-new version of this tale, one that will join the permanent repertory of the company for decades to come! From a garden party on a sunny afternoon, to the twisting & turning trails of Wonderland, Alice’s adventure leads her places most people have never imagined! Along her journey, she’ll encounter countless strange creatures and colorful characters, learning about life and maturing all the while, all told through a lively combination of enchanting music, extraordinary visuals and spectacular choreography!

UTulsa Wind Ensemble Concert
2025-03-03 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Lorton Performance Center, 550 S. Gary Pl., Tulsa, OK, 74104, United States
Join the UTulsa Wind Ensemble for a concert in the Lorton Performance Center’s Gussman Concert Hall.

Sensory Nights
2025-03-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Oklahoma Aquarium, 300 Aquarium Drive, Jenks, OK, 74037, United States
Join us at the Oklahoma Aquarium for Sensory Awareness Evenings on the 1st Tuesday of each month.
With low lights & quiet music, you & your little & big humans alike can explore the Oklahoma Aquarium without the usual crowd-perfect for people that get peopled out easily!
Each month has a self-guided scavenger hunt with a prize for everyone that completes it!
This event is free with general admission or Oklahoma Aquarium membership.

CCMT: Seussical the Musical Jr.
2025-03-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Destiny Church, 1700 S Aspen, Broken Arrow, OK, 74012, United States
“Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper! Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical musical extravaganza for the whole family. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, and he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!

Telescope 101
2025-03-08 10:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium, 3624 N 74th East Ave, Tulsa, OK, 74115, United States
Bring your telescope and join us for Telescope 101, hosted by the Astronomy Club of Tulsa and the Tulsa Air and Space Museum.
Participants will enjoy 30-minute, personalized hands-on help sessions designed to teach you how to set up and use your telescope effectively.

Important Details

Registration Required: RSVP by March 5
Cost: $15 per group with a telescope
Each group may include multiple participants sharing the same telescope.
Note: Please register only one person per telescope group.
What to Bring: Telescope, mount, power cords, user manual, and any accessories you have.

After your session, registrants will also have the opportunity to enjoy a planetarium show!
🔗 Reserve your session below to secure your time slot!

NCHC Homeschool Basketball Nationals
2025-03-10 - 2025-03-14
Join us in Springfield, Missouri, for the National Christian Homeschool Championship Basketball Nationals! This tournament brings together more than 1,000 talented homeschool basketball teams from across the country to compete in a showcase of skill, sportsmanship, and team spirit. Cheer on these amazing athletes as they vie for a national title against the best homeschool teams in the nation.

Great Homeschool Conventions: South Carolina
2025-03-13 - 2025-03-15 | Greenville Convention Center, 1 Exposition Drive, Greenville, SC, 29607, United States
A fun, friendly experience packed full of resources, workshops and exciting speakers. Attendees from dozens of states, hotel discounts and more. There is a reason homeschooling families travel from all over the United States and Canada to attend a Great Homeschool Convention. They not only take advantage of the hotel discounts offered to attendees, but it truly is the Homeschooling Event of the Year!
With the best home education speakers, you won’t find anywhere else, you will have the option of hundreds of info-packed workshops where you will learn practical ideas you can implement immediately.
Browse and shop a huge homeschool curriculum exhibit hall that offers the best homeschooling curriculum and resources.

Tulsa Ballet: "The Three Musketeers"
2025-04-04 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 101 E 3rd St, Tulsa, OK, 74103, United States
Swashbuckling adventure swings into the Tulsa PAC! For the first time in more than a decade, Tulsa Ballet is proud to bring The Three Musketeers back to the stage! A rip-roaring ballet with a classic love story at its heart, The Three Musketeers is an exciting ballet adventure for the whole family. See the debonair swordsman d’Artagnan join the eponymous musketeers to save his beloved and defend the reputation of the queen! A sweeping score punctuates this exciting story of adventure, romance, and intrigue – one you won’t want to miss!

Sunday Salsa on the Green
2025-04-07 00:00 - 03:00 UTC | Guthrie Green, 111 E Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK, 74103, United States
Latest event details:
https://guthriegreeneventscalendar.eventcalendarapp.com/u/40839/359194?repeatId=1
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End your weekend with a dance party! Join us on Sunday, April 6 for the kickoff of Sunday Salsa on the Green. This biweekly event will begin with a 30-minute dance lesson, followed by a dance session to show off your skills!
The event will take place on the Guthrie Green dock from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and music will be provided by DJ Klave .
Cocktails and food will be available at En Fuego .

OK Flame Volleyball Clinic
2025-04-07 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Parkview Baptist Church, 5805 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK, 74145, United States
We’re excited to announce our offseason volleyball clinics to give all homeschool athletes the opportunity to continue developing their skills. These sessions will take place on Mondays, starting December 2nd, focusing on skill development and conditioning to help you stay sharp and prepared for the next season.

Middle School 5:00 – 6:30pm
High School 6:00 – 8:00pm

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehYAFcF0Nr0aML9GBdMJVmg7tKIMzQSH5TyPE7M2LmZ9rvvg/viewform

Tulsa Ballet: "Peter & The Wolf"
2025-04-11 11:00 - 12:15 (America/Chicago) | Tulsa Ballet – Hardesty Center for Dance Education, 1901 W New Orleans Street, Broken Arrow, 74011, United States
Composer Sergei Prokofoiev’s beloved children’s symphony Peter and the Wolf will come to life on stage thanks to this beloved production from Tulsa Ballet. Your family or class will love learning about music, dance and theater in this exciting, fun-filled production.

CCNEOK Geography Bee
2025-04-17
Classical Conversations Geography Bee for Challenge A students.

Homeschool Prom
2025-04-25 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | The Silo Event Center, 4629 W. 41st Street, Tulsa, 74107, United States
Join us on the red carpet at the Silo Event Center for Homeschool Prom 2025, hosted by NOAH Jaguars Athletics. Homeschool Prom is open to all homeschool students in grades 9-12 and their guests. Attendees will enjoy appetizers, dessert, drinks, and swag! Formal attire is required. Visit our website for details and registration.

HWSA 2025 Tournament
2025-04-27 - 2025-05-03 | Auburndale, Florida, Auburndale, FL, United States
For more than two decades, the Homeschool World Series has offered homeschool baseball teams across the USA a chance to compete against likeminded programs from every corner of the nation for the title of Homeschool World Series National Champions.

Teach Them Diligently: With Excellence (Branson, MO)
2025-05-15 - 2025-05-17 | Branson Convention Center, 200 S Sycamore St, Branson, MO, 65616, United States
For the past 14 years, Teach Them Diligently has worked to focus families on the Kingdom impact of the work they do within their homes every single day. We believe that as believers, we are all called to share Jesus’ love and make disciples everywhere we go, and for Christian parents, the Great Commission Begins At Home. Your mission is to bring your children to Jesus and to prepare them well to follow Him all their days. Home education is a great tool for accomplishing that mission as it gives you time, conversations, and intentionality. As we recognize the generational impact of the mission God has given us, we should be propelled to prepare ourselves to do it well. That’s why this year’s theme for our events and through our media all year long will focus on doing all we are called to do to the glory of the God Who called us and to do it With Excellence. We’ll explore how to prepare ourselves well to parent biblically, disciple well, educate thoroughly, and to give our children a foundation for a faith that’s their own and how to do that With an Excellence that points to an excellent, good God. Join us in Branson, MO as together we strive to accomplish the mission God has given us With Excellence.

OK Flame Volleyball Tryouts
2025-05-16 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Spirit Life Church, 5365 South Peoria, Tulsa, 74135, United States

ZZZs in the Seas - Summer Edition!
2025-05-16 18:30 - 2025-05-17 08:00 (America/Chicago) | – 300 Aquarium Drive Jenks OK 74037
https://www.okaquarium.org/calendar.aspx?EID=500

Aquarium Run
2025-06-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | – 300 Aquarium Drive Jenks OK 74037
https://www.okaquarium.org/calendar.aspx?EID=501
