New exhibit that tells the stories of Latinos in Oklahoma.

A special exhibition featuring the art of renowned Kiowa artist Silver Horn. The calendar record illustrates 100 years of Kiowa history through pictorial vignettes marking two seasons each year; one for summer and one for winter. The exhibit will highlight a never-before-exhibited treasure to educate the public about the political, religious, economic and social spheres of Kiowa life in a century of dramatic change and adaptation. The exhibit also demonstrates the importance of conserving invaluable works of ethnographic art and showcases the science behind object conservation in the stewardship of museum collections. This exhibit is made possible by the Kirkpatrick Foundation and the Merkel Family Foundation.

Opening reception is Wednesday, June 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. In the summer of 2007, Dr. Rennard Strickland, an Oklahoma citizen of Osage and Cherokee heritage and a passionate collector of Indian art, announced that he wished to give his remarkable collection of more than 200 works of Native American art to the museum in memory of his mother Adell Tucker Strickland. In conjunction with the Red Earth festival opening, his collection appears in this new exhibition, which includes paintings, baskets, pottery, textiles and sculpture, representing some of the most acclaimed artists of the 20th century to the present. Strickland’s vision and knowledge about Native arts makes this one of the more remarkable contemporary collections to be donated to the museum.

Free, 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Childhood stories come to life at the Crystal Bridge's newest exhibit. Grand opening on June 6.

Multiple Saturdays. Modified lawnmower racing on oval dirt track.

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum offers its acclaimed annual exhibition featuring nearly 300 works by the finest contemporary Western artists.

Every Wednesday in July and August zoo admission is only $.75 per person with Way Back Wednesdays. Guests will also enjoy $.75 concession specials, groovy!

Saturdays and Wednesdays, rain or shine. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fresh produce, plants,breads, eggs, honey, cut flowers and Black Angus beef. Free Admission. No market July 4.

Start your weekend with Classic Cartoons, Cracker Jacks and Cruises! Enjoy a fun-filled morning with the captain and crew while being entertained with classic cartoons, games and lots of laughs.

MGMoA After School Art Coordinators Clay Little and Lacy Abbott will help you create paper kites, origami, paper sculpture and much more. K – 2nd grade 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 3rd – 6th grade 1-3p.m. Members $50, non-members $60 – discounts available for multiple kids/classes and those that qualify for free or reduced lunch.

17th Annual IFYR is the richest youth rodeo in the world giving away more than $200,000 in prizes. IFYR brings in more than 1000 contestants competing from across the United States, Canada, & Australia. There are 3 arenas running simultaneously throughout the event with continuous action for spectators. Enjoy the covered, mist-cooled grandstands for rodeo action or the indoor, air-conditioned tradeshow where vendors offer everything from tack & saddles to jewelry & home décor.

The Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, Shawnee General Public Information: 580-465-5410, 1