Central Oklahoma's Frontier Country

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.

See festival Web site for specific dates and times of a variety of FREE events and activities including music, poetry readings, children’s’ activities, panel discussions, and more!

First production of the 25th anniversary summer season. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m.

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.

The perfect all-American summer show about con man Harold Hill and Marian the librarian that’s filled with classic musical fun and tender romance.

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