Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Becky Hobbs, who was born and raised in Bartlesville, is working to mount a musical titled "Nanyehi – Beloved Woman of the Cherokee," based on the life of her ancestor, Nanyehi, also known as Nancy Ward.

From Tuesday’s Life section of The Oklahoman.

Songwriter pens musical tribute to beloved Cherokee ancestor
Grammy-nominated Oklahoma-born songwriter Becky Hobbs penned the musical “Nanyehi — Beloved Woman of the Cherokee” based on the life of her renowned ancestor.

TULSA — Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Becky Hobbs…

Today’s featured event:

NORMAN – Hear two female documentary filmmakers will share their experiences relating stories of two very different topics at the “A CAN Evening with Amina and Stefanie,” sponsored by Cinematic Artists of Norman. Amina Benalioulhaj and Stefanie Leland will discuss their deadCenter Film Festival-selected documentaries beginning at 6:30 tonight at the Norman Train Depot, 200 S Jones. The event is open to the public.

Benalioulhaj is a graduate of the University…

Trailblazing Oklahoma City-bred jazz guitarist Charlie Christian, who died in 1942 at the age of 25, will be remembered this week during the 26th Annual Charlie Christian International Music Festival in his hometown. Photo provided by the Oklahoma Historical Society

From Monday’s Life section of The Oklahoman. To see the Charlie Christian International Music Festival schedule, click here.

Charlie Christian Festival spotlight’s guitarist’s musical legacy
Kevin Eubanks, “Amazing Children,” a stamp unveiling and plenty of live music will be part of the

…

Visitors look at art and performers at the 2010 Paseo Arts Festival in Oklahoma City. (Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman Archives)

Today’s featured event:

Take in more than 80 artists and their wares, live music, festival foods, children’s activities and more on the final day of the 35th Annual  Paseo Arts Festival in the Paseo Arts District, from NW 30 and Dewey Avenue to NW 28 and Walker Avenue. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. Admission is free.

To read my…

Motley Crue

Today’s featured event:

PRYOR – Hear Motley Crue, Poison, Black Label Society and many other modern rock and ’80s hair bands on the final day of Rocklahoma. Music begins at noon=at the “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds in Pryor.

Bret Michaels (AP file)

“We’re the originator,” Poison frontman Bret Michaels told The Oklahoman’s Gene Triplett in a recent phone interview from his Scottsdale, Ariz., ranch.

“The first year they did it, when everyone (in Poison) was…

Pretty Black Chains (Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman Archives)

Today’s featured event:

Celebrate the release of the Pretty Black Chains’ new CD with a potluck cookout and live music from The Non, The Burning Hotels, Chrome Pony and more at 4 p.m. today at Warpaint Clothing, 1710 NW 16. Information: 602-1581 or www.warpaintstore.com.

For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

-BAM

Lillie Fuller, 5, has her photo taken while riding a longhorn bull at the 2010 Chuck Wagon Gathering and Children's Cowboy Festival at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. (Oklahoman Archive photo by Paul Hellstern)

Here are my Best Bets for the long Memorial Day weekend, as listed in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more traditional Memorial Day weekend festivities happening around the state, click here.

1. Taste outdoor cooking, participate in children’s activities and take in Western entertainment…

The Roland Bowling Band performs during the 2010 Edmond Jazz and Blues Festival. (Oklahoman Archive photo by Miranda Grubbs)

From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

Tributes to troops, summertime fun mark Memorial Day weekend

Regardless of what the calendar says, Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer season for many fun-loving Oklahomans.

Numerous events across the state offer the chance to honor the troops, hear live music, experience the arts or otherwise liven up the three-day weekend. While…

Classical guitarist Edgar Cruz performs at the 2003 Paseo Arts Festival. Cruz is a mainstay at the event and will perform at 4 p.m. Saturday at the 2011 festival. (Photo by Michael Downes, The Oklahoman Archives)

Oklahoma City Community & Non-Profit on wimgo

From Friday’s Weekend Look schedule of…

Signs direct visitors to the attractions at the 2010 Paseo Arts Festival in Oklahoma City. (Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman Archives)

Oklahoma City Community & Non-Profit on wimgo

From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

…