Hi everyone! Remember me? I’ve been out on maternity leave for the past 8 weeks but now I’m back with events to check out this week. Get excited!

The Color Purple is an American novel that has been adapted into film and musicals for the past three decades and focuses on an African American woman living in Georgia in the 1930s. Go see this Broadway phenomenon Tuesday through Thursday at the Civic Center Music Hall.

I have to be honest; I didn’t really know anything about Kathy Griffin except that she had a lot of plastic surgery. But after a bit of research I now know that she’s an Emmy award winner and will be at the Civic Center Music Hall this Friday night. Tickets for the adult-only show start at just $49.

Irish folks sure know how to dance and this weekend they prove it when Riverdance, the celebration of Irish music, song and dance comes to the Rose State Performing Arts Center. Catch one of the six outstanding performances for just $37.50.

Country music fans – this is the second week in a row that an Oklahoma native and all-around awesome singer comes back to their home state to perform. That’s right! Okie and Grammy award winner, Vince Gill, will be at Riverwind Casino in Norman this Friday night and tickets are $68.

For an additional dose of music, hit up the Wormy Dog Saloon on Friday night to see Junior Brown or Saturday night for a performance by Micky and the Motorcars.

There’s also tons of stuff to check out this weekend at State Fair Park, including events such as the Oklahoma Home and Garden Show (click here for $3 off admission), a Gun, Knife & Outdoor Show and the admission free Wilson’s Arts and Crafts Show.

And if you’re looking for some sports action, the Oklahoma City Thunder host the New York Knicks this Saturday night and the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will entertain crowds on Sunday. Both events take place at The Oklahoma City Arena.

As always, visit wimgo.com for details on these events and a lot of other stuff happening around the state.

Have fun!
Wendy with Wimgo

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  If you’re looking for things to do this holiday season, you won’t be disappointed.  Tulsa has many events we think you’ll love.

Some fun, family events include the drive thru Christmas Kingdom in Muskogee through December 31^st from 6 to 10 PM.  The drive thru Kingdom is said to have the world’s largest collection of holiday inflatables.  Come see over 2000 displays that range from 4ft to 20ft tall.

For a good laugh, go see Brian Regan at the Mabee Center on Friday, December 4^th at 8PM.  Critics and peers agree: Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian fills theaters nationwide with fans that span generations.

If you’re looking for music, Cain’s Ballroom will feature Infamous on Friday, December 3^rd.  The show starts at 8.  If rap is not your thing, then check out Willie Nelson & Friends at the Spiritbank Event Center on December 3^rd at 7:30.

Other events include Tulsa Oilers at the BOK Center Friday, December 3^rd vs Mississippi and again on Saturday vs Missouri; and The Grand National Gun Show is Saturday, December 4^th through Sunday, December 5^th at the Expo Square

Visit wimgo.com for all event details.

Don’t miss these events around Tulsa this week!

First up, check out Oktoberfest 2010 this Thursday through Sunday at the Arkansas River. This event offers fun for the whole family with delicious food, carnival rides, refreshing beverages, live music, dancing, and arts and crafts. The festival also offers authentic markets where you can find all kinds of German items.

The Oklahoma Boulderfest is this weekend as well at Chandler Park. Anyone interested in rock climbing definitely needs to check out this event which includes food, music, overnight camping, and a whole lot of “boul- dering”.

Maroon 5 will be at the BOK Center this Tuesday night for their “Hands All Over” tour. Tickets are still available online and start at $39.50. Also, go see one of the hottest country stars around, Miranda Lambert, with special guest Eric Church this Thursday night at the Spiritbank Event Center. Other live musical performances this week include Amy Grant at the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center, Lee Brice at Cain’s Ballroom,  Five Finger Death Punch, also at Cain’s Ballroom, and Thousand Foot Krutch at the  Mabee Center.

This Wednesday, The President’s Own United States Marine Band will be at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center and the event is free and open to the public. Also, the Tulsa Symphony presents Masterpieces of Change at the Chapman Music Hall on Saturday and don’t miss An Evening of George Gershwin and Cole Porter at the VanTrease Performing Arts Center this Friday and Saturday.

Other events to add to your calendar include the Oklahoma Video Game Exhibition at Spiritbank Event Center on Saturday and the All About Me Women’s Expo at the Mabee Center this Friday and Saturday.

Have fun!
Wendy with wimgo

Oklahoma City is a happenin’ place. But don’t just take my word for it…check out all of the events taking place this week.

First up, don’t miss events at State Fair Park including the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show, the Annual Fall RV Show & Closeout Sale this Thursday through Sunday and The Kids Closet Connection Consignment Sale Friday through Sunday in the Hobbies, Arts & Crafts Building. Also, there’s a Gun, Knife & Outdoor Equipment Show this Saturday and Sunday at the Oklahoma Expo Hall.

Check out 3OH!3 along with Hello Goodbye at the Diamond Ballroom this Friday. Tickets are available for just $19. Other performances to add to your calendar include Chris Isaak at Riverwind Casino, No Justice with Mike Ryan at the Wormy Dog Saloon on Friday and Jeff Hobbs and The Jacks at the Wormy Dog on Saturday.

How do you feel about Canadian rockers Nickelback? Whether you love them or hate them, they are a band that keeps producing hits and will be at the Ford Center this Saturday night. Tickets can be purchased online starting at $59.

There are a lot of sporting events this week! Catch a sneak peek of the 2010-2011 Oklahoma City Thunder when they take on CSKA Moscow, who were the 2006 and 2008 Euroleague champions, this Thursday night at the Ford Center. Also, Oklahoma City’s new hockey team, the Barons, are home this Friday and Saturday at the Cox Convention Center. The Oklahoma Sooners are home this Saturday to host Iowa State. If you get down to Norman, be sure to check out GameDay on Campus Corner!

I can’t wait for this event! Comedian and television star Bill Cosby will be at the Civic Center Music Hall this Sunday. There are two shows, one at 2 p.m. and one at 5 p.m., and tickets are just $25 and can be purchased online. Also at the Civic Center this week is the talented, beautiful and oh-so-funny Kristin Chenoweth (who’s also a native Oklahoman). She’ll be performing with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic on Friday and Saturday.

Beer lovers unite! Don’t miss the Zoo Brew II at the Oklahoma City Zoo this Friday where you can taste over 30 beers provided by local breweries and distributors. Tickets are on sale now and start at $35.

Don’t miss The Rocky Horror Show at Lyric on the Plaza daily from Wednesday, October 13 until Sunday, October 31. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased online. Make sure to use your OKCity Card to get a great discount on Saturday and Sunday matinees.

Also, don’t miss haunted houses around the city, including the Bricktown Haunted Warehouse and Ultimate Terrors located on Northwest Expressway.

Have a great week!
Wendy with wimgo

The weather looks great this week – but of course, this is Oklahoma so that could quickly change. Anyway, lots of events to check out this week in the Tulsa area. What will you do?

Go see Citizen Cope at Cain’s Ballroom on Thursday for just $28 and Delbert McClinton at Cain’s this Friday night. For a complete list (60 events to be exact!) of live music events happening around Tulsa this week, click here.

The Tulsa State Fair starts this Thursday and runs through Sunday, October 10 at Expo Square. The Fair has a ton of great concerts, including  Gloriana, Katharine McPhee , Third Day, Jamey Johnson and Rick Springfield, which are all free with gate admission. Also, don’t miss events like livestock shows and other competitive exhibits, Disney on Ice and the PRCA rodeo. Search ‘Tulsa State Fair’ on wimgo for a complete list of events.

Check out the Great American Waterfowl Expo this Friday through Sunday at the Spiritbank Event Center. This event lets you visit with premier industry vendors and get your hands on all of the latest waterfowl gear just in time for season.

Other events to add to your calendar include “And the Winner Is” at the Henthorne Performing Arts Center this Friday and Saturday and “An Enemy of the People” all weekend long at the Mabee Center. Several events happening at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center include Concertante on Sunday afternoon, “Bug” the darkly disturbing story of conspiracy, paranoia, love, madness and, yes bugs all weekend long and the family-friendly Click, Clack, Moo Friday and Saturday.

Mentioned it in another post, but have to mention it here, too. It’s OU/Texas weekend! Anyone making the trek to Dallas to watch the game?

Have an awesome week, friends!
-Wendy with wimgo

I’m a huge fan of the Oklahoma State Fair. I love the food, the rides, the exhibits and the people watching. This year the state fair is from Thursday, September 16 to Sunday, September 26 so I thought I’d write up a list of all the fun stuff to do.

And answer me this – what’s your favorite thing about the State Fair?

First off, wanted to list kid-friendly activities at the fair: 

Disney On Ice – This event is at State Fair Arena with performances daily from September 16 through September 21. The kids will love seeing Disney characters celebrating holidays and festivals from around the world!

Rides and Games – Of course there are a ton of rides for the kids at the state fair! A few of the kid-friendly rides include:

Bear Affair
Bumble Bee
Choo Choo Charlie
Crazy Plane
Light House
Monkey Mayhem and many others

Most of the kiddie rides require the kids to be 36” tall (3 feet).

But, if your child isn’t quite tall enough for the above rides, the rides below allow anyone 30” tall to ride:

Kiddie Bumper Boats
Dune Buggies
Go-Gator
Space Age Whales

All of these rides open at noon Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. Friday through Sunday and stay open until close.

Dr. Pepper Family Fun Zone – These events are open daily. Additional fees apply.

Super Stock Car Racers – Race to the checkered flag in a mini stock car.
The Creature “Tour the Beast” – Explore a 150 foot long dinosaur!
Turbo Jump – Hook up to a bungee cord and fly 30 feet into the air!
Rock Wall – Test your skills on this 25 foot climb.
Euro Bubbles – Get zipped up in a 6 foot clear ball in water…and try to keep your balance!
Amazon Adventure – See if you can find your way through this 200 foot maze!
Gone Fish’n Slide – Slide down a 33 foot tall inflatable slide!
Jungle Gym – Fun for little kids, this allows you to crawl, slide, swing and jump.
The Pirate Museum – Love Captain Jack Sparrow? Don’t miss this mini museum filled with pirate artifacts.
Exotic Creatures Tent – Do you love snakes, 2-headed turtles and other odd creatures? Find them here!

Other kid-friendly events to check out, include:

Sea Lion Splash – 3 shows daily at 2, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. on the Bandshell Lawn. FREE with State Fair admission! See these sea lions as they charm the audience with their spell-binding personalities and comic antics.

The Ultimate Kids’ Sandbox – Open daily 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. on the Bandshell Lawn. Kids can find their inner artist while sculpting sand creations in this giant 400 sq. foot sandbox.

Bubble Madness - 3 Daily Shows at 12:30, 2:30 & 5 p.m. on the Bandshell Stage. Come pop, chase and catch bubbles of all shapes and sizes.

Kids’ Creation Station – Daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the Creative Arts Building

All About Science – 3 Daily Shows at 12:30, 4:30 & 6 p.m. in the Entertainment Plaza – Interactive show for the entire family!

Freddy Fusion Science Magic Show – 3 daily shows at 1, 3 & 7 p.m. in the Capital City Theatre in Barn 3.  Freddy Fusion uses comedy and magic to teach kids about the awesome world of science.

JUMP! The Ultimate Stunt Dog Show – 3 shows daily at 2:30 , 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. at Centennial Plaza. See Lou McCammon, a two-time World Champion Frisbee Dog Trainer and his canine crew amaze you with their stunts and jumps!

Regan the Entertainer – 3 shows daily at 1:30, 4 & 7 p.m. at the OPUBCO Pavilion. See this show that has it all, including ventriloquism, slapstick, magic, illusion, music and stand-up comedy!

Shenaniguns! Wild West Comedy Stunt Show – 3 shows daily at 2, 3:30, 5:30 & 7 p.m. at 14 Flags Plaza. See a quartet of cut-up cowboys as they fire off a laugh-a-minute load of funny one-liners, silly sight gags and crack-up cornball comedy!

OKC Thunder Girls, Rumble the Bison and the Thunder Drummers – 2 & 6 p.m. on the following days: Sept. 17, 18, 24, 25 & 26 at the OPUBCO Pavilion.

Livestock Shows – Daily livestock shows, featuring cattle, goats, sheep, rabbits, and llamas.

Hedrick’s Petting Zoo – Open daily at 10 a.m. at Centennial Plaza. Get up close and personal with your favorite exotic and domestic animal friends.

Hedrick’s Pony & Camel Rides – Open daily at 10 a.m. at Centennial Plaza. Great for both kids and adults!

The OK Kids’ Corral – Including the stick horse rodeo, dummy roping clinic or the new Sack Racin’ Stampede. Located at 14 Flags Plaza.

Sack Racin’ Stampede: Daily • 11:30, 2:30, & 5:00 p.m.
Roping Clinic: Daily • 12:00, 4:00, & 6:00 p.m.
Stick Horse Rodeo: Daily • 12:30, 3:00 & 4:30 p.m.
Li’l Wrangler Photo Op: Daily • 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Rowdy Rooster Puppet Show – 3 shows daily at 12:30, 4:30 & 6:00 p.m. in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Check out Rowdy as he delights kids of all ages in this barnyard puppet adventure!

Honey Bee Haven – Open daily at 10 a.m. in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. See if you can identify Queen BeeAtrice and find out how beekeepers get honey from the hive.

Butterfly Boarding House – Open daily at 10 a.m. in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. See beautiful butterflies as they rest their wings.

Farmer for a Day – Open daily at 10 a.m. in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Kids can plan a crop, water an orchard, pick apples, gather eggs and dig up potatoes. Then, it’s off to the Farmer’s Market to sell their produce! From the profit, they can then go to the General Store to buy a Fair souvenir or treat.

And much more!

Other events scheduled to appeal to more grown-up tastes include:

Concerts at the Chesapeake Energy Stage. Concerts are FREE with park admission!

Eli Young Band Thursday, September 16, 7:30 p.m.
Grand Funk Railroad Friday, September 17, 7:30 p.m.
Candy Coburn Saturday, September 18, 2:00 p.m.
The Marshall Tucker Band with Candy Coburn Saturday, September 18, 8:00 p.m.
Mitchel Musso Sunday, September 19, 3:00 p.m.
Tenth Avenue North with Addison Road & Matt Maher Monday, September 20, 7:30 p.m.
Elvis Extravaganza Tuesday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. & Wednesday, September 22, 7:30 p.m.
Colgate Country Showdown Thursday, September 23, 7:30 p.m.
MC Hammer Friday, September 24, 7:30 p.m.
Matt Morris Saturday, September 25, 8:00 p.m.
Centennial Rodeo Opry Sunday, September 26, 3:00 p.m.

The Okie Karaoke Contest – presented by Clear Channel Radio for the quest to find an Okie Karaoke Star! Meet DJ’s from your favorite local stations, including KJ103 and 101.9 The Twister, and sing your heart out for your chance to win! The event is held at Centennial Plaza.

Events at 14 Flags Plaza include:

The Wild West Showcase

The One-Armed Bandit 2 daily shows at 1 & 7 p.m. One of the most decorated acts in the world of professional rodeo, John Payne has won the PRCA’s coveted title of Specialty Act of the Year 9 times. This act is the only one like it in the world. It truly is a “must see to believe experience.”

The Trail of Tears Experience - 2 daily shows at 1 and 7 p.m. As they forge across the plains, death is inevitable for both humans and animals alike. Recapture the emotions as Blake Goode takes his Brahman Bulls on the trail.

Entertainment to the “Max” – 3 daily shows at 1, 4:30 & 7 p.m. Pistol packin’, gun spinnin’, whip cracking entertainment by one the country’s top performers, Max Reynolds has been featured on television shows and at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Trick Ropin’ Extraordinaire – 5 daily shows at 12:30, 1, 4:15, 6:30 and 7 p.m. The Gratny Family has performed all over the Country including the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The whole family has talent. He, his wife and daughter all trick ride.

Shenaniguns! – 4 daily shows at 2, 3:30, 5:30 & 7 p.m. Laugh ’til yer gut hurts as The Wild West goes whack-o when Sheriff Hoppalong Casually and Deputy Leon Jones strap on big iron and face off against dimwit desperadoes Bad Bob and bumbling baby brother Bubba Bob.

Plains Indian Dancers – 3 daily shows at 3, 5 & 7 p.m.Under the direction of Laura Bushyhead, the color and pageantry of Native America lives on in the daily performances by some of Oklahoma’s best dancers.

Wild West Stunt Riders – 3 daily shows at 11:30 a.m., 1 & 7 p.m. Horsemen demonstrate their equine skills through various riding techniques including trick and roman riding.

The Centennial Frontier Cloggers – 4 daily shows at 1, 4, 6 & 7 p.m. Hold on to yer hat as three Oklahoma clogging clubs, City with Just a Lil’ Country Cloggers, Cottonwood Creek Cloggers, and The Okie Stompers, combine forces to bring you the ultimate toe-tappin’ show.

Dustbowl Gypsies – 4 daily shows at 12, 1, 4 & 7 p.m. Dustbowl Gypsies have been brightening the lives of Bluegrass fans in the southwest for the past five years with their high-energy performances, tight harmonies and instrumental virtuosity.

The Saltfork Craftsmen Artists: Blacksmiths – Monday – Friday 1 – 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. This group of Artisan Blacksmiths return for their 2nd year to enlighten fairgoers about the art and skill of blacksmithing.

Roger Abrahamson: Bowl Turner – Monday – Friday 1 – 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. He will show you how wooden bowl turning is done on a human powered spring pole lathe, a lost art dating back thousands of years.

Historical Education Exhibits – Daily from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Discover Oklahoma history through displays of live Longhorn, horses & buffalo as well as life-size teepees and a chuck wagon camp.

Comedy Hypnotists Dale K – 2 shows daily at 2 & 5 p.m. at the Capital City Theater in Barn 3. Dale K challenges hypnosis theories, proving that it is simply the power of suggestion that consists of mind “motivation’ rather than “control”.

TNA Wrestling Live – Don’t miss this knock-out event on Thursday, September 23. Tickets are on sale now. The evening has three bouts with the Main Event, TNA World Tag Team Championship Match and TNA Knockouts Grudge Match.

Xtreme Bulls Tour and Concerts 

Bulls & Brawn featuring Josh Turner, Friday, September 24

8 Second Ride featuring Jake Owen, Saturday, September 25

Bandshell Stage featuring Oklahoma artists – Daily from 10 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. with local artists exhibiting their talents.

DriveOKC.com Auto Show – Open daily. Travel & Transportation Building. See the latest cars from Exhibitors including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford and others.

THE CONNECTION! in the Oklahoma Expo Hall, is host to several unique exhibits and entertaining shows:

Vineyard Marketplace Wine Garden – Open daily in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Pay a small price to taste wines from seven of Oklahoma’s finest wineries!

The City of AGtropolis – Open daily in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. In this whimsical “City” of AGtropolis there’s always something new coming down the street, including:

The Rowdy Rooster Puppet Show
Log Cabin Hand Spinning Guild
Honey Bee Haven
Goat’s Milk Soap Making
3 Silos Cinema

All exhibits open daily at 10 a.m.

Presentations on the Green Station Platform include:

Central Oklahoma Humane Society
Chickasaw Nation Storyteller
Dr. Bob Palmer – Muralist
Fort Gibson Living History
OKC Improv
OKC Roller Derby
Oklahoma City Barons
Oklahoma History Center
Rick Fry – Muralist
Science Museum Oklahoma

Musical Performances on the Blue Station Platform in the Vineyard Marketplace include:

ACM@UCO (various groups)
Anna Lee
Bare Foot
Dust Bowl Gypsies
Jack Downs
Kylie Morgan
OK Chorale Quartets

Barnyard Birthing Center – Open daily from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. in the Oklahoma Expo Hall. Mother Nature dictates all, but you may get lucky enough to actually see a chick hatching or the birth of a goat or pig.

Animal Surgical Suite – Monday – Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday at 2 & 6:30 p.m. at Barn #3. The Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) veterinarians will perform surgeries to show the entire spaying process of a female dog!

City Arts Center – Daily at 10 a.m. Each year, teachers from schools across the state enter original artwork from students in grades K-12 for selection into the exhibition.

Creative Arts Special Events & Exhibits – The Creative Arts building at the Oklahoma State Fair features beautiful and unique handmade exhibits by Oklahoma crafters and artisans. In addition to the items on display, many different exciting events will take place every day of the Fair!

FFA & 4H Student Exhibits – Open daily at 10 a.m. Oklahoma FFA and 4H students work hard all year to get their projects ready for the Fair in hopes of winning a blue ribbon! Get out of the hot sun and check out the talents of these students.

Clydesdale Alley – Open daily in the Super Barn. Don’t miss these beautiful and behemoth horses presented by Express Clydesdales.

Canadian Rivers Old Iron Club Antique Tractor Display & Parade - See these amazingly preserved beauties on Wichita Walk between the Oklahoma Expo Hall and the Cox Pavilion. These vehicles will also be in the parade, which will take place on Wednesday, September 22 at noon.

Spirit of Oklahoma Plaza - Open Daily General Pershing Boulevard under the Big Arch

Miss Oklahoma State Fair Scholarship Pageant

Miss Oklahoma State Fair Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant

Oklahoma State Fair Opening & Closing Ceremonies

La Independencia de México

Oklahoma State Fair All Star Kids of the Pageant – Saturday, September 18,  10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For kids up to 17 years old! Win trophies, crowns, banners and prizes and get to ride in the Oklahoma State Fair Senior Day Parade.

59th Annual Band Day – Monday, September 20 Come watch as high school, mid-high and junior high school bands and their drum lines, drum majors and color guard teams, from across the state, compete for Cash Awards & Trophies in the 59th Annual Oklahoma State Fair_® Band Day Parade Competition!

34th Annual Senior Citizens’ Day – Wednesday, September 22, all Senior Ceitizens 55 and over will be admitted to the fair FREE this day.

6th Annual Deaf Awareness Day – Thursday, September 23 -  If you are deaf or hard of hearing, special activities abound for you this day! At designated times throughout the day, many Fair attractions and entertainment will be interpreted. These shows will be highlighted in red in the Oklahoma State Fair_®. Visitor’s Guide.

ASC Cheerleading, Dance & Pom Pon Regional Competition – Saturday, September 25 at the Bandshell Stage. Witness the most “spirited” event held at the Fair as Cheerleading, Dance and Pom Pon teams compete for the regional title and the chance to advance to the National competition!

3rd Annual Oklahoma State Fair Armwrestling Classic – Sunday, September 26 at the Bandshell Stage. Men and women can register the day of the event to enter this FREE strong-arm competition. There will be two afternoon preliminary rounds with the finals commencing at 6:00 p.m. Here’s your chance to be this year’s Fair Champion, take home a trophy, bragging rights and represent the Oklahoma State Fair in the National finals in Arizona.

Whew! That’s a whole lotta stuff to keep you busy during the next week and a half. Visit wimgo.com and search “State Fair” for details and be sure to let us know what’s to love at the 104^th Oklahoma State Fair!

-Wendy with wimgo

Info courtesy of wimgo.com and okstatefair.com.

Gear up for lots of great event happening this week in the Tulsa area!

Check out Watermelon Slim at the Flytrap Music Hall this Wednesday night and Pixies at Brady Theater this Saturday. Also, the Rock N Rib Festival is at the BOK Center Thursday through Sunday. This four day festival features award-winning BBQ pitmasters from across the country and live music on the streets outside of the BOK Center.

Make sure to check out Macbeth and Pageant, the Musical, both at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center this week. Tickets for these events are available online or can be purchased at the box office.

This Thursday, don’t miss the 50^th Annual Tulsa Greek Festival in Downtown Tulsa. This event is Tulsa’s oldest and longest-running ethnic festival and has home cooked Greek foods, authentically costumed dance groups, jewelry for sale, and much more. Another festival you won’t want to miss is the Oklahoma Scottish Festival. This event has dancing, drinking, dog shows and of course the Scottish Games.

And, once again, the OU Sooners are home this weekend and host Air Force at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman and the Oklahoma State Cowboys take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater.

What’s on your calendar? Let me know!
-Wendy with wimgo

Now that Labor Day has come and gone, I guess summer is un-officially over. Don’t fret – still lots of great events to check out this week and weekend.

In the mood for food, beer and lederhosen? Then don’t miss Oktoberfest in Choctaw this Wednesday through Saturday!  The annual event has traditional folk dancing and singing, authentic costumes and a variety of German food and beer. The event is great for families of all ages and tickets are just $3 for adults.

There’s live music all week long at the Wormy Dog Saloon with Ricky Stein, Still Breathing, Whiskey Meyers and others. Also, go see comedy’s lovable queen of mean, Lisa Lampanelli, at Firelake Grand Casino on Saturday night for just $24.

The Oklahoma Storytelling Festival is this Friday and Saturday at the SandRidge Energy Tower in downtown Oklahoma City. This event has two entertaining evening performances, a late-night session of ghost stories and professional workshops. There are also kid-friendly events and the Community Outreach Program which provides free performances to at-risk youth.

Also, be sure to attend Septemberfest at the Oklahoma History Center this Saturday with Governor Brad Henry and First Lady Kim Henry. This free festival is your opportunity to explore and experience attractions, activities, exhibits, and demonstrations and features crafts, music, storytelling, historical reenactments, face-painting, and more.

Check out “Oklahoma Red Dirt Wedding” at the Yellow Rose Theater in Moore. According to the description, “you’ll hoot, you’ll holler, your have the time of your life”. Seriously. Who wouldn’t want to attend?

The Norman Arts Council presents 2^nd Friday Circuit of Art this Friday night. The event is free and open to the public and for just $2 you can ride the CART around town (it’s like a trolley) to all of the local art galleries. Also this Friday night is Live on the Plaza in Oklahoma City’s Plaza District.

Are you ready for some football?! Oklahoma State is home again this Saturday to host Troy and the OU Sooners have a tough battle against Florida State this Saturday in Norman. If you do get down to Norman, make sure to swing by Campus Corner and check the Oklahoma Lottery trailer for your chance to win $5,000!

Have fun!
Wendy with wimgo

Hey Tulsa! There are a lot of great events to check out this week.

First of all, if you have kids or you’re about to, check out the Just Between Friends Sale all week long at the Exchange Center at Expo Square.  This event has thousands of high quality name brand items for you and your little one.

Singer-songwriter and nine time Grammy award winner, Sheryl Crow, will be at the Brady Theater this Tuesday night. Tickets are $47.50 and can be purchased online or at the door. Also, if you would do anything for love, don’t miss Meat Loaf this Tuesday at the River Spirit Casino.

Other musical events include Oklahoma band and mmm-boppers, Hanson, at Cain’s Ballroom on Wednesday, An evening with Ween and Civil Twilight, both at Cain’s Ballroom and Rhythm on the River at the 41st Street Plaza on Friday.

If you’re downtown this weekend, be prepared for thousands of women heading to the Women of Faith Conference this Friday and Saturday at the BOK Center. Other events for your calendar include the Green Country RV & Recreation Show  at Expo Square, Cinderella at the Tulsa Spotlight Theater and Drillers baseball at ONEOK Field this Saturday and Sunday.

Have a great week!
-Wendy with wimgo

Hello Oklahoma City! Lots of boot scootin’ events to check out this week and weekend around the four-oh-five.

First off, Charlie Robinson and Reckless Kelly will both be at the Wormy Dog Saloon this Friday and Saturday night. Also, check out country legend Charley Pride at Riverwind Casino this Saturday night and one of the greatest country duos of all time, *Brooks and Dunn, will be at the Ford Center this Friday night for their Last Rodeo Tour. Also, don’t miss up-and-coming country band Gloriana this Saturday at Frontier City.

Okay, if the country scene isn’t for you then check out the Zoo Amphitheater for the Carnival of Madness on Friday night. This show will have numerous bands including Shinedown, Chevelle and Puddle of Mudd and tickets start at just $37.50. Also at the Zoo Amp this Saturday night is Heart along with Cinderella and tickets for this show are $37.50 as well.

Bricktown is also hoppin’ this weekend! Cheer on the RedHawks now through Friday at the Bricktown Ballpark and don’t miss the Bricktown Unplugged Music Festival this weekend at JJs Alley. This three day event has non-stop live music with the likes of Scott Keeton, Ali Harter, Aaron Newman and many more. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Also downtown this weekend is the Sunday Twilight Concert Series hosted by the Oklahoma City Arts Council.

Other events you won’t want to miss include the Second Annual Improv Festival, the Red River Hunting and Fishing Expo, Reasons to be Pretty at the Ghostlight Theatre, and the Gun, Knife and Outdoor Equipment Show at State Fair Park.

What’s on your calendar?

-Wendy with wimgo

*For your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Brooks & Dunn concert, visit our Facebook page and leave a comment on their photo!

Brooks & Dunn, Carnival of Madness this Weekend in OKC