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On the cover: OKCPHIL Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate Beginning his fourth season as music director of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Conductor Alexander Mickelthwate said he is thrilled to take audiences on a musi‐ cal journey during the 2021‐22 season, from smaller more intimate gems to powerhouse blockbusters. “I’m excited to take you on a journey that will allow you to experience the entire musical color palette only possible with the sym‐ phony orchestra,” he said. “Please join us on this wonderful musical journey!” Mickelthwate’s exciting musical programming has created a buzz across the city, drawing people from all walks of life to the concert hall. Originally from Germany, Mickelthwate is also music director emeritus of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra in Canada. MICKELTHWATE Since starting his Winnipeg tenure in 2006 he played a pivotal role in the rejuvenation and turnaround of the Winnipeg Symphony which culminated in a highly successful and critically acclaimed performance at Carnegie Hall in May 2014. In North America Alexander has guest conducted the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony, Seattle Symphony, Houston Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, Atlanta Symphony, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Saint Luke's, Milwaukee Symphony, Rochester Philharmonic and Toronto Symphony, among others. His European debut was with the Hamburg Symphony. He also conducted the BBC London, Stuttgart Radio Orchestra, Royal Scottish, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen and NDR Hannover. Alexander has conducted for President Jimmy Carter and the Queen of England, and he received the Queen Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Key to the City of Winnipeg. Born and raised in Frankfurt Germany to a musical family, Alexander received his degree from the Peabody Institute of Music. He studied conducting under Fredric Prausnitz and Gustav Meier as well as with Seiji Ozawa, Andre Previn, Daniel Barenboim and Robert Spano at Tanglewood. Following his tenure as assistant conductor with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, which he completed in 2004, Alexander was associate conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic for three years, under the direction of Esa‐ Pekka Salonen. He is married to fashion designer Abigail Mickelthwate and has two sons. See the calendar listings for times and dates of the OKCPHIL’s Classics and Pops series. OKC FRIDAY Community Magazine 3
September 2 Dinner of Champions 6 p.m. The annual Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Dinner of Champions events supports local programs that contribute to the quality of life of those affected by MS and to sup‐ port national research initiatives seeking solutions to a disease that affects more than 2.3 million worldwide. Individual tickets are $250, table tickets up to 10 people is $2,500. e.givesmart.com/events/lNB/ Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club September 9 Dancin’ in the Street 6 p.m. ‐ 8:30 p.m. OKC Beautiful is throwing a dance party in the street! The south‐ bound lane of Classen Boulevard, between NW 7th and NW 9th Street, will be closed to traffic and will instead be filled with live music (by SquadLive), food trucks and dancing. Tickets are $20 each and provide two drinks and admis‐ sion to the event. okcbeautiful.com/mobile‐dancin‐ in‐the‐street/ September 10 Ballet Under The Stars 5:30 p.m.‐ 8 p.m. Celebrate the beauty of Oklahoma City Ballet, and downtown Oklahoma City, at the Second Annual Ballet Under the Stars. This free community performance will feature excerpts of classical ballet and modern dance by our profes‐ sional dancers, students from the OU School of Dance and students in the Oklahoma City Ballet Yvonne Chouteau School. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and enjoy a beautiful night of fun for the whole family. okcballet.org/performance/ ballet‐under‐the‐stars/ 4 OKC FRIDAY Community Magazine
Scissortail Park’s Love’s Travel Stops Stage and Great Lawn September 10 Renaissance Ball 7 p.m.‐ Midnight The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is hosting its 45th annual ball which benefits the museum. This black‐tie event features cocktails, dinner and dancing. Tickets are $750, $650 for Museum Members. okcmoa.com/visit/events/ renaissance‐ball‐2/ Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club September 11 Opening Night 8 p.m. Kate Pritchett, French horn. Biber: Soneta & 7 in C major, C. 111 and many others. Ticketing information will be updated on the website. okcphil.org/concerts‐tickets/pops/ Civic Center Music Hall September 12 Redbud Classic Noon Since 1983, the Redbud Classic has become an Oklahoma City tradition involving the community through fitness, fun and philanthropy. This year, the event benefits the OKC Athletic League. Until Sept. 6, early‐bird registration fees are $35 for the running/walking events, $40 for the cycling tours and $60 for multi‐day registration. Registration fees for the 1‐Mile Kids’ Fun Run and the Woof Walk are $15. Waterford Complex, 63rd and Grand September 14 John F. Kennedy Community Service Award 6 p.m. John F. Kennedy Community Service Award is presented by the Santa Fe Family Life Center to rec‐ ognize Oklahomans whose philan‐ thropy has served Oklahoma in lasting and significant ways. The
Lifetime Achievement recognizes individuals making a profound con‐ tribution. Honorees are Gene Rainbolt (Lifetime Achievement Award), Polly Nichols and Kris Steele. Tickets are $300. sfflc.com/jfk‐award/ Omni Hotel September 14 Feed Babies Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Annual luncheon to benefit and cel‐ ebrate Infant Crisis Services. Ticketing information is to come on the website — infantcrisis.org/feedbabies/ At Infant Crisis Services Center September 15‑ October 3 Master Class Times Vary This Tony Award‐winning play by American playwright Terrence McNally is presented as a fictional master class by larger‐than‐life opera singer Maria Callas near the end of her life, in the 1970s. Alternately dismayed and impressed by the students who parade before her, Callas retreats into recollections about the glories of her own life and career. General admission tickets are $62, for chil‐ dren under 14 the tickets are $37. lyrictheatreokc.com/shows/ master‐class/ Myriad Gardens Water Stage September 16 Robert O’Neil Lecture 11 a.m. The OKC Town Hall Lecture Series present Robert O’Neil who served on more than 400 combat missions across four theaters of war during his service as Navy Seal Team leader. During one of those mis‐ sions he was the man who killed Osama bin Laden. $25 per ticket. okctownhall.org/home/lecture‐ series/ Church of the Servant 14343 N. MacArthur Blvd.
September 17 Wsky Q & Blues 2021 8 p.m.‐ 11 p.m. Join us in support of Classen School of Advanced Studies. Wsky Q & Blues will be an exciting evening featuring 100+ premium whiskey tastings, craft cock‐ tails, Blues music and BBQ. Tickets start at $50. eventbrite.com/e/wsky‐q‐blues‐ 2021‐tickets DC on Film Row (Dunlap Codding), 609 West Sheridan Ave. September 17‑18 Western Heritage Awards Friday 11:30 a.m. Luncheon Saturuday 5‐9 p.m. The Western Heritage Awards honors individuals who have made significant contributions to Western heritage through creative works in literature, music, television and film that share the great stories of the American West. nationalcowboymuseum.org/western‐ heritage awards/ National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum September 16‑26 Oklahoma State Fair
For a complete schedule, visit okstatefair.com OKC Fairgrounds September 24 Cattle Baron’s Ball 7 p.m.‐ 11 p.m. Join the American Cancer Society for the 19th annual Oklahoma City Cattle Baron's Ball. This party with a purpose has a live and silent auction, entertain‐ ment, food and beverage and games. The Cattle Baron's Ball will fund the American Cancer Society and Chad Richison Hope Lodge OK. cattlebaronsballokc.org National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum September 28‑October 3 My Fair Lady Times Vary My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower sell‐ er, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics pro‐ fessor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a "proper lady." Check the website for ticketing infor‐ mation, which varies. okcbroadway.com/ myfairlady
Civic Center Music Hall September 29 Annual Annie Oakley Society Luncheon and Awards 11:30 a.m. Honoree Susan Goldberg is the editor‐ in‐chief of National Geographic and editorial director of the National Geographic Partners. She is the 10th editor and the first female editor of the magazine. For tickets and more information, visit nationalcowboy‐ museum.com/annieoakleysociety or call (405) 839‐1692. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum September 29‑30 FRIENDS! The Musical Parody OKC Broadway brings FRIENDS! The Musical Parody to OKC. The comedic musical lovingly pokes fun at TV’s Friends, celebrating the adventures of your favorite group of 20‐some‐ thing friends as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life and love in 1990s Manhattan. Check the website for more informa‐ tion for ticket prices, which vary by section. okcbroadway.com/friends Civic Center Music Hall
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October 2‑3 Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon 7 a.m. OKC hosts the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon as a trib‐ ute to those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. It also supports the OKC National Memorial & Museum. run‐ signup.com/Race/OK/ OklahomaCity/memorial‐ marathon 620 N Harvey Ave, OKC October 10 Jubilate Deo: The Music of Dan Forrest 3 p.m. Jubilate Deo, the exciting new choral triumph by com‐ poser Dan Forrest, illumi‐ nates the traditional Psalm 100 text, “O be joyful in the
Lord, all ye lands,” by seven different settings and lan‐ guages, drawing from a wide spectrum of musical influ‐ ences. Canterbury Voices. canterburyokc.com/ ticket‐information/ Civic Center Music Hall October 13 Societies of OCU Awards Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Established in 1988, the Societies of Oklahoma City University gathered three independent Societies on the OCU campus to strengthen their goal of providing schol‐ arships and support for the student body and those who educate them. okcu.edu/advancement/deve lopment/societies/ Oklahoma City Golf and
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Country Club October 14 Fashion For a Passion 5:30 p.m. The Oklahoma City Chi Omega Alumnae Association evening festivities will begin with wine and hors d’oeu‐ vres followed by a runway show featuring the latest fashions from CK & Company and will end with twilight shopping. The event benefits Hearts for Hearing. Individual tickets are $75, raffle tickets are $25 each. heartsforhearing.org/events/ fashion‐for‐a‐passion‐2/ CK & Company in Nichols Hills Plaza October 15 Bingo for Babies 7 p.m.‐ Midnight
Join Infant Crisis Services for the 8th annual Bingo for Babies benefiting Infant Crisis Services. This event will feature dinner, drinks, entertainment, silent auc‐ tion and BINGO! Ticket sales will be updated on the web‐ site. infantcrisis.org/bingo/ Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club October 16 Harmony, Humor and Hubris 8 p.m. The OKCPHIL presents Corigliano: Promenade Oventure, Saint‑Saens: Carivanal and Haydin: Symphony No. 45 in F Sharp Minor. okcphil.org/concerts‐ tickets /pops/ Civic Center Music Hall
October 21 Dr. Marc Milstein 11 a.m. The Oklahoma City Town Hall Lesture Series hosts Dr. Milstein. The topic of his lecture is “Keeping the Aging Brain Healthy, Boosting Memory and Lowering the Risk of Dementia” affects us all. He specializes in using the latest science research on brain health and presents it in a way that entertains, edu‐ cates and empowers us to live better. $25 per ticket. okctownhall.org/ Church of the Servant, 14343 N. MacArthur Blvd. October 22 ARTini 2021 7 p.m. This year’s Allied Arts ARTini cocktail competition and art auction will be sure to wow and we hope to see you there. Follow @alliedartsokc for sponsorship and ticket information. okcnp.org/events/ The OKC Farmers Public Market October 22‑24 Alice (in wonderland) Times vary Back by popular demand, the OKC Ballet
presents Septime Webre’s Alice (in won‑ derland), a frenetic, colorful and some‐ times trippy take on the famous Lewis Carol stories of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. okcballet.org/ perform‐ ance/alice‐in‐wonderland/ Civic Center Music Hall October 22 OKC Go Red for Women Luncheon The American Heart Association lunch‐ eon is the culmination of the year‐long Go Red for Women movement, which brings awareness to health issues unique to women. OKCGoRedfor Women.heart.org. Meinders Hall of Mirrors at the Civic Center Music Hall October 26‑31 Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Times Vary Now's your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka with OKC Broadway like never before. Get ready for Oompa‐ Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper! Check the website for more information for ticket prices, which vary by section. okcbroadway.com/charlie
Civic Center Music Hall October 27 Brazilian All Stars: Brazilian Nights, The Greatest Hits 7:30 p.m. Direct from Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian All Stars present the exciting rhythms and beautiful melodies of Brazil's most famous songs, sambas, bossa novas, bal‐ lads, choro, fado, virtuoso instrumental tracks and more. armstrongauditorium.org/ performance/brazilian‐all‐stars Armstrong Auditorium October 29 OktoberWest 6‐10 p.m. Raise your stein and prost to autumn at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum’s OktoberWest, where Bavarian celebration meets the Great Plains. Enjoy an evening of live music and games while savoring German spe‐ cialty foods and beer. Food and beverage will be pay as you go. For ages 21 and older. Tickets are $25. nationalcowboymuseum.org/ oktoberwest/ National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
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November 1 State of the City 11 a.m.‐ 1 p.m. Join Greater OKC Chamber of Commerce and more than 1,500 business leaders to hear Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt reflect on the past year and where the city is headed in the future. Tickets are $60 for Chamber members and $100 for nonmembers. okcchamber.com Oklahoma City Convention Center November 2 Day One Luncheon 11:30 a.m.‐1:30 p.m. The Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum’s luncheon rep‐ resents 168 days to April 19, 2022 and the 27th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing. For more information or to purchase spon‐ sorships or tickets, go to memorialmuseum.com/DayOne Oklahoma City Convention Center November 3 Stories of Hope Luncheon Noon The support will help Hearts for Hearing raise awareness about the outcomes possible for children with hearing loss and will help us raise funding to provide hearing technol‐ ogy, audiology and listening and spoken language therapy. Tickets are $75. heartsforhearing.org/events/ soh‐tulsa/ Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa November 5‑7 The Music of Billy Joel with Michael Cavanaugh 8 p.m. Handpicked by Billy Joel for Broadway “Movin’ Out,” Cavanaugh’s smooth and skillful style will inspire you. OKCPHIL. 8 OKC FRIDAY Community Magazine
Ticketing information will be updated on the website. okcphil.org/concerts‐tickets/pops/ Civic Center Music Hall November 6 Starlight Ball 7 p.m.‐11 p.m. More information and tickets to Oklahoma Children’s Hospital gala are to come on the website. chfkids.com/events/ starlight‐ball‐2021 Sundance Airport Hangar November 7 Alton Brown Live: Beyond The Eats 6:30 p.m. Alton Brown is hitting the road with a new culinary variety show. OKC Broadway’s audiences can expect more comedy, more music, more highly unusual cooking demos, and more potentially dan‐ gerous sciencey stuff. okcbroadway.com/altonbrownlive Civic Center Music Hall November 11 Romeros Guitar Quartet and Mezzo‑Soprano Isabel Leonard: 60th Anniversary Tour 7:30 p.m. The Romeros continue to be a veri‐ table institution in the world of classical music, dazzling countless audiences and winning the raves of reviewers worldwide. Joining the ensemble in celebrating their 60th anniversary is the multiple Grammy Award‐winning mezzo‐ soprano, Isabel Leonard. Tickets are $35 to $75. armstrongauditori‐ um.org/performance/romeros‐gui‐ tar‐quartet‐mezzo‐Soprano‐isabel‐ leonard Armstrong Auditorium November 15 Saints Ball
6:30 p.m. The 2021 SSM Health Saints Ball will be a celebration of our return to normalcy, including our ability to once again gather together, as well as a show of gratitude toward our caregivers who have gone above and beyond throughout the pandemic, providing safe, compas‐ sionate aid for all who have come in need. Tickets start at $250. givetosaints.com/events/ saints‐ball/ National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum November 18 Global Achievement Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Sister Cities International OKC rec‐ ognizes private citizens, municipal officials and business leaders for conducting long term programs of mutual benefit with our sister cities and promoting our mission to “Connect globally, thrive locally.” Tickets start at $75. eventbrite.com/e/2021‐global‐ achievement‐luncheon‐tickets‐ 151988613033 Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City November 18 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 5:30 p.m. The 2021 Class will be formally inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. This year's Honorees are: Stanley L. Evans, Oklahoma City; Scott Hendricks, Clinton; Hannibal B. Johnson, Tulsa; Yvonne Kauger, Colony; Paula Marshall, Tulsa; Harvey Pratt, El Reno; Jim Stovall, Tulsa; and Roscoe Dunjee (posthu‐ mous). For tickets, visit oklahoma‐ hof.com/ induction‐ceremony Cox Business Convention Center, Tulsa
November 18 State of the Economy 11:30 a.m.‐ 1 p.m. Stay informed on Oklahoma City's economic outlook. Attendees hear directly from expert economists on trends in the local and national econo‐ my. The Greater OKC Chamber event includes a panel of local economists and a featured keynote presentation from a national economist on issues impacting the global economy. Individual tickets are $50 for chamber members and $75 for nonmembers. okcchamber.com National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum November 17‑December 23 Lyric’s A Christmas Carol 5‐10 p.m. In Charles Dickens’ timeless tale, three magical ghosts whisk the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge away on an unfor‐ gettable adventure of transformation and redemption. $62 for general admission tickets, $37 for
children under 14. lyrictheatreokc.com/shows/ lyrics‐a‐christmas‐carol/ Harn Homestead, 1721 N Lincoln Blvd. November 18 Tree Lighting Festival 5 p.m. One of the year’s most anticipated annual events, the Oklahoma City Tree Lighting Festival will return for its 20th year. The festival will feature a showcase of talented and diverse per‐ formances celebrating the season, free family‐friendly activities, photos with Santa Claus, and the traditional count‐ down to the lighting of the Christmas tree with Mayor David Holt. Bricktown November 18 Samantha Brown 11 a.m. The OKC Town Hall Lecture Series hosts Samantha Brown, an award‐ winning television personality and travel expert. Over the past 20 years
she has traveled around the world several times visiting over 250 cities in 75 countries and 45 U.S. states. She has created over 200 hours of televi‐ sion programming along the way. $25 per ticket. okctownhall.org/home/ lecture‐series/ Church of the Servant, 14343 N. MacArthur Blvd. November 20 Francaise & Ruski 8 p.m. Joinn the OKCPHIL for an evening fea‐ turing Stefan Jackler, violin and much more! Ticketing information will be updated on the website. okcphil.org/concerts‐tickets/pops/ Civic Center Music Hall 2021 Visions Awards The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits honors those who acts as agents of change in the community, providing leadership to enrich and enliven those whom they serve. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
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Downtown in December Downtown in December is a series of holiday events and attractions in the heart of Oklahoma City. It’s a one‐of‐a‐kind winter experience that features thrilling outdoor ice skating, a tree lighting festival, vis‐ its with Santa Claus, a festive holi‐ day run, free water taxi excursions, performing arts, shopping and par‐ ties — all surrounded by twinkling holiday lights. Most events are free of charge and there is an open invi‐ tation for all to attend. downtownindecember.com/ December 2 Bridget Kibbey, Harpist with Dover String Quartet: Celebrating Bach 7:30 p.m. Called the “Yo‐Yo Ma of the harp,” Bridget Kibbey was named “Best in Studio 2018” by WQXR for her per‐ formance of her own adaptation of J.S. Bach’s Toccata and Fugue, live on air. Tickets range from $30 to $55. armstrongauditorium.org/perfor‐ mance/bridget‐kibbey‐harpist‐ with‐dover‐string‐quartet Armstrong Auditorium December 3‑4 A Christmas Celebration 8 p.m. Join the OKCPHIL for a fun, festive and heartfelt night of Christmas music. Bring the whole family to enjoy this OKC Christmas tradition with you favorite Christmas songs and orchestrations sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Ticketing information will be updated on the website. okcphil.org/concerts‐tickets/pops/ Civic Center Music Hall December 5 The Messiah 7 p.m. A musical rite of the holiday sea‐ son, Canterbury Voices presents Handel’s Baroque‐period oratorio 10 OKC FRIDAY Community Magazine
Messiah. One of the most beloved holiday traditions, it begins with the phrase “Comfort ye my people.” In a year when people need com‐ fort more than ever, Canterbury Voices joins with the OKC Philharmonic, bringing to life this beloved masterpiece. canterburyokc.com/ ticket‐information/ Civic Center Music Hall December 11‑19 The Nutcracker 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. showings All will be merry and bright as the OKC Ballet performs the city’s favorite holiday production, The Nutcracker. The show will fill the Civic Center in a warm glow this December. Tchaikovsky’s familiar score and Artistic Director Robert Mills’ delightful staging come together as Clara and the Nutcracker Prince journey to adventurous places beyond any‐ one’s wildest dreams. An Oklahoma City favorite now in its 50th year, this joyous production awaits you and yours this holiday season. Ticket sales begin Sept. 20. www.okcballet.org/performance/ the‐nutcracker/ Civic Center Music Hall December 18 Cops & Claus 11 a.m.‐ 4 p.m. Santa Claus is coming to the Edmond Police Department! visitedmondok.com/Events Edmond Police Department ‑ Matt Terry Hall December 18 Moein Live In Concert 8:30 p.m. After six years, Moein returns to Oklahoma! Hosted by Oklahoma City Community College, Moein continues his "Maandegar" tour with a stop in Oklahoma City for one night. Over the years, people young and old have enjoyed his
exhilarating performance on and off the stage with his variety of music, creating memories across all ages. Tickets range from $70 to $200. occc.universitytickets.com/ OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center OKC Community College December 22 A Magical Cirque Christmas 7:30 p.m. The world’s greatest entertainers unite for OKC Broadway’s spell‐ binding and incredible holiday pro‐ duction – A Magical Cirque Christmas. Experience the magic of Christmas with dazzling perform‐ ers and breathtaking cirque artists, accompanied by your favorite holi‐ day music performed live. Get into the spirit of the season with this merry treat that’s perfect for the entire family. Ticket sales begin Sept. 20. okcbroadway.com/ cirquechristmas. Civic Center Music Hall December 28 Mean Girls Times Vary Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from an award‐winning creative team, including book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), lyri‐ cist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and director Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon). Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the vicious ways of her strange new home: subur‐ ban Illinois. Soon, this naïve new‐ bie falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. Ticket sales begin Sept. 20. okcbroadway.com/meangirls Civic Center Music Hall
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January 8, 2022 Rachmaninoff Festival 8 p.m. Alain Lefevre on the piano and much more, presented by the OKCPHIL as part of its Pops series! Ticketing infor‐ mation will be updated on the website. okcphil.org/concerts‐tickets/pops/ Civic Center Music Hall January 11‑16, 2022 Dear Evan Hansen Times Vary A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. OKC Broadway’s Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly con‐ temporary musical about life and the way we live it. Ticket sales will be updated on the website.
okcbroadway.com/dearevanhansen. Civic Center Music Hall January 21‑22, 2022 Masters of the Musical Theater 8 p.m. Featuring music from Andrew Lloyd Webber, George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, and more in the OKCPHIL’s special celebration. Ticketing informa‐ tion will be updated on the website. okcphil.org/concerts‐tickets/pops/ Civic Center Music Hall January 25‑30, 2022 Oklahoma! Times Vary Directed by Daniel Fish, the OKC Broadway production has been hailed as the Best of the Year and a Critic’s Pick by The New York Times and the No. 1 Theatrical Event of the Year by Time Magazine. Seventy‐five years after Rodgers & Hammerstein rein‐ vented the American musical, this is Oklahoma! as you’ve never seen or
heard it before, re‐orchestrated and reimagined for the 21st century. Ticket sales will be updated on the website. okcbroadway.com/oklahoma. Civic Center Music Hall January 26, 2022 The Sleeping Beauty 7:30 p.m. Set to Tchaikovsky’s soaring score and choreographed by Marius Petipa, The Sleeping Beauty is the story of a young princess named Aurora who falls asleep after pricking her finger. Only a kiss from the Prince will break the spell. The dancers of the Russian National Ballet weave the tale togeth‐ er with the trademark precision and exquisite grace of the great Russian ballet tradition. Tickets range from $45 to $99. armstrongauditorium.org/perfor‐ mance/the‐sleeping‐beauty. Armstrong Auditorium
Set for January 26, 2022 at Armstrong Auditorium, the dancers of the Russian National Ballet weave the tale of The Sleeping Beauty together with the trademark preci sion and exqui site grace of the great Russian ballet tradition.
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February 5, 2022 American Gold 8 p.m. The Ambassador’s Concert Choir and Canterbury Voices join the OKC Philharmonic. Selections include: Ellington: Harlem; Rosephanye PowellL: The Cry of Jeremiah; and Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, ‘From the New World’. okcphil.org/concerts‐tickets/ticket‐ information/ Civic Center Music Hall February 5, 2022 Boots and Ball Gowns 8 p.m.‐Midnight Infant Crisis Services’ signature event includes games, dinner and entertainment. infantcrisis.org/boots or contact kel‐ sijones@infantcrisis.org. The Jone Assembly
February 25‑26 The Music of Whitney Houston 8 p.m. Whitney Houston’s life and career left a mark on the world! Her pow‐ erful voice and sensitive delivery enchanted a generation. As the most‐awarded female act of all time, she sold over 170 million albums worldwide. Join the OKCPHIL to celebrate this extraor‐ dinary talent with an evening of her biggest hits, including Saving All My Love, How Will I Know?, Where Do Broken Hearts Go and, of course, I Will Always Love You. okcphil.org/concerts‐tickets/ ticket‐information/ Civic Center Music Hall February 26, 2022 Cooking Up Compassion 2022 You won't want to miss Catholic
Charities’ 16th Annual Cooking Up Compassion, featuring the return of The Party Crashers Band. In the NEW Grand Ballroom at the Cox Business Convention Center February 28 Top Golf 4 Homes 6 p.m. The Rebuilding Together Oklahoma City Top Golf 4 Homes fundraiser brings together corporate execu‐ tives, civic leaders, skilled trades’ professionals and community advocates to help rebuild lives and neighborhoods by making homes safe, warm and dry. Join us for games, dinner and drinks and entertainment. Not a fan of the game? Grab a Caddy Shack Pass for general entry and enjoy the party! rebuildingtogetherokc.org/topgolf/ Top Golf
Above: Becky and Clay Taylor at the 2020 Boots and Ball Gowns benefiting Infant Crisis Services. At left: Amber Randall goes for a horseback ride at the event. OKC FRIDAY Community Magazine 13
BALLET BALL 2021 Plié Springs: Act 2
The theme of the 2021 Ballet Ball — Plié Springs: Act 2 — took guests back to a 1960s Palm Springs. Above: Robert Reynolds, M.D., Suzanne Reynolds and Sandy Cotton. At right: Left to Right: Robert Mills (artistic director of OKC Ballet), Stephanie Naifeh (chairperson of Ballet Ball 2021) and Jo Lynne Jones (John Kirkpatrick executive director of OKC Ballet).
Above: Steve Bernhardt, Miss Oklahoma Ashleigh Robinson and John Kimbrell. At right: Melissa Scaramucci and Cacky Poarch.
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Above: Kris and Jessi Murray. At left: Karen Brinkley, Dr. Megan Meier and Devin Trachman.
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