The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center is hosting the Tulsa-based musical duo, Desi and Cody on Friday, January 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. for Village Sounds, a part of the center's "Museum After Dark" programming. Desi & Cody, a Tulsa-based singer-songwriter duo, focus their music on life and experiences in Oklahoma. The group's performance at the Heritage Center will be a two-hour acoustic set. "Museum After Dark: Village Sounds" events are intimate listening experiences held at the Village Church…

The Oklahoma History Center is honored to present Colonial Williamsburg’s Stephen Seals in a portrayal of James Armistead Lafayette. Join us for this special presentation in the Chesapeake Event Center and Gallery on Friday, January 27 at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $20 for nonmembers. There is no reserved seating, so early arrival is recommended. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. James Armistead Lafayette was born in 1748. He met the Marquis de Lafayette…

On Monday, March 6, experience the music and memories of an Oklahoma legend—Bob Wills! From 1 to 5 p.m., enjoy an afternoon of live performances under the dome on the second-floor rotunda of the Oklahoma Capitol building. At 6 p.m., catch a special live recording of A Very OK Podcast at Ponyboy in Oklahoma City. Open to all, the event commemorates Wills, the Country Music Hall of Fame artist, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame inductee, and true innovator whose imprint on popular music can still…

On Monday, April 24, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center is pleased to announce the Spring performance of the Kilgen Theater Organ with the theme “Ice Cream Social.” Keeping with the theme, ice cream will be served prior to the performance, so early arrival is advised. The evening concert will feature seasonal melodies by organist David Marsh—a rising star in the theater organ world. Tickets are $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $20 for nonmembers and…

Dr. Hyunsoon Whang will present the seventh performance in a series of concerts showcasing Beethoven’s sonatas at the Museum of the Western Prairie on Sunday, September 17, starting at 2:30 p.m. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Whang began piano studies at age four and started playing public concerts at 12. Since then, she has given solo recitals worldwide, participating in festivals and master classes. She also helps inspire new generations of students. Whang is the McMahon Endowed Chair of Music…

A choir from Millwood High School and Millwood Public Schools’ Arts Academy will perform a free Christmas concert at the Oklahoma History Center on Thursday, December 14, at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited. Millwood Public Schools is located in northeast Oklahoma City. The district has more than 1,000 students. Many students are part of the Arts Academy, which provides visual and performing arts opportunities.

On Friday, March 29, from 7 to 9 p.m., Oklahoma-based singer-songwriter Riley Jantzen will perform an intimate acoustic set in the Village Church at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) in Enid. His performance is part of the “Museum After Dark: Village Sounds” series at the CSRHC’s Humphrey Heritage Village. There is no additional charge for this concert series beyond the regular cost of admission to the CSRHC. The CSRHC will be open to the public from 10 a.m.…

On Saturday, June 1, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Cherokee Strip Museum will host a “Sounds of the Prairie” bluegrass performance featuring The Hunt Brothers, a local bluegrass band. Admission is free to the public and will take place on the Cherokee Strip Museum grounds. Guests for this summer concert are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy the sounds of the prairie musical set with friends and family.

On Friday, August 9, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) will welcome musician Gus Burns as the featured guest for another meeting of its “Museum After Dark: Village Sounds” series. The CSRHC will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the day of his concert. The CSRHC interprets history using historical evidence as a guide, and present-day musicians are authentic storytellers. Village Sounds, a “Museum After Dark” experience at the CSRHC, is…

On the last Saturday of August, September, and October, from 1 to 3 p.m., The Chisholm will present a series of jam sessions in the parlor room of Horizon Hill, the home of Territorial Governor A.  J. Seay. Each session will start with a performance by Wayne Cantwell, “the Flyin’ Fiddler,” followed by an old-time jam session. Musicians of all levels are encouraged to participate in this excellent learning opportunity to sit and play alongside seasoned performers! New players are…

On the last Saturday of August, September, and October, from 1 to 3 p.m., The Chisholm will present a series of jam sessions in the parlor room of Horizon Hill, the home of Territorial Governor A.  J. Seay. Each session will start with a performance by Wayne Cantwell, “the Flyin’ Fiddler,” followed by an old-time jam session. Musicians of all levels are encouraged to participate in this excellent learning opportunity to sit and play alongside seasoned performers! New players are…

On the last Saturday of August, September, and October, from 1 to 3 p.m., The Chisholm will present a series of jam sessions in the parlor room of Horizon Hill, the home of Territorial Governor A.  J. Seay. Each session will start with a performance by Wayne Cantwell, “the Flyin’ Fiddler,” followed by an old-time jam session. Musicians of all levels are encouraged to participate in this excellent learning opportunity to sit and play alongside seasoned performers! New players are…