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October 2026
OETA’s Back In Time: “Woody Guthrie” premiere screening and panel discussion
The Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), in partnership with the Oklahoma Historical Society and the Oklahoma History Center, invites the public to a special premiere screening examining the life of Woody Guthrie. This Back in Time episode will screen on Thursday, October 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center Museum. Born in Okemah, Oklahoma, Woody Guthrie became one of America’s most influential folk musicians, using songs and stories to capture the struggles, hopes, and experiences of…
Find out more »Year of the Cat film screening
On Saturday, October 10, from 1 to 3 p.m., in partnership with the Vietnamese American Heritage Community of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma History Center Museum will screen the film Year of the Cat. Year of the Cat (2025) follows filmmaker Tony Nguyen on an extraordinary quest to solve the mystery of his father, lost in the chaos of the Fall of Saigon more than 50 years ago. Crafted as an investigative home movie, this intensely raw documentary weaves together moments of…
Find out more »Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 film screening
On Thursday, October 15, there will be a free screening of the new documentary Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 at Showbiz Cinemas in Edmond. The Oklahoma Historical Society, in collaboration with director Bryan Beasley, producers Jon and Jaime Roman, and with support from the Inasmuch Foundation, has produced Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66. This documentary examines the evolution of Route 66 in Oklahoma, from the hardships of the Dust Bowl era to post-WWII road trips. It explores the highway’s…
Find out more »Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 screening
On Thursday, October 22, at 7 p.m., there will be a free screening of the new documentary Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 at Circle Cinema in Tulsa. The Oklahoma Historical Society, in collaboration with director Bryan Beasley, producers Jon and Jaime Roman, and with support from the Inasmuch Foundation, has produced Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66. This documentary examines the evolution of Route 66 in Oklahoma, from the hardships of the Dust Bowl era to post-WWII road trips. It…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Hocus Pocus (1993)
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a movie night featuring Hocus Pocus (1993) in its theatre on Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m. Movie Night is a popular community event that offers a place for families and friends to connect on the last Friday of every month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is…
Find out more »Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 screening
On Tuesday, October 27, at 6 p.m., there will be a free screening of the new documentary Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 at the Centre Theatre in El Reno. The Oklahoma Historical Society, in collaboration with director Bryan Beasley, producers Jon and Jaime Roman, and with support from the Inasmuch Foundation, has produced Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66. This documentary examines the evolution of Route 66 in Oklahoma, from the hardships of the Dust Bowl era to post-WWII road…
Find out more »November 2026
Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 film screening and author event
On Monday, November 2, there will be a free screening of the new documentary Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. Authors Michael Wallis, Jim Ross, and Shellee Graham will be in attendance at the event. The Oklahoma Historical Society, in collaboration with director Bryan Beasley, producers Jon and Jaime Roman, and with support from the Inasmuch Foundation, has produced Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66. This documentary examines the evolution of Route…
Find out more »Vietnam War: Untold Stories from the South—Trials, Triumphs, & Tragedies documentary screening
A powerful new documentary that centers on the lived experiences and overlooked perspectives of South Vietnam and the Vietnamese diaspora will be shown at the Oklahoma History Center on Saturday, November 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. The Vietnam War: Untold Stories from the South — Trials, Triumphs, & Tragedies (2025) documentary reexamines the war through the experiences of South Vietnamese civilians, soldiers, political prisoners, refugees, and families whose stories have too often been overlooked, distorted, or excluded from mainstream…
Find out more »Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 screening
On Sunday, November 8, there will be a free screening of the new documentary Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 at the Coleman Theatre in Miami. The Oklahoma Historical Society, in collaboration with director Bryan Beasley, producers Jon and Jaime Roman, and with support from the Inasmuch Foundation, has produced Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66. This documentary examines the evolution of Route 66 in Oklahoma, from the hardships of the Dust Bowl era to post-WWII road trips. It explores the…
Find out more »Kilgen Theatre Organ performance featuring the silent film My Best Girl (1927) with Clark Wilson
On Monday, November 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., a Kilgen Theatre Organ performance will be held in the Devon Great Hall at the Oklahoma History Center, featuring organist Clark Wilson accompanying the silent film My Best Girl (1927). My Best Girl is a 1927 American silent romantic comedy film directed by Sam Taylor, starring Mary Pickford and Charles “Buddy” Rogers. Charles Rosher received an Academy Award nomination for his cinematography of this film in 1928. Clark Wilson is one…
Find out more »Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 film screening
On Wednesday, November 11, Tulsa will celebrate Route 66’s 100th birthday—One Road, One Hundred Years of Memories!
On November 11, the Mother Road turns 100. Oklahoma is throwing a monumental birthday party in Tulsa with a day of events throughout downtown, including art, live music, and a street party. There will be a free screening of the new documentary Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 during the centennial celebration.
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The Oklahoma Historical Society, in collaboration with director Bryan Beasley, producers Jon and Jaime Roman, and with support from the Inasmuch Foundation, has produced Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66. This documentary examines the evolution of Route 66 in Oklahoma, from the hardships of the Dust Bowl era to post WWII road trips. It explores the highway’s history and future through interviews with historians, interactions with small-business owners, and scenes created using virtual production technology filmed at the Cherokee Film Studios.
Find out more »Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 evening screening on OETA
Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 will re-air on OETA on Thursday, November 12, at 7 p.m. The Oklahoma Historical Society, in collaboration with Director Bryan Beasley, producers Jon and Jaime Roman, and with support from the Inasmuch Foundation, has produced Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66. This documentary examines the evolution of Route 66 in Oklahoma, from the hardships of the Dust Bowl era to post-WWII road trips. Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66 reveals why Oklahoma is the…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Charlotte’s Web (2006)
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a movie night featuring Charlotte’s Web (2006) in its theatre on Friday, November 20, at 7 p.m. Movie Night is a popular community event that offers a place for families and friends to connect on the last Friday of every month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is…
Find out more »December 2026
Movie Night featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) and Frosty the Snowman (1969)
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a movie night featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) and Frosty the Snowman (1969) in its theatre on Friday, December 11, at 7 p.m. Movie Night is a popular community event that offers a place for families and friends to connect on the last Friday of every month. The doors to the theatre open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and…
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