Calendar for May 6
Monday, May 1 - Sunday, May 7
Price Towers Annual Youth Art Show 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Price Tower Art Center, 510 Dewey Ave. Celebrating youth art education and young artists with more than 300 pieces of artwork from students in public, private, and homeschools from grades Pre-K to 12th grade. An opening reception will be 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 1.
Bartlesville Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m. in library meeting room A. Presentation will be on professional astronomy in Chile. Visitors welcome.
Monday, May 1 - Friday, June 30
Oklahoma Beginnings: The Legacy of Ranching in Northeast Oklahoma 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Bartlesville Area History Museum, 401 S Johnstone Ave. Join us in exploring the rich ranching history of Washington County. The exhibit will feature artifacts from local ranches, display examples of local cattle brands, history of ranching coloring station, and a turn of the century Nelson Carr One-Room School. For more information, call Shayla Cummins at 918-338-4294.
Friday, May 5 - Sunday, May 7
Stray Kat Kustoms 500 Car Show 2023 in Downtown Dewey, Don Tyler east of Hwy 75. We love "real" Kustoms and Hot Rods. We created a relaxing, laid back atmosphere where you can meet new friends and talk about Kustoms and Hot Rods. We have trophies for the Koolest Kat Kustom. There will be music, artist, antique stores and more.
Saturday, May 6
Reflection, presented by the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra 7:30 to 9 p.m. Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd. Decades of great music as reflected in the BSO of today. Our exciting orchestra led by longtime Maestro Lauren Green. Free admission for students through high school with purchase of adult ticket. Tickets are $17-$46. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 918-337-2787.
Saturday, May 6 - Monday, May 8
Renew Spring Revival at Eastern Heights Baptist Church, 1331 Swan Drive. Services are 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Monday. Featuring Jeremy and Caleb Freeman, Ryan Young, Kolby King, Walker Moore and Shawn Caldwell. For more information, visit the church's website.
Tuesday, May 9
Letters From Home: The 50 State Tour 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd. The duo, Erinn Dearth and Dan Beckmann, have performed over 900 shows across the United States and the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France. The show is filled with singing, tap dancing, knee-slapping jokes, and audience interaction. Tickets are $26. To purchase, call 907-337-2787.
Thursday, May 11
POWER HOUR! What About it? from noon-12:45 p.m. at Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive. The second in a series highlighting the many programs at Elder Care helps unpack this unique program - Case Management. Learn from Director Deanna Dodson (CMS/CQIM) what case management is all about and how you could benefit from this valuable resource. Free attendance. RSVP is needed by May 6 Call Elder Care @ 918-336-8500.
Thursday, May 11 - Sunday, May 14
The Odd Couple, presented by Theater Bartlesville 7 to 9 p.m. May 11-13 and 2 to 4 p.m. May 14 at the Theater Bartlesville, 312 S Dewey Ave. Two suddenly single pals, a sloppy sportswriter and a fastidious news writer, strain their friendship by turning roommates and unconsciously repeating the same mistakes they made in the marriages they just left. For tickets, go to http://www.theaterbartlesville.com/ or call 918-336-1900.
Saturday, May 13
The Good, The Bad, & The BBQ fundraiser to benefit programs and services at Elder Care the Hughes Ranch, 63 County Rd 2696, just minutes from downtown Bartlesville on Highway 123. The outdoor fundraiser will be held under a large party tent and includes a BBQ dinner, music and dancing, and live and silent auctions. A cash bar will be available. Tickets go on sale March 1 and may be purchased online at AboutElderCare.org/BBQ or by calling Elder Care at (918) 336-8500.
Fishing Derby, hosted by Kiwanis Club of Bartlesville 9 to 11:30 a.m. Jo Allyn Lowe Park, 2600 SE Price Road. Children between the ages of 3-12 are welcome to participate. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and they must provide their own tackle and bait. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. at the shelter on the west side of the lake. Prizes for all participants, but there are trophies for the longest fish caught in each age group. There are ribbons for the longest Bass, Sunfish and other fish species.
Sunday, May 14
"A Celebration of the Music of Chicago - Beginnings" 7:30 p.m. at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd. For more information, go to bccamusic.org.
Tuesday, May 16
Living With Alzheimer’s: for Younger-onset Alzheimer's from 3-4 p.m. at Elder Care, 1223 Swan Drive. Jacob Guinan of the Alzheimer’s Association covers the topic of those under 65 who are diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. No cost to attend. Open to adults of any age. RSVP by 5/9 to Elder Care. 918-336-8500.
Saturday, June 3
Antiques and Collectables' 32nd annual Dewey Antique Show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Washington County Fair building in Dewey. Tickets are $5 each. All ticket proceeds from the show go back into Washington County nonprofit organizations like the Clothes closet for elementary schools, FFA, 4H, Journey Home, ARF, SPCA, Kiddie Park, Dewey Hotel, Tom Mix Museum and a $1,500 scholarship to a graduating senior in Washington County.
Saturday, August 26
17th Annual Sports Spectacular 6 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn. Dinner catered by Dink's BBQ. DJ Services by DJ Brandon. Live auction, silent auction, "Candy Bar" and Cash bar. Individual tickets will go on sale July 1. For more information, visit www.supportsamaritan.org.
This article originally appeared on Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise: Calendar for May 6
