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Through March 4

Angels of Pandora: An AI/Human Collaboration will run from Jan 19 through March 24 at the Price Towers, 510 S Dewey Ave. Join us for an opening reception Jan. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. Join me as we unlock Pandora's box of possibilities that emerge when technology and human creativity intertwine. For more information, call Deshane Atkins at 918-336-1000.

Saturday, Jan. 27

Bartlesville Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Oklahoma 10 a.m. at the at Richard Kane YMCA,101 N Osage Ave. The concept is simple: participants raise a minimum of $75 and take a dip into the frigid winter waters at one of 14 Plunge sites statewide. The more you raise, the more prizes you earn! But the Polar Plunge is so much more than that: It’s the kind of fun and thrilling event that one must experience to understand. For more information, to register, or give, go to https://www.classy.org/campaign/plunge-bartlesville-24/c543890 or call Jennifer Lightle at 918-481-1234.

Pack the Backpacks Bingo 5:30 p.m. at St Luke's Episcopal Church, 210 E. 9th St. Come join us for a fun filled evening of bingo, prizes, and yummy food. Tickets are $12 which covers admission and 10 bingo cards. All proceeds from bingo will go towards buying school supplies and backpacks.Tickets will be available at the door or you can call 918-331-6924.

History and Haunts at the Dewey Hotel 8 to 10 p.m. at the Dewey Hotel, 801 N Delaware St. Dewey. Spend an evening at the Dewey Hotel. They will go over some of the hotel’s unique histories and take a lantern guided small group tour. You will go into some of the rooms, usually blocked off access to guests. Each journey will be unique, as you can never predict what our fellow specters will do during the tour, or what you might hear or see.

Sunday, Jan. 28

Bartlesville Wedding Show 1 to 4 p.m. at The Refinery at the Johnstone-Sare Building, 100 SW Frank Phillips Blvd. Get ready to be inspired by the latest wedding trends and connect with talented vendors who can make your dream wedding a reality. Tickets are required. General admission is free. VIB tickets are $25. Very important bride (VIB) ticket holders receive a prize-filled swag bag, an extra entry in our grand prize drawing and admission to the show an hour before the general public. For more information, go to https://bartlesvilleweddings.com/.

Soup Sunday 1 to 2 p.m. at City Church, 4222 Rice Creek Road. This is a group for those 65+ to join with others for lunch at 1pm in the church lobby. Bring along a crockpot of soup, a salad, a dessert or just yourself. For more information, call 918-335-7777.

Monday, Jan. 29

Beginning Spanish Class 5 to 6 p.m. and Intermediate Spanish Class 6 to 7 p.m. at the Bartlesville Public Library (BLP), Meeting Room B, 600 S. Johnstone Ave. These classes are free and open to the public. For more information, Call the BLP Literacy Service Office at 918-338-4179 or Ivonne Leap@ 918-338-4174.

Thursday, Feb. 1

Broadway in Bartlesville presents: Mean Girls 7:30 p.m. at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd. The story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies. Single tickets range from $30.00 - $85.00. For more information, call 918-337-2787 or go to https://www.bartlesvillecenter.com/.

Saturday, Feb. 3

Mardi Gras is a community party benefiting Martha's Task 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at The Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd. in downtown Bartlesville. Tickets are $40 featuring a festive Mardi Gras theme atmosphere, food, drinks, music and auction and raffle. Must be 21 years of age and older to attend. To purchase tickets, call 918-337-2787.

History and Haunts at the Dewey Hotel 8 to 10 p.m. at the Dewey Hotel, 801 N Delaware St. Dewey. Spend an evening at the Dewey Hotel. They will go over some of the hotel’s unique histories and take a lantern guided small group tour. You will go into some of the rooms, usually blocked off access to guests. Each journey will be unique, as you can never predict what our fellow specters will do during the tour, or what you might hear or see.

Tuesday, Feb. 6

Johnstone Irregulars Book Club Meeting 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S Johnstone Ave. The book club meets in the Literary Services Office on the 2nd floor of the library.

Wednesday, Feb. 7

Empire Trio presented by Bartlesville Community Concert Association (BCCA) 7:30 p.m. at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd. From deliciously witty to incredibly moving, Empire Trio’s shows have it all; they breathe new life into familiar toe-tapping favorites with their unique and innovative arrangements. The trio has garnered rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. Tickets are $15 to $46. Free admission to students through high school with the purchase of an adult ticket and free admission for college students with valid school ID. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to https://www.bccamusic.org/ or call 918-337-2787.

Saturday, Feb. 10

Out of the Bachs, presented by Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra (BSO) 7:30 p.m. at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd. A concert proving the point that music by "Bach" can mean many things. Works ranging from small ensembles to large orchestra, and from the early 1700's to the late 1900's. Tickets are from $11 to $56. Free admission for students through high school with the purchase of an adult ticket. For more information or to buy tickets, go tohttps://www.bartlesvillecenter.com/.

Tuesday, Feb. 13 and Wednesday, Feb. 14

Woolaroc Valentine's Dinner at The Lodge 5:30 and 7:30 each night at the Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve, 12 miles SW on Hwy 123 from US 60. Bring your Valentine to see the Lodge home outlined in white lights as you pull up to valet parking, enter the Lodge home to music playing, and then enjoy an evening of good food, good friendship. Member registration is open. Registration for the public opens the first week of February. For more information, call 918-336-0307.

Sunday, Feb. 18

Bartlesville’s Mardi Gras 2024 runs from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at The Center (Bartlesville Community Center), 300 SE Adams Blvd. This popular fundraiser for Martha’s Task is $40 per person, which includes hors d’oeurves, drinks, dancing and a silent auction. For reservations and tickets call 918-336-8275, visit Eventbrite.com, email marthastask@yahoo.com,  or stop by 718 S. Johnstone Ave.

Monday, Feb. 19

Registration begins for OLLI@OSU lifelong learning classes which start Feb. 19. These lifelong learning classes meet once a week for a month or so, usually at the BPL or Elder Care. The classes are not for grades—but simply for the joy of learning! The seven new Spring semester classes cover such subjects as wine tasting, astronomy, screwball comedies, aging, the national Great Decisions program, photography and women’s history, plus a new Town Hall series that includes Mayor Dale Copeland and City Manager Mike Bailey as well as presenters from Habitat for Humanity, the Jarrett Farm, the Sutton Avian Center, the Killers of the Flower Moon set, Visit Bartlesville, Tri County Tech and the historic Johnstone-Sare building. For complete class information and membership options, OLLI catalogs are at the library and online at OLLI.okstate.edu.

Tuesday, Feb. 20

Hairspray, presented by Broadway in Bartlesville 7:30 p.m. at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd. It's 1962 Baltimore and 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad is out to dance her way onto TV's most popular show, to change the world, and win the hearts of America once again. Tickets are $30 to $85. For more information or to buy tickets, go tohttps://www.bartlesvillecenter.com/.

Saturday, Feb. 24

All That Jazz Fundraiser for Westside Community Center 6 to 11 p.m. at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd. Get ready for a night filled with incredible music, toe-tapping rhythms, and unforgettable performances. Soulful music, good food, dancing and silent auction. Grab your family and friends for a swinging good time. Tickets are $100. Form ore information, call Chenin Patton at 918-336-6760.

Wild West Murder Mystery Dinner 7 to 10 p.m. at Frankie P's,319 1/2 Dewey Ave. Join us for another night of food, murders, and mysteries. Now let's go back to the Wild West. Tickets are $125. For more information, call Hannah Veach with The Eatery by 3 Kids & a Cake at 918-886-3893.

History and Haunts at the Dewey Hotel 8 to 10 p.m. at the Dewey Hotel, 801 N Delaware St. Dewey. Spend an evening at the Dewey Hotel. They will go over some of the hotel’s unique histories and take a lantern guided small group tour. You will go into some of the rooms, usually blocked off access to guests. Each journey will be unique, as you can never predict what our fellow specters will do during the tour, or what you might hear or see.

Thursday, Feb. 29

Seniors Connection: Dinner With Friends 5:30 p.m. at Elder Care, 1223 Swan Dr. Enjoy a catered dinner with fantastic friends! Kay Little, local historian, appears as “The Dustbowl Woman.” Limited seating, pre-registration is required. Tickets are $20 per person and includes a catered dinner, beverages, and entertainment. Must register by Feb. 22. To purchase tickets, call Elder Care at 918-336-8500.

Saturday, March 2

Uncork your support, A tour of Italy, Wine, and Food Tasting, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at St. John's Church-Father Lynch Hall, 715 S. Johnstone Ave. Annual wine tasting and food sampling event to support local students prepare for college through mentoring and life skills classes. Ploughman's tray and first wine sampling at 7 p.m. followed by three additional wine and food pairings catered by Melody’s. During the break or between pairings, feel free to peruse the silent auction tables or test your luck with the wine pull table. This event is only for persons 21 years or older. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to https://uncorkyoursupport.square.site/.

Tuesday, March 5

Johnstone Irregulars Book Club Meeting 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Bartlesville Public Library, 600 S Johnstone Ave. The book club meets in the Literary Services Office on the 2nd floor of the library.

Saturday, March 9

Shamrock the Ville 2024, 5k and Fun Run at the Tower Center at Unity Square, 6th and Dewey Streets in Historic Downtown. Shamrock the 'Ville 2024 is the 15th annual St. Patrick's Day celebration in downtown Bartlesville. Festivities include a 5K race, 1 mi. Fun Run, prizes and plenty of great costumes of green. All to benefit Catholic Charities-Mary Martha Outreach, a non-profit organization that provides necessary items to those in need. For more information or tickets, go to https://www.shamrocktheville.com/.

Saturday, March 16

Made in America, presented by BSO 7:30 p.m. at the Bartlesville Community Center, 300 SE Adams Blvd. From its movie theaters to its symphony halls to its concert venues, American music is as diverse as the nation. Surrounding a performance featuring the winner of this season’s Young Artists Competition will be a variety of engaging American music, both new and familiar. Tickets are from $11 to $56, free admission for students through high school with a purchase of an adult ticket. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra at 918-337-2787.

Wednesday, March 20 through September 3

Woolaroc Animal Barn located at the Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve, 12 miles SW on Hwy 123 from US 60. One of the most popular spots for children at Woolaroc is our Animal Barn— originally used as the official Dairy Barn for Frank Phillips’ prized herd of cows. Now, the Animal Barn houses some of our favorite furry friends – which include but are not limited to rabbits, chickens, goats, and donkeys. For more information, go to woolaroc.org.

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Bartlesville Calendar for Jan. 27