OKM Music Festival returns for 39th season June 8-12
OKM’s acclaimed Music Festival will launch its 39th season June 8-12, remaining Oklahoma's premier and longest-running music festival.
This year's event will feature must-see performances by Grammy award-winning artists as well as country legend Lee Greenwood.
The Festival kicks off on Thursday, June 8 with a “Night of Harmony” at Unity Square, where Jim Green will perform his family-friendly magic tricks. Next, enjoy internationally renowned violinist and two-time Grammy Award-winning, Mads Tolling & The Mads Men celebrating music from the 60’s. Festival goers will also enjoyfood trucks, kid’s activities and more. This event is free to the public.
On June 9, Voctave, an 11-member a capella group, will perform beloved classics such as “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah”, “Somewhere over the Rainbow”, and an Andrew Sisters medley at The Center (formerly known as the Bartlesville Community Center) in the Marie Foster Performing Arts Hall located in The Center. Voctave has received acclaim with multiple songs and albums on iTunes, Amazon Music and Spotify. This concert is a ticketed event.
The big night will take place on Friday, June 10, “Under the Stars” at the Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve. The evening’s entertainment includes an all-star lineup from upcoming Oklahomaartist Jecelle Dobson, a fan favorite Buffalo Rome: The Music of Laurel Canyon, and headlinerlegendary Grammy, ACM and CMA award-winning Lee Greenwood.
Concertgoers may enjoy cuisine from locally owned food trucks and a view of the wildlife roaming the Osage Hills. There will also be games for kids and fireworks to conclude the night.On Saturday, June 11 at The Center, OKM Music will present "Music Panorama” featuring two-time Grammy award-winning Time for Three. Defying convention and boundaries at the busy intersection of Americana, modern pop and classical music, festival organizers say the violin, double bass and voice ensemble is a must-see.
“And Sings My Soul” sets the tone for Sunday’s June 12 concert at The Center with Pearlgrace& Co. who will start off the evening with a performance of hymns and bluegrassfavorites that will leave the audience singing and stomping their feet.
The evening's headliner is Katy Nichole, a praise and worship singer-songwriter whose debut single, “In Jesus' Name (God of Possible)” has climbed the charts. Festival organizers call Nichole's music inspirational and powerful.
The festival finale will be at the Tulsa Garden: The Mansion, in Tulsa on Monday, June 12, where the Tulsa Honors Baroque Orchestra will begin the evening with a performance on the terrace followed by Escher Quartet’s performance of profound musical insight and rare tonal beauty.
The evening will end in the Mansion South Room for a candlelight Mozart serenade with internationally acclaimed pianist Katie Mahan.
Kicking off the Showcase Series this year is the beloved Ad Lib Singers at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10 at The Center Community Hall. Their program will salute America and the state of Oklahoma.
Tulsa Quartet will serenade the audience with a beautiful classical performance while guests savor the delicious brunch prepared by Melody’s Creative Cuisine. While the concert is free, the brunch is a reserved and ticketed event. Seating is limited.
Later that afternoon at 2:00 p.m., Tempe Brown will perform a very special concert at The Center Community Hall. Brown is a native of Oklahoma with a background that is wide and varied. She is an artist, author and jazz singer.
End the day with an amazing dinner and concert featuring Isaac McClung. Blossoming in the red dirt soil of Stillwater, Isaac McClung is a folk singer-songwriter whose innate melancholic joy for lifetranslates into soulful songs, resonating masterfully in folksy blues. A picnic prepared by the Palace Rooms Lounge will be available for purchase.
On Sunday, June 11, the Showcase series with an afternoon of sipping on coffee and eating pastries,while listening to the history of Mozart and his music. Renowned international concert pianist Mahan will bring Mozart to life at at 1 p.m. at The Center Community Hall. The Showcase series ends with country gospel, Elvis hymns, sweet tea and brownies with a performance by award-winning singer-songwriter Brent Giddens.
The Showcase concerts are free to the public. Seating is limited and is available on a first come first serve basis through reservations on the OKM Music website. Mainstage concert prices range from $10-$100 and vary based on performance and seating preference. Some discounts for students are available and certain concerts offer free attendance for children.
For ticket information and a complete list of events, times, locations and restrictions visit okmmusic.org or call 918-336-9900.
This article originally appeared on Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise: OKM Music Festival returns for 39th season June 8-12
