The Woody Guthrie centennial celebration includes exhibits, presentations and music - lots and lots of music.
"This Land is Your Land" is a show written for children, introducing them to the music of Woody Guthrie.
Gilcrease Museum's Woody Guthrie exhibit runs through April 29.
A friend told me he had thought more about Woody Guthrie in the last few days than he had his whole life.
It's no wonder. The Woody at 100: Woody Guthrie Centennial Celebration is ramping up, with presentations, lectures, exhibits and music – lots and lots of music.
Here's a rundown of Woody Guthrie events and happenings, with something for everyone – from those with casual interest to the most rabid fans.'
ExhibitEven those who know very little about Woody Guthrie will likely be interested in this exhibit, which includes pieces from the Woody Guthrie Archives. This Gilcrease Museum exhibit of photographs, paintings, writing and mementos is a personal look at the man and musician from Okemah.
Woody at 100: The Woody Guthrie Centennial CelebrationWhen: Exhibit runs through April 29. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
Where: Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road
Cost: $8 for adults.
tulsaworld.com/gilcrease MusicThis one's for the kiddos:
"This Land is Your Land" is a one-hour program taking place at local schools this week. This musical history lesson is a nice introduction to the Oklahoma native.
9:30 a.m. Wednesday — Key Elementary, 5702 S. Irvington Ave.
1:30 p.m. Wednesday — Disney Elementary, 11702 E. 25th St.
1 p.m. Thursday — Gilcrease Museum, 1400 N. Gilcrease Museum Road.
"Variations on a Theme by Woody Guthrie" will be performed by the University of Tulsa Orchestra, with a special appearance by Nora Guthrie.
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Lorton Performance Center at the University of Tulsa, 550 S. Gary Ave.
Cost: Free
Here's a fun show: The Red Dirt Rangers, Monica Taylor Randy Crouch and Terry "Buffalo" Ware will perform in the
“Red Dirt Hootenanny," part of the Woody Guthrie Centennial celebration.
When: Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Concert at 8 p.m. Friday
Where: Cain's Ballroom, 423 N. Main St.
Cost: $15,
tulsaworld.com/cainsThis is the big one, the concert Woody Guthrie fans have been waiting for. The Woody Guthrie Centennial Celebration Concert brings together headliners John Mellencamp and Arlo Guthrie, along with performances by Jackson Browne, Roseanne Cash, the Flaming Lips, Hanson and Old Crow Medicine Show.
Woody Guthrie Centennial Celebration ConcertWhen: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady St.
Cost: $45-$250,
tulsaworld.com/brady "Jazz Tribute to Woody Guthrie," is a different take on Guthrie's music and the music that inspired him.
When: 5 p.m. Sunday
Where: Jazz Hall of Fame, 111 E. First St.
Cost: $15 to $20,
tulsaworld.com/mytixConferenceWoody Guthrie devotees will no doubt love immersing themselves in a full-day conference exploring his work, music, politics and place in popular culture. But it's not just fans who will be drawn to this event at the University of Tulsa. Anyone interested in digging deep into the life and times of Guthrie will appreciate this conference, which includes presentations by scholars and a roundtable discussion with musicians.
Different Shades of Red: Woody Guthrie and the Oklahoma Experience at 100When: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Lorton Performance Center, 550 S. Gary Ave., on the TU campus
Cost: $40,
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