Some ideas to fill your calendar this week.
SundayCatch the last day of the 60th Cherokee National Holiday in Tahlequah.
The holiday showcases the best of Cherokee art, food, music, crafts, sports, culture and history. Most events and attractions are free. All
events will be held at the Cherokee Cultural Grounds, West 810 Road.
Among the scheduled events Sunday are an art show, car show, softball
tournament, Indian food cook-off, bingo and fireworks show.
For a full list of events, visit
tulsaworld.com/cherokeeholiday.
Monday This Labor Day, use the extra day off work to race in a timed 5-mile or 2-mile trail run along Turkey Mountain, 68th and Elwood Ave. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 3.
The 5-mile race begins at 7:30 a.m. and the 2-mile race at 7:35 a.m.
Registration costs for the Escape Turkey Mountain event are $25 for the 5-mile, $15 for the 2-mile and $10 for youth 12 and younger. For more information, visit
tulsaworld.com/escapeturkeymountain or call 918-492-3338.
TuesdayOn Tuesday, consider checking out some exhibits at local museums.
“Antibodies” is at Philbrook through Oct. 7. Admission is $9.
“Dreams and Visions: The American West and the Legacy of
Imagination” is at Gilcrease through Nov. 4. Admission is $8.
“Outreach to Space” is at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum through
Dec. 31. Admission is $12.
WednesdayThe Vision2 public forums continue this week. Consider attending one of Wednesday's two sessions to voice your ideas on how the city should use the projected $157.9 million in quality-of-life funding if voters approve the proposed sales-tax extension.
The first session is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at OU-Tulsa Schusterman Center Auditorium, 4502 E. 41st St. The second is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at East Central Junior High School Auditorium, 12121 E. 21st St.
ThursdayThe 33rd annual Bluegrass & Chili Festival is set for Thursday through
Saturday at the Claremore Expo Center, 400 Veterans Parkway. Festivities
include live music and a Festival Market featuring crafts, services and
business showcases. A Kiddie Korral, chili cook-off and salsa
competition will also be part of the festival, which opens at 4 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, and 11 a.m. Saturday.
