Don't Miss calendar: Libraries host Valentine's-themed activities
BY NOUR HABIB World Scene Writer
Thursday, February 07, 2013
2/07/13 at 5:13 AM
Valentine's Day activities, the Harlem Globetrotters and a consignment sale event are all on the calendar this week.
Harlem Globetrotters in town
The Harlem Globetrotters will bring their show - tricks, comedy and all - to the BOK Center on Friday for their "You Write the Rules" world tour.
Tickets are $21 to $112, available at tulsaworld.com/bok or 866-7-BOKCTR. The family-friendly show starts at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m.
This year's Globetrotters roster of fan favorites includes Special K Daley, Herb "Flight Time" Lang, Tiny Sturgess, Too Tall Hall and female star T-Time Brawner.
Get there early to enjoy some time with the players during the pre-show, "Magic Pass."
OCCJ Interfaith Trialogue session
The second session of the annual interfaith series hosted by the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice is set for 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Peace Academy, 4620 S. Irvington Ave.
The theme for this year's series is "Are you Godwired? High Tech and High Touch: The future of interfaith dialogue."
This week's topic is "High Touch Dialogue for Today." Christian, Jewish and Muslim panelists will share their thoughts on the topic.
The final session is Feb. 17. All sessions are free. For more, visit tulsaworld.com/occj or call 918-583-1361.
Rhea Lana's sale
The consignment sale event Rhea Lana's will be at The Shoppes at Regal Plaza, 106th Street and Memorial Drive, on Sunday, Feb. 10, until Feb. 16.
Rhea Lana's specializes in the sale of name-brand and boutique-brand clothing, according to a statement from its organizers. Shoppers will also find children's furniture, toys and baby equipment.
Admission is free. Hours are 1-6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 15, and 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 16. Merchandise will be 25 percent off Feb. 14 and 50 percent off Feb. 15-16.
'Vintage Valentine' dance
TOSS, The Oklahoma Swing Syndicate, will host "A Vintage Valentine Swing Dance" on Saturday, Feb. 9, 7-11 p.m. at the Home Builders Association, 11545 E. 43rd St.
A beginning East Coast swing lesson will be offered from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Then Sarah Maud and The Swing Sets will help everyone dance the night away with an assortment of swing tunes of the era. Tickets are $12 in advance at tulsaworld.com/tosstulsa or $15 at the door. Tickets include the cost of the lesson. Hors d'oeuvres, desserts, punch and tea will be served.
Associated Images:
Globetrotter Herb "Flight Time" Lang mugs for cameras as he helps Tevin Ngyen spin a ball during an anti-bullying program at Eugene Fields Elementary. Tevin won a writing contest, which brought Lang to the school. MICHAEL WYKE/Tulsa World
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