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PrintAgenda: September
September’s can’t-miss events.
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.
Through 9/12
“To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum”
Some might say that the current exhibition at Philbrook Museum of Art is to die for, and they would be right. “To Live Forever” features more than 120 rare objects — including mummies, coffins, sarcophagi, statuary, jewelry and funerary shrouds — from the holdings of the Brooklyn Museum, which boasts one of the world’s richest collections of Egyptian art. The exhibit traces the Egyptians’ efforts to outfit their tombs in a way that would please the gods so as to evade death and, ultimately, ensure immortality. Grab your mummy and family and head to Philbrook before the tomb closes on this memorable exhibition.
9/16-19
Rock ’n’ Rib Festival
If there’s one thing Tulsans know, it’s barbecue. Our city has been blessed with a smorgasbord of master ’cuers, but this month broaden your barbecue palate by sampling the offerings of award-winning “pitmasters” from across the country. This four-day festival will fill the streets near the BOK Center with the scent of sauces — ranging from a fruit-based sauce from Australia to “Thermonuclear Sauce” from Virginia — and the sounds of live music. Vendors will also offer treats such as funnel cakes, corn dogs, ice cream and limeade. Plus: It’s cheap! Admission is free before 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and before 3 p.m. on Saturday; tickets are $3 per adult all other hours and children ages 12 and under will be admitted free.
9/17-19
Oklahoma Scottish Festival
September is the prime month for ethnic festivals in Tulsa (see our article on the Tulsa Greek Holiday on p. 54), and one of the most unique — and fun! — offerings is the annual Oklahoma Scottish Festival. Venture to River West Festival Park to enjoy three days of Highland games — from the Braemar stone to the heavy hammer to the caber and sheaf. You’ll also find Scottish Highland and Irish dance demonstrations; a Kids’ Glen with pint-sized Scottish sports; whisky tastings; live music; and even a Scottish breeds dog parade. Also, make sure to check out the Scottish-themed food and drink offerings, including the MacBeerFest.
9/23
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with ZZ Top
For its first anniversary, it welcomed Paul McCartney. Now, in celebration of its second birthday, the BOK Center is hosting another legend: Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. Just as Eric Clapton counts Tulsa among cities that influenced his career, Petty also spent time here, recording at Shelter Records’ studio in the early 1970s. Shelter, co-owned by music legend Leon Russell and producer Denny Cordell, went on to release Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ self-titled debut in 1976. So head to the BOK Center to hear such hits as “Mary Jane’s Last Dance,” “Free Fallin’” and “Don’t Come Around Here No More,” as well as tracks from the band’s new studio album, “Mojo.”
9/30-10/10
Tulsa State Fair We can smell the fried goodness already. Don’t miss the Tulsa State Fair, which begins this month at Expo Square. To honor this year’s fair theme, “What’s Your Fair Favorite?” we suggest a few of our picks: the animal Birthing Center (who doesn’t love baby chicks?); the Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show (who doesn’t love cake?); the 2010 Oklahoma State Picking & Fiddling Championships; and the Wine Garden Oasis, featuring locally produced wines. Looking for some tunes? Check out The Oklahoma Stage for acts ranging from Rick Springfield to the Gin Blossoms to Dressed to Kill: Tribute to KISS. And, of course, we can’t forget all of those tasty Tulsa State Fair snacks.
