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TABLE OF CONTENTS Shop ‘til you drop .......................................................................... ..........................................................................66 Seasonal sweets .......................................................................... ..........................................................................10 10 Spooky spectacular.................................................................... ....................................................................14 14 More in Claremore ...................................................................... ......................................................................20 20 Autumn.......................................................................................... ..........................................................................................24 24 Events calendar..................................................................... 28-31 Heather Kilpatrick Contributing Writers Publisher/ Advertising Director

Kim Poindexter Regional/Executive Editor

Joe Mack

Advertising Sales

Jake Sermersheim Graphic Designer

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Lee Guthrie Renee Fite Emmet Jamieson Cathy Spaulding Mary Hanafee

Cover Photo Credit Castle of Muskogee

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Ladies Night Out in November 2024 featured special events and sampling of food and wine, and Kroner & Baer Pub didn’t disappoint, with igloos festooned with lights for rent to keep warm.

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP

Shopping events support small businesses

By LEE GUTHRIE

lguthrie@tahlequahdailypress.com

Over the past several years, Cherokee County has promoted shopping local, and this Christmas season businesses in Stilwell and Tahlequah are participating in this effort with Shop Adair County and Shop Tahlequah.

Merchants and the Tahlequah Daily Press, along with the Stilwell 6

Democrat Journal and Adair County businesses, are giving away gifts and money.

“There are two things at play here: Shop Tahlequah and Shop Adair County,” said Joe Mack, advertising account executive with TDP. “The contest begins in step with, for Tahlequah, Ladies Night Out. By Nov. 20, the Shop Tahlequah boxes will be out at participating merchants; that same

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week, Shop Adair County begins.”

Shoppers receive one ticket per every $20 spent, up to five tickets for the first $100 spent, and one ticket for every $100 spent after the initial $100 threshold has been met.

The intermittent drawings will be held live on Facebook, Dec. 18, for Tahlequah, at each store that participates in the giveaways; for Adair County, the live drawings are Dec. 17.

The tickets not chosen are put in for the grand prize drawings held at the business offices of TDP and SDJ. Prizes include cash and merchandise ranging in value from $25 to $100. Gold, silver and bronze business sponsorships are offered, and in return, the sponsors receive a retail ad and digital impressions on the website. To participate, business owners can call the TDP office at 918-4568833; for SDJ, call 918-696-2228.

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Ladies Night Out participants found all kinds of interesting things to shop for and food and wine samples to check out, like this Nutcracker featured at Junie’s Closet in 2024.

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businesses owned by your neighbors and friends, many products would not be available in the community, many donations would go unfilled, and many people would not come to the community,” said Nathan Reed, CEO and president of Tahlequah Area Chamber of Commerce.

Three shopping events are planned in Tahlequah over the holiday season.

Ladies Night Out, put on by Tahlequah Main Street Association, happens Nov. 20, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Oct. 13 at 10 a.m.

“Kick off the night with dinner at your favorite local restaurant, then stroll Main Street to shop exclusive promotions, sales, and specials from our downtown merchants,” states the TMSA website.

Each shop offers some special thing, like grab bags, food samples and wine.

Tickets are $6 and include a pro-

motions sheet, map and wristband.

The first 100 people to purchase these tickets will receive a “swag” bag, which contain goodies from participating area businesses.

If shoppers are lucky, they might find a Golden Ticket in one of the bags, which are for prizes valued at a minimum of $25, states TMSA’s website.

Tahlequah has its own version of Black Friday – Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 29.

Billy Kissinger, manager of Tahlequah Lumber Co., said last year about the event that supporting where a person lives is very important.

“We all live in the same community and we all try to thrive in it,” Kissinger said. “Keeping our money local – tax dollars local – obviously improves everything around us like streets and schools.”

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SEASONAL SWEETS Festive traditions return to Tahlequah

By MARY HANAFEE

Downtown Tahlequah will soon come alive with holiday sparkle as several beloved traditions return, beginning with Ladies Night Out Nov. 20.

From 4:30-8:30 p.m., Main Street will be filled with festivity as shops showcase beautifully decorated storefronts, live entertainment and plenty of opportunities to find unique holiday gifts. Designed as a chance for friends to enjoy an evening together, the event also highlights the importance of shopping local.

Tickets for Ladies Night Out go on sale Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. The first 100 tickets purchased include a swag bag with goods from participating businesses, and one lucky shopper may discover a golden ticket for a special prize.

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A variety of businesses take part in Tahlequah’s Cookie Stroll during the holiday season. an exclusive gift.

The Christmas Light Workday in downtown Tahlequah is Nov. 8. The volunteer clean-up day is hosted by Tahlequah Main Street Association.

The season continues Dec. 4 with the annual tree lighting at Norris Park.

Families are invited to gather downtown for the festive countdown that officially ushers in the holiday spirit.

Two days later, on Dec. 6, Tahlequah will host the Cookie Stroll, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Participants can pick up an empty cookie box at the Tahlequah Main Street Association office before strolling through downtown.

Shops, museums and businesses will offer gourmet holiday cookies to fill the box while visitors browse, shop

and soak in the decorations.

Tickets for the Cookie Stroll go on sale Nov. 4 at 10 a.m., and the event is expected to sell out quickly.

OksWagen Festival is Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; downtown Tahlequah. The event features a car show, live music, tie-dye booth, and arts and crafts vendors.

Jamie Hale, executive director of the Tahlequah Main Street Association, said these events are about more than shopping.

“Each one of these traditions is designed to bring people together,” Hale said. “Whether it’s a night out with friends, watching the tree light up in the park or strolling for cookies; it’s about creating memories downtown and reminding people why community matters.”

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Castle of Muskogee | Courtesy Photo

The village of Castleton takes on an eerie glow during the Halloween Festival at the Castle of Muskogee.

SPOOKY SPECTACULAR Castle of Muskogee to feature goblins, horror this Halloween

By Cathy Spaulding

October can be a scary time at the Castle of Muskogee. That’s when the Castle hosts its Halloween Festival, Friday and Saturday nights from Oct. 3 to Nov. 1.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m., that that’s when the Castle grounds become a Halloween village, with 11 themed attractions for all ages and fright levels.

Castle Owner Matt Hiller said two major attractions have been added this year. One, Arachna’s Lair, features a swarm of monstrous creatures.

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“A scientist went mad, and he was experimenting on different sorts of insects and apparently, things got out of control,” Hiller said.

Arachna’s Lair is not part of the Adventure Pack or Fright Pack.

Also new is the Enchanted Boardwalk, included in the Adventure Pack.

Hiller said the boardwalk winds a wooded path from the pirate ship to Crystal Lake.

“There’s all kind of interesting characters in there, inflatable for the most part,” he said. “The lighting, the mystery and the fog are just enchanting.”

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The Adventure Pack, at $45, features four other events. The Haunted Hayride offers a spooky take on such tales as “Little Red Riding Hood,” as well as encounters with eerie characters. The Ultimate Maze sends people through twisty paths and against dead ends. The Monster Blaster is an interactive adventure wherein participants shoot at monsters or obstacles on their way through a battleground. The Spooky Express is a train ride through somewhat scary attractions.

The Fright Pack, at $55, offers more frightening fare. Domus Horrificus features a maze of claustrophobic spaces and creepy darkness, while Casa Morte offers an insane look at a creepy asylum. Jester’s Revenge features the remnants of an abandoned circus, wherein the jesters torment for entertainment. The Trail of Blood takes people outside through a winding path where the feral and unhuman stalk.

VIP combo packages, at $95, give people fast passes to skip the line at each event listed in the Adventure and Fright packs. Hiller said online tickets can be slightly cheaper and more convenient than those at the box office.

Castle Director of Operations Becky White said the frights change every season.

“Each haunt has a different element every year,” White said. “We think of the scenes, we think of all the details.”

Gate admission is free.

“Parents can sit around at the shops and food booths in the village,” Hiller said.

If they can hang around until dusk, visitors can participate in the Monster Dance.

Haunted Castle will have two special events during the month.

People bringing two canned food items can get half price on one-haunt

ticket Oct. 10. The canned food drive benefits Muskogee Community Food Pantry A Fright Night Costume Contest, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 11, offers a $500 prize to anyone 16 or older wearing the best costume.

Participants check in at 7 p.m. with 20 finalists competing from 8-9 p.m.

Preference is given to handmade costumes during prequalifying. Costumes will be based on creativity, originality, craftsmanship and presentation. Group entries are welcome.

People can register for the contest at www.okcastle.com.

Castle of Muskogee | Courtesy Photo

One of the more gentlemanly denizens of Castleton is ready to greet guests during the Castle of Muskogee’s Halloween Festival.

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MORE IN CLAREMORE Will Rogers Days celebrates state’s favorite son, writers

By Emmet Jamieson

Claremore’s annual birthday bash for Will Rogers will bring in writers from around the country for the first time this year.

Will Rogers’ 146th birthday falls Nov. 4. The Will Rogers Memorial Museum and a festival new to Rogers County, the Will Rogers Medallion Award, will hold events in Rogers’ honor around Claremore and Tulsa. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.

The museum has long marked Rogers’ birthday with a Saturday parade, a party at the museum, and a wreath-laying led by the Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club. Tad Jones, the museum’s director, said admittance to the museum is free Nov. 1.

“Will Rogers is Oklahoma’s favorite son, and this is the time we really get to celebrate him,” Jones said. “The parade should be a lot of fun. Having the big birthday party up at the museum, getting to come in the museum and learn more about Will – I think it’s just a good afternoon to make your way into Claremore.”

The Pocahontas Club will drape the ceremonial wreath on Rogers’ tomb, which sits on the hill behind the museum overlooking town, at 10 a.m. Saturday. The parade, with a theme this year of “Old Hollywood,” begins at 3 p.m. at the Claremore Expo Center. Participants will march down Will Rogers Boulevard through downtown to its terminus at Gazebo Park. Following the parade, the 20

Will Rogers Memorial Museum | Courtesy Photo

Members of Claremore High School’s JROTC program bear the U.S. and Oklahoma flags during the Will Rogers Days parade Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 in Claremore. museum will host Rogers’ party.

Halloween falls the day before the parade. Jones said the museum is encouraging business owners and other members of the community to dress up that day as their favorite Hollywood stars or film characters.

The Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival, during which films screen at the theater inside the museum, has overlapped with Will Rogers Days the past few years. Jones said the museum is retiring the film festival this year to make way for the Will Rogers Medallion Award, a Western writers’ contest relo-

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cating from Fort Worth, Texas.

“One of our goals with the film festival was to bring in some celebrities, and we had been able to do that with a few of the festivals we had in the past,” Jones said. “But then this event came up, and they have some wonderful connections with different celebrities around the country. Also, they’re very self-contained in their work they do, and it just brings a little more prestige to that week.”

Chris Enss, a writer from California who focuses primarily on women who settled the West, is executive director of the Medallion Award. Enss said her festival honors authors, playwrights, songwriters and more; the organizers have chosen finalists and will announce the winners at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 1 during the awards banquet at Catoosa’s Hard Rock Casino.

Enss said writers will spend three days in Tulsa and Rogers County. On Oct. 30, she and other writers will visit

schools around Claremore to discuss their work and the history of the West.

The following day, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the writers will do the same at five locations: Will Rogers Library, Same Page Books and the J.M. Davis Museum in Claremore, as well as the University of Tulsa, Magic City Books and the Barnes & Noble near Woodland Hills Mall.

The museum will host a meet-andgreet from 4:30 to 6 that evening. Enss said it’s free, but people should RSVP at laurie@magnificentsam.com. People can mingle with the authors and Mark Joseph, producer of “Reagan,” who will introduce the film before screening it at the museum’s theater. Enss said Claremore will forever be the festival’s home.

“It’s perfect and right that we would be in the birthplace of Will Rogers,” Enss said. “It’s fitting that this award is there.

I’m happy that we’re going to be able to bring over the next few years more amazing writers, filmmakers, poets and musicians into the community.”

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Stilwell’s Fall Fest to feature parade, chili cook-off, live music and more

By RENEE FITE

Stilwell may be all about strawberries in the spring, but it’s pumpkins in the fall as the second annual Fall Fest arrives Saturday, Oct. 25, complete with a parade, chili cook-off, live music, food trucks and loads of vendors.

With the dream of building a fall event for citizens and visitors to enjoy as they do the Strawberry Festival, the city is sponsoring Fall Fest this year to coordinate with a carnival the Kiwanis Club is bringing to town.

The Chili Cook-off was a close race in 2024, with the police department winning first place.

The competition officially begins at 11 a.m. Last year, the chili was so delicious almost every slow cooker was empty at the end. Proceeds from

the chili cook-off go toward Shop With a Cop for Christmas gifts.

New this year are a Dog Costume contest and Pumpkin Decorating contest. There will be a separate Pumpkin Carving contest. The pumpkins must be decorated or carved at home before the competition.

Music fans will be excited to learn local favorites Vince Turner, Garrett Heck, and Canyon Sons will be entertaining throughout the day.

The inaugural Fall-O-Ween Parade begins at 10 a.m., and entry is open to tractors, classic vehicles, ATVs, organizations and clubs, businesses, walking groups, school clubs and bands. Bigfoot will serve as parade marshal. There is no entry fee for the parade. Those interested can sign up in advance at City Hall to have the

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Winners of the Fall Fest Chili Cook-off and Dessert Contest are, from left: Vanessa Johnson, Cheyenne Rinehart, Tisha Akins, Ike Merchant, Tracy Sims and Steve Roberts.

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Renee Fite | City of Stilwell

Steve Roberts won the trophy for the Chili Cook-off. From left are: Mayor Jean Wright, Roberts and Charlotte Girdner. entry announced.

Those who love to browse vendor booths for cool, original and unique items may find wonderful gift items for themselves and others at Fall Fest. About 40 vendors enjoyed lots of shoppers for the first-time event in 2024.

This year vendor booths are $20 for a 10-foot by 10-foot space for nonprofits and arts and crafts.

The Fall Fest dessert contest will be held again this year, but on Monday, Oct. 20 at City Hall, with cakes, pies and other categories, such as breads. Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. at City Hall.

All entry forms and vendor booth map are available at City Hall. For more information, call 918-410-6474.

Should the weather be inclement, the Chili Cook-off and music will move to the Community Building.

Also coming up is a citywide yard sale, Saturday, Oct. 11. Citizens can host yard sales at their homes, or with another location by permission, without permits that weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The city is waiting to confirm that a new Christmas train will be stopping here in November.

The annual Christmas parade was not going to be hosted this year by a community-organization, so Mayor Jean Ann Wright said, “My city is having a Christmas parade.”

She formed a special events committee, and locals are urged to get ready to sign up or plan to attend the Friday, Dec. 12 Christmas parade.

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- Fall Events -

OCTOBER

Halloween Festival Fridays & Saturdays Oct 3-Nov 1 The Castle of Muskogee, Muskogee, OK

Split Lip Rayfield, The Fretliners, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley Oct 9-11, Oklahoma Int’l Bluegrass Festival, Guthrie, OK

Scary Larry’s Open Mic Every Tuesday, Kroner & Baer, Tahlequah, OK

Ghost Hunter – Midwest Mystery Tour Oct 10, Har-Ber Village, Grove, OK

Ned’s Trivia Every Monday Night, Ned’s, Tahlequah, OK

Brock & Katie Live Oct 10, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

Ned’s Open Mic Night Every Wednesday Night, Ned’s, Tahlequah, OK Ned’s Karaoke Every Thursday Night, Ned’s, Tahlequah, OK Chris Becker, Knipple, Jon Depew Trio Oct 2-4, Bushyhead Farm Fall Festival, Kansas, OK

German Dinner Oct 10, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Claremore, OK Randy Crouch & Flying Horse, Canyon Sons & more Nedspalooza 40th Anniversary Celebration Oct 11, Ned’s, Tahlequah, OK Borrowed Money Oct 11, The Deck, Cookson, OK

DJ Shawn Solo Oct 3, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

Barktobertfest Oct 11, Eufaula, OK

TwistedRoots Haunted Trail Oct 3-Nov 1, Muskogee, OK

DJ Shawn Solo Oct 11, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

Two Spirit Celebration Oct 3-4, Various Venues, Tahlequah, OK

Blaine Bailey Oct 12, Hatbox Event Center, Muskogee, OK

“Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street” Oct 3-11, Muskogee Little Theatre, Muskogee, OK

Killers of the Flower Moon Oct 12, Roxy Theater, Muskogee, OK

Kroner & Baer’s Oktoberfest Oct 3-4, Tahlequah, OK

Cow Chip Day Oct 11, Rogers Memorial Park, Warner, OK

Brett & Terri Oct 4, The Deck, Cookson, OK

Cherokee Art Market Oct 11-12, Hard Rock Casino, Catoosa, OK

OksWagen Festival Oct 4, Norris Park, Tahlequah, OK

SkinnerFest Oct 12, Mercury Lounge, Tulsa, OK

Keetoowah Cherokee Celebration Oct 4, Keetoowah Tribal Grounds, Tahlequah, OK

Seventh Annual Jeep Jam Oct 16-19, Muskogee Hatbox Event Park, Muskogee, OK

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- Fall Events -

Carter Sampson Oct 16, Hideaway Pizza, Stillwater, OK

Scary-oke Karaoke Oct 30, Ned’s, Tahlequah, OK

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Interactive Oct 17, Ned’s, Tahlequah, OK

Sons of Turner Oct 31, The Deck, Cookson, OK

Rangeline Oct 17, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

Ned’s Halloween Party Oct 31, Ned’s, Tahlequah, OK

Fort Gibson Haunted Town Hall Oct 17-18, Downtown Fort Gibson, OK

Halloween Party & Costume Contest Oct 31, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

Zach Top Oct 18, PayCom Center, OKC, OK

Red Autumn Art Festival Oct 31-Nov 1, Downtown Sallisaw, OK

NOVEMBER

DJ Shawn Solo Oct 18, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

Will Rogers Days Nov 1, Will Rogers Museum & Downtown, Claremore, OK

Persnickity, The Sequel Oct 23-28, Har-Ber Village, Grove, OK Power Sports Expo 2025 Oct 24-26, Muskogee Hatbox Event Park, Muskogee, OK Beautiful Monsters Halloween Drag Show Oct 24, Ned’s, Tahlequah, OK DJ Shawn Solo Oct 24, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK The Great Divide Oct 25, Muskogee Civic Center, Muskogee, OK Downtown Muskogee Boo-Nanza Oct 25, Downtown Muskogee, OK

Falliday Celebration Nov 1, Backroad Vineyard, Okay, OK Ned’s Halloween Hangover Party Nov 1, Ned’s, Tahlequah, OK NSU Homecoming Party with DJ Shawn Solo Nov 1, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK Patti Steel Nov 1, Magnolia House, Prairie Grove, AR Sons of Turner Nov 6, The Deck, Cookson, OK Kyler Smith & the Sunday Sinners Nov 7, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

DJ Ray Ray Oct 25, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK Fall Harvest Days Oct 25, Sequoyah’s Cabin Museum, Sallisaw, OK Route 66 Pecan & Music Festival Oct 25-26, The Nut House, Claremore, OK

Blaine Bailey Nov 7, Hard Rock Casino, Catoosa, OK Brett & Terri Nov 8, The Deck, Cookson, OK SkasdiCon Nov 8, Chota Conference Center, Tahlequah, OK

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- Fall Events -

DJ Shawn Solo Nov 8, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

Castle Christmas Nov 27-Dec 31, The Castle, Muskogee, OK

Veteran’s Day Check local listings for parades and observances

Garden of Lights Nov 27 – Jan 1, Honor Heights Park, Muskogee, OK

Ricochet with Becky Hobbs Nov 13, Muskogee Civic Center, Muskogee, OK

Santa’s Ozark Mountain Village Nov 28-29, Har-Ber Village, Grove, OK

Zach Glover & Vintage Nov 14, The Deck, Cookson, OK

Polar Express Pajama Party Nov 29, Roxy Theater, Muskogee, OK

Jake Marlin & The Reckless Nov 14, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

Sons of Turner Nov 29, The Deck, Cookson, OK

Patti Steel & Carl Carbonell Nov 14, Mercury Lounge, Tulsa, OK

The Wizards of Winter Nov 29, Muskogee Civic Center, OK

“The Game’s Afoot” by Ken Ludwig Nov 14-16 & 21-23, Tahlequah Community Playhouse, Tahlequah, OK

DJ Shawn Solo Nov 29, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

Kota Lewis Nov 15, Ned’s, Tahlequah, OK Borrowed Money Nov 15, The Deck, Cookson, OK Ladies Night Out Nov 20, Downtown Tahlequah, OK Joe Mack Nov 21, Ned’s, Tahlequah, OK Canyon Sons Nov 21, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK Dickens on the Boulevard Nov 21-22, Downtown Claremore, OK DJ Shawn Solo Nov 22, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK Night at the North Pole Nov 25, Fort Gibson, OK

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Blaine Bailey Nov 29, Choctaw Casino, Durant, OK

DECEMBER Christmas Tree Lighting & Concert Dec 4, Norris Park, Tahlequah, OK Fort Gibson Christmas Parade Dec 5, Fort Gibson, OK BC & The Big Rig Dec 5, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK Polar Express Pajama Party Dec 5-6, Roxy Theater, Muskogee, OK Victorian Christmas Fundraiser Dec 5-7, Thompson House, Tahlequah, OK Santa’s Ozark Mountain Village Dec 5-6, 12 & 19-20, Har-Ber Village, Grove, OK Cookie Stroll on Main Dec 6, Downtown Tahlequah, OK

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DJ Shawn Solo Dec 6, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

DJ Shawn Solo Dec 19, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

Council Hill – Dad Rock Night Dec 12, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

Sons of Turner Dec 20, The Deck, Cookson, OK

Borrowed Money Dec 13, The Deck, Cookson, OK

DJ Ray Ray Dec 26, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

DJ Shawn Solo Dec 13, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

DJ Shawn Solo Dec 27, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

Muskogee Christmas Parade Dec 15, Muskogee, OK

NYE Party Hosted by DJ Shawn Solo Dec 31, Dewain’s Place, Tahlequah, OK

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