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2014 Spring Visitors Guide
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Powwow connects visitors to tradition
Arts MUSKOGEE ART GUILD JUDGED ART SHOW AND SALE, April 5 through 12, Arrowhead Mall. The event is open to the public. Categories: Oil/acrylic on canvas; canvas board; masonite or wood; watercolor/acrylic on paper; drawing — pastels, charcoal, pencil, pen and ink or monoprints; mixed media; photography and threedimensional free standing art. Information and registration: (918) 683-4200 or (918) 9311981. ART SHOW AND SALE, April 6 through 30, Five Civilized Tribes Museum. Information: (877) 587-4237. ARTISTS’ RECEPTION, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12, The Gallery Downtown. Meet and greet with artists displaying in the gallery. ART UNDER THE OAKS, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19 and 20, Five Civilized Tribes Museum. Handmade arts and crafts, food and entertainment. Information: (877) 5874237.
Events HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING TOUR, 4 p.m. March 29, Beckman Park. Join a group tour for an afternoon stroll through the Founders’ Place and Kendall Place Historic Districts of Muskogee. Walk along Silk Stocking Lane where the city's founders built their finest homes. Cost: $5 (cash only). Wear comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather. Information: okieheritage.com. DAFFODIL DAY AND TEA, March 29, ThomasForeman Historic Home. Cost: $5, which includes tea and home tour. The Muskogee Garden Club has planted 1,500 daffodils in the
By E.I. Hillin
Phoenix Staff Writer
Special photo by John Hasler
A family pauses for portraits in front of azaleas blooming in Honor Heights Park during last year’s Azalea Festival. Thomas-Foreman Historic Home gardens. For $10 you can start your tour at Three Rivers Museum, 220 Elgin St., and take a trolley from there to the Thomas-Foreman Home to enjoy a plant sale, spring daffodils and a tea provided by Muskogee Garden Club members. 30TH ANNUAL AZALEA PAGEANT, March 29, Roxy Theatre. The pageant is held each year and is open to girls from birth to 18 years. Winners will receive crowns, banners, and trophies and will be eligible to ride in the Azalea Parade. Information: Debbie Morgan, (918) 4632693. MUSKOGEE RUN, 8 a.m. April 12, Honor Heights Park. Information and registration: www.themuskogeerun.eventb rite.com. AZALEA-FEST CRAFT SHOW, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 12, VFW Post 474, 3811 W. Okmulgee Ave. Information
and applications: (918) 6868005. PARTY IN THE PARK, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., April 19, The Papilion, Honor Heights Park. Tasting of Oklahoma wines and beer and food from Muskogee-area restaurants. Music by NSU Jazz Ensemble. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door; includes tasting glass. Proceeds benefit Turn Wine into Water. Information: (918) 680-1239. 31ST ANNUAL QUICHE AND SALAD LUNCHEON AND BAKE SALE, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 24, St. Joseph Church Parish. A variety of delicious salads, quiche and a drink. Cost: $7. Homemade baked goods for sale. Information: (918) 616-7956. A NIGHT IN THE TROPICS, 6 p.m. June 21, Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. A fundraiser benefiting the Kelly B. Todd Cerebral Palsy and Neuro-Muscular
Center. The menu: Whole roasted hog; a variety of island side dishes and tropical drinks. Dancing will be led by Randy McBride. Silent and live auctions available. Seating is limited. Information and reservations: (918) 6834621.
Festivals 15th ANNUAL BARE BONES INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL, April 3 through 13. Headquarters: Studio Broadway, 213 W. Broadway. Information: (918) 608-5394.
Parades AZALEA FESTIVAL PARADE, 11 a.m. April 12, downtown Muskogee. Theme: Celebrations. No entry fees. Information: (918) 684-6302, ext. 28.
Sunrise Ross attended many powwows during her early years. “You watch it, you’re around it, you become part of it,” Ross said. Ross of Coweta will be Head Lady Dancer at the ninth annual Azalea Powwow, scheduled for 2 to 10 p.m. April 19 at the Muskogee Civic Center. Powwow visitors will have the chance to explore a variety of Native American traditions. A dance contest will be held. Gourd dancing and tribal music will take place throughout the day. “I’ve grown up around the powwow arena,” said Ross, of Muscogee (Creek) and Otoe Missouri descent. “My grandfather was an emcee to many powwows.” Ross’ immersion into the culture of dancing from an early age has stayed with her. She has passed it down to her children. “I started dancing at an early age,” Ross said. “I remember taking my kids into the arena when they were really young.” Ross will be performing the Southern Cloth style of dancing. Other women’s dancing styles include buckskin, fancy shawl and jingle dress. “Southern Cloth is a simple, meek, graceful dance style,” she said. Head Man Dancer will be Larry Tsosie, a member of the Kiowa and Navajo tribes. Men’s dance styles will include traditional, straight, fancy and grass. The “tiny tots” also will have their chance to show their unique dancing style. The Azalea Powwow has become one of the highlights of the Muskogee area’s spring events. “We started out very
If you go WHAT: Ninth annual Azalea Powwow. WHEN: 2 to 10 p.m. April 19. WHERE: Muskogee Civic Center, 425 Boston St. INFORMATION: Charlene Allen, (918) 3515892 or Joyce Deere, (918) 230-4734. ADMISSION: $3. SCHEDULE: Gourd Dancing, 2-5 p.m. Dinner Break, 5-6 p.m. Gourd Dancing, 6-7 p.m. Grand Entry, 7 p.m.
small at St. Paul (United) Methodist, and it’s expanded each year,” said Fife Indian United Methodist Church board chairperson Cheryl Hensley. Fife and the city of Muskogee Multicultural Division will host the annual Azalea Powwow. “We have honored guests coming — Miss Indian Oklahoma, Robynn Rulo, and Junior Miss Indian Oklahoma, Nikki Amos,” Hensley said. Edwin Marshall, public relations manager for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, will be the master of ceremonies for the powwow. Marshall is looking forward to participants and visitors from all over Oklahoma, he said. The projected attendance is in the thousands. “It’s an honor being associated in the head staff with other very distinguished individuals in the Indian Country,” Marshall said. Head Gourd Dancer for the powwow is Ira Kauley, Kiowa, and Head Singer is Kinsel Lieb, Ponca. Reach E.I. Hillin at (918) 684-2926 or ehillin @muskogeephoenix.com.
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