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Through Oct 14 The Ugly Duckling presented by the Oklahoma Children’s Theatre (2501 N Blackwelder) is adapted from the Hans Christian Anderson story about a little duck who just doesn’t fit in. $9 adults, $6 children 2-12. Wednesdays & Fridays, 10-11am; Saturdays & Sundays, 2-3pm. 951-0011, www.oklahomachildrenstheatre.com.
Oct 14-Nov 27 Cowboy Arts Association 46th Annual Exhibition & Sale at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum showcases over 100 paintings, drawings & sculptures.
Oct 14-Jan 8 Traditional Cowboy Arts Association 13th Annual Exhibition & Sale at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum showcases the work of association members to preserve the arts of saddlemaking, bit & spur making, silversmithing & rawhide braiding and the role of these traditional crafts in cowboy culture in the American West.
Through Oct 16 Passages at the OKC Museum of Art presents the world-premier of an interactive, non-sectarian traveling exhibition that tells the dramatic story of the capturing, preservation, translation & new discoveries of the Bible. Tickets are $19.95, $12 for members, $11.95 for children ages 6-18, FREE for children 5 and under. Price includes museum admission.
Oct 22-Dec 30 No Heaven Awaits Us at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is an exhibition of contemporary Chinese photography & video.
Through Oct 23 Magical Mystery Masks: The Art of G. Patrick Riley at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art (1900 W MacArthur, Shawnee) features the work of Oklahoma artist Patrick Riley. 878-5300, www.mgmoa.org.
Through Nov 13 The Art of the Tool Exhibit at Science Museum Oklahoma combines form with function by examining the tools that creative professionals use. FREE with paid museum admission.
Through Nov 20 The Bowie Knife: Icon of American Character at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum looks at the history, art & legacy of the Bowie Knife.
Through Dec 30 Robert Rauschenberg: Prints from Universal Limited Art Editions, 1962-2008 at the Fred Jones Jr.
Museum of Art examines the extensive collaboration between Robert Rauschenberg & the fine art print publisher, Universal Limited Art Editions.
Through 2011 The Uncanny Adventures of Okie Cartoonists at the Oklahoma History Center explores how Oklahomans have played a major role in the evolution of comic books, comic strips, & editorial cartoons. FREE Oklahoma City! Sooner or Later on the second floor of City Hall (200 N Walker) presents the history of city government from 1889 to the present. MondayFriday 8am-5pm. 297-2391.
Poodles & Pastries & Other Important Matters: New Paintings by Franco Mondini-Ruiz at the OKC Museum of Art features works by the San Antonio & New Yorkbased artist.
Through Jan 8 Cowboys & Indians Revisited at Science Museum Oklahoma features artwork that focuses on the rich heritage of Oklahoma’s frontier & how the dynamic between cowboys & Indians forever changed the landscape of the state. Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs at the Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History is an interactive exhibition on the history & evolution of dogs. Ghost Ranch & The Faraway Nearby at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum features the work of fine-art photographer Craig Varjabedian as he portrays the longtime home of Georgia O’Keeffe in this traveling exhibition.
Through May 2012 Pickin’ & Grinnin’: Roy Clark, Hee Haw & Country Humor at the Oklahoma History Center celebrates Oklahoma’s ties to the beloved television show.
Through Jun 2012 The Return of Elegance at the Oklahoma History Center features 29 evening gowns worn by Oklahoma women at inaugural balls & other special occasions as well as footwear & handbags covering the period of 1912-1985.
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Oklahoma Driven: Cars, Collectors & the Birth of the Oklahoma Highway Commission at the Oklahoma History Center spotlights the exciting cars & new roads that accelerated the shaping of a young state. Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havana by Michael Eastman at the OKC Museum of Art features 29 largescale photographs that evoke the nostalgia & wealth of a bygone era.
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October Daily Events 1-2 FREE Annual Guthrie Art & Wine Festival in downtown Guthrie is two days of live music, art, drama, music & interactive exhibits for children. 260-2345, www. guthrieescape.com. WW2 Weapons & Tactics Demonstration at Fort Gibson Historic Site (907 N Garrison, Fort Gibson) demonstrates the US Army Infantry during WW2. $3 adults, $2.50 seniors, $1 students & military with ID. Saturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 9am-2pm. 918-478-2669, www.okhistory.org.
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