Weekend Look: Events in town and around

By Erik Tryggestad and Chris Colberg

Published: June 29, 2007

1.Celebrate July Fourth at the inaugural Red, White & Boom on the River. The festivities will kick off at 4 p.m. Monday with the KOMA-FM 92.5 Rock and Roll Reunion on the River, featuring Blood, Sweat and Tears and more, plus fireworks. There's music at 4 p.m. Tuesday with the KMGL-FM 104.1 Patriotic Pops on the River, and more fireworks. Catch more bands on two stages — and still more fireworks — at KKNG-FM 93.3's Red Dirt on the River, starting at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

The free event is at Downtown Airpark, two miles south of Intestate 40 on Western. On-site parking is $5. For more information, go online to www.bricktownokc.com.

2.NORMAN — The 24th annual Jazz in June festival is in full swing this weekend. Hear the Big G Jazz Trio and the Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey tonight in the Brookhaven Village parking lot, 3700 N Robinson.

Miss Brown to You, Edmar Castaneda, Garaj Mahal and Joel Young and Friends will perform Saturday night, also at Brookhaven.

For more information, go online to www.jazzin june.org.

3.EDMOND — The annual LibertyFest is this weekend. A Taste of Edmond lets you sample foods from local restaurants. The event will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday in downtown Edmond, near Broadway and Second Street. Taste all you want for $10 per adult. Children 10 and younger eat free.

You also can catch KiteFest, a car show, a rodeo and the annual road rally this weekend in Edmond, leading up to a parade, festival and fireworks on July Fourth. For a full schedule, go online to www.libertyfest.com.

4.Celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Ford Center at the free All Access Tour 2007. Skate with the Blazers, get out on the field with the Yard Dawgz and hear live music from The Click Five, Blake O., Cardinal Trait and more. Sample desserts, entrees and appetizers from the Ford Center's restaurants.

The event is from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Ford Center, 100 W Reno. For more information, call 602-8700.

5.YUKON — Kick off your Fourth of July celebration a day early with a Tribute to Yukon Veterans. The salute includes music from Mike Black and the Stingrays and Irv Wagner's Concert Band — and fireworks. It begins at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday in Chisholm Trail Park, 500 W Vandement.

A car show, children's parade, craft tents, petting zoo and (of course) fireworks are part of Yukon's Freedom Fest, starting at 8 a.m. Wednesday in Chisholm Trail Park and Yukon City Park, 2200 S Holly. For more information, call 350-8937.

6.From Airedales to Yorkshire terriers, you'll see breeds battle to be named top dog at this weekend's OKC Summer Classic Dog Shows. See more than 145 American Kennel Club breeds and get up close with the canines at the Meet the Breeds booths.

The shows are from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Sunday at Cox Convention Center, 1 Myriad Gardens. Admission is $6 and $2 for children younger than 12. For more information and a schedule, go online to www.okcdogshows.com.

7.Indie rock group Dashboard Confessional headlines KJ 103's Summer Jam. Local rockers Minutes Too Far open the show, and there's more music from Saving Jane, Blake O., Kat DeLuna and "American Idol” runner-up Katharine McPhee.

Doors open at 6:30; the music starts at 7:30 tonight at the Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center, 425 E California. Tickets to the all-ages show are $28. For more information, call (866) 465-5483.

8.MIDWEST CITY — Brian Regan is befuddled by everything from "blank inside” greeting cards to the concept of "going halfsies on a pie.” The comedian, a regular on Comedy Central and David Letterman's "Late Show,” will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Rose State Performing Arts Theater, 6000 Trosper.

Tickets are $36.50 and are available online at myticketoffice.com. For more information, go online to www.brianregan.com or call 297-2264.

9.If you haven't been able to see any of the SoundBites in the Park lunchtime concerts, take off early today (hey, it's Friday) and catch a Sunset SoundBites performance by The Groove Merchants. The free top-40 music, presented by the Downtown OKC Business Improvement District and the Skirvin Hilton, will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in Couch Park, Broadway and Robinson on Robert S. Kerr Avenue. Drinks and appetizers will be on sale. For more information on the show, go online to www.downtownokc.com or call 235-3500.

10.Hear the soulful music of Jets Inc. at this weekend's Sunday Twilight Concert, presented by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City. The free show will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at MetroTech, 1000 Springlake Drive. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic if you so desire, but no pets (including sharks — get it?). For more information, go online to www.arts councilokc.com or call 270-4848.

1.WEWOKA — Don't miss the popular Cedar Street Blues and Jazz Festival, featuring live jazz bands, beer garden, wine tasting and food vendors. The event on Main Street will run from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday. For more information, call (405) 257-5485 or go online to www.wewoka.com.

2.DUNCAN — The July Jam offers plenty of live family entertainment at a campout and jam festival at Shady Oaks RV Park. From State Highway 81 and Plato Road, go nine miles east on Plato Road to Duncan Lake Road, then a half-mile south. Free potluck is at 6 p.m. Saturday, and activities run through July Fourth. For more information, call (580) 255-7042.

3.JAY — The Huckleberry Festival offers a car show, five-kilometer run, carnival, parade, games, music, arts and crafts. Come and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, pies and free ice cream with huckleberry sauce. The free event runs from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and Saturday in downtown Jay. For more information, call (918) 253-8698.

4.VIAN — The Run for the Clovers Box Turtle Race offers family fun at the Driftwood Nature Center. Watermelon, hayrides, games and a box turtle rally highlight the Tenkiller State Park event. There is also a beauty contest for box turtles and a member of their pit crew. Please do not paint anything on your turtle and contact the park for race regulations.

The free events will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday. Going east on Interstate 40, take Exit 287 and follow State Highway 100 north through Gore to the park. For more information, call (918) 489-5643.

5.BIXBY — The Green Corn Festival features a carnival, craft vendors, food, live entertainment, parade, games, five-kilometer run and more. The free event at Charley Young Park in downtown Bixby runs from 6 to 11 tonight and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. For more information, call (918) 366-9445.

6.PAULS VALLEY — Heritage Days Rodeo features saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, calf roping, team roping, steer wrestling, girls' barrel racing and bull riding. Other attractions include a live band each night and appearances by Miss Rodeo USA.

The rodeo begins at 8 tonight and Saturday at the Roundup Club Arena in Wacker Park, north on Chickasaw Street. For more information, go online to www.paulsvalley.com.

7.BRAGGS — Celebrate the summer holiday with canoe races, boat and wagon rides, a campfire program and much more during the Fourth of July Blowout. Cabins, campsites and recreational vehicle hookups are available. The free event runs today through Wednesday at Greenleaf State Park. From Interstate 40, take Exit 287 (Gore/Webbers Falls) and follow State Highway 100 to State Highway 10, then go north to the park. For more information, call (918) 487-5196 or go online to www.oklahoma parks.com.

8.CARNEGIE — Enjoy American Indian dancing by the Kiowa Gourd Clan and admire the beautiful shawls and headdresses. The Kiowa Gourd Clan Powwow will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the city park. For more information, go online to www.travel ok.com.

9.CARNEY — The Carney Fireman's Festival includes a firemen's competition, food, crafts, fireworks and a street dance. The free festival will run from 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday on Main Street. For more information, call (405) 865-2380.

10.TULSA — Light Opera Oklahoma will present "Trial by Jury” and "Cabaret” at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, 110 E Second St. For more information, call (918) 596-7111.