Bartlesville in the News

The Bartlesville Area History Museum will show the British thriller “The 39 Steps” during its next "Movie Monday," a brown bag event set for April 8. The feature will be shown from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the museum, located on the fifth floor of City Hall, 401 S. Johnstone Ave. “This production is a remake of an Alfred Hitchcock film," said BAHM Coordinator Jo Crabtree. "However, it inclines more to a lighthearted tone than the original 1935 version and is also the first color...

Spring 66!   The Bartlesville Art Association will present its 66th Annual Spring Art Show and Sale April 6 through 27 in the Price Tower Gallery. This yearly event draws artists from the entire region, well-known professionals and talented students alike, excited by the opportunity to display their work in the prestigious Frank Lloyd Wright landmark. Members and non-members of the BAA are welcome to enter the show and compete for significant recognition and prizes. Entries must be checked in to the gallery on...

The public is invited to attend the 11:30 a.m., Friday, March 29th groundbreaking ceremony for the new urban green space in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, known as Tower Center at Unity Square. The event will include special guest Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell and will take place at the corner of Silas Street and Osage Avenue. This urban green space, designed by Ambler Architects, unites Frank Lloyd Wright’s historic Price Tower and the nearby Taliesin-designed Bartlesville Community Center, and will feature an outdoor...

The popular “Bartlesville Oil Flyer” excursion train is arriving a little early this year for three trips from the city depot on Saturday, March 23. Normally scheduled in late spring, the event has been moved up so passenger views won’t be obscured by heavy foliage along the right-of-way. Tickets for the hour-long experience are on sale at the Visitor Information Center on the North end of the downtown depot at 201 SW Keeler Ave.. The train ride is part of the annual Whistle-and-Ride celebration, which...

Bartlesville Area History Museum Education Coordinator Betty Keim will present "Tornadoes, Twisters and Terror" — a program concerning the 1982 tornado that brought devastation to west Bartlesville 37 years ago — on March 14, BAHM Coordinator Jo Crabtree said this week.   The program will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the museum, located on the fifth floor of City Hall, 401 S. Johnstone Ave.   "Anyone living in the community in March of 1982 can tell you, without thinking about it, where they...

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 (Bartlesville, OK) –The public is invited to attend the 11:30 a.m., Friday, March 29th  groundbreaking ceremony for the new urban green space in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, known as Tower Center at Unity Square. The event will include special guest Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell and will take place at the corner of Silas Street and Osage Avenue This urban green space, designed by Ambler Architects, unites Frank Lloyd Wright’s historic Price Tower and the nearby Taliesin-designed...

The BAHM is offering an educational, informative, fun-filled two days for 2nd - 6th grade children during Spring Break, BAHM Education Coordinator Betty Keim said this week. The event will be held from 1-3 p.m. March 20-21. Day 1:“Badges and Blazes” Learning about the history of law enforcement and fire departments in Washington County. An officer from both Police and Fire will share important information about their roles in the community to keep citizens and their families safe. Day 2:"Bridges of...

In conjunction with Black History Month, the Bartlesville Area History Museum will host a special program celebrating the triumphs of African Americans on Feb. 28. BAHM Education Coordinator Betty Keim will present the program, set for noon to 1:30 p.m., at the museum, located at 401 S. Johnstone Ave. In 1976, President Gerald Ford decreed a National observance of “Black History Month” in order to honor the contributions of African Americans to the history of the United States of America. Examples of these...

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – Join OKM Music for Opus No. 35 at the Circle Cinema Theater (10 S. Lewis Ave., Tulsa, OK 74101) on Thursday, February 28. Enjoy an evening of hors d’oeuvres, drinks, entertainment by Harmony Project Tulsa, and the showing of the 1995 film, Mr. Holland’s Opus. As OKM Music enters its 35th Annniversary of bringing events and celebrated artists from all over the world, Opus No. 35 is a celebration of OKM Music’s rich history of community collaboration in Northeastern Oklahoma....

The Bartlesville Symphony’s upcoming “Heart & Soul” concert will feature a surprise musical guest, noted local pianist Wade Daniel. “I often like to include a special guest on our Valentine concert,” commented BSO conductor Lauren Green. “Wade and I have talked about this for several years and I’m excited that he’ll finally be performing with us.” “Heart and Soul,” the orchestra’s annual Valentine concert, takes place Saturday, February 9 at 7:30...