Bartlesville in the News

The public is invited to the first ArtNight of the year presented by the Bartlesville Art Association (BAA). Guest speaker will be Addie Roanhorse, renowned Osage artist. She uses aspects of her indigenous culture in her personal mixed-media work and in her role as Senior Graphic Designer for the Osage Nation.   Roanhorse will share the challenge of using cross-discipline design working with architects and museum developers for the “Momentary”, a new museum being built...

If you are looking for something to do with your kids or grandkids during the Christmas/New Year’s break bring them to the Outdoor Ice Rink at the north end of the downtown Depot. The Ice Rink will be open the following days and hours: Dec. 26-Dec. 30 1:00-9:00pm       Ice Rink open – $10 admission (includes skates) Dec. 31 1:00-4:00pm       Ice Rink open – $10 admission (includes skates) Jan. 1-5 1:00-9:00pm      ...

With a rich cultural heritage and the most diverse landscape in the nation, Oklahoma is a one-of-a-kind vacation destination. The 2019 Oklahoma Travel Guide highlights the stories of the places and people that make Oklahoma such a special place to live and visit. This new guide from the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department is designed to represent a modern twist on the classic storybook. The cover’s gold foiling and texture give it a look and feel that resemble an antique, leather-bound book. Inside,...

BARTLESVILLE — ‘Twas the day before Christkindl, And all through the Ville The weather was stirring For quite a winter thrill So St. Nicholas and his OKM team Moved the market inside To Mary Martha Outreach Where everyone could abide Please join OKM Music for a magical Christkindl Market being held this Saturday, December 8 at Catholic Charities Mary Martha Outreach located at 1845 W. 4th St, next to United Grocery Store. Enjoy delicious German food, Glühwein, Fireball Cider, Snowman juice,...

The BAHM will host a holiday reception in honor of the Bartlesville Quilters Guild from 1 – 2 p.m., on Dec. 19 with refreshments.   The public is invited to join the museum and Quilters Guild members as a small token of appreciation for sharing their beautiful Christmas quilts for the current exhibit. Thirty-eight hand and machine made quilts have been on display since July, with wonderful response from all museum visitors. Exhibits help drive museum efforts to preserve the heritage of Washington County,...

The Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra is seeking our next music star in the 2018-2019 Myrna Hershberger Young Artist Competition.   The competition provides young musicians the opportunity for exposure within the community through a solo performance with the Bartlesville Symphony.  Additionally, a $500 cash prize will be awarded to each of the winners. Any instrumentalist (including piano) or vocalist in grades 10 through 12 may apply.  All applicants must be at least 15 years old at the time of the...

 BARTLESVILLE — Bring the whole family for a traditional German Christkindl Market from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 8 on Dewey Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets in downtown Bartlesville. Presented by OKM Music, enjoy shopping, music, food, beer/wine garden and children’s activities. “We are so excited to bring back the magic of a European Christmas to Bartlesville for our second annual Christkindl Market,” said Mary Lynn Mihm, OKM Music Chairwoman. This year, the market will include great...

  November 28, 1873 proved to be an important day for Bartlesville, Oklahoma and for generations of families to follow…..on that day, Frank F. Phillips was born in Scotia, Nebraska.  Over the next 77 years, this man led a new industry into the 20th century and by doing so, put Bartlesville on the map.   His legacy to this community can be seen and felt everywhere today, from the buildings in the Phillips complex downtown, to Frank Phillips Blvd, Frank Phillips Field (airport), the Frank Phillips...

A wonderful holiday tradition returns again this year at Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve with the spectacular Wonderland of Lights. The grounds and buildings of Woolaroc will be covered with over 750,000 lights as the historic ranch transforms itself into a magical winter wonderland! The lights will be turned on Friday, November 23rd and will be on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5-9 p.m., through December 23rd. Admission to Wonderland of Lights is $6 for adults and $1 for children 11 and under. “This is...

We are pleased to announce new additions to the Price Tower Arts Center team. Louann Buhlinger joins us as our new development director managing donor engagement and institutional advancement. Louann comes to us from The University of Tulsa where she worked for the TU College of Law managing strategic communications, communications and donor relations. Previously Louann also served as the communications director for Tulsa Public Schools, vice president of Communication Graphics Inc., executive director of the Global...