Historic dancing newsletter

Here's the newsletter from Stephanie K. I thought I'd pass it on to you all.

God bless,
Rachel M.
Class of 2005 Reporter


Hooray - Gmail finally got rich text formatting!  So now these e-mails should be a little easier to follow!
 
Keep in mind that unless I specify that you must be in period attire,
these events are open to the public and you may attend (as a
"spectator" at the reenactments) in modern clothes.

1) Harn Homestead Opportunity in OKC
Land Run Volunteers Needed

-from their website- We need volunteers to assist with the historic
Land Run reenactment on April 20, 21, and 22.  Over 300 children
participate in this annual event.  We need at least 15 volunteers each
day from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. to assist with the reenactment of
general store sales, setting up campsites and campfires, and the run.
We will have volunteer training in March to assign specific duties.
If interested, please call Jana S. at (contact Rachel for phone number).

2) Stillwater will host its annual "Land Run Day" on Sat., April 16.
The timeframe I was told is 10-2 or so, with a group doing historic
dances as part of the festivities.  When I know more, I will pass it
along.

3) Our Oklahoma City area historic dance group will be meeting (in
casual clothes and shoes) on the third Thursday of April (21) from
6:30-8:30 pm at the Moore library (off of 4th St. and I-35 in Moore).
We should have plenty of room in the "A" room to begin going over our
program for the summer ball we are hosting.  *April-July practices
will be in preparation for the summer ball. You are welcome to come to
the practices even if not participating in the ball.  The ball will
not include any dance instruction, though I will still be calling the
dances as we go along.  More info to follow.
Many thanks to Cynthia and Mr. & Mrs. G. for providing the
delicious refreshments last month- we had such a great time trying the
period dances to Celtic music at our March practice!

4) Batters Up: An 1889 Baseball Game will take place on Fri., Apr. 22,
at 6:30.  The Oklahoma Territorial Musuem in Guthrie sponsors this event
every year as part of their '89er Days celebration.  I have a blast
every time as these guys play baseball according to the rules of 1889
(e.g. an actual rule was "No killing the umpire").  The Cottonwood
Flats baseball field in Guthrie is home to this game - feel free to
come and observe in comfortable, casual clothes and bring a picnic.
Call 405/282-1889 for more info.
GUYS: Any male (around 18 or older - ask the museum about age minimum)
who wants can be part of this game.  You just have to attend one
practice the Fri. before the game, so it's not a huge time commitment
or anything.  The museum provides the period uniform for you to wear
for the game and a group picture as a momento for you to keep.

5) April 23-24, Fort Gibson will hold its annual "Old Fort Days."  I
haven't heard what activities will be taking place those two days, but
it should be fun.

6) The grand reopening of the fully restored Peter Conser 1890's
farmhouse in Heavener, OK, will be May 21.  More details should be
coming soon.

7) Sat., June 4th will be the period Lawn Social at the Murrell Home in
Tahlequah, OK.  This (usually 3 hour) social at the only remaining
antebellum plantation home in OK is lovely!  I have heard that 4
different time periods will be represented this year, so that should
be fun.  There are various period
activities going on throughout the afternoon, including dancing on the
lawn.  If you would like to portray a 1st person character for this
event, contact Martha R. of OHS at (contact Rachel for email address).  She'll give
you info on your character ahead of time for you to study up on.
Spectators can come and go and participate in the fun without having
to be in period attire (it's a lot cooler that way!).

8) Battle of Tribbey, June 10-12th, in Tribbey, OK.  This reenactment
is held about 45 Min. SE of OKC, off of Hwy 102.  This is the closest
Civil War event to OKC that I am aware of.  One really cool thing
about this event is the wonderful fireworks display after the Sat.
evening dance by the local volunteer fire dept. (for whom this event
is a fundraiser). Details on the reenactment are at:
http://www.wildfiremusicfestival.com/.

9) One event in OK that I really look forward to every June is the
OKMozart Festival in Bartlesville, OK.  I like to go for a few days
every year and attend the concerts (there are several styles of music,
not just Mozart!) and other programs/tours, go shopping, eat (a lot of
great stuff!) - it's all wonderful!  www.okmozart.com
A few items you might be interested in helping with/attending at OKMozart:
- (6/16) 1910-1940 style show at the Frank Phillips Mansion (We can
use both guys and ladies for this).
- (6/17) Victorian Hat workshop
- (6/17) Period dance workshop (both genders needed)
Contact Martha R. (info in #7's info) if you are interested in
helping with any of those three items.  It doesn't usually cost
anything to just help.

10) Tulip Academy (1850's young people's school)
July 15-17, 2005 in Arkansas - great opportunity for 14-18 young men and women to learn living history skills at a great price!  Please let me know ASAP if you are planning on going or have any questions.

Let me know if you have any questions on any of these events or if you
know of any events I should include in a future list.

Have a wonderful week!

Blessings,
Stephanie


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"I have had prayers answered - most strangely so sometimes - but I think our heavenly Father's loving-kindness has been even more evident in what He has refused me."
-Lewis Carroll