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November 2022
The Daughter of Dawn film screening at the Poncan Theatre
On Sunday, November 6, from 2 to 4 p.m., the Pioneer Woman Museum and Statue will host a film screening of The Daughter of Dawn at the Poncan Theatre, located at 104 East Grand Avenue in Ponca City. Rather than a set ticket price, patrons are encouraged to give a donation as admission to the screening. The program begins at 2 p.m. with an introduction of the film by Jeff Moore, executive director of the Oklahoma Historical Society’s OKPOP Museum…
Find out more »Choctaw Code Talkers film screening and discussion *canceled*
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Oklahoma History Center (OHC) will screen portions of an updated film about the Choctaw Code Talkers of the first World War on Saturday, November 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. The screening will be followed by a discussion. Clips of the film will be shown in the Musser Learning Lab on the first floor of the OHC. The screening is free to attend with paid admission to the OHC. For more information…
Find out more »December 2022
Dust to Eat (2021) film screening and discussion
On Saturday, December 3, the Oklahoma History Center will screen the film Dust to Eat (2021), which will be followed by a discussion. It takes the viewer through the drought and ensuing dust storms of the thirties from the perspective of Caroline Henderson, who, with her husband, stayed behind to save the family farm. Through poignant narration and imagery, the film explores the lasting impact of one of the worst natural disasters in our nation’s history 85 years after it…
Find out more »Steamboat Heroine discussion *canceled*
The discussion on the discovery and recovery of the steamboat Heroine previously scheduled for Saturday, December 10 has been canceled. On May 6, 1838, Heroine was navigating the Red River on its way to Fort Towson to deliver much-needed supplies to soldiers stationed there. The 1830s side paddlewheel steamboat was 20 minutes from its destination when it hit a snag and sank. Everyone on board survived, but the supplies and ship were lost. In 1999 the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS)…
Find out more »Sherwood Forest (2022) documentary
The documentary Sherwood Forest (2022) by the late Academy Award-winning producer Gray Fredrickson will air on OETA on Thursday, December 29, at 7 p.m. The documentary follows the story of Samuel Lloyd Noble and a number of American roughnecks who carried out a lengthy top-secret mission to solve the problem of oil shortages in World War II. From March 1943 to March 1944, Noble and his crews drilled 106 wells in one year in a small oil field in Sherwood…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a Movie Night featuring the film Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) in its theater on Friday, December 30, at 7 p.m. “Horsing Around with Will” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., during which families can enjoy activities and crafts relating to the movie’s theme. Admission to the movie is free, and guests can also enjoy free popcorn and drinks while watching the film, thanks to the Bank of Commerce’s…
Find out more »January 2023
Movie Night featuring Will Rogers in Mr. Skitch (1933)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a Movie Night featuring the comedy film Mr. Skitch (1933), starring Will Rogers and ZaSu Pitts, in its theater on Friday, January 27, at 7 p.m.
“Horsing Around with Will” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., during which families can enjoy activities and crafts relating to the movie’s theme. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. This event is FREE to attend, thanks to sponsorship by the Bank of Commerce. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Will Rogers Movie Night is held on the last Friday of the month.
Find out more »February 2023
Movie Night featuring Oklahoma! (1955)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a Movie Night featuring the classic film Oklahoma! (1955), in its theater on Friday, February 24, at 7 p.m.
“Horsing Around with Will” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., during which families can enjoy activities and crafts relating to the movie’s theme. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. This event is FREE to attend, thanks to sponsorship by the Bank of Commerce. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Will Rogers Movie Night is held on the last Friday of the month.
Find out more »March 2023
“Second Saturday Silents” film screening featuring Tom Mix in The Last Trail (1927)
On Saturday morning, March 11, at 11 a.m. at Circle Cinema in Tulsa, the Second Saturday Silents film series will feature Tom Mix in The Last Trail (1921). The silent film will be accompanied by Bill Rowland of the American Theater Organ Society (Sooner State Chapter) on Circle’s restored 1928 theater pipe organ. With support from Play Music Tulsa. All tickets to the special showing are FREE courtesy of the Hughes Lumber Company of Tulsa and Dewey! The Last Trail…
Find out more »Te Ata (2016) film screening
On Saturday, March 11, from noon to 2 p.m., the Oklahoma History Center will screen the film Te Ata (2016).
Te Ata (TAY’ AH-TAH) is based on the inspiring, true story of Mary Thompson Fisher, a woman who traversed cultural barriers to become one of the greatest Indigenous performers of all time. Born in Indian Territory and raised on the songs and stories of her Chickasaw culture, Te Ata’s journey to find her true calling led her through isolation, discovery, love, and a stage career that culminated in performances for a United States president, European royalty and audiences across the world. Yet, of all the stories she shared, none are more inspiring than her own.
The film will be shown in the Chesapeake Event Center and Gallery. Register for the film screening by clicking here. Registration closes on March 4.
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Will Rogers in They Had to See Paris (1929)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a Movie Night featuring the film They Had to See Paris (1929), starring Will Rogers, in its theater on Friday, March 31, at 7 p.m.
“Horsing Around with Will” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., during which families can enjoy activities and crafts relating to the movie’s theme. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. This event is FREE to attend, thanks to sponsorship by the Bank of Commerce. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Will Rogers Movie Night is held on the last Friday of the month.
Find out more »April 2023
Movie Night featuring Will Rogers in Doubting Thomas (1935)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a Movie Night featuring Will Rogers and Billie Burke in the film Doubting Thomas (1935), in its theater on Friday, April 28, at 7 p.m.
“Horsing Around with Will” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., during which families can enjoy activities and crafts relating to the movie’s theme. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. This event is FREE to attend, thanks to sponsorship by the Bank of Commerce. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Will Rogers Movie Night is held on the last Friday of the month.
Find out more »May 2023
Movie Night featuring The Sandlot (1993)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a Movie Night featuring the film The Sandlot (1993), in its theater on Friday, May 26, at 7 p.m.
“Horsing Around with Will” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., during which families can enjoy activities and crafts relating to the movie’s theme. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. This event is FREE to attend, thanks to sponsorship by the Bank of Commerce. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Will Rogers Movie Night is held on the last Friday of the month.
Find out more »June 2023
The People’s House film screening at deadCenter Film Festival
On Sunday, June 11, at 1:30 p.m., a new documentary on the Oklahoma State Capitol will premiere at the deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma City. The People’s House was directed by Oklahoma native Bryan Beasley and produced with support from the Inasmuch Foundation and the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS). A documentary on the Oklahoma State Capitol will premiere at the deadCenter Film Festival in Oklahoma City. “The People’s House” was directed by Oklahoma native Bryan Beasley and produced with support…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Sullivan’s Travels (1941)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a Movie Night featuring the film Sullivan's Travels (1941), in its theater on Friday, June 30, at 7 p.m.
“Horsing Around with Will” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., during which families can enjoy activities and crafts relating to the movie’s theme. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. This event is FREE to attend, thanks to sponsorship by the Bank of Commerce. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Will Rogers Movie Night is held on the last Friday of the month.
Find out more »July 2023
Movie Night featuring Togo (2019)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a Movie Night featuring the film Togo (2019), in its theater on Friday, July 28, at 7 p.m.
“Horsing Around with Will” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., during which families can enjoy activities and crafts relating to the movie’s theme. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. This event is FREE to attend, thanks to sponsorship by the Bank of Commerce. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Will Rogers Movie Night is held on the last Friday of the month.
Find out more »August 2023
The People’s House: The Story of the Oklahoma State Capitol DocOKC Film Festival screening
On Friday, August 4, at 7 p.m., The People’s House: The Story of the Oklahoma State Capitol documentary on the Oklahoma State Capitol will be screened at the DocOKC Film Festival at the auditorium at the Douglass in Oklahoma City. The documentary features a spectacular four-minute drone tour of the Capitol with glimpses of the House floor, Senate floor, and Oklahoma Supreme Court, providing rare views of the building’s interior and exterior. It walks through the history of the Capitol,…
Find out more »The People’s House: The Story of the Oklahoma State Capitol Fly Film Festival screening
On Saturday, August 5, at 5:45 p.m., The People’s House: The Story of the Oklahoma State Capitol documentary on the Oklahoma State Capitol will be screened at the Fly Film Festival at the Gaslight Theatre located at 221 N. Independence in Enid. The documentary features a spectacular four-minute drone tour of the Capitol with glimpses of the House floor, Senate floor, and Oklahoma Supreme Court, providing rare views of the building’s interior and exterior. It walks through the history of…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Oklahoma! (1955)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host an encore presentation of Movie Night featuring the classic film Oklahoma! (1955) in its theater on Tuesday, August 22, at 7 p.m. Admission to the movie is free, and guests can also enjoy free popcorn and drinks while watching the film, thanks to the Bank of Commerce’s sponsorship. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Will Rogers in State Fair (1933)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a Movie Night featuring Will Rogers and Janet Gaynor in the film State Fair (1933), in its theater on Friday, August 25, at 7 p.m.
Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. This event is FREE to attend, thanks to sponsorship by the Bank of Commerce. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Find out more »September 2023
Movie Night featuring the filmed version of the Broadway Musical The Will Rogers Follies: A Life in Revue (1991)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a Movie Night featuring the filmed version of the Broadway Musical The Will Rogers Follies: A Life in Revue (1991), in its theater on Friday, September 29, at 7 p.m.
“Horsing Around with Will” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., during which families can enjoy activities and crafts relating to the movie’s theme. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. This event is FREE to attend, thanks to sponsorship by the Bank of Commerce. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Will Rogers Movie Night is held on the last Friday of the month.
Find out more »October 2023
Movie Night featuring Dracula (1931)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a Movie Night featuring the film Dracula (1931), in its theater on Friday, October 27, at 7 p.m.
“Horsing Around with Will” will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., during which families can enjoy activities and crafts relating to the movie’s theme. Guests can enjoy free admission, popcorn, and drinks while watching the film. Seating is limited, so early arrival is suggested. This event is FREE to attend, thanks to sponsorship by the Bank of Commerce. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Will Rogers Movie Night is held on the last Friday of the month.
Find out more »November 2023
Will Rogers Days and Motion Picture Festival
Since the opening of the Will Rogers Memorial in 1938, Claremore has celebrated the birthday of its most famous resident, Will Rogers. Continuing this grand tradition, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host Will Rogers Days November 1-4. The festivities include the 2023 Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival, whiskey tasting event, wreath laying, parade, and birthday party. The Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival features G- and PG-rated films from artists worldwide. The festival entries will be screened daily in the…
Find out more »The People’s House film screening at Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival
On Wednesday, November 1, at 12:30 p.m., The People’s House will be shown at the Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum Theatre in Claremore. The film has earned a nomination in the Dog-Iron Award category. It was directed by Oklahoma native Bryan Beasley and produced with support from the Inasmuch Foundation and the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS). The People’s House covers the in-depth history of the Capitol, the importance of the building, the years-long restoration…
Find out more »Will Rogers Days and Motion Picture Festival
Since the opening of the Will Rogers Memorial in 1938, Claremore has celebrated the birthday of its most famous resident, Will Rogers. Continuing this grand tradition, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host Will Rogers Days November 1-4. The festivities include the 2023 Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival, whiskey tasting event, wreath laying, parade, and birthday party. The Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival features G- and PG-rated films from artists worldwide. The festival entries will be screened daily in the…
Find out more »The Battle of Honey Springs (2021) OHS film televised
The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) and the Friends of Honey Springs Battlefield film The Battle of Honey Springs (2021) is scheduled to air on OETA, Oklahoma’s statewide PBS station, on Thursday, November 2, at 7:30 p.m. It will air again on Saturday, November 4, at 8:30 p.m. on the OETA WORLD Channel. The film documents the largest Civil War battle that took place on July 17, 1863, in present-day Oklahoma, then Indian Territory. Near the community of Honey Springs in…
Find out more »Will Rogers Days and Motion Picture Festival
Since the opening of the Will Rogers Memorial in 1938, Claremore has celebrated the birthday of its most famous resident, Will Rogers. Continuing this grand tradition, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host Will Rogers Days November 1-4. The festivities include the 2023 Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival, whiskey tasting event, wreath laying, parade, and birthday party. The Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival features G- and PG-rated films from artists worldwide. The festival entries will be screened daily in the…
Find out more »Will Rogers Days and Motion Picture Festival
Since the opening of the Will Rogers Memorial in 1938, Claremore has celebrated the birthday of its most famous resident, Will Rogers. Continuing this grand tradition, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host Will Rogers Days November 1-4. The festivities include the 2023 Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival, whiskey tasting event, wreath laying, parade, and birthday party. The Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival features G- and PG-rated films from artists worldwide. The festival entries will be screened daily in the…
Find out more »The Battle of Honey Springs (2021) OHS film televised
The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) and the Friends of Honey Springs Battlefield film The Battle of Honey Springs (2021) is scheduled to air on OETA, Oklahoma’s statewide PBS station, on Thursday, November 2, at 7:30 p.m. It will air again on Saturday, November 4, at 8:30 p.m. on the OETA WORLD Channel. The film documents the largest Civil War battle that took place on July 17, 1863, in present-day Oklahoma, then Indian Territory. Near the community of Honey Springs in…
Find out more »Kilgen Theatre Organ performance featuring Donnie Rankin and the silent film Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)
The November performance of the Kilgen Theatre Organ at the Oklahoma History Center (OHC) will feature Donnie Rankin IV accompanying the Buster Keaton classic film Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928). Rankin is internationally known, having played for theatre organ audiences worldwide, including appearances in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The performance will take place on Monday, November 27, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Devon Great Hall of the OHC. Tickets are $10 for Oklahoma Historical Society members and $20 for the general public and are available by calling 405-522-0765.
Find out more »January 2024
OETA’s Back in Time: “Will Rogers, Oklahoma’s Favorite Son” premiere
On Tuesday, January 9, at noon, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum (WRMM) will premiere Back in Time: “Will Rogers, Oklahoma’s Favorite Son.” OETA has partnered with the museum to arrange the first screening of Back in Time: “Will Rogers, Oklahoma’s Favorite Son” in the museum’s theatre. A panel discussion and a question-and-answer session with Back in Time producer Robert Burch and WRMM experts will follow the screening. This event is free but does require registration. Register for the screening. Back…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Will Rogers in Steamboat Round the Bend (1935)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a FREE Movie Night featuring the classic film Steamboat Round the Bend (1935) in its theater on Friday, January 26. Admission to the movie is free, and guests can also enjoy free popcorn and drinks while watching the film, thanks to the Bank of Commerce’s sponsorship. Because seating is limited, the doors will open at 6 p.m. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Find out more »February 2024
Movie Night featuring Ernest Goes to Jail (1990)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a FREE Movie Night featuring the classic film Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) in its theater on Friday, February 23. Admission to the movie is free, and guests can also enjoy free popcorn and drinks while watching the film, thanks to the Bank of Commerce’s sponsorship. Because seating is limited, the doors will open at 6 p.m. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Find out more »March 2024
Movie Night featuring Stan and Ollie (2018)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a FREE Movie Night featuring the 2018 film Stan and Ollie in its theater on Friday, March 29. Admission to the movie is free, and guests can also enjoy free popcorn and drinks while watching the film, thanks to the Bank of Commerce’s sponsorship. Because seating is limited, the doors will open at 6 p.m. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Find out more »April 2024
Will Rogers Afternoon Frolic at Circle Cinema
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum and Circle Cinema have teamed up to present Will Rogers Afternoon Frolic on Saturday, April 6. The afternoon includes a double feature of Will Rogers films, lunch with Ike’s Chili, and roping demonstrations. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the movies start at 1 p.m. The chosen films are Steamboat Round the Bend (1935), followed by the silent movie The Ropin’ Fool (1922), accompanied by a live organ played by Bill Rowland. Before showtime, visitors…
Find out more »May 2024
Mr. Pettigrew film screening
L. J. Martin’s Western Mr. Pettigrew will be shown at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum Theater on Friday, May 24, at 7 p.m. The film is based on the bestselling book Mr. Pettigrew, which centers around a down-on-your-luck character Beau Boone. “Beau Boone, starving, with half a left leg at the end of his rope, falls off the train in the hell-on-wheels town of Nemesis. Mr. Pettigrew intervenes. Beau owes him, but does he owe him his very life? Can…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Angels in the Outfield (1994)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a FREE Movie Night featuring the film Angels in the Outfield (1994) in its theater on Friday, May 31. Admission to the movie is free, and guests can also enjoy free popcorn and drinks while watching the film, thanks to the Bank of Commerce’s sponsorship. Seating is limited, so the doors will open at 6 p.m. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
Find out more »June 2024
The Road to Will film screening and discussion with Steve McAllister
Route 66 enthusiast and entertainer Steve McAllister will discuss his experiences traveling the Mother Road, sometimes called the Will Rogers Highway, on Thursday, June 20, at 3 p.m. In this special appearance at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum, McAllister will recount his 2022 adventure, during which he rode his motorcycle 10,500 miles through 24 states and Washington, DC (over 84 days) to explore Will Rogers’s legacy. His journey is encapsulated in the documentary he produced, The Road to Will.
Find out more »The People’s House: The Story of the Oklahoma State Capitol film screening on OETA
On June 27, at 7:30 p.m., The People’s House: The Story of the Oklahoma State Capitol documentary on the Oklahoma State Capitol will be aired on OETA. June 30, 2024, is the 107-year anniversary of the Oklahoma State Capitol’s completion in 1917. The documentary features a spectacular four-minute drone tour of the Capitol with glimpses of the House floor, Senate floor, and Oklahoma Supreme Court, providing rare views of the building’s interior and exterior. It walks through the history of…
Find out more »Movie Night featuring Babe (1995)
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore will host a FREE Movie Night featuring the film Babe (1995) in its theater on Friday, June 28. Admission to the movie is free, and guests can also enjoy free popcorn and drinks while watching the film, thanks to the Bank of Commerce’s sponsorship. Because seating is limited, the doors will open at 6 p.m. Please call 918-341-0719 for more information.
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