The 2009 season promises to be a fabulous mix of music and theatrical arts. From a ragtime band to children’s theatre to a popular guitarist, this year will be one to remember!

With the assistance of our members, ConocoPhillips, Oklahoma Arts Council, Mid-America Arts Alliance, National Endowment for the Arts and Boettcher, Martin, Jean and Jackson, you can enjoy these events free of charge.

Performers will also appear in area schools and senior living centers.

Celebrate one of the seminal moments in our country’s history, the Emancipation Proclamation, in this bicentennial year of Abraham Lincoln’s birth.

Attacks Community Center, 1001 South 12th - Free admission

Once again, Ponca City welcomes back Missoula Children’s Theatre. This tradition is eagerly awaited by our youth and their parents. This performance is “Beauty Lou and the Country Beast.

The workshop will be held July 13-17. With performances at 3:00 & 7:00 on Saturday, July 18th.

Poncan Theatre, 104 East Grand Avenue, Free admission

Among Oklahoma’s great musical ambassadors, the Red Dirt Rangers bring a unique blend of country, rock, blues and bluegrass, known as “Red Dirt Music.”

Poncan Theatre, 104 East Grand Avenue, 7:30 p.m. Free admission

With only his fingers, Edgar Cruz creates a symphony sound with just the strings of his guitar. He is truly a rare artist and an Oklahoma gem.

Poncan Theatre, 104 East Grand Avenue, 7:30 p.m. Free admission