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ENTERTAINMENT BUZZ Not just any old holiday attraction By Joe Mack Lantern Light Festival BARTLESVILLE, Okla. – With so many Christmas- themed plays, parades, lights and the like happening all at once in a short span of time, it’s easy to overlook some of the eye candy that might not show up on traditional holiday activity radars. Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve Longtime readers of The Current Buzz know that “The Best of the Best: Retrospective Exhibit & Sale” has been going on since early October. Eight talented artists are showing and selling their art at the beautiful settings at the Woolaroc Museum Lined-Out k Pinstriping Garage Art Hollis 918-521-9114 10 | near Bartlesville now until Dec. 31 There’s nothing more serene than a drive through the Osage Hills to Woolaroc, where you’ll have plenty to look at upon arrival. For more information call (888) 966- 5276 or logon to woolaroc. org. Lantern Light Festival For 45 straight days Tulsa’s River West Festival Park will be illuminated with decorative, high- flying Chinese Lanterns at the Lantern Light Festival, now through Jan. 14. Attendees can also enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine, jaw-dropping acrobatic performances, and live music. There’s also plenty for the kids to do, from hunting emeralds to riding dragons! For hours and ticketing, visit lanternlightfestival.com/ Tulsa or call (918) 596-2008. www.thecurrentbuzz.net Will’s Country Christmas Head to Will Rogers’ Dog Iron Ranch near Oologah for Will’s Country Christmas Dec. 1-2. The family can enjoy hayrides, caroling, a live brass trio, lantern tour, and stories of Christmas on the prairie. Will’s favorite food and drinks Lantern Light Festival will also be available; tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. Get yours today at willrogers.com or by calling (918) 275-4201. The house the holidays built There are actually several happenings at historic architectural sites this holiday season. In Tahlequah, you can tour two spirited, Victorian-era sites: the Thompson House (Dec. 1-3) and the Murrell Home (Dec. 10) near Tahlequah. In Tulsa, check out the ongoing Second Saturday Architecture Tour through downtown Tulsa. The histories of the Tulsa skyline are intriguing and informative, and on Dec. 9, expect the stories to be extra spirited. Reservations are required; make yours today at tulsaarchitecture. org.