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History blooms , runs through Muskogee

By Michele Schmidt
MUSKOGEE , Okla . – Real Okies always know just where to go for the best events , causes , and celebrations . Here ’ s a little reminder – just in case .

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Glo run for a good cause
Folks are already gearing up for the Bedouin Dash Glo & Go 5K Run – happening March 24 at the Bedouin Shrine Temple ( Muskogee ) from 4:30 to 10 p . m .
This event is known for being “ a late night workout and a great time ” and is sure to be a lot of fun .
As part of registration , competitors will be given a glow-in-the-dark T-shirt , as well as plenty of glow sticks for optimal visibility during the run .
Call ( 918 ) 682-2761 for more details .
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Couch Jackets / The Wild Frontiers The Vanguard Tulsa , OK 918-561-6885 www . thevanguardtulsa . com
The Lacs Tower Theatre OKC , OK 405-708-6937 www . towertheatreokc . com
Wes Combs The Branch Tahlequah , OK 918-456-1500
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Wayne Garner Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Downs Claremore , OK 918-283-3800 www . cherokeecasino . com
Eric Johnson Tower Theatre OKC , OK 405-708-6937 www . towertheatreokc . com
Frank Foster / Denny Strickland Cain ’ s Ballroom Tulsa , OK 918-584-2306 www . cainsballroom . com w
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History walks forever
Local historian Jonita Mullins , of OkieHeritage . com , is a history lover with a fondness for sharing knowledge with others . She has organized historical walking tours for the likes of Three Rivers , which led to the creation of the Historic Downtown Walking Tour , March 24 starting at the Muskogee Civic Center at 4 p . m .
They ’ ve been doing the walk for about three years now . For Mullins , it ’ s a great way to meet people , exercise , and share bits of Muskogee ’ s history .
“ It ’ s nice to interact with people ,” she said . “ I enjoy people ’ s reactions to things they didn ’ t know about the history of Muskogee and Oklahoma .”
Mullins suggests walkers arrive by 3:50 p . m . in walking shoes , dressed for the weather , with a bottle of water . The walk is $ 5 per person .
Azalea yeah yeah !
Though it ’ s still a ways off , we want to make sure nobody forgets about the upcoming Azalea festivities . Each year , much ado is made about Muskogee ’ s Honor Heights Park , in particular its 40 acres containing 30,000 azaleas in 625 varieties .
In addition to the fest ’ s featured flower , organizers and attendees also celebrate the blooming of tulips , dogwoods , wisteria , and warmer weather .
Head to www . visitmuskogee . com for more details .
Whiskey Poet Society Cherokee Casino Fort Gibson , OK 918-684-5507 www . cherokeecasino . com / fort-gibson
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Choctaw Casino Pocola , OK 1-888-652-4628 www . choctawcasinos . com
Soulfly as Nailbomb : Performing “ Point Blank ” Diamond Ballroom OKC , OK 405-677-9169 www . diamondballroom . net
5th Element The Hunt Club Tulsa , OK 918-599-9200 www . thehuntclubtulsa . com
Diamond Rio & Shenandoah Sugar Creek Casino Hinton , OK 405-542-2946 www . sugarcreekcasino . net
Brandon Jenkins The Blue Door OKC , OK 405-524-0738 www . bluedoorokc . com
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For more details , head to www . OkieHeritage . com , or call ( 918 ) 682-0312 .
Justin Moyar The Branch Tahlequah , OK 918-456-1500
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