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FREE Bob Wills Day at the Capitol Celebration

FREE Bob Wills Day at the Capitol Celebration

Date/Time

March 06, 2023 to March 06, 2023
01:00 PM until 05:00 PM

Description

The event commemorates the life and legacy of the “King of Western Swing” who helped popularize the music genre during the 1930s and 40s. A slate of performances by Western swing musicians will fill the Capitol rotunda throughout the afternoon, and Bob Wills memorabilia will be on display. The Oklahoma Historical Society will host a live evening recording of “A Very OK Podcast: The Bob Wills Story” about the iconic musician at Ponyboy, located near the Capitol.

Free and open to the public, performances will take place in the second-floor Capitol rotunda from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Performers will include Jana Jae, Jay Steagall & The Part-Timers featuring Danny Steagall, Kyle Dillingham, Oklahoma Opry, and Cowboy Jim Garling.

Location

State Capitol
2300 N Lincoln Blvd,
Oklahoma City, 73105, OK , US
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Additional Information

Cost

FREE

Ages

All ages welcome

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