National Cowboy Museum News

Museum Closing at 4 p.m. on November 20

The Museum galleries will close at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20 in preparation for the evening's one-night art event and fundraiser benefiting the Museum. For reservations to the Small Works, Great Wonders Winter Art Sale contact Reservations at (405) 478-2250, Ext. 219.

Shop The Museum Store beginning at 5:00 p.m. for the Annual Holiday Sale, Horseshoes & Holly.

Free Admission for Veterans Monday, November 10

Veterans will receive free admission to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum^® on Veteran’s Day, observed Monday, November 10. During regular Museum hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., veterans presenting military identification will receive free admission for up to six people.

All active duty, active reserve, Ready Reserve Service members, National Guardsman, Coalition Forces members and retirees, American Legion members and VFW members are eligible for free admission and may bring up to five guests on November 10. Proof of military ID in one of these categories is required.

The museum also offers discounted daily admission for active military with an ID.

2008 Small Works, Great Wonders Online Catalog Now Available

Free Admission Promotion Ends November 19

The Oklahoma Ford Dealers promotion that offers free public admission to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum® is in its final weeks. Wide-Open Wednesdays concludes November 19, the last of 10 consecutive free Wednesdays.

“Your Oklahoma Ford Dealers would like to invite everyone to spend their Wednesday’s this fall celebrating the best of the old West and it won’t cost a thing,” said Kyle McQuaid, spokesman for Ford. “The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is a national treasure of American history right here in Oklahoma, and we are pleased to partner with the Museum to make this attraction available to more people across the state.”

Current special exhibits include the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association 10th Anniversary exhibition, “Craft in America: Expanding Traditions,” “American Indian Mural Painting in Oklahoma and the Southwest” and “Savior or Spoiler: Teddy Roosevelt as a Third-Party Candidate in 1912.”

While admission is free on Wide-Open Wednesdays, groups of 10 or more are encouraged to make advance reservations to help facilitate their visit. Call (405) 478-2250, Ext. 277.

Craft in America Lecture Slated for Friday, November 7

Friday, November 7, 2008

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

CRAFT IN AMERICA Lecture Series

Featuring Jo Lauria

Do not miss this special lecture by Jo Lauria of Los Angeles, California, curator of the “CRAFT IN AMERICA: Expanding Traditions” exhibit and co-author of the book Craft in America: Celebrating Two Centuries of Artists and Objects. Members free; nonmembers $5.

Changes Announced for Basket Weaving Screening and Lecture Set for November 8

Saturday, November 8, 2008

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

CRAFT IN AMERICA Program:

Documentary Screening and Lecture

Attend this screening of the documentary “Northwest Native Basketweavers: Honoring Our Heritage” with discussion to follow. Special guest is Penny Phillips, independent filmmaker and co-producer of Northwest Native Basketweavers.Program free. Admission required to “CRAFT IN AMERICA” exhibition or Museum galleries.

Important Program Note: The basket trunk show originally scheduled on this same date featuring the works of Wasco basket maker Pat Courtney Gold has been cancelled. The Museum Store does carry some samples of her work and the other Craft in America artists.

Tuesdays At Sundown Announces Speaker Change for October 21

Note: Program change for Tuesdays At Sundown–Craft in America

October 21, 2008
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Dr. Robert Liu, who was originally scheduled for this week’s Tuesdays at Sundown program, will not be available.

In his place, the Museum is happy to present Lisa Sorrell. Lisa is a custom boot maker from Guthrie and has a pair of her boots in the Craft in America exhibit. She will discuss her process of designing and creating custom boots. Afterward, guests will be able to tour the Craft in America exhibit.

Members free, nonmembers $5 each.
For more information, call (405) 478-2250, Ext. 280

Make Reservations Now for Lane Frost and Red Rock Premiere!

National Cowboy Museum Set to Host World Premiere of Documentary

About Bull Rider Lane Frost and Legendary Bull Red Rock on October 24

To view a 90-second clip about the documentary film, click here: http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/events/rodeo/frost/

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is just days away from hosting the world premiere of a new documentary about world champion bull rider Lane Frost and the legendary bull Red Rock. The documentary by Lighthouse Productions is the work of award-winning film maker David Wittkower. Its release at the Museum on October 24 kicks off a full weekend of public activities conducted by the Museum’s Rodeo Historical Society that culminates with inductions to the Rodeo Hall of Fame on Sunday, October 26. Frost is among nine men and women who will be recognized with one of rodeo’s highest honors.

Titled “The Challenge of Champions: The Story of Lane Frost and Red Rock,” the 80-minute film covers the great duel between Frost and Red Rock. Their special seven-match series in 1988 captured the attention of die-hard rodeo fans and those totally new to the sport.

The premiere will begin with a reception at 6:00 p.m. that includes hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. The documentary will debut at 7:30 p.m. on large screens in the Museum’s Sam Noble Special Events Center. Wittkower is expected to attend, as are others associated with the documentary.

Admission to the movie premiere is included with purchase of a Rodeo Weekend three-day package or may be purchased separately for $30 for adults and $15 for children and students with a current ID. Rodeo Historical Society and National Cowboy Museum members can purchase discounted adult tickets for $25. Reservations are encouraged and can be purchased through the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum at www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/rhs or by calling (405) 478-2250, Ext. 219.

National Traveling Exhibition "Craft in America" Is Open

The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, welcomes visitors to “CRAFT IN AMERICA: Expanding Traditions.” The Museum is one of only seven stops in the multi-city tour for this exhibition showcasing scores of exciting and important examples of American creativity.

CRAFT IN AMERICA has become a national phenomenon, comprising the nationally touring exhibition, a lavishly illustrated book, a three-part PBS television series and the most comprehensive Web site of its kind. In conjunction with the exhibition at the National Cowboy Museum, OETA, Oklahoma’s Public Broadcasting Service provider, will rebroadcast the three-part documentary series on November 9, 23 and 30, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. The PBS documentaries are double Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning.

Visit the Museum calendar for several exhibition-related lectures and programs. "Craft in America" remains open through January 18, 2009.

TCAA 10th Anniversary Sale Shatters Record

The Traditional Cowboy Arts Association 10th Annual Exhibition and Sale opened Saturday, September 27, 2008, with strong support for a record 57 pieces by 20 craftsmen. Opening weekend sales totaled nearly $700,000, shattering the previous record of $ $510,000 set in 2006.

A few works remain available for sale. For more information, contact (405) 478-2250, Ext. 252. The online catalog is available for viewing at:

http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/events/tcaa/onlinecatalog/Default.aspx

The exhibition continues through December 7, 2008.