Missed Dr. Vassar's kick-off introduction and comparison of the books? Watch it below!
EVENTS
The Stillwater Public Library and its partners are eager to provide accommodations and services for access to the “Two Books, One Community” programs. Please make requests for accommodations by calling 405-372-3633 x8106 or by emailing askalibrarian@stillwater.org. We ask that your request be made 24 hours in advance of a program.
Informational pamphlets will be available at the library and participating downtown businesses beginning April 10.
COMPLETED EVENTS
Great Gatsby Film Screening {Wed. 3/9, 6 pm - SPL}
Watch the 1974 edition of the film starring Robert Redford. Popcorn and soda will be provided.
History of the KKK in Payne County {Thur. 3/10, 5 pm and 6 pm @ Sheerar Museum}
5 pm - Reception
6 pm - Presentation
The Sheerar Museum opens its spiffy exhibit "Stillwater in the 1920s" followed by that Big Cheese of Payne County history, Dr. Jim Showalter, who will explain the history of the KKK in Payne County.
Two tickets to Town & Gown's production of "The Great Gatsby" will be given away.
Screen the 1974 version at 12:30 pm followed by the 2013 edition at 3:15 pm. Popcorn and soda will be provided.
Illustration Class Mon. 3/14, 2pm @ SPL}
For teens in grades 6-12.
The 1920's were the Golden Age of Illustration with unprecedented excellence in book and magazine art. Young adults will learn the art of illustrating a story from modern animator and illustrator, Jessica Doll, then use "The Great Gatsby" as inspiration to create illustrations for a children's coloring book.
Hands-On History: Putting on the Ritz {Mon. 3/14 - Fri. 3/18 @ Wondertorium}
Check out 1920’s activities during Spring Break! Visit okwondertorium.org for info.
Monday, March 14 - Flapper Bands: Design and create a Gatsby inspired flapper band.
Tuesday, March 15 - Banjo Boxes: Celebrate the rise of jazz by making a banjo box.
Wednesday, March 16 - Paper Airplanes: The 1920’s were a daring time for the budding aviators. We’ll explore lift, drag, thrust and gravity as we create and test paper airplanes.
Thursday, March 17 - Teddy Bears: A popular toy of the 1920’s, the teddy bear, was named after President Teddy Roosevelt. Stuff, sew and decorate your very own bear.
Friday, March 18 - Treasure Boxes: Inspired by the art deco movement we’ll create a treasure box.
Ballroom Dancing {Thur. 3/17, 6:30 pm @ SPL}
You'll be the bees knees at our finale dance after learning how to dance with ballroom dance intructor Barbara Wells. Learn the Foxtrot, Swing, and Charleston.
Gals--Please do NOT wear high heel shoes!
For participants 12 and older.
Two sets of tickets to Town & Gown's production of "The Great Gatsby" will be given away.
1920's Fashion Show {Tues. 3/22, 7pm @ Stillwater High School PAC
Stillwater High School students model 1920's fashion with commentary by OSU's Dr. Adrianna Petrova. Garments loaned courtesy of Mrs. Martha Ray, the Oklahoma Hisorical Society, and OSU's Theater Department.
Two sets tickets to Town & Gown's production of "The Great Gatsby" will be given away.
An Evening with Author Rilla Askew {Mon. 3/28, 7pm @ SPL}
Oklahoma author Rilla Askew gives us the up and up on the events of the Tulsa Race Riot and discusses her book, "Fire in Beulah."
This fascinating film explores the turbulent life of “Gatsby” author F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Two sets tickets to Town & Gown's production of "The Great Gatsby" will be given away.
Jazz Music Storytimes {4/1 & 4/4 @ SPL}
Storytime will feature stories and a craft focusing on jazz music.
Friday, April 1, 10 a.m.
Friday, April 1, 11 a.m.
Monday, April 4, 10 a.m.
Monday, April 4, 11 a.m.
Monday, April 4, 6:30 p.m.
Jazz It Up! History of 1920's Dance Workshop {Sun. 4/3, 2pm @ SPL}
Dr. Louise Siddons swings down the dance floor with the history of dance throughout the 1920's. Learn the history and try out each of the dances in this "feets on" workshop.
For participants 12 and older.
Two sets tickets to Town & Gown's production of "The Great Gatsby" will be given away.
When prohibition started in 1919, the country joined Oklahoma, whose hooch had dried up by 1906. Or did it? Find out about Oklahoma's prohibition history and Oklahoma's influx of the mob from librarian and researcher Stacy DeLano.
Two sets tickets to Town & Gown's production of "The Great Gatsby" will be given away.
Join Dr. Jocelyn Payne from the John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation in viewing the riveting documentary, "Before They Die," a film about the survivors of the Tulsa Race Riot and how the incidents affect Oklahomans today.
Two sets tickets to Town & Gown's production of "The Great Gatsby" will be given away.
American Architecture in the Roaring Twenties - OSU's School of Architecture's Dr. Michael Rabens presents the nifty architecture of the 1920's, including some of Stillwater's buildings.
Town & Gown's Theatrical Production of The Great Gatsby @ Town & Gown {4/7-4/10 & 4/14- 4/17}
Watch “Gatsby” on the stage! Visit www.townandgown.org for tickets & information! ($12 students/seniors on Sundays and $14 for adults)
The Town and Gown Community Theater presents "The Great Gatsby," which portrays young and naive Nick Carraway who is drawn into the world of Long Island's wealthy and their world of obsession, greed and danger.
Tickets go on sale beginning April 4. Click the date you want to attend to purchase tickets:
Baseball enthusiast and Master's of history candidate W. Jacob Cornwell reveals the unique history of Oklahoma's Negro League Baseball, which included teams like Tulsa T-Town Clowns, Tulsa Blue Jays, Tulsa Black Oilers, Tulsa Colts, Guthrie Black Spiders, and Oklahoma Monarchs.
1920's Jazz Dance Finale {Sat. 4/23, 7pm @ Stillwater Community Center}
Put on your glad rags & get your wiggle on with the Stillwater Community Jazz Band's 1920s finale dance and tour through the history of 1920s music.
