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The exterior earth colors are continued inside the Community Center where you will find the world's largest cloisonné mural, over 25 feet long, which shows a stylized northeastern Oklahoma countryside depicted in the four seasons. Crystalline light fixtures are suspended like icicles from the ceiling in Community Hall. The Ted and Melody Lyon Art Gallery presents a constantly changing array of art and photography. The lower level Studio Theater can host smaller theatrical productions or events. The Marie Foster Performing Arts Hall is an acoustic delight. Ransom Wilson, Conductor of the Solisti New York Orchestra said, "We've discovered one of the finest concert halls in this country."

10/15/2026

🎭 Helloooooo, Bartlesville!

Your favorite nanny is coming to The Center, and she's bringing the laughs, the music, and a whole lot of mischief!

Based on the beloved hit movie, Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical is the hilarious Broadway musical about a father who will do just about anything to be with his kids, even if it means becoming the world's most unforgettable nanny!

Get a sneak peek at the fun in this video, then make plans for a night of laughter, spectacular musical numbers, and plenty of heart.

📅 Saturday, November 14 | 7:30 PM
📍 The Center | Bartlesville

🎟️ Get your tickets today!
https://www.bartlesvillecenter.com/mrs-doubtfire-event-details_482

10/13/2026

🎶 50 Seasons. One Remarkable Musical Legacy.

The Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra opens a milestone season at The Center this Saturday, celebrating Maestro Lauren Green's 50th season on the podium!

The season begins with Forces of Destiny, a powerful program exploring fate, struggle and triumph through three extraordinary works:

🎵 Verdi's La Forza del Destino Overture
🎵 Walton's Henry V Suite
🎵 Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4

It's the beginning of a season honoring five decades of music and Maestro Green's remarkable leadership of the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra.

🎻 Forces of Destiny
📅 Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m.
📍 The Center

🎟️ Get your tickets now for this special season opener!
https://www.bartlesvillecenter.com/the-forces-of-destiny-event-details_477

10/09/2026

What a great turnout for opening night of the "Smells Like Home Spirit" exhibition at The Center!

The Lyons Gallery was buzzing with visitors during the opening reception for this new exhibition featuring more than 70 works by Bartlesville artists Jon Lindblom and Erinn Rakes.

Here's a quick look at the evening, condensed into just a few seconds!
Missed the reception? You can still experience the exhibition at The Center. Come explore the artwork and discover the creativity of two of Bartlesville's own. The exhibition is open during our regular hours M-F 9AM to 5PM.

10/06/2026

🎨 A new First Impressions Series art exhibition featuring more than 70 works by two Bartlesville artists opens this Thursday in the Lyon Gallery at The Center!

The Smells Like Home Spirit exhibition brings together the work of Bartlesville natives Jon Lindblom and Erinn Rakes, two Bartians whose very different artistic styles explore the places, memories and experiences that make a place feel like home.

Many in Bartlesville know Jon as a pediatric dentist, but his paintings have also developed a following of their own. For this exhibition, he and Erinn turn their attention toward the community where they grew up and the stories people carry with them.

“You're going to have your own story about the things I painted,” Lindblom said.
That, he believes, is where art becomes valuable. Not because paint and canvas have some inherent worth, but because people attach stories to them.

🖼️ Smells Like Home Spirit Opening Reception
📅 Thursday, October 8
🕕 6–8 p.m.
📍 Lyon Gallery at The Center

The Wiley Post sat down with Jon and Erinn for a terrific look at their work and the ideas behind the exhibition. You can read the whole story here - https://tinyurl.com/SmellsLikeHomeSpirit

Interested in attending? Follow the Facebook event for details and updates:
Opening Reception: Smells like Home Spirit. You can view the artwork in the Lyon Gallery during October.

10/03/2026

Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Bartlesville!

Tickets are on sale now for this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News).

Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together.

This show is presented by ConocoPhillips and The Center.

Tickets available here: https://www.bartlesvillecenter.com/mrs-doubtfire-event-details_482

09/29/2026

The Center and Children's Musical Theatre of Bartlesville are putting the spotlight on local talent this winter! You can “bet your bottom dollar” there will be fun for EVERYONE during our multi-generational production of the Broadway classic, ANNIE.

We’re putting together a “New Deal” for our town, and we are looking for kids AND adults to help us bring this beloved musical to life. We'd love for you to join us!

🎶🩰🎭 Singers, dancers, and actors: Audition information is available here: https://tinyurl.com/SignUpForANNIE

🧵🪡 Stitchers, drapers, and sewing enthusiasts: Handy with a sewing machine? We need you on wardrobe!

🛠️🪜 Builders, carpenters, and crew: Come help us set the stage for the magic.

🎩💼 Sponsors and donors: Calling all the “Warbucks” among us! If you or your business would like to help bankroll this exciting production, email [email protected] for sponsorship information.

🎟️🍿 Future audience members: Make sure you’re on our email list so you’ll be the first to know when tickets go on sale for this memorable event on January 29th and 30th, 2027.

This production is about so much more than putting on a great show. It’s about building connections, making memories, and creating something joyful together… just for the fun of it!

Whether you’re a regular with our local arts organizations or you haven’t auditioned since high school, this is your chance to dust off your character shoes and take the stage!

09/25/2026

👻 Want to be a part of Ghost Walk?

We’re looking for volunteers to help bring the stories of Downtown Bartlesville’s past to life! We need tour guides, location hosts, and event assistants—and there are both speaking and nonspeaking roles available.

Volunteer sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/GhostWalkVolunteers

Grab a friend and join the fun—you never know who (or what) you might meet along the way!

Visit Bartlesville

09/19/2026

We agree: the views of downtown Bartlesville are so good, it almost feels criminal to miss them. If you want to take in the sweeping vistas without the flashing lights, come see us during normal business hours! We’ll gladly give you a proper tour of The Balcony.

Book this exclusive outdoor space for your private party and take in the best sights in town, no rescue ladders required.

Shoutout to our Bartlesville Professional Firefighters Local 200 for their expert ladder work and always keeping our community safe! 🧗‍♂️🚒🌆

09/18/2026

🎶 FREE Rhett Walker Concert at Unity Square!

Grammy- and Dove-nominated Christian singer-songwriter Rhett Walker is coming to Bartlesville for a free outdoor concert Friday, September 25, as Wesleyan Christian School celebrates its 50th anniversary!

Known for his Southern rock sound and faith-driven music, Walker earned a Grammy nomination for his debut single, “When Mercy Found Me,” and has continued connecting with audiences through songs including “Gospel Song” and “Believer.”

And the concert is just part of the celebration! Come early for food trucks, free inflatables and face painting, giveaways and more.

📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ Celebration begins at 5:00 p.m.
🎶 Rhett Walker | 8:00–9:30 p.m.
📍 Unity Square
🎟️ FREE and open to the community

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and join us at Unity Square for a night of music, family fun and celebration!

09/11/2026

🎭 Broadway in Bartlesville is Back for a New Season!

The curtain is ready to rise on the 2026–2027 Broadway in Bartlesville season, bringing two unforgettable productions to The Center's stage!

Mrs. Doubtfire | November 14, 2026
The beloved story comes to life as a hilarious and heartfelt musical comedy about family, love and doing whatever it takes to stay together.

Mark Twain Tonight! starring Richard Thomas | May 4, 2027
Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Thomas, perhaps best known as John Boy in The Waltons, steps into one of American theater's most celebrated one-man shows, bringing Mark Twain's legendary wit and wisdom to the stage.

Season tickets are on sale now, so reserve your seat for both Broadway in Bartlesville productions!

And there's even more fun coming to The Center this season.

Mark your calendar for The Cat in the Hat arriving February 13, 2027, as a special add-on performance filled with the mischievous humor and imagination of the Dr. Seuss classic. The Cat in the Hat is not included in the season ticket package and requires a separate ticket. Individual tickets will be available at a later date.

🎟️ Explore the 2026–2027 Broadway in Bartlesville season and purchase season tickets now at:
https://www.bartlesvillecenter.com/broadway-in-bartlesville

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