Oklahoma Music History: Oklahoma native Gayla Peevey, who recorded “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” at age 10, has published a memoir about the holiday hit, her music career and life after show business. Holiday Arts: Tulsa Botanic Garden’s 500,000-light display opens Nov. 27 and runs on select nights through Dec. 30, with Sunday concerts featuring Tulsa Symphony Orchestra, Branjae and other local performers. Advance tickets are recommended. Tulsa’s holiday stage calendar also includes The Phantom of the Opera Nov. 18-29 and Tulsa Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Oklahoma-Born Performer: Randall England, the Oklahoma City native known for roles on General Hospital, Dallas and Baywatch, has died at 75. He also performed onstage and played President Bill Clinton in a 2003 production. Route 66 Culture: Edmond’s 60-foot Eagle’s Nest sculpture offers a bird’s-eye view of Route 66 as Oklahoma communities mark the Mother Road’s centennial. An Oklahoma-made film, The One, also premiered at Enid’s Stride Bank Center.