AGP Executive Report

Oklahoma on Screen: Jason Momoa stopped at Oklahoma City’s First Americans Museum while filming Copperhead, giving local fans a glimpse of the production’s time in town. Museums: Tulsa’s Gilcrease Museum has announced a March 2027 grand reopening. Film Industry: Oklahoma filmmakers are preparing to pitch Hollywood executives, while a Canadian studio joins the state’s push to attract more productions. Music & Heritage: A new documentary explores Woody Guthrie’s ties to Manhattan’s Jewish culture, shining a fresh light on the Oklahoma-born folk icon. Thunder: Oklahoma City opened its NBA season with a win over Denver, ending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 20-point scoring streak.

Film & TV: Jason Momoa is in Oklahoma City filming Copperhead and has visited the First Americans Museum and local businesses. A Canadian studio has also joined Oklahoma’s effort to attract film productions. Museums: Tulsa’s Gilcrease Museum plans to reopen in March 2027 after a $140.9 million rebuild, bringing its vast art and history collection back to visitors. Local arts: Stillwater welcomed the premiere of The Thirteen Folds, while the Sunny Dayz Mural Festival is seeking artists for its 2027 Shawnee project. Music: Forrest Frank’s tour documentary is in the works after a tour that opened at Tulsa’s BOK Center drew more than 519,000 fans. Oklahoma culture: The new National Rodeo Hall of Fame is set to debut in Oklahoma City Nov. 13–14.

Silent-Film Night: Oklahoma History Center will screen 1927 comedy My Best Girl with live organ accompaniment by Clark Wilson on Nov. 9. Tickets are $10 for members and $20 for the public. Oklahoma on Screen: Jason Momoa’s filming of Copperhead in Oklahoma City has drawn local attention, and the Shawnee Film Office celebrated filmmaker Chris Zuhdi. Arts & Music: Art at the Airport is showcasing Oklahoma artists, Little Big Town is set to perform at McKnight Center, and an Oklahoma City senior choir is sharing 1960s favorites. Onstage: Temple Theatre’s production of Little Women is earning praise. Remembering Tom Skerritt: The actor, known for Alien, Top Gun and Steel Magnolias, has died at 93.

Oklahoma Music: Norman rapper S. Reidy says the house shows he hosts have grown from intimate gigs into community events drawing hundreds, helping shape his career and the local music scene. Zach Bryan’s new EP offers flashes of musical range, though one review says its sound often echoes his earlier work; his Turnpike Troubadours collaboration brings a distinctly Oklahoma twang. On Location: Jason Momoa’s “Copperhead” filming in Oklahoma City has drawn local attention, while Shawnee’s film office is celebrating filmmaker Chris Zuhdi. Arts & Events: More than 40 Airstreams are gathering in downtown Miami for a Route 66 rally through Oct. 25, with live music and food trucks planned. The OKC Zoo has also opened a student art exhibit celebrating native plants, and the 21st annual Cherokee Art Market has announced its winners. Toby Keith Tribute: State leaders broke ground on the 28-mile Toby Keith Expressway in Newcastle; artwork for the project honors the Oklahoma music legend.

Oklahoma on Screen: Jason Momoa’s “Copperhead” is filming in Oklahoma City, drawing local attention. Country Music: Oklahoma singer-songwriter Kaitlin Butts says her new album, “Hello, Honky Tonk,” was inspired by the characters and atmosphere of a favorite honky-tonk; it arrives Oct. 30. Local Arts: Art at the Airport is showcasing Oklahoma artists, while an Oklahoma City senior choir is sharing 1960s music with the community. Live Music: Little Big Town is set to perform at Stillwater’s McKnight Center. Thunder Spotlight: USA Today readers named Oklahoma City the NBA’s best city and Rumble the Bison the league’s top mascot. Oklahoma Stories: The Oklahoma Historical Society’s podcast won a silver 2026 Signal Award.

Film & TV: Jason Momoa’s “Copperhead” is filming in Oklahoma City, bringing Hollywood crews, local performers and a boost for nearby businesses. Community Music: The Notables of OKC senior choir delighted residents at the Norman Veterans Center with 1960s favorites, turning a performance into a singalong. Oklahoma Artists: OU’s Art at the Airport program will feature plane-spotters’ photography in its Norman airport lobby this November. Live Music: Little Big Town is booked for a McKnight Center concert in Stillwater, featuring hits from the country group’s celebrated catalog. Gaming & Creators: Fighting-game champion SonicFox canceled a Nexcon appearance in Norman after organizers used AI-generated art featuring their likeness in a promotional poster. On Screen: A documentary on South Vietnamese and diaspora experiences during the Vietnam War will screen at the Oklahoma History Center on Nov. 7.

Oklahoma Stories: The Oklahoma Historical Society’s “A Very OK Podcast” won silver at the 2026 Signal Awards for an episode on The Grapes of Wrath, Route 66 and the film’s portrayal of Oklahomans. Onstage and On the Field: Cordell’s Blue Devil Band reached the Oklahoma Bandmasters Association finals for the first time, placing ninth overall and second in Class 1A. Live Music: Strummingbird Festival confirmed it will return in 2027 after a successful second year, while Little Big Town is set to perform at Stillwater’s McKnight Center on Feb. 18. Film and Culture: Oklahoma’s production scene is drawing attention, with a UCO filmmaker’s Halloween feature and the inaugural Black Wall Street Nation Experience showcasing local filmmaking. The Cherokee Art Market also announced its 21st annual winners. Thunder: Oklahoma City opened its NBA title defense with a 116-104 win over San Antonio, overcoming a Spurs rally in the Western Conference finals rematch.

Oklahoma Film: UCO lecturer and filmmaker Marcus Mallard’s Halloween feature is screening statewide through Oct. 31. Oklahoma filmmakers are also preparing to pitch projects to Hollywood executives at PitchFest+. Thunder Season: Oklahoma City opened its NBA title defense Tuesday against San Antonio in a Western Conference finals rematch, televised on NBC and Peacock. Fan Safety: After objects thrown at OSU football games injured two marching-band members, the university says it will add security and cameras and revoke passes from students who throw items. Tulsa’s Creative Scene: The inaugural Black Wall Street Nation Experience brought film screenings, live music and industry programming to Greenwood, showcasing Oklahoma’s production community. The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame has also reopened to visitors.

Thunder Tip-Off: Oklahoma City opens its season Tuesday in San Antonio, renewing the Western Conference Finals rivalry; the home opener against Denver is Thursday. Art on Arrival: OU’s Max Westheimer Airport will display plane-spotters’ photography in November as part of its program showcasing Oklahoma artists. Tulsa to the Met: Tulsa’s Viviana Goodwin, 26, is making her Metropolitan Opera debut. Oklahoma Arts: Bette Midler accepted the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa, and the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame has reopened to visitors. Coming Up: Little Big Town will perform Feb. 18 at Stillwater’s McKnight Center for the Performing Arts.

Visual Arts: The 21st annual Cherokee Art Market has announced its winners, celebrating Native artists and their work. Oklahoma on Film: The documentary 67 Bombs to Enid traces how U.S. nuclear tests displaced Marshallese families, many of whom made their home in the Oklahoma city. Opera: Tulsa native Viviana Goodwin, 26, is making her Metropolitan Opera debut in the world premiere of Missy Mazzoli’s Lincoln in the Bardo. What’s On: This week brings live music, vendors and family activities to Oklahoma City’s Midtown Walkabout, alongside Oktoberfest in Tulsa and a classic fright in OKC. Music: The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame has reopened to crowds, while Tulsa honored legendary music manager Jim Halsey with a downtown street named for him.

Live & Local: Oklahoma City’s Midtown Walkabout brings live music, performances, a 30-business vendor market and family activities to Walker Avenue on Saturday. Oklahoma on the Rose Parade Route: The state’s Route 66 Centennial Commission will be represented in the 2027 Rose Parade with “Past, Present, and Full Speed Ahead.” Tulsa Music: Ahead of Garth Brooks’ return for three shows, fans can submit recipes for Trisha Yearwood and personal notes for Brooks to be turned into keepsakes. Creative Legacy: Oklahoma songwriter Jimmy Webb is mining his past for a new album, while legendary music manager Jim Halsey has been honored with a downtown Tulsa street. Film & Music Industry: The Oklahoma Motion Picture Alliance is bringing industry executives to the state for PitchFest+, and Glenpool has earned Film Friendly Certified Community status.

Tulsa Concert Safety: Country singer Ella Langley canceled her BOK Center show after a bomb threat call; police later reported finding no indication of danger. Wynonna Judd praised Langley for putting safety first. Oklahoma Music: Legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb is mining his past for a new album of “found music.” Bette Midler accepted Tulsa’s 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize and performed with Bryan Andrews. Film & TV: Glenpool has been named an Oklahoma Film Friendly Certified Community, while Sylvester Stallone returns for season four of Tulsa-set crime drama Tulsa King. Local Spotlight: Tulsa’s 26th annual Pride parade and festival drew thousands, with music and performances among the attractions.

Oklahoma Music: Legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb is mining his past for a new “found music” album. Tulsa Honors: Bette Midler accepted the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa, joined by Bryan Andrews, and sang a protest classic. Local Arts: The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame reopened to crowds despite rain, while this week’s lineup includes Rocky Horror, Tiny Con and swing music. On Screen: The Lowdown returns for season two with a new truth-seeking mystery. Film Industry: Glenpool earned Film Friendly certification from the Oklahoma Film + Music Office.

Tulsa Music: Bette Midler accepted the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa and sang a protest classic, bringing star power to the city’s music scene. Arts Around Oklahoma: This week’s lineup includes The Rocky Horror Show, Tiny Con and swing music; the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame also reopened to visitors. Oklahoma on Screen: Tulsa-set series The Lowdown is back for season two, while Tulsa King has launched its fourth season. Glenpool has also earned Film Friendly certification from the Oklahoma Film + Music Office.

Local Music: Norman’s Bluebonnet Bar will mark 10 years under Michelle and Tanner Miller’s ownership on Nov. 7 with a day of live music. The 1935 landmark has grown into a community hub while keeping its historic character. Music Heritage: The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame reopened to crowds despite evening showers, while Tulsa honored longtime music manager Jim Halsey with a downtown street named for him. Oklahoma Arts: Mike Larsen’s “Tougher ’n’ Dirt” celebrates the state’s history, and the Oklahoma Motion Picture Alliance is bringing industry executives to Oklahoma for PitchFest+.

Oklahoma Music: The Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame reopened to crowds despite evening showers, and Tulsa honored music manager Jim Halsey with a downtown street named for him. Film & TV: The Oklahoma Motion Picture Alliance brought industry executives to the state for PitchFest+, while Tulsa King returned to Paramount+ for season four, with Dwight facing a fresh crisis. Around Town: Duncan welcomes the Strange Oklahoma Carnival, featuring oddities and live acts. PAMBE Ghana’s Global Market returns to OKC Nov. 5, offering fair-trade art and gifts that support a learning center in Ghana. Sooner Sports: No. 4 Kentucky beat Oklahoma volleyball 3-1 in Norman; meanwhile, OU announced new seating, concessions and entertainment upgrades at Lloyd Noble Center for basketball season.