12/01/19 - Terry Jordan - Live Music

Open to the public. Call 918-257-4200 for reservations.

12/01/19 - Ladies Night @ Mulligans

Open to the public

12/06/19 - Lights on Grove - Christmas Kick-off Celebration

Ring in the excitement of the holiday season with this fun and festive new event! Gather together with friends new and old in the spirit of Christmas and Community as we countdown to the lighting of the community center lawn and our brand new Christmas tree! With the flip of a switch and a few surprises, town square will come alive in a spectacle of lights and sound creating a new tradition for you and yours!

12/06/19 - Faulconer Duo at River Bend Casino

**FREE SHOW inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older.

12/06/19 - Griswold's of Grand Decorating Competition

Griswolds of Grand Decorating Competition

’Tis the season for bragging rights and friendly competition, but we’ll settle for anything civil. Bring out your inner Clark Griswold this Christmas with the Griswolds of Grand Decorating Competition! The Grove Area Chamber of Commerce encourages our members and the community to work together in the spirit of the season to increase curb appeal and to promote shopping local by making our city shine a little brighter this Christmas.

“Nobody's walking out on this fun, old-fashioned family Christmas!”

Sign-up by submitting your name, business name (if applicable), address, and phone number to joshgoff.gacc@gmail.com no later than November 29, 2019. Participating businesses and residences will be judged between December 1-6 in three divisions: business interior, business exterior, and residential exterior. Three lucky winners will be announced and awarded at the “Lights on Grove! Christmas Kick-Off Celebration” on Dec. 6th. For more information call the Chamber office at 918-786-9079.

12/06/19 - The Den of Uniquity's Sip Sip Sashay

Come to the Den of Uniquity for an evening of "sipping and shopping"! Discounts and Fun!

12/07/19 - DJ 5 Star Entertainment at River Bend Casino

**Listen to all your favorite hits inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older.

12/08/19 - Terry Jordan - Live Music

Open to the public. Call 918-257-4200 for reservations.

12/08/19 - Whoville 5K

Every Who down in Oklahoma liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just over yonder certainly did not! It could be that his jogging pants just didn’t fit right. It could be perhaps, that his running shoes were too tight. The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season, but he’d never spent one in Grove, and maybe that was the reason. So we puzzled and puzzled till our puzzler was sore to create an event that every Who will adore. We’ve invited the Grinch and Cindy Lou too, now all that’s missing is you, our favorite Who!

On behalf of the Mayor of Whoville, the Grove Area Chamber, and Sugar'd Spoon Bakery, you are invited to join us on Sunday, December 8th for the Whoville 5K. Pre-Register by November 27th to receive a discounted registration fee of $25, a cookie, and a race t-shirt. Registrations after November 27th are $30. For a registration form, please email joshgoff.gacc@gmail.com. Prizes will be awarded for the best times.

Not a runner? You don’t have to run to win the coveted Cheermeister Award! Created for the Who’s Who of Whoville, this year one lucky Grand Laker will walk away with the prize! In order to win, participants are encouraged dress in their best Who finery, and typify the qualities of whodom and whodery… May the best Who win!

Remember, The Grinch wouldn’t leave Max behind, so don’t leave your furry friends either!

12/13/19 - Last Minute Lakers Merchants Open House

Have you gotten a little too caught up in “living on lake time” this holiday season? Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle, you’re in good company! We all know just how easy it is to lose track of time while enjoying all that beautiful Grand Lake has to offer. Lucky for you, our Grove area merchants have something for every style, taste, and budget! Procrastinate with confidence, and make your last minute Christmas shopping painless and easier than ever before. Shopping local never felt so good…

12/13/19 - Turner & Eastman Duo at River Bend casino

**FREE SHOW inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older.

12/14/19 - Winter Gala - Shangri La Resort

Call Katelin Threet at 918-257-7720 for reservations

12/14/19 - Lights on the Lake Annual Lighted Christmas Parade

A time honored tradition beloved by many returns for its 19th season! Nothing brings out the child in all of us quite like watching dazzling lighted floats glide through the streets of town during the most anticipated Christmas event of the season, the Annual Lighted Christmas Parade! This year’s theme, A Grand Ole’ Country Christmas: Ozarks Charm and Southern Hospitality, takes Grove back to its downhome roots just in time for the holidays. You’ll enjoy heartwarming bluegrass music, fun, and fellowship while celebrating the rich heritage of these hills and the stories and traditions that capture us all!

12/14/19 - DJ 5 Star Entertainment at River Bend Casino

**Listen to all your favorite hits inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older.

12/14/19 - Grove Comprehensive Plan Update Open House

Attend an open house during Grove’s annual Christmas Parade and festivities to provide your input into the visions and goals for Grove that have been developed for Grove’s new comprehensive plan. Walk through displays and chat with planning team staff while you enjoy refreshments and warm up inside City Hall!

The new comprehensive plan will guide Grove’s decision making and development for the next 20 years, and we need your feedback to make sure the plan integrates the visions and goals that are most important to Grove residents.

12/14/19 - Country Store Sale

50-75% off store wide sale! Stocking Stuffers for the whole family! As well as wonderful Collectible Christmas Ornaments, and much more!

12/14/19 - Karaoke Night at Venue 655

Come show us your inner Rock Star 🎤 Every Saturday at Grand Lake Casino from 9pm-1AM 🎶 Karaoke Saturdays nights are the place to showcase your talents, have fun and make memories with all your friends!

12/15/19 - Sunday Brunch with Santa

Call 918-257-4200 for reservations.

12/15/19 - Pictures with Santa & a Delicious Brunch

Santa will arrive at noon and stay until 2 p.m. Open to the public. Bring your own camera.

12/20/19 - Eastbound Duo at River Bend Casino

**FREE SHOW inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older.

12/21/19 - DJ 5 Star Entertainment at River Bend Casino

**Listen to all your favorite hits inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older.

12/21/19 - Youth Christmas Card Making

All young people are invited to attend this FREE Christmas Card making event. Make a personalized card for someone special. All supplies provided. No reservation required.

12/21/19 - Karaoke Night at Venue 655

12/22/19 - Terry Jordan - Live Music

Open to the public. Call 918-257-4200 for reservations.

12/27/19 - Lickitty Split at River Bend Casino

**FREE SHOW inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older.

12/28/19 - DJ 5 Star Entertainment at River Bend Casino

**Listen to all your favorite hits inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older.

12/29/19 - Terry Jordan - Live Music

Open to the public. Call 918-257-4200 for reservations.

12/31/19 - Dr. Funk & the Soul Vaccinations at River Bend Casino

**FREE SHOW inside Club 60 West Event Center** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older.

1/01/20 - First Day Hike

Join in on the fun of the 6th Annual First Day Hike! First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America's State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. On New Year's Day, Grand Lake State Park - Bernice Area has organized a free guided hike along the shore line of beautiful Grand Lake o' the Cherokees to help get your new year stepping in the right direction.

1/03/20 - DJ 5 Star Entertainment at River Bend Casino

**Listen to all your favorite hits inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older.

1/04/20 - Nathan Bryce & Loaded Dice at River Bend Casino

**FREE SHOW inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older. Rules and restrictions apply.

1/10/20 - DJ 5 Star Entertainment at River Bend Casino

**Listen to all your favorite hits inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older.

1/11/20 - DJ 5 Star Entertainment at River Bend Casino

**Listen to all your favorite hits inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older.

1/13/20 - "Rhythm Dancers" AUDITIONS

New youth dance teams begin this coming January at The Playmakers, 121 W. 3rd St, in Grove, Ok. Consider the fees for these exciting new programs a Christmas gift for those enthusiastic dancers. Maybe the relatives need gift ideas. This program begin mid-January and will continue for a semester of twelve weeks. Performances may be scheduled during that time and afterward. Auditions for the new “Rhythm Dancers”, teams for young people from kindergarten through high school, girls’ and boys’ will be held on Monday, January 13, 2020 in the “wing” room at The Playmakers. “Not since the Red Hots in the 1990s has there been an opportunity for young people to be part of such performance teams,” said Suzanne Boles, Playmakers’ Artistic Executive. “Unlike those dance/drill teams, The Rhythm Dancers will use various rhythms as the basis for dance routines; rhythms from music all over the world as well as those in Broadway musicals. They may create rhythmic dance numbers also with props or with unusual objects such as those used by “Stomp” a well-known group still performing,” she added. Boys’ teams will be athletic as well as rhythmic, and make use of props where appropriate. Kindergarten and 1st grade students without dance experience will begin in a Rhythm Band, using those instruments to perform musical numbers, by adding them to songs and to appropriate basic dance steps. The audition schedule is: kindergarten and first grade students (rhythm band) 3:45; lower elementary students, 4:45; upper elementary students, 5:45; and mid-school and high school students, 6:45. Classes will begin Monday, January 20, at the same times as the auditions. Ashley Davidson, Playmakers’ director and a Playmakers’ “triple threat” will be the primary instructor for both programs. Others may be added to assist if warranted by enrollment. The supervision and project director is Suzanne Boles. Fees for each program will be $100 / semester, with half due at first class, (non-refundable) and the remainder on March 4th. Partial scholarships may be available. If the student wishes to take part in the “First Act Theatre program, there will be a 40% discount on the second program. Remember, call (918) 786 8950 to enroll. Enrollment must be made by leaving a message at (918) 786 8950 for auditions for dance teams. Questions will be answered with a return call to confirm the enrollment.

1/14/20 - "First Act Theatre" for Youth, Orientation

A unique theatre training program for youth begins this coming January at The Playmakers, 121 W. 3rd St, in Grove, Ok. Consider the fees for this exciting new program a Christmas gift for those enthusiastic thespians. Maybe the relatives need gift ideas. This program begin mid-January and will continue for a semester of twelve weeks. Performances may be scheduled during that time and afterward. An orientation session for parents and students will give more information about this program and exciting future ones. It will be held on Tuesday, Jan 14, 5:00-6:30 in the “wing” room at The Playmakers. Enrollment must be made by leaving a message at (918) 786 8950 for orientation session for theatre training program. Questions will be answered with a return call to confirm the enrollment. “First Act Theatre” (8 yrs. old and above) is an innovative program that will cultivate students’ use of their imaginations to create both the experience of making theatre and its product--the production of plays. Award-winning youth plays have been chosen as the basis for learning to use the process that creates a production, as well as the skills and understanding necessary to perform it: acting and developing characters and their relationships to each other, spatial concepts, body movement and control, and vocal skills that help communicate with audiences. Some design and technical skills may be included as well, depending upon student interest. Though developing theatre skills is a primary objective, some plays may be performed either as a Readers’ Theatre or as a full production depending upon the performance opportunities & schedules. Students will be chosen for different plays, some with 2-3 characters, some with larger casts. Rehearsals will be at times selected by the cast and instructor. Group sessions will be scheduled on Tuesday evenings for special learning activities, though not every Tuesday. Ashley Davidson, Playmakers’ director and a Playmakers’ “triple threat” will be the primary instructor for both programs. Others may be added to assist if warranted by enrollment. The supervision and project director is Suzanne Boles. Fees for each program will be $100 / semester, with half due at first class, (non-refundable) and the remainder on March 4th. Partial scholarships may be available. If the student wishes to take part in the “Rhythm Dances” as well, there will be a 40% discount on the second program. Remember, call (918) 786 8950 to enroll.

1/17/20 - DJ 5 Star Entertainment at River Bend Casino

**Listen to all your favorite hits inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older.

1/18/20 - Stonehorse Band at River Bend Casino

**FREE SHOW inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older. Rules and restrictions apply.

1/24/20 - DJ 5 Star Entertainment at River Bend Casino

**Listen to all your favorite hits inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older.

1/25/20 - D'Elegantz Band at River Bend Casino

**FREE SHOW inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older. Rules and restrictions apply.

1/31/20 - "Underneath the Lintel" production

The Playmakers Send a Librarian on a Quest Do you remember those library cards with the pockets in the books before library circulation systems went digital, similar to most things these days? Do you, perhaps, have a library book laying around the house that still has one of the cards in it, but will never admit it? Be glad that those strict, obsessive librarians aren’t around anymore and library fines are either non-existent or at least reasonable. Except for the one in The Playmakers’ winter production, “Underneath the Lintel” by Glen Berger. When he finds a dilapidated Baedeker Travel Guide turned in that is 113 years overdue, this librarian seems to assume a nature akin to that of a superhero, though a very disheveled, confused, and nostalgic one. However, his eagerness and curiosity propel him on an around the world quest that most would never fathom. Messages in the margins become his clues as he collects “impressive presentation of lovely evidences” in his suitcase as he attempts to track down the miscreant who checked out the book, known only as “A.” It even takes him back some 2000 years into the past when he is convinced that the myth of the Wandering Jew is real. The play runs for eight performances on Friday evenings, Sunday matinees, and Tuesday evenings through February 16. (Cancellations due to bad weather will be rescheduled.) Evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. Jonathan Elmore takes on this one-man show, opening January 31. (“Ben Butler” switches places and moves to April 17.) “As I read the play, I could see the wide range of emotions that the Librarian had gone through on his world travels. I wanted to bring his joy, eagerness, lament and hope to the stage,” he said. Jonathan has been a Playmakers’ leading character in many production, including “The Miser”, Dracula, the Musical”, “Seascapes”, “Dead Man’s Cell Phone”, “Lion in Winter”, “Hitchcock Radio Plays”, and “If All the Sky Were Paper,” He has also written a number of short plays that have been presented in the Playmakers’ Readers’ Theatre programs and acted in others. He has designed and decorated sets He is currently developing his skills as a playwright and screenplay writer. The L.A. Times critic remarked that “Glen Berger’s modern fable is a blissfully ludicrous vision quest, outrageously funny, madly literate…a stunner...but with a spiritual sensitivity that extends the Library’s search for an alternate truth to Everyman.” There are no paper tickets, but seating is $15 for adults and $8 for students, mid-school and above for this production. Credit cards are accepted. Reservations are encouraged by leaving a message at the theatre, (918) 786 8950, or emailing groveplaymakers@yahoo.com. A volunteer will contact you to confirm.

1/31/20 - DJ 5 Star Entertainment at River Bend Casino

**Listen to all your favorite hits inside Club 60 West** Space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older.

3/03/20 - Creative Industries Conference

An introduction to a creative vision that can further economic development through the recruitment of creative workers and the development of more creative industries that can lead to more vibrant communities.