The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

CHICKASHA – When Joe Settlemires signed on to play at a tribute concert this summer, he didn’t just salute one of jazz guitar’s greatest musicians; he performed alongside some of the greatest jazz guitarists to date.

At the annual Charlie Christian International Jazz Festival in Oklahoma City this June, Settlemires opened for the jazz quintet The Yellowjackets, members of which he played with 30-40 years ago.

USAO’s Marcie Price, graphic designer, stars in the leading role of Shelby in the Chickasha Community Theatre production of “Steel Magnolias” this weekend. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday in the Davis Hall Theatre, with a matinee Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets at the door are $8 for adults and $5 for students 18 and under. From left are Kristy Jarnagin, Christy Clift, Frances Redding, Marcie Price, Sachelle Story and Susan FaGalde.

CHICKASHA -- A new museum exhibit will be unveiled Aug. 27 that colorfully tells the story of 10 women whose common experience at the Oklahoma College for Women helped them to change their world.  Lt. Gov. Jari Askins will introduce the exhibition at the new Oklahoma History Center, northeast of the State Capitol.