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In these uncertain times, it is comforting to know that we have God to lean on. Psalm 62:6 (New International Version) says “He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.” I especially love Matthew Henry’s Commentary regarding this verse, which says “David having put his confidence in God, foresees the overthrow of his enemies. We have found it good to wait upon the Lord, and should charge our souls to have such constant dependence upon him, as may make us always easy. If God will save my soul, I may well leave everything else to his disposal, knowing all shall turn to my salvation. And as David’s faith in God advances to an unshaken steadfastness, so his joy in God improves into a holy triumph. Meditation and prayer are blessed means of strengthening faith and hope.”
May God give you hope and strength today.

Muskogee resident Connie Wetz will receive the the Community Film Education Initiative Citizen Arts Award on Sunday, April 26 during the closing ceremonies of the 10th annual BareBones Independent Film and Music Festival in Muskogee.
Wetz, executive director of the Muskogee Little Theatre, has steered the organization to local and regional recognition, winning the prestigious Octavision Award from the Oklahoma Community Theatre Association and the 2008 Theatre of the Year Award.
Wetz will share the stage with actors Jerry Maren and Randal Malone. Maren, best remembered as the Lollipop Munchkin in “The Wizard of Oz” is a veteran of 99 film and television appearances and will be a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Malone, a veteran of some 50 Hollywood films also made numerous guest appearances on television, will also be recognized for his contributions to the performing arts.

The awards ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. at the Roxy Theatre, 220 W. Okmulgee Ave. The event will proceed with a Red Carpet Walk at 6:30 p.m. The awards ceremony is open to the public. General admission is $5. For more information, call (918) 616-1335.

For those who may be familiar with her ministry, Dr. Cynthia Hale will be speaking at 6:30 p.m. each evening from Thursday, May 7th through Saturday, May 9th at Wildewood Christian Church, 6900 N. Kelley, in Oklahoma City. Hale is the founding and senior pastor of the Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, Georgia.
Selected by the President-elect Barack Obama and the Democratic Party, Hale gave the opening invocation at the 2008 Democratic National Convention. In 2009, she was privileged to participate at the National Prayer Service for the inauguration of President Barack Obama. She also served as co-chair for “Women in Ministry for Obama.”
On Saturday, May 9th, Dr. Hale will be the honorary guest at the Wildewood Christian Church’s Women’s Day Breakfast at The Center, 4325 NW 50th St. in Oklahoma City. The cost for the breakfast is $15. For more information, call (405) 478-0781.

Jazz legend Gary Burton is returning with friends Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow and Antonio Sanchez to reprise the Gary Burton Quartet of the 1970s via a new CD called “Quartet Live.”
Although the compact disc is not released until May 26, the 11-song album was recorded live at Yoshi’s Jazz Club in Oakland, Calif.
It will be a musical reunion of sorts for the group. The story begins in 1967 when bassist Steve Swallow joined with vibraphonist Gary Burton to form the original Gary Burton Quartet. In the early 1970s, then 19-year-old guitarist Pat Metheny joined Burton’s band, and one of the most celebrated careers in music began. This would be the start of a 35-year musical friendship between the vibist and guitarist that continues today. A decade ago, Metheny discovered drummer Antonio Sanchez, inviting him to join The Pat Metheny Group, and the two have been playing together ever since.
Sounds like an exciting collaboration as modern jazz history comes to life on stage. Having already toured in Japan, the U.S., and Europe, the new Gary Burton Quartet plans to do a third tour in June 2009.

Record Store Day has started for more than 1,000 independent record stores in the U.S. and in 17 countries. Celebrating indie retailers, this day seems more of a lesson in survival as some businesses have closed due to the economy and rise in Internet downloads and online retailers.

Price Tower Arts Center, Frank Lloyd Wright’s beautiful edifice in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, houses a grand restaurant, hotel and art museum. This Sunday, the museum will host a free, family-friendly event. From noon to 5 p.m., join in the fun in the museum galleries on the 1st floor of Price Tower. There is also an activity for children, as they will make their own Nature Lover’s Treasure Box in conjunction with the current exhibition “Fallingwater en Perspectiva,” world-class paintings by a Spanish artist. For more information, call (918)336-4949. Price Tower is at 510 Dewey Ave.

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Musings – things to see, places to go, people to meet. That’s what this blog is – a place for inspiration, whether it be music, books, religion, culture or life. There are are many details that we all muse about sometimes. Just as the Panethon is viewed as an ancient place to reflect on creativity, words, photos, quotes will make up this space. Enjoy.

Musings – things to see, places to go, people to meet. That’s what this blog is – a place for inspiration, whether it be music, religion, culture or life. There are are many details that we all muse about sometimes. Just as the Panethon is viewed as an ancient place to reflect on creativity, words, photos, quotes will make up this space. Enjoy.