Good morning, Stillwater! And happy National Film Score Day. The Rocky theme is probably my most-listened. Do you have a favorite movie score or theme? I’d love to hear it!

In today’s edition:

• It’s time to meet Stillwater’s favorite mutt 🥇

• If you have woodworking skills to share, read on!

• Almost 40 hours of indie film screenings 🎥

• A public bath (of sorts) ⛩️

Let’s get right to it!

– Nate Cheever

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Move-outs, messes, and May—oh my!

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I almost forgot to mention that they even help with laundry! 🧺 Who doesn’t need help keeping on top of that!?

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WHAT’S UP IN STILLWATER

Congrats to Bruno, Stillwater’s First Mutt Madness Champion! 🏆

Our victor is Bruno: a 7 year-old golden retriever and registered therapy dog with Pete’s Pet Posse. Owner Catie Noles says, “He makes new best friends wherever he goes. His favorite pastime is taking naps and his favorite food is bananas.” Congrats Catie and Bruno!

In second place is 3 year old Chiweenie Prince Walter, owned by Schyler Alley. Thanks to everyone who entered and all you who voted. Together we raised $400 for the Humane Society!

Let’s Get Gong! ⛩️

Think public baths were a thing of the past? Not this week! Red Dirt Yoga is hosting a Gong Sound Bath. If you’re wondering what that is, basically you bring some blankies, get cozy, and listen to the sound of a gong (pbssshshhH) and chimes with others to enjoy a healing deep relaxation. It might provide some needed spring cleaning to those stress spots.

🗺️ Where: Red Dirt Yoga, 1106 S. Main Street
📅 When: Saturday, April 5th at 4 PM
💲 How much: $25 for one hour, book here.

Save a Few Lives Before Dinner 🩸

I had the chance to speak with Brandi Atkinson with Our Blood Institute about blood drives this week, and she informed me that every donation saves three lives. If you get squeamish (like, I confess, I do) with needles, she said, “Just remember that those people whose lives your saving won’t judge you if you get squeamish”. It means the world to them. Here are some places you can go to donate this week:

Red Dirt Film Festival 🎬🍿

If you like indie films, you’re going to be in heaven this weekend. And with the gloomy weather, might as well spend 38.5+ hours indoors watching movies anyway! It’s the Red Dirt Film Festival at The Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar from Friday through Sunday. You can preview the selections right here.

📍Where: Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar, 702 S Duncan St.
📅 When: April 4 9 AM - April 6 10 PM
💲 How much: Free for general admission (thanks sponsors!). VIP pass is $25 here.

What’s Oldest Item at the OSU Museum of Art? 🤔

An old pioneer artifact? A 16th century painting? Nope! It’s actually a 2,300-year-old silver coin featuring Alexander the Great in a lion-skin and Zeus on a throne. It’s smaller than a quarter. Anyone else nerding out?! Cindy at the front desk knows the whole backstory.

🛒 Price Check: Stillwater Grocery Report

Here’s how milk, eggs, and bread stack up across stores this week:

Sprouts still has the cheapest eggs in stores. Walmart still has the lowest-cost milk and bread in town. Homeland Eggs are now more competitive than before.

A message from Town & Gown Theatre 🎭

Crimes of the Heart starts today! It’s a Southern drama-comedy that follows three wildly different sisters navigating old wounds, small-town gossip, and a whole lot of emotional (and legal) baggage. 

The show runs April 3–6 & 10–13. Evening shows at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM. Take a date and go feel cultured sitting watching live theatre!

🎟️ Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for students/seniors. 📞 Call (405) 372-9122 or visit townandgown.org

THE LOKAL LEDGER 🏷️

🪚 WANTED: Woodworking Basic Instruction — Ms. Cindy Cooper seeks someone to show her how to use her woodworking tools. Willing to compensate with delicious homemade pizza if interested. Email her at cindyspizzastw@gmail.com

✂ Kitty Cutter – The Purr-fect Box Opener! — Local 3D printer/manufacturer Dave Atess has created a cat-shaped cardboard cutter that slices through boxes with ease. Handy, safe, and great for recycling. Pick up yours at: Etsy.com

🚗 The Boys from Oklahoma parking for sale — If you’re planning to visit Stillwater April 10-13 for The Boys from Oklahoma concert, First Christian Church, Stillwater, still has a few advance-purchase premium parking places available. If you have questions, contact: pokesfans19@gmail.com

WEATHER

^{If April showers bring May flowers, then what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims!}

Weather looks to be rainy and cool over this weekend, before warming up again on Monday.

Thursday
60 🌡️ 52 | 🌦️ | 50% | 💨 ENE 14 mph​

Friday
63 🌡️ 51 | 🌧️ | 91% | 💨 E 10 mph​

Saturday
53 🌡️ 41 | 🌧️ | 90% | 💨 N 15 mph​

Sunday
57 🌡️ 35 | ☀️ | 0% | 💨 NW 10 mph​

LIVE LOCAL MUSIC

Thursday
Edmon Low Library | Noon Concert Series: Piano Favorites | 12 - 1 PM | Free
Bad Brad’s Bar-B-Q | Songwriter Circle with T Dylan Moss and Guests | 6:30–9 PM  
Iron Monk | The Creek Howlers | 7 - 9 PM
Stonecloud | Hosty | 7pm | Free
Stillwater Community Center | Troubadour Thursday | 7:30 PM | Free
McKnight Center Performance Hall | Yefim Bronfman |  7:30 PM | Tickets 

Friday
Old Church Center | Steve Fisher | 7 PM
The Elks | Code Shirley | 7:30 PM
McKnight Center Lawn | Stillystock Music Festival | 5 - 11 PM, Featuring: Double Violets, Garden Ants, White Subaru Outback, Funk n Beers, Dreamsickle, and Red Sun
McKnight Center Recitals | Corianna Hong, violin; Clayton Ford, clarinet |  5 - 6 PM, 7:30 - 8:30 PM | Free
Salty Bronc | Ethan Carl | 9 PM
Tumbleweed | Battle Of The Bands/Finals | 8 PM | All ages | Tickets, featuring bands:
- Ray & The High Rollers
- AllTown
- TJ Todd Band

Saturday
Old Church Center | Dirt & Spirit Book Launch & concert | 6 PM | 750 N Main St, Perkins, featuring the talents of Chuck Dunlap, Greg Jacobs, Pam Potts, Rick Reilly, Kurt Nielsen, Gene Collier, and Monica Taylor.
Stonecloud | Billy Bonney | 7 PM | Free
Oak Park Event Venue | Jazz Festival | 6 - 8:30 PM | Free (805 E. Kirk Ave., Perkins)
McKnight Center Recitals | Shuqi Cao, piano 2:30 - 3:30 PM; Emily Copeland, clarinet 5 - 6 PM; Eva Cole, piano 7:30 - 8:30 PM; Mitchell Breedlove, voice/piano/comp 7:30 - 8:30 PM | Free

Sunday
The Botanic Garden at OSU | Pokeapella Singin' Cowboys | 2:30 PM | Free
Willie’s Saloon | Open Mic Night | 9 PM - 12 AM

SPORTS

Upcoming home games & matches  🎾 ⚽ ⚾

Cowgirl Tennis vs. Utah
4/3 @ Greenwood Tennis Center | 5 PM | Watch

HS - Soccer vs. US Grant
4/4 @ Pioneer Stadium, 1224 N Husband St | JVG 3:30 PM | JVB Gold 4:40 PM | VG 6 PM | VB 8 PM

Cowboy Baseball vs. Kansas State
4/4 @ O'Brate Stadium | 6 PM | Live Stats

Cowgirl Tennis vs. BYU
4/5 @ Greenwood Tennis Center, 825 W McElroy Rd | 1 PM | Watch

Cowgirl Soccer vs. Mid-America Christian
4/5 @ Neal Patterson Stadium | 2:30 PM 

Cowboy Baseball vs. Kansas State
4/5 @ O'Brate Stadium | 6 PM | Live Stats

Cowgirl Soccer vs. Rose State
4/5 @ Neal Patterson Stadium | 6 PM 

Cowboy Baseball vs. Kansas State
4/6 @ O'Brate Stadium | 1 PM | Live Stats

THANKS!

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