Good morning, Stillwater! Today is National Bucket List day. So if “see 30 vintage planes up close,” “try bánh mì for the first time,” or “watch a musical about Alice in Wonderland play out a WWII bomb shelter” were on your bucket list, first of all, kudos to you for having such specific goals, and secondly, you’re in luck. You can do it all this weekend here in Stillwater 🪣 ✔ ✔ ✔

In today’s edition:

• Good news for You and Mì 🥖

• Vintage plane show this weekend ✈️

• Herb and Succulent plant sale 🌱

• A lecture guaranteed to blow your mind

• Sam’s Cheesin’ it Up comes back for the “Best Festival in Stillwater”

• Maybe some typos. Nobody’s perfect

Let’s get right to it!

– Nate Cheever

Sponsored By Nancy's on Main

Nancy’s on Main in Perkins isn’t fancy dining, nor is it fast food—but it will be memorable (in a good way)! Nancy and her family serve up pizza, pasta, pastries made right in the store. If you go on a Friday night you will likely catch Bobby who plays live piano—perfect for a date night.

My wife drove down twice to get their spiced sweet potato cheesecake (because it was that good). They also have gelato, baked goods, and the place smells of warm pizza dough.

“It usually takes people a while to find us but they're glad when they finally do!” says Nancy. Mention this ad and get 15% off a house-made cookie or scone.

📍 111 S Main St, Perkins
🌐 nancysonmain.com
It’s worth the trip (or two). 😊

WHAT’S UP IN STILLWATER

Alice By Heart Hits the Stage 🎭🐇

The OSU Theatre Department is closing out their season with Alice By Heart. It’s a drama/comedy musical Alice in Wonderland set in a WWII-era London Tube station. They have a deeply committed student cast who have even used 3D printing to get costumes right! This one’s gonna be special.

📍 Vivia Locke Theatre, OSU | 📅 April 25–27 | 🎟️ $12–$15 (Free for OSU freshmen!)
🔗Tickets

Flying Aggies Fly-In ✈️

It’s a great weekend for aviation (or future aviation) fans! There will be 30+ vintage planes on display, local food trucks, and kid-friendly fun at Stillwater Regional Airport this Saturday at the 9th Annual Aggies Fly-In. Attendance is free!

📍 Where: Stillwater Regional Airport (Directions)
📅 When: Friday, April 26, 11 AM – 3 PM
🎟️ Cost: Free!

Herb & Succulent Festival 🌿

Is it Eerb or Herb? Doesn’t matter here! Come check out the Herb & Succulent Festival this Saturday at the Botanic Garden at OSU. Master Gardeners 🙇will be on hand to answer questions. A bounce house and bug demos will be available for children plus about 30 vendors will be there too — think local honey, handmade goodies, and maybe a surprise or two.

📍 Where: The Botanic Garden at OSU
📅 When: Saturday, April 26 | 9 AM–2 PM
🎟️ Cost: Free (Just bring cash or a checkbook for plant buys)

KALEIDOSCOPE Festival & Block Party 🧃🎨

Stillwater’s “Best Annual Festival” is here again this Sunday. Kaleidoscope is all about community, music, and raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month. There’ll be local bands like Misspent Ukes, Ray & The High Rollers, and Buffalo Jones & The Heard, plus some line dancing and family activities. Sam’s Cheesin’ It Up will be there too—if you haven’t tried their grilled cheese yet, this is your sign.

📍 Where: Stonecloud Brewing Stillwater
📅 When: Sunday, April 27 | 1 PM - 5 PM
🎟️ Cost: Free!

BBQ, Quilts & Bidding Fun in Perkins 🍖🧵

Lost Creek Methodist Church is holding a Quilt Auction & BBQ Dinner this Saturday at Oak Park in Perkins. It’ll be comforting inside and out! All-you-can-eat BBQ starts at 5 PM, with silent and live auctions to follow. Expect cozy quilts, unique items, and plenty of friendly bidding. 

📍 Oak Park Event Venue, 805 E Kirk St, Perkins
📅 Saturday, April 26 | BBQ at 5 PM | Silent Auction 5–6 PM | Live Auction at 6 PM
🎟️ Adults $15 | Youth & Seniors (4–12, 65+) $12

The Mystery of the Shroud of Turin 🕊️

Back by popular demand, Fr. Robert Healey of Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church will be presenting a lecture on the Shroud of Turin on Tuesday, April 29th. Attendance is free and open to the public. Prepare to have your mind blown! Below is my writeup from last year’s presentation.

📍 Where: Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church
📅 When: Tuesday, April 29 | Potluck at 6 PM | Lecture at 6:30 PM
🎟️ Cost: Free and open to the public

🛒 Price Check: Stillwater Grocery Report

It’s back (for this week) the much disputed grocery report 🙂 . Here’s how milk, eggs, and bread stack up across stores this week:

Cheapest eggs in town are found at Sprouts at $3.99. Walmart for cheapest milk. What else should I track? Would a cheapest gas finder be helpful? You can always reply directly and let me know 🙂 .

Know of something going on that you’d like to share? Do you have some good news that’s happened to you? Let me know!

LOCAL BUSINESS

Typo Market Mom’s Weekend Pop-Up 🌸

Mother’s day is coming soon, and Mom’s weekend is coming sooner! Typo Market is hosting a special Mom’s Weekend Sale with 20% off home and paper goods and a $100 Instagram giveaway. Hitch by Billie is popping up with permanent jewelry. Go get those matching bracelets!
📍 Where: Typo Market, 123 E. 9th Avenue
📅 When: April 25–26

New Vietnamese Spot: Mì & You Bánh mì 🥖

Locals uncovered a new bánh mì and bakery joint: Mì & You. I used to eat these all the time in college and I’m stoked there here! If you’ve never had one, they are Vietnamese submarine sandwiches filled with flavored meat and cilantro, pickled carrots, cucumber…it just has to be experienced. Plus they have a bakery!
📍 Where: 211 N Perkins Rd, Suite #15 (Rosewood Hills Shopping center, close to the big Walmart on Perkins)
📅 When: Mon–Sat, 11 AM-7:30 PM
🎟️ Cost: Sandwich prices $8.50

Cindy’s Pizza Now Take ’n Bake! 🍕

Cindy’s Pizza announced this week that her 12” pizzas are now sold as take n’ bake from the Cowboy Corner freezer section. I love her pizza, especially the crust. Also, she makes cheesecake too, and slices are available as well.
📍 Cowboy Corner (corner of Main St. and 12th St)
🔗 More Info

Grand Opening: Blown & Bronzed 💨✨

Local beauty biz Blown & Bronzed is celebrating its grand opening this Saturday. Owner Amber Fladie is now booking for blowouts and spray tans — just in time for spring formals and grad pics.
📍 Where: 2208 N Perkins Rd (Just west of the corner of Lakeview and Perkins Rd, next to Petco)
📅 When: This Saturday, April 26

💼 The Job posting section has been requested to come back . Didn’t have time to pull it together this week, but expect it here next time.

LIVE LOCAL MUSIC

New Song Alert from Grae Taylor 🎧

OSU student and local singer-songwriter Grae Taylor is releasing a new track this Sunday called “Kali Was Right About You.” It’s her second studio single. I met Grae last year at the Dancing Turtle but haven’t heard this one yet, in fact no one has heard it live yet. If you’ve seen Grae play around town, you’ll definitely want to check it out.
📅 Drops Monday, April 28 after midnight on these streaming platforms.

Thursday
McKnight Center | Piano Collective | 1:30 - 2:30 PM 
McKnight Center | Senior Recital; Victor Cruz, trombone |  5 - 6 PM | Free
Bad Brad’s Bar-B-Q | Songwriter Circle with T Dylan Moss | 7 - 9 PM | Free
Iron Monk | The Morgan Band | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Stillwater Community Center | The Great American Songbook  | 7:30 to 9:00 PM | Free
McKnight Center | Freshman Recital: Jack Craven, tuba | 7:30 - 8:30 PM | Free

Friday
Casual Scene Books | Bennet Frohock | 5-7 PM | Free
McKnight Center | Student Recital: Jonathan Jones, piano | 5 - 6 PM | Free
Stillwater Community Center | Battle of the Bands- Finals | 7:30 - 8:30 PM
McKnight Center | Student Recital: Nicholas Visbal, jazz percussion |  7:30 - 8:30 PM | Free
The Other Side Tavern | Karaoke with Mike T | 9 PM
The Salty Bronc | Steel Ridge Band | 10:30 PM | $5

Saturday
Elk's Lodge | Morgan Band | 7 - 10 PM
Coney's Garden | Double Violets | 8 PM

Sunday
Boomer Lake | Just Jett Dance Music | 2 PM – 4 PM
Willie’s Saloon | Open Mic Night | 9 PM - 12 AM

SPORTS

Upcoming home games & matches ⚽ ⚾

HS - JV Baseball Blue vs. Edmond North
4/24 @ Couch Park | 5 PM

HS - JV Baseball Gold vs. Edmond North
4/24 @ Couch Park | 7 PM

JH - Soccer Boys & Girls vs. Stillwater Invitational
4/25 @ Pioneer Stadium | 9 AM - 10 AM

JH - Soccer Boys & Girls vs. Stillwater Invitational
4/26 @ Pioneer Stadium | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

THANKS!

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