Love (and Spring?) are in the air this February in Guthrie
Updated: Jan 31
Ok, it's definitely not Spring yet, but the days are getting longer, and those walks down the historic brick sidewalks of downtown Guthrie will get warmer soon. Whether it's Valentine's Day or just a quick weekend getaway, Guthrie, Oklahoma has what you want!
Saturday, February 4, 3-7 p.m.
Come enjoy some great music from Rod Porter, wine, chocolates from Rick's Fine Chocolates, and amazing art from some of Oklahoma's best artists. Rod performs from 5-7 p.m.
(Terra Rosa is a new fine art gallery located in Guthrie’s historic Downtown. They're a community venue, providing art collectors, art lovers, interior designers, non-profits and businesses the opportunity to buy original artwork created by emerging and mid-career artists. They exhibit a variety of mediums from paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry and sculptures.)
Saturday, February 4
Doors at 6 p.m.
Show at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $20 at the door
Bluegrass and western swing at the historic Guthrie Depot! World class tunes and a dance floor big enough for all the good times. Music, dancing, food, drinks ... yes, please.
Saturdays, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
8 p.m.
Every Saturday at Mack & Ike's Saloon you can find some of the best live music around. Grab dinner in downtown Guthrie, then finish the evening off right with great tunes from Levi Parham (February 4), Noah Engh (February 11), Claire Piersol Band (February 18), and CAJ (February 25).
February 10 & 11
8 p.m.
Join us at the Pollard Theatre for 𝐀𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞, featuring Shelly Phelps and the Moonlit Pass Band!
Unlike the musical-play previously mounted at the Pollard, this 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 looks and feels like a concert, set within the final months before Patsy Cline's passing. Shelly Phelps, alongside her band, embodies the spirit of the legendary performer and brings you a musical revue you won’t soon forget!
A Valentine Getaway In Guthrie
Gage's Steakhouse has unbelievable valentine dinner specials that include steak, lobster, salmon, and more at their one-of-a-kind location inside the historic Guthrie Depot. (More dining options here.) Rick's Fine Chocolates and Coffees can totally make your Valentine's Day the sweetest with chocolate covered strawberries and other delicious treats (Click here for more ideas for desserts, drinks, and coffee.) Get away to absolute luxury with a night's stay at the Dominion House Boutique Hotel, or browse Guthrie's wonderful collection of inns, hotels, and b&bs.
And if life is just getting in the way of making February 14 a special night out, avoid the crowds by making a reservation at Rick's Fine Chocolates and Coffees for a special "Date Night" on February 18. Price per couple ranges from $30-$60, with coffee, specialty items, games, and choice of charcuterie board. Call 405-293-9309 to make a reservation.
While you're in town, a guided tour is a great way to explore Guthrie ...
"With ornate rooms designed to meticulously replicate historic periods and decorations riddled with arcane symbols, the Scottish Rite Temple in Guthrie, Oklahoma, is one of the largest Masonic complexes in the world. Completed in 1923 for around $3 million, it is both a monument to the oil boom and the influence of the Masons in the state." - Atlas Obscura
Tours of this incredible building are available Monday-Thursday at 10 a.m. for $10. Always good to call 405-282-1281 or by email gsrite@sbcglobal.net to make sure the building isn't being rented for a private event.
A walking tour of some of downtown Guthrie's most interesting sites and stories. Each walk starts at the Apothecary Garden, located at the corner of Oklahoma Avenue and 2nd Street. Tours take approximately 90 minutes and include gentle inclines on brick-paved sidewalks, and typically take place each Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Adults:$10 - Children 7-14: $5 ... call 405.293.8404 to rsvp
"Have you ever wondered just how the WanderFolk Spirits magic is made? Well, turn your wonder to a wander & swing on out to beautiful Guthrie, America for an incredible introduction to the history & science of recipe creation, distilling, blending, & so much more at Oklahoma’s original distillery.
Get a firsthand look behind the scenes at the handcrafted process that our team proudly, passionately, & painstakingly pursues daily as we work to create distinctly Oklahoman offerings." June tours are on the 4th and 18th, but check their website to reserve a limited spot.
Oklahoma Mini Mill is one of the only boutique carding mills in this region of the U.S. They clean and process all types of fleeces separately into roving, bumps or batts. Don't know what that means? Take a tour! Fascinating and impressive. Call 405 260 2705 to schedule a visit.
Are museums your thing? One of a kind options in downtown Guthrie ...
"The mission of the Oklahoma Territorial Museum
is to preserve the heritage of Oklahoma through the
collection and interpretation of archival and material
culture to present the development and influence of urban
institutions. The museum documents the creation of the
Unassigned Lands, the Land Run of 1889, the homestead
experience, and territorial and state government. The
history of Guthrie is told as the capital city of the territorial
government and the first state capital."
Admission:
Adults: $7.00
Seniors: (55+) $5.00
Children (6-18) $4.00
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
"The Territorial Capital Sports Museum
is dedicated to the preservation and
interpretation of Oklahoma's rich sports history.
Our goal is to have a positive influence on young
people by celebrating the accomplishments
of Oklahoma Athletes."
Admission:
Donation
Hours:
Tues - Sat: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
"The Oklahoma Frontier Drugstore Museum collections reflect
the history of pharmacy and medicine in the 19th and 20th
centuries in the Oklahoma and Indian Territories and the State
of Oklahoma. The artifacts and ephemera exhibited in the
Museum were coincident with the westward migration of
pioneers, shopkeepers, families and pharmacists as well as
a host of other health care providers who populated the
frontier regions of the United States."
Admission:
$5
Hours:
Tues - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
And let's not forget about expressing our artistic side with an art class or two ...
Learn the art of blowing glass! Check their site for dates/times. Classes are $70 per student for each session, and the fee includes all tools and materials and the piece the student creates.
Take a class from Steve Boaldin of Art of a Cowboy fame. Email Steve to sign up.
Learn to paint in a fun group setting with the Tipsy Artist! Classes available throughout the month of June.
Terra Rosa offers a variety of art courses and workshops to help you explore your different interests and passions. Click through to explore our general areas to learn more about the types of art instruction offered.