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The premiere of the 7 Hills Music Fest takes place this Saturday and organizers Valerie Mosco and Kelly Dobson spent a few minutes Tuesday to recap what is going to happen at Nichols Park. In addition to an evening of music, there will be food, vendors and activities for all ages. Tickets may be purchased in advance with the handy QR code displayed at the end of this video. They are also on sale at the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce, Nail Boutique, Burnett Furniture, The Shack and Rustlers BBQ.

The Henryetta Economic Development Authority (HEDA) is looking for a civic-minded person who wants to help Henryetta grow. There is a vacancy on the HEDA board.
To be eligible, a person must live within the Henryetta city limits.
HEDA meets at 10 a.m. on the second Monday of each month.
Anyone interested should submit their name and phone number to Jenny Mooney, HEDA secretary at the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce.

Henryetta performer Makayla Baxter will be portraying Carole King this fall in "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical."
The Tony and Grammy award-winning musical will be presented at Theatre Tulsa Sept. 15 through Oct. 1.makayla
It tells the remarkable journey of Carole King, from her humble beginnings as a Brooklyn girl to her rise as a chart-topping recording artist. The musical follows King's evolution from a young songwriter crafting hits for other artists to becoming a music sensation in her own right.
Originally premiering on Broadway in 2014, "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" quickly became a beloved and critically acclaimed production. The musical received numerous accolades, including two Tony Awards for Best Actress in a Musical and Best Sound Design, as well as a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
Theatre Tulsa's production of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" promises to deliver the show’s heartfelt storytelling, unforgettable performances, and timeless songs that have become the soundtrack of numerous lives.
"We’re ready to take audiences a step back in time to experience the magic of the 1960s and 70s through Carole King's timeless music,” said Jarrod Kopp, executive director of Theatre Tulsa. “From 'You've Got a Friend' to 'I Feel the Earth Move,' these songs have become part of the soundtrack of our lives, and we’re excited to bring them to life, live on stage.”
When she learned she would be portraying King, Baxter said she was excited to be a part of the cast. “Never in a million years did I think I would have the opportunity to help tell this phenomenal woman’s story, and I feel so incredibly lucky.”
This is the latest in a string of special performances by the 2018 Henryetta high school graduate.
Most recently she portrayed Edward Rutledge in the Tulsa Theatre presentation of 1776. That musical was directed by another Henryetta alum, Liz Bealko.
Baxter has been named Outstanding Supporting Actress in a musical for her work in “Something Rotten,” last year.
She was one of the founding members of the HHS Performing Arts Student Association. That group laid the groundwork for the highly-acclaimed H-Town Theatre that has performed a series of hit musicals.
Performances of "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" will be held on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and matinee shows on Sundays at 2 p.m.

sasquach

Sasquatch, that elusive humanoid of the forest, came to Henryetta Monday.
The furry mystical entity was present for the Henryetta public library summer reading program.
Brought by Amber Mordecai, the children learned where Sasquatch lives, feeds on and other habits.
Mordecai told the youngsters they can learn about Sasquatch at the Big Foot Museum in Talihina, in Hochatown, and at the Big Foot Symposium in Stilwell.
She also encouraged the kids to keep on reading. The program will have the annual prize announcements after the August 7 deadline.

movie night

Friday night was a perfect time for families to enjoy some fun and a movie. The Henryetta Chamber of Commerce held the first of three "Movies at the Park" with "luca" as the premiere attraction. There was food and games for everyone. Two more events like this are planne this year,, one at Halloween and the other in December just in time for Christmas.