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Upcoming July movies and live events at the McSwain Theatre

Thursday, July 09, 2026

The McSwain Theatre will host a Thursday Movie Showcase throughout July, featuring classic and family-friendly films with showtimes at 2 and 7 p.m. each Thursday.

Zach Garcia’s new symphony, ‘Chintaloowali'’ debuts

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

When Zach Garcia was asked to write a Chickasaw-inspired symphony for the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) Symphony Orchestra, he was excited for the opportunity.

McSwain Theatre announces Children’s Summer Movie Series and upcoming live events

Friday, May 29, 2026

The McSwain Theatre will host its Thursday movie showcase throughout June, featuring classic and family-friendly films with showtimes at 2 and 7 p.m. each Thursday.

Artesian Arts Festival set May 2 in Sulphur, Oklahoma

Friday, May 01, 2026

The Chickasaw Nation will host the 13th annual Artesian Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Artesian Plaza, Sulphur, Oklahoma.

Scarlet Thompson named Butterfly Art Winner

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Complementary colors often found in Chickasaw ribbon skirts were the inspiration for Scarlet Thompson’s winning entry in the Chickasaw Nation Butterfly Art Contest.

Chickasaw Lighthorse and Moore Police Department collaborate for Joint Training Academy

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

The Chickasaw Lighthorse Police Department and the Moore, Oklahoma, Police Department recently strengthened their commitment to public safety through a collaborative training academy for new officers — an effort leaders say highlights the two departments’ long-standing relationship and shared values of professionalism and service.

KADA celebrates 30 years of growth under Chickasaw Nation ownership

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

KADA Radio celebrates 30 years under Chickasaw Nation ownership this year, marking a milestone in the tribe’s commitment to branch into new business ventures.

Sensory Safe Zone provides welcoming space for all

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Lazer Zone Family Fun Center in Ada, Oklahoma, can be an exciting experience for children, teens and adults. However, for individuals with sensory processing differences, it can be both overwhelming and overstimulating.

Armor Elite: Chickasaw-led youth basketball team joins Nike program

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

When Ellis Knight and his friend, Vic Saunders, founded and started coaching Armor Elite in 2021, they had no way of knowing that within five years they would join a prestigious Nike powered program.

Michaela Parrott: culture, connection and a love for foster youth

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

Michaela Parrott’s compassion for children in foster care, coupled with the love of her Chickasaw culture, finds its expression in a dual-purpose project — teaching people how to make ribbon skirts, which are gifted to First American children in foster care.