OKC PHILHARMONIC: NATIVE AMERICAN WORKS
Don’t miss this special evening! Governor George Nigh presents Lifetime Achievement Awards, and the Philharmonic performs Native American Works with narration by Academy Award winner Wes Studi. Sponsor this event for access to a VIP reception with Mr. Studi and other dignitaries. Your participation in this event will help support the Native American Warrior Project.
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Join us for the Governor George Nigh Lifetime Achievement Award presentation and a live performance from the Philharmonic honoring Native American Composers at the Riverwind Showplace Theater in Norman, Oklahoma. Purchase Tickets
EVENT PROGRAM
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6:30 PM DOORS OPEN
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7:00 PM CEREMONIES BEGIN
PRESENTATION OF COLORS & 39 TRIBAL NATION FLAGS
WELCOME, Governor Bill Anoatubby, Chickasaw Nation
NATIONAL ANTHEM, AJ Howard, Oklahoma native and member of Ponca, Pawnee, Osage tribes
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7:30 PM PRESENTATION OF THE GOVERNOR GEORGE NIGH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Tom Cole, Oklahoma member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Wes Studi, Oklahoman, member of Cherokee Nation, Academy Award winning actor & film producer
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8:00 PM CONCERT
Native American Medley with Pow Wow Drum, Native American Flute, Choir, and Orchestra
Devil’s Promenade, Louis Ballard World premiere of Kiowa Six, Kiegan Ryan Clans narrated by actor Wes Studi, Jerod Tate Armed Forces Salute, Various Oklahoma!, Rodgers & Hammerstein
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9:30 PM VIP RECEPTION, BY INVITATION ONLY
Sponsor this event for access to a VIP reception with Mr. Wes Studi and other dignitaries.
Wes Studi
Wes Studi is a United States Veteran that served in the National Guard. He is also an Academy Award Winner, known for his role in the Last of the Mohicans. Mr. Studi is a native Oklahoman, a member of the Cherokee Nation and is a renowned film producer. We are thrilled to honor him and to include him in the evening’s performance.