Chickasaw Country brings Christmas Cheer for all

Christmas Cheer rings loud for all to hear in Ada, Sulphur, Tishomingo

Christmas cheer will be felt the entire month of December in Chickasaw Country. Several holiday-themed events, hosted by the Chickasaw Nation, are planned in local communities.

The Lights shine bright in Sulphur! Nov. 29

Santa Claus will officially turn on the lights at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Chickasaw Cultural Center. With campus-wide light displays, this FREE treat will be available every evening from 6 to 9 p.m. through Dec. 31.

Chickasaw Cultural Center movies

Be sure to check out the holiday movies this season at the cultural center with “Four Christmases” Dec. 6 “Elf” Dec.13; “A Christmas Story” Dec. 20; “The Holiday” Dec. 27.

Christmas at the Chickasaw Cultural Center

Begin your Christmas festivities with holiday movies, pictures with Santa, cultural and language demonstrations, stomp dancing, Chickasaw Press booth and a Christmas Concert from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Chickasaw Cultural Center.

The Chickasaw Cultural Center will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, from noon to 5 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas.

For more information about any of the upcoming events, contact the Chickasaw Cultural Center at 580-622-7130, or online at http://www.chickasawculturalcenter.com.

The Chickasaw Cultural Center is located at 867 Charles Cooper Memorial Drive in Sulphur, Okla.

Classic Christmas at the Artesian

Make your Christmas getaway extra special by spending your nights at the Artesian. Hotel guests staying in the month of December may purchase a special Christmas package.

Guests and the community will be able to have breakfast with Santa from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday ,Dec. 6, 13 and 20. Photos can be taken with Santa and a 4X6 photo will be provided. For more information please call (580)-622-8100 or (855)-455-5255.

Friday and Saturdays will provide extra Yuletide spirit as Christmas carolers perform from 3 to 6 p.m. Mrs. Claus will also be singing and reading stories by the fireplace from 6 to 8 p.m. while guest enjoy hot cocoa and apple cider.

McSwain Theatre

The McSwain Theatre will hand out hot chocolate to Ada parade goers and will also play “Miracle on 34th Street” at 2 p.m. and “Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” at 4 p.m Thursday, Dec. 4.

Thursday night movies at the McSwain Theatre couldn’t be more festive with movies such as “White Christmas” playing Dec. 11 and “It’s a Wonderful Life” playing Dec. 18. An all-inclusive deal for movies at the McSwain Theatre includes a ticket, popcorn and drink all for just $5.

The McSwain Theatre is known for its live shows, such as the Jae L. and Crossover Christmas Special show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20.

Also ring in the New Year with the Jae. L and Crossover band’s “Hee Haw” Show at 9 p.m. Dec. 31.

For more information about events at the historic theatre contact the McSwain Theatre at 580-332-8108 or online at http://www.McSwainTheatre.com.

Follow theatre updates on Facebook at Facebook.com/McSwainTheatre or on Twitter at Twitter.com/McSwainTheatre.

The McSwain Theatre, owned and operated by the Chickasaw Nation, is located at 130 W. Main in Ada.

Holiday Market

The Holiday Market at the Chickasaw Nation Division of Arts and Humanities will begin Thursday, Dec. 4, and run through Tuesday, Dec. 23. The market will be open until 7 p.m. Dec. 4; and will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 13 and 20.

Holiday canvas painting will also occur during the Holiday Market for those who wish to purchase and paint their own canvas.

Painting sessions will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 13 and 20 at the Division of Arts and Humanities located at 201 N. Broadway, as well as the ARTesian Gallery and Studios in Sulphur, Okla.

For more information please call (580)-272-5520.

Christmas at the Museums

A progressive dinner will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 13,in Tishomingo and Emet, Okla. Appetizers will be served at the Chickasaw Council House and an Indian taco dinner will be served at the Chickasaw Capitol House. A shuttle will transport guests after dinner to the Chickasaw White House in Emet, Okla. for dessert and a visit with Santa.

Guests will also be able to enjoy the festive décor and music as they tour the museums.

The Council House Museum includes artifacts tracing the history and culture of the Chickasaw people, contemporary Chickasaw artworks, a gift shop and more. It is located at 209 North Fisher.

The Chickasaw Capitol building, a stately structure overlooking the town of Tishomingo, is located at 411 W. 9th Street.

Built in 1895, the Chickasaw White House was the home of Chickasaw Governor Douglas Johnston and his family from 1898 until his death in1939. His family continued to live in the house until 1971. Under the care of the tribe, the White House has been restored to its full grandeur. It is located at the north edge of Emet, 10 miles east of Tishomingo.

For more information please call (580) 371 9835.

For a full list of Christmas parades and lighting events across Chickasaw Country, please visit http://chickasawcountry.com/explore