Good morning, Stillwater.

The Red Dirt Film Festival returns for its 12th season in downtown Stillwater—films will be screened at the Stillwater History Museum at The Sheerar and a welcome party will be held at Backstage Stillwater from Friday through Sunday.

Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine held an Employee Recognition event on April 1st to honor faculty and staff for their years of service.

Awards were presented — including the Stratton Staff Award to Heather Yates and Employee of the Year to Andrew Porter — along with honors for service milestones and longevity.

Stillwater voters approved a new $8.75 million bond for an Animal Welfare facility near the airport with a vote of 3,647—1,266 in favor.

In-person absentee ballots showed 79.7 percent support while overall votes reached 74.2 percent, making it the city's second municipal bond since 1999.

Oklahoma State athletics announced six former athletes for its 2025 Hall of Honor: Hart Lee Dykes of football, Viktor Hovland of golf, Alex Dieringer and Earl McCready from wrestling, Arlen Clark of basketball and Jaime Foutch from softball.

They will be inducted on Sept. 26.

The Boys From Oklahoma

3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. — ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center — Free entry — Kick off your Stilly nights with food, drinks, and a free beer for alumni members before the concert.

Pasture Party at The Twelves

April 11-12 — The Twelves Agritourism and event center — $150 per camping spot — Enjoy a weekend of music and camping with an exciting lineup before the 'Boys of Oklahoma' concert.

Mean Girls Performance

7:30 p.m. — McKnight Center for the Performing Arts — Affordable tickets available — Witness the excitement of Mean Girls live in Stillwater.

OSU Horticulture Club Plant Sale

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Greenhouse Learning Center — Free entry — Support the OSU Horticulture Club and discover a variety of spring plants grown by club members.

Southall Performing Live at the Tumbleweed

9:30 p.m. — Tumbleweed Dancehall & Concert Venue — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable night of live music with Southall, featuring VIP upgrades.

Herb and Succulent Festival at OSU Botanic Garden

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — The Botanic Garden at Oklahoma State University — Free entry — Stroll through vibrant flowers and select your own succulents and herbs from the greenhouse.

Kaleidoscope Festival

Enjoy a day filled with live performances — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Stonecloud Stillwater Patio & Taproom — Free entry — Celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month with music, food, and community spirit.

Calf Fry Festival 2025

April 25-27 — Downtown Stillwater — Various prices — Celebrate country music, unique culinary delights, and cowboy culture in a vibrant community festival.