The murder of Tulsa businessman Roger Wheeler in 1981 was one of the most sensational crimes in the city’s history, and one that has been examined in dozens of articles, books and TV programs.
The latest book on the case comes with a unique cachet, in that it is a collaboration between David Wheeler, the son of the victim, and Mike Huff, a former homicide detective for the Tulsa Police Department who spent more than 30 years working, and ultimately solving, the murder of Roger Wheeler.
They, along with co-author and local historian Lawrence Yadon, will talk about the case and their book about it, “Killing My Father: The Inside Story of the Biggest FBI Corruption Scandal in History,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Museum of Tulsa History, 2445 S. Peoria Ave. A book signing will follow the discussion.
For more information, tulsahistory.org.
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Pembroke Players defy age with ‘Neverland’ cabaret
The Pembroke Players will present “Let’s Go to Neverland: An Age-Defying Cabaret,” which will feature a variety of classic Broadway songs performed in somewhat unconventional ways.
In this case, songs that in the original productions were performed by young actors (“Gary, Indiana” from “The Music Man” being just one example) will be performed by adult singers channeling their inner children, while young performers will take songs that usually are reserved for more seasoned vocalists.
The concert will be 7 p.m. Saturday at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, 621 E. Fourth St. Tickets are $17.85. To purchase: eventbrite.com
‘Please Touch the Art’
Tulsa Community College’s Center for Creativity, 910 S. Boston Ave., will open its latest edition of “Please Touch the Art,” a uniquely interactive show of art designed to be experienced by sense other than simply sight, with a reception for the artists from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5.
The exhibit will include works in a variety of media, with a special focus on artists who themselves are blind or visually impaired. These include Lily Dickson, a recent graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute who is legally blind; spoken-word artist and blindness advocate Jeanetta Price; and Michael Naranjo, a Tewa artist who was blinded and lost the use of his right hand after being injured by a grenade while serving in Vietnam.
While recuperating in a military hospital, Naranjo began sculpting using only his left hand and a small piece of modeling clay a hospital volunteer gave him. Michael went on to create world-renowned artwork that draws on Native American traditions and memories of his childhood in New Mexico. His work is displayed around the world, including in the Heard Museum, the White House, and the Vatican.
The exhibit will remain on display through Oct. 31. To schedule a visit, send email to cindy.pederson@tulsacc.edu or call 918-595-7339.
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