The USA Patriots are hosting an event this Sat., July 4, at 10am in La Fortune Park as part of a community wide grassroots effort to mobilize and organize community members concerned with civic and community affairs. Hear an audio segment concerning the activities here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB3cZKEVRZQ

The USA Patriots, an organization based in Tulsa that is dedicated to promoting patriotism and conservative family values, have scheduled a full line up of entertainment for everyone to enjoy, Cris Kurtz, Organizer of The USA Patriots, said.

“We have three members from the Rocking C Stables Drill Team that will be there to perform precision flag drills on horseback.  They are Melissa Hopper, Marilyn Bassett, and Beth Eaton. The Garrison Scott, Jenks High School Junior Eagle Scouts will speak to the crowd following that event,” she said. 

“We also have several guest speakers that include Dr. Jim Standrige, of Immanuel Baptist Church is Skiatook, Jason Murphy, of New Life Church, in Owasso, Ken Yazel, the Tulsa County Assessor, and John Smallwood, an author. Musical guest “The Hargroves,” a country Christian group, will also be on hand to perform.” 

Along with on-site entertainment, a banner, known as the “Signature Banner Sacrifice for Freedom” will be available for community members to walk up and sign. The banner will later presented to a group of veterans who served in the armed forces in appreciation of their sacrifices. 

Tulsans caught a rare glimpse of Grammy winner Jonny Lang, who recently performed at Cain’s Ballroom, immediately prior to David Cook’s homecoming.

One could almost hear the lyrics from his mainstream commercial hit, “Lie to me. Go ahead lie to me,” echoing out of the ipod players and car stereos hours before Lang's coveted performance. 

After playing to a full house, he quickly departed, in route to Alabama, the next stop on his tour schedule.

Originally from North Dakota, this musical prodigy took to singing at the age of 12 and released his first album by the age of 15, topping the Billboard New Artist Charts.