When the production moved to Broadway in 1944, it became the first all-black production to be performed on Broadway without a racial theme. Simms was the creative arts director of New York State s human rights division, through which she was instrumental in bringing discrimination against black actors to public attention during the 1960s. Simms died 6 February 1994. The University of Oklahoma Brandt Park Duck Pond, Norman, OK, is the site 7-9 April of the Medieval Fair. At this arts and crafts and living history fair, the Middle Ages come alive with dancers, music, theater, jousting, knights in combat and a human chess match.
Admission is free.
Outdoor Quilt Show will be held 22 April. This is the 5 th annual show in which 150 quilts are displayed throughout the community in storefronts and at local churches. The festival celebrates the tree planters holiday in the hometown of J.S. Morton, the founder of Arbor Day. Events include more than 50 artists and craftspeople s booths, children s environmental festival, a petting barn, parade, tree seedling giveaway, musicians, magicians, roving entertainers and tree-planting demonstrations. Weston, MO is the site 29-30 April of the annual Antique and Collectible Flea Market sponsored by the Weston Lions Club.