MUSIC
Michael Franti & Spearhead
March 5
Politically charged hip-hoppers Michael Franti & Spearhead open for pop idol John Mayer, 8 p.m. March 5 at Ford Center, 100 W Reno. Tickets are $45-$65. Call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.okfordcenter.com.

EVENT
If Purses Were Wishes
March 30
Bid on chic handbags at Make-a-Wish Foundation of Oklahoma's annual "If Purses Were Wishes" luncheon,
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 30 at Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club, 7000 NW Grand Blvd. Tickets are $75. Call 286-4000 or visit www.oklahoma.wish.org.

MUSIC
Rhapsody in Blue
March 20
Guest pianist Orion Weiss tackles George Gershwin with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, 8 p.m. March 20 at Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker. Tickets are $12-$65. Call 232-7575 or visit www.okcphilharmonic.org.

THEATER
100 Years of Broadway
March 28
From "Phantom of the Opera" to "Jesus Christ Superstar," 50 musicals are celebrated in "Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway," 7:30 p.m. March 28 at Rose State Performing Arts Theatre, 6420 SE 15 in Midwest City. Tickets are $45-$55. Visit www.uco.edu/broadway.

ART
Celebrating Oklahoma!
March 1-7
Catch Mike Klemme's gorgeous photos of our great state as "Celebrating Oklahoma!" continues exhibiting 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through March 7 in the North Gallery of the state Capitol. Admission is free. Call 521-2931 or visit www.arts.ok.gov.