I love "Murder She Wrote." For serious.  I watch Jessica Fletcher solve mysteries﻿ at least once a week and once a year I dress up and try my hand at solving pretend murders.


It's the annual Murder Mystery Dinner to benefit the Arts and Humanities Council (http://www.ahct.org/) this year's theme is "Die Nasty" and is set of course in the 80's.  Guests are encouraged to eat drink and be merry while trying their hand at solving the night's mystery.


Two years ago I came in 2nd and of course bragged to anyone who listened about my mystery solving skills.  The most common question? What's a murder mystery dinner like?  The answer: Awesomesauce.


First of all is the Costumes every year the show has a different theme and guests are always encouraged to dress up.  This year it's the 80's... so that means a trip to the thrift store.

﻿pic 1- Star Trek: Wrath of the 80's

Pic 2- I'm pretty sure this was a bridesmaid dress in "Steel Magnolias"

Pic 3- Blazer, sequins, fringe, shoulder pads.  Winning.

Pic 4- Doesn't this scream Joan Collins?

These are all still on the rack waiting for the right person to wear them.  I went with royal blue sequins and hair higher than an elephant's eye.

Then of course is the setting.  The amazingly awesome Harwelden Mansion.  I mean just look at it.

(pic 5)

Plus it's catered by "Just Catering by Orr"... and it is always just delicious.  Trust me this is a night to ignore the diet and chow down.

And of course, the show.

James Watts Jr. puts together a show full of sly jokes, hilarious writing and more plot twists than an actual episode of Dynasty.


To start the night you'll get a character list with some background information, and a list of questions, including of course "Whodunit?" to study while the cast of regulars puts on the show.  Then meal and play finished, you're off to investigate... interrogate the characters (kudos to the actors for staying in character no matter the bizarre questions I ask) and formulate your theories.


Then you fill out your guesses and turn in the sheet to get some dessert and wait to see if you solved the crime.  Winners get special gift baskets with some Tulsa treasures.

You're all lucky I've already gone.  You may have a chance of winning.﻿