Downtown Oklahoma City to ring in New Year with Opening Night
Fireworks erupt as 2007 turns into 2008 at Opening Night 2008. Opening Night 2009 will bring music, performing arts, a countdown the midnight and more fireworks from 7 p.m. to midnight Wednesday at 10 venues in downtown Oklahoma City. (The Oklahoman Archives photo)
From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.
Opening Night offers music, celebrations
From rock bands and roller girls to clowns and choirs, Opening Night 2009 will offer a variety of entertainment for families.
The Art Council of Oklahoma City’s 22nd Opening Night will ring in the New Year from 7 p.m. to midnight in 10 venues around downtown.
The alcohol-free and family-friendly event will feature returning favorites such as guitarist Edgar Cruz, American Indian flutist Albert Gray Eagle and the Tornado Alley Rollergirls.
Among the new performers, Studio B with Bruce Benson will play R&B, and Michael Summers Band will bring the big band, and Cori & Chelsey Emmett with No U Turn will get event going country. Dueling pianists Duo Fisher will face off in the lobby of the Cox Convention Center, said Opening Night Director Lindsey Pever.
Inside the Cox Center’s Exhibit Hall 3, the children’s area will offer an inflatable obstacle course, hands-on craft activities and family-appropriate performances.
The countdown to midnight will begin at 11:30 at Kerr Park, with the ascension of the glittering ball and explosions of fireworks heralding the New Year.
Adults seeking an upscale celebration can attend the Arts Council of Oklahoma City’s third annual New Year’s Eve Gala at the Skirvin Hotel. It will feature music by The Groove Merchants, gourmet food and a champagne toast at midnight.
Although not associated with Opening Night, the Oklahoma City-based Grammy-winning band The Flaming Lips will perform their New Year’s Eve Freakout at 9 p.m. in the Cox Convention Center arena.
“We’re very happy that there are other activities, including the Flaming Lips,” said Arts Council of Oklahoma City Executive Director Peter Dolese. “It’s going to be great for downtown.”
Opening Night 2009
When: 7 p.m. to midnight Wednesday.
Where: 10 venues in downtown Oklahoma City.
Admission: Wristbands are $8 in advance, $10 the day of the event. Children 5 and younger admitted free. Wristbands are available in advance at 7-11 Stores, metro area Homeland stores, MidFirst Bank locations, Mathis Brothers Furniture, Penn Square Mall, Leadership Square and the Arts Council of Oklahoma City. They are available at the event at Stage Center, Kerr Park trailer, Leadership Square, north end of the Cox Convention Center and Kerr Auditorium.
Information: 270-4848 or www.artscouncilokc.com.
-BAM
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