BAM's Blog » OKC events http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog Entertainment blogging from The Oklahoman's Brandy McDonnell Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:28:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Entertainment blogging from The Oklahoman's Brandy McDonnell BAM's Blog no Entertainment blogging from The Oklahoman's Brandy McDonnell BAM's Blog » OKC events http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/category/okc-events/ What do in Oklahoma on Feb. 14, 2012: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Oklahoma City Thunder http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/2012/02/14/what-do-in-oklahoma-on-feb-14-2012-celebrate-valentines-day-with-the-oklahoma-city-thunder/ http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/2012/02/14/what-do-in-oklahoma-on-feb-14-2012-celebrate-valentines-day-with-the-oklahoma-city-thunder/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:04:16 +0000 brandy http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/?p=42863

Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden, right, takes control of a loose ball against Utah Jazz forward Josh Howard, left, during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. (AP Photo)

Today’s featured event:

Happy Valentine’s Day! Show some love to the Oklahoma City Thunder as the team returns to Oklahoma City after a long road stretch to play the Utah Jazz at 7 tonight at Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W Reno.

For more information, …

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Lost Lander

Lost Lander Oklahoma City, OK

Today’s featured event:

Hear Lost Lander, Kelafonia and Young Reader at 8 tonight at The Conservatory, 8911 N Western. For more information, go to www.conservatoryokc.com.

For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

-BAM…

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Miki Kawamura in "The Firebird"

Today’s featured events:

Watch Oklahoma City Ballet’s production of Stravinsky’s stunning “The Firebird” at 2 p.m. today at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker. Information: 848-8637 or www.okcballet.com.

Read The Oklahoman Fine Arts Editor Rick Rogers’ feature on the production by clicking here.

For more information, go to www.wimgo.com.

-BAM…

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In honor of Valentine’s Day, Reduxion Theatre Company’s is offering a romantic “Couple’s Package” for its performance tonight of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” at its Broadway Theater, 1613 N Broadway Ave.

The package includes preshow champagne and couple’s cupcakes at intermission.

Check out these NewsOK videos of the company talking about and performing selections from the play.

“We want to offer couples a fun and romantic alternative or addition to their Valentine’s plans on this romantic weekend,” said Managing …

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Kite Flying Robot

Kite Flying Robot and Prix Teens Norman, OK

Today’s featured event:

NORMAN – Hear Oklahoma electro-pop bands Kite Flying Robot, Prix Teen and Mike&Mike at 9 tonight at The Opolis, 113 N Crawford.

For more information, go to www.starlightmints.com/opolis.html.

For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

-BAM…

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Chris Young plays March 12 at Oklahoma City Arena. (Archive photo by Nathan Poppe, For The Oklahoman)

From passionate balladeer to down-home party animal, Chris Young let fans hear his varied “Voices” Friday night at the Diamond Ballroom, where he played a solo show during a break from touring with country A-lister and Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert.

Stalwartly weathering bitter cold outside and oppressive heat inside, hundreds of fans in cowboy hats, boots and embellished jeans whooped wildly as the up-and-coming country star took the stage nearly 40 minutes after …

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Grammy winners the Zac Brown Band have announced they will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17 at Chesapeake Energy Arena’s box office and all Ticketmaster outlets, including area Homeland stores. They will be available by phone at (800) 745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com.

Tickets are priced at $64.50, $59.50, $45 and $25.

Demand to see Zac Brown Band live is at an all-time high as the multiplatinum-selling Georgia-based outfit throws down every …

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Chris Young

Here are my Best Bets for entertainment happening around the state this weekend, as listed in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more options, go to www.wimgo.com.

1. Listen to up-and-coming country star Chris Young, with special guests the Lost Trailers, at 7 p.m. Friday at the Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S Eastern. Information: 677-9169 or www.diamondballroom.net. (Look for my review of the show in the wee hours of Saturday here on BAM’s Blog.)

2. Watch Oklahoma City Ballet’s production …

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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 1 Release Party Oklahoma City, OK

From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. To read my interview with “Twilight: Breaking Dawn” director Bill Condon, click here.

Target, Walmart hosting “Twilight: Breaking Dawn” release parties

Forget vampires vs. werewolves: Friday night’s anticipated DVD release of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1” is setting up an epic battle between big-box giants Target and Walmart.

“Breaking Dawn — Part 1” drops on DVD and Blu-ray at the stroke of midnight Saturday, with release parties planned Friday night (tonight) at Walmart and Target locations across the country, …

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From left, Robert Pattinson, Bill Condon andTaylor Lautner attend a Nov. 17, 2011, film premiere of "The Twilight Sage: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1" in Barcelona, Spain. AP photo

From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

Bill Condon takes on twice the challenges with “Twilight: Breaking Dawn” movies
The “Chicago” and “Dreamgirls” director made “Breaking Dawn — Part 1,” which will be released on DVD and Blu-ray at midnight Saturday, and “Breaking Dawn — Part 2,” due in theaters Nov. 16, at

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