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Blue Door planning tornado benefit shows Friday and Saturday

Brandy McDonnell — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:54:52 +0000

Two concerts already scheduled for this weekend at Oklahoma City’s Blue Door listening room have been transformed into tornado benefit shows, just hours after deadly and devastating tornadoes ripped through Moore and south Oklahoma City this afternoon.

“I just could not continue my Blue Door anniversary in light of what happened.

John Fullbright’s Summer Breeze Concert postponed to June 9

Brandy McDonnell — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:03:28 +0000

NORMAN – Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter John Fullbright, who hails from Bearden, was scheduled to kick off the annual Summer Breeze Concert Series Sunday night with a full-band show, but the outdoor event was canceled due to tornadoes and severe storms in central Oklahoma.

UPDATED: What to do in Oklahoma on May 20, 2013: Hear Tiger High at Kamps Lounge

Brandy McDonnell — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:33:51 +0000

UPDATED at 2:05 p.m. Monday: Word from organizers is that tonight’s show has been canceled because more severe storms and possible tornadoes are forecast for tonight. The concert is expected to be rescheduled in late August. Look for updates on the new date on the Kamps or Tiger High Facebook pages.

What to do in Oklahoma on May 19, 2013: See Perpetual Motion Dance Company’s “Water Won’t Wait” (with video)

Brandy McDonnell — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:17:56 +0000

What to do in Oklahoma on May 18, 2013: Hear Sugar Free Allstars at Uptown Kids

Brandy McDonnell — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:09:36 +0000

Today’s featured event:

Hear local kindie rockers Sugar Free Allstars play from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. today at Uptown Kids in Classen Curve, 5840 N Classen Blvd, Suite 3.

For more information, go to http://uptownkidsstyle.com.

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

Best Bets for May 17-19, 2013: Jimmy Webb, Jerry Seinfeld, The True Believers & Tulsa International Mayfest

Brandy McDonnell — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:58:24 +0000

Here are my picks for the Best Bets in Oklahoma this weekend, as listed in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.

1. Listen to legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb, an Elk City native, at 8 p.m.

Interview: John Fullbright hits the road following Grammy nomination, plays Norman’s Summer Breeze Concert Sunday

Brandy McDonnell — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:17:00 +0000

Norman Concerts & Shows on wimgo

A version of this column appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

John Fullbright hits the road following Grammy nomination Column: The hard-traveling Bearden singer-songwriter will wrap a series of home-state shows by kicking off Norman’s Summer Breeze Concert Series Sunday night before heading back out on his nationwide tour.

John Fullbright has successfully weathered what he calls “the great Grammy scare of 2012 and ’13.”

“Well, historically speaking if an artist debuts a record and wins a Grammy, that’s usually the last you ever hear from them again,” Fullbright said with a laugh.

Interview: After 10 years, Toby Keith pleased with the progress on the OK Kids Korral

Brandy McDonnell — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:02:51 +0000

A version of this story appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.

After 10 years, Toby Keith pleased with the progress on the OK Kids Korral The country music superstar has been working for a decade to build the a home-away-from-home for Oklahoma children battling cancer and their families, and now the $8.5 million project is due to open in October.

Oklahoma Contemporary offering “Last Look” at “Bryan Adams: Exposed” tonight

Brandy McDonnell — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:05:47 +0000

The Oklahoma Contemporary Art Center is inviting the public to take a “Last Look” at the exhibit “Bryan Adams: Exposed” beginning at 5:30 p.m. today. The exhibit closes Friday.

Visitors are invited to partake of light refreshments while exploring the exhibition.

deadCenter Film Festival to screen “Last of the Mohicans,” give Hunt Lowry the Oklahoma Film ICON Award

Brandy McDonnell — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:53:28 +0000

Oklahoma City native and acclaimed Hollywood producer Hunt Lowry will receive the 2013 Oklahoma Film ICON Award during the 2013 deadCenter Film Festival.

Lowry will receive the award prior to a free outdoor screening of “The Last of the Mohicans” at 9:30 p.m.