Weekend Warmup for March 5-7, 2010
Norah Jones (Associated Press file photo)
Here is a list of events happening around the state this weekend (March 5-7, 2010). For more activities, go to www.wimgo.com:
- TULSA — Hear Norah Jones and special guest Sarah Jaffe at 8 tonight at the Brady Theater, 105 W Brady Street. Doors open at 7 p.m. Information: (918) 582-7239 or www.bradytheater.com.
- Catch John Mayer and special guest Michael Franti & Spearhead in concert at 8 tonight at the Ford Center, 100 W Reno. Information: (800) 745-3000 or www.okfordcenter.com.
- Listen to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic perform “Cinema Classics,” featuring excerpts of iconic scores penned by John Williams and other movie maestros, at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker. Information: 842-5387 or www.okcphilharmonic.org.
Pam Tillis
- SHAWNEE & TULSA – Hear Lorrie Morgan and Pam Tillis perform an acoustic show at 7 tonight at Firelake Grand Casino, 777 Grand Casino Blvd in Shawnee. Information: www.firelakegrand.com. Or hear the pair of country crooners at 7 p.m. Saturday at Osage Event Center at Million Dollar Elm Casino, 951 W 36 Street N in Tulsa. Information: www.milliondollarelm.com.
- Hear singer-songwriter Jimmy LaFave at 9 p.m. Saturday at the Blue Door, 2805 N McKinley. Information: 524-0738 or www.bluedoorokc.com.
- See new art during the monthly Paseo Gallery Walk in the Paseo Arts District. Hours are 6 to 10 tonight and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Information: 525-2688 or www.the paseo.com.
- Celebrate the opening of the exhibit “Momentum: Art Doesn’t Stand Still” tonight and Saturday at the exhibit space on the second floor of the Goodwill Industries warehouse, 410 SW 3. “Momentum: Downtempo,” with live music from Jonbear Fourtet, New Plains and An Old Timepiece, is from 8 to midnight tonight. “Momentum: Full Speed,” with music from The Mean Spirits, Ghosts and DJ Kelly Trance, will be from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday. Information: 879-2400 or www.momentumoklahoma.org.
From left, Mollie Armour, Lydia Mackay and Sarah Murray star in City Rep’s production of “Lysistrata.” (Photo by Wendy Mutz)
- Watch Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre, in partnership with Oklahoma City University’s TheatreOCU, stage one of the oldest comedies in history, “Lysistrata.” Written by Greek playwright Aristophanes, it follows one woman’s ingenious plan to end the endless Peloponnesian War. Performances are at 8 p.m. tonight, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in Civic Center Music Hall’s Freede Little Theatre, 201 N Walker. For mature audiences. Information: www.cityrep.com.
- THACKERVILLE – Listen to Smokey Robinson at 9 tonight at Winstar World Casino. Or catch George Thorogood & the Destroyers at 8 p.m. Saturday. Information: www.winstarworldcasino.com.
- TULSA – Honor the King of Western Swing at the Bob Wills Birthday Celebration at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main. The event will feature The Texas Playboys, The Round-Up Boys and Oklahoma Stomp. Information: www.cainsballroom.com.
Eric Church
- TULSA – Hear country singer Eric Church with Josh Thompson at 7 p.m. Sunday at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main. Information: www.cainsballroom.com.
- Hear pianist Wayne McEvilly perform Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, 300 Park Ave. Information: www.metrolibrary.org.
- Watch Ghostlight Theatre Club’s production of “The Real Thing,” by playwright/screenwriter Tom Stoppard (“Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead,” “Shakespeare in Love”) at the Paseo theater, 3110 N Walker. The production opens with shows at 8 p.m. today and Saturday, with performances continuing through March 27. Information: www.ghostlightokc.com.
NEEDTOBREATHE
- Hear NEEDTOBREATHE with Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers and Oklahoma City singer-songwriter Graham Colton at 7:30 tonight at the Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S Eastern Ave. Information: www.diamondballroom.net.
- NORMAN – Listen to Satori with John Calvin at 9 p.m. Saturday at The Opolis, 113 N Crawford. Information: www.starlightmints.com/opolis.html.
- TULSA & OKC – See urban-contemporary artist David Garibaldi perform action-packed “Rhythm and Hues” art performance at 7 and 9 tonight in the Grand Lobby of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, I-44 and 193rd E Ave in Tulsa. Information: www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com. He then perform March 6 at the annual Red Tie Night charity gala at 6 p.m. Saturday Oklahoma City’s Cox Convention Center. Red Tie Night benefits the Oklahoma AIDS Care Fund. Information: http://okaidscarefund.com/RedTieNight/tabid/1302/Default.aspx.
- Check out a variety of vehicles at the Oklahoma City International Auto Show in three buildngs at State Fair Park. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: www.okcautoshow.org or www.wimgo.com.
- Laugh out loud as Oklahoma City-based Red Dirt Improv at 9 tonight at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery, 706 W Sheridan. The theme for tonight’s show is Boob Tube Review, AKA TV night. Information: www.reddirtimprov.com.
- NORMAN, OKC & TULSA – Hear Lucy Kaplansky at 7 p.m. Sunday at the historic Santa Fe Depot, 200 S Jones Ave. The show will close the Performing Arts Studio’s Winter Wind concert series. Information: www.thepas.org. While in Oklahoma, the New York singer-songwriter also will play at 9 tonight at the Blue Door, 2805 N McKinley. Information: www.bluedoorokc.com. And she will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at All Soul Acoustic Coffeehouse, 2952 S Peoria Ave. in Tulsa. Information: www.allsoulcoffeehouse.com.
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What to do in Oklahoma on Feb. 27, 2010
Today’s featured events:
Catch OKC Improv’s final night of shows in its inaugural seven-week run at 8 and 10 tonight at Ghostlight Theatre Club, 3110 N Walker.
The 8 p.m. show will feature stand-up comic Brad Porter and Twinprov’s “The Doppelgangstas: Live in Concert” performance. The 10 p.m. show will feature the OKC Improv All-Stars and the debut of “Villain: The Musical!,” an improvised three-act 45-minute musical inspired by the Broadway hit “Wicked” and Joss Whedon’s “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.”
OKC Improv performances will resume in April. For more information, go to www.okcimprov.com.
OR
Take in hands-on art activities, mini-tours and live performances featuring r.a.c.e. dance company from noon to 4 p.m. today during the Family Day celebrating the exhibit “Jason Peters: Anti.Gravity.Material.Light” at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive.
For more information, call 236-3100 or go to www.okcmoa.com.
For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.
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UPDATE: Weekend Warmup for Feb. 26-28, 2010
Jimmy Webb
Here is a list of some of the many and varied events happening around Oklahoma this weekend. For more options, go to www.wimgo.com.
UPDATE: Due to winter weather, Jimmy Webb was unable to get out of New York and make the Feb. 26-27 Oklahoma City shows. They have been delayed one month. Tickets bought for the Feb. 26 show will be honored at the March 26 show; tickets for the Feb. 27 show will be honored at the March 26 performance. For more information or to get a refund, go to www.bluedoorokc.com.
- Hear Elk City native and songwriting star Jimmy Webb and opening act John Fullbright perform at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Blue Door, 2805 N McKinley. Information: 524-0738 or www.bluedoorokc.com.
- Take in hands-on art activities, mini-tours and live performances featuring r.a.c.e. dance company from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday during the Family Day celebrating the exhibit “Jason Peters: Anti.Gravity.Material.Light” at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive. Information: 236-3100 or www.okcmoa.com.
- Listen to red dirt singer/songwriter/musician Stoney LaRue at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Wormy Dog Saloon, 311 E Sheridan. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information: 601-6276 or www.wormydog.com.
Hush Hush Commotion
- Celebrate Oklahoma City indie rock band Hush Hush Commotion’s three-year anniversary at 8:30 tonight at The Conservatory, 8911 N Western. Information: www.conservatoryokc.com.
- Experience a “Fantastique!” musical tale of unrequited love when the Oklahoma City Philharmonic performs Hector Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique,” at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker. Information: 842-5387 or www.okcphilharmonic.org.
- Celebrate the release of The Texas Sapphires’ new album, “As He Wanders,” at 8 p.m. Saturday at Route 66 Bowl’s Silver Dollar Saloon, 3810 NW 39 Street. Doors open at 7 p.m. Information: 946-2717 or www.66bowl.com.
Craig Ferguson (Associated Press file photo)
- THACKERVILLE – Laugh along with comedian/late-night TV host/author Craig Ferguson at 9 tonight at WinStar World Casino. Or hear Air Supply at 8 p.m. Saturday at Winstar. Information: www.winstarworldcasino.com.
- OKLAHOMA CITY & TULSA – Hear Dallas alt-country band the Old 97s at 8 tonight at the Wormy Dog Saloon, 311 E Sheridan. For more information, go to www.wormydog.com. The Old 97s also will play at 8 p.m. Saturday at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main in Tulsa. For more on that show, go to www.cainsballroom.com.
- Get the blues with Ike Lamb & the Creepers at 9:30 tonight at The Blues Saloon, 2525 NW 10. Information: www.myspace.com/thebluessaloonokc.
- See Reduxion Theatre Company’s production of “Twelfth Night,” Shakespeare’s tale of cross-dressing and mistaken identity at 8 p.m. today or Saturday at City Arts Center Theater, State Fair Park. This is the show’s final weekend. Information: 651-3191 or www.reduxiontheatre.com.
- Laugh out loud as Oklahoma City-based Red Dirt Improv at 9 tonight at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery, 706 W Sheridan. The theme for tonight’s show is Boob Tube Review, AKA TV night. Information: www.reddirtimprov.com.
- Catch Winter Jam featuring Third Day, Newsboys, NewSong, Tenth Avenue North, Fireflight, Tony Nolan, Sidewalk Prophets, Robert Pierre and Revive at 5 p.m. Saturday The Ford Center, 100 W Reno. Information: www.okfordcenter.com.
The Non
- NORMAN & OKLAHOMA CITY – Hear The Non with Mount Righteous at 9 tonight at The Opolis, 113 N Crawford in Norman. Information: www.starlightmints.com/opolis.html. Or listen to The Non with The Rocketboys and Leo Goes Grr at 7 p.m. Saturday at The Conservatory, 8911 N Western.
- Listen to Green Corn Revival at 10 p.m. Saturday at 51st Street Speakeasy, 1114 NW 51. Information: www.myspace.com/51speakeasy.
- Catch the last two performances in OKC Improv’s inaugural run at 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday at Ghostlight Theatre Club, 3110 N Walker. The 8 p.m. show will feature stand-up comic Brad Porter and Twinprov’s “The Doppelgangstas: Live in Concert” performance. The 10 p.m. show will feature the OKC Improv All-Stars and the debut of “Villain: The Musical!,” an improvised three-act 45-minute musical inspired by the Broadway hit “Wicked” and Joss Whedon’s “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.” Information: www.okcimprov.com.
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OKC Improv finishing up inaugural run of shows Saturday
Twinprov
From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.
Improv showcase to close successful first run
Oklahoma City’s first ongoing professional improv showcase ends its inaugural run this weekend with an improvised musical, standup comedy and a double-the-fun hip-hop concert.
OKC Improv will close its initial seven-week series with shows at 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday at Ghostlight Theatre Club, 3110 N Walker.
“The response has been fantastic. We have been getting in a lot of people … who have never seen improv before, just really diverse crowds. And the feedback we’re getting at almost every show is ‘That was amazing,’ ‘I’m going to bring everyone I know,’ ‘I can’t believe this is happening in Oklahoma City,’ ‘I didn’t know we had improv,’” said Eric Webb, OKC Improv co-founder and co-producer.
During the first run, about half the shows sold out, and almost every improv troupe in the state took the Ghostlight stage. Among the groups that performed were Oklahoma City’s Red Dirt Improv and The Ones Your Mother Warned You About, Norman’s Obviously Unrehearsed Improv!, Tulsa’s Crayons, Stillwater’s Ham Wallet and Cueless, along with the state’s longest-running troupe, Everybody and Their Dog.
“Generally, the responses from the troupes have been fantastic and … overwhelmingly positive. They love that they have the space they can perform in; they love being able to see what other improv performers and troupes are doing. And they also get the opportunity to play with people they’ve never played with before,” he said.
The showcase’s inaugural series also included the development of the OKC Improv All-Stars, a comedy “super-troupe” with a rotating cast doing a fast-paced mix of short-form and musical improv.
“Having all those improvisers there together, warming up together, in the green room together, we realized that we were wanting to create a scene, we were wanting to create a community, and it was happening,” Webb said. “And that really happens at every show.”
This week, standup comic Brad Porter will open the 8 p.m. show, followed by the debut of a new show from Clint and Buck Vrazel, performing as Twinprov. Twinprov’s “The Doppelgangstas: Live in Concert” will feature the brothers improvising new raps and remixes of their previous songs backed by local musician Stephanie “Dr. Spach” Bidelspach and San Francisco’s DJ Philonious Tao.
The 10 p.m. show will feature the OKC Improv All-Stars and the premiere of “Villain: The Musical!,” an improvised three-act 45-minute musical inspired by the Broadway hit “Wicked” and Joss Whedon’s “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.” The Vrazels, Bidelspach, Cristela Carrizales and Raychel Winstead will star in the musical, told from the antagonist’s point of view.
Though the performers have developed a loose structure, Webb said the musical’s characters and conflicts will be devised on the spot from audience suggestions.
OKC Improv will go dark in March as Ghostlight Theatre Club stages its production of Tom Stoppard’s “The Real Thing.” The improv showcase will launch its next five-week run April 3.
In April, Webb and his fellow producers — the Vrazels and Marcy Fleming — plan to refine the showcase’s format to feature one show with three acts every Saturday. Along with Oklahoma troupes and performers, they are in talks to book improv groups from Austin, Texas, Dallas and the Kansas City area. They also hope to see the debut of a new local all-female troupe, which is now in the works.
“This has been a new experience. It’s certainly been successful,” Webb said. “We definitely like the idea of new acts, new shows and improv concepts being staged at OKC Improv. We are excited to see that happen.”
For more information, call 343-1570 or go to www.okcimprov.com.
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Weekend Warmup for Feb. 19-21, 2010
Henry Rollins
There’s plenty of magic and plenty to do in Oklahoma the next few days, so get out and enjoy the weekend! For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.
- Catch a spoken-word performance by Henry Rollins at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S Eastern. My colleague George Lang recently interviewed Rollins; to read his excellent story, click here. Information: www.dcfconcerts.com or www.diamondballroom.net.
- TULSA – Hear country stars George Strait, Reba McEntire and Lee Ann Womack perform a sold-out show at 7 p.m. Saturday at the BOK Center, 200 S Denver. Information: www.bokcenter.com.
- Find bargains at the 31st annual Friends of the Metropolitan Library System Booksale from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Oklahoma Expo Hall at State Fair Park. Information: 606-3763 or www.mlsfriends.org.
“The Wizard of Oz”
- Hit the yellow brick road to see the national touring production of “The Wizard of Oz” at 8 tonight, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker. Information: (800) 869-1451 or www.celebrityattractions.com.
- NORMAN — Hear neo-acoustic quintet Elephant Revival at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Santa Fe Depot, 200 S Jones Ave. The show is part of the Winter Wind concert series. Information: 307-9320 or www.thepas.org. Or hear Elephant Revival with Penny Hill at 10 p.m. Saturday at 51st Street Speakeasy, 1114 NW 51. Information: 463-0470 or www.myspace.com/51speakeasy.
- NORMAN — Catch the Magic Kids, Junebug Spade and La Panther in concert at 9 tonight at Opolis, 113 Crawford. Information: www.starlightmints.com/opolis.html.
Danny Cahill
- Listen “The Biggest Loser” winner Danny Cahill give a motivational talk at 5 p.m. Saturday at the downtown Cox Convention Center to cap off Strong and Healthy Oklahoma. His speech is free, but tickets are required. The health event will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the venue. Information: 475-3571.
- THACKERVILLE – Hear Rick Springfield at 9 tonight at WinStar World Casino. Information: www.winstarworldcasino.com.
- Watch Carpenter Square Theatre’s production of “Love Song” at 8 tonight and Saturday at Stage Center, 400 W Sheridan. Performances continue through March 13. Information: www.carpentersquare.com.
Yonder Mountain String Band
- TULSA – Listen to Yonder Mountain String Band at 8 p.m. Sunday at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main. Information: www.cainsballroom.com.
- GUTHRIE – See the Pollard Theatre’s staging of “The Trip to Bountiful” at 8 tonight and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. Thursday through Feb. 27. Information: www.thepollard.org.
- SHAWNEE – Hear country duo Joey + Rory perform at 6 p.m. Saturday at Firelake Grand Casino, 777 Grand Casino Blvd. Information: 964-7263 or www.firelakegrand.com.
- See Reduxion Theatre Company’s production of “Twelfth Night,” Shakespeare’s tale of cross-dressing and mistaken identity at 8 p.m. today or Saturday at City Arts Center Theater, State Fair Park. Information: 651-3191 or www.reduxiontheatre.com.
William Rader
- Laugh along as OKC Improv presents its weekly showcase Saturday at Ghostlight Theatre Club, 3110 N Walker. The 8 p.m. show will feature the OKC Improv All-Stars and Norman’s O.U. Improv. At 10 p.m., magician William Rader and Oklahoma’s longest-running improv troupe Everybody and Their Dog will perform. Information: www.okcimprov.com.
- Catch Monster Jam Freestyle Mania at 7:30 tonight and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ford Center, 100 W Reno. Information: www.okfordcenter.com.
- See Oklahoma City-based Red Dirt Improv at 9 tonight at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery, 706 W Sheridan. Information: www.reddirtimprov.com.
Rob Lake
- NORMAN – Watch magician Rob Lake, 2008 International Stage Magician of the Year, perform a pair of hometown shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Sooner Theatre, 101 E Main St. My colleague James Tyree recently spoke to Lake; click here to read the interview. Information: www.soonertheatre.org.
- Share stories of love at the monthly OKC StorySlam tonight at The Istvan Gallery, 1218 N Western. Sign-up for the competitive storytelling event starts at 7 p.m.; storytelling begins at 7:30 p.m. Information: http://okcstoryslam.wordpress.com.
- Play all kinds of games, from poker to chess, Twister to UNO, Monopoly to Taboo, at Play Date Oklahoma City from 8 p.m. today to 2 a.m. Saturday at Cox Convention Center. Information: www.playdateokc.com.
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Video: Oklahoma City area arts districts offering Valentine’s art walks
Three of the metro area’s arts communities — the Paseo Arts District, Plaza Arts District and Norman’s Circuit of Art — are celebrating Valentine’s Day with special art walks this weekend.
The art walks will include live music, complimentary refreshments, special deals and, of course, an array of new artwork. Remember, art makes a great gift that last much longer than flowers or chocolates.
Plus, the art walks are free.
Click here to read my story on what the art walks are offering this weekend.
This NewsOK video features photos from all three arts districts and a soundbite from my interview with Lindsay Zodrow, owner of Collected Thread in the Plaza District.
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Oklahoma City area arts districts planning Valentine’s Day art walks this weekend
Jesse Whittle created the acrylic painting “Heart” for the Paseo Arts Association annual members exhibit, this year themed “Hearts on Fire.”
From Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.
Valentine’s art walk
Districts offer romantic alternatives for Valentine’s weekend
Couples who fancy a romantic stroll for Valentine’s Day can have their walk and see new artwork, hear live music, nosh fancy snacks and even take advantage of tattoo discounts this weekend.
Three of the metro area’s arts communities — the Paseo Arts District, Plaza Arts District and Norman’s Circuit of Art — are celebrating the day of devotion and adoration with special art walks.
The Paseo
“A Romantic Stroll on the Paseo” will be the historic district’s first Valentine’s Day art walk. Participating galleries and studios will offer new, love-themed artwork, free chocolates and sweets and complimentary wine tastings from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the Paseo, between NW 28 and Walker and NW 30 and Dewey.
Artists around the district will be selling romantic artwork, along with jewelry, handmade cards and other items appropriate for gifting.
“You can come out and buy something for your valentine right there instead of going to the mall and having to pick something,” Paseo Arts Association executive director Lori Oden said. “And then it supports local artists as well.”
The walk will provide an amorous alternative to the usual dinner and a movie, she said. Instead, couples can dine at one of the district’s eateries and meander through the galleries.
“We thought we would give people some other options for Valentine’s Day,” she said. “The Paseo is kind of romantic. You can just stroll along and it’s not rushed. And you get to be together instead of watching a movie, when you’re not talking to each other.”
While art and refreshments typically are offered during the Paseo’s monthly first weekend walks, the neighborhood has dreamed up special treats just for the Valentine’s event. International Dance Studio will do tango demonstrations, and a strolling violinist will set the mood with music. University of Central Oklahoma creative writing students will pen love poems on demand at their Poetry Stand.
“They’ve actually been specifically training to do this … so that’s something different,” Oden said. “We’re just trying to come up with some different events and some different times to bring people down here other than first Friday.”
In addition, the Paseo Arts Association’s annual members show will be on view at Paseo Art Space, 3022 Paseo. This year, the members chose a Valentine’s Day theme, “Hearts on Fire,” for the show.
Several shops and galleries in the Plaza District will selling Valentine’s Day-theme items during the LOVE on the Plaza art walk tonight.
Plaza District
Tonight, the Plaza District’s monthly second Friday LIVE on the Plaza art walk will be transformed into LOVE on the Plaza in honor of the holiday. LOVE on the Plaza will be in the air from 7 to 11 tonight in the Plaza District, NW 16 between Indiana and Blackwelder.
Along with new art exhibits and holiday deals, the art walk will feature an ‘80s-theme prom dubbed the “Lover’s Ball” at Paula & Co.; the Oklahoma debut of the new musical “Snapshots” at Lyric on the Plaza; and a $40 love tattoo special at No Regrets Tattoo. Warpaint Clothing Company, a new retailer offering American Indian-style fashion, will celebrate its grand opening during the event.
“It’s family friendly always, but there’s a lot of younger people that come. It’s just kind of a fun thing to do on a Friday night that’s free,” said Lindsay Zodrow, owner of Collected Thread boutique, of the art walk. “It’s very energetic and … it’s not just centered on couples.”
Like her shop, many Plaza businesses specialize in handmade or vintage items and local artwork, particularly with funky flair. In keeping with that spirit, Collected Thread will offer a Valentine’s kissing booth.
“It’s just going to be a silly, fun, like throwback to a carnival,” Zodrow said. “I think something that a lot of businesses down here strive for is to bring something to Oklahoma that doesn’t exist already.”
Shoppers look at jewelry during a recent Norman Second Friday Circuit of Art.
Norman
In Norman, the Second Friday Circuit of Art is celebrating its first anniversary from 6 to 10 tonight at galleries, businesses and other locales around town. The monthly art walk showcases the historic downtown arts district along with outlying studios, the University of Oklahoma, Campus Corner and more.
Several Norman galleries will be open throughout the evening, with most featuring free admission, live entertainment and new artwork ranging from photographs and paintings to jewelry and sculptures.
“Art is a great gift for any giving opportunity,” said Norman Arts Council executive director Rick Fry.
The Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art will mark Valentine’s Day with hands-on card making, live music by the OU School of Music and a short film by deadCENTER Film Festival. and Auguste Rodin’s romantic sculpture “The Kiss.” Ivan Peña Trio and Off Boyd Jazz will play at Sonder Music, Dance & Art, while musician/storyteller Jahruba will perform at Norman Public Library.
Along with ambling among the galleries, participants can catch Cleveland Area Rapid Transit trolleys that loop through the art circuit. Rides are 50 cents a stop or $2 for the evening.
Valentine’s Day art walks
“A Romantic Stroll on the Paseo”
When: 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Paseo Arts District, between NW 28 and Walker and NW 30 and Dewey.
Information: 525-2688 or www.thepaseo.com.
LOVE on the Plaza
When: 7 to 11 tonight.
Where: Plaza District, NW 16 between Indiana and Blackwelder.
Information: 308-5991 or www.plazadistrict.org.
Second Friday Circuit of Art
When: 6 to 10 tonight.
Where: Art galleries throughout Norman.
Information: 360-1162 or www.2ndfridaynorman.com.
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Weekend Warmup for Feb. 5-7, 2010
1964 … The Tribute
Here is a list of activities happening this weekend (Feb. 5-7). For more events, go to www.wimgo.com:
- NORMAN — Flash back with the Beatles tribute band 1964 … The Tribute at 6 p.m. today and Saturday at Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall inside the University of Oklahoma’s Catlett Music Center, 500 W Boyd. The event also will include a presentation on the Beatles and live music by MidLife Crysis. Information: 325-4101 or www.1964thetribute.com.
- Experience the romance when the Oklahoma City Ballet performs the classic “Giselle” at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker. Information: 848-8637 or www.okcballet.com.
- Hear Red City Radio, Rainbows Are Free and The Righs at 8 tonight at The Conservatory, 8911 N Western. Information: www.conservatoryokc.com.
A tasty omelette from the 2009 Oklahoma City Museum of Art Omelette Party (Photo by Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman Archives)
- Nosh gourmet eggs, participate in an art raffle and dance to the music of Groove Merchants at “Eggfinity,” Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s 26th Annual Omelette Party, at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center, 425 E California Ave. Information: 236-3100 or www.okcmoa.com.
- Take in the impromptu comedy of Red Dirt Improv at 9 tonight at IAO Gallery, 706 W Sheridan. Since Red Dirt Improv members Clint and Buck Vrazel are leaving the troupe, the show will be “A Very Vrazel Farewell – Take Two”; the show was delayed last weekend because of the ice storm. Information: www.reddirtimprov.com.
- TULSA – Listen to Corey Smith with Sam Thacker at 7 p.m. Saturday at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main. Information: www.cainsballroom.com.
Dierks Bentley
THACKERVILLE – Hear country music star Dierks Bentley at 8 p.m. Saturday at WinStar World Casino. Information: www.winstarworldcasino.com.
- See new artwork during the monthly Paseo Gallery Walk from 6 to 10 tonight and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Paseo Arts District. Information: www.thepaseo.com.
- NORMAN – Hear Maggie McClure and Shane Henry at 8 p.m. Saturday at Othello’s, 434 Buchanan Street. The all-ages show will be a benefit for Lexington family Brian Skaggs, his wife, Audra and their two children, Merit, 5, and Jhett, 3, who are receiving a home rebuild from “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” and Ideal Homes of Norman. Information: www.othellosnorman.com.
BradChad Porter
- Laugh along as OKC Improv presents its weekly showcase Saturday at Ghostlight Theatre Club, 3110 N Walker. The 8 p.m. show will feature Oklahoma City improv Everybody and Their Dog and Stillwater group Cueless. The 10 p.m. show will feature comedian BradChad Porter and the David Mamet-inspired improv troupe The Closers. Information: www.okcimprov.com.
- NORMAN – See the new exhibit “Revisiting the New Deal: Government Patronage and the Fine Arts, 1933-1943 Exhibit” opening today at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave. The opening reception is set for 7 to 9 tonight at the museum. Information: www.ou.edu/fjjma/home.html.
- Hear Reckless Kelly with Uncle Lucius 9 p.m. Saturday at Wormy Dog Saloon, 311 E Sheridan. Information: 601-6276 or www.wormydog.com.
- SAPULPA – Watch Sapulpa Community Theatre’s production of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the theater, 124 S Water St. Information: www.sapulpacommunitytheatre.com.
Rick Foresee and Bonnie Frances Montgomery head the cast of the Oklahoma City Theatre Company production of “Two Rooms.” (Photo by Carol Klages)
- Watch Oklahoma City Theatre Company stage the drama “Two Rooms” at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Civic Center’s CitySpace Theatre, 201 N Walker. Information: 297-2264 or www.okctheatrecompany.org.
- See “Romeo and Juliet,” a co-production of Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park and TheatreOCU, at 8 tonight, at 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Oklahoma City University, 2501 N Blackwelder Ave. Information: www.oklahomashakespeare.com.
- Hear Glister, Ali Harter and Little League Hero at 9 p.m. Saturday at The Blue Note, 2408 N Robinson Ave. Information: www.myspace.com/okcbluenote.
- Take in food, arts and crafts, and performances for free at the third annual Downtown Library Asian Festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, 300 Park Ave. Information: www.metrolibrary.org.
- BAM
Weekend Warmup for Jan. 29-31, 2010
Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant (Photo by Steve Sisney/The Oklahoman Archives)
Here is a list of events happening around Oklahoma this weekend (Jan. 29-31). Due to the winter weather in the state, please call ahead or check the venue’s Web site before heading out to any of these events. Some may be canceled or postponed because of inclement weather and road conditions.
For more activities, go to www.wimgo.com. And above all, please have a safe weekend!
- Watch the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Denver Nuggets tonight at the Ford Center, 100 W Reno. Or see the Thunder play the Golden State Warriors at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Ford Center. Information: www.thunder.nba.com.
- NORMAN — Listen to Grammy-nominated folk singer-songwriter Eliza Gilkyson at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Santa Fe Depot, 200 S Jones Ave. The show is part of the Performing Arts Studio’s Winter Wind concert series. Information: 307-9320 or www.thepas.org. (Gilkyson’s show set for tonight at Tulsa’s All Souls Acoustic Coffeehouse has been canceled due to bad weather; the venue is trying to reschedule the show for a later date and encourages ticketholders to keep their tickets. Information: www.allsoulcoffeehouse.com.)
- Hear pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin perform with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Civic Center, 201 N Walker. And the philharmonic’s Discovery Family Series continues with “Music in Motion” at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Civic Center. Information: 842-5387 or www.okcphilharmonic.org.
Estelle Parsons in “August: Osage County”
- TULSA — See the national touring production of Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “August: Osage County,” written by Tulsa-born playwright Tracy Letts, at 7:30 p.m. today and 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Tulsa Performing Arts Center, Third and Cincinnati. Information: (800) 364-7111 or www.tulsapac.com.
- Listen to Oklahoma indie singer-songwriters Jacob Abello and Sherree Chamberlain at 10 tonight at 51st Street Speakeasy, 1114 NW 51. Information: 463-0470 or www.myspace.com/51speakeasy.
- Check out the 17th Annual Cafe City Arts celebration and arts sale at 7:30 tonight at City Arts Center, 3000 General Pershing Blvd. at State Fair Park. The fundraising event featuring works from national, regional and emerging artists, a chance to meet many of the artists and refreshments from some of the metro’s finest eateries is still on for tonight. Information or tickets: www.cityartscenter.org.
Eli Young Band
-TULSA – Hear Eli Young Band and Sean McConnell at 8:30 p.m. today and Saturday at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main. Doors open at 7 p.m. Reckless Kelly will join the lineup for the Sunday show. Information: www.cainsballroom.com.
- TULSA – Listen to Oklahoma band the Red Dirt Rangers at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Williams Theater, Third and Cincinnati. Information: www.tulsapac.com.
- Take part in the Raising Haiti Benefit featuring Sugar Free Allstars, Aliens vs. Robots, Dustin Prinz, The Buckners and Kyle Kubiak at 8 tonight at VZDs, 4200 N Western. Information: www.vzds.com.
BradChad Porter
- Laugh along at the OKC Improv showcase at 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday at Ghostlight Theatre Club, 3110 N Walker in the Paseo Arts District. The 8 p.m. show will include Crayons Improv, Tulsa’s top short-form troupe that specializes in creating innovative family-friendly comedy, followed by the jazzy relationship-driven comedy of Oklahoma City troupe The Ones Your Mother Warned You. The 10 ap.m. show will feature OKC stand-up comic BradChad Porter, followed by The Closers, an OKC troupe that specializes in creating 45-minute improvised plays in the style of writer David Mamet (”Glengarry Glen Ross,” “The Untouchables”). Information: www.okcimprov.com.
- See the new exhibit “Jason Peters: Anti.Gravity.Material.Light” this weekend at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive. Information: www.okcmoa.com.
- TULSA – Mark the release The Non’s new CD at a show also featuring Dead Sea Choir and Scales of Motion at 7 tonight at The Marquee, 222 N Main. Information: www.myspace.com/themarqueetulsa.
-BAM
Weekend Warmup for Jan. 22-24, 2010
Larry the Cable Guy (Associated Press photo)
Here is a list of events happening around Oklahoma this weekend (Jan. 22-24). For more events, go to www.wimgo.
- NORMAN — Laugh along as Larry the Cable Guy performs at 7 and 9:30 tonight at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9. Information: 322-6464 or www.riverwind.com.
- Celebrate the release of Oklahoma City indie rock band Emelo’s new CD at 9 p.m. Saturday at VZD’s, 4200 N Western. Information: 524-4203 or www.vzds.com.
- Watch the antics of the Harlem Globetrotters at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Ford Center, 100 W Reno. The team will donate a portion of gate proceeds from the game to UNICEF’s Earthquake Relief efforts for Haiti. Information: (800) 745-3000 or www.okfordcenter.com.
Lights
- Hear Adam Young’s synthpop project Owl City with Lights and Deas Vail at 6:30 p.m. today at the Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S Eastern. My colleague George Lang recently spoke to Lights about her music; click here to read his story. Information: 677-9169 or www.diamondballroom.net.
- TULSA – Listen to the Reverend Horton Heat with special guest Deadbolt at 7 tonight at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main. Information: (918) 584-2306 or www.cainsballroom.com.
- See the new exhibit “When Animals Attack?: Humorous Hunting Tableaux,” which features stereographs depicting staged animal attacks from 1880-1910, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 NE 63. Information: www.nationalcowboymuseum.org.
- Laugh out loud when the OKC Improv showcase offers shows at 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday at Ghostlight Theatre Club, 3110 N Walker. The OKC Improv All-Stars and Red Dirt Improv will perform at 8 p.m. and magician William Rader and David Mamet-inspired improv troupe The Closers at 10 p.m. Information: www.okcimprov.com.
Liverpool Legends
- Remember the music of the Fab Four when the Beatles tribute band Liverpool Legends plays at 8 p.m. Saturday at Rose State Performing Arts Theatre, 6420 SE 15. The four band members were hand-picked by Louise Harrison, sister of the late Beatle George Harrison. Information: 297-2264 or www.liverpoollegends.com.
- Listen to Jason Boland & the Stragglers and the John D. Hale Band at 9 p.m. Saturday at the Wormy Dog Saloon, 311 E Sheridan. Doors open at 6 p.m. Information: 601-6276 or www.wormydog.com.
- Check out the 55th annual Oklahoma City Boat Show from noon to 9 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at State Fair Park. Information: www.okcboats.com.
In this scene from ” Mauritius,” Dennis (Chad Alan Baker) tries to charm Jackie (Holly McNatt) into making a deal with him.
- Watch Carpenter Square Theater stage the drama “Mauritius,” about a battle of wills between two half-sisters over a valuable stamp collection they both claim as their inheritance, at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Feb. 6. One 2 p.m. matinee will be performed Jan. 31. The show will be performed at Stage Center, 400 W Sheridan. Information: 232-6500 or www.carpentersquare.com.
- See Oklahoma City-based Red Dirt Improv at 9 tonight at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery, 706 W Sheridan. The show kicks off the troupe’s “9 Fridays at 9” run of shows over the next nine weeks. Information: www.reddirtimprov.com.
- Catch Extreme Midget Wrestling at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Oklahoma City Farmers Market, 311 S Klein Ave. Information: www.okcfarmersmarket.com. (No I’m not making this up, and no, it’s neither my fault nor my idea. I’m just throwing it out there as an option.)
- BAM
