What do in Oklahoma on Feb. 14, 2012: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Oklahoma City Thunder
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, go to www.nba.com/thunder.
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What to do in Oklahoma on Feb. 13, 2012: Hear Lost Lander at The Conservatory
Lost Lander
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.
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What to do in Oklahoma on Feb. 12, 2012: Watch Oklahoma City Ballet’s production of “The Firebird”
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.
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What to do in Oklahoma on Feb. 11, 2012: Hear Kite Flying Robot at The Opolis
Kite Flying Robot
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.
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What to do in Oklahoma on Feb. 10, 2012: See Reduxion Theatre’s production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”
Today’s featured event:
See Reduxion Theatre Company’s production of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at its Broadway Theater, 1613 N Broadway Ave.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, a romantic “Couple’s Package” is offered for tonight and Saturday performance. The package includes preshow champagne and couple’s cupcakes at intermission.
“We want to offer couples a fun and romantic alternative or addition to their Valentine’s plans on this romantic weekend,” said Managing Director Erin Woods in a news release. “An entertaining evening of live theatre provides a memorable, romantic experience.”
Reduxion opened its new staging of “Much Ado About Nothing” Thursday night, and performances continue at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. through Feb. 25. A special Sunday matinee will be staged at 2 p.m. Feb. 19.
Billed as Oklahoma City’s fastest-growing theater company, Reduxion received much attention and positive reviews in 2011 with the opening of their intimate new venue, the Broadway Theater. Critically acclaimed productions of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Hamlet” and the American classic “Hair, the American Tribal Love-Rock Musical,” drew more than 2,000 fans to the Broadway Theater, near Automobile Alley and downtown.
“We love romantic stories and audiences love seeing them,” said Tyler Woods, Reduxion Artistic Director and “Much Ado About Nothing” director, in the release. “We push boundaries and challenge people on an emotional level, and we hope to make a name for ourselves as producers of plays that people enjoy sharing with a loved one.”
This season, Reduxion gets back to its roots by revisiting some of their first productions as a company. The company continues its successful, “Original Sins” season with the romantic comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” by Shakespeare, which was the first show independently produced by Woods in 2000. Woods directs this hilarious, touching and fast-paced romance with the same love and care he gave the first time around, on the show that started it all!
“Although we are considered a young company, this journey has taken many years,” said Woods. “From that first independent production in 2000, to this season, our fourth residential season in Oklahoma City, and the second year in our own performance venue – we must honor our growth and the support of the Oklahoma City community in fostering our development for over a decade.”
His version of “Much Ado About Nothing” is set in the swinging 1960s in Sicily.
For more information, go to www.reduxiontheatre.com. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.
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What to do in Oklahoma on Feb. 9, 2012: Hear Ronnie Dunn in Tulsa or Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights in Oklahoma City
Ronnie Dunn
Today’s featured events:
CATOOSA – Hear country music star and former Tulsan Ronnie Dunn play at 8 tonight at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, 777 W Cherokee.
“Tulsa is a great music town – and it was a crazy town in the day,” said Dunn in the concert announcement. “So Tulsa was this crazy mix-match of music styles at the time, and it was all there and very much alive. Live music was really important, and the club scene there was hot.
“So for someone like me, it was the perfect place to learn your chops.”
Dunn cites all the musicians who lived in Tulsa in the late ‘70s, including Leon Russell and Eric Clapton, as an inspiration to launch his career in northeast Oklahoma.
After following Tulsa drummer Jamie Oldaker to Nashville, Tenn., Dunn submitted a demo that won the Marlboro Country Music Contest, which set in motion the events that led to the formation of Brooks & Dunn. Included on the demo were the future hits “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” and “Neon Moon.”
During his 20-year run as half of Brooks & Dunn, Dunn and musical partner Kix Brooks sold more than 30 million albums, charted 20 No. 1 singles, earned 27 Academy of Country Music awards, 17 Country Music Association awards and two Grammys. The collection of ACM and CMA awards are the most for any act in country music history.
Last June, Dunn, an Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame member, released his self-titled solo debut. The album peaked at No. 1 on the country charts and features the singles “Bleed Red” and “Cost of Livin’.”
For more information, go to www.hardrockcasinotulsa.com.
Since the Dunn show is sold out, here is another featured event:
Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights
Hear Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights at 7 tonight at the Conservatory, 8911 N Western.
In April 2010, the Dallas-based rock band released its major-label debut album “Pardon Me,” a collection of genuine throwback, blues-based rock ‘n’ roll reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and Lenny Kravitz.
Since, the Northern Lights have made their late-night TV debut on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” performed at the Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits festivals, headlined Relix magazine’s party at the South By Southwest Festival and covered Zeppelin’s “Bring It on Home” for Revolver, one of several magazines to feature the band.
The Northern Lights also have beamed onto television as shows like “Friday Night Lights,” “Criminal Minds,” “CSI: Miami” and “Boardwalk Empire” have featured their music.
For more information, go to www.conservatoryokc.com.
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What to do in Oklahoma on Feb. 8, 2012: Celebrate Roger Creager’s new CD at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa
Roger Creager
Today’s featured event:
TULSA – Celebrate the release of Texas country artist Roger Creager’s new album, “Surrender,” at 8 tonight at Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N Main. Doors open at 7 p.m.
For more information, go to www.cainsballroom.com.
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What to do in Oklahoma on Feb. 7, 2012: Hear Polyphonic Spree at The Opolis
Polyphonic Spree
Today’s featured event:
NORMAN – Hear the Polyphonic Spree with special guest New Fumes at 8:30 tonight at The Opolis, 113 N Crawford.
The show is sold out, but if you have a chance to get your hands on any stray tickets, take that chance.
For more information, go to www.starlightmints.com/opolis.html.
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What to do in Oklahoma on Feb. 6, 2012: Hear Acoustic Oklahoma at Picasso Cafe
Today’s featured event:
Hear Andy Adams, Brian Pickering and Burlap Tuxedo play at 7 tonight during the weekly Acoustic Oklahoma show at Picasso Cafe, 3009 Paseo.
For more information, go to www.facebook.com/AcousticOklahoma.
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What to do in Oklahoma on Feb. 4, 2012: Hear Jake Owen at Riverwind Casino
Today’s featured event:
NORMAN — Hear country singer Jake Owen at 8 p.m. Saturday at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9. Information: 322-6464 or www.riverwind.com.
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