“The Reconstructionist Effort” by Romy OwensNorth Gallery of the state Capitol2300 N. Lincoln Free reception 4 p.m. Thursday arts.ok.gov While some may see a dilapidated alley as an eyesore, Romy Owens sees art. Owens, a photographer and Oklahoma native, developed scenes of urban environments into stories for her new series, titled “The Reconstructionist Effort,” which is […]
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The Octopus Project return to Norman Music Fest after playing massive festivals
The Octopus Project Midnight, Saturday, Opolis Stage The Octopus Project has seen its share of big venues. Over the past four years, the band has played some of the nation’s biggest festivals, including Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits and Coachella. The Project began in 1999 with guitarist Josh Lambert, drummer Toto Miranda and friends at the […]
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Sugar Free Allstars entertain kids and adults with their funky tunes
Sugar Free Allstars 4 P.M. Sunday, Little Rockers Kid Stage, City of Norman parking lot North of 200 W. Main Within the amount of talented local bands playing at NMF, there’s bound to be a group who can tackle one of the most difficult crowds: children. The Sugar Free Allstars are ready with vibrant and […]
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Music, dance and drama converge at the University of Oklahoma’s President’s Festival of the Arts
Music, dance and drama converge this weekend for the University of Oklahoma’s President’s Festival of the Arts. The OU Schools of Dance, Drama and Music each will present performances representing the theme of “Saints and Sinners.” Fine Arts Dean Rich Taylor said each college will host its own evening of on-campus productions, including some combined […]
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Mannequin parts become a “Body of Art” in a celebrity fundraiser at Norman’s Performing Arts Studio
“Body of Art”Wednesday-Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday artists’ reception and auction, 6-8 p.m. SaturdayPerforming Arts Studio200 S. Jones, Norman Auction tickets, $50 307-9320 or www.thepas.orgSome big names in Norman are giving a hand to the local arts community ” literally. An assortment of mannequin hands, legs and other body parts are […]
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C.S. Lewis and Inklings Society Conference to be held at OCU
C.S. Lewis and Inklings Society ConferenceFriday-SaturdayMeinders School of Business on the OCU campus, 2501 N. Blackwelderwww.okcu.edu/english/cslisfree “Chronicles of Narnia” fans can celebrate the return of the annual C.S. Lewis and Inklings Society conference to Oklahoma City University this weekend. The conference features lectures on the works of Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and other writers, along with presentations […]
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Nine Oklahoma journalists will be inducted into the state Journalism Hall of Fame
The University of Central Oklahoma will host the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame’s 40th anniversary celebration Friday with the induction of nine state journalists. A ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:45 a.m. will celebrate the new Hall of Fame exhibition hall, followed by a luncheon at noon. The new hall is located on the third floor of […]
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A new Web magazine, ‘Routes,’ launches at the University of Oklahoma
Regardless of how you pronounce its name, a new Web magazine known as Routes may be the path to the future of student journalism. That’s what the University of Oklahoma’s Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication hopes to achieve when it officially launches its Webzine this week during Saturday’s “Immigration in the Heartland” conference […]
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An Edmond event celebrates books and writers
Heartland New Day BookFest 9 a.m.-3 p.m. SaturdayFirst Nazarene church of Edmond3001 S. Boulevard, Edmondwww.hndbookfest.com Readers are invited to celebrate books and encourage writing Saturday at the inaugural Heartland New Day BookFest in Edmond. At the First Nazarene Church of Edmond, more than 75 authors and illustrators will discuss breaking into professional writing, while several […]
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The Adelante! Gallery’s “Asian Fusion” show highlights new paintings by Stephanie Brudzinski
“Asian Fusion: Art for a Change” Thursday, ongoing5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, opening reception Through April 24Adelante! Gallery, 3003 Paseo525-4039, www.adelantegallery.com Local artist Stephanie Brudzinski’s art has transformed drastically since her childhood, from mashed pet food to mixed visual media. Ever since she was a little girl who played in stinky, wet piles of dog […]