“Talking With “¦” features 11 female characters telling stories about seminal moments in their lives that deal with a range of issues including life, death, faith, love, loneliness and obsession. Despite the varied topics, the women share a common humanity and an ability to cope while the stories themselves are a consistent intermingled blend of […]
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Businesses, artists join forces for Earth Day event
Several Oklahoma City businesses and artists are joining together this weekend for an Earth Day event that focuses on environmental awareness and eco-conscious art. “Rethink: Recycle: Redesign,” a collaborative art exhibit opening Sunday at Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery, 811 N. Broadway, kicks off with an exhibit preview party 7 p.m. Saturday. The opening event […]
As nuclear waste-fueled musicals go, ‘Zombie Prom’ is pretty tame
If a musical titled “Zombie Prom” makes you think of a cross between “The Rocky Horror Show” and “High School Musical,” you would be about right. Both have their place, for better or worse, in the musical-theater canon. But the fate of “Zombie Prom,” now among the living dead in Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre’s production […]
Sex, scandal are well-served by brave direction, skillful acting in ‘Measure for Measure’
A director must have a definite point of view about Shakespeare’s dark comedy “Measure for Measure,” currently being staged by Oklahoma City Theatre Company at Civic Center Music Hall’s CitySpace theater. It may be played as a light comedy or a love story, and is what is known as a “problem play.” The problems include […]
Local artists move beyond canvas to find medium to publicly display designs
As street art seeps into galleries, alternative methods of marketing art to the public are increasingly popular. Now, skateboard decks, shoes and clothes are legitimate canvases. Located at 1705 N.W. 16th in the Plaza Arts District, dna.galleries incorporates the new art forms by introducing limited-edition T-shirt runs designed by artists showing at the gallery. FIRST […]
Three master’s degree candidates open Norman gallery exhibit
our third year,” Pitt said. “We’ve done it mostly because they didn’t have a professional space for the master’s degree candidates to exhibit, and OU also wanted them to go through the process of dealing with a gallery and to go through that learning experience.” LIVE ART During the opening, Wilson will use her mobile […]
Buildings are chosen for an annual architectural tour
Larry Herzel and Andrew Stevens of HSE Architects, the Lofts at Maywood Park were built to encourage residents to live their lives outside. Exterior walkways, pedestrian paths and sidewalks link public green spaces with the nearby center of the city. Central Avenue Villas, 444 N. Central: The gateway to a contemporary urban rebirth, TAParchitecture’s Anthony […]
Cycling enthusiasts take to the streets for art show
Oklahoma’s car culture is a force to be reckoned with, but bicycle enthusiasts and Dreamer Concepts Studio & Foundation are hoping that an art show focusing on pedal power will urge Normanites and local governments to work toward a more cyclist-friendly community. MILE AND A HALF SPOKE CARD Friday’s “Bicyclette” event will feature performance and […]
Baby’ births performances more than just a mother can love
“Baby: The Musical” focuses on three couples struggling with the news that they are each expecting a child. The youngest of the couples, Danny and Lizzie, are still in college and have just moved in together. They both want the baby, but are have different ideas about marriage. Another is Pam, a former tomboy, and […]
University of Central Oklahoma dives into child programming
Based on Kenneth Grahame’s 1908 classic children’s book, “The Wind in the Willows,” “The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad” focuses on the titular character and his frequent mishaps brought about by his poor driving and arrogant attitude. The musical also shows how Toad’s friends “? Ratty, Badger and Mole “? attempt to keep him out […]
