Arts

Harsh winter weather might tempt metro dwellers to huddle up in their caves until the frost thaws, but there are too many top-notch events going on this season to suspend extracurricular activities completely. Valentine’s Day will inspire thousands of couples to sweep out across the city’s restaurants and night clubs. St. Patrick’s Day has its […]

represented, including the three-horned Torosaurus; the back-plated, spike-tiled Stegosaurus; the long-necked, three-story-tall Brachiosaurus; vicious Raptors; and, of course, the king of the dinosaurs and one of the largest predators to ever walk the earth, Tyrannosaurus Rex. In addition to showing how they lived, the production also tells the story of the earth and the many […]

cause he believes it to be in the best interest of Rome. It’s really Brutus’ play, and actor Rob Gallavan completely owns the role and the stage in every scene he’s in. Gallavan takes a more naturalistic approach to the role making Brutus instantly relatable. He manages to convey the strength and moral conviction of […]

Listeners can hear a variety of documentary audio and aural art at a public listening room event filled with locally produced radio and sounds from around the world. The Friday event, hosted by KGOU public radio and Untitled [ArtSpace],will feature work by former station news director Scott Gurian, among others. Gurian will speak to the […]

ARGIN: auto 0in”>”I’m dealing with the emotion of the sitter and trying to pull out their emotions, rather than dealing with the background,” she said, adding that portraits are her favorite pieces. “With a portrait, you can convey the human condition. You can feel the emotion of the sitter, and there is an instant connection,” […]

right, so a hardy hail to Carpenter Square Theatre for opening 2009 with a well-acted, thought-provoking production of Lyle Kessler’s “Orphans.” Let’s hope this production portends things to come. “Orphans” takes a naturalistic look at the hard lives of two brothers and a mysterious stranger who insinuates himself into their world. Treat is a smalltime […]

The University of Central Oklahoma’s “Broadway Tonight” series specializes in bringing national touring musicals to the Oklahoma City area. Due to renovations at UCO, Rose State College played host to the series’ most recent production: the current national Broadway tour of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” The dark musical tells the story […]

Sixteen Oklahoma artists will showcase works alongside a total of 29 national artists in a juried art exhibit on display in Chickasha. The 13th biennial “Oklahoma: Centerfold” exhibit, on display through Feb. 6 at the University of Science and Arts Oklahoma art gallery, features more than 40 paintings, photographs and mixed-media pieces. The show is […]

Famed playwright Lyle Kessler’s tragi-comedic story of two brothers struggling to survive in Philadelphia opens Friday on a downtown Oklahoma City stage. “Orphans” follows the pair “? petty thief and older brother Treat, and his younger, hypochondriac sibling Phillip “? as they make do in an old row house. Convinced he is allergic to the […]

d exemplary depth of understanding and preparation. But the theatrical season runs the same as the academic year “? fall through spring, with an additional summer session. So if you go back to late 2007, when Mays stole the show as Mozart in OCTC’s “Amadeus,” the feat becomes even more impressive. Talk about the hardest-working […]