Bad Trip launches 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at Coyne’s Oklahoma City artspace, The Womb Gallery, 25 NW Ninth St. Admission is free. Tripping out During the summer of 2011, the landscape of downtown OKC changed forever when a humble building on Ninth Street transformed into a brilliantly colored and vaguely offensive landmark. For the common […]
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Happenings the week of Nov. 12, 2013
A Fresh Take: William S. and Ann Atherton Art of the American West Gallery, showcasing the Museum’s permanent art collection in 10 newly reinstalled exhibition spaces. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63rd, 478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. Allan Houser and His Students, in celebration of his 100th birthday, this exhibit features works of Allan Houser […]
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Fired up
Fire is a deadly mistress. The same flames that give warmth and comfort often can cause destruction and death. As a former firefighter, Rory McCallister went through the inferno and back for more than 30 years, but he has now found a more artistic way to tame the flames: the art of glassblowing. While he […]
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Heart to Art, enjoy food and drink at your favorite restaurants while creating your very own piece of art, 6 -9 p.m., Nov. 13. Caffe’ Pranzo, 9622 N. May, 755-3577, hearttoartok.com. WED Paint N’ Cheers, creative social art classes, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 13–17, 20. Paint N Cheers, 1614 N. Gatewood. 524- 4155, paintncheers.com. WED–SUN, WED […]
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LIFE FOOD & DRINK
LIFE FOOD & DRINK With cooler temperatures comes warmer cuisine, yet nothing really says, “Warm me up,” like a hot bowl of chili. Taste a variety of homemade fare at The Chili Bowl, an annual fundraiser and cook-off supporting the University of Oklahoma School of Art & Art History. All types of chili are welcome, […]
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Out on a limb
Lesley Hensley, owner of the new art gallery Grease Trap, recently came into possession of numerous mannequins and mannequin parts. As she and Kerry Myers, the gallery’s marketing director, sifted through them, an innovative idea arose: Give them to local artists and let the results form an art show. “Each artist gets to do as […]
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Burnin’ up
In the face of national and regional budget cuts, the arts and art education are some of the first items on the chopping block. While there’s no shortage of vocal advocates rallying in support, metalcore outfit August Burns Red might be yelling the loudest, both literally and figuratively, with its latest album, Rescue & Restore. […]
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First Wednesday Wine Tastings, join Bin 73 on the first Wednesday for 4 glasses of wine and specially paired food, reservations required, 7 p.m., Nov. 6. Bin 73, 7312 N. Western, 843-0073, bin73.com. WED Heart to Art, classes for the masses, no talent required, 6 p.m., Nov. 6. The Paramount OKC, 701 W. Sheridan, 517-0787, […]
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Get it, girl
BY JENN SCOTT It’s that time of year. You know, the standing date with an art show featuring talented and local female artists. That’s right. It’s time for the 10th annual and final Girlie Show. From 7-11 p.m. Friday and 12-5 p.m. Saturday, join the girl-power curation and final celebration at OKC Farmers Public Market […]
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Happenings the week of Oct. 29, 2013
A Fresh Take: William S. and Ann Atherton Art of the American West Gallery, showcasing the Museum’s permanent art collection in 10 newly reinstalled exhibition spaces. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63rd, 478-2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org. Allan Houser and His Students, in celebration of his 100th birthday, this exhibit features works of Allan Houser […]