Architecture TourNoon-5 p.m. Saturdaywww.aiacoc.org948-7174$12 advance, $15 door On Saturday, architects and owners will open the doors of seven Oklahoma City homes and commercial buildings to show off innovative design and use of space and materials. The self-guided tour is organized by the American Institute of Architects Central Oklahoma Chapter and closes out the group’s weeklong […]
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Live Earth Oklahoma uses entertainment to bring awareness to global water issues
Live Earth OklahomaSaturday-SundayOKC Adventure Districtwww.liveearthoklahoma.com On Saturday and Sunday, Oklahoma City will join cities around the globe in the Live Earth Festival. If organizers have their way, Oklahoma’s event will be among the largest and most comprehensive. It takes a villageRunning water Throughout the world, Live Earth festivals and charity runs will be held in […]
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After a life racing, retired greyhounds find new families through a Central Oklahoma nonprofit
Hounds of the Heartland is in the 45 mph couch-potato business. Retired racing greyhounds, as they’re more commonly known, are sent to this organization for a chance to find a family. There are similar groups in the state, but HOH is the only one that serves the metro Oklahoma City area. Although there are actually […]
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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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The Runaways
Cherie (Dakota Fanning, “The Twilight Saga: New Moon”) and Marie Currie (Riley Keough, in her first feature film) are a pair of vacuous teens in Los Angeles. Cherie is the more disaffected of the two, relieving the boredom of life by hanging out at rock clubs and lip-syncing David Bowie. Record producer Kim Fowley (Michael […]
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Kids to release ladybugs and learn ecology at Thursday’s “Bug Out” event at Myriad Botanical Gardens
“Bug Out” 9:30 a.m. Thursday Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory301 W. Reno297-3995, www.myriadgardens.com adults $6, children ages 4 to 12 $3 Don’t “bug out” when you see a bunch of tiny critters in your garden ” they can be helpful. With help from a few thousand little ladybugs, kids will learn about […]
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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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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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University of Oklahoma receives donation of private collection of Indian art assembled over 50 years
An Arizona art collector has donated an immense collection of American Indian art to the University of Oklahoma. OU President David L. Boren announced James T. Bialac’s gift last week during a meeting with the OU Board of Regents. The collection is comprised of more than 3,500 works and includes about 2,600 paintings and works […]
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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 […]