The old saying goes that one never should mix religion and politics in polite conversation, but the art show “Breaking the Rules” will put that longstanding decree to an end … at least for one night. The fundraiser event will be held Tuesday at Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery. “Breaking the Rules: Religion, Politics and […]
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Friends of the Library sets book sale for Feb. 24-25
Friends of the Metropolitan Library System will host a book-buying extravaganza Saturday and Sunday, where thousands of patrons come out annually to check out the low prices on hundreds of thousands of donated books. With the sale’s proceeds, Friends is able to fulfill grants requested by the local Metropolitan Library System. Throughout the years, Friends […]
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Know ‘Doubt’
Can you ever truly know a person? That is the question pressed in a new production of John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt,” winner of both a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award. Shanley adapted his play into the 2008 Oscar-nominated film starring Meryl Streep, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams and Viola Davis. The stage production takes […]
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Invention Convention set for Feb. 28
Each year, the event is presented by inventor Julian Taylor, who holds more than 100 patented inventions, and former elementary teacher Betty Wright. From entries created by students from kindergarten through grade 12, winners are determined by a panel of more than 30 judges, including volunteers from Tinker Air Force Base and patent officers. left […]
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Go, Diego, go!
In 2009, Bank of America launched a program to enrich and educate communities through art, allowing museums nationwide to access its corporate art collection for exhibitions, free of charge. As a result, City Arts Center debuted “Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art” yesterday. It runs through May 4. Translated from Spanish, “mirada” […]
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‘Pride’ and joy
The Oklahoma Children’s Theatre and Oklahoma City University’s School of Theatre have teamed up to bring the beloved Jane Austen novel “Pride and Prejudice” to the stage. The OCT has performed plays based on literary works before, like Mary Shelley’s “Frankestein,” but this will be its first time performing an Austen adaptation. OCU students and […]
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Shortt stuff
When he was a child, Carl Shortt Jr. remembers taking long trips with his family. His father would hand the camera off to him and his siblings, Mark and Linda, giving each a roll of film. Ever since, he has made it a point to snag photographs while traveling. “There’s always something to take a […]
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‘Now’ or never
City Arts Center’s annual fundraiser exhibit, formally known as “Café City Arts,” is back, but with a new name, “Art Now.” At Friday’s event, patrons are able to view and purchase art, as well as speak with the local artists. Proceeds go toward the center’s Eleanor Kirkpatrick Gallery so admission can remain free year-round. A […]