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Bluebonnet Bar (321 E. Main) hosts a performance by Baileyboy starting at 9 p.m.
D.M. Wealth Management (309 E. Main) will host artists Ed and Phyllis Bolt. Phyllis’ professional journey encompassed roles as a CPA and Financial Advisor. Yet, alongside her career, she cultivated a passion for painting. Initially focusing on oil as her preferred medium, she delved into creating remarkably realistic pieces. Over time, her artistic exploration led her to experiment with various mediums such as acrylic paints, epoxy resin, and encaustic, ultimately transitioning her style toward abstraction. Beyond her personal artistic evolution, Phyllis has become a dedicated teacher, sharing her expertise through numerous acrylic pour classes for both adults and children. She ardently believes in the therapeutic power of art, viewing it as a universal outlet for tension relief accessible to everyone.
Ed graduated from Mustang High School in 1975 and attended the University of Oklahoma. He has been a Shawnee area resident since 2002. Ed worked 29 years for AT&T where his final assignment was as a Regional Sales Manager for State Government and Higher Education. After retirement in 2008, he started a photography business in Shawnee and then opened a photo studio and art gallery on East Main St. He bought a condemned building and renovated it in an effort to help revitalize our downtown area. Ed and his wife Phyllis have been very active in a number of local civic organizations. He was elected Ward One City Commissioner in June 2018 and Mayor in June 2020.
The Depot (200 S. Jones) are pleased to be hosting the opening exhibit of The Western Art of Lauri Ketchum in conjunction with 2nd Friday Art Walk. We will be open with complimentary wine from Native Spirits.
Legally Brewed (123 W. Main) welcomes artist Matthew Paden as the featured artist in their taproom through early May.
Magic Sad (120 E. Tonhawa) invites you to join Ruth Ann Loveland at her open studio for the evening!
Main Street Photo-Video (131 N. Porter) welcomes local Norman photographer Nathan Holden. The store will be displaying a selection of his evocative environmental portrait photography. In these days of Instagram selfies, it is Nathan’s goal as an artist to create images that are interesting regardless of any personal connection to the subject.
MAINSITE Contemporary Art (122 E. Main) hosts Norman Arts Council’s annual fundraiser Area fiftyONE on Saturday, March 23, and while that party is a ticketed events (get yours here to support 2nd Friday’s presenters!), The Art of Area fiftyONE lets everyone get a look at the over 150 artworks — many of which were inspired by the space meets science-fiction theme — that were donated to be auctioned off to benefit the organization. An opening reception for the exhibit will take place during 2nd Friday, which also marks the beginning of the online auction of the artwork on display.
NCom Cyberhall (914 W. Main) hosts an after art walk party, with the photography of JD Scott on display and live music from BRIEGADE & Scott Ryan and The Devilish Folk. Doors open at 9 p.m. and music goes from 10 p.m. to midnight.
Norman Regional Primary Care Clinic (119 E. Main) hosts Emmy award-winning Channel 9 news anchor and artist, Robin Marsh, as the featured artist at their Main Street Clinic! Marsh, renowned for her journalistic excellence in the Oklahoma City metro, has also gained acclaim for her unique and inspirational art. A self-taught artist, Robin began her artistic journey during the pandemic, finding solace and expression in the world of art.
Opolis (113 N. Crawford) does double duty with an early and late show during 2nd Friday! Get there early (from 6 to 8 p.m.) to catch Mike Hosty taking the stage for the first time in Opolis history. It’s a free, all-ages gig!
Then at 9 p.m., join them for a late gig with Doom Scroll — an acoustic punk touring act from Loveland, Colorado — along with local rapper S. Reidy (playing tracks from his freshly released The Rain Gave Me a Pot of Gold — and Bee Pichardo (of Bee and the Hive).
OSC-Press (315 E. Main) will feature Jawn Babbitt's exhibition, Parade of the Horrible S. Babbitt is an artist from OKC who creates painstakingly detailed organized chaos with pen and ink on paper. Come to the opening to see his illustrations, have some refreshments and get a live printed t-shirt!
Red Stiletto (226 E. Main) will be offering 50% off — in celebration of International Women’s Day — their session fee for those who stop by Red Stiletto Studios during the art walk, plus $100 print credit toward their luxury collections.
Resonator (325 E. Main) is open with the unreal work of artist Michial Sass, which integrates animal and fish bones into his wild creations.
Sandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) will host Norman North LGBTQIA+ High School artists Enya Apanasova and Milo Gardner for the March Artwalk. Their mostly digital artwork explores the relationship of religious and scientific imagery to humanity.
SCRATCH Kitchen & Cocktails (132 W. Main) will have the guys from Uncanny Alley displaying their stuff! They are a Photo/Video/Art Supergroup, Studio and Suspicious Speakeasy by Dylan Johnson, Jesse Edgar, and Chase Spivey.
Sergio’s Italian Bistro (104 E. Gray) features a live performance from Jahruba at the restaurant, playing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Shevaun Williams (221 E. Main) and The University of Oklahoma’s Weitzenhoffer College of Fine Arts present a vast array of artists representing the five unique schools within the college- visual arts, dance, music, drama, and musical theater. We are excited to welcome groups like the OU Printmaking Club and the OU A Cappella group The Crimson Chords.
The Standard (315 E. Gray) will have live music from Matthew Scott from 7 to 10 p.m.
STASH (412 E. Main) will host Dr. Sean Ernst. People who knew Norman, Oklahoma-based research scientist and part-time photographer, Dr. Sean Ernst, during his youth in rural Massachusetts would not be surprised to learn about his passion for landscape and weather photography, as his passion for enjoying the great outdoors and especially the skies above them was clear even in his kindergarten years.
Since arriving in the Plains in 2014, Sean has married his meteorological knowledge with his growing photography skills to capture the dramatic stormscapes of Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, and New Mexico, allowing him to share his passion for extreme weather and the science behind it. Sean's portfolio primarily focuses on images of the violent yet ephemeral tornadoes that frequent the southern Plains, although his interests include extreme weather events and mountainous landscapes as well.
The Well (210 James Garner Ave.) is open with the Young Innovators Market featuring student artists and makers, book signings with authors Taryn Kingery and Grace Holloman and hands on activities by Pioneer Library System!