05

Jun

EVENTS FOR 2ND FRIDAY CIRCUIT OF ART June 14, 2013: PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) unveils the 2013 FAC Faculty Show, featuring art from Firehouse instructors covering a vast variety of mediums, including painting, fiber, stone carving, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, drawing, glass and more.   Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art (555 Elm) will have a live performance by OU School of Music’s Eric Walshap along with deadCENTER short films Teached Vol. 1 and The Orderly, along with its permenant collection of art and current exhibitions. The museum is also currently accepting tornado relief donations for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma through the end of June.   The Performing Arts Studio (200 S. Jones) celebrates the artistic tradition of Geatches Studio with the work of eighteen artists — including John Brandenberg, Jim Cobb, Tom Delheimer, O. Gail Poole and more — who have worked at the studio since it opened over 50 years ago. Cowboy Jim Garling will also play his brand of cowboy tunes, along with campground cooking by Rick Fry, dutch oven demos and delicious free samples on the lawn.     Dreamer Concepts (324 E. Main) is hosting a Wine & Palette class from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Advanced registration is encouraged and costs $40.   Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster) will host a Pioneer Library System-sponsored Art Walk Culture Talk, which highlights collections in the library and ties them in with local and global culture. June’s Talk centers around jazz music with guest speaker and singer/songwriter Jay Wilkinson. It starts at 6 p.m. in the Gallery Room.   Jacobson House (609 Chautauqua) welcomes you to view its collection of art and get one of their famous Indian tacos.   Written Words Oklahoma City (corner of Main and Peters) will host a community art project that encourages participants to share what matters most in life by filling in the blanks and sharing on a chalkboard.     MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) debuts Interruptions, a solo exhibition from installation artist and sculptor Matthew Boonstra, with an opening reception from 6 to 10 p.m. The work of printmaker and Norman Arts Council Individual Artist Award winner Michael Joy Wilson will be on display in The Library and Discernible Discourse, a group show featuring pieces from Amanda Christine, Sarah Morgan, John Steen, Ashley Sword-Buster and Liz Wilson, will be up in the Water Closet Gallery.   KIDS’ CORNER: Kids’ Corner (located at the parking lot adjacent to LWPB Architects & Planners, or inside in case of inclement weather) is back with activities sponsored by Rose Rock School and performances by Hill Irish Dance School from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.   FOOD TRUCKS: Big Truck Tacos (parked at STASH, 412 E. Main) is serving up its now famous Mexican street food from 6 to 9 p.m. (weather permitting).   GALLERIES, SHOPS & STUDIOS: The Social Club (106 S. Crawford) features artist and printmaker Nathan Strayhorn, along with drinks from Mariposa Coffee Roastery. 10% of the evening’s sales will go to benefit victims of the May tornados.   Studio 360 (109 N. Crawford) comes alive with Rock the Art Walk, featuring performances by McMichael Music Rock Clinic Bands from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. They will also be accepting non-pershiable food donations for Serve Moore.   Massive Downtown (301 W. Main) welcomes the black and white photography of Erin Smith, featuring images of Oklahoma, Ireland and New Mexico.   Gallery 123 (123 E. Main) features new work from the gallery artists. 10% of all sales will go on to benefit victims of the May tornados, and select pieces will be sold with all proceeds going to relief organizations and charities.   Joy’s Palace (300 E. Main) features free performances by New York City’s Paul Paris Trio at 6:30 p.m. and Otis Watikins at 8 p.m.   STASH (412 E. Main) celebrates Jesse Whittle’s What Lies Beneath, a collection of abstract forms and exuberant colors, with an opening party and reception. Crepes by Karen will be on hand for some sweet treats, and STASH’s backroom plays host to a tornado relief benefit show featuring The Jerry Ghouls, Travis Traps and Mike Turnup.   The Artist Studios above MAINSITE (122 E. Main) features new watercolors and oil paintings by Bill Williams and work by Skip Hill, as well as Maggy’s Thread’s new line of spring and summer hats, handcrafted by Juanita Williams. Go meet the artists and see where they work!   Sandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) will be open with complimentary food and beverage.   Perspectives (230 E. Main) displays the work of Sharon Rae’s Photography.   Bison Witches (211 E. Main) has DJ Mike B spinning through the night.   Tres Cantina & Grill (305 E. Main) showcases the work of featured artist Jodie Hall.   D.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) features art by Bobby Askins and music from Moore High School students and identical twin sisters Grace + Sophia, as well as Frank Lawrence.   Downtown Sound (115 S. Crawford) becomes a giant blanket fort, appropriately called Fort Kicka** featuring art by Alicia Smith, Justin Brooke, Bonnie Amspacher, Madelyn Wells and Elle Bits.     2ND FRIDAY LATE NIGHT:   Opolis (113 N. Crawford) hosts a free show presented by Dual Tone featuring Denton goth pop act Vulgar Fashion along with Norman’s own post-punk outfit Depth & Current and one-man-bandstand Quilted Cherry Podium. Donations will be accepted at the door to benefit a couple who lost their home in the Moore tornado. 

EVENTS FOR 2ND FRIDAY CIRCUIT OF ART June 14, 2013:

PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:

Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) unveils the 2013 FAC Faculty Show, featuring art from Firehouse instructors covering a vast variety of mediums, including painting, fiber, stone carving, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, drawing, glass and more.

 

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art (555 Elm) will have a live performance by OU School of Music’s Eric Walshap along with deadCENTER short films Teached Vol. 1 and The Orderly, along with its permenant collection of art and current exhibitions. The museum is also currently accepting tornado relief donations for the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma through the end of June.

 

The Performing Arts Studio (200 S. Jones) celebrates the artistic tradition of Geatches Studio with the work of eighteen artists — including John Brandenberg, Jim Cobb, Tom Delheimer, O. Gail Poole and more — who have worked at the studio since it opened over 50 years ago. Cowboy Jim Garling will also play his brand of cowboy tunes, along with campground cooking by Rick Fry, dutch oven demos and delicious free samples on the lawn.  

 

Dreamer Concepts (324 E. Main) is hosting a Wine & Palette class from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Advanced registration is encouraged and costs $40.

 

Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster) will host a Pioneer Library System-sponsored Art Walk Culture Talk, which highlights collections in the library and ties them in with local and global culture. June’s Talk centers around jazz music with guest speaker and singer/songwriter Jay Wilkinson. It starts at 6 p.m. in the Gallery Room.

 

Jacobson House (609 Chautauqua) welcomes you to view its collection of art and get one of their famous Indian tacos.

 

Written Words Oklahoma City (corner of Main and Peters) will host a community art project that encourages participants to share what matters most in life by filling in the blanks and sharing on a chalkboard.  

 

MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) debuts Interruptions, a solo exhibition from installation artist and sculptor Matthew Boonstra, with an opening reception from 6 to 10 p.m. The work of printmaker and Norman Arts Council Individual Artist Award winner Michael Joy Wilson will be on display in The Library and Discernible Discourse, a group show featuring pieces from Amanda Christine, Sarah Morgan, John Steen, Ashley Sword-Buster and Liz Wilson, will be up in the Water Closet Gallery.

 

KIDS’ CORNER:

Kids’ Corner (located at the parking lot adjacent to LWPB Architects & Planners, or inside in case of inclement weather) is back with activities sponsored by Rose Rock School and performances by Hill Irish Dance School from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

 

FOOD TRUCKS:

Big Truck Tacos (parked at STASH, 412 E. Main) is serving up its now famous Mexican street food from 6 to 9 p.m. (weather permitting).

 

GALLERIES, SHOPS & STUDIOS:

The Social Club (106 S. Crawford) features artist and printmaker Nathan Strayhorn, along with drinks from Mariposa Coffee Roastery. 10% of the evening’s sales will go to benefit victims of the May tornados.

 

Studio 360 (109 N. Crawford) comes alive with Rock the Art Walk, featuring performances by McMichael Music Rock Clinic Bands from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. They will also be accepting non-pershiable food donations for Serve Moore.

 

Massive Downtown (301 W. Main) welcomes the black and white photography of Erin Smith, featuring images of Oklahoma, Ireland and New Mexico.

 

Gallery 123 (123 E. Main) features new work from the gallery artists. 10% of all sales will go on to benefit victims of the May tornados, and select pieces will be sold with all proceeds going to relief organizations and charities.

 

Joy’s Palace (300 E. Main) features free performances by New York City’s Paul Paris Trio at 6:30 p.m. and Otis Watikins at 8 p.m.

 

STASH (412 E. Main) celebrates Jesse Whittle’s What Lies Beneath, a collection of abstract forms and exuberant colors, with an opening party and reception. Crepes by Karen will be on hand for some sweet treats, and STASH’s backroom plays host to a tornado relief benefit show featuring The Jerry Ghouls, Travis Traps and Mike Turnup.

 

The Artist Studios above MAINSITE (122 E. Main) features new watercolors and oil paintings by Bill Williams and work by Skip Hill, as well as Maggy’s Thread’s new line of spring and summer hats, handcrafted by Juanita Williams. Go meet the artists and see where they work!

 

Sandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) will be open with complimentary food and beverage.

 

Perspectives (230 E. Main) displays the work of Sharon Rae’s Photography.

 

Bison Witches (211 E. Main) has DJ Mike B spinning through the night.

 

Tres Cantina & Grill (305 E. Main) showcases the work of featured artist Jodie Hall.

 

D.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) features art by Bobby Askins and music from Moore High School students and identical twin sisters Grace + Sophia, as well as Frank Lawrence.

 

Downtown Sound (115 S. Crawford) becomes a giant blanket fort, appropriately called Fort Kicka** featuring art by Alicia Smith, Justin Brooke, Bonnie Amspacher, Madelyn Wells and Elle Bits.

 

 

2ND FRIDAY LATE NIGHT:

 

Opolis (113 N. Crawford) hosts a free show presented by Dual Tone featuring Denton goth pop act Vulgar Fashion along with Norman’s own post-punk outfit Depth & Current and one-man-bandstand Quilted Cherry Podium. Donations will be accepted at the door to benefit a couple who lost their home in the Moore tornado. 

1 week ago

06

May

EVENTS FOR 2ND FRIDAY CIRCUIT OF ART May 10, 2013: PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) presents a jewelry and metalsmithing exhibition of internationally known artists Charles Lewton-Brain and Charleen Weidell.    Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art (555 Elm) is back with Art á la Carte from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., featuring live music by the OU Juggernaut Tuba Quartet and deadCENTER Film Festival shorts CatCam and Little Dad, to go along with the current exhibitions and permanent collection.    The Performing Arts Studio (200 S. Jones) celebrates the artistic tradition of Geatches Studio with the work of eighteen artists — including John Brandenberg, Jim Cobb, Tom Delheimer, O. Gail Poole and more — who have worked at the studio since it opened over 50 years ago. Light refreshments will be on hand, and music will be provided by Dennis Borycki.   Dreamer Concepts (324 E. Main) showcases Dreamer 48, which features the work of University of Oklahoma painting students Robert Ahboah, Matt Anderson, Andrea Duran, Michael Hatcher, Alexa Healey, Theresa Hultberg, Meghan Murphy, Elliott Robbins and Anna Thomas. Punk blues band Psychotic Reaction will also perform on the back patio, weather permitting.   Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster) will host a Pioneer Library System-sponsored Art Walk Culture Talk, which highlights collections in the library and ties them in with local and global culture. May’s Talk is The State of Art with guest speaker Steve Hicks, a Shawnee artist, professor and chair of the Oklahoma Baptist University Art Department. It starts at 6 p.m. in the Gallery Room.   Jacobson House (609 Chautauqua) comes alive with its Native Pop Art and Electric Buffalo Exhibit, featuring presentations from Joseph Koshiway and Dan Deer at 6 and 7 p.m. respectively. Indian tacos will also be available for purchase.   MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) showcases select works of artists participating in Norman Open Studios — including Sue Schofield, Hunter Roth, Almira Hill Grammer, Douglas Shaw Elder and more — with an opening reception from 6 to 10 p.m. Open Studios visits on Saturday, May 11 from 9 to 3 p.m. Map avaialble at MAINSITE.   KIDS’ CORNER: Kids’ Corner (located at the parking lot adjacent to LWPB Architects & Planners, or inside in case of inclement weather) is back with activities sponsored by Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art and Rose Rock School with a performance by Norman School 4 Strings at 6pm.   GALLERIES, SHOPS & STUDIOS: The Social Club (106 S. Crawford) comes to life with the work of Norman artist/mixed media printmaker Erin Latham, whose work centers around sustainability and the complexity of nature.   LWPB Architecture (128 E. Main) welcomes the Council of Norman Garden Clubs, who will present a miniature flower show titled Miniatures on Main Street. The designs will be displayed in the windows of the firm for the public to view.   Studio 360 (109 N. Crawford) comes alive with Rock the Art Walk, featuring performances by McMichael Music Rock Clinic Bands from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.   Massive Downtown (301 W. Main) welcomes the colorful, fantasy-inspired art of Oklahoma visual and audio artist Josh Heilaman.   Gallery 123 (123 E. Main) is open with new items from all the gallery’s artists to see.     Gray Owl Coffee (223 E. Gray) debuts a works on paper exhibit Madcap Doodles from Alli Campbell and friends.   STASH (412 E. Main) hosts the graphic novel meets punk rock-inspired art of Bombs Away Art Company, as well a pop-up shop from jewelry and accessory crafters BohoGypsy.   Third Eye Gallery (120 E. Tonhawa) is proud to present Born Into Wisdom, a new exhibition of photographs by internationally-acclaimed artist Linda Schaefer whose Come and See: A Photojournalist’s Journey into the World of Mother Teresa features a selection of 160 photographs taken while she worked with the Missionaries  of Charities throughout India. Open from 7-9:30 p.m.   The Artist Studios above MAINSITE (122 E. Main) features new watercolors and oil paintings by Bill Williams and work by Skip Hill, as well as Maggy’s Thread’s new line of spring and summer hats, handcrafted by Juanita Williams. Go meet the artists and see where they work!   Sandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) will host a performance by OU Masters student violinist Gus Weaver from 7 to 10 p.m. with free refreshments.   Bison Witches (211 E. Main) has DJ Mike B spinning through the night, as well as jewelry by WCH Handmades outfront.   D.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) welcomes the work of kids from the All-Saints School.   Downtown Sound (115 S. Crawford) features the art of Rick Riojas, Justin Brooke, Laurie Bits and Madelyn Wells.   Scissortail School of Art (123 E. Main) is celebrating its 2nd Birthday with an art raffle, cookies, cupcakes and art making activities.     2ND FRIDAY LATE NIGHT:   Opolis (113 N. Crawford) welcomes the Tone Def Parade, presented by Mr. Phitts, an evening of outrageous karaoke. 

EVENTS FOR 2ND FRIDAY CIRCUIT OF ART May 10, 2013:

PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:

Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) presents a jewelry and metalsmithing exhibition of internationally known artists Charles Lewton-Brain and Charleen Weidell. 

 

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art (555 Elm) is back with Art á la Carte from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., featuring live music by the OU Juggernaut Tuba Quartet and deadCENTER Film Festival shorts CatCam and Little Dad, to go along with the current exhibitions and permanent collection. 

 

The Performing Arts Studio (200 S. Jones) celebrates the artistic tradition of Geatches Studio with the work of eighteen artists — including John Brandenberg, Jim Cobb, Tom Delheimer, O. Gail Poole and more — who have worked at the studio since it opened over 50 years ago. Light refreshments will be on hand, and music will be provided by Dennis Borycki.

 

Dreamer Concepts (324 E. Main) showcases Dreamer 48, which features the work of University of Oklahoma painting students Robert Ahboah, Matt Anderson, Andrea Duran, Michael Hatcher, Alexa Healey, Theresa Hultberg, Meghan Murphy, Elliott Robbins and Anna Thomas. Punk blues band Psychotic Reaction will also perform on the back patio, weather permitting.

 

Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster) will host a Pioneer Library System-sponsored Art Walk Culture Talk, which highlights collections in the library and ties them in with local and global culture. May’s Talk is The State of Art with guest speaker Steve Hicks, a Shawnee artist, professor and chair of the Oklahoma Baptist University Art Department. It starts at 6 p.m. in the Gallery Room.

 

Jacobson House (609 Chautauqua) comes alive with its Native Pop Art and Electric Buffalo Exhibit, featuring presentations from Joseph Koshiway and Dan Deer at 6 and 7 p.m. respectively. Indian tacos will also be available for purchase.

 

MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) showcases select works of artists participating in Norman Open Studios — including Sue Schofield, Hunter Roth, Almira Hill Grammer, Douglas Shaw Elder and more — with an opening reception from 6 to 10 p.m. Open Studios visits on Saturday, May 11 from 9 to 3 p.m. Map avaialble at MAINSITE.

 

KIDS’ CORNER:

Kids’ Corner (located at the parking lot adjacent to LWPB Architects & Planners, or inside in case of inclement weather) is back with activities sponsored by Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art and Rose Rock School with a performance by Norman School 4 Strings at 6pm.

 

GALLERIES, SHOPS & STUDIOS:

The Social Club (106 S. Crawford) comes to life with the work of Norman artist/mixed media printmaker Erin Latham, whose work centers around sustainability and the complexity of nature.

 

LWPB Architecture (128 E. Main) welcomes the Council of Norman Garden Clubs, who will present a miniature flower show titled Miniatures on Main Street. The designs will be displayed in the windows of the firm for the public to view.

 

Studio 360 (109 N. Crawford) comes alive with Rock the Art Walk, featuring performances by McMichael Music Rock Clinic Bands from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

 

Massive Downtown (301 W. Main) welcomes the colorful, fantasy-inspired art of Oklahoma visual and audio artist Josh Heilaman.

 

Gallery 123 (123 E. Main) is open with new items from all the gallery’s artists to see.  

 

Gray Owl Coffee (223 E. Gray) debuts a works on paper exhibit Madcap Doodles from Alli Campbell and friends.

 

STASH (412 E. Main) hosts the graphic novel meets punk rock-inspired art of Bombs Away Art Company, as well a pop-up shop from jewelry and accessory crafters BohoGypsy.

 

Third Eye Gallery (120 E. Tonhawa) is proud to present Born Into Wisdom, a new exhibition of photographs by internationally-acclaimed artist Linda Schaefer whose Come and See: A Photojournalist’s Journey into the World of Mother Teresa features a selection of 160 photographs taken while she worked with the Missionaries  of Charities throughout India. Open from 7-9:30 p.m.

 

The Artist Studios above MAINSITE (122 E. Main) features new watercolors and oil paintings by Bill Williams and work by Skip Hill, as well as Maggy’s Thread’s new line of spring and summer hats, handcrafted by Juanita Williams. Go meet the artists and see where they work!

 

Sandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) will host a performance by OU Masters student violinist Gus Weaver from 7 to 10 p.m. with free refreshments.

 

Bison Witches (211 E. Main) has DJ Mike B spinning through the night, as well as jewelry by WCH Handmades outfront.

 

D.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) welcomes the work of kids from the All-Saints School.

 

Downtown Sound (115 S. Crawford) features the art of Rick Riojas, Justin Brooke, Laurie Bits and Madelyn Wells.

 

Scissortail School of Art (123 E. Main) is celebrating its 2nd Birthday with an art raffle, cookies, cupcakes and art making activities.

 

 

2ND FRIDAY LATE NIGHT:

 

Opolis (113 N. Crawford) welcomes the Tone Def Parade, presented by Mr. Phitts, an evening of outrageous karaoke. 

1 month ago

03

Apr

EVENTS FOR 2ND FRIDAY CIRCUIT OF ART April 12, 2013: PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) presents a jewelry and metalsmithing exhibition of internationally known artists Charles Lewton-Brain and Charleen Weidell.    Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art (555 Elm) debuts Stirring the Fire for Museum Association members with an opening reception for the general public planned for the following day.   The Performing Arts Studio (200 S. Jones) presents a collaborative exhibit from Norman artists Carolyn Faseler, Corazon Watkins and Betty Wood titled Dreams, the subject matter being dedicated to the complicated nighttime experiences and intrepretations thereof, along with a pair of performances by the University of Oklahoma Steel Drum Band at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.   Dreamer Concepts (324 E. Main) debuts Dreamer 48, which features the work of University of Oklahoma painting students Robert Ahboah, Matt Anderson, Andrea Duran, Michael Hatcher, Alexa Healey, Theresa Hultberg, Meghan Murphy, Elliott Robbins and Anna Thomas.   Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster) will host a Pioneer Library System-sponsored Art Walk Culture Talk, which highlights collections in the library and ties them in with local and global culture. April’s Talk focuses on Native American contributions to literature and poetry with special guests Susan Shannon and Joe Dale Nevaquaya, starting at 6 p.m.   Jacobson House (609 Chautauqua) hosts Electric Buffalo, an evening of contemporary pop art, comedy and food featuring DJ TaylorMade and DJ Khani Deep with the famous Caesar Family Indian Tacos available.    MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) debuts the OU MFA Thesis Exhibit, featuring the work of graduating University of Oklahoma masters students Brent Richardson, Erin Shaw, Jacquelyn Sparks, Spencer Ulm and Stuart Whitis. The Water Closet Gallery will feature photos of the behind-the-scenes work of the OU MFA Program.   KIDS’ CORNER: Kids’ Corner (located at the parking lot adjacent to LWPB Architects & Planners, or inside in case of inclement weather) is back with activities sponsored by Sonder Music, Dance & Art and Rose Rock School! Engage in child-friendly art exercises from 6 to 8 p.m.   FOOD TRUCKS: Big Truck Tacos (parked at STASH, 412 E. Main) is serving up its now famous Mexican street food from 6 to 9 p.m. (weather permitting).   GALLERIES, SHOPS & STUDIOS: The Social Club (106 S. Crawford) debuts work of collage artist Ty Lee, who uses found images to push past conventional lines of thinking and creating.   Sonder Music, Dance & Art (225 E. Gray) continues hosting Blue Bunny, Russian Cat, a collection of paintings coming out of the sillier side of artist Roshni Robert’s brain.   Studio 360 (109 N. Crawford) comes alive with performances by McMichael Music Rock Clinic Bands from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.   Massive Downtown (301 W. Main) welcomes multimedia artist M Paul Kirby with pieces from his This is My Grandmother and I Love Her series and more.   Gallery 123 (123 E. Main) is celebrating its third anniversary with drinks, cake and a ten percent off gallery wide sale.   Unlabeled Apparel (1272 N. Interstate) invites you to enjoy the work of Melissa Kennedy, an University of Oklahoma graduate and nature photographer   Gray Owl Coffee (223 E. Gray) debuts a works on paper exhibit Madcap Doodles from Alli Campbell and friends.   STASH (412 E. Main) hosts a special preview of Keisha Register’s Wallpaper Project, a collection of photograph portraits that celebrate the Norman community, along with new work from Bella Vita Jewelry and crepes by Karen.   Joy’s Palace (300 E. Main) gets down with a free blues concert and tea.   D5 Architecture (301 E. Main) hosts the Sooner Rotary Club, who will have a display of their members’ artwork.   Third Eye Gallery (120 E. Tonhawa) is proud to present Born Into Wisdom, a new exhibition of photographs by internationally-acclaimed artist Linda Schaefer whose Come and See: A Photojournalist’s Journey into the World of Mother Teresa features a selection of 160 photographs taken while she worked with the Missionaries  of Charities throughout India. Open from 7-9:30 p.m.   The Artist Studios above MAINSITE (122 E. Main) features new watercolors by Bill Williams and work by Skip Hill, as well as Maggy’s Thread’s new line of spring and summer hats, handcrafted by Juanita Williams. Go meet the artists and see where they work!   Sandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) has a trunk show of imports from Nepal.   Bison Witches (211 E. Main) has DJ Mike B spinning through the night, as well as jewelry by WCH Handmades outfront.   D.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) welcomes the colorful work of conceptual and portrait artist Barby D. Osborn.   Bigfoot Creative (315 E. Main) welcomes the bold, funky work of artists Barry Magnin and Derrick Adams.   2ND FRIDAY LATE NIGHT:   The Blue Bonnet (321 E. Main) gets taken over by The Wandering Madman, who will perform for free at 10 p.m.   The Abner Ale House (121 E. Main) will get rocked by an acoustic show from Norman alt-country act Radio Apathy at 10 p.m.   Opolis (113 N. Crawford) sees the return of Norman psych pop act Evangelicals with Tulsa’s The Low Litas at 8 p.m. Cover is $7.

EVENTS FOR 2ND FRIDAY CIRCUIT OF ART April 12, 2013:

PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:

Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) presents a jewelry and metalsmithing exhibition of internationally known artists Charles Lewton-Brain and Charleen Weidell. 

 

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art (555 Elm) debuts Stirring the Fire for Museum Association members with an opening reception for the general public planned for the following day.

 

The Performing Arts Studio (200 S. Jones) presents a collaborative exhibit from Norman artists Carolyn Faseler, Corazon Watkins and Betty Wood titled Dreams, the subject matter being dedicated to the complicated nighttime experiences and intrepretations thereof, along with a pair of performances by the University of Oklahoma Steel Drum Band at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.

 

Dreamer Concepts (324 E. Main) debuts Dreamer 48, which features the work of University of Oklahoma painting students Robert Ahboah, Matt Anderson, Andrea Duran, Michael Hatcher, Alexa Healey, Theresa Hultberg, Meghan Murphy, Elliott Robbins and Anna Thomas.

 

Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster) will host a Pioneer Library System-sponsored Art Walk Culture Talk, which highlights collections in the library and ties them in with local and global culture. April’s Talk focuses on Native American contributions to literature and poetry with special guests Susan Shannon and Joe Dale Nevaquaya, starting at 6 p.m.

 

Jacobson House (609 Chautauqua) hosts Electric Buffalo, an evening of contemporary pop art, comedy and food featuring DJ TaylorMade and DJ Khani Deep with the famous Caesar Family Indian Tacos available. 

 

MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) debuts the OU MFA Thesis Exhibit, featuring the work of graduating University of Oklahoma masters students Brent Richardson, Erin Shaw, Jacquelyn Sparks, Spencer Ulm and Stuart Whitis. The Water Closet Gallery will feature photos of the behind-the-scenes work of the OU MFA Program.

 

KIDS’ CORNER:

Kids’ Corner (located at the parking lot adjacent to LWPB Architects & Planners, or inside in case of inclement weather) is back with activities sponsored by Sonder Music, Dance & Art and Rose Rock School! Engage in child-friendly art exercises from 6 to 8 p.m.

 

FOOD TRUCKS:

Big Truck Tacos (parked at STASH, 412 E. Main) is serving up its now famous Mexican street food from 6 to 9 p.m. (weather permitting).

 

GALLERIES, SHOPS & STUDIOS:

The Social Club (106 S. Crawford) debuts work of collage artist Ty Lee, who uses found images to push past conventional lines of thinking and creating.

 

Sonder Music, Dance & Art (225 E. Gray) continues hosting Blue Bunny, Russian Cat, a collection of paintings coming out of the sillier side of artist Roshni Robert’s brain.

 

Studio 360 (109 N. Crawford) comes alive with performances by McMichael Music Rock Clinic Bands from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

 

Massive Downtown (301 W. Main) welcomes multimedia artist M Paul Kirby with pieces from his This is My Grandmother and I Love Her series and more.

 

Gallery 123 (123 E. Main) is celebrating its third anniversary with drinks, cake and a ten percent off gallery wide sale.

 

Unlabeled Apparel (1272 N. Interstate) invites you to enjoy the work of Melissa Kennedy, an University of Oklahoma graduate and nature photographer

 

Gray Owl Coffee (223 E. Gray) debuts a works on paper exhibit Madcap Doodles from Alli Campbell and friends.

 

STASH (412 E. Main) hosts a special preview of Keisha Register’s Wallpaper Project, a collection of photograph portraits that celebrate the Norman community, along with new work from Bella Vita Jewelry and crepes by Karen.

 

Joy’s Palace (300 E. Main) gets down with a free blues concert and tea.

 

D5 Architecture (301 E. Main) hosts the Sooner Rotary Club, who will have a display of their members’ artwork.

 

Third Eye Gallery (120 E. Tonhawa) is proud to present Born Into Wisdom, a new exhibition of photographs by internationally-acclaimed artist Linda Schaefer whose Come and See: A Photojournalist’s Journey into the World of Mother Teresa features a selection of 160 photographs taken while she worked with the Missionaries  of Charities throughout India. Open from 7-9:30 p.m.

 

The Artist Studios above MAINSITE (122 E. Main) features new watercolors by Bill Williams and work by Skip Hill, as well as Maggy’s Thread’s new line of spring and summer hats, handcrafted by Juanita Williams. Go meet the artists and see where they work!

 

Sandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) has a trunk show of imports from Nepal.

 

Bison Witches (211 E. Main) has DJ Mike B spinning through the night, as well as jewelry by WCH Handmades outfront.

 

D.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) welcomes the colorful work of conceptual and portrait artist Barby D. Osborn.

 

Bigfoot Creative (315 E. Main) welcomes the bold, funky work of artists Barry Magnin and Derrick Adams.

 

2ND FRIDAY LATE NIGHT:

 

The Blue Bonnet (321 E. Main) gets taken over by The Wandering Madman, who will perform for free at 10 p.m.

 

The Abner Ale House (121 E. Main) will get rocked by an acoustic show from Norman alt-country act Radio Apathy at 10 p.m.

 

Opolis (113 N. Crawford) sees the return of Norman psych pop act Evangelicals with Tulsa’s The Low Litas at 8 p.m. Cover is $7.

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EVENTS FOR 2ND FRIDAY CIRCUIT OF ART March 8, 2013: PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) showcases the work of students of the Firehouse’s Healing Studio. Designed to enhance lifestyles and promote well-being, the Healing Studio is an inviting and supportive environment for individuals with varying degrees of cognitive, physical and artistic abilities to be challenged, educated and celebrated through visual arts learning.   Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art (555 Elm) returns with Art a la Carte, this time featuring live music from OKC psychedelic act Moon, short films from deadCENTER Film Festival and an optical art activity in conjunction with the Into the Void exhibit.   The Performing Arts Studio (200 S. Jones) presents a collaborative exhibit from Norman artists Carolyn Faseler, Corazon Watkins and Betty Wood titled Dreams, the subject matter being dedicated to the complicated nightime experiences and intrepretations thereof.   Dreamer Concepts (324 E. Main) becomes a theater for the night, screening films directed, produced, shot and edited by Norman high school students at the 2012 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain.   Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster) will host a Pioneer Library System-sponsored Art Walk Culture Talk, which highlights collections in the library and ties them in with local and global culture. This talk — led by Carolyn Cole — focuses on Latin American fiction. The lecture takes place at 6 p.m. in the Gallery Room.   Medieval Fair hosts the last installment of the Medieval Fair Free Lecture Series this school year from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster). Joyce Coleman will speak on Medieval drama with mini-productions of The Second Shepherds’ Play, The Play of Noah and more, inviting attendees to participate.   Jacobson House (609 Chautauqua) showcases DJ Were Wulf, who will also present his DJ Decks series of handpainted skateboards, along with an Indian taco sale, door prizes and more.   Bizzell Memorial Library (401 W. Brooks) at The University of Oklahoma debuts an exhibit — sponsored by Chinese Literature Today — celebrating OU’s connections to the literature of modern China, featuring Mo Yan, winner of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature.   MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) brings Peru to Oklahoma with Entre huellas y arenas, a photography exhibit arranged by the Honorary Consulate of Peru in the State of Oklahoma. The closing reception also celebrates Norman Arts Council Individual Artist Award winner Craig Swan.   KIDS’ CORNER: Kids’ Corner (located at the parking lot adjacent to LWPB Architects & Planners, or inside in case of inclement weather) is back with activities sponsored by Scissortail School of art ! Engage in child-friendly art exercises from 6 to 8 p.m.   FOOD TRUCKS: Big Truck Tacos (parked at STASH, 412 E. Main) is serving up its now famous Mexican street food from 6 to 9 p.m. (weather permitting).   GALLERIES, SHOPS & STUDIOS: LOCAL (2262 W. Main) hosts an opening reception for Skip Hill and his The Gumbo Series (pictured), a series of funky, lyrical and poetic images that he calls “a visual fusion of Pad-Thai and collard greens.”   The Social Club (106 S. Crawford) celebrates its first birthday with food and drinks, as well as art from Oklahoma City-based art director and graphic designer Erin Robinson, who creates eclectic images out of organic lines, patterns and hand rendered type.   Shevaun Williams & Associates (221 E. Main) features famed woodcut printmaker Sean Starwars, who will be displaying the 24 woodcuts he completes in just 24 hours at the OU School of Art & Art History on Wednesday, March 6.   Sonder Music, Dance & Art (225 E. Gray) debuts Blue Bunny, Russian Cat, a collection of paintings coming out of the sillier side of artist Roshni Robert’s brain stories. The whimsical, kid-friendly show features animals wearing clotehes and fairytale style portraits.   Studio 360 (109 N. Crawford) is hosting the rock clinic bands from McMichael Music from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The ages of the students range from 12 to 18-years-old, and the genres covered run from current pop hits to classic rock. Massive Downtown (301 W. Main) brings The Holey Kids — Elijah Scott and Katie Rake — into the store with free refreshments.   Gallery 123 (123 E. Main) is pleased to welcome Sherrie Phillips to its group of artists. New works will be up from the rest of the artists will be up for viewing as well!   Pink Elephant Café and Trés Cantina (305 E. Main) showcases featured artist Rob McClellan.   Unlabeled Apparel (1272 N. Interstate) unveils the work of Tulsan Khyjuan Mansker, who celebrates Oklahoma’s love of sports with colored pencil pieces done on wood.   Gray Owl Coffee (223 E. Gray) is proud to display the work of Norman High School students through the end of March.   STASH (412 E. Main) features the work of Tanner Frady and Ashley Smith, a pair of artists who dabble in all aspects of design. This series utlitizes old maps that are given new life with custom illustrations, backed on recycled or found wood.   Joy’s Palace (300 E. Main) opens up for a free a free blues concert from Westlake Drive featuring Sweet Brenda.   Hall of Tattoos (328 E. Main) is hosting a fundraiser for Simon’s Hero Factory Muscle Walk, complete with a raffle, half price piercings and Star Wars characters from 6 to 8 p.m.   The Artist Studios above MAINSITE (122 E. Main) feature several new pieces by Bill Williams and Skip Hill, as well as Maggy’s Thread’s new line of baby items, handcrafted by Juanita Williams.  Go meet the artists and see where they work!   Sandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) will be open with food & refreshments and live musical entertainment.   D.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) welcomes award winning artist D. Roane Spotts and her impressions of nature and the West.   2ND FRIDAY LATE NIGHT:   The Blue Bonnet (321 E. Main) welcomes the wonderfully weird tunes of Quilted Cherry Podium — a one man band stand manned by artist and woodworker Hunter Roth —and $69 Guitar (Brad Fielder) at 9 p.m. Cover is $5.   Opolis (113 N. Crawford) hosts a free show — sponsored by NAC and Norman Music Festival — with indie folkers The Wurly Birds, Limber Limbs and Tallows. The show starts at 9 p.m. 

EVENTS FOR 2ND FRIDAY CIRCUIT OF ART March 8, 2013:

PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:

Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) showcases the work of students of the Firehouse’s Healing Studio. Designed to enhance lifestyles and promote well-being, the Healing Studio is an inviting and supportive environment for individuals with varying degrees of cognitive, physical and artistic abilities to be challenged, educated and celebrated through visual arts learning.

 

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art (555 Elm) returns with Art a la Carte, this time featuring live music from OKC psychedelic act Moon, short films from deadCENTER Film Festival and an optical art activity in conjunction with the Into the Void exhibit.

 

The Performing Arts Studio (200 S. Jones) presents a collaborative exhibit from Norman artists Carolyn Faseler, Corazon Watkins and Betty Wood titled Dreams, the subject matter being dedicated to the complicated nightime experiences and intrepretations thereof.

 

Dreamer Concepts (324 E. Main) becomes a theater for the night, screening films directed, produced, shot and edited by Norman high school students at the 2012 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain.

 

Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster) will host a Pioneer Library System-sponsored Art Walk Culture Talk, which highlights collections in the library and ties them in with local and global culture. This talk — led by Carolyn Cole — focuses on Latin American fiction. The lecture takes place at 6 p.m. in the Gallery Room.

 

Medieval Fair hosts the last installment of the Medieval Fair Free Lecture Series this school year from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster). Joyce Coleman will speak on Medieval drama with mini-productions of The Second Shepherds’ Play, The Play of Noah and more, inviting attendees to participate.

 

Jacobson House (609 Chautauqua) showcases DJ Were Wulf, who will also present his DJ Decks series of handpainted skateboards, along with an Indian taco sale, door prizes and more.

 

Bizzell Memorial Library (401 W. Brooks) at The University of Oklahoma debuts an exhibit — sponsored by Chinese Literature Today — celebrating OU’s connections to the literature of modern China, featuring Mo Yan, winner of the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature.

 

MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) brings Peru to Oklahoma with Entre huellas y arenas, a photography exhibit arranged by the Honorary Consulate of Peru in the State of Oklahoma. The closing reception also celebrates Norman Arts Council Individual Artist Award winner Craig Swan.

 

KIDS’ CORNER:

Kids’ Corner (located at the parking lot adjacent to LWPB Architects & Planners, or inside in case of inclement weather) is back with activities sponsored by Scissortail School of art ! Engage in child-friendly art exercises from 6 to 8 p.m.

 

FOOD TRUCKS:

Big Truck Tacos (parked at STASH, 412 E. Main) is serving up its now famous Mexican street food from 6 to 9 p.m. (weather permitting).

 

GALLERIES, SHOPS & STUDIOS:

LOCAL (2262 W. Main) hosts an opening reception for Skip Hill and his The Gumbo Series (pictured), a series of funky, lyrical and poetic images that he calls “a visual fusion of Pad-Thai and collard greens.”

 

The Social Club (106 S. Crawford) celebrates its first birthday with food and drinks, as well as art from Oklahoma City-based art director and graphic designer Erin Robinson, who creates eclectic images out of organic lines, patterns and hand rendered type.

 

Shevaun Williams & Associates (221 E. Main) features famed woodcut printmaker Sean Starwars, who will be displaying the 24 woodcuts he completes in just 24 hours at the OU School of Art & Art History on Wednesday, March 6.

 

Sonder Music, Dance & Art (225 E. Gray) debuts Blue Bunny, Russian Cat, a collection of paintings coming out of the sillier side of artist Roshni Robert’s brain stories. The whimsical, kid-friendly show features animals wearing clotehes and fairytale style portraits.

 

Studio 360 (109 N. Crawford) is hosting the rock clinic bands from McMichael Music from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The ages of the students range from 12 to 18-years-old, and the genres covered run from current pop hits to classic rock.

Massive Downtown (301 W. Main) brings The Holey Kids — Elijah Scott and Katie Rake — into the store with free refreshments.

 

Gallery 123 (123 E. Main) is pleased to welcome Sherrie Phillips to its group of artists. New works will be up from the rest of the artists will be up for viewing as well!

 

Pink Elephant Café and Trés Cantina (305 E. Main) showcases featured artist Rob McClellan.

 

Unlabeled Apparel (1272 N. Interstate) unveils the work of Tulsan Khyjuan Mansker, who celebrates Oklahoma’s love of sports with colored pencil pieces done on wood.

 

Gray Owl Coffee (223 E. Gray) is proud to display the work of Norman High School students through the end of March.

 

STASH (412 E. Main) features the work of Tanner Frady and Ashley Smith, a pair of artists who dabble in all aspects of design. This series utlitizes old maps that are given new life with custom illustrations, backed on recycled or found wood.

 

Joy’s Palace (300 E. Main) opens up for a free a free blues concert from Westlake Drive featuring Sweet Brenda.

 

Hall of Tattoos (328 E. Main) is hosting a fundraiser for Simon’s Hero Factory Muscle Walk, complete with a raffle, half price piercings and Star Wars characters from 6 to 8 p.m.

 

The Artist Studios above MAINSITE (122 E. Main) feature several new pieces by Bill Williams and Skip Hill, as well as Maggy’s Thread’s new line of baby items, handcrafted by Juanita Williams.  Go meet the artists and see where they work!

 

Sandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) will be open with food & refreshments and live musical entertainment.

 

D.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) welcomes award winning artist D. Roane Spotts and her impressions of nature and the West.

 

2ND FRIDAY LATE NIGHT:

 

The Blue Bonnet (321 E. Main) welcomes the wonderfully weird tunes of Quilted Cherry Podium — a one man band stand manned by artist and woodworker Hunter Roth —and $69 Guitar (Brad Fielder) at 9 p.m. Cover is $5.

 

Opolis (113 N. Crawford) hosts a free show — sponsored by NAC and Norman Music Festival — with indie folkers The Wurly Birds, Limber Limbs and Tallows. The show starts at 9 p.m. 

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EVENTS FOR 2ND FRIDAY CIRCUIT OF ART February 8, 2013: PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) sees its forest installation fully mature with the final phase of the three month project taking root. Growing Things: Community Building Through the Arts included more than 2,000 children from four area schools who created the forest installation in the FAC Gallery from their lessons in printmaking and exercises in the elements of design.   Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art (555 Elm) is hosting the opening lecture and reception for Into the Void, a sensory experience that encompasses the entire optical spectrum that acts as an ode to the founding members of the Optical Art movement.   The Performing Arts Studio (200 S. Jones) closes out an exhibit from nature photographer George Williams. The John Arnold Band will also play their unique blend of bluegrass, country swing, jazz and rock.   Dreamer Concepts (324 E. Main) comes alive with Dreamer 47: Tour de Quartz, a selection of artwork created by Oklahoma high school students during the 2012 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain.   Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster) will host a Pioneer Library System-sponsored Art Walk Culture Talk focused on Black History month with guest lecturer Rita Kereszeti in the Gallery Room at 6 p.m.   Medieval Fair hosts the latest installment of the Medieval Fair Free Lecture Series from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster). Stephen Law will lecture on The Dragon Ships of Oslo: Oseberg, Gokstad and Tune.   Jacobson House (609 Chautauqua) shows the work of Thomas Poolaw, who will also give a lecture at 6:30 p.m.   MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) brings Peru to Oklahoma with Entre huellas y arenas, a photography exhibit arranged by the Honorary Consulate of Peru in the State of Oklahoma. There will be a gallery talk at 5:30 p.m., followed by an opening reception that also celebrates Norman Arts Council Individual Artist Award winner Craig Swan.   KIDS’ CORNER: Kids’ Corner is back with activities sponsored by the Rose Rock School! Engage in child-friendly art exercises from 6 to 8 p.m.   FOOD TRUCKS: Big Truck Tacos (parked at STASH, 412 E. Main) is serving up its now famous Mexican street food from 6 to 9 p.m. (weather permitting).   GALLERIES, SHOPS & STUDIOS: The Social Club (106 S. Crawford) displays the dreamy, heart-warming work of photographer Samantha Lamb. Mariposa Coffee Roastery will have their mobile espresso bar set up to serve delicious brews as well.   Studio 360 (109 N. Crawford) is hosting the rock clinic bands from McMichael Music from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The ages of the students range from 12 to 18-years-old, and the genres covered run from current pop hits to classic rock.   Downtown Sound (115 S. Crawford) welcomes Santa Maria Explosiva Ceremony, with art by Alicia Smith, Eric Piper & Michael Wilson.   Michelangelo’s Coffee and Wine Bar (207 E. Main) warms up with the soothing voice of pop pianist Leah Condren.   Massive Downtown (301 W. Main) hosts the wonderfully weird work of Oklahoma City artist James Smith (of local punk outfit The Boom Bang), along with a photo kissing booth by Ashley Porton Photography.   Gallery 123 (123 E. Main) invites you to see what’s new at the artist co-op gallery and meet the artists.   Third Eye Gallery (120 E. Tonhawa) returns with the opening reception for their newest exhibition In the Manner of Crows, and Other Modern Parables by Judith A. Osborne. Refreshments will be on hand, along with AcroYoga demonstrations.    Pink Elephant Café and Trés Cantina (305 E. Main) comes alive with performances by Songwriter Association of Norman (SWAN) members Daddy Love and Friends.   Unlabeled Apparel (1272 N. Interstate) showcases the quirky pop-art pieces of Durant artist Jayce Cogburn. Cogburn creates woodcuts of off-the-wall animal creatures with bold colors.   STASH (412 E. Main) celebrates the book release of The Imaginary Family Project, a compilation of 52 short stories by 51 different authors. Organized by Quentin Bomgardner and sponsored by The Red Dirt Chronicles, the project asked authors to create an imagined history for a “found” photograph acquired at a flea market, garage sale or eBay. John Calvin and Friends will also perform.   Perspective (230A E. Main) hosts performances from SWAN members Bob Deupree, Jerry Brooks, Shelly Phelps and Jonathan Randolph from 7 to 10 p.m.   The Project Room (123 E. Main) hosts the 19th Annual Norman Mardi Gras Parade Fundraiser with gumbo from Midway Grocery and mask painting. The parade livens up Main Street the following night at 7 p.m.   The Artist Studios above MAINSITE (122 E. Main) feature several new pieces by Bill Williams and Skip Hill, as well as Maggy’s Thread’s new line of baby items, handcrafted by Juanita Williams.   Sandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) welcomes the 2nd Friday Art Rock show, featuring new arrivals of gem & mineral specimens, meteroites, amber, fossils, gemstones, Southwest jewlery, tumbled rocks, salt lamps and more.   D.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) welcomes professional snowboarder turned business owner Korey McMahon, who will be signing copies of his new book on marketing tactics.   2ND FRIDAY LATE NIGHT: The Blue Bonnet (321 E. Main) has a free performance by Kierston White & Friends from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., followed by folk troubadour Ramsay Midwood at 10 p.m. for $5.   McNellie’s Abner Ale House (121 E. Main) welcomes singer/songwriter Elton Jenkins from 10 p.m. to midnight.   Bison Witches (211 E. Main) is coming alive with DJ Timmy B, who will spin from 10 p.m. to midnight.

EVENTS FOR 2ND FRIDAY CIRCUIT OF ART February 8, 2013:

PARTICIPATING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS:

Firehouse Art Center (444 S. Flood) sees its forest installation fully mature with the final phase of the three month project taking root. Growing Things: Community Building Through the Arts included more than 2,000 children from four area schools who created the forest installation in the FAC Gallery from their lessons in printmaking and exercises in the elements of design.

 

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art (555 Elm) is hosting the opening lecture and reception for Into the Void, a sensory experience that encompasses the entire optical spectrum that acts as an ode to the founding members of the Optical Art movement.

 

The Performing Arts Studio (200 S. Jones) closes out an exhibit from nature photographer George Williams. The John Arnold Band will also play their unique blend of bluegrass, country swing, jazz and rock.

 

Dreamer Concepts (324 E. Main) comes alive with Dreamer 47: Tour de Quartz, a selection of artwork created by Oklahoma high school students during the 2012 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain.

 

Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster) will host a Pioneer Library System-sponsored Art Walk Culture Talk focused on Black History month with guest lecturer Rita Kereszeti in the Gallery Room at 6 p.m.

 

Medieval Fair hosts the latest installment of the Medieval Fair Free Lecture Series from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster). Stephen Law will lecture on The Dragon Ships of Oslo: Oseberg, Gokstad and Tune.

 

Jacobson House (609 Chautauqua) shows the work of Thomas Poolaw, who will also give a lecture at 6:30 p.m.

 

MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council (122 E. Main) brings Peru to Oklahoma with Entre huellas y arenas, a photography exhibit arranged by the Honorary Consulate of Peru in the State of Oklahoma. There will be a gallery talk at 5:30 p.m., followed by an opening reception that also celebrates Norman Arts Council Individual Artist Award winner Craig Swan.

 

KIDS’ CORNER:

Kids’ Corner is back with activities sponsored by the Rose Rock School! Engage in child-friendly art exercises from 6 to 8 p.m.

 

FOOD TRUCKS:

Big Truck Tacos (parked at STASH, 412 E. Main) is serving up its now famous Mexican street food from 6 to 9 p.m. (weather permitting).

 

GALLERIES, SHOPS & STUDIOS:

The Social Club (106 S. Crawford) displays the dreamy, heart-warming work of photographer Samantha Lamb. Mariposa Coffee Roastery will have their mobile espresso bar set up to serve delicious brews as well.

 

Studio 360 (109 N. Crawford) is hosting the rock clinic bands from McMichael Music from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The ages of the students range from 12 to 18-years-old, and the genres covered run from current pop hits to classic rock.

 

Downtown Sound (115 S. Crawford) welcomes Santa Maria Explosiva Ceremony, with art by Alicia Smith, Eric Piper & Michael Wilson.

 

Michelangelo’s Coffee and Wine Bar (207 E. Main) warms up with the soothing voice of pop pianist Leah Condren.

 

Massive Downtown (301 W. Main) hosts the wonderfully weird work of Oklahoma City artist James Smith (of local punk outfit The Boom Bang), along with a photo kissing booth by Ashley Porton Photography.

 

Gallery 123 (123 E. Main) invites you to see what’s new at the artist co-op gallery and meet the artists.

 

Third Eye Gallery (120 E. Tonhawa) returns with the opening reception for their newest exhibition In the Manner of Crows, and Other Modern Parables by Judith A. Osborne. Refreshments will be on hand, along with AcroYoga demonstrations. 

 

Pink Elephant Café and Trés Cantina (305 E. Main) comes alive with performances by Songwriter Association of Norman (SWAN) members Daddy Love and Friends.

 

Unlabeled Apparel (1272 N. Interstate) showcases the quirky pop-art pieces of Durant artist Jayce Cogburn. Cogburn creates woodcuts of off-the-wall animal creatures with bold colors.

 

STASH (412 E. Main) celebrates the book release of The Imaginary Family Project, a compilation of 52 short stories by 51 different authors. Organized by Quentin Bomgardner and sponsored by The Red Dirt Chronicles, the project asked authors to create an imagined history for a “found” photograph acquired at a flea market, garage sale or eBay. John Calvin and Friends will also perform.

 

Perspective (230A E. Main) hosts performances from SWAN members Bob Deupree, Jerry Brooks, Shelly Phelps and Jonathan Randolph from 7 to 10 p.m.

 

The Project Room (123 E. Main) hosts the 19th Annual Norman Mardi Gras Parade Fundraiser with gumbo from Midway Grocery and mask painting. The parade livens up Main Street the following night at 7 p.m.

 

The Artist Studios above MAINSITE (122 E. Main) feature several new pieces by Bill Williams and Skip Hill, as well as Maggy’s Thread’s new line of baby items, handcrafted by Juanita Williams.

 

Sandalwood & Sage (322 E. Main) welcomes the 2nd Friday Art Rock show, featuring new arrivals of gem & mineral specimens, meteroites, amber, fossils, gemstones, Southwest jewlery, tumbled rocks, salt lamps and more.

 

D.M. Wealth Management (201 E. Main) welcomes professional snowboarder turned business owner Korey McMahon, who will be signing copies of his new book on marketing tactics.

 

2ND FRIDAY LATE NIGHT:

The Blue Bonnet (321 E. Main) has a free performance by Kierston White & Friends from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., followed by folk troubadour Ramsay Midwood at 10 p.m. for $5.

 

McNellie’s Abner Ale House (121 E. Main) welcomes singer/songwriter Elton Jenkins from 10 p.m. to midnight.

 

Bison Witches (211 E. Main) is coming alive with DJ Timmy B, who will spin from 10 p.m. to midnight.

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