ART WALK GUIDE

AUGUST 9, 2013

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FRIDAYCIRCUIT OF ART

NORMAN, OK

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TO 2ND FRIDAY!

SEETHE NEW

BIKERACKS!

PRESENTED BY THE

NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL

ON THE COVER:

FIREHOUSE ART CENTER

CHILDRENS SUMMER

PROGRAM ART SHOW

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

ABNER ALE HOUSETHE ARTIST STUDIOS ABOVE MAINSITE

BIG TRUCK TACOSBIGFOOT CREATIVE

BISON WITCHESD.M. WEALTH MANAGEMENT

DREAMER CONCEPTSFIREHOUSE ART CENTER

FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ARTGALLERY 123

GRAY OWL COFFEEJACOBSON HOUSE

JOYS PALACEMAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ART

LWPB ARCHITECTUREMICHELANGELOS COFFEE & WINE BAR

NORMAN ARTS COUNCILOPOLIS

THE PROJECT ROOMTHE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO

SANDALWOOD & SAGESCISSORTAIL SCHOOL OF ART

THE SOCIAL CLUBSTASH

TRES CANTINA

ON THE COVER:

FIREHOUSE ART CENTER

CHILDRENS SUMMER

PROGRAM ART SHOW

ACTIVITIES & INFLATABLES COURTESY OF Yoplait Go-Gurt and The Oklahoman

KIDS CORNER

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KIDS CORNER

FROM 6-8 p.m. PARKING LOT AT PETERS & MAIN

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WHAT: Opening Reception for Skip Hills Under The Mango TreeWHERE: MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council is proud to present the opening of Skip Hills Under The Mango Tree (left

page), featuring the newest works from the Oklahoma favorite inspired by a recent stay in Brazil, boasting the same bold color and energy of his previous

beloved pieces. Work by printmaker, OU MFA student and Norman Arts Council Individual Artist Award winner Jessi Wilson (left) will be displayed in the

Library Gallery, while Dismember, a collection of digital collages by Norman graphic designer Joshua Boydston (right) can be seen in the Water Closet

Gallery. Mariposa Coffee Company will be serving up cold-brewed cocktails, and Perpetual Motion dancers will perform contemporary, improvisational dance at

8 p.m., and Cafe Do Brasil will also be serving up some free hors doeurves.

WHAT: Public Arts Board Bike Rack ReceptionWHERE: MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. ABOUT: The Norman Public Arts Board presents a special reception at MAINSITE

honoring the artists behind the newly-installed downtown Norman bike racks will take place at 6:30 p.m. with artwalkers encouraged to go view the racks in person afterward.

WHAT: Dreamer 49: Visual ConcertosWHERE: Dreamer Concepts: An Art Space for Emerging Artists, 324 E. Main

WHEN: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.ABOUT: Dreamer Concepts closes out Dreamer 49: Visual Concertos. This exhibit featuring work by Alan M. Addison is designed to please the eye and entertain the

mind by using music and color tonality blended together and exploring their frequencies. Dreamer will also host the Gondwana Imports: Fair Trade Store featuring handmade items

that go one to support charities across the globe.

WHAT: Closing Reception for Dian Church WHERE: The Performing Arts Studio, 200 S. Jones

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Performing Arts Studio exhibits new work by Dian Church, an Oklahoma native and working artist with over 30 years experience making unique clay-on-board,

watercolor and acrylic pieces. Accordionist Bob Mansfield will also be providing live music through the night.

WHAT: Childrens Summer Art Program ShowWHERE: Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Firehouse Art Center will feature student artwork from the Childrens Summer Art Program. Each student who took a class at FAC this summer will have a piece in the exhibit,

and artwork comes from a variety of mediums, including painting, drawing, collage, sculpture and more.

WHAT: Jacobson House CelebrationWHERE: Jacobson House, 609 Chautauqua

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Jacobson House hosts Jacobson House: Home of the Native American Art

Renaissance, a celebration of the home of Oscar B. Jacobson and the Kiowa 6.

WHAT: 2nd Friday Pre-PartyWHERE: Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm

WHEN: 7 p.m., 8:45 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.ABOUT: Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art hosts the official 2nd Friday pre-party from 5 to 7 p.m., featuring free food from Sooner Legends, a cash bar by the University Club, live

music from Kyle Reid and deadCENTER short films Native Boy and Raw Umber.

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WHAT: Big Truck TacosWHERE: Parked by STASH,

412 E. MainWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m..

ABOUT: The hugely popular Oklahoma traveling taco truck is dishing out its signature tacos and more (weather permitting).

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WHAT: Featured Artist Natalie YandellWHERE: The Social Club, 209 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Social Club showcases Oklahoma artist Natalie Yandell, who

creates simple designs with fluid acrylic and watercolor techniques.

WHAT: Featured Art of Millimeter MonkeyWHERE: STASH, 412 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: STASH features work from Millimeter Monkey, specializing in

photography, wood working and desert horticulture. Big Truck Tacos will also be on hand.

WHAT: Open Artist StudiosWHERE: Above MAINSITE, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Artist Studios above MAINSITE features new watercolors and oil paintings

by Bill Williams, as well as Maggys Threads new line of spring and summer hats, handcrafted by Juanita Williams. Go meet the artists and see where they work!

WHAT: Sneak Peek of Joys Hot New Orleans Jazz Cabaret ShowWHERE: Joys Palace, 300 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Joys Palace opens at 6 p.m. for cocktails and desserts, with a sneak peek at

Joys Hot New Orleans Jazz Cabaret Show from 8 to 10 p.m.

WHAT: Moore Art Fundraiser & Silent AuctionWHERE: Bigfoot Creative, 315 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Bigfoot Creative is raising money for Moore art students and teachers with

a silent auction. The store will also be accepting donations of art supplies, such as canvases, paintbrushes and so on.

WHAT: Summer Sale and Violinist Gus WeaverWHERE: Sandalwood & Sage, 322 E. Main

WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Sandalwood & Sage will host classical violinst Gus Weaver, along with special

sales, refreshments and Tarot Readings throughtout the night.

WHAT: Performance by Leah CondrenWHERE: Michaelangelos Coffee & Wine Bar, 207 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Get swept away with a lovely, free show from Oklahoma singer Leah Condren.

WHAT: WCH HandmadeWHERE: Perspectives, 322 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Come get a look at the featured work of WCH Handmade, along with

the regular collection of art prints, skate decks and graphic shirts.

WHAT: Featured Artist Lana LeighWHERE: Gray Owl Coffee, 223 E. Gray

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Gray Owl Coffee showcases Oklahoma by way of Houston artist Lana Leigh, his work combines layers of delicate textures with subtle colors to create ethereal forms that

unify human anatomy with shapes from nature.

WHAT: Gallery 123 2nd Friday OpeningWHERE: Gallery 123, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Gallery 123 features new work from the gallery artists. Come up and meet the

artists and grab some free snacks and refreshments!

WHAT: Featured Artist Stacey WrightWHERE: Tres Cantina & Grill, 305 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Grab a margarita and check out the photography of Stacey Wright.

WHAT: Featured Artist Soni ParsonsWHERE: D.M. Wealth Management in the Vista Building, 201 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: D.M. Wealth Management welcomes Edmond artist Soni Parsons, a

painter and mixed media artist whose latest batch of work is painting old clothing mannequins with bright and bold colors. Frank Lawrence and Peter Erickson will

also performing through the evening.

WHAT: DJ Mike BWHERE: Bison Witches, 211 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m.ABOUT: Bison Witches has DJ Mike B spinning through the night.

WHAT: Summer Student Showcase/Face PaintingWHERE: Scissortail School of Art

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Scissortail School of Art displays the work of its summer program students, also

providing free arts and crafts, yummy treats and face painting from Groovefest.

WHAT: Sewing DemonstrationsWHERE: Jes Bend, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Jes Bend is open! Stop in to see the sewing classroom and studio and preview a

few upcoming classes for kids and adults. Sweets and beverages will be served.

WHAT: Groovefest FundraiserWHERE: The Project Room, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Project Room invites you to help raise funds for 51st Annual Groovefest, which

takes place on Sunday, September 29.

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WHAT: Kierston White Full BandWHERE: Abner Ale House, 121 E. Main

WHEN: 9 p.m.ABOUT: Get serendaded by a free, full-band performance from Kierston White.

WHAT: Mike & Mike with Technicolor Hearts, Readmi and Man RabbitWHERE: Opolis, 113 N. Crawford

WHEN: 9 p.m.ABOUT: Catch a full slate of indie rock bands. Cover is $5.