DEC. 122014

2ND FRIDAY NORMAN A R T WA L K

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RICK SINNETAT SHEVAUN WILLIAMS

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P A R T I C I P A T I N G BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

2 N D F R I D A Y

NORMAN ART WALK

PRESENTED BY

THE 419 ART ROOMASHTANGA YOGA STUDIO

& THIRD EYE GALLERYBELL’S MYSTICAL

BEGINNINGSBIGFOOT CREATIVE

BLACKWATCH STUDIOSBLUEBONNET BARBOLD-MULTIMEDIACIMARRON OPERA

COREDINATION PILATESDEPOT GALLERY

D.M. WEALTH MANAGEMENTDOPE CHAPEL

DREAMER CONCEPTSFANCY THATFOWLER VW

FIREHOUSE ART CENTERFIRST FIDELITY BANK

GALLERY 123GRAY OWL COFFEE

GUESTROOM RECORDSJACOBSON HOUSE

LOCALMAINSITE

CONTEMPORARY ARTMICHELANGELO’S

COFFEE & WINE BARNORMAN ARTS COUNCIL

NORMAN MUSIC FESTIVALNORMAN PARKS

FOUNDATIONOPOLIS

ROBINSON’S REPURPOSEDSANDALWOOD & SAGESCISSORTAIL SCHOOL

OF ART SHEVAUN WILLIAMS &

ASSOCIATESTHE SOCIAL CLUB

STASHSTUDIOS AT 420 MAIN

STUDIO INKAND MORE!

SPONSORS

NONPROFITS

WHAT: Opening Reception for Re-Action Painting by Don HolladayWHERE: MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council is excited to debut the abstract expressionism-inspired exhibit Re-Action Painting from Norman painter Don Holladay, featuring an ecletic variety of works he has created in the past

few years. MAINSITE also welcomes NAC Individual Artist Award winner Rebecca Bruehl into the Library Gallery and Jay McMillen into the Water Closet Gallery. Free

snacks and refreshments by LOCAL.

WHAT: Firehouse Art Center’s 2014 Holiday Gift GalleryWHERE: Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Firehouse Art Center is hosting its annual Holiday Gift Gallery. This festive,

yearly expansion of the Firehouse’s gift shop into the gallery exhibition space provides an opportunity for the FAC to highlight and support local artists by showcasing their work for sale to the public. The Holiday Gift Gallery inclues a wide assortment of original and handmade artwork on high-quality crafts, including ceramic vessels, blown-glass, vases,

wooden toys, jewelry, textiles and more.

WHAT: Holiday Art Market + Featured Artists Robert Taylor & Virginia StroudWHERE: Jacobson House Native Art Center, 609 Chautauqua

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Jacobson House Native Art Center opens its Holiday Art Market on 2nd Friday (it runs through Sunday, December 14). They’re also displaying contemporary art by Oklahoma

artists Robert Taylor & Virginia Stroud.

WHAT: The Small Works Show + Holiday Sing AlongWHERE: The Depot, 200 S. Jones

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Depot Gallery is open with a reception for its fourth annual Small Works Show, which features works from Rick Fry, Almira Grammer, Brad Price,

Bert Seabourn and John Seward. Cimarron Opera also invites you to attend their Inaugral Holiday Sing Along, including performances of selected holiday favorites

and spirited sing alongs of beloved songs of the season.

WHAT: Dreamer Flea + New Featured ArtistsWHERE: Dreamer Concepts: A Community Art Space, 428 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Dreamer Concepts: A Community Art Space, in addition to new

featured artists, will be home to Dreamer Flea, an urban pop up market for artists, designers, fine craftsmen and local businesses.

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STUDIOS, SHOPS,

GALLERIES & MORE

WHAT: Print Print Boom! + Fowler VW/Blackwatch Studios Christmas Party & ConcertWHERE: STASH, 412 E. Main

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.ABOUT: STASH is hopping as always with a bevy of fun events, including Print Print Boom! A print market featuring work done by OU art students in the Intermediate and

Advanced Screenprinting classes this semester. There’s also a free concert and Christmas Party in celebration of the 5th Annual Christmas Record sponsored by Fowler VW and

Blackwatch Studios. The all-ages event includes live music, refreshments, Red Bull products and giveaways — including vinyl copies of the record — as supplies last.

WHAT: Featured Artist Jacob Cossey + Pop-Up Shop with Jonathan HiltonWHERE: The Social Club, 209 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Social Club is showcasing the artwork of Jacob Cossey and hosting a

pop-up shop with Jonathan Hilton of Red Leaf Wood Craft.

WHAT: Featured Artists Theresa, Julie & Annie BraggWHERE: D.M. Wealth Management in the Financial Building, 201 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: D.M. Wealth Management welcomes back Theresa Bragg and her

daughters Julie & Annie Bragg for a photography exhibit of scenes from across the state. Frank Lawrence will join them as musical guest that evening.

WHAT: Best of 2014 ShowWHERE: Coredination Pilates, 128 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Coredination Pilates features a Best of 2014 show celebrating some

of the favorite artists they have featured this year, including Dustin Moore, Natalie Sklaney and more!

WHAT: Print Print Boom! + Ed Hochuli with War Boner & LieWHERE: Dope Chapel, 115 S. Crawford

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.ABOUT: Dope Chapel hosts the other half of Print Print Boom! They also have

touring hardcore acts Ed Hochuli (Pittsburg), War Boner and Lie (both from Canada).

WHAT: Featured Artists Rick Sinnet, Nathan Andrew & Shevaun WilliamsWHERE: Shevaun Williams & Associates, 221 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Shevaun Williams & Associates is featuring recent works by American folk artist Rick Sinnett, who is currently working on the mural on the Financial Building in Downtown Norman. There is also Coiffure Excentrique, a hair exhibit by Nathan Andrew inspired by eccentricity for a raw, gritty experience with textural elements

and a focus on contrast with live models/demonstrations. Finally, there’s The World in Living Color, recent images from around the world by Shevaun Williams.

WHAT: The Meaningfully Meaningless Mindscape in MiniatureWHERE: Gray Owl Coffee, 223 E. Gray

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Gray Owl Coffee debuts The Meaningfully Meaningless Mindscape in Minature, an intuitive exploration of the terrains of the subconcsious by artists

Eric Piper and Steve Blesch.

WHAT: Featured Local ArtistsWHERE: Bigfoot Creative, 315 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Bigfoot Creative is live printing and showcasing new, local artists!

WHAT: Young Artist MarketWHERE: Scissortail School of Art, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Scissortail School of Art has young aritsts — ages 5-11 — selling their handmade arts and crafts. These artists include Spencer Martin, James Garling,

Isabella York, Kylie Colombo, Weston Hutchins, Wyatt Hutchins, Kaleb Merriman, Sam Harlow and Max Merritt.

WHAT: Open GalleryWHERE: The 419 Art Room, 131 E. Gray

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The 419 Art Room is open with new work by resident artists for your

viewing pleasure.

WHAT: Featured MakersWHERE: Robinson’s Repurposed, 325 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Robinson’s Repurposed has items given an artistic touch by makers from

all over town.

WHAT: Featured Artist Josh Davis & Grapevine GossipWHERE: BOLD-Multimedia, 215 W. Main

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m.ABOUT: Welcome BOLD-Multimedia (215 W. Main) to its very first art walk! The

design firm is open and showcasing the 12 Days of Christmas-themed work of resident artist Josh Davis, along with drinks, snacks and a live DJ: Grapevine Gossip.

WHAT: Featured Artist Tiffany EdwardsWHERE: Third Eye Gallery at Ashtanga Yoga Studio, 120 E. Tonhawa

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. ABOUT: Third Eye Gallery and Ashtanga Yoga Studio has Tiffany Edwards and the

Boop Collection. Edwards is inspired by mythology, nature and the universe.

WHAT: Drum Circle + Featured ArtistsWHERE: Bell’s Mystical Beginnings, 529 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Bell’s Mystical Beginnings is hosting their 2nd Friday Drum Circle with girls

from A Mirage Dance Company. There are specials on Oracle and Tarot Readings and free 10 minute healing energy sessions as the store showcases local artists and

provides free refreshments.

WHAT: John McGaha & Leah Kenton-McGaha + Custom OrnamentsWHERE: Sandalwood & Sage, 322 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Sandalwood & Sage welcomes special guest artists John McGaha and Leah Kenton-McGaha. The husband-and-wife duo is a store tradition with their Celtic Yule compilations. Bo Easton with be making custom ornaments, as well, with a workshop

planned for the following Saturday.

WHAT: 10th Annual Tree Photo ContestWHERE: First Fidelity Bank, 131 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: First Fidelity Bank hosts the 10th Annual Tree Photo Contest, organized by the Norman Parks Foundation each year to promote awareness of the beauty and value of trees in the Norman community

through the art of photography. There are approximately 250 photos to see, along with live music, refreshments and an opportunity

to vote for the People’s Choice Award.

WHAT: Featured Artist A. Nigh HerndonWHERE: Studio Ink, 220 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Studio Ink will host pieces by A. Nigh Herndon, a modern portrait artist from

Tulsa. His paintings are a new form of contemporary portrait that are clean, cold and heavy with an artistic hand. Join them for a unique exhibit, snacks and refreshments.

WHAT: Gallery 123 OpeningWHERE: Gallery 123, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Gallery 123 invites everyone UP to see what’s new in the gallery! They have unique

Christmas ornaments, as well as beautiful jewelry, paintings, metal sculpture and carvings.

WHAT: Open StudiosWHERE: The Studios at 420

Main, 420 E. MainWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.

ABOUT: The Studios at 420 Main are ready for the holidays with plenty

of items made by resident artists perfect for those on your gift list, with everything from original art, holiday

stockings, duct tape wallets, bow ties and more.

2ND FRIDAY SHOWS

& PERFORMANCES

WHAT: 2nd Friday Concert Series: Tallows with Cleanup & Moongiant + Pop-Up ShopWHERE: Opolis, 113 N. Crawford

WHEN: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.ABOUT: Norman Arts Council and Norman Music Festival present the 2nd Friday Concert Series, this time with an indie-heavy lineup that includes Tallows’ last-show in the metro until late spring 2015, math rockers Cleanup out of Ft. Worth and the pretty indie folk stylings of Moongiant. The show is at Opolis, doors open at 8 p.m.

with the show starting at 9. 21+ only! Opolis is hosting a special pop-up shop featured heat transfers, old records, movie posters & original Matt Goad paintings, too!

WHAT: Random Noise: Lost Empires & ShishioWHERE: Guestroom Records, 125 E. Main

WHEN: 7:15 p.m.ABOUT: Norman Arts Council and Guestroom Records are collaborating to bring you Random Noise, an eclectic series bringing you even more free music during the art walk.

This month we’ve got the experimental noise rock of Shishio along with heavy metal outfit Lost Empires. It’ll start at 7:15 p.m. and wrap up before 9!

WHAT: The Sleepless ContinuumWHERE: Fancy That, 215 E. Main

WHEN: 9:30 p.m. to 12 a.m.ABOUT: Fancy That has the instrumental, progressive, jazz-based rock of The Sleepless

Continuum. The show is free and starts at 9:30 p.m.

WHAT: Poetry + Music by Kierston White & We Dream Dawn + Featured ArtistsWHERE: Bluebonnet Bar, 321 E. Main

WHEN: 7 p.m.ABOUT: The Bluebonnet Bar is hopping with poetry from Andy Bowen and Robert Spencer, music by Kierston White and We Dream Dawn and art by J. Chris Johnson (paintings) and Marissa Johnson (photography). They will also

be accepting donations of winter survival supplies (coffee, hot chocolate, socks, gloves, etc.) for Food and Shelter for Friends all night!

WHAT: Performance by Blake & Codi + Jeff Provine Book SigningWHERE: Michelangelo’s Coffee & Wine Bar

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Michelangelo’s Coffee & Wine Bar has indie folk artists Blake & Codi from 7

to 9 p.m., along with a book signing by author Jeff Provine.

PHOTO: DOUG SCHWARZ