2nd Friday Circuit of Art Guide: August 2013
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ART WALK GUIDE
AUGUST 9, 2013
ND
FRIDAYCIRCUIT OF ART
NORMAN, OK
RIDE YOURBIKE
TO 2ND FRIDAY!
SEETHE NEW
BIKERACKS!
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PRESENTED BY THE
NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL
ON THE COVER:
FIREHOUSE ART CENTER
CHILDRENS SUMMER
PROGRAM ART SHOW
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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
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ACTIVITIES & INFLATABLES COURTESY OF Yoplait Go-Gurt and The Oklahoman
KIDS CORNER
KIDS CORNER
KIDS CORNER
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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122 EAST MAINNORMAN, OK405.360.1162 NORMANARTS.ORG
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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).
FOOD TRUCKS
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SHOP
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.