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Connect with the arts community by using Allied Arts’ OKCityCard! June brings some extra-special deals and events you won’t want to miss!

This weekend is one you won’t want to miss as the Arts Council of Oklahoma City presents its Twilight Concert Series on Sunday nights from 7-8:30pm at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. These concerts will showcase amazing talents in so many different genres ranging from rock and pop to funk and jazz.

Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO) is holding its 31^st Annual Juried Show, FIBERWORKS 2009. At this exhibition, you’ll have the opportunity to view and experience artwork from artists from across the state.  The exhibit features an eclectic mix of weaving, needlework, basketry, art quilting, felted work, paper, and other works primarily constructed of fiber. The event takes place at IAO Gallery located at 811 N. Broadway on Historic Automobile Alley, Downtown OKC. Use your OKCityCard to receive 20% off the event. Check out www.iaogallery.org for more details.

Get ready for a summer time musical extravaganza! School’s out and the Wildcats are back for an all new adventure. Lyric Theatre is proud to follow-up the smash hit production of Disney’s High School Musical with the professional Oklahoma premiere of the highly anticipated sequel—Disney’s High School Musical 2. Join Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan and the rest of the East High gang as they dive into the enchanted world of Lava Springs Country Club and put their talent to the ultimate test!  Get your tickets early and make sure to use your OKCityCard for 50% off admission on a matinee (Limit 4 tickets). Before you head to the show visit Iron Starr Urban BBQ and receive 15% off with your OKCityCard.

Help Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park celebrate its 25^th summer season by viewing its production of “As You Like It.”  Pack a picnic and enjoy this beloved Shakespearean comedy at the Myriad Gardens Water Stage.  Present your CityCard for 2-for-1 or 50% off single admission.  Visit Brown’s Bakery with your OKCityCard for 10% off the goodies in your picnic basket.

Using your OKCityCard helps maintain Oklahoma City’s thriving culture, so thank you for being a valuable contributor to the fun and excitement our city offers.
  

Enjoy the exciting summer events of Central Oklahoma brought to you by our 20 member agencies!

Experience ARTS COUNCIL's free TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES on Sunday nights from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Myriad Botanical Gardens on these dates:

June 7: Built For Speed (rock)
June 14: Edgar Cruz (classical guitar)
June 21: Michael Fracasso (Folk/Acoustic)
June 28: Stephen Speaks (Acoustic/Pop/Rock)
July 12: Kerry Wayne (Old School/Jazz)
July 19: Marcy Priest (Indie/Rock)
July 26: Good Company (Variety)
August 2: Chris Hicks Jazz Band (Variety/Jazz)
August 9: J. Echols (Jazz/Standards)
August 16: Junebug Spade (Rock/Experimental)
August 23: C-Plus (Funk/Pop)
August 30: Lost at Sea (Indie/Pop/Rock)

Attend CANTERBURY CHORAL SOCIETY's annual Masquerade Ball on June 6 at the Skirvin. "An Evening at Versailles" will include a silent auction featuring a Smart Car and a Baby Grand Piano! Hurry up and buy your tickets before it is too late!  For more information, call 232-7464.

Don't miss CARPENTER SQUARE THEATRE's THE CLEAN HOUSE. The last performance is on June 6. If you can't make it, don't worry! Their next production, THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED (for mature audiences only),runs from June 26 through July 18.  For more information, call 232-6500.

CIMARRON OPERA COMPANY's THOMAS CAREY GALA in Sharp Concert Hall is on August 29 from 8-10 p.m. Their OPERA THEATRE CAMP begins June 8-July 3, Monday - Friday from 1-5 p.m., with performances on the last two days.   For more information, call 364-8962.

CITY ARTS CENTER has a lot of great summer arts classes for all ages. Check them out on their website! Also, MIDNIGHT STREAK is on July 25. The 1 MILE race begins at 10:30 p.m. and the 5K begins at 11:00 p.m.  For more information, call 951-0000.

Enjoy IAO's several exhibits this summer.

June 5 & 6: 8th Annual Biting the Apple "Redefining Red: Explore the Color of Eros."
June 12-July 3: Fiberworks 2009 Exhibit
July 18: 24 Works on Paper Exihibit with OVAC
July 11: Rally on the Alley from 7-11 p.m., an annual fundraiser that celebrates classic scooters and scooter related art
For more information, call 232-6060.

Don't miss out on LYRIC THEATRE's five productions this summer at the Civic Center!
June 25-28: Disney's High School Musical 2
July 7-11: The Music Man
July 21-25: Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
August 4-8: The Producers
August 18-22: Little Shop of Horrors
For more information, call 524-9310.

Enroll your children and yourself in MABEE-GERRER MUSEUM OF ART's (Shawnee) summer art classes!
For more information, call 878-5300.

OKLAHOMA CHILDREN'S THEATRE has two great plays for your children going on this summer! They play at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. (noon).
June 17-21: Cinderella
August 5-9: Aladdin
For more information, call 606-7003.

OK CITY CHORUS is performing at Hafer Park on June 4 from 7:15-8:30 p.m. Don't miss this one!
For more information, call 720-7464.

OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART opens their new exhibit TURNER TO CEZANNE:Masterpieces from the Davies Collection, National Museum Wales" on June 25, and it will be there until September 20. Everyone should check this one out!
For more information, call 236-3100.

OKLAHOMA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK has their Young Company Theatre Classes from July 13-24 at Oklahoma City University. They also have four plays throughout the summer at the Myriad Gardens Water Stage, Thursdays-Saturdays starting at 8 p.m.
June 18-July 11: As You Like It
July 16-July 25: Misalliance by George Bernard Shaw
July 30-August 22: Hamlet
August 27-September 5: Twelfth Night
For more information, call 235-3700.

PRAIRIE DANCE THEATRE's annual FUNDRAISING GALA is on June 27 at 6:30 p.m. There will be cocktails, dinner and a classroom demonstration! Get your tickets today!
For more information, call 424-2249.

Explore the mystery and magic of science during SCIENCE MUSEUM OKLAHOMA's BRIGHT NIGHTS from 6:00 p.m until 8:30 a.m.

June 19th: Bright Night of Science
July 17th: Bright Night of Harry Potter
August 7th: Bright Night of Science

They also have six weeks of summer camp beginning on June 22. You can do one week or participate in all six! Just enroll a week before the camp begins. The camps are for first through sixth graders from 9am-4pm.
For more information, call 602-6644.