Allied Arts

It’s Thursday once again, and we’re gearing up for a long weekend.  If you’re planning to relax in the Oklahoma City area, take in one of these events.  You won’t be sorry!

Fugue
@ Carpenter Square Theatre
http://carpentersquare.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Nick Bayer and Tunde Darvay Exhibit
@ Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://iaogallery.org/

Unseen Sights – Photography by David Parker
@ Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://iaogallery.org/

Objects of Devotion: Spanish Colonial Religious Art from 1650-1950
@ Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://www.mgmoa.org/
FREE Admission!

Alfonso Ossorio: Gifts from the Ossorio Foundation
@ Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Sketch to Screen
@ Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Cocktails on the Skyline
Thursday – music by Heather Nelson Trio
@ Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
Just $5 after 5 pm

Atonement – Film Screening
@ Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard
See the Keira Knightly’s costume in Sketch to Screen!

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – Film Screening
@ Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

24 Works on Paper Exhibit
Firehouse Art Center in Norman
@ OVAC
http://ovac-ok.org/

For Memorial Day weekend fun, head over to the Paseo for the Paseo Arts Festival.  For details, visit http://www.thepaseo.com/.

Here’s a heads-up that Canterbury Choral Society’s annual fundraiser, Masquerade Ball, is next Saturday, June 5th.  Dust off your Egyptian garb (you know you have that cobra headdress somewhere in your closet) or just brush up your formal wear and join “Cleopatra’s Court.”  Click here for more information.

Also, Lyric at the Civic Center single tickets are on sale now! You can buy them here.



See Keira Knightly's green dress in the screening of Atonement tonight and in the Sketch to Screen exhibit.

Last night we gathered with our ARTini planning committee to celebrate the most successful ARTini ever!

I’m so pumped, excited and thrilled to announce that the 2010 ARTini event raised nearly $24,000 for Allied Arts. Holy cow!

We can’t thank the planning committee enough for all of their hard work. A huge shout out to our fearless leaders – ARTini co-chairs Misty Garrett and Darren Holland.

And thanks to the following committee members:
• Brooke Benson
• Melinda Brewer
• Trevor Bruner
• Leslie Campbell
• Joshua Fahrenbruck
• Bailey Gordon
• Adrienne Husted
• Leslie Kerns
• Amanda Kirkpatrick
• Mary Margaret Knight
• Lindsay McIntyre
• Casi Peters
• J.W. Peters
• Tyler Smith
• Lesley St. John
• Lindsey Vanhooser
• Zack Zuhdi

Also, thank you to the 10 fabulous restaurants that participated: 1492: New World Latin Cuisine, Deep Fork Grill, Iguana Mexican Grill, Paseo Grill, Picasso Cafe, Prohibition Room, Rococo Restaurant and Fine Wine, Trattoria Il Centro and Western Concepts Restaurant Group.

And of course, thank you to the artists who showcased their masterpieces at our art auction.

Check out ARTini photos on our Flickr page or on Facebook. And thanks to Traction Marketing for their amazing design work and for hosting us at their amazing office last night.

Way to go Allied Arts Young Patrons! www.alliedartsokc.com/young_patrons

We have exciting news to share!

We created an OKCityCard mobile Web site to make it even easier for you to look up CityCard discounts and deals. The site is compatible with ALL web-enabled phones.

Check out www.okcitycard.com from your smart phone. You'll be transferred automatically to the mobile site where you can peruse the more than 180 CityCard savings available to you.

What's even cooler? Each discount or deal connects to Google Maps so you can get directions too!  

If you’re an iPhone user, be sure to bookmark the CityCard site so it's easily accessible from your home screen.

Now is really the time to get your CityCard. Visit www.okcitycard.com for details.

On Wednesday, June 16, 2010 military and civilian golf enthusiasts will “chip in for the arts” at Allied Arts annual golf tournament.

Held at Tinker Air Force Base, the Chip in for the Arts tournament gathers more than 140 players to support Central Oklahoma arts programs through golf.

This year’s tournament – presented by Northrop Grumman – features numerous player prizes, as well as opportunities to win on the green through hole-in-one, longest drive and closest to the hole games. Also, players will have the opportunity to participate in a raffle for golf, entertainment and art prizes.

Registration is $150 per civilian, or $600 for a team of four, and includes lunch, green fees, beverage cart and an awards and appetizers reception. Special rates for military officers apply.

To register, or for more information, click the events icon on the Allied Arts home page.



A team from Ernst & Young won last time...will they win again? Sign up to play and you'll find out!

I am so pumped about the deadCENTER Film Festival. It’s just 16 days away!

Here’s the scoop: deadCENTER screens more than a hundred independent films over a five day period in June in seven downtown Oklahoma City locations. Beyond the screenings, deadCENTER Film Festival hosts a professional panel series and a screenwriting competition.

More than 10,000 attendees are expected to check out the films – totally fitting since it is the 10th year of the festival!

What’s even better than seeing so many amazing works of film art right here in OKC? Getting them at a discount! With your CityCard, you receive a free All-Access pass (that’s a savings of $125) when you buy one for a friend (or yourself).

For discount information, check out www.okcitycard.com. For more details on the deadCENTER Film Festival, including a full schedule, visit http://www.deadcenterfilm.org/.

For major props, who can tell me why the film festival is called “deadCenter?”

I don’t know if you’re like me, but I’m sure ready for the weekend!  It looks as though the storms will be behind us and we’ll have sunny skies.  That means that it will be the prime time to get out and get into the art scene.  Here’s what our member agencies have going on this weekend:
 
Fugue
@ Carpenter Square Theatre
http://carpentersquare.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Jason Hackenwerth Exhibit – closes Saturday!
@ City Arts Center
http://www.cityartscenter.org/

Alive
A cabaret-style concert by Renee Anderson
@ Lyric Theatre and Thelma Gaylord Academy
http://www.lyrictheatreokc.com/

Objects of Devotion: Spanish Colonial Religious Art from 1650-1950
@ Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://www.mgmoa.org/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Alfonso Ossorio: Gifts from the Ossorio Foundation
@ Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Sketch to Screen
@ Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Cocktails on the Skyline
Thursday
@ Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
Just $5 after 5 pm – catch a look at Sketch to Screen!

Tess of the Storm Country – Film Screening
Thursday
@ Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Interesting People 1.0 – Film Screening
Friday – Sunday
@ Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

43 Second Film Festival
Tuesday
@ Oklahoma City Museum of Art in partnership with KAUT OK43
http://www.okcmoa.com/film

Tchaikovsky and Sibelius – last Phil performance of the season!
Saturday
@ Oklahoma City Philharmonic
http://www.okcphilharmonic.org/

24 Works on Paper Exhibit
Firehouse Art Center in Norman
@ OVAC
http://ovac-ok.org/

Artist Survival Kit Workshop
Saturday
@ OVAC
http://ovac-ok.org/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

On Today’s Center Stage – Dunkin’ Donuts

Weather like today makes me want to stay at home, curl up with a blanket and enjoy a hot beverage. Which got me thinking – who offers coffee discounts on the CityCard?

The first one that jumped out at me was Dunkin’ Donuts. CityCard holders get a free medium coffee with the purchase of 1 dozen donuts.

When I lived in LA, my East Coast friends raved about Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. They insisted that it was the best option out there. Since I’m not too much of a coffee drinker, I’ll let you conduct your own taste test.

However, I must admit that I am a fan of donuts and Dunkin’s are G-O-O-D. I think I’ll strike up a deal with my hubby where he’ll get the coffee and I’ll get the dozen donuts. Kidding.

Be safe out there this afternoon! And use your CityCard! www.okcitycard.com for details.

Hey ladies (and gents), this weekend there’s a shopping event like you’ve never experienced.  Nosey Parker (of shopping guidebook fame) is hosting Oklahoma City’s first “Shop Outside the Box” event.  Here’s the deal:

Who: Shoppers of all ages!

What:  Shop Outside the Box.  It’s like a treasure hunt!  Just follow the map of Nosey Parker’s featured stores, check off that you visited the store and leave the map at the last store you visit.

When:  Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22

Where:  Any and all of Nosey Parker’s featured stores – locations in Oklahoma City, Edmond and Norman

Why:  You can win fabulous prizes!  A Nosey Parker guidebook will be give to each shopper at her first stop.  Everyone who visits 50% of the stores on the maps will be entered to win a grand prize.

To download and print your treasure map, visit Nosey Parker here. 

Why is Allied Arts promoting this event, you ask?  Because it’s a great time for you to have fun using your OKCityCard!  Lots of Nosey Parker stores are also OKCityCard partners, so you’ll be able to save as you shop.  You’ll also need some nourishment to get you through the day, so you can stop at any of our restaurant partners along the way. For a complete and up-to-date list of CityCard partners, visit www.okcitycard.com. 

Get the latest news on "Shop Outside the Box" at www.noseyparker.net or follow her on facebook or twitter @NoseyParkerOKC.  I hope you're ready to shop 'til you drop!

Let me introduce you to my one-stop gift shop, The French Cowgirl!  I stop in whenever I can (so often that the French Cowgirls themselves know my name) and always use my OKCityCard to get 10% off.

Like I said, I get tons of gifts at French Cowgirl because I know I can always find something for the person I’m shopping for.  I’ve gotten Christmas ornaments, picture frames, engagement gifts and jewelry for friends and family.  In fact, I don’t think I’ve bought a gift from a store other than The French Cowgirl since I discovered it!  So if you’re planning on inviting me to your birthday party you should expect to receive a gift wrapped in a brown paper bag with bandana tissue paper (it’s a French Cowgirl signature).

The French Cowgirl has a unique selection of clothing, home décor and just plain fun things.  You never know what you’ll find!  Check out their sundresses and cute party supplies for spring birthdays and showers.  I promise they won’t let you down!

Merci to you, French Cowgirl, for having such fabulous things.

Whew! We had one heck of a night Saturday night. ARTIni was AMAZING! Hundreds of guests enjoyed martinis from 10 different restaurants, more than 30 pieces of art and dancing withThe Groove Merchants.

Props to the restaurants for their amazing spirit. We saw everything from “Back to the Future” themed martinis (full of pop rocks, I might add!) to Roman-inspired cocktails. But, Deep Fork’s Alice in Wonderland martinis stole the show, winning both the Best ARTini and People’s Choice awards.

Congrats to Deep Fork Grill and thank you to all of the restaurants, artists, raffle donors and guests who participated and attended ARTini this year.

We’ll post photos soon and announce a total raised ASAP!



Kudos to Deep Fork Grill!