Allied Arts

Look out, downtown OKC! The Arts Council of Oklahoma City is rolling your way with a new program that will bring you free, daily arts programming.  

Art Moves, Presented by Devon, will take place in various locations across the downtown area each day from noon to one.  Be it an artist who is painting live, a singer, guitarist, or dancer, the Arts Council of Oklahoma City is delivering a quality art experience right to your door.  

You don't have to wait long for this program to start - Monday is the first day! Make your way over to Leadership Square for a mask making demo by artist Patrick Riley.  To find out where they're setting up shop during the rest of the month, check out the schedule at http://www.artscouncilokc.com/art-moves.  

I hope you'll "move it" over to Art Moves, Presented by Devon, this Monday!  See you at Leadership Square!

It’s the weekend once again!  What better way to spend it than with these arts events?

Member Agency Events

Latin Rhythms
Saturday Night – make it a date night with 2 tickets for $50!
- Canterbury Choral Society
http://canterburyokc.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

21st Century Altarpieces by Rob Hansen
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma 
http://iaogallery.org/  

Specimens by Cathy Deuschle
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma 
http://iaogallery.org/  

Broadway Ball After Dark Event
Friday Night
- Lyric Theatre and Thelma Gaylord Academy
http://lyrictheatreokc.com/broadwayball/afterdark

Magical Mystery Masks: The Art of G. Patrick Riley
- Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://mgmoa.org/ 
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

The Ugly Duckling
- Oklahoma Children’s Theatre

http://oklahomachildrenstheatre.org/

2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Cocktails on the Skyline 
Tunes by Bruce Benson
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/

Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havana by Michael Eastman
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Poodles & Pastries (And Other Important Matters): New Paintings by Franco Mondini-Ruiz
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

FILM:  Manhattan Short Film Festival
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Passages
Ends October 16!
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
*Please note that the OKCityCard offer is NOT valid for admission to Passages

12 X 12 Art Fundraiser
Saturday Night
- Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
http://ovac-ok.org/Events/events_12x12.cfm

Second Annual Spectacular Colored Pencil Art Show
- Science Museum Oklahoma
http://sciencemuseumok.org/

OKCityCard Events

The Last Night of Ballyhoo
- CityRep & TheatreOCU
http://cityrep.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

And, listen up downtown OKC employees, the Arts Council of Oklahoma City’s new program Art Moves is coming to you next week.  Presented by Devon Energy, Art Moves will provide you with your daily serving of art every day at lunchtime.  Check out the schedule here: http://www.artscouncilokc.com/art-moves

This weekend, make Saturday night a date night with Canterbury Choral Society.  They're offering a special of two tickets for $50 to their performance of "Latin Rhythms" featuring guitarist Edgar Cruz and fiery flamenco dancer Shannon Calderon Primeau.  In addition to these special guests, Canterbury will welcome the Norman North High School Chorale to join them for a "Side by Side" performance.

Spice up your weekend by taking Canterbury up on this special offer, and take the one you love out on the town.  For more information on "Latin Rhythms," visit canterburyokc.com.  

Wow, there is so much to do this weekend!  You better start planning now.  Art exhibitions, performances, films and forums – there’s something for everyone!

Member Agency Events

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

Extreme Championship Poetry
FRIDAY
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma 
http://iaogallery.org/  

IAO Presents IdeaLab Forum: ‘What’s Next?’
TUESDAY
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma 
http://iaogallery.org/  

21st Century Altarpieces by Rob Hansen
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma 
http://iaogallery.org/  

Specimens by Cathy Deuschle
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma 
http://iaogallery.org/  

Magical Mystery Masks: The Art of G. Patrick Riley
- Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://mgmoa.org/ 
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

College Night & Cocktails on the Skyline 
Tunes by Born in November
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/

Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havanaby Michael Eastman
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Poodles & Pastries (And Other Important Matters): New Paintings by Franco Mondini-Ruiz
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

FILM:  Films from The Berlin School; Buck
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Passages
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
*Please note that the OKCityCard offer is NOT valid for admission to Passages

Grand Opening Night with James Ehnes, Violin
- Oklahoma City Philharmonic
http://www.okcphilharmonic.org/

Second Annual Spectacular Colored Pencil Art Show
- Science Museum Oklahoma
http://sciencemuseumok.org/

OKCityCard Events

Jesus Christ Superstar
- TheatreOCU
TheatreOCU Brochure
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

The Last Night of Ballyhoo
- CityRep & TheatreOCU
http://cityrep.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Plan ahead!  Go ahead and pick up your tickets for these events that are happening next week.

Latin Rhythms
Saturday, October 1st at the Civic Center Music Hall
Canterbury Choral Society’s season opener will be Saturday, October 1st.
http://www.canterburyokc.com/

Broadway Ball After Dark Event
Friday, September 30th at the Skirvin Hotel
Hosted by Lyric’s Understudies, this event is in conjunction with Lyric’s gala, Broadway Ball.  
http://lyrictheatreokc.com/broadwayball/afterdark

12 X 12 Art Fundraiser
Saturday, October 1st at 50 Penn Place
http://ovac-ok.org/Events/events_12x12.cfm
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

While it looks like we may get some much-needed rain this weekend, our arts groups have plenty of indoor activities that will be fun for you and your family.  Get out there and enjoy!

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

21st Century Altarpieces by Rob Hansen
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma 
http://iaogallery.org/  

Specimens by Cathy Deuschle
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma 
http://iaogallery.org/  

Magical Mystery Masks: The Art of G. Patrick Riley
- Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://mgmoa.org/ 
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Passages
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
*Please note that the OKCityCard offer is NOT valid for admission to Passages

Foodie Film Feastival
Celebrating the art of food on film with yummy giveaways at every film!
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/see/films/

Second Annual Spectacular Colored Pencil Art Show
- Science Museum Oklahoma
http://sciencemuseumok.org/

This weekend, one of our OKCityCard partners is celebrating their birthday in a big way.  Collected Thread is hosting Collected 3, a birthday bash like no other, this Friday and Saturday night in honor of its third anniversary.  Collected Thread is a handmade boutique that houses beautifully made items.  This store is committed to promoting the work of local artists and designers, with more than half of its merchandise made by locals here in OKC.

Here’s the great thing about this party – everyone’s invited!  They will give away cupcakes from Cuppies and Joe on Friday night during LIVE on the Plaza coffee from Café Evoke on Saturday (did I mention that both, Cuppies and Café Evoke are also OKCityCard partners?).  There will be T-shirt and tote bag giveaways both nights as well as a raffle for gift baskets filled with some of Collected Thread’s best stuff.  Plus, for every purchase of 3 items or more, 20% of your ticket will go to the Plaza District Association. 

Speaking of giveaways, we’ve got one for you right now!  The lovely Lindsay Zodrow, owner of Collected Thread, has given us this super cute heart sweatshirt dress to give to one lucky winner.  Entering is easy, just post your comment below and we’ll choose a winner at random on Friday morning.  The winner can pick up the dress at Collected Thread (1705A NW 16th St).  With a handmade dress by Fluffyco, the winner will be dressed perfectly for the party!

Since Collected Thread supports local artists by carrying their work, here’s your question: 

What’s your favorite thing about the local arts scene here in Central Oklahoma?

Comment with your answer below for your chance to win!

Hey, folks! Do you like hearing a good story?  What about one that's funny, or sad, or even scary?  You'll find it all at the Oklahoma City Storytelling Festival coming up September 9th and 10th.  

Our friends at the Arts Council of Oklahoma City are pitching a tent in their yard and hosting some of the best storytellers in the country.  Join these tellers in the tent for family fun during day and early evening performances. But when the sun goes down, be prepared to be spooked during Late Night Ghost Stories.

You don't have to just sit and listen during this festival. There will be workshops in addition to the performances so that you can learn how to hone your storytelling skills from the best in the business.

Here's another great thing about the Storytelling Festival - you can get 2-for-1 admission with your OKCityCard!  Visit the Arts Council of Oklahoma City at 400 West California, downtown, to pick up your tickets.

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind festival! See you under the tent next weekend!

September is here!  What will you do on this first weekend of the month?  Look to our list below to find some great options.

Deus Ex Machina Exhibition
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma 
http://iaogallery.org/   

Still – A Retrospective of the Work of Tom Lee
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma 
http://iaogallery.org/  

Friday Fun Night: Enchanted Adventures
- Oklahoma Children’s Theatre
http://oklahomachildrenstheatre.org/ 

Passages
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
*Please note that the OKCityCard offer is NOT valid for admission to Passages

Film:  Project NIM 
Join special Guest Bob Ingersoll, Project NIM teacher, for a Q & A session after each screening
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/see/films/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Cocktails on the Skyline
Tunes by Born in November
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/ 

A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
http://www.oklahomashakespeare.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Second Annual Spectacular Colored Pencil Art Show
- Science Museum Oklahoma
http://sciencemuseumok.org/

OKCityCard Events

First Friday Art Walk at The Paseo

City Arts Center is now accepting enrollment for fall classes.  There are so many to choose from – drawing and painting, photography, pottery, weaving and more.  Use your OKCityCard to get 15% off and go learn something new!

And, don’t forget to use your OKCityCard this week to buy your tickets to the Oklahoma City Storytelling Festival put on by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City.  You’ll receive 2-for-1 admission to the festival happening Friday and Saturday, September 9th and 10th.