Allied Arts

Time to gear up for the weekend!  Summertime is a great time to enjoy the arts in Central Oklahoma!

Devon Energy Sunday Twilight Concert Series – Riders Ford
FREE at the newly renovated Myriad Gardens (bring your lawn chairs!)
- Arts Council of Oklahoma City
http://www.artscouncilokc.com/

Five Women Wearing the Same Dress
Opening weekend!
- Carpenter Square Theatre
http://carpentersquare.com/

Jen Stark’s Tunnel Vision
- City Arts Center
http://cityartscenter.org/
FREE admission!

Samantha Lamb Photography
At Bank of America in Leadership Square
- City Arts Center
http://cityartscenter.org/
FREE admission!

Voices of the Vivarais by Tessa Traeger
- City Arts Center
http://cityartscenter.org/
FREE admission!

Edge Art Now 2011
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Extreme Championship Poetry at Joey’s Pizzeria
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://www.iaogallery.org/

IAO Performance Committee presents Susan Herndon
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Oliver!
- Lyric Theatre
http://lyrictheatreokc.com/
2-for-1 admission to Saturday matinee with OKCityCard

Tap with Dirk
Tap class
- Lyric Theatre
http://lyrictheatreokc.com/

Rembrandt Etchings: States, Fakes, and Restrikes
- Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://www.mgmoa.org/
FREE admission all summer!

1934: A New Deal for Artists
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Amy Blakemore: Photographs 1988-2008 
- 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

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

Film: !Women Art Revolution
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

The Merry Wives of Windsor
Shakespeare is back at the Water Stage at the Myriad Gardens!
- Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
http://www.oklahomashakespeare.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Soldiers & Astronauts
Opening reception & artist talk tonight!
- Science Museum Oklahoma
http://sciencemuseumok.org/

Plus, here's are cool events from our OKCityCard partners:

Photography and the Business Of
Class taught by local photographer Samantha Lamb
- Collected Thread
http://www.collectedthread.com/craft-schedule/

Olympic Day
Meet Olympic hopefuls, play games and learn a new sport!
- OKC Boathouse Foundation
http://oklahomariverevents.org/olympic-day

Tonight, Science Museum Oklahoma is hosting an art event featuring two Oklahoma artists and their perspectives on two of our greatest heroes - Soldiers & Astronauts.  Join SMO as they welcome Chris Nick, illustrator of D-Day: American Character and Mike Wimmer, illustrator of One Giant Leap at an opening reception.  

Guests will enjoy an art show, complementary hors d'oeuvres and drinks and a special interview with the artists.  Call 405-602-3760 to reserve your place!

This week, Lyric Theatre is bringing Charles Dickens' classic Oliver! to life on the Civic Center stage.  Join Lyric for this musical about a little orphan boy who runs away from an orphanage and into a group of young pickpockets.

You'll enjoy some of musical theatre's best-loved numbers including Where is Love?, Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself and As Long as He Needs Me.  Plus, you'll be wowed by the talents of professional actors from New York and D.C. as well as local performers and 60 kids from Lyric Theatre's Thelma Gaylord Academy.  

Performances are nightly Tuesday through Saturday, with a Saturday matinee at 2:00.  If you have your OKCityCard, you can receive 2-for-1 tickets to the Wednesday night or Saturday matinee performances!  In order to receive the discount, you must present your OKCityCard at the time of purchase.  Visit the Lyric box office at 1727 NW 16th Street in the Plaza District to grab your tickets!  For tickets to regularly priced performances, visit http://www.lyrictheatreokc.com/.

This is a great opportunity to take the family to the theatre, and there's more to come!  Check out the fantastic lineup of this summer's Lyric performances at http://www.lyrictheatreokc.com/.

Your Ticket Thursday is here!  It looks like we’re headed for an exciting weekend here in OKC!

Sunday Twilight Concert – Phil Brown Trio
FREE at the newly renovated Myriad Gardens (bring your lawn chairs!)
- Arts Council of Oklahoma City
http://www.artscouncilokc.com/

Jen Stark’s Tunnel Vision
- City Arts Center
http://cityartscenter.org/
FREE admission!

Samantha Lamb Photography
At Bank of America in Leadership Square
- City Arts Center
http://cityartscenter.org/
FREE admission!

Voices of the Vivarais by Tessa Traeger
- City Arts Center
http://cityartscenter.org/
FREE admission!

Edge Art Now 2011
With opening reception Friday night
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Rembrandt Etchings: States, Fakes, and Restrikes
- Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://www.mgmoa.org/
FREE admission all summer!

The Little Mermaid
- Oklahoma Children’s Theatre
http://oklahomachildrenstheatre.org/

 
1934: A New Deal for Artists
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Amy Blakemore: Photographs 1988-2008 
- 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

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

1934 Film Series: Of Human Bondage
Film: Potiche (Trophy Wife)
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

The Merry Wives of Windsor
Shakespeare is back at the Water Stage at the Myriad Gardens!
- Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
http://www.oklahomashakespeare.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Bright Night of Sports
- Science Museum Oklahoma
http://sciencemuseumok.org/

Plus, here’s a preview of next week!

Oliver! kicks off Lyric Theatre’s summer performances next weekend at the Civic Center. Get your tickets today at http://lyrictheatreokc.com/.  Don’t forget that you can receive 2-for-1 admission to select performances with your OKCityCard!

Science Museum Oklahoma is hosting an opening reception for their newest art exhibit Soldiers & Astronauts: The Art of Christopher Nick and Mike Wimmer at 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 23.  Call 405-602-3760 to make your reservation as seating is limited.



This was my view of the Sunday Twilight Concert Series last Sunday night. What a perfect evening!  I hope you'll enjoy the event this Sunday night that is free thanks to Devon Energy and the Arts Council of Oklahoma City!

It’s an action-packed weekend for the arts! deadCENTER Film Festival is taking over downtown Oklahoma City and there are tons of free exhibits and performances from our member agencies and OKCityCard partners.  Don’t miss the fun – start planning your weekend now!

Sunday Twilight Concert - C@mpari with Lacy Saunders
FREE at the newly renovated Myriad Gardens (bring your lawn chairs!)
- Arts Council of Oklahoma City
http://www.artscouncilokc.com/

Jen Stark’s Tunnel Vision
- City Arts Center
http://cityartscenter.org/
FREE admission!

Samantha Lamb Photography
At Bank of America in Leadership Square
- City Arts Center
http://cityartscenter.org/
FREE admission!

Voices of the Vivarais by Tessa Traeger
- City Arts Center
http://cityartscenter.org/
FREE admission!

Rembrandt Etchings: States, Fakes, and Restrikes
- Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://www.mgmoa.org/
FREE admission all summer!

1934: A New Deal for Artists
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Amy Blakemore: Photographs 1988-2008 
- 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

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

Our OKCityCard partners are pretty awesome. Check out their events, too!

LIVE on the Plaza
- The Plaza District
http://plazadistrict.org/
FREE event – check out our OKCityCard partners in the Plaza!

deadCENTER Film Festival
http://www.deadcenterfilm.org/
2-for-1 All-Access Pass with OKCityCard ($125 savings!)



Here's a photo from my phone's camera (hence the poor quality) of last night's opening of deadCENTER. It was a blast! There's nothing like watching a movie in the middle of Broadway. I highly recommend using your OKCityCard to get All-Access Passes - you won't find a better deal for films and fun!

School is out and summer is here!  Parents, I know what you're thinking.  What are you going to do with the kids?! Don't worry, because our member agencies have you covered!  Several organizations are offering summer camps that will not only keep your kids busy, but they will teach them new skills and allow them to be creative while making new friends.  Visit their web sites to find more information.  Please note that some of these camps have begun and some are filling up quickly.  There are still several sessions available, so hurry and sign up to ensure that your child will have a place!

City Arts Center

Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art

Oklahoma Children's Theatre

Oklahoma City Ballet

Oklahoma City Museum of Art

Science Museum Oklahoma



Kids get to do all sorts of cool stuff at Science Museum Oklahoma's summer camp!  Segways... Awesome!!

It’s the weekend! Hooray! Time for the arts, sun and fun!  Check out all of the events going on in OKC this weekend, and then see how many of them are FREE.  You really can do it all with these amazing OKCityCard deals and free admission!  What are you waiting for?  Make your plans now!

Sunday Twilight Concert - The Stringents
FREE at the newly renovated Myriad Gardens
- Arts Council of Oklahoma City
http://www.artscouncilokc.com/

Masquerade Ball
- Canterbury Choral Society
http://www.canterburyokc.com/

You’ve Got HATE Mail
- Carpenter Square Theatre
http://carpentersquare.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Jen Stark’s Tunnel Vision
- City Arts Center
http://cityartscenter.org/
FREE admission!

Samantha Lamb Photography
At Bank of America in Leadership Square
- City Arts Center
http://cityartscenter.org/
FREE admission!

Voices of the Vivarais by Tessa Traeger
- City Arts Center
http://cityartscenter.org/
FREE admission!

Ideas in Color and Form, Contemporary Native American Artists from the Collection of Shanna and Edgar Heap of Birds
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://www.iaogallery.org/
FREE admission!

“Infinities” Works by Lisa Curry
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://www.iaogallery.org/
FREE admission!

Rembrandt Etchings: States, Fakes, and Restrikes
- Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://www.mgmoa.org/
FREE admission all summer!

Spring Showcase
- Metropolitan School of Dance
http://www.themetokc.org/

1934: A New Deal for Artists
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Amy Blakemore: Photographs 1988-2008 
- 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

Film: These Amazing Shadows
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Aiming for the Arts
Skeet Shoot
- Oklahoma City Philharmonic
http://www.okcphilharmonic.org/

And don’t miss out on these exciting events thrown by our OKCityCard partners!

First Friday Gallery Walk
- The Paseo Arts District
http://www.thepaseo.com/
FREE event!

deadCENTER Film Festival starts Wednesday in Downtown OKC! Don’t miss any of the action at one of the top 20 coolest film festivals in the world by getting your all-access pass.  They’re 2-for-1 with your OKCityCard! Visit http://www.deadcenterfilm.org/ to reserve yours!

There’s a long weekend coming up and that’s a good thing, because we’ve got a LONG list of arts events!  Memorial Day is a great time to soak up some sun and the arts!

You’ve Got HATE Mail
- Carpenter Square Theatre
http://carpentersquare.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Samantha Lamb Photography
At Bank of America in Leadership Square
- City Arts Center
http://cityartscenter.org/

Ideas in Color and Form, Contemporary Native American Artists from the Collection of Shanna and Edgar Heap of Birds
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Infinities Works by Lisa Curry
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Rembrandt Etchings: States, Fakes, and Restrikes
- Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://www.mgmoa.org/

1934: A New Deal for Artists
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Amy Blakemore: Photographs 1988-2008 
- 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

Film: Meek’s Cutoff
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

And don’t miss out on these exciting events thrown by our OKCityCard partners!

Chuck Wagon Gathering & Children’s Cowboy Festival
- National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
http://www.nationalcowboymuseum.org/

Paseo Arts Festival
- The Paseo Arts District
http://www.thepaseo.com/

Arts, culture, and the NBA Finals - it’s all here in OKC this weekend!  Check out this list of unique arts events to make your weekend great.  And, of course, don’t forget to Thunder Up!

You’ve Got HATE Mail
Opens Friday!
@ Carpenter Square Theatre
http://carpentersquare.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Ideas in Color and Form, Contemporary Native American Artists from the Collection of Shanna and Edgar Heap of Birds
@ Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Infinities Works by Lisa Curry
Opening Reception Friday, 6 – 9 pm
@ Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Can’t Stop this Motion
Film Screening with special guest Denver Duncan
TONIGHT
@ Individual Artists of Oklahoma
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Open House
Saturday
@ Lyric Theatre
http://lyrictheatreokc.com/
FREE family event with performances, classes and tours!

Rembrandt Etchings: States, Fakes, and Restrikes
@ Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://www.mgmoa.org/

Photo Slam
TONIGHT
@ Oklahoma City Museum of Art in partnership with Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
http://www.ovac-ok.org/Events/events_special_events.cfm

Amy Blakemore: Photographs 1988-2008
@ Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Cocktails on the Skyline
Music by Brendan Parker and Todd Parsons
TONIGHT
@ Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/

Film: Into Eternity
@ Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Philharmonic Showcase
Saturday
@ Oklahoma City Philharmonic
http://www.okcphilharmonic.org/

Symphony Show House and Gardens
Open through Sunday
@ Oklahoma City Philharmonic & Oklahoma City Orchestra League
http://www.symphonyshowhouse.com/

Bright Night of Pirates
Friday
@ Science Museum Oklahoma
http://sciencemuseumok.com/

 

This past Thursday, Allied Arts volunteers, member agencies and donors gathered at the Devon Boathouse to celebrate the successes of the 2011 annual campaign. Are you wondering how much success we had? 



$2,819,846 and counting!

A big THANK YOU is due to everyone who gave so that the arts community in Central Oklahoma can continue to provide vital, extraordinary programming and education to people of all ages.  It truly wouldn't be possible without you!

Our next THANK YOU is to our phenomenal campaign co-chairs, Brenda McDaniel and Ed Martin.  These two led an amazing group of volunteers and our campaign's success is due to their guidance and hard work. What can we say? Ed and Brenda are incredible!



Speaking of volunteers, THANK YOU to the 200+ who made phone calls and stuffed envelopes for the betterment of the arts community.  We are lucky to have you on our team and are grateful for your support!

And to our member agencies - we are proud to support each of you and the ways that you impact our communities.  THANK YOU for your help with the campaign and for your dedication to providing exceptional arts experiences to people in Central Oklahoma.

If you haven't taken the opportunity to get involved with the Allied Arts campaign, there's still time!  Join this fantastic group of people in supporting the arts by clicking here to make your gift today. 

More photos from the event are posted on Flickr. Go ahead, check them out!