Allied Arts

Well, we're at it again!  We kicked off our annual fundraising efforts on Tuesday night with 350 of our great donors, volunteers and friends.  This year our goal is to raise $3 MILLION - more than EVER - for the arts in Central Oklahoma, and we're really excited about what those funds could mean for our cultural community.  Think about it...

• $25 admits FIVE high school students to see a play.
• $50 exposes TEN elementary students to their first orchestra concert.
• $180 provides as at-risk student with TWO semesters of dance instruction.
• $250 offsets the costs for an ENTIRE classroom to tour an art museum.

Even $5 goes a long way, and your ONE gift supports TWENTY of Central Oklahoma's oustanding arts organizations ensuring an exciting and thriving cultural community for all of us.

Our theme this year is "I Heart the Arts" and we're encouraging everyone to think of all the ways and reasons you love the arts.  Do you love listening to the radio on your way to work each day?...Seeing the masterpieces your kids create at school taped to the refrigerator door?... Dancing to the music at a Thunder game?  Or maybe it's your favorite movie, video game, dress, building, book or play.  ALL of these things are impacted by the arts.  So...Why do you "Heart the Arts"?  Tell us! Or join us on Twitter @AlliedArtsOKC and use #HeartTheArts. Or visit us at www.AlliedArtsOKC.com to make a donation.

We're so thankful. Thanks to everyone that joined us for the celebration on Tuesday! Thanks to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic, the OK City Chorus, Campell Walker Fields and Eddie Walker, and Oklahoma Children's Theater for your beautiful performances! And thanks to everyone that is working hard to make this year a success!  This isn't possible without you.

 

Campaign co-chairs, Tricia Everest and James Pickel, with 2012 Honorary Chairs Bob & Jeaneen Naifeh and Barry & Becky Switzer.  Great campaign leadership for 2012!

Check back here for more on this fella's performance.  Outstanding job by Campbell Walker Fields!

 

 

So sorry for the short delay in this Ticket Thursday post.  I’m sure you’re on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what kind of arts activities you can take in this weekend!  Well, the wait is over.  And – by the looks of all of the awesome events going on this weekend – it was worth it.  

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

Beneath the Surface
Featuring Gayle Curry, Natalie Friedman, Janice Mathews-Gordon, and Diana J Smith
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO)
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Tests, Quests and Transformation: The Work of Ryan Pack
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO)
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Altar Boyz
- Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
http://lyrictheatreokc.com
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard to select performances - give them a call at 405-524-9312 before you head to the show to get the details.

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

A Pinch of SALT
- OK City Chorus
http://www.okcity.org/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

The Ugly Duckling
- Oklahoma Children’s Theatre

http://oklahomachildrenstheatre.org/

2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

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:  The Mill & The Cross
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

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

Two Aspects of Romanticism
Jon Kimura Parker plays Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto #3
- Oklahoma City Philharmonic
http://okcphilharmonic.org

Macbeth
- Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park and Oklahoma City University Theatre
http://www.oklahomashakespeare.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

And, there’s more!  You can see lots of our member agencies perform this Saturday at Festival on the Green, the official grand reopening of the Myriad Gardens.  Come see the beautiful renovations that have been done to the gardens and enjoy activities for the whole family.  Find a schedule of events here:
http://www.okcfestivalonthegreen.com/.

OKCityCard Events

LIVE on the Plaza
Tonight! Support your local arts scene and visit our OKCityCard partners Collected Thread and wild.flower. Stop in and catch Altar Boyz at Lyric Theatre while you’re there!
http://plazadistrict.wordpress.com/live-on-the-plaza/

How great does this show look?  I can't wait to see Altar Boyz!  I hear it will take me back to my *NSYNC days...

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!

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.

Fall is just around the corner and that means it's time for fried food, arts and crafts, animals, rides and fun.  It's time for the Great State Fair of Oklahoma!  

You can experience the excitement of the fair without breaking the bank with your OKCityCard.  It will get you 2-for-1 advance gate admission, but you must plan ahead in order to get the discount.  This offer is valid through Wednesday, September 14th at the State Fair Arena Box Office when you present your OKCityCard in person.

Here's why you should use your OKCityCard to purchase your gate admission:

• It frees up more of your Fair budget for food!
• You won't have to wait in the ticket line at the gate, meaning more time for riding rides and seeing the animals and arts and crafts exhibits.
• You can use your 1/2 price admission to see the free concerts at the Chesapeake Energy Stage. In the past, I've seen awesome performances by Hanson, Boyz II Men and MC Hammer (I'm not sure what that tells you about my taste in music). This year, my personal concert must-see list includes Eli Young Band and the Village People. See the full concert line-up here.

To find out about everything that's going on at the State Fair this year, visit their web site at okstatefair.com.  To contact the box office, call (405) 948-6700.  

We'll see you at the Fair!


My girlfriends and I have a State Fair tradition - we all get giant corn dogs and plastic jugs of root beer.  You can't beat it!  I'll be heading over to the box office to pick up our 1/2 price tickets so that we can keep our tradition alive!