Allied Arts

What’s one thing we love about the NBA Finals being in OKC? All the creative ways fans are showing their Thunder pride! From window murals and chalk art to artsy T-shirts, face paint, food and even songs and videos about our team, Oklahomans are some of the most creative fans in the world.  

Are you online looking for some great Cyber Monday deals today?  Well, you should skip over to the Allied Arts web site and check out the best deal in town - the OKCityCard!  You can give online and, in return, you'll receive savings that are good for an entire year.

The OKCityCard is Central Oklahoma's premier entertainment discount card.  With more than 200 locally-owned businesses participating, the OKCityCard helps you save hundreds on all kinds of things. Whether you're eating out, heading to the theater, taking in a museum, shopping your favorite boutique or cheering on your beloved OKC Thunder (the season's starting soon - hooray!), you'll save money with your OKCityCard.  You get all of this for a donation of only $50.  

What does your donation do?  It makes a big impact in the lives of thousands of Oklahomans.  Your one gift reaches a variety of arts and cultural organizations in Central Oklahoma, and we all benefit from the programs they provide to enhance our quality of life.  Now that's getting some bang for your buck!

I hope you'll make the OKCityCard your best Cyber Monday find.  Treat yourself to savings, or spread the love and give one as a gift this holiday season.  You'll save big and make an even bigger difference. 

See a complete list of OKCityCard partners and discounts or make your donation now at www.OKCityCard.com.  

Cats, puppets, pastries and toys – sounds like our member agencies and OKCityCard partners have a fun line-up of events this weekend!  

REVOLVE Three Artists, Three Colleagues, Three Friends
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO)
http://www.iaogallery.org/

In Your Face
Opening reception Friday
- Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO)
http://www.iaogallery.org/

Cats
- Lyric Theatre Thelma Gaylord Academy
http://lyrictheatreokc.com

Kids at Heart: Art Exhibition & Toy Drive
- Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art
http://www.mgmoa.org/

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:  Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art
http://www.okcmoa.com/
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard

Mozart & Mahler
- Oklahoma City Philharmonic
http://okcphilharmonic.org/

OKCityCard Events

Hamlet
@Reduxion Theatre
http://reduxiontheatre.com/
20% off admission with OKCityCard 

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...

One of the top a cappella vocal groups in the world will make a rare US appearance in Oklahoma City at 7:30 pm on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 when SALT joins the OK City Chorus for “A Pinch of Salt: Barbershop Harmony with a Swedish Flavor”.  SALT, 2007 women’s international quartet champions from Sweden, has created a worldwide fan base by blending superior vocal talents with superb comedic timing.

The OK City Chorus, an Allied Arts member agency, also brings an impressive set of a cappella credentials to the table having won their five-state regional competition on 18 separate occasions and garnering a number of international medals.  

“A Pinch of SALT” will be at the Yukon Fine Arts Center. General admission seating is $10 for children under 12 and $20 for adults.  Preferred seating is $25 for all ages.  Buy-one-get-one-free tickets are available for general admission tickets to those with an OK City Card from Allied Arts.

Tickets are available online at www.okcity.org or from any member of the OK City Chorus.  The box office at the Yukon Fine Arts Center will open at 6:30 for sales of remaining tickets or standby seating.  For more information, call 405-720-SING(7464) or visit http://okcity.org/events/upcoming-show.html.

 

This week flew by!  It’s already time to check out the arts events that are happening this weekend.  Enjoy fall and enjoy the arts!

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

The Ugly Duckling
- Oklahoma Children’s Theatre
2-for-1 admission with OKCityCard
http://oklahomachildrenstheatre.org/

Cocktails on the Skyline 
Tunes by Born in November
- 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:  The Guard
- 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

Plan ahead!

Next Friday night is the Oklahoma City Museum of Art’s beer tasting event, ART on TAP.  Tickets are selling quickly, so get yours now!  You can find all the information about the event on the OKCMOA web site.

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!