2nd Friday Norman Art Walk Guide: March 2015

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NORMAN ART WALK

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THE 419 ART ROOMARTIFACTORY

ASHTANGA YOGA & THIRD EYE GALLERY

BIG TRUCK TACOSBIGFOOT CREATIVEBLUEBONNET BAR

COREDINATION PILATESTHE DEPOT GALLERY

DOPE CHAPELD.M. WEALTH

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DREAMER CONCEPTSFIREHOUSE ART CENTER

GALLERY 123GRAY OWL COFFEE

GUESTROOM RECORDSTHE HEALTHY HIPPO

LEADERSHIP NORMANTHE LOADED BOWL

MAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ART

MICHELANGELO’S COFFEE & WINE BAR

NORMAN ARTS COUNCILNORMAN MUSIC

FESTIVALOPOLIS

PINKY’S ROLLING FRESHRED BRICK BAR

ROBINSON’S REPURPOSEDSANDALWOOD & SAGETHE SAUCEE SICILIAN

THE SOCIAL CLUBSTASH

& MORE!

SPONSORS

NONPROFITS

WHAT: Closing Reception for Abstract Abstract & Evanescent Iridescence by John Bruce

WHERE: MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. MainWHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.

ABOUT: MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council ushers out its two current exhibits. Abstract Abstract is a group exhibition championing contemporary

abstraction … gone small. It includes both local and national artists, including Josh Aster, Chris Kuhn, Lester Monzon, Brad Stevens and curator Tim Stark. Also on the walls is Evanescent Iridescence, a solo show by Chickasha artist John Bruce featuring an arry of paitings and

altarpieces inspired by color, texture and the Southwest. Norman Arts Council Individual Artist Ellen Moershel is featured in the Library Gallery, while students from Scissortail School of Art will have pieces on display in the Water Closet Gallery. There will be a artist (John Bruce) and

curator (Tim Stark) talk taking place at 6 p.m.

WHAT: Opening Reception for the Healing Studio Exhibition with Jane LawsonWHERE: Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Firehouse Art Center and the FAC gallery will feature an exhibition of artwork

produced by members of the Healing Studio program, alongside paintings from their instructor, Jane Lawson. This annual exhibition is a special opportunity to showcase the talent and

creative expressions of the inspirational individuals — exhibiting varying degrees of cognitive, physical or learning learning challenges — who take part in weekly Healing Studio sessions.

WHAT: Opening Reception for Ladies of NormanWHERE: The Depot, 200 S. Jones

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Depot Gallery celebrates the Ladies of Norman with a lovely group

art exhibition showcasing the work of Pamela Lenck Bradford, Norman Brown, Carolyn Faseler, Beverly Herndon, Doré Hill, Julie Klopfenstein, LaVon Scanlan and

Betty Wood.

WHAT: Dreamer 56: Art Education Experience + Darci LenkerWHERE: Dreamer Concepts: A Community Art Space, 428 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Dreamer Concepts: A Community Art Space will host the opening reception for Dreamer 56: Art Education Experience featuring works created

by 4th and 5th graders from Lincoln Elementary School. The gallery will also be home to the opening for featured artist, poet and bookbinder

Kerri Shadid. She is the current Artist-in-Residence at the Skirvin Hotel in downtown Oklahoma City.

WHAT: Rick Sinnett Art RaffleWHERE: MAINSITE Contemporary Art

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m.ABOUT: Leadership Norman is sponsoring an art raffle to benefit Variety Care. Buy your tickets to win a chance at a hand-painted, limited edition work by Rick

Sinnett at MAINSITE! A winner will be drawn at 8 p.m.

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AT THE 2ND FRIDAY FOOD

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THE HEALTHY HIPPO

CORNER OF MAIN & SANTA FE(LOVEWORKS PARKING LOT)

WOOD-FIRED PIZZA + PASTA + SANDWICHES

HEALTH-CONSCIOUS EATS

HEALTHY COMFORT FOOD

FOOD TRUCKS

AT STASH412 E. MAIN STREET(EAST OF PORTER)

BIG TRUCK TACOS

THE LOADED BOWL

TEX-MEX TACOS & TREATS

SATISFYING VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS

STUDIOS, SHOPS,

GALLERIES & MORE

WHAT: Featured Artist Samantha Lamb + Okie Barn DanceWHERE: STASH, 412 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: STASH gets back to its roots with a photography installation by Samantha

Lamb that portrays her love for Oklahoma as her way of saying goodbye before starting a new farm and phase of her life in Tennessee. And get out your best duds and swing

dresses for an Okie Barn Dance featuring live music from a collection of local musicians.

WHAT: Featured Artist Marissa RaglinWHERE: The Social Club, 209 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Social Club is celebrating their third birthday with lots of fun and

delicious refreshments. They’ll also be displaying the work of Oklahoma City collage artist Marissa Raglin, whose work was seen at this year’s Momentum.

WHAT: Featured Artists Bryan & David Rainbow + Music by Frank LawrenceWHERE: D.M. Wealth Management in the Financial Building, 201 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: D.M. Wealth Management is showcasing the work of Bryan and David

Rainbow in both their offices and the lobby of the Financial Building. Bryan focuses on imaginative works inspired by nature and texture, while David uses his skills as a

welder to transform metal remains into striking sculptures. Frank Lawrence will be on hand to provide the soundtrack to the evening as always!

WHAT: MystiKawaii Kloud KastleWHERE: Dope Chapel, 115 S. Crawford

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Dope Chapel invites you to unlock the power of friendship and love with

the spirit of Kawaii, transforming Dope Chapel into a MystiKawaii Kloud Kastle filled with stuffed animals, adorable art, colorful costumes, majestic melodies, and of course, cupcakes. Music provided by Troller, Mary Davidson, Ssleeperhold, Aw

Cmon, Julius the Robot, Glashiers and SimStim with art from Derrick Adams, Maria Alexandra, Jenna Bryan, Alli Campbell, Laurie Grace, Ed Gruber, Steve Loggins, Laura

McPheeters, Eric Piper, Manda Shae and Tracy ShiQuiang.

WHAT: ArtifactoryWHERE: Artifactory, 313 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Artifactory is a new shop and studio here in Downtown Norman. Make them feel

welcome, and check out the art, vintage goods and art class offerings.

WHAT: Featured Artist Kellen CarterWHERE: Coredination Pilates, 128 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Coredination Pilates is happy to present the work of featured artist Kellen Carter.

WHAT: Open StudiosWHERE: Artist Studios above MAINSITE, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Check out the latest work by painter Bill Williams and thread artist Juanita

Williams in the studios located directly above MAINSITE Contemporary Art.

WHAT: Featured MakersWHERE: Robinson’s Repurposed, 325 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Robinson’s Repurposed has items given an artistic touch by makers from

all over town.

WHAT: HEART by Roshni RobertWHERE: Gray Owl Coffee, 223 E. Gray

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Gray Owl Coffee has HEART on display, new watercolors on paper by

Roshni Robert, breaking from her illustrative work most people know her for. The exhibit focuses on color and shape assembled into a variety of abstractions.

WHAT: Keegan Hulsey’s In PerspectiveWHERE: Ashtanga Yoga Studio & Third Eye Gallery, 120 E. Tonhawa

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Ashtanga Yoga Studio & Third Eye Gallery welcomes Keegan Hulsey, an

interdisciplinary artist whose symbolist work centers on spiritual and socio-political subject matter, and his new exhibit In Perspective.

WHAT: The “Hairy Potter” Dan Harris + The Ladies at PlayWHERE: Sandalwood & Sage, 322 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Sandalwood & Sage is hosting the hairy potter. Locally famous and

nationally known potter, poet, philosopher and teacher Dan Harris is their featured artist. Musical guests The Ladies at Play will green up your St. Patty’s Day spirits with

their vivacious Celtic exuberance.

WHAT: Gallery 123 Opening + Featured Artist Kris FairchildWHERE: Gallery 123, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Gallery 123 invites everyone UP to see what’s new in the gallery, including works

be featured up and coming arist Kris Fairchild.

WHAT: Concert Poster ShowWHERE: Bluebonnet Bar, 321 E. Main

WHEN: 6 p.m.ABOUT: The Bluebonnet Bar will have over 20 original posters from past shows

created by local artists, many of them musicians, including Ali Harter, Kierston White, Erin Lofties, Brad Fielder and Josh Pitt. At 10 p.m., high-energy modern

bluegrass act Bread and Butter Band will perform.

WHAT: Featured Artist Adam HeilmanWHERE: The 419 Art Room, 131 E. Gray

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The 419 Art Room is open with new works by artist Adam Heilman.

2ND FRIDAY SHOWS

& PERFORMANCES

WHAT: 2nd Friday Concert Series: Jabee with Admirals & BowlseyWHERE: Opolis, 113 N. Crawford

WHEN: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.ABOUT: Norman Arts Council and Norman Music Festival present the 2nd Friday Concert Series, this time feature Oklahoma hip-hop favorite Jabee,

Stillwater indie rock band Admirals and the whimsical, genre defying Bowlsey. The show takes place at Opolis and starts at 9 p.m. It’s free, but 21+ only!

WHAT: Random Noise: Kim & The Created and Community PoolsWHERE: Guestroom Records, 125 E. Main

WHEN: 7:15 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Norman Arts Council and Guestroom Records are collaborating to bring you

Random Noise, an eclectic series bringing you even more free music during the art walk. This month features an especially cool lineup, featuring Burger Records-affliated garage rockers Kim & The Created (in the midst of a national tour), along with Oklahoma City punk outfit

Community Pools. It’ll start at 7:15 p.m. and wrap up before 9!

WHAT: Bread and Butter BandWHERE: Bluebonnet Bar, 321 E. Main

WHEN: 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Bluebonnet Bar is excited to host high-energy, modern bluegrass

act Bread and Butter Band. The show starts at 10 p.m.

WHAT: Performance by Reverend Red with Duane MarkWHERE: Red Brick Bar, 311 E. Main

WHEN: 8 p.m.ABOUT: Red Brick Bar has Reverend Red with Duane Mark playing this 2nd Friday

Norman Art Walk!