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P A R T I C I P A T I N G BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

2 N D F R I D A Y

NORMAN ART WALK

PRESENTED BY

ARTIFACTORYART STUDIOS ABOVE

MAINSITEASHTANGA YOGA & THIRD EYE GALLERY

BIG TRUCK TACOSBIGFOOT CREATIVE

THE BLUEBONNET BARCHAMPIONS ON DISPLAYCOREDINATION PILATES

THE DEPOT GALLERY D.M. WEALTH

MANAGEMENTDOPE CHAPEL

DREAMER CONCEPTSENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

ADVISORY BOARD

FIREHOUSE ART CENTERFIRST FIDELITY BANK

GALLERY 123GRAY OWL COFFEE

GUESTROOM RECORDSGYPSY JUICE

THE HEALTHY HIPPOLA GUMBO YA YA

THE LOADED BOWLLOVEWORKS

MAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ART

MICHELANGELO’S COFFEE & WINE BAR

MODERN LOVENORMAN MUSIC

FESTIVAL

NORMAN ARTS COUNCILOPOLIS

PHIL-ME-UP CHEESESTEAKSPINKY’S ROLLING FRESH

PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEMRED BRICK BAR

ROBINSON’S REPURPOSED

SANDALWOOD & SAGESCISSORTAIL SCHOOL OF ART

THE SAUCEE SICILIANTHE SOCIAL CLUBSOONER THEATRE

STASHSTUDIO INK

VISIT NORMANWCH HANDMADE

SPONSORS

NONPROFITS

WHAT: Opening Reception for OU MFA Thesis Exhibition featuring Kim Rice and Brittney Guest

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

ABOUT: MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council debuts the latest OU MFA Thesis Exhibition, featuring artists Kim Rice and Brittney Guest.

WHAT: Opening Reception for the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Faculty ExhibitionWHERE: Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Firehouse Art Center has partnered with the faculty of Oklahoma Panhandle

State University’s art department to present an exhibition featuring their multi-disciplinary wor, include artists J. Bryon Test, Brent Shoulders, Larry Wiggins, Yvonne Sangster and David Elder.

WHAT: Firehouse Art Center Student Photography ShowWHERE: Visit Norman, 309 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Firehouse Art Center is collaborating with Visit Norman to showcase the work of

Firehouse photography students.

WHAT: Closing Reception for Ladies of Norman + Music by John Calvin AbneyWHERE: 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. They’ll be joined by musical guest John Calvin Abney

WHAT: Live demos by Kerri Shadid and Marc VinciguerraWHERE: Dreamer Concepts: A Community Art Space, 428 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Dreamer Concepts: A Community Art Space will host a demo by featured

artist Kerri Shadid, who is currently the Artist In Residence at the Skirvin Hotel in Downtown Oklahoma City. Dreamer Artist In Residence Marc Vinciguerra will be

sculpting live again and entering into the second phase of his monumental scultpure Triptyque. Come see his extremely elaborate scultpure technique in person.

WHAT: Water’s Worth It Poster Contest WinnersWHERE: Loveworks, 127 W. Main

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m.ABOUT: The Environmental Control Advisory Board is showcasing the winners of

the Water’s Worth It poster contest at Loveworks.

WHAT: A Wizard of Earthsea Book DiscussionWHERE: Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m.ABOUT: Pioneer Library System hosts a community book discussion as a part of

the Big Read from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Lowry Room of the Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster). The discussion will be centered around A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. LeGuin and lead by Matthew Price, co-owner of Speeding Bullet Comics,

co-writer The Posthuman Project and columnist and editor for The Oklahoman.

SAUCEE SICILIAN

PINKY’S ROLLING FRESH

THE HEALTHY HIPPO

WOOD-FIRED PIZZA + PASTA + SANDWICHES

HEALTH-CONSCIOUS EATS

HEALTHY COMFORT FOOD

FOOD TRUCKS

LA GUMBO YA YACAJUN CLASSICS

GYPSY JUICECLEANSING DRINKS & SALADS

PHILL-ME-UP CHEESESTAKS

THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE’S BEST EXPORT

AT THE

2ND FRIDAY FOOD TRUCK PARK

AT STASH

CORNER OF MAIN & SANTA FE(LOVEWORKS PARKING LOT)

412 E. MAIN STREET(EAST OF PORTER)

BIG TRUCK TACOS

THE LOADED BOWLTEX-MEX TACOS & TREATS

SATISFYING VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS

STUDIOS, SHOPS,

GALLERIES & MORE

WHAT: Featured Artist Bryan RainbowWHERE: The Social Club, 209 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Social Club showcases the work of Bryan Rainbow, along with the

usual treats and refreshments.

WHAT: Featured Artist Francisca Martinez Jensen + Music by Frank Lawrence & Heartbreak Rodeo

WHERE: D.M. Wealth Management in the Financial Building, 201 E. MainWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.

ABOUT: D.M. Wealth Management welcomes featured artist and photographer Francisca Jensen and featured musical guests Frank Lawrence and Heartbreak Rodeo.

WHAT: Artists Abby Bishop & Megan Jones + Audra and the WhippoorwhillsWHERE: STASH, 412 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: STASH hosts lovely art and great food trucks. Hand drawn artwork by artists and best friends Abby Bishop and Megan Jones will be on display. Grab

dinner with The Loaded Bowl or Big Truck Tacos. Audra and the Whippoorwhills will join in for live music.

WHAT: Opening Reception for We, A Lens to the EternalWHERE: Dope Chapel, 115 S. Crawford

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Dope Chapel debuts We, A Lens To The Eternal, the first show of a two-month, international tour feturing the printmaking, new media, sculpture, performance, zine and paintings of Eric Piper and Danny Gonzalez. They’ll give

an artist talk at 6:30 p.m.

WHAT: Artifactory OpeningWHERE: Artifactory, 313 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Artifactory is open with unique finds and art for your viewing pleasure.

WHAT: Painting LessonsWHERE: First Fidelity Bank, 131 E. Main

WHEN: 6:30 p.m.ABOUT: First Fidelity Bank is hosting a kids event for the 2nd Friday Norman Art

Walk. The first 20 kids to arrive will receive a free painting lesson from Brittany Harris, owner of Simply Art by Brtinnary. They’ll start the session around 6:30, but get your

kid there early to nab a spot.

WHAT: Silent AuctionWHERE: Scissortail School of Art, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Scissortail School of Art is hosting a silent auction of class art projects from

McKinley Elementary.

WHAT: Open Viewings + Modern Love Opening PartyWHERE: Artist Studios above MAINSITE, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Artist Studios above MAINSITE have new works by Bill and Juanita

Williams up for viewing. Modern Love welcomes you into their new studio space to enjoy refreshments, music and incredible art. They’ll also be offering up prizes to those who visit

their first 2nd Friday event.

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: Featured Artist Angela DeenWHERE: Coredination Pilates, 128 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Coredination Pilates hosts featured artist and photographer Angela Deen.

WHAT: Featured Artists Jacob Sargent and Jenny PattenWHERE: Studio Ink, 220 W. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Studio Ink features a bright, fun and detailed collection from Jacob Sargent, as

well as work by Jenny Patten.

WHAT: Featured Artists + Limited Edition PrintsWHERE: Bigfoot Creative, 315 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Bigfoot Creative is showcasing a variety of local artists and more!

WHAT: Gallery 123 5th AnniversaryWHERE: Gallery 123, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Gallery 123 invites everyone UP to celebrate its 5th anniversary, including

treats and new works by gallery artists Pam Bell, Nancy Brown, Bird & Dion Burnett, Louanne Duckworth, Kiki Hiott, Heidi James, Sylvia Miller, Steve Mouche,

Sherrie Phillips and Ally Richardson.

WHAT: WCH HandmadeWHERE: In front of Champions on Display, 223 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: WCH Handmade will be showcasing jewelry and art in front of new

apparel shop Champions On Display.

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: Graphic artist Jeff Dufour + Violinist Gus WeaverWHERE: Sandalwood & Sage, 322 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Sandalwood & Sage will host fractal imaginings of graphic artist Jeff

Dufour and the classical notes of violinist Gus Weaver. Dufour is a California native who just recently relocated to Norman, embracing digital design that is

inspired by nature and the sacred geometry of life.

2ND FRIDAY SHOWS

& PERFORMANCES

WHAT: 2nd Friday Concert Series: Chase Kerby & The Company Men with Annie Oakley and Foxburrows

WHERE: Breathing Rhythm Studio, 315 E. ComancheWHEN: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

ABOUT: Norman Arts Council and Norman Music Festival present the 2nd Friday Concert Series. This edition features the heartfelt indie rock of Chase Kerby &

The Company Men, along with twin-led folk outfit Annie Oakley and math rockers Foxburrows. The show takes place at Breathing Rhythm Studio and starts at 7 p.m.

It’s free and all-ages!

WHAT: Random Noise: Sardashhh + Aw CmonWHERE: 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 the smooth electronic sounds of Sardashhh and Aw Cmon. It’ll start at 7:15

p.m. and wrap up before 9!

WHAT: Empty BottlesWHERE: Bluebonnet Bar, 321 E. Main

WHEN: 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Bluebonnet Bar will bring the dance party with Norman’s favorite

outlaw country tribute band Empty Bottles. Go honky tonkin’!

WHAT: El Drifte + KaraokeWHERE: Red Brick Bar, 311 E. Main

WHEN: 8 p.m.ABOUT: Red Brick Bar has El Drifte playing this 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk,

followed by karaoke at 10 p.m.

WHAT: Art Walk KaraokeWHERE: Opolis, 113 N. Crawford

WHEN: 8 p.m.ABOUT: Opolis is alive with free art walk karaoke with their extensive collection of

choice indie, pop and rock cuts.