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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

405 DANCETHE 419 ART ROOM

AHIMSA YOGA & BEADSASHTANGA YOGA STUDIO

BALL & MORSEBELL’S MYSTICAL

BEGINNINGSBIGFOOT CREATIVEBREATHING RHYTHM

STUDIOBLUEBONNET BARDEPOT GALLERY

D.M. WEALTH MANAGEMENT DOPE CHAPEL

DREAMER CONCEPTSFIREHOUSE ART CENTER

GALLERY 123GUESTROOM RECORDS

JOY’S PALACEMAINSITE

CONTEMPORARY ARTMCMICHAEL MUSIC

MEDIEVAL FAIR

MICHELANGELO’S COFFEE & WINE BAR

NORMAN ARTS COUNCILNORMAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

OPOLISRED ROOM EVENT CENTER

SANDALWOOD & SAGETHE SOCIAL CLUB

STASHSTUDIO E

THE STUDIOS AT 420 MAINTHIRD EYE GALLERY

N O R M A N

OPEN STUDIOS

A W E E K E N D O F F U N

SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2014See where Norman artists work & create!

M O R E I N F O A T :

NORMANARTS.ORG

S A V E T H E D A T E !

NONPROFITS

WHAT: Closing Reception for A Softer Storm and Line of Flight + Artist TalkWHERE: MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main

WHEN: Artist Talk - 5 p.m. | Closing Reception - 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: MAINSITE closes out Elise Deringer’s A Softer Storm and Mohammad

Javaheri’s Line of Flight with a closing reception and special Artist Talk starting at 5 p.m. The two solo exhibitions were finished in the artist studios located above MAINSITE over the course of the past year. Deringer’s work is centered on loose recollections of landscapes created through a variety of materials like paint, ink,

dyes, salt, stone and sand, while Javaheri creates large scale oil paintings showcasing movement with layered, kinetic brush strokes. The Library Gallery showcases new

work by James Hammontree, an Oklahoma City artist and musician who performs with bands like Power Pyramid and Sex Snobs. Printmaker and illustrator Tiffany McKnight

will have pieces on display in the Water Closet Gallery.

WHAT: Opening Reception for Concepts & ModelsWHERE: Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Firehouse Art Center debuts Concepts & Models, the inaugural exhibition by The Nowhere Medium, a collective of individuals collaborating in multimedia. The

show features a variety of experimental pieces that were created as concepts for future artworks currently in production for Nowhere Medium’s next scheduled shows,

evolving with each showing, no two experiences are destined to be the same.

WHAT: Places … Spaces Between by Almira Hill Grammer + Harvest ReserveWHERE: The Depot, 200 S. Jones

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Depot will feature Places … Spaces Between, the work of Almira

Hill Grammer. She just recently showed work in the Oklahoma State Capitol Governor’s Gallery and is happy to present her newest richly colored paintings depicting barns and landscapes in The Depot. There will also be live music by

Harvest Reserve (Mark McClellan, Misti Prior and Brad & Lisa Raley).

WHAT: Medieval Fair Free Lecture Series: “Revival of Traditional Germanic Long Sword Fencing”

WHERE: Norman Public Library, Lowry Room, 225 N. WebsterWHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

ABOUT: Medieval Fair is presenting a free lecture on historical swordsmanship at the Norman Public Library in the Lowry Room.

“Revival of Traditional Germanic Long Sword Fencing” is presented by Master of Arms Jerry Benson of Redlands Fencing Center, along with

instructor Dustin Reagan and assistant Chad Unruh from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

WHAT: Finding Meaning: The Art of Recovery + POP UP Shops + McMichael Music Student Showcase

WHERE: Dreamer Concepts, 428 E. MainWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.

ABOUT: Dreamer Concepts is back and nearly done with its remodel at its new location, just in time for Finding Meaning: The Art of Recovery presented by

Thunderbird Clubhouse and Griffin Memorial Hospital. There will also be a variety of POP UP shops by a wide array of local makers, artisans and creators, along with the

McMichael Music Student Showcase that features the premiere of the McMichael Music Faculty Quartet.

FOOD TRUCKS

PINKY’S TACOS, LA GUMBO YA YA, THE SAUCEE SICILIAN & FRANK’S

WURST - 5:30 TO 9 PM AT THE LOVEWORKS PARKING LOT

(CORNER OF MAIN & SANTA FE)

BIG TRUCK TACOS & THE LOADED BOWL - 6 TO 9:30 PM AT

STASH (412 E. MAIN)

SUPER JUICE VEGETARIAN FOOD, SMOOTHIES & JUICE - 6 TO 9 PM

AT AHIMSA YOGA & BEADS (219 W. MAIN)

AT 2ND FRIDAY!

OCTOBER 22-23REGISTER NOW AT ARTS.OK.GOV

COMING TO NORMAN!

STUDIOS, SHOPS,

GALLERIES & MORE

WHAT: Featured Artist Aaron Stark + Big Truck Tacos & The Loaded BowlWHERE: STASH, 412 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: STASH has got the work of artist Aaron Stark, a Norman native,

photographer and maker who will be selling his bold, colorful, handmade planters. Big Truck Tacos and The Loaded Bowl will be serving up their respective Tex-Mex

and vegan fare out front!

WHAT: Featured Artist Amyie KaoWHERE: The Social Club, 209 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Social Club welcomes featured artist Amyie Kao of Mariposa Coffee Roastery. Mariposa will be serving up one-of-a-kind coffee drinks that night (and doing a pour over bar on Saturday morning), and 15% of art sales on Friday and

Saturday go to fund water wells in coffee communities.

WHAT: Artist Workshops by Drace FaceWHERE: Red Room Event Center

WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m.ABOUT: Red Room Event Center presents brief artist workshops by artist Drace

Face, who will teach his unique pen sketching technique to participants. It’s a come and go event featuring music and refreshments.

WHAT: Groovefest Kick-OffWHERE: Scissortail School of Art, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m.ABOUT: Scissortail School of Art and Create Peace OK present a Groovefest Kick-

Off, featuring poster sales, art by Rick Sinnett and a performance by Isaac Yates.

WHAT: Featured Artist Aaron Martin + Live Painting by Tom Farris/Hoka Skenandore & April Holder + DJ Micah Wesley

WHERE: Bigfoot Creative, 315 E. MainWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.

ABOUT: Bigfoot Creative is open and featuring the work of painter, photographer and mixed-media artist Aaron Martin, along with live painting by Tom Farris and the duo of Hoka Skenandore & April Holder. They’ll be auctioning off the product of their

live paint to the highest bidder! There’s also live music from DJ Micah Wesley.

WHAT: Funk PartyWHERE: Joy’s Palace, 300 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Joy’s Palace presents a Funk Party, a free show featuring the music of

Sapphire and DJ Adam.

ORENDAF I N K

O P O L I S & N O R M A N A R T S C O U N C I L P R E S E N T

8 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2014

$10-$12 | ALL-AGES 122 E. MAIN ST., NORMAN

(OF AZURE RAY)

MUTUAL BENEFITMUTUAL BENEFIT8 PM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014

MAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ART

O P O L I S & N O R M A N A R T S C O U N C I L P R E S E N T

$10 | ALL-AGES | 122 E. MAIN ST., NORMAN

WHAT: Featured Artists Nora Hall, Bill Boettcher & FAC Carving ClassWHERE: Ball & Morse, 111 N. Peters

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Ball and Morse asks you to join them in celebrating the work of

talented artist Nora Hall, stone carver Bill Boettcher and work by members of the Firehouse Art Center’s carving class. An assortment of beverages and

refreshments will be provided.

WHAT: Featured Artist Melanie Lyon + Music from Frank LawrenceWHERE: D.M. Wealth Management in the Vista Building, 201 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: D.M. Wealth Management invites you to see the work of

featured mixed-media artist Melanie Lyon and enjoy live music from the always entertaining Frank Lawrence.

WHAT: Dope Chapel’s Anti-Spectacle Fundraiser Phenomenon Preview + Music from Celadon City & Ben Hill + Fecal Dam, L O O M & More

WHERE: Dope Chapel, 115 S. CrawfordWHEN: 6 to 11 p.m.

ABOUT: Dope Chapel has a massive evening in store. There’s a sneak peek at Dope Chapel’s Anti-Spectacle Fundraiser Phenomenon, with features work from underground artists from across the country and local resident creative geniuses alike, including Curtis Jones, Elliott

Robbins, Sean Starwars, Tyler Krasowski and more. There will also be free, early entertainment from musical guests Ben Hill and Celadon City. At 9 p.m. the evening will transition into a special

experimental music showcase, featuring Norman’s own noise harbingers L O O M and OKC’s Lavaluxe along with touring aritsts Black Pillar, Aqua-Eroticum and Fecal Dam.

WHAT: Open Studios + Featured Artist Barry MagninWHERE: The Studios at 420 Main, 420 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9:30 p.m. ABOUT: The Studios at 420 Main are hosting guest artist Barry Mangin this month and

invites you up to see what their resident artists have been creating in the past month. Bring a blank t-shirt or tote bag to screenprint or create something of your own to take

home up in the studios.

WHAT: New Works from Skip HillWHERE: Third Eye Gallery at Ashtanga Yoga Studio, 120 E. Tonhawa

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. ABOUT: Third Eye Gallery and Ashtanga Yoga Studio is presenting a new exhibition

from Oklahoma favorite Skip Hill, pieces that fuse Hill’s signature international soul style with yoga motifs, poses and inner peace. There will also be live magic and music, along

with free body work/massages, plus snacks and refreshments.

WHAT: Drum Circle + Featured ArtistsWHERE: Bell’s Mystical Beginnings, 207 W. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Bell’s Mystical Beginnings will be open late with Tarot and Oracle Readers

available. There’s free Healing Touch Energy Therapies, art from local artists on display and a drum circle that the community is invited to participate in.

WHAT: Featured Artist Arisha BurlingameWHERE: Sandalwood & Sage, 322 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Sandalwood & Sage is expanding! Please join them as they

celebrate this exciting new venture with OKC native and award winning mosaic artist Arisha Burlingame.

WHAT: Gallery 123 OpeningWHERE: Gallery 123, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Gallery 123 asks you to come up and see all the new work their

resident artists, like Sylvia Miller, have created!

WHAT: Featured Artist Aaron QuinnWHERE: The 419 Art Room, 131 E. Gray

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: The 419 Art Room features new works by Oklahoma artist Aaron Quinn. Quinn works in India ink and brush, painting nature scene from local areas in black and white, emphasizing the structural complexity of nature.

WHAT: Featured Artist Bjorn BauerWHERE: Studio E, 220 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Studio E is housing pieces by Bjorn Bauer this month. Bauer’s work represents an emotional, visual response to life and the world we live in. They’ll

have snacks and refreshments on hand, as well!

WHAT: Live MusicWHERE: Michelangelo’s Coffee & Wine Bar, 207 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Michelangelo’s Coffee & Wine Bar has live music and work by local artists.

WHAT: Candelight Yoga & MoreWHERE: Ahimsa Yoga & Beads, 219 W. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Ahisma Yoga & Beads is offering Pre-Art-Walk Candelight Slow Flow

Yoga at 5 p.m. for $5. They’ll have an earring making table setup and the Super Juice Vegetarian Food, Smoothies & Juice Truck to grab a meal or beverage from, too!

WHAT: Tone Def Parade KaraokeWHERE: Opolis, 113 N. Crawford

WHEN: 8 p.m.ABOUT: Opolis invites you up to take a crack at your favorite song with Tone

Def Parade Karaoke. Doors open at 8 p.m. and cover is free.

2ND FRIDAY SHOWS

& PERFORMANCES

WHAT: Dave Broyles & Jenny Richelle Song SwapWHERE: Bluebonnet Bar, 321 E. Main

WHEN: 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Bluebonnet Bar hosts a song swap featuring Oklahoma singer-

songwriters Dave Broyles and Jenny Richelle.

WHAT: Sarah ReidWHERE: Guestroom Records, 125 E. Main

WHEN: 7:30 p.m.ABOUT: Guestroom Records presents a free performance by Norman singer-

songwriter Sarah Reid.

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WHAT: 2nd Friday Concert Series presents Horse Thief, Elms & Kyle ReidWHERE: Breathing Rhythm Studio, 315 Comanche

WHEN: 7 p.m.ABOUT: Norman Arts Council and Norman Music Festival present the

first installment of the 2nd Friday Concert Series, a yearlong collection of free concerts showcasing a variety of artists and genres across venues in

Downtown Norman each 2nd Friday Norman Art Walk. This month features OKC psych-folk favorites Horse Thief, Chelsey Cope-fronted indie outfit Elms

and Norman’s own Kyle Reid in a free show at Breathing Rhythm Studio starting at 7 p.m. It’s all-ages and open to the public!