VISUAL GUIDE

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

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FRIDAYCIRCUIT OF ART

NORMAN, OK

PRESENTED BY THE

NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL

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PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

THE ARTIST STUDIOS ABOVE MAINSITEBIG TRUCK TACOSBISON WITCHES

THE BLUE BONNETD.M. WEALTH MANAGEMENT

DOWNTOWN SOUNDDREAMER CONCEPTS

FIREHOUSE ART CENTERFRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART

GALLERY 123JACOBSON HOUSE

LOCALMAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ART

MASSIVE DOWNTOWNMEDIEVAL FAIR

MCNELLIE’S ABNER ALE HOUSENORMAN ARTS COUNCIL

OPOLISTHE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO

PERSPECTIVEPINK ELEPHANT CAFÉ & TRÉS CANTINA

PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEMTHE PROJECT ROOM

SANDALWOOD & SAGETHE SOCIAL CLUB

STASHSTUDIO 360

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THE ONE EVENTA NIGHT OF SURREALIST FUN

BENEFITING NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL

7-11 P.M. SATURDAY, MARCH 30MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of Norman Arts Council

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT NORMANARTS.ORGOR BY CALLING 405-360-1162

PRESENTS

ACTIVITIES COURTESY OF ROSE ROCK SCHOOL

KID’S CORNER

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NONPROFITS

WHAT: Dreamer 47: Tour de QuartzWHERE: Dreamer Concepts: An Art Space for Emerging Artists, 324 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Dreamer Concepts comes alive with Dreamer 47: Tour de Quartz, a selection of

artwork created by Oklahoma high school students during the 2012 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain.

WHAT: Opening Reception for Entre Huellas y ArenasWHERE: MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 5:30 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council brings Peru to Oklahoma with Entre huellas y arenas, a photography exhibit arranged by the Honorary

Consulate of Peru in the State of Oklahoma. There will be a gallery talk at 5:30 p.m., followed by an opening reception that also celebrates Norman Arts Council Individual Artist Award

winner Craig Swan.

WHAT: Pioneer Library System presents Art Walk Culture TalkWHERE: Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster

WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m.ABOUT: Norman Public Library will host a Pioneer Library System-sponsored Art Walk

Culture Talk focused on Black History month with guest lecturer Rita Kereszeti in the Gallery Room at 6 p.m.

WHAT: American Indian Pop Art by Thomas Poolaw and Michael Elizondo Jr.WHERE: Jacobson House, 609 Chautauqua

WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Thomas Poolaw will give a lecture on the art on display, and Jacobson House is

selling Indian tacos — now with vegan options — from 5 to 8 p.m.

WHAT: Opening Reception for Into The VoidWHERE: Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is hosting the opening lecture and

reception for Into the Void, a sensory experience

that encompasses the entire optical spectrum

that acts as an ode to the founding members of the

Optical Art movement.

WHAT: Medieval Fair Free Lecture Series: Stephen LawWHERE: Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster

WHEN: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.ABOUT: Medieval Fair hosts the latest installment of the Medieval Fair Free Lecture Series from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Norman Public Library (225 N. Webster). Stephen Law

will lecture on The Dragon Ships of Oslo: Oseberg, Gokstad and Tune.

WHAT: Closing Reception for George WilliamsWHERE: The Performing Arts Studio, 200 S. Jones

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Performing Arts Studio closes out an

exhibit from nature photographer George Williams. The John Arnold Band will also play their unique blend of bluegrass,

country swing, jazz and rock.

WHAT: Growing Things: Community Building Through the ArtsWHERE: Firehouse Art Center, 444 South Flood AvenueWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Firehouse Art Center presents the final installation of work created during a 3-month (December through February) project that engaged elementary school children in exercises in the elements of design and the art of printmaking. Growing Things: Community Building Through the Arts has over 2,000 children from at least four area schools in the creation of a forest installation in the FAC Gallery. Each school group will also create a second set of prints for installation at their own school. OU print students will be printing t-shirts, either for free or a small donation to FAC’s children’s art programming if the shirt is provided by the Firehouse.

WHAT: Big Truck TacosWHERE: Parked by STASH,

412 E. MainWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m..

ABOUT: The hugely popular Oklahoma traveling taco truck is dishing out its signature tacos and more (weather permitting).

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WHAT: The 2nd Friday Art Rock ShowWHERE: Sandalwood & Sage

WHEN: 7 p.m.ABOUT: Sandalwood & Sage welcomes the 2nd Friday Art Rock show, featuring new arrivals of gem & mineral specimens, meteroites, amber, fossils, gemstones, Southwest

jewlery, tumbled rocks, salt lamps and more.

WHAT: Photographs by Samantha LambWHERE: The Social Club, 106 S. Crawford

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Social Club displays the dreamy, heart-warming work of

photographer Samantha Lamb. Mariposa Coffee Roastery will have their mobile espresso bar set up to serve delicious

brews as well.

WHAT: Art from Jayce CogburnWHERE: Unlabeled, 1272 N. Interstate

WHEN: OngoingABOUT: Unlabeled Apparel showcases the quirky pop-art pieces of Durant

artist Jayce Cogburn. Cogburn creates woodcuts of off-the-wall animal creatures with bold colors.

WHAT: The Imaginary Family Project book release + John Calvin & FriendsWHERE: STASH, 412 E. MainWHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: STASH celebrates the book release of The Imaginary Family Project, a compilation of 52 short stories by 51 different authors. Organized by Quentin Bomgardner and sponsored by The Red Dirt Chronicles, the project asked authors to create an imagined history for a “found” photograph acquired at a flea market, garage sale or eBay. John Calvin and Friends will also perform.

WHAT: Open Artist StudiosWHERE: Above MAINSITE, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Artist Studios above MAINSITE feature several new pieces by Bill Williams and Skip Hill, as well as Maggy’s Thread’s new line of baby items,

handcrafted by Juanita Williams.

WHAT: Closing Reception for Stuart WhitisWHERE: LOCAL, 2252 W. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: LOCAL celebrates the bold, provocative pieces by Whitis — which

combine the influence of street graffiti, art defacement and death under a bright color palette — with complimentary refreshments.

WHAT: The Art of James Smith and Photo Kissing BoothWHERE: Massive Downtown, 301 W. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Massive Downtown hosts the wonderfully weird work of

Oklahoma City artist James Smith (of local punk outfit The Boom Bang), along with a photo kissing booth by Ashley Porton Photography. A limited-run “Local FTW” shirt is available for free with a purchase of $50 or more.

WHAT: Santa Maria Explosiva CeremonyWHERE: Downtown Sound: A Music & Arts Cooperative, 115 S. Crawford

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Engage with art from Alicia Smith, Eric Piper and Michael Wilson.

WHAT: Open GalleryWHERE: Gallery 123, 123

E. MainWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.

ABOUT: Gallery 123 is inviting visitors up to see the

new works from all of the artists in the gallery, including

Kiki Hiott, Ally Richardson (pictured), Heidi James,

Michelle McKibbin-Kable, Dion Mayes-Burnett, Bird

Burnett, Judith Prise, Pam Bell, Steve Mouche, Nancy Peterson and Sylvia Miller.

WHAT: Opening reception for Judith A. Osborne’s In the Manner of Crows, and Other Modern Parables

WHERE: Third Eye Gallery, 120 E. TonhawaWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.

ABOUT: Third Eye Gallery returns with the opening reception for their newest exhibition In the Manner of Crows, and Other Modern Parables by Judith A.

Osborne. Refreshments will be on hand, along with AcroYoga demonstrations.

WHAT: McMichael Music Rock Clinic PerformancesWHERE: Studio 360, 109 N. Crawford

WHEN: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.ABOUT: Studio 360 is hosting the rock clinic bands from McMichael Music. The ages of the students range from 12 to 18-years-old, and the genres covered run

from current pop hits to classic rock.

WHAT: Music from Songwriters Association Norman (SWAN)WHERE: The Pink Elephant Café and Trés Cantina, 305 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m.ABOUT: Pink Elephant Café and Trés Cantina (305 E. Main) comes alive with

performances by Songwriter Association of Norman (SWAN) members Daddy Love and Friends.

WHAT: Performance by Leah CondrenWHERE: Michelangelo’s Coffee & Wine Bar, 207 E. Main

WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Michelangelo’s Coffee and Wine Bar warms up with the soothing voice of pop

pianist Leah Condren. .

WHAT: Book Signing with Korey McMahonWHERE: D.M. Wealth Management in the Vista Building, 201 E. MainWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: D.M. Wealth Management welcomes professional snowboarder turned business owner Korey McMahon, who will be signing copies of his new book on marketing tactics.

WHAT: 19th Annual Norman Mardi Gras Parade Fundraiser WHERE: The Project Room, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Project Room hosts the 19th Annual Norman Mardi Gras Parade

Fundraiser with gumbo from Midway Grocery and mask painting. The parade marches down Main Street the following night at 7 p.m.

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WHAT: Jacob Abello with Junebug Spade and Power PyramidWHERE: Opolis, 113 N. Crawford

WHEN: 10 p.m.ABOUT: Norman pop artist Jacob Abello performs with indie

rockers Junebug Spade and upstart shoegaze outfit Power Pyramid.

WHAT: Elton JenkinsWHERE: McNellie’s Abner Ale House,

121 E. Main WHEN: 10 p.m.

ABOUT: Catch a solo performance by Elton Jenkins

WHAT: DJ Timmy BWHERE: Bison Witches (211 E. Main)WHEN: 10 p.m. ABOUT: Bison Witches heats up with DJ Timmy B spinning through the night

WHAT: Kierston White & Friends + Ramsay MidwoodWHERE: The Blue Bonnet, 321 E. Main

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Blue Bonnet has a free performance by Kierston White & Friends from

7:30 to 9:30 p.m., followed by folk troubadour Ramsay Midwood at 10 p.m. for $5.