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FRIDAYCIRCUIT OF ART

NORMAN, OK

VISUAL GUIDE

OCTOBER 12, 2012

PRESENTED BY THE

NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL

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AT LOCAL

PRESENTED BY THE

NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

MAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ART: HOME OF THE NORMAN ARTS COUNCILFIREHOUSE ART CENTER

JACOBSON HOUSETHE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO

SOONER THEATRENORMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY

DREAMER CONCEPTSOU PRINT CLUB CLUB

SOONER ROTARY CLUBNORMAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

BIG TRUCK TACOSCUPCAKES TO GO GO

SONDER MUSIC, DANCE & ARTMASSIVE DOWNTOWN

THE SOCIAL CLUBBRUCE’S VINTAGE GUITARS & ANTIQUES

FUSION FITNESS & YOGALOCAL

GALLERY 123DOWNTOWN SOUND

AMPY SHANTYSTASH

THE PINK ELEPHANT CAFE AND TRÉS CANTINASANDALWOOD & SAGE

D.M. WEALTH MANAGEMENTTHE DELI

MICHELANGELO’S COFFEE & WINE BARTHE BLUE BONNET

MCNELLIE’S ABNER ALE HOUSE

ON THE COVER:

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AT LOCAL

KID’S CORNER

WHAT: Kid’s CornerWHERE: Parking lot adjacent to LWPB Architects and Planners, corner of Main & PetersWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Kid’s Corner plays host to master pumpkin carver David Holland, the Cimarron Opera at 7 p.m. with not-too-scray children’s songs, free hot chocolate, pumpking painting and a parent’s lounge.

ON A HUNT

To celebrate the new 2nd Friday map, Norman Arts Council is sponsoring our first ever Instagram Scavenger

Hunt.

You can use the map to guide you to the clues. When you find the

right item, snap a picture on your phone using the Instagram app.

Full instructions and signup will be at MAINSITE Contemporary Art on

Friday.

Whoever gets the most clues right will get a prize bundle that includes items from Astronomics, Gray Owl Coffee, STASH, LOCAL and more.

GET LIT

The Downtowners Association is looking into the feasibility of outlining the buildings in Downtown with

white lights. In order to test this, two different style of lights have been installed on 128 E. Main Street.

This happens to be the building right next to the Kid’s Corner!! When you stop by on Friday, take a look at

the lights and leave a comment. Let the Downtowners know which one you prefer!

NONPROFITS

WHAT: Lectures on Caddo artWHERE: Jacobson House,

609 Chautauqua WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.

ABOUT: Jeri Red Corn and Chase Earles will lecture on the

Caddo art and pottery that is currently on display.

WHAT: Performance by Arabesque and the work of Stephen SmithWHERE: The Performing Arts Studio, 200 S. JonesWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Catch world folk music from local husband-and-wife duo Arabesque while enjoying light refreshments and the work of impressionist painter Stephen Smith.

WHAT: Opening Reception for Bespoke 2012WHERE: MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Help welcome Bespoke: The Furniture & Lighting Design

Show. Also showing is work from OU design students Matt Magill and Max Duggan. The OU Printmaking Club Club will also be on hand to

screenprint Jones’ designs onto shirts and other fabric goods for $5, $10 if the club provides the shirt.

WHAT: The Best of VDub SessionsWHERE: Sooner Theatre, 101 E. Main

WHEN: 7 p.m.ABOUT: Catch a glimpse of some of Oklahoma’s best

and brightest local musicians playing unique renditions of their best songs inside a refinished Volkswagen bus.

WHAT: Reception for the Judy Osburn & Brett McDanel

ExhibitionWHERE: Firehouse Art Center,

444 South Flood AvenueWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.

ABOUT: The FAC Gallery’s latest exhibit brings an exciting

juxtaposition of elegant, classically styled work and inventive creations born of

object upcycling. Artists Judy Osburn and Brett McDanel apply

their individual expression on avian form with each focusing

on varied aspects of the subject’s character and anatomy.

WHAT: Sooner Rotary Club boothWHERE: Mitchell’s Jewelry, 218 E. MainWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Sooner Rotary Club members will display and sell arts and crafts produced by Sooner Rotary Club members.

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WHAT: Closing Reception for Dreamer 44: Doses of Dynamite

WHERE: Dreamer Concepts: An Art Space for Emerging Artists, 324 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Dreamer 44: Doses of Dynamite,

represents a lifetime of friendship and artistic growth. Kellen Carter and Travis Brassfield are excited and eager to share their work

with the local art community from their hometown. Both artists are passionate

about spreading aesthetic and cognitive enjoyment through their creations.

FOOD TRUCKS

WHAT: Cupcakes to Go GoWHERE: Kid’s Corner, corner of Main & PetersWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Oklahoma favorite sweet shop Cupcakes to Go Go will be dishing out its beloved sweet treats, including a pumpkin cupcake!

WHAT: Big Truck TacosWHERE: Parked by STASH, 412 E. MainWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m..ABOUT: The hugely popular Okla-homa traveling taco truck is dishing out its signature tacos and more.

GALLERIES,

SHOPS & STUDIO

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WHAT: Music from Wayne Cantwell and photography exhibit Urban WastelandWHERE: Sonder Music, Dance & Art, 225 E. Gray

WHEN: 7:30 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Photographer Marty Landers has photographed abandoned spaces

for the past six years. Documenting the past and giving a glimpse into the result of the throwaway age, Landers purposefully seeks out these undesired locations and gives each space a chance to tell its raw and unfiltered story. Cantwell plays

an exciting take on world folk music.

WHAT: Photographer Sharon FarrisWHERE: Bruce’s Vintage Guitars & Antiques

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Photographer Sharon Farris of Sharon Rae’s Photography will be

showcasing her latest work.

WHAT: Artist Studio Open HouseWHERE: 223 E. Main Street

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Come take a look at visual artist studio spaces opening up in Downtown Norman, including a spotlight studio with streetside access.

WHAT: Transfiguration by Sarah CapshawWHERE: The Social Club, 106 S. Crawford

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Oklahoma artist Sarah Capshaw displays her Transfiguration series, which

juxtaposes new and old materials to mirror the cycle of life and death.

WHAT: Work by Cassie StoverWHERE: Massive Downtown, 301 W. MainWHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Oklahoma native and tattoo artist Cassie Stover brings her bold, imaginative works to Massive Downtown with giveaways and drinks.

WHAT: Opening Reception for Auto Minutia by Jessi WilsonWHERE: LOCAL, 2252 W. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: LOCAL celebrates new featured artist, photographer Jessi Wilson, and her Auto Minutia exhibit with an opening reception with complimentary

food and wine.

WHAT: Open GalleryWHERE: Gallery 123, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 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, Heidi James, Michelle McKibbin-Kable, Dion Mayes-Burnett, Bird Burnett, Judith Prise, Pam Bell, Steve

Mouche and Nancy Peterson.

WHAT: The Paper Doll Project by Rai FordyceWHERE: Fusion Fitness & Yoga, 323 E. Main

WHEN: 7:30 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Rai Fordyce’s photography exhibit The Paper Doll

Project goes on display, along with refreshments and live belly dancing.

WHAT: Monster ThrashWHERE: Downtown Sound: A Music & Arts

Cooperative, 115 S. CrawfordWHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.

ABOUT: View art from Eric Piper, Elle Bits, Alicia Smith and Barry Magnin and a

performance from punk band Body Breakers.

WHAT: Ampy Shanty Grand OpeningWHERE: Ampy Shanty, 527 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Owned by the same people who run

Anty Shanty, Ampy Shanty — a used instrument and music accessory store — will host

performances by Penny Hill and Magnificient Bird to celebrate its grand opening.

WHAT: Art from Felix BleschWHERE: Gray Owl Coffee, 223

E. GrayWHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.

ABOUT: Take a look at drawings and paintings from Felix Blesch.

WHAT: Art from Adrienne Bowman

WHERE: The Pink Elephant Café and Trés Cantina

WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m.ABOUT: Take a look at work from featured artist Adrienne Bowman.

WHAT: Open Artist StudiosWHERE: Above MAINSITE, 122 E. MainWHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Check out the latest work from Skip Hill.

WHAT: The 4th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Celebration

WHERE: Sandalwood & SageWHEN: 7 to 10 p.m.

ABOUT: The fourth annual fiesta features decorations from

Astrud Reed, handicrafts, a candle lighting and altar, along

with live music from local favorite Alegria Real.

WHAT: Art by students at All Saints Catholic SchoolWHERE: Vista Building, 201 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Come take a look at outstanding student work of all mediums and

by all ages, done by students at All Saints Catholic School.

WHAT: Versus Opening ReceptionWHERE: STASH, 412 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Inspired by street art battles, STASH brings in student/teacher dual show Versus, which pits student Sarah Byars against longtime teacher Narciso Argüelles.

WHAT: Tracey Reed & FriendsWHERE: The Deli, 309 White

WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Folk musician Tracey Reed — backed by an assortment of her

friends and collaborators — plays a free show at The Deli.

WHAT: Versus Opening ReceptionWHERE: STASH, 412 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Inspired by street art battles, STASH brings in student/teacher dual show Versus, which pits student Sarah Byars against longtime teacher Narciso Argüelles.

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WHAT: 2nd Friday After PartyWHERE: LOCAL, 2262 W. Main

WHEN: 9 p.m.ABOUT: Grab a drink and listen to live musical

performances from SWAN, the Songwriters Association of Norman on LOCAL’s patio.

WHAT: Beau JenningsWHERE: McNellie’s Abner Ale House, 121 E. Main)

WHEN: 10 p.m.ABOUT: Catch Oklahoma’s own roots rocker Beau Jennings. Inspired by the likes of Tom Petty and Wilco, Jennings played

a packed out show at Summer Breeze in June.

WHAT: Black CanyonWHERE: The Blue Bonnet, 321 E. Main

WHEN: 10 p.m.ABOUT: Presented by Norman Music Festival and Norman Arts Council, the rowdy country rock band Black Canyon will get you

stompin’ and hollerin.’

WHAT: Allie Lauren & Joe HopkinsWHERE: Michelangelo’s Coffee & Wine Bar, 207 E. MainWHEN: 7 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Jazz songstress Allie Lauren will perform outside at 7 p.m. with folk artist Joe Hopkins playing inside at 8 p.m.