ART WALK GUIDE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

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FRIDAYCIRCUIT OF ART

NORMAN, OK

PRESENTED BY THE

NORMAN ARTS COUNCIL

ON THE COVER:

RUTH (BORUM) LOVELAND

AT THE SOCIAL CLUB

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

ABNER ALE HOUSETHE ARTIST STUDIOS ABOVE MAINSITE

BIG TRUCK TACOSD.M. WEALTH MANAGEMENT

DREAMER CONCEPTSFIREHOUSE ART CENTERFUSION FITNESS & YOGA

GALLERY 123GRAY OWL COFFEEJACOBSON HOUSE

JOY’S PALACELOCAL

MAINSITE CONTEMPORARY ARTLWPB ARCHITECTURE MCMICHAEL MUSIC

NORMAN ARTS COUNCILOKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT

OF MENTAL HEALTH OPOLIS

THE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIOTHE PROJECT ROOM

SANDALWOOD & SAGETHE SOCIAL CLUB

STASHTHIRD EYE GALLERY

THUNDERBIRD CLUBHOUSETRES CANTINA

ON THE COVER:

RUTH (BORUM) LOVELAND

AT THE SOCIAL CLUB

stash turns 3flashback friday

friday the 13th of september 2013

free

6-11 @ 412 e. main stgood times for all

music by djs cosmonautilus & max artho & blacktop democracy + friends

ACTIVITIES COURTESY OF ROSE ROCK SCHOOL

KID’S CORNER

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KID’S CORNER

FROM 6-8 p.m. PARKING LOT AT PETERS & MAIN

NONPROFITS

WHAT: Closing Reception for Skip Hill’s Under The Mango TreeWHERE: MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council

closes out Skip Hill’s Under The Mango Tree (left page), featuring the newest works from the Oklahoma favorite inspired by a recent stay in Brazil, boasting

the same bold color and energy of his previous beloved pieces. Work by printmaker, OU MFA student and Norman Arts Council Individual Artist

Award winner Jessi Wilson (left) will be displayed in the Library Gallery, while Dismember, a collection of digital collages by Norman graphic artist Joshua

Boydston (right) can be seen in the Water Closet Gallery.

WHAT: McMichael Music Rock Clinic Bands, Duct Tape Darlings and Street ArtWHERE: Dreamer Concepts: An Art Space for Emerging Artists, 324 E. Main

WHEN: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.ABOUT: Dreamer Concepts becomes a hub for a variety of emerging craftsmen,

musicians and graffiti artists, featuring live music by McMichael Music Studio’s Rock Clinic bands, accessories by Duct Tape Darlings (Grace Spores and Esther White, 10 and 11 years of age respectively) and graffiti art from Andy Jacobs, Kellen Carter and Robert Levering

on the back patio!

Picture from CR8 N SK8

Graffiti Refresh at Blake Baldwin

Skate Park

WHAT: CLAY 2013WHERE: Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Firehouse Art Center debuts CLAY 2013, a national juried exhibtion featuring artists from across the country — including Anastasia Gabriel (top) and Brad Blair (right). $1,500 in prizes will be awarded to the artists. Firehouse Art Center has been a leader in ceramic arts

since its establishment by a trio of Norman potters in 1971.

WHAT: Opening Reception for Jacqueline Iskander WHERE: The Performing Arts Studio, 200 S. Jones

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Performing Arts Studio proudly displays the work of Tulsa mosaic artist Jacqueline Iskander, who began exploring the world of mosaic in 1996, studying with

masters in both the United States and Italy. Light refreshments will be served with music provided by a graduate student string duo from the University of Oklahoma.

WHAT: Lois Smoky: Traditionalist and Trailblazer ExhibitWHERE: Jacobson House, 609 Chautauqua

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Jacobson House presents Lois Smoky: Traditionalist and Trailblazer Exhibit,

artwork, programs and presentations honoring the “Kiowa 6” and Lois “Bougetah” Smoky.

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).

FOOD TRUCKS

GALLERIES,

SHOPS & STUDIO

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WHAT: “Meet the Salon” & Featured Artist Ruth (Borum) Loveland WHERE: The Social Club, 209 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Social Club features the work of Norman artist Ruth

(Borum) Loveland, inviting people to “Meet The Salon” with a photo booth, refreshments and giveaways.

WHAT: Flashback Friday & Featured Artist Sheeron SalinasWHERE: STASH, 412 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m.ABOUT: STASH celebrates its 3rd Birthday with Flashback Friday,

featuring music by DJs Cosmonautilus and Max Artho, along with Blacktop Democracy + Friends. There will also be food trucks, a photo wall, vintage

cars and the featured work of nature photographer Sheeron Salinas.

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

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Artist Studios above MAINSITE features new watercolors and oil paintings

by Bill Williams, as well as Maggy’s Thread’s new line of spring and summer hats, handcrafted by Juanita Williams. Go meet the artists and see where they work!

WHAT: Finding Meaning: The Art of Recovery + Sneak Peek of Joy’s Hot New Orleans Jazz Cabaret Show

WHERE: Joy’s Palace, 300 E. MainWHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.

ABOUT: Joy’s Palace hosts Finding Meaning: The Art of Recovery, an art happening in celebration of recovery presented by The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substan Abuse Services and Thunderbird Clubhouse. The New Orleans Hot Jazz

Burlesque Show preview will also run from 7 to 10 p.m.

WHAT: Featured Artist Lana LeighWHERE: Gray Owl Coffee, 223 E. Gray

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Gray Owl Coffee showcases Oklahoma-by-way-of-Houston artist Lana Leigh, her work combines layers of delicate textures with subtle colors to create ethereal forms that

unify human anatomy with shapes from nature.

WHAT: Gallery 123 2nd Friday OpeningWHERE: Gallery 123, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Gallery 123 features new work from the gallery artists. Come up and meet the

artists and grab some free snacks and refreshments!

WHAT: Featured Artist Tom KuhnsWHERE: Tres Cantina & Grill, 305 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Grab a margarita and check out the work of painter Tom Kuhns.

WHAT: India: A Mosaic & Lecture from BNS IyengarWHERE: Third Eye Gallery & Ashtanga Yoga Studio, 120 E. Tonhawa

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m. ABOUT: Third Eye Gallery & Ashtanga Yoga Studio see the return of

photographer Andrew L. Strout with a collection of recent work titled India: A Mosaic. Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga master BNS Iyengar — in the midst of his first visit to the United States — will kick off the evening with a free public lecture

from 6 to 7 p.m. Homemade Chai and Indian treats will be on hand.

WHAT: Featured Artist Vicki MaenzaWHERE: LOCAL, 2262 W. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: LOCAL hosts an opening reception for featured artist Vicki Maenza

with free snacks and refreshments.

WHAT: Featured Artists Melissa and Jonathon Manning & Performances by Frank Lawrence and Grace + Sophia

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

ABOUT: D.M. Wealth Management features the work of Oklahoma artists Melissa and Jonathon Manning. Frank Lawrence and Grace + Sophia will be

performing a free show out front.

WHAT: Groovefest FundraiserWHERE: The Project Room, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Project Room invites you to help raise funds for 51st Annual Groovefest, which

takes place on Sunday, September 29. with face painting and Groovefest shirts!

WHAT: A Night of Blues & Reggae + Tarot ReadingsWHERE: Sandalwood & Sage, 322 E. Main

WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Sandalwood & Sage welcomes a night of Blues & Reggae with musical guests

Jahruba & The Broke Brothers. Lauren Kelly will be available for Tarot readings and 3rd Eye portraits, and complimentary refreshments will be served.

WHAT: Art Sale Benefitting BARHDWHERE: Fusion Fitness & Yoga, 323 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Fusion Fitness and Yoga will be hosting an art sale to benefit BARHD, a

nonprofit dedicated to funding of schools, offering healthcare and clean water to the people of Uganda.

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WHAT: LIVE@BLACKWATCH with Dead Sea ChoirWHERE: Blackwatch Studios, 107 W. Comanche (Behind Building)

WHEN: 9 p.m.ABOUT: Check out Tulsa-based alternative act Dead Sea Choir as its live show is

filmed and recorded in a rock-doc style live production event. Cover is $5.

WHAT: ADDverse EffectsWHERE: Tres Cantina & Grill, 305 E. Main

WHEN: 9 p.m.ABOUT: Tres Cantina & Grill showcases one of Oklahoma’s best live hip-hop acts

ADDverse Effects with a free performance at 9 p.m.

WHAT: Elton Jenkins BandWHERE: Abner Ale House, 121 E. Main

WHEN: 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Abner Ale House hosts a free performance by the Elton Jenkins Band

at 9 p.m.

WHAT: Body Breakers with Spraypaint & Psychotic ReactionWHERE: Red Brick Bar, 311 E. Main

WHEN: 10 p.m.ABOUT: Get your ears blitzed with the punk rock trio of Body Breakers,

Spraypaint (Austin) and Psychotic Reactions.

WHAT: Scott H. Biram and Black Pistol FireWHERE: Opolis, 113 N. Crawford

WHEN: 9 p.m.ABOUT: Opolis features the outlaw punk stylings of one-man band Scott H. Biram,

along with Black Pistol Fire, at 8 p.m. Cover is $12 day of show.