Thursday, September 30, 2010

We’ve got Barons tickets. And we’re willing to share.

So did we tell you we’re giving away Oklahoma City Barons tickets throughout the season? We’ve even got tickets to the inaugural game on October 9th. We know you don’t want to miss it. So fill out an entry form. Quick!

And while you’re anxiously awaiting the results, here’s an interview with Barons VP John Allgood on what we can expect during Oklahoma City’s first season to host an American League Hockey team. Let’s break some ice!

Friday, September 24, 2010

OKC’s comedy scene is up and coming, no joke

We’re loving what the folks over at OKC Comedy are doing. Bringing in national acts like Paul F. Tompkins and Todd Barry. Creating more opportunities for local comedians. And now letting us interview them for our blog.

Here’s Part 1 of our interview with OKC Comedy co-founder BradChad Porter. This guy has a lot to say. And most of it is interesting. So check it out.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Norman arts scene attracts statewide conference

The Oklahoma Arts Council has selected Norman as the location for its 2010 Oklahoma Arts Conference. Check out the excerpt below from an email sent to potential attendees — they’re really helping to spread the word about Norman’s arts scene! And if you’re an artist or arts supporter, this event is definitely for you. So please consider signing up!

Just a few miles south of the state’s bustling, sprawling capitol, Norman is a tight-knit community possessing the charm and hospitality of a small town yet offering many of the amenities available in a large city. A community with a seemingly dual personality, Norman benefits from its inclusion in the metro yet stands distinctly on its own with plenty to offer citizens and visitors alike.

More than just a college town whose lifeblood is the mass of youthful energy buzzing nine months a year, the Norman community is alive and vibrant throughout every season. Long after the hangover of spring finals, Jazz in June brings out over 50,000 enthusiasts for several days of music under the warm summer evening stars. Complement that with the Performing Arts Studio’s Summer Breeze Concert Series, family-friendly museums that consistently draw good crowds, a plethora of art galleries, live music venues and locally owned restaurants serving inspired dishes and suddenly Norman stands up to its billing as the state’s third largest city, providing a full calendar of entertainment and activities to rival the state’s major metro centers.
Sounds like a great place to hold an arts conference.

For two days in October, Norman is exactly where hundreds of artists, arts organizations, community developers, educators, arts presenters and creative professionals from all parts of Oklahoma will converge.

Just off the recently transformed Interstate 35, with its prominent display of public art to make our commutes a little brighter, the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center plays host to this year’s conference. The center is a brand new, state-of-the-art facility perfectly suited to bring together members of the state’s arts community under one roof.

A short venture via the conference’s complimentary shuttle service takes one to Norman’s downtown arts district, site of the popular 2nd Friday Circuit of Art. It is there that on a Tuesday evening in October one can find dozens of unique dining options, locally owned coffee shops and boutiques, and of course a variety of art spaces and live musical performance venues.

Though sometimes standing in the shadows of a rather large football stadium, the Norman arts and cultural scene has much to offer. It is this emerging arts scene that creates the perfect environment for conference goers to learn from experts in their fields, find inspiration, or just enjoy a Tuesday night out among friends.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Like local art? Like parties? Then join us at The ONE Party!

Here in Norman, we have a pretty amazing arts scene — due in large part to the support of the Norman Arts Council. Through their financial and volunteer support, we get to enjoy things like the Norman Music Festival, 2nd Friday Circuit of Art, Sooner Theatre, Medieval Fair, and Chocolate Festival.

And on September 23rd, we’ll get to enjoy one more event and one more opportunity to help the NAC help local artists. The ONE Party. It’s going to be a big one — with a galleried art show, live performances, a showcase of local restaurants and custom cocktails.  So please buy your tickets today and show your support for the arts in Norman. You’ll feel good AND have fun. Promise.