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LIVE it up, Short n’ sweet
So much to do in this action-packed LIVE on the Plaza, so I thought I’d make a short and sweet listing to guide you through the night!
Bad Granny’s Bazaar-vintage, retro, antiques and funky finds. LIVE music by Sleeper
PhotoArt Studios-Deadcenter Film Screenings. llan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family, by Bryan Beasley and Steeped by Peter Hermes 8 pm
Shop Good- Grand Opening. Apparel, accessories and more all benefiting a local or global cause. Live music by Gum
Coffy’s Cafe-open mic. Gluten-free and vegetarian meals, coffee and tea
JuJu Gallery- Grand Opening. Art by Cryptolicious Creations, Spiritual Sparkles, Felix Matos. Hosting book author Dennis McDonald. Raffle for gift basket
Chaparney-Art Opening with works by Don Narcomey and guest artists Ron Ferrell, Larry Pickering and Joe Slack.
No Regrets Tattoo- $40 Oklahoma themed tattoos. First come first serve
Parts & Labor- Open house
1708-private party
Paula & Co.-Thanksgiving dinner and open house. Kareoke after 9 pm
DNA Galleries-Featured artist Michelle Heimes McRay. Oklahoma inspired merchandise
Collected Thread-open house. Oklahoma inspired merchandise
Velvet Monkey-Live music by Asleep, Audience, Dream! 7 pm
LIVE on the Plaza Nov 13th. Happy Birthday Oklahoma!
UPCOMING LIVE- November 13th
LIVE on the Plaza Second Fridays
November 13th, 7-11 PM
NW 16th between Indiana & Blackwelder
Happy Birthday to..Oklahoma! The Plaza District celebrates the birthday of our great state!
Kick things off by visit
ing the grand opening of one of the newest businesses, Shop Good. Although Shop Good has had temporary roots outdoors this summer, it debuts it’s permanent retail space within The Convergence Collective. Shop Good boasts socially-conscious, hand-printed, earth-friendly, wearable art. A portion of all proceeds are donated to local or global cause. Check their fabulous space out while jamming to LIVE music by Gum!
Then head to the district’s newest gallery,JuJu Gallery at 1612 NW 16th. JuJu will feature the creative works by Cyrpt-o-licious Creations, Sp
iritual Sparkles and Felix Matos. Celebrate this last Friday the 13th, by visiting with Oklahoma horror author Dennis McDonald who will be promoting his newest collection of short stories, “13 Nightmares”. Be sure to enter for a chance to win a JuJu Gift Basket!
Oklahoma is in America, and deadCENTER Films will be featuring “Give thanks … for America!” at PhotoArt Studios at 8:30 PM. This collection is as diverse as the US itself. From a doc about a celebrated Native American artist or the oldest man to run for Congress to a quiet narrative about love through a window, these shorts capture the various sparks of inspiration and determination that are uniquely American.
Featuring OK Films: Unconquered: Allan Houser and the Legacy of One Apache Family, by Bryan Beasley…and Steeped by Peter Hermes (filmed in Portland)
Oklahoma Ts at DNA Galleries
Also giving thanks, will be Paula & Company Realtors who will host a Thanksgiving dinner open to all!For more Oklahoma goodies, be sure to visit DNA Galleries and Collected Thread who will all be featuring local Oklahoma designers and art. DNA Galleries will also feature Oklahoma artist Michelle Heimes McRay. Then hop over to Velvet Monkey Salon featuring live music by Oklahoma band Captain C-Note at 7 PM.
Last but not least, be sure to check out open houses at 1708, Charparney and open mic at Coffy’s Cafe. Bad Granny’s Bazaar will also be open with funky, warm and fuzzy finds for this
Support Local Art Ts at DNA Galleries
winter with live music by Sleeper, plus a chance to take your photo with Ceasar the 255 lb Friendly Monster Dog! All proceeds benefit the Central Oklahoma Humane Society!
THIS week in the Plaza
It’s a great week in the Plaza District, check it out!
at Lyric at the Plaza!…..
Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. From Oct 22nd – Nov 1st click for ticket info!
October 22 – November 1, 2009
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays: 7:30pm
Fridays & Saturdays: 8:00pm
Saturday Matinee: 2:00pm Sunday Matinee: 3:00pm
It’s Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award winning classic musical thriller, with all its gothic gore, lush songs, and romantic melodrama. Along with the sinister Mrs. Lovett and her special recipe for meat pies, Sweeney Todd and his barber’s blades bring betrayal, revenge, madness, and bloody murder to the city of London. Sondheim’s complex and haunting score is the perfect companion to the Halloween season, bringing to life one of musical theatre’s darkest heroes.
Starring Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner as Mrs. Lovett!
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Then, on Friday October 23rd, help us celebrate DNA Galleries One Year Anniversary!
longboard deck show – friday october 23rd 7-11pm
It’s been a year and DNA is still here! This in itself is cause to celebrate, but they decided to go all out and make it a part of their longboard deck show that’s been in the works for the past 8 months. They have given decks to a variety of local artists to customize. In case you aren’t familiar with longboards, these aren’t regular skateboard decks they measure roughly 3′ in length and ride a lot like a surfboard would on cement. They will have DNA shirts, freebies, beer and wine available for this one night reception! Find us on the map here.
Customized decks by local artists:
Cassie Stover, Ashley Smith, Josh Reynolds, Shawn Vali, Sara Atlee, Josh Heilaman, Bombs Away, Brandi Downham, Kris Kanaly, Fernando Cassias, Jason Pawley, Matty Lynch, Shawn Winfield, Tanner Frady, Stephanie Evans, Michael Combs, Dusty Gilpin, Eric Lyons, Brooke Rowland, Dylan and Amanda Bradway
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Plaza District in
Ghouls Gone Wild Parade-Sat Oct 24th, 7-9 PM
We’ll have an entry in the parade, plus an after party at 611 Creative (611 N Broadway Ave)
LIVE on the Plaza: September
LIVE on the Plaza Second Fridays
September 11th, 7-11 PM
NW 16th between Indiana & Blackwelder
Plaza District starts to keep it cool with a perfect evening to welcome the changing season!
Collected Thread celebrates their one year anniversary with live music by BRINE WEBB at 8 PM and THE PRETTY BLACK CHAINS at 9 PM, limited edition merchandise, a raffle for Samantha Lamb artwork plus much more!
Then head next door to Velvet Monkey Salon to check out the awesome new space, featured artist BEN POTTER and funky style from the vintage shop.
Down at PhotoArt Studios check out September deadCENTER Film Sustainable September. These shorts focus on your mother – EARTH! How to treat her better, live longer, support your farmers, and get that good clean feeling from doing the right thing with our food and our planet. 7-8:30 PM
Featuring OK Films:
-Chase the Can from the Dept. of Environmental Quality
-Food for Thought by Stefanie Gowdy
Don’t forget to head over down to Convergence Collective, to check out Shop Good. Come shop where you know EVERY purchase will benefit a local or global cause impacting communities for good. There will be a wide variety of items for sale and just as wide a variety of beneficiaries, so you’ll get to change the world in a lot of ways just by visiting one store! Women Are Not Weapons, The Spero Project, International Refugees in OKC, and many other groups will be present, and selling items for you to SHOP GOOD!
Other outdoor art booths will be on display and also stop by Bad Grannies Bazaar for “Dorm Life Style” for those college kids, plus live music. Then head on to Paula & Company Realtors for late night kareoke. 1708 willhost an open house, coffee and great conversation.
We are inviting YOU to come out and support the entire Plaza District! Join us for LIVE on the Plaza on Friday, September 11th from 7-11 PM!
For more info about LIVE on the Plaza Second Fridays call 405-308-5991. The Plaza District is located on NW 16th between Indiana and Blackwelder Avenues, on street parking and lot parking will be available in the district, while neighborhood parking is available on the north side of the district.
Head Back to School with Style at Live on the Plaza
Want to head back to school with style? The Plaza District is here to help!
Now is the perfect time to get that haircut or color you’ve always wanted. Velvet Monkey Salon has ½ price Wednesdays for new clients. After your new do, check out what they have to offer in the vintage clothing store. They’ll make you look good for that first day of class.
Sending the kiddos off to college? DNA Galleries has got you covered with the Oklahoma care package. Home won’t seem too far way when your student has pictures, magnets, a t-shirt and their very own Oklahoma to cuddle, when their yearning for a little Home sweet ‘Homa’. Then take a gander at the new billboard messenger bag line and find something to help lug those heavy books around campus.
Next, step on over to Collected Thread and pick up some new threads for school. Summer clothes are being marked-down and all vintage clothes will be on sale for $5.00 dollars during Live on the Plaza. Take a look at some accessories to spice up any outfit and don’t forget to grab a laptop cover to protect your computer.
To make your dorm or apartment feel like home you gotta decorate! Bad Granny’s Bazaar has got one-of-a-kind home décor to help add some panache to your place. Pick up some vinyl records to hang on the wall and peruse the shop for some cool retro knick-knacks, to really give your pad some style. You never know what you might find at Bad Granny’s!
Learn some new moves at Everything Goes Dance Studio. They offer classes in Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Latin, and Hip-Hop. Tumbling and ballet classes are available for the little ones. You can enroll now thru August 22nd and boys are half price!
We are inviting YOU to come out and support the entire Plaza District! Join us for LIVE on the Plaza on Friday, August 14th from 7-11 PM!
For more info about LIVE on the Plaza Second Fridays call 405-308-5991. The Plaza District is located on NW 16th between Indiana and Blackwelder Avenues, on street parking and lot parking will be available in the district, while neighborhood parking is available on the north side of the district.
Live on the Plaza – August 14th
UPCOMING LIVE- August 14th
No Regrets Tattoo celebrates their one year anniversary with live music by The Tastebuds and Jabee, LIVE graffiti by Tree and Leaf, plus food and beverages. Join them in celebration, check out their tattoo work, listen to great music and watch live graffiti art demonstrations.
‘s are back!Don’t forget to head over down to Convergence Collective, to check out Shop Good. Come shop where you know EVERY purchase will benefit a local or global cause impacting communities for good. There will be a wide variety of items for sale and just as wide a variety of beneficiaries, so you’ll get to change the world in a lot of ways just by visiting one store! Women Are Not Weapons, The Spero Project, International Refugees in OKC, and many other groups will be present, and selling items for you to SHOP GOOD!Call to Artists & Bands: 2009 Plaza District Festival
The Plaza District Association will host the 2009 Plaza District Festival on Saturday, October 3rd from 3-11 PM. The festival highlights a wide array of performing artists, visual artists, live musicians and interactive art education. The festival is open to the public, drawing audiences from across Oklahoma City and the surrounding areas, and offers the surrounding neighborhoods an arts festival right in the heart of their community. A grand stage set in the center of the Plaza District provides performing artists a space to showcase their talent. Kick back and enjoy spotlight bands from the Oklahoma City music scene with the Plaza District Music Fest! We hope you can make it! For more information and Applications click here!
LIVE on the Plaza, Velvet Monkey Salon Grand Opening!
June 12th, 7-11 PM 1700 block of NW 16th
Plaza District is taking it back in time to the hey day of the district, Rockabilly style! In celebration of the grand opening of Velvet Monkey Salon, LIVE on the Plaza Second Fridays will have plenty of Rockabilly, featured artists, live music, fashion and more! New businesses and building renovations such as Velvet Monkey Salon are bringing the Plaza District back to the buzzing commercial district it was from the 1930s-60′s. Please join us as we celebrate this comeback!
The fun kicks off at 7 PM at Velvet Monkey Salon where plenty of funky style and art is sure to be found. Local groups including Hellkats bike gang, Red Dirt Rebellion Rollergirls, Roadkillers Car Club, Psuedodance burlesque, and DJ ATM will be buzzing about the newly renovated Velvet Monkey Salon! Featured artist Olivia Frisbee from LA will also be exhibiting art. This grand opening celebration is also a pre-party event for the Rockabilly 50′s Fashion show at Bolero Tapas Bar & Spanish Grill beginning at 11 PM.
Next door, visit Collected Thread to see the collage work of Amy Coldren, plus a great assortment of local handmade and vintage items. Next door to Collected, DNA Galleries will host artist Spencer Tracy, as well as handmade art, accessories and clothes!
Cross the street over to Paula & Co, 1708 and No Regrets Tattoo and enter the courtyard for live pyschobilly music by Billy Joe Winghead, outdoor grilling, food and refreshments. Other stops on the west end of the district include open mic at Coffy’s Cafe, featured artists at Convergence Collective, vintage items Bad Grannies Bazaar, outdoor artist booths and an open house at PhotoArt Studios.
For more info about LIVE on the Plaza Second Fridays call 405-308-5991. The Plaza District is located on NW 16th between Indiana and Blackwelder Avenues, on street parking and lot parking will be available in the district, while neighborhood parking is available on the north side of the district.
deadCENTER unveils ‘Sneak Peek’
Short program highlights features and shorts for the upcoming festival at LIVE on the Plaza,
Friday May 8th 7:30 PM- Photo Art Studios 1738 NW 16th
deadCENTER Film screens short films on the first Thursday of every month at the XO Lounge in the Colcord Building, downtown Oklahoma City and the second Friday of every month with LIVE On the Plaza in the Plaza District and with Art a’la Cart at the Fred Jones Jr., Museum of Art in Norman.
For May, deadCENTER will showcase a few short films and trailers screening at the 9th annual fest, which is June 10-14. During this five-day period, more than 90 films will be shown at eight downtown venues. Several films made in Oklahoma or by Oklahomans will be part of this year’s offerings, as will national features, award-winning documentaries and entertaining short films.
The short programs for deadCENTER are arranged thematically so audiences can quickly find a program to suit their taste. For the Sneak Peek in May, deadCENTER will screen “The Spam Job” from Comedy Shorts, “Where Nightmares Feed” from Okie Shorts and “Special Delivery” from Quirky Shorts. “For the May screening, we wanted to showcase the variety deadCENTER offers in a very short time,” states Chief Operating Officer, Kim Haywood. “The May Sneak Peek only runs about 30minutes, but you get a fun sense of the scope of the festival in June,” she continues. The Sneak Peek also premieres two trailers for feature films, “Official Rejection” and “Weather Girl.”
The XO Lounge, which hosts the monthly event, will continue to run beer and drink specials for the screening on Thursday, May 7th. Doors open at 8:15pm and the program begins at 8:30pm. Must be 21 to enter. The LIVE on the Plaza screening will be at PhotoArt Photography Studio at 1738 NW 16th St in the Plaza District on Friday, May 8th. Doors open at 7pm and the program begins at 7:30pm. Art a’la Cart at the Fred Jones Jr., Museum of Art in Norman is also on Friday, May 8th and has screenings every half-hour from 6-9pm. These events are free and open to the public.
For more information, please visit www.deadcenterfilm.org
Take Your Momma Out! This Friday!
LIVE on the Plaza Second Fridays present “Take Your Momma Out”, a unique evening to entertain, hang out with, or buy gifts for your dear mom. At 8 PM, Lyric Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias”.’Delicate as magnolias, but tough as steel’ are six Southern women who face sadness and loss by finding support, solace, and most of all laughter in their strong bonds of friendship. Made famous by the film starring Dolly Parton and Julia Roberts, Steel Magnolias celebrates the incredible spirit of strong women. A great opportunity to see a fabulous performance and experience the Lyric Theatre. Tickets can be purchased by calling 405.524.9310
Over at Collected Thread, bring mom to the “Plaid Explosion” where there will be plenty of plaid clothing, headbands, earrings, bags, hair bows, rings, and more, plus first 5 people to bring their mom get a pair of free earrings! Next door at DNA Galleries, be sure to come out and support emerging artist Amanda Dyer. This is sure to be a colorfully creative show filled with inspiring works. Live music will be provided by The Workweek. DNA Galleries will also be launching a fun new line of dresses created by Big Mama Productions, just in time for summer and Mother’s Day!
Join us for the grand opening of 1708, a co-op of creative professionals Cafe Evoke Catering, Josh McCullock Photography and Gibson Events. 1708 opens their space with refreshments, hors d oeuvers and lively conversation! Another new business, Coffy’s Cafe will be open with coffee, gluten free meals and live music, located at 1739 NW 16th.
Other shops and business will feature special mothers day retail promotions, discounts and give-aways! Be sure not to miss the deadCENTER short suite screening at 7:30 at PhotoArt Studios, and the outdoor artist booths! Hope you can join us!
