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Oklahoma Today Main Street Issue: Launch Party
The Oklahoma Main Street Center and the Plaza District celebrate the release of the January/February issue of Oklahoma Today headlined as “The Complete Guide to Oklahoma’s 42 Main Street Communities” and indeed it is. The glossy pages of the magazine highlight the 42 Main Street communities in Oklahoma who are restoring and revitalizing their communities from the inside out. Even more, this issue is a testimony to the process and the Main Street movement across the state and the nation. In celebration of this anticipated issue, four launch parties will be held across the state, and the Plaza District will host the central celebration.
To kick off the Plaza District’s second Friday artwalk, LIVE on the Plaza, the launch party will commence at the renovated Plaza Theatre, now Lyric at the Plaza. Attendees will be able to view this very special issue, visit with Oklahoma Main Street Staff and other central Main Street communties, as well as tour the historic Lyric Theatre. After the celebration attendees can experience the many open business open for LIVE on the Plaza.
Join us, Friday, January 8th at 7 PM for this exciting moment in Oklahoma Main Street history, and this proud spotlight on many hard-working communities across the state.
Where:Lyric Theatre, 1727 NW 16th, 73106
When: Friday, January 8th, 7-8 PM
More info: Kristen Vails, 405-308-5991, kristen@plazadistrict.org
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!
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.
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!Plaza keeps it Hot!
LIVE on the Plaza Second Fridays
July 10th, 7-11 PM
NW 16th between Indiana & Blackwelder
Plaza District keeps summer hot with LIVE on the Plaza Second Fridays! Featured artists, live music and outdoor artist booths will compliment open businesses in the Plaza District.
Velvet Monkey Salon will be open and featuring artist Tony Westlund. DNA Galleries will host artist Billy Reid, whose work explores human emotion through the use of mixed media materials, exuberant textures and fresh color. Next door, Collected Thread will feature artist Lindsay Hall specializing in paper work, journals, photo albums, stationary, and such. She has made some special stuff for for this second Friday, such as some glass lanterns and message boards. Then make you way to Coffy’s Cafe for open an open mic night!
Next, head over at Convergence Collective, to check out the debut of 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 don’t forget to stop by Bad Grannies Bazaar for vintage and funky finds! Cross the street over to PhotoArt Studios for an open house, and then on to Paula & Company Realtors for live music and beverages and open spaces of No Regrets and 1708. Round the corner over to 1612 Gatewood for an open house for a great space for lease!
We are inviting YOU to come out and support the entire Plaza District! Join us for LIVE on the Plaza this Friday, July 10th 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.
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
Eggs a-LIVE! for LIVE on the Plaza second Fridays
LIVE on the Plaza, second Fridays
7-11 PM
NW 16th between Classen and Penn
The Plaza District’s LIVE on the Plaza Second Friday Artwalk blooms a packed schedule and fine introduction to spring. Eggs a-LIVE will start at 7 PM, allowing kids and adults yearning to act like kids- a chance to hunt for eggs full of unique Plaza District prizes. Some prizes include: a free kids craft kit, original artwork from DNA Galleries, handmade items from Collected Thread, gift certificates, kids dance lessons, candy, toys and more! Please find the Plaza District info table across from Lyric Theatre to start the hunt!
At 7:30, head over to PhotoArt Studios for a free film screening of deadCENTER films, and at 8 PM be sure not to miss the Balcum Rancum Live Pupptery at Bad Grannies Bazaar. Last month, Balcum Rancum told the story of “The Largest Mermaid”, so tune in this month to see the latest story!
Be sure to stop by DNA Galleries where Josh Heilaman has returned to OKC to show his latest work. Josh’s work in a variety of media, create environments heavy with seas, forests, and cities — all populated by creatures of whimsy and all expressing the multitude of emotions we as humans face today. From contentment to struggle, adornment to loneliness, Josh’s work gives us a glimpse into ourselves through his use of color and whimsical creatures. DNA Galleries has also worked with Josh to produce the first in a series of local artist limited edition T’s and will be releasing these to the public during the exhibit. Also beats by the favorite DJ Garistotle will be playing outside!
Next door, check out the clothing and accessories by designer Birdie, plus more handmade 
accessories, vintage clothes and art at Collected Thread! Then, head over to Performance Dancewear for free ballroom dance lessons. Paula and Co Realtors will be throwing a Plaza District ho-down with great music, food and fun! Visual Artist and Indie Craft artist will be displaying works in booths outdoors as well!
Also, Lyric at the Plaza will be showing “Woody Sez” at 8 PM. Lyric’s production of Woody Sez is the American premiere of a musical that met with rave reviews and delighted crowds across Europe! This gem of a show weaves the songs of Woody Guthrie together with excerpts and anecdotes from his writing to transport the audience through his fascinating, beautiful, and sometimes tragic life. Performed by a talented group of four versatile actor/musicians who play 15 instruments ranging from guitar and fiddle to jaw harp and dulcimer, the show brings to 
life the many people who are the fabric of Woody Guthrie’s amazing story. The cast’s infectious enjoyment, Woody’s incredible journey, and a stirring mix of moving ballads and energetic foot-stompers, including “This Land Is Your Land”, “Oklahoma Hills” and “This Train Is Bound For Glory”, all create a truly personal portrait of an Oklahoma legend and one of the world’s immortal troubadours. Check www.lyrictheatreokc.com for more showtimes!
Romance with a Twist-Feb 13th
The Plaza District and deadCENTER Film presents:
LIVE on the Plaza, Romance with a Twist
February 13th, 2009
7-11 PM
Whether you’ve got a date with your significant other, best friend, or with destiny for that matter…the Plaza District offers a uniquely romantic outing on the weekend of Saint Valentine. Spare the roses and champagne, and head out to LIVE on the Plaza, for Romance with a Twist on February 13, 2009! PhotoArt Studios will host deadCENTER Film’s Romance with a Twist, five shortSUITE films on the pitfalls of romance including:
-Owen’s Predicament
-Three Little Words
-Happily Ever After
-Me and Ruby sue
-Take You Out.
After the shortSUITE, head over to other Plaza District businesses such as Collected Thread who will be showcasing clothing designer Nora Bonnell and unique Valentine’s gifts. DNA Galleries will feature local artists and handmade gifts, while Bad Grannies Bazaar offers a diverse range of vintage, retro, modern hip, indie arts and crafts, and other curious goods. Also, check out other Plaza businesses Performance Dancewear, No Regrets Tattoo and Paula and Co for more local artists and events! Still seeking even more great ideas for Valentine’s Day? Don’t miss Lyric at the Plaza’s “The Who’s Tommy” for a one-of-a-kind theatrical performance!:
“The Who’s Tommy”
After witnessing terrible tragedy in his youth, Tommy turns pain into triumph when he becomes an international pinball superstar. Exhilarating and emotional, The Who’s Tommy uses classic rock-n-roll music to create an intense, one-of-a-kind experience that, in the end, is truly about self-acceptance and forgiveness.
February 5 – 21, 2009
Thursdays: 7:30pm
Fridays: 8:00pm
Saturdays: 2:00pm & 8:00pm
