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A Plaziful Weekend
Just wanted to highlight some great things going on in the Plaza District this weekend!
First off, don’t miss out on our friends in the Paseo for the Paseo Arts Festival going on all weekend! Dylan and Amanda Brady will be live painting Saturday night from 5-9pm. Visit The Paseo for more info!
Collected Thread will be having a HUGE sale Friday and Saturday! Lot’s of great handmade and local merchandise, visit Collected Thread for more info!
DNA Galleries has some awesome new T-shirts. Check out the mil bottle and Tower Theatre shirts by Lindsay Harkness. On Saturday, DNA will debut red “Support Local Art” shirts–in kiddie sizes too! Visit DNA Galleries for more info!
Warpaint Clothing will have 1/2 vintage t-shirt sale on Friday and Saturday as well!
Scorecards Bar is hosting a Biker Rally for the Make-A-Wish Foundation on Saturday 3pm-close. Hang out with the biker crowd and support Make A Wish!
So come visit the Plaza District on this great weekend, all the shops will be open Friday and Saturday including Collected Thread, DNA Galleries, Coffy’s Cafe, Shop Good, Bad Granny’s Bazaar, JuJu Gallery, No Regrets Tattoo, & Warpaint Clothing (Warpaint is open Sunday 1-6)
Plant the Plaza! April 30th!
Spring is near, and the Plaza District is gearing up for a beautiful season. Help the Plaza District Association “Plant the Plaza” by volunteering your time or your dollars to our spring beautification!
We need volunteers for Saturday, April 30th from 9am-1pm (2 shifts available). We will be planting, weeding and cleaning the district! Additionally, we are looking to raise funds to purchase needed materials for the event, such as soil, mulch, landscape materials and volunteer supplies. Please use the links below to donate your time or dollars…both are appreciated!!
Donate Here!~~~~~~~~~~~ Volunteer Here!
We are thrilled our Plant the Plaza sponsor, RED DIRT PLANTS will be providing plants for our district! RED DIRT PLANTS/Guthrie Greenhouses has been a primary grower and distributor of annuals, perennials, vegetables and groundcovers since 1892. Utilizing eight acres of greenhouses and five acres of outdoor growing space, they supply top-quality plants to garden centers, farm stores and hardware stores in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas. All plants are grown locally, nurtured by resident horticulturists and accustomed to midwestern weather. By limiting the states they ship to, they’re able to deliver delicate spring and fall crops at the peak of health, freshness and consumer demand.
Plaza District is proud to partner with such a locally focused, Oklahoma owned and operated company for this event, a true testament to our philosophy of “Keeping It Local” in Oklahoma!
Workspace in the Plaza District
The Plaza District Association is moving offices into a renovated 2nd story space in the middle of the Plaza District. We are seeing if there might be anyone interested in sharing this open office space. For more details, please email kristen@plazadistrict.org
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
Plaza and MAPS 3
If you aren’t familiar with the MAPS 3 proposal to be voted on December 8th, please visit www.okc.gov/maps3/, or www.yesformaps.com to learn more.
As director of the Plaza District Association, I really wanted to shine some light on the possibilities this proposal could bring to our district. Aside from the many benefits these projects will add to the entire city, there are a few that have the potential to become incredibly beneficial to the Plaza District.
Convention Center-We need a convention center. The opportunity to have large amounts of visitors spending money (downtown, hotels, food) in our city (and then leaving) is one of the greatest aspects of this proposal. When people travel, even on conventions and conferences, they will shop. What does one do before traveling? Well, they get online and search for things to do. I know, that by the time our new convention center is built, when a traveler googles “things to do in oklahoma city” the Plaza District will come up as one of the places to be. They’ll want to come to DNA Galleries to get a Oklahoma tshirt, or handmade scarf from Collected Thread. They’ll notice there’s a unique performance happening at Lyric Theatre while they are in town. That’s why the Plaza needs the convention center. Our district holds the local, unique flavor that visitors long for.
Transit-While it will be our job to get their attention, they’ll need to be able to get here easily. We’re lucky to have the buses stopping in our district, but the public using the buses are not the public using many of our businesses. While the first phase of public transit will be met with MAPS 3, it will likely not extend this far into 16th. It is important that the groundwork for public transit is laid, and that it is laid now. My hope is this will open doors in public transit to the plaza for the future.
All in all, the increased tourism generated from these projects will not only benefit the Plaza District, but the city as a whole. Many of the other projects will play an integral role in the further development of our district. While not a direct impact for the plaza, the focus on health initiatives associated with the trails, senior centers are so valuable for a state ranked so high in obesity. The cultural opportunities the park and river projects will provide are exciting-venues, public art and gatherings that will enhance the arts in our state.
I posted this blog for, and encourage discussion. Feel free to comment your ideas and views. Also, we will be hosting a MAPS 3 Forum on Monday, November 23rd with Mayor Cornett at 5:30 PM. PhotoArt Studios 1738 NW 16th. Please come to learn more. Feel free to email me at kristen@plazadistrict.org for more info.
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!
