DANCE IS A GREAT
GIFT FOR YEAR END
GIVING

By Nancy Condit

Oklahoma City is truly lucky to have five professional
dance companies that are worthy of and need financial 
support. Please consider these companies, listed in
alphabetical order:

Hartel Dance Company -- modern dance
Oklahoma City Ballet -- classical and contemporary ballet
Perpetual Motion Dance -- modern and aerial dance
RACE Dance Company -- jazz, hip-hop and contemporary
     dance
Theater Upon A StarDanceSwan -- children's creative dance     
     company


 

OKC MOA
SCHEDULE

VISIT  |  SEE  |  LEARN  |  CONNECT  |  SUPPORT  |  EAT  |  TICKETS December 29, 2015 As a reminder, we will be closed New Year's Day New Year's Eve at OKCMOA Ring in the New Year at OKCMOA! Opening Night at OKCMOA We're honored to be a part of The Arts Council of Oklahoma City's Opening Night on New Year's Eve! We'll have live music and entertainment by Allie Lauren and OKC Improv from 7 to 11 p.m.!   Wristbands: $8 in advance || $10 at the door Roof Terrace Celebration Our Roof Terrace has the perfect view! Enjoy a glass of champagne or sparkling grape juice while you watch the fireworks at midnight (weather permitting). $5 for Members || $10 for non-Members Purchase Roof Terrace tickets here! New Year's Eve Dinner at the Museum Cafe Enjoy an elegant five-course meal at the Museum Cafe and complimentary tickets to the Roof Terrace Celebration (see details above)!  Make reservations at (405) 235-6262 and click here for details. *Please note that the Museum Cafe is fully booked from 8 p.m. until midnight. Reservations are still available between 5 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Thank you for your support! A great city deserves a great art museum. OKCMOA invites you to help us continue to enrich the cultural life of Oklahoma City through a gift to the Museum's Annual Fund. As a privately funded nonprofit, the Museum relies on your investment to continue the outstanding programs we provide year-round. Click here to learn about how you can help us continue to enrich lives through the visual arts. This Week at OKCMOA Wednesday, December 30 Film Ponyo (Dubbed), 2:00 p.m. Kiki's Delivery Service (Subtitled), 5:30 p.m. Thursday, December 31 (New Year's Eve) Film Porco Rosso (Dubbed), 2:00 p.m. New Year's Eve at OKCMOA No Drop-In Yoga or Art After 5. Galleries and lobby will be closed from 5 to 7 p.m. in preparation for New Year's Eve festivities. Opening Night, live music, and galleries open 7 to 11 p.m. Champagne toast on the Roof Terrace from 11:30 to 12:15 p.m. New Year's Eve Dinner at the Museum Cafe Friday, January 1 (New Year's Day) The Museum and Museum Cafe are closed. Saturday, January 2 (Normal business hours resume) Drop-In Yoga, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop-In Art, Sun Catchers, 1 to 4 p.m. Film In Jackson Heights, 2 p.m.  The Winding Stream: The Carters, The Cashes And The Course Of Country Music, 7 p.m. Sunday, January 3 Film The Winding Stream: The Carters, The Cashes And The Course Of Country Music, 2 p.m. In Jackson Heights, 5 p.m.    The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is a proud partner of Adventure Road! Plan your adventure at adventureroad.com. 415 Couch Drive | Oklahoma City, OK  73102 | (405) 236-3100 | www.okcmoa.com

From staff sources Oklahoma City Museum of Art | 415 Couch Drive | Oklahoma City | OK | 73102

OKC MUSEUM OF ART
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

VISIT  |  SEE  |  LEARN  |  CONNECT  |  SUPPORT  |  EAT  |  TICKETS  December 22, 2015 The Museum will be closed for the following holidays: Christmas - Friday, December 25 New Years Day - Friday, January 1 Winter Break at OKCMOA Bring the entire family to the Museum during winter break! Enjoy the vibrant, beloved anime series of Studio Ghibli by internationally acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki, and explore the new kids' Discovery Packs free with admission.  Discovery Packs ignite the imagination with hands-on gallery learning, sketching, color theory, artist fun facts, and so much more! We appreciate your support! A great city deserves a great art museum. OKCMOA invites you to help us continue to enrich the cultural life of Oklahoma City through a gift to the Museum's Annual Fund. As a privately funded nonprofit, the Museum relies on your investment to continue the outstanding programs we provide year-round. Click here to learn about how you can help us continue to enrich lives through the visual arts. This Week at OKCMOA Wednesday, December 23 Film Jingle Bell Rocks!, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) No Drop-In Yoga, Art After 5, or film screenings The Museum closes at 2 p.m. The Museum Cafe closes at 3 p.m. Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day) The Museum and Museum Cafe are closed. Saturday, December 26 (Normal business hours resume) Drop-In Yoga, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop-In Art, Winter Watercolor Landscapes, 1 to 4 p.m. Film Kiki's Delivery Service (Dubbed), 2 p.m.  Castle in the Sky (Dubbed), 5:30 p.m. Porco Rosso (Subtitled), 8 p.m. Sunday, December 27 Film Ponyo (Dubbed), 2 p.m. Castle in the Sky (Subtitled), 5:30 p.m.   The Oklahoma City Museum of Art is a proud partner of Adventure Road! Plan your adventure at adventureroad.com. 415 Couch Drive | Oklahoma City, OK  73102 | (405) 236-3100 | www.okcmoa.com

OKC BALLET OFFERS $13 RUSH
TICKETS TO NUTCRACKER

Oklahoma City Ballet has announced that discounted tickets will be offered 30 minutes prior to curtain time for those not able to afford full-priced tickets to this year's production of The Nutcracker. 

“We have had so many people contact us saying they wish they could attend but cannot afford to take their family, that just is not right. The arts are for everyone,” said Executive Director Shane Jewell. “Everyone should experience the magic of the beautiful production.”

Rush tickets are only $13 per ticket, but will only be available 30 minutes prior to curtain time. There are no guarantees for seat placements or number of seats together. 

Performances take place on Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Monday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. 

In addition, Oklahoma City Ballet will be taking “Ticket donations” for those not able to afford even the discounted cost of the tickets.  For every $13 donated to this program, 1 ticket will be provided free of charge to an attendee that cannot afford it.  All performances take place at the Civic Center Music Hall, 201 North Walker, Oklahoma City.

If you would like to help underwrite the cost of this program, please visit www.okcballet.com/donate and note “Nutcracker tickets” in the “In honor of” section.

All “Rush Discount” tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Simply go to the box office 30 minutes prior to the show desired and ask for the rush discounted ticket. 

 From staff sources

OPENING NIGHT 2016

Ring in the New Year at Opening Night 2016! Your favorite family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration is back and better than ever! Downtown OKC is the setting for a variety of performances, an unforgettable children's area, and a fireworks extravaganza at midnight!  Learn all the details here and don't forget to purchase your wristband! $8 in advance will get you access to all the Opening Night festivities. Wristbands can be purchased at metro-area 7-Eleven store, Homeland store, MidFirst Bank locations, OKC Museum of Art, and at the event. Children 5 and under are free!  Race in to the New Year! Before Opening Night festivities kick off at 7 pm, join us for the 3rd annual Finale 5k, presented by INTEGRIS. This festive 5K run will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Finale Site in Bicentennial Park downtown. 5K runners receive an Opening Night wristband, t-shirt, and finisher's medal. Winners receive an original work of art and a Red Coyote gift card! Most festively dressed wins a prize as well! Register now! Proceeds from the Finale 5k supports Arts Council OKC programs like All Access Arts and Festival of the Arts. Fa-La-La in to Lunch! Art Moves has a holiday fun filled schedule this month! From Saxy Santa to ice sculptures, there is plenty of arts to chose from to get you in the holiday spirit! See the full schedule at artscouncilokc.com. Eager to follow Art Moves all year round? Click "Add Art Moves Events to Calendar" on our website and your calendar will sync up!  Help us achieve our mission of bringing the arts and community together by donating or sign up to be an official Arts Council OKC volunteer! Let's get social! @artscouncilokc     #artscouncilokc Thank you to our Sponsors!

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