PERPETUAL MOTION DANCE
INVITES YOU TO 
CORA'S DOOR 8:00 P.M. MAY 3-5,
AND 2:00 P.M. MAY 6TH AT
OKLA. CONTEMPORARY ARTS
CENTER

You are invited!

Thursday, May 3, 2018 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center 3000 General Pershing Ave. Okc, OK 73107

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Perpetual Motion Dance presents a modern fable about a family in transition and a young girl traversing turbulent fantasy lands to reach her isolated parents. This will be the first story-based production in the company’s sixteen-year history and is family friendly. 

Cora’s Door is a story told through the imagination of a child as she explores hidden family secrets of past and present.  Following their 2017 residency at Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Perpetual Motion’s creative team was inspired to build on the resulting fantastical elements to craft a story that speaks to adults and kids alike. The concert will take place May 3^rd-5^th 8:00pm and May 6^th 2:00pm at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Tickets available at www.perpetualmotiondance.org $25 Adult ($20 in Advance), $20 Student/Senior ($15 in Advance). Group discounts available.

These concerts, funded in part by a matching grant from the Oklahoma Arts Council, and additionally by donors and ticket sales, tour the state to bring this unique art form to a variety of settings including college, rural and urban audiences. Additional support provided by The Kirkpatrick Family Fund. 

Cora’s Door features choreography created by artistic director Michelle Moeller and company members Emily Dawson, Paige Fischer, Kayla Jenkins, Hannah McKeachnie, Alana Murray, Amy Nevius and Caitlin Robinson. 

Hair, make-up & body paint designed by Kayla Jenkins of Shear Balance Salon. Photography provided by Brittany Smith - From Britt's Eye View. The promotional video was created by Kyle Van Osdol .

Perpetual Motion Dance

TODAY IS THE LAST
DAY OF THE ARTS FESTIVAL
UNTIL 6 P.M. IN 
BICENTENNIAL PARK

OKCMOA HAS A 
FREE DAY SUNDAY, 
MAY 6, INSPIRED BY
THE SPECIAL EXHIBITION
"THE NEW ART: A
MILESTONE COLLECTION
FIFTY YEARS LATER"

SONIC Free Family Day, where everyone is welcome, returns to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 6. Inspired by the special exhibition, "The New Art: A Milestone Collection Fifty Years Later," the event will feature kindie rock band the Sugar Free Allstars; a collaborative art project inspired by the work of Josef Albers; a monoprint make-and-take activity and more activities throughout the galleries. It's all made possible by SONIC, America's Drive-In.

"'The New Art' highlights one of the Museum's most incredible collections," said Tracy Truels, director of learning and engagement. "The theme 'Shape, Color, Pop!' honors the legacy of this collection with activities and performances inspired by the bright, colorful art in the exhibition. The whole family will enjoy dancing with children's duo Spaghetti Eddie, reading along during Super-Sized Storytime with the Metropolitan Library System and sketching in the galleries. Parking is free on Sundays, so this can be a completely free outing for the whole family. I encourage everyone to visit."

Free admission to the Museum includes the exhibitions, "The New Art," "Apichatpong Weerasethakul: The Serenity of Madness," "The Art of Oklahoma" and "Dale Chihuly: Magic & Light."

"SONIC is committed to supporting the arts in Oklahoma City," said Christi Woodworth, vice president of public relations for SONIC. "Not only is admission free, but the activities and performances throughout the day encourage all visitors to engage and participate. We are thrilled that thousands of Oklahoma City residents and visitors have taken advantage of this wonderful opportunity."

SONIC Free Family Day Performance Schedule

Kelsey Hoops and Jeremy Philo - Hula Hooping and More! Noon - 3 p.m.

Live Artist Demo by Patrick Riley, Noon - 3 p.m.

Super-Sized Storytime!12:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.

Spaghetti Eddie,1:30 p.m.

Sugar Free Allstars, 4 p.m.

The full schedule can be found at http://www.okcmoa.com/visit/events/sonic-free-family-day-4/

ARTSPACE AT UNTITLED
STEAMROLLER PRINT FEST
SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 10 a. - 6 p.

All are welcome to join us on Saturday, April 28th from 10am-6pm for a FREE printmaking festival in the Deep Deuce district of Oklahoma City! 

The Steamroller Festival at Artspace at Untitled brings the city together through art, community, music, and local flavor! The yearly one-day festival features the printing of large-scale wood blocks, which have been carved by over 100 artists leading up the festival, and will be printed on Tyvek with a 5 ton steamroller all day during the event.

The festival will also include artist demonstrations, food trucks, live performances, local art for sale, kids and family activities, pop up shops, and more! This year don't forget to stick around for a live performance by Jabee in our garden for April's Deep Deuce Sessions music event at 7pm, which is also free and open to the public.

Check out the full list of activities here!

Copyright © 2017 [Artspace] at Untitled, All rights reserved. 1 NE 3rd Street Oklahoma City, OK, 73104 | (405) 815-9995 Hours: Tues - Sat 10am - 6pm, Closed: Sun & Mon

Don't miss the 2018 Steamroller Woodblock Exhibition opening on Thursday, April 26th, from 5-8pm

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
APRIL 24 - APRIL 29th
AT BICENTENNIAL PARK

Festival of the Arts 2018

Join us for Oklahoma City's Annual "Rite of Spring"!

April 24-April 29^th, Bicentennial Park

to the east of the Civic Center

The annual Festival of the Arts returns to Oklahoma City April 24 to 29 with more than 140 of the nation's finest artists, an expanded children's art field, returning food favorites, culinary demonstrations and three performing arts stages featuring over 250 performances.

The 2018 Festival in Bicentennial Park marks the 52^nd annual event for Arts Council Oklahoma City. Event co-chairs for this year's festival are Molly McBride and Paul Tyler. Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free, and the festival is expected to attract more than 700,000 visitors.

More than 400 artists submitted visual art for the Festival jury process and 144 were selected with media including oils, water, drawing and printmaking, photography, ceramics, glass, sculpture, fiber, jewelry, wood and two and three-dimensional works.

Continuing its celebration of the culinary arts, the Festival will feature 31 vendors in International Food Rowa with proceeds benefitting local nonprofit organizations.

This year's event features an expanded children's art field where participants can complete three art projects for $3. The face painting area also will include more extensive options in addition to the traditional $1 designs.

All proceeds from Festival of the Arts support Arts Council Oklahoma City's year-round, free and low-cost arts programming throughout the greater Oklahoma City community.

Arts Council Oklahoma City is a non-profit 501 ©(3) organization dedicated to bringing the arts and the community together through free or low-cost cultural events and a variety of arts outreach activities that impact underserved populations. Each year, Arts Council events, programs and services reach nearly one million Oklahoma City residents and visitors. Arts Council Oklahoma City is sponsored by Devon Energy Corporation, MidFirst Bank, Inasmuch Foundation, The Oklahoman and NewsOK.com, OGE Energy Corporation, Ozarka Water & Coffee Service, Sonic - America's Drive-in, ICG, Toucan Production, Oklahoma City Thunder and Tyler Media. Arts Council Oklahoma City receives funding from the Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and the Kirkpatrick Family Foundation and is an Allied Arts member agency. For more information, call 405-270-4848 or visit www.ArtsCouncilOKC.com.

SIKH CELEBRATION 
RESCHEDULED TO
MAY 12th BECAUSE OF
RAIN ON SATURDAY

Due to the continuing forecast for rain on Saturday, the Sikh Baisakhi Mela has been rescheduled to May 12, 2018. Please ignore the rain date in the flyers sent out earlier. Any inconvenience caused is regretted. This program is being shared with you by The Interfaith Alliance for your information.

I CAN ONLY IMAGINE 
OFFICIAL STATE 
INSPIRATIONAL SONG

Oklahoma Legislature Designates “I Can Only Imagine” as Official State Inspirational Song

April 20, 2018 - Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin has signed House Bill No. 3473 into law, declaring MercyMe’s multi-platinum hit “I Can Only Imagine” the official state inspirational song of Oklahoma. The declaration comes during the theatrical release of the locally-filmed blockbuster of the same title in recognition and support of the film’s continued success.

After sowing roots in Oklahoma in the 1990’s, MercyMe frontman Bart Millard wrote the hit single “I Can Only Imagine”, drawing inspiration from his own life and relationships. The song gained mainstream recognition in 2003 and has since remained the best-selling Christian song of all time. The inspiring true story behind the crossover hit later became the concept for the film, allowing Oklahoma to serve as the primary location for the production.

Directed by Jon and Andrew Erwin, the film boasts an all-star cast including Academy Award-winner Cloris Leachman (“The Last Picture Show”), Dennis Quaid (“The Rookie”), country singer/actor Trace Adkins and Broadway’s J. Michael Finley (“Les Miserables”). Principal photography took place for “I Can Only Imagine” in Oklahoma and wrapped in January 2017. The film was distributed nationwide by Roadside Attractions, shattering expectations to become #3 at the box office on opening weekend and the #1 faith-based movie of 2018. The Warren Theatre (Regal Cinemas) in Moore, Oklahoma, was host to a red-carpet premiere, inviting local crew and guests to witness the inspiring story firsthand.

“When I saw the movie, I was moved by the powerful message of hope and forgiveness,” declared State Representative Randy McDaniel. “Seeing the film inspired me to take action to give this extraordinary song official state recognition and a permanent home in Oklahoma’s musical landscape. It is truly uplifting to see everyone come together in support of this special honor.”

State Representative John Paul Jordan, the House author of the bill, added, "This song has its roots in Oklahoma and in the midst of these troubling times, what better time to focus on a song so full of hope? It represents our faith, our hope, and where our peace can be found."

The film utilized the Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate Program administered by the Oklahoma Film + Music Office, and created more than 340 local jobs throughout the production’s nearly 270-day stint in Oklahoma, which included pre-production, production and post-production. “I Can Only Imagine” was filmed throughout the communities of Oklahoma City, Jones, El Reno, Yukon, Del City and Bethany with a direct in-state spend totaling over $4 million dollars.

An official presentation of the signed legislation will be presented to MercyMe in front of a live audience during their concert at Oklahoma City’s Frontier City amusement park, which has been rescheduled to June 9.

For more information, visit okfilmmusic.org.
To learn more about MercyMe, visit their Oklahoma Music Trail inductee page.

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About the Oklahoma Film + Music Office: Created in 1979, The Oklahoma Film + Music Office strives to share all that Oklahoma has to offer by welcoming filmmakers and music professionals to the state and by creating a network of support to develop Oklahoma's film and music industries. For more information about the Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate Program or the Oklahoma Film + Music Office please visit okfilmmusic.org.

SUPPORT • CONNECT • PROMOTE

#OKIEFILM • #OKIEMUSIC

SIKH CELEBRATION
APRIL 21ST SHARED 
BY INTERFAITH ALLIANCE

This program is being shared with you by The Interfaith Alliance for your information. The Interfaith Alliance of Oklahoma City, c/o Noel Jacobs, Ph.D., 301 NW 36th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

KUCO BROADCAST OF
BRIGHTMUSIC'S 
CONCERT 4 
"MONTAGE OF SOUND"

KUCO Broadcast of Concert 4
“Montage of Sound”

Performed March 20, 2018
St. Paul’s Cathedral

KUCO will broadcast Brightmusic’s fourth concert of its 2017-18 season, “Montage of Sound,” on Wednesday April 18 at 8 pm and Saturday, April 21, at 8 am on Kimberly Powell’s “Performance Oklahoma.”   An ensemble of winds, accompanied by viola and piano, presented a collection of significant but rarely-heard shorter chamber pieces by an eclectic mix of 19th-and 20th-century European composers.

Wednesday, April 18 at 8:00 pm
Saturday, April 21 at 8:00 am

The works on the program: 

• Gaetano Donizetti, Trio for Flute, Bassoon & Piano
• Franz Schubert, Auf dem Strom, D. 943, (for tenor, horn & piano)
• Émile Paladilhe, Solo pour Hautbois (“Solo for Oboe” and piano)
• Ralph Vaughan Williams, Four Hymns for Tenor, Viola & Piano
• Madeleine Dring, Trio for Flute, Oboe & Piano 
• Benjamin Britten, Canticle III, “Still Falls the Rain,” op. 55 (for tenor, horn & piano)
• Francis Poulenc, Trio for Oboe, Bassoon & Piano 

Where to tune:

• In Central Oklahoma:         KUCO at 90.1 FM

Or you can listen on the Internet at http://www.kucofm.co

[ARTSPACE] AT UNTITLED
INNOVATION IN ARTS EDUCATION
PANEL DISCUSSION, APRIL 19 6:30-7:30

Panel Discussion: Innovation in Arts Education Thursday, April 19th  •  6:30-7:30pm Join us on Thursday, April 19th from 6:30-7:30pm for a panel discussion on Innovation in Arts Education. Moderated by Current Studio's Kelsey Karper, this panel features an array of knowledgeable and experienced figures in the arts and education community. All are welcome to contribute to the conversation as we explore this topic during our Second Annual Mentorship Exhibition. This event is free and open to the public with complimentary refreshments provided. Parking is available in the lot behind our building.

RSVP

Panelists:
Samantha Kickingbird
NW Classen High School Visual Arts Teacher

Rhonda Taylor
Oklahoma City Public Schools Director of Fine Arts

Frances Williams
Oklahoma Art Education Association President

Amy Young
SixTwelve Founder, Executive Director & President

Moderator:
Kelsey Karper
OKC Curator, Artist, and Project Manager
Current Studio Co-Founder

BRIGHTMUSIC 
CONCERT 5
"OLD AND NEW" AT
7:30 p.m. TUESDAY, APRIL 17th
AND
RIOULT DANCE
TO PERFORM AT
OCCC AT 7:30 P.M.,
THURSDAY, APRIL 19TH

See previous posts.

RIOULT DANCE
TO PERFORM AT
OCCC AT 7:30 P.M.,
THURSDAY, APRIL 19TH





 Founded in 1994, RIOULT Dance NY fast became an established name in modern dance with a reputation for presenting the sensual, articulate, and exquisitely musical works of Pascal Rioult. The New York City based dance company presents an annual New York season, tours nationally and internationally, conducts extensive in-school arts education and community outreach programs, and offers dance training to the public through classes, workshops, and intensives. Join us on Thursday,
April 19 for an exciting evening of modern dance!“Perhaps the most adept and courageous choreographer in
mainstream modern dance today…”
— Lisa Jo Sagolla, Backstage“Musically  astute,  visually  arresting  and  kinetically  exciting...  Rioult  and  company  are  undeniable  champs  of modern  dance.”
— Wendy  Liberatore,  The  Daily  Gazette,  Schenectady
 
7777 South May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK, 73159, (405) 682-7579 

RIOULT Dance NY Video
For tickets, follow the link below,
or call the Box Office at (405) 682-7579
   

OKC BALLET'S 
PETITE MORT:
A TRIPLE BILL
AT 2 p.m. TODAY,
SUNDAY, APRIL 15

BRIGHTMUSIC 
CONCERT 5
"OLD AND NEW" AT
7:30 p.m. TUESDAY, APRIL 17th

Concert 5
“Old and New”

Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 7:30 pm
St. Paul’s Cathedral
127 NW 7th Street (at Robinson)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma



The Mae Ruth Swanson Memorial Concert

On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, Oklahoma City’s Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble will present the fifth concert of its 2017-18 season, “Old and New.”   The “old” is Franz Schubert’s perennially-popular “Trout” quintet, written nearly 100 years ago when Schubert was only 22.  The “new” is a World Premier performance of a striking work by Oklahoma City composer Samuel Magrill, commissioned by Brightmusic.   The quartet by Saint-Saëns, falling somewhere in between, was the composer’s second and final foray into the genre.

The works on the program are:

• Samuel Magrill, Five Bagatelles for Flute, Violin, Cello & Piano
  Commissioned by Brightmusic for World Premier Performance 
• Camille Saint-Saëns, Piano Quartet No. 2 in B-flat major, op. 41 (for piano, violin, viola & cello)
• Franz  Schubert, Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667 The “Trout” (for piano, violin, viola, cello & double bass)

Musicians appearing:
Gregory Lee (violin), Mark Neumann (viola), Jonathan Ruck (cello), George Speed (double bass), Mira Magrill (flute), Amy I-Lin Cheng (piano), and Samuel Magrill (piano)

The performance will take place at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, April 17 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 127 NW 7th Street (at Robinson).  Individual concert admission is $20 per ticket.  Children, students and active-duty military personnel are admitted free with ID.  More information about this concert is available on our website, www.brightmusic.org.
 

Commentary:
OKC BALLET 
PRESENTS GREAT
PERFORMANCE OF
PETITE MORT
FRIDAY NIGHT

By Nancy Condit

     Artistic Director Robert Mills celebrated the end of his tenth season with the OKC Ballet by presenting the tension filled Petal, followed by Petite Mort, and The Means to Fly. The performance was an evening of dances new to enthusiastic Oklahoma City audiences. 
     Mill's annual season ending production of classical, yet contemporary ballets, gives Oklahoma City Ballet goers a chance to see performances from around the world. Petite Mort's choreographer, Czech republic based Jiří Kylián, is "one of the most influential choreographers in the last 30 years," said Mills.  Petite Mort had its company premiere tonight.  Mills' The Means to Fly, began its development at the National Choreographers Initiative in Irvine, California in 2017.
Helen Pickett's Petal, which made its debut with Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, received its Oklahoma premiere tonight at 8 p.m. in the Civic Center Auditorium. 
     There are two more performances of Petite Mort: A Triple Bill - Saturday evening at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information go online to https://www.okcballet.org/. 
 

 

 

PARKING INFO FOR
PETITE MORT  THIS
WEEKEND AT THE
CIVIC CENTER

Use this handy map for parking.  

The Red lines indicate closed streets.  

 The blue boxes indicate public parking.

ROBERT MILLS, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Setup for The Arts Festival will cause some alterations to normal parking.  Please use the guide to make your parking as easy as possible  We apologize for the inconvenience, but we appreciate your attendance! 

Street Parking 

Street Parking is available along Main Street, Sheridan Ave, and Latting Circle. There is a limited number of street parking available due to the Couch and Colcord closures. 

Paid Surface Lot Parking 

Paid parking is available at surface lots on Main Street and the surrounding area. 

Paid Garage Parking 

Paid parking is available in the Arts District Garage, 431 W Main St., and Sheridan/Walker Garage, 501 W Sheridan Ave. The Arts District Garage entrances are off Main Street (westbound lanes, near Hudson Ave) and off Latting Circle. The entrance to the Sheridan/Walker Garage is located on Walker Ave. 

We recommend parking in the Arts District Garage for easy access to the Civic Center.

Patron Drop Off/ADA Accessibility 

The Civic Center's ADA ramps at the north and south ends of the building will be accessible. For drop off, patrons can turn into the police lot next to CDS Designs (529 W Main St) and exit from the 603 W Main Street lot. The ME/Cu drive thru will also be available for drop off, however, longer vehicles may not be able to make the U-turn through in the drive thru.

If you have any questions regarding parking, please call 405-297-2584 or 

Click here for parkingokc.com information.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend at Oklahoma City Ballet's presentation of Petite Mort: A Triple Bill!