TWO VETERANS WALK
ACROSS OKLAHOMA IN
HONOR OF & TO RAISE MONEY 
FOR STATE'S
WOUNDED VET POPULATION

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What: Two of Oklahoma’s veterans will walk across the entire state in an effort to raise
awareness and money for Oklahoma’s wounded veteran population.

When: Wednesday, March 14, 2018, 6 a.m.

Where: The two men will depart from Executive Inn, 1405 South Main Street, Muldrow, Okla.
They will follow I-40, walking 50 miles a day until they reach their destination, Sherry’s
Stateline Saloon, 16804 Highway 152, Sweetwater, Okla., on March 19.

Who: Drew Pate, resident of Bixby, Okla., and Anthony Pate, resident of Durant, Okla., combat
veterans, United States Marine Corps

Why: According to the Veterans Administration, there are more than 90,000 veterans in
Oklahoma that currently receive some form of disability compensation. Many of these veterans
face thoughts of suicide, high rates of divorce and addiction.

Donations: https://woundedveteransofoklahoma.org/donate

Wounded Veterans of Oklahoma is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to honor
veterans by helping them with any need they may have in their life, especially companionship.
They specialize in taking wounded veterans hunting and fishing, as well as making upgrades to
the homes of amputees and wheelchair-bound veterans.

Social Media: Follow the journey on Instagram with hashtag #2VetsWalkOK

THIS WEEKEND 
OU'S CONTEMPORARY
DANCE PERFORMANCES
CONTINUE THOUGH
MARCH 11 AT 2 p.m. &
OCU'S AMERICAN 
SPIRIT DANCE PERFORMANCES
CONTINUE THROUGH 3/10
See previous posts

Commentary:
OCU'S AMERICAN SPIRIT
DANCERS EXPLORE
LYRICAL & JAZZ DANCE
By Nancy Condit
Oklahoma City University's American Spirit Dancers, under the direction of
dance chair Jo Rowan and produced by John Bedford, performed an engrossing
evening of mostly lyrical and jazz dances last evening at OCU' Kirkpatrick
Fine Arts Auditorium. 
The evening's highlight was "Fireflies," with women and men holding jars of
lit fireflies against an evening setting of a dark blue back drop and evening
lighting. The performers danced as though they were directed by the fireflies.
It was an almost magical dance, choreographed by Julie Russell Stanley.
The other show stopper was women tappers in a free style, arms involved
dance to "I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker," choreographed by Jessica Fay.
Quite well costumed with the women in flannel, with other shirts tied around 
their waists, and touches of suspenders.
From a lighting and costuming point of view, "Blue Skies," was a knockout
as a man sang and danced in a white tux, with a chorus line of vibrant
deep sky blue leotard clad and teal over the elbow gloved women danced, 
including eye high kicks.
From a dance acting point of view, Shelby Ward was particularly effective in
the "1775 - Mama Look Sharp" opening dance of the "Patriotic Suite." As Mama,

she looked for her son through tall grass and across the stage, in a well acted, well
danced piece choreographed by Jo Rowan. 
The performances continue tonight at 8 p.m., and Saturday, March 10 at 2p.m.
and 8 p.m.
   

OCU DANCERS PRESENT
SPRING BROADWAY REVIEW
MARCH 8 - 10

Oklahoma City University Dancers Courtesy of OCU

  Oklahoma City University’s internationally renowned American Spirit Dance Company will showcase American musical theater dance with its annual Broadway Review spring show from March 8 to 10.

The show opens with the Starettes dancing to “The Trolley Song,” a precision-line number. This year’s production will reflect the charm of the 1890s with candy pink costumes, straw hats and colorful ribbons. OCU's dance program is nationally renowned for producing Radio City Rockettes, with more than 50 alumni performing with the world famous dance company.

Directed by OCU dance Chairwoman Jo Rowan, audiences can sample a Broadway-like show through fast-paced tap, jazz and theatrical dances — all without traveling to New York — on the stage of OCU’s Kirkpatrick Fine Arts Center.

The show features more than 100 dancers performing all American entertainment styles. Fast-paced tap and exciting jazz numbers will keep the audience on their toes and dancing in their seats. Theatre dances from classic musicals will move show goers to tears and laughter. Each dance is a tribute to the American dance styles of tap, jazz and ballet, to a 1900 Scott Joplin American Rag, Hip Hop “Glorious,” and ballroom “Embraceable You.”

“Crunchy Granola” in the style of Bob Fosse pays tribute to the choreographer, and keeps the show moving and grooving. Show goers will also step back in time to the MGM days of Hollywood musicals dripping in class, excitement and romance. The dynamic technique of OCU jive dancers will jump for joy to the fast paced big band sound of the 1940s.

This year’s show features a patriotic suite dedicated to those who have served and sacrificed. The suite encompasses stories from the Revolutionary War with “Mama Look Sharp,” the Civil War with “Letter to Sarah,” World War I, World War II and Vietnam. The suite concludes with a moving rendition of “God Bless America” and the “Preamble to the Constitution.” These patriotic numbers include 50 dancers, representing all 50 states.

“We are now experiencing the freedoms that Americans gave their lives to protect," Rowan said. "We will be honoring all who have and are serving our country, and those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice."

OCU's Broadway Review show takes the stage at 8 p.m. March 8 and 9, and 2 and 8 p.m. March 10.

For tickets, visit okcu.edu/tickets or call 405-208-5227.

BRIGHTMUSIC'S 
FOURTH CONCERT
"MONTAGE OF SOUND"
7:30 P.M. MARCH 20

“Montage of Sound”

Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 7:30 pm

St. Paul’s Cathedral

127 NW 7^th Street (at Robinson)

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

On Tuesday, March 20, 2018, Oklahoma City’s Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble will present the fourth concert of its 2017-18 season, “Montage of Sound.”  An ensemble of winds, accompanied by viola and piano, will present a collection of significant but rarely-heard shorter chamber pieces by an eclectic mix of 19^th- and 20^th-century European composers. 

The works on the program are: 

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

The performance will take place at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 20 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 127 NW 7^th 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 Brightmusic’s website at http://www.brightmusic.org.

NATIONAL THEATRE'S
PRODUCTION OF HAMLET
AT TINSELTOWN & QUAIL 24
AT 7 P.M. MARCH 8

Go to Fathom Events website for tickets and trailer https://www.fathomevents.com/events.

CHOREGUS PRODUCTIONS
OUT OF TULSA TAKING
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