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Tuesday, 06 May 2008 |
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The Norman Downtowners Association and The Performing Arts Studio are pleased to announce a new season of Lunchtime Concerts, opening with Gypsy Wind on Friday, May 9. The free concert begins at noon on the north lawn of the Norman Depot, 200 South Flood. A complimentary lunch and beverage are provided. The concert will move inside the Depot in the event of rain. Gypsy Wind includes Bob Mansfield on accordion, Tom Wheelus on bass, David Foulks on violin and Ivan Pena on Gypsy guitar. The group performs in the Oklahoma City area, playing concerts and performing for private parties, festivals and fund raising events. “This will be a lively concert with a repertoire that includes Balkan, Russian, Romanian and Hungarian music, as well as Arab and Hebrew, Pakistani and Turkish.” says PAS Director Nancy McClellan. “They also play some jazz and Spanish music.” The concert ties in with the ‘First Time Around’ exhibit in the Depot, which features photographs from around the world. “The Norman Downtowners Association, representing businesses in the downtown area, is pleased to sponsor this annual Lunchtime Concert series as a gift to the community.” says president Newton Mitchell. Visit www.normandowntowners.com to learn more about the wide variety of shops and services available downtown, Norman’s official Arts District. For additional information, call the Performing Arts Studio at 307-9320. Office hours are 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Tuesday through Friday and 1:00 to 5:00 on Sunday. |
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Monday, 28 April 2008 |
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The Performing Arts Studio is pleased to announce the 2008 Summer Breeze Concert Schedule. Ten concerts are scheduled beginning May 4 and running through September 21 as follows: | May 4 | The John Arnold Band (Country) | Lion's Park | | May 18 | Kane, Welch, Kaplin (Americana) | Lion's Park | | June 1 | Karla Bonoff (Legendary Singer/Songwriter) | Andrew’s Park | | June 15 | Mingo Fishtrap (Funk) | Andrew's Park | | July 13 | Beppe Gambetta (Italian guitar virtuoso/singer) | Lion's Park | | July 27 | Son del Barrio (Salsa) | Andrew's Park | | August 10 | Danny O'Keefe (Singer/ Songwriter) | Lion's Park | | August 24 | Hosty Duo (Rock-a-billy) | Lion's Park | | Sept. 7 | Harry Manx (Blues with East Indian influences) | Lion's Park | | Sept. 21 | Byron Berline (Bluegrass/Western Swing) | Andrew's Park |
Everyone is invited to enjoy the eighth season of this free concert series held in Norman’s Lions Park, 400 block of South Flood, or Andrew’s Park Amphitheater, Daws and Webster. All concerts begin at 7:30 PM. Bring seating and picnic basket (there are no vendors) relax, and enjoy a wide variety of top quality, family friendly, live music. For additional information about Performing Arts Studio programs, phone 405-307-9320. The Performing Arts Studio is located in the Norman Depot, 200 South Jones Avenue. Office hours are 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Tuesday through Friday and 1:00 to 5:00 on Sunday.
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Sunday, 27 April 2008 |
 Easter Island When she joined 90 other people on the National Geographic Photographic Expedition, Dutcher was not sure what to expect. “Each day”, she says, “managed to somehow top the last, which didn’t seem possible considering everything we saw: Machu Picchu in Peru, the Moai statues at Easter Island; a man-made rain forest in Australia; Angkor Wat in Cambodia; the pandas in Chengdu, China, an orphanage and the Potala in Lhasa, Tibet; the Taj Mahal in India; the wild assortment of animals in the Serengeti Plains; the face of King Tut in Luxor, Egypt; and finally a Berber village (via mule) in the Atlas Mountains Of Morocco.” The photographic opportunities were endless. The resulting photos incredibly beautiful and diverse. |
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008 |
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The Larry Pierce Trio will be featured on Sunday, May 11, at the Performing Arts Studio’s Jazz in the Gallery series. The concert, which begins at 7:30 pm in the Norman Depot, 200 South Jones Avenue, is free and open to the public. A light dessert will be served. The Larry Pierce Trio has played the past several years at Junior’s in Oklahoma City with singer Denise Smith. Pianist and group leader Larry Pierce, in addition to his night club work, has for the past ten years led the pit band at the University of Oklahoma shows “Sooner Scandals” and “University Sing.” Trio drummer Eddie Ferguson also plays with Garrett Jacobson (Big G), a prominent blues artist in the Oklahoma City area. Bass player Tom Clark played with Al Good’s big band for several years, and now plays frequently with the Floyd Hanes Orchestra. The Larry Pierce Trio’s music is primarily light jazz and standards, providing the perfect evening for a Mother’s Day celebration, or just a pleasant way to end the day. The price is right. The music outstanding. And, the Emily Dutcher photography exhibit in the gallery will transport you to scenes from around the world. Come and join us! For additional information about Performing Arts Studio programs, phone 405-307-9320. PAS hours in the Depot are Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 PM, and from 1:00 to 5:00 on Sunday. Jazz in the Depot Gallery is made possible in part by grants from Norman Arts Council, Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. |
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