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DOORS OF NORMAN PHOTO EXHIBITION OPENING SUNDAY, JULY 1

Monday, 25 June 2007

An exhibition of the entries in the Doors of Norman Photo Competition will open with a reception from 2:00 to 4:00 on Sunday, July 1, in Norman’s historic Santa Fe Depot, 200 South Jones. The exhibition will continue through July 29. Competition winners will be announced and prizes awarded at the reception. The Performing Arts Studio invites the public to attend.

Judges for the Doors of Norman Competition are Bob Goins, Phyllis Melton Dowling, and Shevaun Williams. Twelve winning entries will be selected based on quality of image, composition, quality of print, and presentation.

In addition to the juried competition, a Public Choice Award, determined by votes of visitors throughout the exhibition, will be awarded at exhibition end.

“We are celebrating 100 years of architecture in Norman, starting at the front door,” says Architect and Doors of Norman chair, David Boeck. “Norman has some beautiful and unique doors.” The twelve winning photographs will make up a poster which will be available for sale soon after the exhibition opens. Proceeds from poster sales will benefit the nonprofit Performing Arts Studio and its programs, which include Summer Breeze and Winter Wind Concert series, Lunchtime Concerts, and gallery exhibitions throughout the year.

Doors of Norman sponsors include: AIP (Architects in Partnership); Kaighn and Associates; The McKinney Partnership; Craig S. Smith, Architect; David L. Boeck, Architect; and GH2 Architects.
Republic Bank of Norman is hosting the reception, catered by Abby Road.

PAS Gallery exhibitions are made possible in part by grants from Norman Arts Council, Oklahoma Arts Council and Arvest Bank.

For more information call the Performing Arts Studio at 405-307-9320. Gallery and office hours in the Depot, effective July 1, are 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Tuesday through Friday, and from 1:00 to 5:00 on Sunday.

STEPPIN’ IN IT BRINGING HIGH ENERGY TO SUMMER BREEZE CONCERTS

Monday, 04 June 2007

Steppin' In It

Steppin’ In It,. a Lansing, Michigan based folk-rockin', sweet jazz, bluegrass, old-time swingin' quartet is coming to Summer Breeze. Check them out at their Sunday, July 8, concert in Andrews Park Amphitheater at Daws and Webster in downtown Norman. Your feet are bound to be tapping as this high energy group performs! Music starts at 7:30. Admission is free.

"Combining originals and traditionals, old-time music with zydeco and blues, Michigan’s Steppin’ In It play some of the liveliest and most rocking acoustic roots music around . . . they balance hillbilly, Cajun, European folk and blues music with stunning and sensitive musicianship." says Performing Songwriter Magazine.

Monday, 04 June 2007

Watermelon Slim and the Workers

Back by popular demand, Watermelon Slim and the Workers will return to the Summer Breeze stage in Lions Park on Sunday, June 17. The free concert begins at 7:30 PM. Bring picnic basket and chairs or blanket for seating, and settle in for an evening of award winning blues music.

“Watermelon Slim was probably our most popular concert last year.” says Performing Arts Studio Executive Director Nancy McClellan. “It is no surprise that he was nominated for six Blues Music Awards by the Blues Foundation in Memphis and was inducted into the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame on May 26.”

The Wheel Man, Slim’s latest album released on April 17, debuted at #9 on Billboard Blues Charts. It is the second album for Watermelon Slim and the Workers, and Slim’s fourth album in five years. Throughout his storied past, it has always been truck driving that Slim returned to. Many of Slim's current songs began a cappella in his rig keeping him awake and entertained.