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Today's your last chance to catch SoundBites Downtowners will gather at the BOK Plaza today from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. to enjoy the last concert in the SoundBites series. Today's artist is Matt Stansberry, an Oklahoma native and jack-of-all-trades who works as a designer when he's not busy performing on tour or teaching at the Academy of Contemporary Music in downtown OKC. The SoundBites concert series is made possible thanks to SandRidge Energy and Bank of Oklahoma. Every show is free and open to the public. 
The Downtown Dash is this Saturday Night time is the right time to visit downtown Oklahoma City and take part in the 4th annual Downtown Dash. These unique evening 10K and 5K races take place on June 2 and offer a race unlike most. It's the city's only night race that leads you through the heart of the city with spectacular up-close views of the downtown skyline. The Downtown Dash is presented by St. Anthony Hospital, where the races will start and finish. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. and the races begin at 8 p.m. The Downtown Dash may be this weekend, but there's still time to register. Online registration is closed, but you can still sign up in person on June 1 from noon-5 p.m. at Schelgel Bicycles Family Store (905 N. Broadway) or at 6 p.m. the night of the race. Don't delay because the first 1,000 runners to register will receive a special Dri-Fit version of the race shirt. Everyone else will receive a cotton version. Participants will also be automatically entered to win a 1-year membership to the Park Harvey Athletic Club and a bicycle from Schlegel. Not a runner? No problem! Join us at 6 p.m. the night of the race to enjoy a free and informative health expo with inflatable toys, kid activities, a live DJ and more. For more information about the Downtown Dash, visit DowntownOKC.com.
Pro-Am Classic provides full day of racing, family activities DNA Racing is pleased to announce the inaugural Oklahoma City Pro-Am Classic criterium presented by SandRidge Energy. The annual cycling event and festival in Oklahoma City will take place on Saturday, June 2. The OKC Pro-Am Classic will feature a full day of racing, a children’s ride, and a host of other activities for the whole family. Created to showcase the growing developments in OKC, particularly the Automobile Alley district, the event seeks to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among children and adults, and make a positive contribution to the community through cycling. The OKC Pro-Am Classic is a Category A race with a payout of more than $20,000.00. Expected to attract some of the finest elite cyclists in the nation, the event will provide the spectator with a first class cycling experience. More information is available at okcpac.com.
deadCENTER is coming to OKC What is deadCENTER? deadCENTER is Oklahoma’s largest film festival and one of the 20 “Coolest” festivals in the world according to MovieMaker magazine. For the past 12 years, they've featured thousands of films from around the world and all over the United States. From hilarious comedies and insightful documentaries to scary horror films and intense dramas, deadCENTER selects a broad slate of films each year to cater to a surprisingly diverse audience. Their mission is to promote, encourage and celebrate the independent film arts. They accomplish this mission with a renowned festival each June, a year round education program and screenings throughout the year in partnerships with museums and various arts organizations. And, because the festival is run by working filmmakers, they design the festival to cater to the needs and wants of all types of filmmakers, from first time student short directors to established veterans like Spike Jonze, who opened our festival in 2010, or Nick Cassavetes, who served as judge for the 2011 festival. To learn more, visit deadcenterfilm.org.
Get a free rowing lesson on the Oklahoma River June 2 is National Learn to Row Day. To celebrate, OKC Riversport is offering free Learn to Row sessions! Each session is an hour long and will be offered on the hour from noon - 3 p.m. at the Chesapeake Boathouse (725 S. Linocoln Blvd.) Sessions include learning the basics on land and practicing in a stable, flat-bottomed barge on the water. Participants are eligible for a free drawing for a choice of Adult Learn to Row or a week-long, half-day youth rowing or kayaking camp. Learn to Row day is open to anyone age 13+. For more information, visit riversportokc.org.
Welcome This Land Press to OKCThis Land Press will debute in Oklahoma City this summer, and we hope you'll attend the kick-off celebration at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art tonight at 7:30 p.m. Come meet members of the staff, This Land TV filmmakers and watch a special episode screening. The party continues after the screening on the roof as part of the OKCMOA Cocktails on the Skyline event. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors/students, and $5 for museum members. Be sure to come empty-handed, cause This Land will hand out lots of swag to their new friends. See you there!
A taste of cultureThe Y's International Wine Tasting Festival will be held Sunday, June 10 from 5-8 p.m. at Cafe do Brasil in Midtown. Individual tickets are $50 in advance or $65 at the event. The goal is to raise $10,000 so they can continue to support their international partnerships with Ys in Belo Horizonte, Brazil; the Czech Republic; Valparaiso, Chila; the Mexican Federation of Ys and the Sioux YMCA in South Dakota. For more information, visit ymcaokc.org.
Friends, neighbors, Okies, lend me your ears Join Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park for The Ultimate Shakespearience - a modern Renaissance celebration and fundraiser that will be held June 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Myriad Botanical Gardens restaurant. The event will feature drinks, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, live music and performances, plus a silent auction with many fun and unique gifts. White attire encouraged. Tickets at $35 in advance or $40 at the door. For more information, visit OklahomaShakespeare.com.
Celebrate Oklahoma Shakespeare's 28th season Oklahoma Shakespeare celebrates its 28th season with an exciting summer lineup that includes The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Tempest, Cymbeline, and Othello. All performances are held at the Myriad Gardens Water Stage each Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the season, beginning at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are $15. Discount tickets are available for students, seniors, and military and groups of 10 or more. Seating is limited, so buy your individual or season tickets online today at OklahomaShakespeare.com.
Thunder up! NBA playoffs basketball returns to Oklahoma City tonight when the Thunder takes the court against the San Antonio Spurs for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. While there is no longer a watch party outside the Chesapeake Energy Arena, Thunder fans going to the game should bear in mind that there will be a Thunder Alley in its original incarnation, which kicks off three hours before tipoff and includes family-friendly activitiies, live music, food and drink, Thunder merchandise and more. (via OKGazette)
Thursday, May 31 vs. San Antonio Spurs, 8 p.m. Curious about what our rivals, San Antonio, think about Oklahoma City? The answer might surprise you. Looking for a great and affordable game day opportunity to win or buy Thunder tickets during the Playoffs? Thunder Rewards Zone is your best opportunity to get into the game. Visit NBA.com to learn more.
Support your OKC RedHawks Baseball season is underway OKC's newly-named Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Here are the RedHawks' upcoming games:
May 31-June 1 vs. Nashville Sounds Purchase your tickets online at MILB.com.
Harkins offers Summer Movie Fun series for families
Harkins Bricktown 16 Theatres’ wildly popular Summer Movie Fun series kicks off Monday, June 4 with another season of great family titles. Season tickets are $5 for all 10 movies (only 50 cents per movie), individual tickets purchased on the day of show are $2 each. All shows begin at 9:45 a.m. The program runs through Friday, August 10 and this summer’s roster of movies includes: Complete this survey for your chance to win season tickets to the Summer Movie Fun series!
Hey downtowners! Wanna get fit this summer? Get fit and stay fit with lunchtime pilates or after-work Zumba at the Downtown College. Summer fitness classes begin next week. Join Shanika Wilson, a certified Zumba instructor, for fun and invigorating Zumba classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Or increase your body tone and agility with Denise Johnson, AFAA-certified Pilates instructor, from noon to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All classes meet on the 4th Floor of the Downtown Library. Sixteen sessions cost only $80. Call 405-232-3382 for information or visit downtowncollege.com.
Red Earth sculpture exhibit opens in Myriad GardensDowntown Oklahoma City’s Myriad Botanical Gardens is preparing for the installation of the Red Earth Invitational Sculpture Exhibit, an outdoor exhibition of works by renowned Native American artists including Denny Haskew, Enoch Kelly Haney, Janice Albro, Troy Anderson, Shan Gray, Clancy Gray, Gordon Tonips and others. The exhibition, which will be open June 8 through Sept. 9, is presented in partnership with Oklahoma City’s Red Earth Inc. and is slated to become an annual event. “We are thrilled to be working with Red Earth Inc. on this exhibition,” said Maureen Heffernan, executive director of the Myriad Gardens Foundation. “Public art adds beauty and vitality to outdoor spaces and we are deeply appreciative for this opportunity to celebrate Native American artists at the Gardens during the Red Earth Festival and for several months afterward.” The outdoor works - everything from classical to abstract, to monumental sized pieces of sculpture - will be installed in the Meinders Garden located in the northeast corner of the Myriad Botanical Gardens. The largest sculpture, a bronze called Courage to Lead by Haskew, stands 6 feet tall and weighs approximately 900 pounds. “The placement of the outdoor exhibition is ideal for the thousands of visitors we are expecting for this year’s Red Earth Festival as well as the general public,” said Eric Oesch, deputy director and director of communications for Red Earth, Inc. “With the festival taking place literally across the street from the Myriad Botanical Gardens, we anticipate a great number of guests will walk over to see this outstanding display of Native American sculpture during the Red Earth Festival.” The outdoor exhibition will be augmented by an indoor installation of smaller scale sculpture on view in the south entrance of the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory. The public is invited to celebrate the opening of the exhibition on Friday, June 8, from 5-7 p.m. when the Myriad Botanical Gardens and Red Earth Inc. host an opening reception inside the south entrance of the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory. Guests will have an opportunity to meet and visit with the artists, take a guided walking tour of the exhibit and enjoy light refreshments and live music.
All works are for sale and proceeds benefit the Myriad Gardens Foundation, Red Earth Museum and the artists.
Get artsy this month IAO Gallery has a full schedule for the month of June. For full details about any of the events below, visit iaogallery.org.
June 2 - 7 pm - Sit. Stay. Art! 2012 (tickets $10)
Project180 Update Don't frown at the construction downtown... let us show you how to get around! Visit the Project180 website or check them out on Facebook and Twitter Be informed and prepared for traffic changes downtown by joining the Project180 mailing list Get the Project180 weekly map here Check out the Downtown Traffic Advisory updates
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