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"Musical Surprises" in store at the OKC Phil this weekend Rachel Barton Pine In both life and art, violinist Rachel Barton Pine has an extraordinary gift for connecting with her audiences. Acclaimed worldwide for her virtuosic technical mastery, lustrous tone, and perceptive performances, her work as a performer and philanthropist inspires music lovers of all ages. The Washington Post says, "[she's]an exciting, boundary-defying performer...Pine displays a power and confidence that puts her in the top echelon." See her perform Haydn, Prokofiev, Corigliano and Ravel this Saturday with the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Peter and the Wolf On Sunday, Mar. 4, favorite childhood stories come to life on stage with a full symphony orchestra with the beloved characters of "Peter and the Wolf." This is an afternoon filled with musical narratives to delight both children and parents. More information is available on the OKC Philharmonic website. 
Considering moving downtown? Come check out your options! The OKC Downtown College will host another free ‘Tuesday Topics’ seminar, “Living Downtown: Expectations and Options” on Tuesday, Mar. 13, from 12 - 1 p.m. on the 4th Floor of the Downtown Library. A panel of residents will share their thoughts on how exciting and convenient it can be to live downtown. Representatives from downtown apartment and housing options will be there to answer questions, share information and show what they have to offer. Downtown OKC, Inc. will also share their new Downtown Living video, in which real residents talk about what it's like to live in the heart of the city. The seminar includes a free lunch, compliments of Allegiance Credit Union, Downtown OKC Inc, and volunteer residential facilities. Please RSVP to 232.3382 by noon on Mar. 12. This event is part of the ‘Tuesday Topic’ series sponsored by OKC Downtown College, Allegiance Credit Union, and Downtown OKC, Inc.
Art Moves' March calendar is out Art Moves, presented by Devon, is an Arts Council initiative that provides free lunchtime arts events to the downtown OKC area. Monday through Friday during the noon hour, you can find Art Moves at the Downtown Library, the OKC Museum of Art, the newly-renovated Myriad Gardens, or a host of other partnering locations. Programming consists of performances (music, theatre, and dance), artist demonstrations, short film selections, and artist/curator discussions. Art Moves showcases local artists who are given a unique opportunity to increase the awareness of art to a larger audience while gaining exposure of their work. For more information, including a full calendar of events, visit the Arts Council's website or call 405.270.4892.
Oklahoma's history on display at City HallThe history of Oklahoma City’s government, from the City’s first unofficial mayor who was shot in a land dispute to the evolution of our present form of government can be explored in an exhibit in City Hall titled “Oklahoma City! Sooner or Later...” The exhibit opens at 2 p.m. on Mar. 1 on the second floor of City Hall (200 N Walker). The history of Oklahoma City’s government from 1889 to the present will be presented in the exhibit through photos, documents and text. Topics include the birth of Oklahoma City, growth, equality, transparency, MAPS and the evolution to the Council-Manager form of government. “Oklahoma City! Sooner or Later...” also examines the 122-year history of the Oklahoma City Fire Department. Objects on display include a badge collection on loan from the Oklahoma State Firefighters Museum, a 1940s fire helmet, a cherry bomb fire extinguisher, a water cannon nozzle and a sand bucket used to extinguish fires in the 1920s. “This exhibit appeals to everyone from school groups to Oklahoma City history buffs,” exhibit organizer and City Clerk Frances Kersey said. “Oklahoma City has a rich history that we want to share with residents and visitors.” According to Kersey, the exhibit will rotate, featuring different aspects of City government history annually. The self-guided exhibit is free and open to the public year-round from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday on the second floor of City Hall. For more information, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 297-2391. The Sooner or Later exhibit is made possible by a grant from the Oklahoma Humanities Council and the We the People initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The City of Oklahoma City matched the grant funds and partnered with the Metropolitan Library System, Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Publishing Company, Oklahoma City Museum of Art and Retro Metro OKC.
Thunder Up Check out the Thunder schedule for the upcoming month.
Barons fans, mark your calendars! Come downtown and support your Oklahoma City Barons this month. Here's the schedule for the upcoming weeks: Mar. 2 @ Peoria
Myriad Gardens' presents brown bag lunch seriesThe Myriad Botanical Gardens' new Brown Bag Lunch Series kicked off last month as manager and gardening expert Allan Storjohann gave an informative talk about adding color to your garden landscape and keeping it going year round. Presented by the volunteers of the Myriad Botanical Gardens, the series, which will feature monthly guest speakers on a variety of garden-related topics, will be held Thursdays at noon in the second floor conference room in the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory, (301 W. Reno). Admission is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcome to bring a sack lunch. Upcoming speakers include: March 8--Linda Horn of Total Environment, Inc. will discuss shrubs & the introduction of new shrub cultivars that are coming into the market as well as their applications in the landscape. April 12--Jim Morley, Emeritus Director of Teleflora May 10--Myriad Gardens Foundation Executive Director, Maureen Heffernan, will discuss the exciting, new plans and programs in the works at the Gardens. June 14--Jeannetta Cooper, with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture’s Plant Protection Program, will discuss plants and the invasive pests that destroy them. July 12--Kamala Gamble – Kam’s Cookery August 9--Brian Dougherty, with the Oklahoma City Community Foundation’s Mary Annis Boys Fund, dedicated to supporting the improvement and beautification of parks and public lands in the OKC area, will discuss successful and sustainable tree varieties for Central Oklahoma. Visitors who wish to attend the Brown Bag Lunch are asked to enter the Crystal Bridge Tropical Conservatory through the Visitors’ Center on the south end of the building. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, call 405.297.1537.
Drop-in Art: hands-on art making for families Be a part of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art's guest artists series on Saturdays from 1 - 4 p.m. as they help families to create extraordinary works of art inspired by the Museum’s collection, exhibitions, and special occasions throughout the year. No advance registration is required for you and your children to drop in and make and take a unique creation home with you! Drop-in Art is free with paid museum admission. Here's the schedule: FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY For more information, call 405.236.3100, ext. 231, or programs@okcmoa.com. Drop-in Art is presented with the support of Bank of America.
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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