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OKCMOA Presents Two New Exhibitions Starting today, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art will present two new exhibitions by artists Michael Eastman and Franco Mondini-Ruiz.
Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havana by Michael Eastman OKCMOA's first, large-format photography exhibition features works by internationally-acclaimed photographer Michael Eastman. Faded Elegance: Photographs of Havana runs through Dec. 31 and consists of twenty-nine, 6 x 7 1/2 ft. photographs taken by the artist between 1999 and 2010. For more than a decade, Eastman has captured Havana’s changing cultural landscape in his images of the city’s architecture and lush interiors, ravaged by the effects of time. His large-scale photographs evoke the nostalgia and wealth of a bygone era, while shedding light on the harsh economic realities faced in present day Cuba. Eastman is known for his richly colored photographs, which he captures with his 4 x 5 camera. This exhibition will be the first to explore the depth and range of Eastman’s Havana photographs. The museum will host a variety of exhibition-related events, including a book signing, artist talk, family day, and a screening of the film "I am Cuba." Poodles & Pastries (and Other Important Matters): New Paintings by Franco Mondini-Ruiz Internationally-acclaimed contemporary artist Franco Mondini-Ruiz will complete a site-specific installation entitled Poodles & Pastries (And Other Important Matters): New Paintings by Franco Mondini-Ruiz at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art to be on view Sept. 8 through Dec. 31, 2011.
For more information, visit the OKCMOA website. 
Urban Neighbors Hosts Monthly Social Tonight Get involved in downtown OKC and come to the Urban Neighbors Monthly Social on tonight from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. This month's social will be at the Downtown OKC, Inc. (DOKC) office on the 2nd floor of Leadership Square. Urban Neighbors' goal is to make downtown OKC an even better place to live by hosting positive, interactive meetings, social events, and issue-oriented dialogue and activities. This month, come hear DOKC's President, Jane Jenkins, give an update on all of the exciting improvements being made to the downtown area. All are welcome to join us for tasty drinks and free appetizers from Iguana Grill. We hope to see you there!
OKC Storytelling Festival This WeekendFour renowned tellers – Donald Davis, Beth Horner, Bil Lepp and Onawumi Jean Moss – will be traveling to Oklahoma City this weekend (Sept. 9-10) to entertain and share their art during the festival. The festival will be held in a large tent on the Arts Council campus (400 W. California). Here's the workshop schedule: Friday, Sept. 9
Saturday, Sept. 10
Check out the Arts Council website for more info.
Large-Scale Photos Presented at Civic Center ‘Voices of the Vivarais’ – an exhibit by quintessential British photographer Tessa Traeger will be on display from Sept. 9 through Oct. 2 at the Civic Center Music Hall. Tessa Traeger has built an international reputation as a master photographer of still life, imbuing her subjects with an intense, personal quality. She has photographed a mountainous area of France known as “The Vivarais”, populated by a group of people that continue to practice ancient techniques and traditions related to food and farming. Traeger’s “Voices of the Vivarais” exhibition features 40 pigment print Innova cold press acid-free photographs. A few of her vintage prints were printed on Kentmere art classic paper, now no longer made. “Tessa Traeger has captured images of this society with dramatic results. City Arts Center is honored to exhibit them at Civic Center Music Hall,” said Mary Ann Prior, City Arts Center Executive Director. The exhibit will remain at Civic Center Music Hall through October 2nd before it is returned to City Arts Center on Oct. 14, 2011. Learn more about the exhibit at CityArtsCenter.org.
2011-12 Thunder Schedule Released Get ready to Thunder Up with the newly released 2011-2012 Thunder schedule. The Thunder will open the regular season at the L.A. Lakers on Nov. 1 and will play its home opener Nov. 4 against the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder will appear in 27 nationally televised games. See the full schuedule on the OKC Thunder website.
Barons Tickets Now Available! Come out and support your Oklahoma City Barons for their home opener on Oct. 15th at 7 p.m. They're partnering with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to host a Pink Out. All attendees will receive a Barons Pink Out shirt. Season tickets are now available this year with exclusive VIP Blue Line Access and a guaranteed giveaway. Save over 30% on walk-up prices. Get your tickets today or for more info call 405.232.GOAL (ext. 106).
OKC RedHawks Host Movie Night Homeland and select brands have teamed up with your Oklahoma City RedHawks to host a movie night at RedHawks Field at Bricktown on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 7:00 p.m. Look for the RedHawks tags throughout your local Homeland Store, buy 5 products, and get up to 8 FREE movie tickets. Plus, you'll get a food voucher for one small popcorn and one small soda absolutely FREE! Enjoy a movie on the RedHawks video board from the outfield grass. There will also be inflatables and entertainment skits throughout the night! Gates open at 6:00 p.m. RedHawks Movie Night is presented by Homeland, Unilever, Hormel Foods, Kellogg's, Gatorade, and Nestle Waters. Visit a local Homeland store or call the RedHawks at 405.218.1000 for details.
The Painted Door is Celebrating 20 Years Congratulations to The Painted Door, celebrating its 20th Anniversary. In honor of this occasion, Nonna's will be reviving its famous buffet lunch, Sept. 15 - 17, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the dining room floor. The buffet will be $22 per person and includes soup or salad, a drink and a wide variety of delicious lunch choices from the buffet. Want more? Sign up for Nonna's "Lunch-n-Learn After Dark," which takes place on Sept. 15 & 16 at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a 3-course meal while listening to presentations about Old World Ornaments, Vodka Infusion and Nonna's Lemoncello and wine selection, plus a look back at 20 years of the Painted Door. Cost is $45 per person and seating is limited, so call 405.235.4410 to make your reservation today. There will also be trunk showings at The Painted Door, informal modeling in Nonna's and live entertainment each evening. For more information about Nonna's and The Painted Door, visit nonnas.com
Get "Jazzed at the Library" Looking for a way to unwind after work on Fridays? The OKC downtown library will host "Jazzed at the LIbrary" on the last Friday of every month from 6-8 p.m. starting on Sept. 30. The event will feature a cash bar, free appetizers from Iguana and a live band from ACM@UCO.
Can You See Me Now: Photos Made on PhonesThis unique new exhibit resulted from an international call to entry for what is considered a whole new genre of photography in the digital age: photographs made using mobile phones. The exhibit runs through Oct. 1 at [ARTSPACE] at UNTITLED located at 1 NE 3rd St. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Bring Your Appetite to the Taste of Bricktown The Taste of Bricktown is back! Join Bricktown merchants Sunday, Oct. 2 from 3 - 6 p.m. for an afternoon of delicious food, refreshing drinks, live music and family entertainment at RedHawks Field. Entertainment will include Chevy Bricktown Showcase musicians Clancy Davis, Matt Stansberry, and O'Fidelis, plus popular children's entertainer Spaghetti Eddie, along with face painting and other kid-friendly entertainment. Plus, all your favorite Oklahoma City team mascots will be ready to play - run the bases with Cooper and Ruby, shoot hoops with Rumble the Bison, and try your hand at hockey with Derek and the Ice Girls. Participating restaurants include: The Melting Pot, Chelino's, Mickey Mantle's Steakhouse, Earl's Rib Palace, Hooters, Nonna's Euro-American Ristorante, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, Pearl's Crabtown, Zio's Italian Kitchen, Coach's, TapWerks, Texadelphia, Abuelo's, Bourbon St. Cafe, Spaghetti Warehouse, Bricktown Brewery, Whiskey Chicks, Courtyard by Marriott and CocoFlow. Online ticket sales run through September 30. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the door. Children 12 and under get in free. For more information, visit WelcomeToBricktown.com.
Project180 Update Don't frown if you're coming downtown! Look below to learn 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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