May 18 Saturday
"Magnificent Beauty: Georgia O’Keeffe and the Art of the Flower" examines explorations of flowers in painting and photography by O’Keeffe and Imogen Cunningham, highlighting their unique interpretations of the traditional subject matter.
O’Keeffe redefined the tradition of floral still-life painting by incorporating techniques of photography (a relatively new medium in the early twentieth century) into her works, choosing to depict the subject cropped and at close range to focus on color and form. While Cunningham also portrayed flowers in close-up, her photographs instead call attention to the play of light and shadow as well as the subject’s intricate details, captured with precision. Magnificent Beauty demonstrates how each artist transformed the traditional subject with a modernist, and at times abstracted, take on the natural world.
Multiple Voices is the first public artwork in the United States by Eva Schlegel, the Austria-based artist known for engineering steel and mirrors into spectacular, architectonic sculptures. Working with materials similar to the arts center’s new building,
Schlegel created a series of polished and translucent surfaces that catch and reflect light and parts of the surrounding environment, encouraging visitors to gather, play and learn.
Poems by Steve Bellin-Oka, Kimberly Blaeser and Joy Harjo appear in blurred form on glass panels, registering each poem as part of the sculpture, but rendered cryptic to the viewer.
For more information: 405-951-0000, okcontemp.org/EvaSchlegel
Image: Rendering of Eva Schlegel's Multiple Voices at Oklahoma Contemporary. Rendering: Damjan Minovski, Architectural team: Valerie Messini.
There will be all the usual awesome resources like groceries, clothing, health products, cleaning supplies, haircuts, bike repair and lots of other awesome stuff from our community partners!
Every dollar you donate goes directly to groceries, health products, and cleaning supplies!
Donations can be made to our Venmo and Paypal @reddirtcollective. Please put 'maf' in the note!We can also take cash or check.Please share and donate if you can!
We'll look be taking in kind donations of several bulk items we hope to provide. If you or your organization would like to sponsor some items, please fill out this form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1COAGcmeq0gW0qrho9OWUo0KTxGPqiwsoCBvfepABNng/edit?usp=drivesdk
The BIPOC Writers Group meets on the third Thursday of every month at Spiked. This is a group by and for people of color to discuss their writing projects, engage in workshop activities and find community away from the white power structure.
Spring into May with a rousing evening of roller derby. First, the Dust Devils juniors team will have a special showcase starting at 3:30pm. Then our Victory All-Star Squad takes on The World in a high level regulation scrimmage. Last, will be game 2 in our ongoing home team tournament in which the Wolfpack will take on the Outlaws. See you there! As always, come for the derby and make sure to check out the raffle, bake sale, vendors, and special halftimeentertainment.
The doors to Arctic Edge for the adult games will open at 5pm on May 18th and the first bout will start at 5:30pm.Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Children 12 and under get in FREE with a paid adult.
Come join the Vocal Sounds of Oklahoma, an award winning men's barbershop chorus since 1938, as we perform A Salute to Harmony!
One show, Saturday, May 18th at 4pm at Bethany High School Auditorium.
Feature guest, 2023 Southwest District Quartet Champions, Overdrive.
Also included - chapter quartets!
Show at 4pm. Tickets are available for purchase!
Do you like sharing recipes, stories, books, craft ideas, watching little known movies and discussing all kinds of cultures- diversity and pop culture? Yes?! Each month we will have a different shared experience - maybe a recipe? movie? craft? guest speaker? Come and participate in our "Culture Crew" and be part of an experience!
Monthly on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30pm.
The first session on April 24 at 6:30pm will include an introduction to the Culture Crew program with group discussion and input on future activities.
May 19 Sunday
The notorious 1926 trial of William K. Hale and John Ramsey is one of the Western District of Oklahoma's most notable cases. The case is featured in the book and Oscar-nominated film, Killers of the Flower Moon. This exhibit highlights the role of the judicial system in the Osage Reign of Terror and uncovers the tangled legal history that has been newly revealed. Tour the historic courtroom where the Oklahoma City trial took place, see archival documents related to the case and Osage artifacts on loan from the White Hair Memorial. Watch a new documentary outlining the legal proceedings and interviews with family members of those involved in the story.
Turn your passion for yoga into YOUR CALLING! Dig deep, discover your strength, and fire up your life!405 YOGA OKC has one of the highest alumni-rated Yoga Teacher Training programs in the nation.Our Spring 2024 Training starts March 9th! Join us for 4 months and graduate by the end of June...With our diverse, passionate and experienced teaching team, you will gain the skills to empower yourself and those around you, explore and deepen your own practice through a powerful athletic ashtanga-based practice and personally grow in a more authentic, sustainable way.TUITION includes full YTT investment AND a 4 month unlimited yoga pass at 405 YOGA for use during the program! Want to learn more? Visit www.405yoga.com/ytt200