SWITCHING GEARS
A new year is upon us. All the trappings and trimmings of the holidays have been packed away (maybe), and thoughts have turned to all the things we will and will not do (maybe) in the coming year. In our house, there was no Christmas tree to take down and haul away. We didn’t make the trek to the tree farm to labor over the decision of which conifer was the perfect size, shape and color. We never put one up at all, in fact. Our living room is in a state of semi-chaos, a rather lengthy one resulting from an enduring remodel-in-the-works. So, we made the most of the situation. My daughter Chloe recently turned 13, and part of the celebration of such a momentous occasion was a slumber party, where she and her friends Maya, Clare and Holly painted a Christmas tree on one wall of the living room, complete with decorations and presents underneath. Why not? After all, the wall will eventually be repainted when the remodeling project is complete. Maybe. There’s nothing wrong with shaking up the routine. In this issue, you’ll meet four locals who shook up their own routines, taking big detours from their chosen paths and embarking on new adventures. The payoff, it seems, often far outweighs a little fear and trepidation. We also take a look at some of the projects that have altered our city’s cultural landscape – many that made it better, a few that can’t quite get off the ground and others that hold promise for the future. All things change, and we change with them. And so we arrive at the dawn of a new year, taking stock of what is behind us and what lies ahead. We seek to correct mistakes, but will likely repeat a few, and to undertake new endeavors – large and small – that will make life better for ourselves and those around us. As you embark on your journey, we at Slice wish you peace, love and laughter in the coming year. May your approach be unique and your confidence unwavering. You never know what’s just around the bend.
A new year is upon us. All the trappings and trimmings of the holidays have
been packed away (maybe), and thoughts have turned to all the things we
will and will not do (maybe) in the coming year.
In our house, there was no Christmas tree to take down and haul away.
We didn’t make the trek to the tree farm to labor over the decision of which
conifer was the perfect size, shape and color. We never put one up at all, in
fact. Our living room is in a state of semi-chaos, a rather lengthy one resulting
from an enduring remodel-in-the-works. So, we made the most of the situation.
My daughter Chloe recently turned 13, and part of the celebration of such
a momentous occasion was a slumber party, where she and her friends Maya,
Clare and Holly painted a Christmas tree on one wall of the living room, complete
with decorations and presents underneath. Why not? After all, the wall
will eventually be repainted when the remodeling project is complete. Maybe.
There’s nothing wrong with shaking up the routine.
In this issue, you’ll meet four locals who shook up their own routines, taking
big detours from their chosen paths and embarking on new adventures.
The payoff, it seems, often far outweighs a little fear and trepidation. We also
take a look at some of the projects that have altered our city’s cultural landscape
– many that made it better, a few that can’t quite get off the ground and others
that hold promise for the future.
All things change, and we change with them. And so we arrive at the dawn
of a new year, taking stock of what is behind us and what lies ahead. We seek to
correct mistakes, but will likely repeat a few, and to undertake new endeavors
– large and small – that will make life better for ourselves and those around us.
As you embark on your journey, we at Slice wish you peace, love and laughter
in the coming year. May your approach be unique and your confidence
unwavering. You never know what’s just around the bend.
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PURSUITS | See & Do<br />
OKC125 Through Feb 27 The<br />
Underground under Robert S. Kerr<br />
& Robinson Ave, OKC, 990.2448,<br />
romyowens.com/#okc125<br />
MUSEUMS<br />
The First 50 Years Jan 15-Apr 25<br />
Pioneers made the state, but it<br />
took pioneering artists to form the<br />
foundation for Oklahoma’s creative<br />
identity. This exhibition celebrates their<br />
contributions and ongoing influences on<br />
those who continue in and beyond their<br />
footsteps. Oklahoma Heritage Museum<br />
1400 Classen Dr, OKC, 523.3231,<br />
oklahomaheritage.com<br />
Youth Impressions Jan 19-30 The<br />
annual juried art show is open to schoolage<br />
children from across the state,<br />
offering cash prizes for the best in show<br />
and an opportunity to appreciate the<br />
best young talent in Oklahoma. Edmond<br />
Community Center 28 E Main St,<br />
Edmond, 340.4481, edmondfinearts.com<br />
School of Art & Art History Student<br />
Exhibition Jan 22-Feb 15 The show<br />
has been an annual affair for more<br />
than a century; this is the 101st juried<br />
compilation of diverse and forwardthinking<br />
works, showcasing the finest<br />
the university’s future artists have to<br />
offer. Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art 555<br />
Elm Ave, Norman, 325.3272, ou.edu/fjjma<br />
ONGOING<br />
Connection Through Jan 3 Oklahoma<br />
Heritage Museum OKC, 523.3231,<br />
oklahomaheritage.com<br />
Cowboy Crossings Through Jan<br />
4 National Cowboy & Western<br />
Heritage Museum OKC, 478.2250,<br />
nationalcowboymuseum.org<br />
Formed in Stone: Oklahoma Fossils<br />
Through Jan 4 Sam Noble Museum<br />
Norman, 325.4712, snomnh.ou.edu<br />
Macrocosm/Microcosm Through Jan 4<br />
Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art Norman,<br />
325.3272, ou.edu/fjjma<br />
Making Change Through Jan<br />
4 National Cowboy & Western<br />
Heritage Museum OKC, 478.2250,<br />
nationalcowboymuseum.org<br />
Rare: Portraits of Endangered Species<br />
Through Jan 4 Sam Noble Museum<br />
Norman, 325.4712, snomnh.ou.edu<br />
My Generation: Young Chinese Artists<br />
Through Jan 18 OKC Museum of Art<br />
OKC, 236.3100, okcmoa.com<br />
Bill Hensley Through Feb 28 Exhibit C<br />
OKC, 767.8900, chickasawcountry.com<br />
Frederic Remington’s American West<br />
Through Mar 31 Fred Jones Jr Museum<br />
of Art Norman, 325.3272, ou.edu/fjjma<br />
Orly Genger Through Oct 2<br />
Campbell Park OKC, 951.0000,<br />
oklahomacontemporary.org<br />
MUSIC<br />
Purple Bar Performances Jan 2-31<br />
A cozy setting, ample menu and<br />
outstanding music from local artists.<br />
Nonna’s Purple Bar 1 S Mickey Mantle<br />
Dr, OKC, 235.4410, purplebarokc.com<br />
Winter Wind: Johnsmith Jan 4 A mononamed<br />
musician with an infectious smile<br />
and a gift for turning a deft phrase, the<br />
ramblin’ man rings in the new year for<br />
The Depot. Santa Fe Depot 200 S Jones<br />
Ave, Norman, 307.9320, pasnorman.org<br />
Noon Tunes Jan 8-29 Free lunchtime<br />
serenades to sonically spice up your<br />
Thursdays. Downtown Library 300 Park<br />
Ave, OKC, 231.8650, mls.lib.ok.us<br />
Philharmonic: A Little Romance Jan<br />
10 The OKC Philharmonic begins the<br />
new year sweetly with special guest<br />
pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet. OKC<br />
Civic Center 201 N Walker Ave, OKC,<br />
842.5387, okcphilharmonic.org<br />
Travis LeDoyt Jan 10 When it comes<br />
to America’s hearts and minds, Elvis<br />
has never left the building - the King<br />
will live on even more strongly in your<br />
memory after witnessing the uncanny<br />
accuracy of LeDoyt’s impersonational<br />
performance. Riverwind Casino<br />
1544 W Hwy 9, Norman, 322.6464,<br />
riverwind.com<br />
Jazz at the Depot Jan 11 Warm up<br />
your weekend with a smooth dose<br />
of musical bliss courtesy of special<br />
guests The Mitch Bell Group. Santa<br />
Fe Depot 200 S Jones Ave, Norman,<br />
307.9320, pasnorman.org<br />
Brightmusic Jan 12-13 Special guest<br />
Cyrus Beroukhim supplies the title<br />
instrument in the far-flung program<br />
called “World Traveling Violin.”<br />
All Souls Church and St. Paul’s<br />
Cathedral 6400 N Penn Ave and 127<br />
NW 7th St, OKC, brightmusic.org<br />
Eric Church Jan 14 The current<br />
performance run may be dubbed<br />
“The Outsiders Tour,” but fans of the<br />
country singer will be thrilled to hear<br />
him live inside the ‘Peake. Chesapeake<br />
Arena 100 W Reno Ave, OKC,<br />
800.745.3000, chesapeakearena.com<br />
Juilliard String Quartet Jan 15<br />
Exemplars of the musical mastery<br />
exhibited by the graduates of Juilliard,<br />
this globe-traveling ensemble<br />
elevates the chamber music form.<br />
Armstrong Auditorium 14400<br />
S Bryant Rd, Edmond, 285.1010,<br />
armstrongauditorium.org<br />
Dr. Hook Jan 17 You can’t fake Ray<br />
Sawyer’s sly sense of humor, and<br />
his raspy voice and smooth musical<br />
mastery make the show a lasting<br />
delight. Grand Casino 777 Grand<br />
Casino Blvd, Shawnee, 964.7777,<br />
grandresortok.com<br />
Eric Benét Jan 17 The casino<br />
celebrates MLK Day by welcoming<br />
R&B/soul star Benet along with<br />
special guest Jon B. Riverwind Casino<br />
1544 W Hwy 9, Norman, 322.6464,<br />
riverwind.com<br />
Blue Door Shows Jan 17-25 Selfbilled<br />
as “the best listening room in<br />
Oklahoma,” it certainly has some of<br />
the best music, including Brandon<br />
Jenkins Jan 17, K.C. Clifford Jan 24<br />
and John Calvin Abney Jan 25 - check<br />
online for updates. The Blue Door<br />
2805 N McKinley Ave, OKC, 524.0738,<br />
bluedoorokc.com<br />
Winter Wind: Meg Hutchinson Jan 18<br />
A poet, folk singer and gently puissant<br />
bard, Hutchinson’s works are rich with<br />
a core of patient stillness; perfect for<br />
The Depot’s wintry musical mix. Santa<br />
Fe Depot 200 S Jones Ave, Norman,<br />
307.9320, pasnorman.org<br />
Black Label Society Jan 20 Crank<br />
it up down by the river with the<br />
Diamond Ballroom’s powerful shows:<br />
this month’s headliner is Zakk Wylde<br />
and his angry, angry crew. Diamond<br />
Ballroom 8001 S Eastern Ave, OKC,<br />
866.977.6849, dcfconcerts.com<br />
OU Concert Series Jan 20-31 The<br />
OU School of Music presents and a<br />
dual performance from trombone<br />
virtuoso Irv Wagner Jan 20, the<br />
Sooner Bassooners Jan 20 (those<br />
are separate performances), pianist<br />
Stephanie Shames Jan 26, baritone<br />
Ferris Allen and pianist Elizabeth<br />
Avery Jan 31. OU Catlett Music<br />
Center 500 W Boyd St, Norman,<br />
325.4101, ou.edu/finearts<br />
Shovels and Rope Jan 22 Solo artists<br />
Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent<br />
met, collaborated, formed a duo and<br />
got married - and they lived folk-rockpunk-ily<br />
ever after. Mazel tov! ACM @<br />
UCO Performance Lab 329 E Sheridan<br />
Ave, OKC, 974.4700, acm-uco.com<br />
Wellington Int’l Ukelele Orchestra<br />
Jan 23 If you’ve never heard the words<br />
“ukelele orchestra” together, you’re in<br />
for a treat; the New Zealand ensemble’s<br />
mastery of their distinctive instruments<br />
is incredible. OCCC Theater 7777 S May<br />
Ave, OKC, 682.7576, occc.edu/cas<br />
Philharmonic: All That Jazz Jan<br />
23-24 The OKC Philharmonic’s Pops<br />
season continues with a symphonic<br />
celebration of the songwriting craft<br />
of Kander and Ebb. OKC Civic Center<br />
201 N Walker Ave, OKC, 842.5387,<br />
okcphilharmonic.org<br />
Tuesday Noon Concerts Jan 27 Add a<br />
bit of music to your lunch break as the<br />
free weekly concert courtesy of OU<br />
School of Music students and faculty<br />
returns from a holiday hiatus. Fred<br />
Jones Jr Museum of Art 555 Elm Ave,<br />
Norman, 325.3272, ou.edu/fjjma<br />
Randy Rogers Band Jan 30 The Texas<br />
tunesmiths’ last recording was a live<br />
album, but Norman fans can do better<br />
than that by simply hearing them live<br />
when they blow through Riverwind.<br />
Riverwind Casino 1544 W Hwy 9,<br />
Norman, 322.6464, riverwind.com<br />
Big Smo’s Kuntry Livin’ Tour Jan<br />
31 That’s not a typo, at least not an<br />
unintentional one. Smo’s more about<br />
musical flow than spelling, crossing the<br />
streams of hip-hop and outlaw country<br />
for a beat-heavy, sample-laden sound.<br />
Grand Casino 777 Grand Casino Blvd,<br />
Shawnee, 964.7777, grandresortok.com<br />
SPORTS<br />
Thunder Basketball Jan 2-26 OKC<br />
brings the noise against a slate of NBA<br />
opponents: Washington Jan 2, Utah Jan<br />
9, Golden State Jan 16 and Minnesota<br />
Jan 26. Chesapeake Arena 100 W Reno<br />
Ave, OKC, 208.4800, thunder.nba.com<br />
OU Men’s Basketball Jan 3-28 It’s a<br />
long road to the NCAA Tournament, but<br />
getting there is half the fun for fans as<br />
the Sooners face Baylor Jan 3, Kansas<br />
State Jan 10, Oklahoma State Jan 17<br />
and Texas Tech Jan 28. Lloyd Noble<br />
Center 2900 S Jenkins Ave, Norman,<br />
325.2424, soonersports.com<br />
OSU Men’s Basketball Jan 3-31 From<br />
preseason to the last tip before the<br />
Big 12 Tournament, OSU figures to<br />
make the home court roar: they host<br />
Kansas State Jan 3, Texas Jan 10, Texas<br />
Tech Jan 21, Baylor Jan 27 and some<br />
guys from Norman Jan 31. Gallagher-<br />
Iba Arena 1046 W Hall of Fame Ave,<br />
Stillwater, 877.255.4678, okstate.com<br />
OU Women’s Basketball Jan 4-24 It’s<br />
a long road to the NCAA Tournament,<br />
but getting there is half the fun for<br />
fans; the Sooners face West Virginia<br />
Jan 4, Texas Jan 14, OSU Jan 19 and<br />
Texas Tech Jan 24. Lloyd Noble Center<br />
2900 S Jenkins Ave, Norman, 325.2424,<br />
soonersports.com<br />
Barons Hockey Jan 6-31 OKC’s ice<br />
warriors get set to face off against a<br />
gamut of AHL foes: Texas Jan 6, 16 and<br />
17, Rochester Jan 18 and Lake Erie Jan<br />
30-31. Cox Center 1 Myriad Gardens,<br />
OKC, 232.4625, okcbarons.com<br />
OSU Women’s Basketball Jan 7-24<br />
From preseason to the last tip before<br />
the Big 12 Tournament, OSU figures to<br />
make the home court roar: they host<br />
Texas Tech Jan 7, Kansas State Jan<br />
14, West Virginia Jan 17 and TCU Jan<br />
24. Gallagher-Iba Arena 1046 W Hall<br />
of Fame Ave, Stillwater, 877.255.4678,<br />
okstate.com<br />
OKC Blue Basketball Jan 9-29 The<br />
Thunder’s D-League affiliate looks<br />
to bring its A-game against Iowa Jan<br />
9, Reno Jan 10, Los Angeles Jan 13,<br />
Canton Jan 23, Austin Jan 24 and Erie<br />
Jan 29. Cox Center 1 Myriad Gardens,<br />
OKC, 208.4800, nba.com/dleague/<br />
OKC Charity Fight Night Jan 22<br />
A cowboy-black-tie evening (for<br />
spectators) of enjoying a drink, a cigar<br />
and several bouts of top-tier pugilism,<br />
this fundraiser hosted by Thomas<br />
“Hitman” Hearns benefits the OKC<br />
Police Athletic League. Bricktown<br />
Events Center 429 E California Ave,<br />
OKC, 706.7484, okcfightnight.com<br />
PBR Showcase Jan 23-24 Only the<br />
biggest, least friendly bulls and toughest<br />
cowboys make up the Professional<br />
Bull Riders circuit; the action will get<br />
plenty fierce. Chesapeake Arena 100<br />
W Reno Ave, OKC, 800.745.3000,<br />
chesapeakearena.com<br />
THEATER<br />
Wit Jan 9-18 A cancer patient<br />
reevaluates her life in a layered,<br />
bittersweet production from OKC<br />
Theatre Company. OKC Civic Center<br />
201 N Walker Ave, OKC, 626.6605,<br />
okctheatrecompany.org<br />
Kindness Jan 9-31 Mercy means most<br />
in hard times, as a teen boy and his<br />
ailing mother discover while on the run.<br />
Carpenter Square Theater 800 W Main<br />
St, OKC, 232.6500, carpentersquare.com<br />
Opera at the Movies Jan 10 An elite<br />
performance of an all-time great<br />
opera - Rossini’s playfully memorable<br />
“The Barber of Seville” - presented<br />
in high-definition comfort. Harkins<br />
Theatres 150 E Reno Ave, OKC, 321.4747,<br />
harkinstheatres.com<br />
Once Jan 13-18 Music is the bond that<br />
helps a tender romance grow between<br />
strangers in this Celebrity Attractions<br />
stage adaptation. OKC Civic Center<br />
201 N Walker Ave, OKC, 800.869.1451,<br />
celebrityattractions.com<br />
Everybody Loves Opal Jan 22-Feb 15 Con<br />
artists, a cheerful loner and a big secret<br />
collide in this comedic “prank in three<br />
acts.” Jewel Box Theater 3700 N Walker<br />
Ave, OKC, 521.1786, jewelboxtheatre.org<br />
Pageant Jan 28-Feb 15 There she is: Miss,<br />
um … well, Lyric Theatre brings the thrill<br />
of victory and the acted agony of defeat<br />
to the stage in a musical comedy starring<br />
an unusual set of competitors. Lyric’s<br />
Plaza Theater 1725 NW 16th St, OKC,<br />
524.9312, lyrictheatreokc.com<br />
ONGOING<br />
The Book of Mormon Through Jan 4 The<br />
minds behind South Park penned this<br />
hit musical satire about the importance<br />
of religion and the misadventures of<br />
people trying to spread it. OKC Civic<br />
Center 201 N Walker Ave, OKC, 297.2264,<br />
okcciviccenter.com<br />
Check out the<br />
coming year’s<br />
top social events<br />
in our Datebook<br />
online, and stay on top<br />
of what’s happening<br />
with our searchable<br />
event calendar at<br />
sliceok.com<br />
84 SLICE // JANUARY 2015
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