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