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P A R T I C I P A T I N G BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

2 N D F R I D A Y

NORMAN ART WALK

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ARTIFACTORYART STUDIOS ABOVE

MAINSITEBIG TRUCK TACOS

BIGFOOT CREATIVETHE BLUEBONNET BAR

CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES

CIMARRON OPERATHE DEPOT GALLERY

D.M. WEALTH MANAGEMENTDOPE CHAPEL

DREAMER CONCEPTSEARTH REBIRTH

FIREHOUSE ART CENTERFIRST FIDELITY BANK

GALLERY 123GUESTROOM RECORDS

THE LOADED BOWLMAINSITE

CONTEMPORARY ART MT EXPRESS TACOSMICHELANGELO’S

COFFEE & WINE BARNORMAN ARTS COUNCIL

NORMAN MUSIC FESTIVAL

NORMAN PUBLIC LIBRARYOPOLIS

PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM

ROBINSON’S REPURPOSEDSANDALWOOD & SAGE

THE SOCIAL CLUBSTASH

STUDIO INKVISIT NORMAN

SPONSORS

NONPROFITS

WHAT: Artist Talks + Closing Reception for Illuminate & ALTERNATIVEWHERE: MAINSITE Contemporary Art, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: MAINSITE Contemporary Art: Home of the Norman Arts Council ushers out group exhibition Illuminate and studio1409’s ALTERNATIVE with a final reception and

artist talks that begin at 6:30 p.m. Illuminate features the work of artists Lindsey Bochniak, Jessica Craddock, Mary James Ketch and Sarah Day-Short. ALTERNATIVE is comprised of portraits of “alternative models” shot using “alternative” (ambrotype) photography. The show includes vintage, large-format glass slides and gallery-sized prints. Norman Arts

Council Individual Artist Award winner Kim Rice — previously seen in the latest OU MFA Thesis Exhibition — will show new works in the Library Gallery.

WHAT: FAC Faculty Art ShowWHERE: Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Firehouse Art Center holds its FAC Faculty Art Show, an annual multi-

disciplinary exhibition showcasing the recent work of Firehouse faculty members. It’s a great opportunity to interact with these artists and instructors and discover whether you might want

to learn from them yourself.

WHAT: Firehouse Art Center Student Photography ShowWHERE: Visit Norman, 309 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Firehouse Art Center is collaborating with Visit Norman to showcase the work of

Firehouse photography students.

WHAT: Opening Reception for Noble Laundry Paintings by John BrandenburgWHERE: The Depot, 200 S. Jones

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Depot Gallery hosts an opening reception for Noble Laundry

Paintings, an art exhibition from John Brandenburg, a longtime Norman artist known for his use of vivid color and organic forms. All the acrylic paintings on

display were created during the hours Brandenburg did laundry at home.

WHAT: 2nd Friday Adult Story Time with author Ashley SetzerWHERE: Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster

WHEN: 6 to 7:30 p.m.ABOUT: Pioneer Library System presents The 2nd Friday Adult Story Time, which takes place from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Campbell Gallery Reading Room of the Norman

Public Library. Snacks and drinks are provided. July’s sees local author Ashley Setzer reading selections from her latest works, which includes the five book series

The Flute Keeper Saga.

WHAT: Dreamer 58: Splash of ColorWHERE: Dreamer Concepts: A Community Art Space, 428 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Dreamer Concepts: A Community Art Space hosts Dreamer 58: Splash of

Color, a collaboration of three Norman artists — Leslie Dallam, Ashley Primm and Carla Waugh — whose styles are different from each other but share an embrace for vibrant

hues to create colorful combinations.

WHAT: The Pirates of PenzanceWHERE: Nancy O’Briend Center for the Performing Arts, 1809 Stubbeman

WHEN: 7:00 p.m.ABOUT: Cimarron Opera presents a production of The Pirates of Penzance at The

Nancy O’Brien Center for the Performing Arts at Norman North High School.

WHAT: Featured Local ArtistsWHERE: Earth Rebirth, 309 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Earth Rebirth is a new nonprofit focused on expanding awareness and education of sustainable practices in food, energy and water production. This month, they’ll feature the

works of artists Kevin Wise and Angie Hardy, along with free, organic fruits & veggies.

AT EDO: EAST DOWNTOWN300+400 BLOCKS OF EAST MAIN

FOOD TRUCKS

MT EXPRESSBIG TRUCK TACOS

THE LOADED BOWL

AT THE

2ND FRIDAY FOOD TRUCK PARKPETERS BETWEEN MAIN & GRAY

LA GUMBO YA YAPINKY’S ROLLING FRESH

MIM’S BAKERYGYPSY JUICE

THE HEALTHY HIPPOTHE SAUCEE SICILIAN

SMOKY RAY’S

STUDIOS, SHOPS,

GALLERIES & MORE

WHAT: What’s A Girl Supposed To Do? by Melissa JacobsWHERE: Dope Chapel, 115 S. Crawford

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: Dope Chapel debuts What’s A Girl Supposed To Do?, an exhibition

of new works from Oklahoma City artist Melissa Jacobs. She draws and paints pictures of women, inspired by their representation in popular culture, music,

fashion and self-depiction in social media.

WHAT: Flower Power Market + Featured Artist Lynda Parnell ShellWHERE: STASH, 412 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: STASH — in coordination with Robinson’s Repurposed — is transforming

East Downtown (EDO) into a Maker’s and Flower Market, with food trucks, live music, art and fresh food & plants ready for purchase. STASH also hosts Tornados

& Textures, pottery by Lynda Parnell Shell that is inspired by the tornados that have swept through Oklahoma with succulents already planted inside.

WHAT: Featured Artist Beverly HerndonWHERE: Sandalwood & Sage, 322 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Sandalwood & Sage will host special guest artist Beverly Herndon. She’s

an aficionado of the Chinese Brush Stroke and has long been a teacher of Asian Art techniques and form at the Firehouse Art Center.

WHAT: Featured Artist Salvador B. Jasso + GiveawaysWHERE: Studio Ink, 220 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Studio Ink is thrilled to showcase the whimsical steel-i-gami pieces of

Salvador B. Jasso. They’ll also have a variety of local artists set up shop out front with refreshments and giveaways from Order Up while suppplies last.

WHAT: Featured Artists Native CreativeWHERE: The Social Club, 209 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 10 p.m.ABOUT: The Social Club welcomes Native Creative, a group of local artists

supporting each other in their creative endeavors. They’ll be serving snacks and drinks from some of the culinary artists who are apart of the group.

VISIT NORMANARTS.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION

WHAT: Featured Artist Francisca Sue Frueh + Music by Frank Lawrence WHERE: D.M. Wealth Management in the Financial Building, 201 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: D.M. Wealth Management invites you in to view new works by Sue

Frueh, joined as always by musical guest Frank Lawrence.

WHAT: Kids Art Activities by Center for Children & FamiliesWHERE: First Fidelity Bank, 131 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: First Fidelity Bank will host a kid’s art event in partnership with the Center for Children & Families. Let your kids create their own art before taking in even more across

Downtown Norman. Snacks provided.

WHAT: Open StudiosWHERE: Artist Studios above MAINSITE, 122 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Artist Studios above MAINSITE have new works by Bill and Juanita Williams

up for viewing.

WHAT: Featured MakersWHERE: Robinson’s Repurposed, 325 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Robinson’s Repurposed has items given an artistic touch by makers from

all over town.

WHAT: Art & MusicWHERE: Michelangelo’s Coffee & Wine Bar, 207 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Michelangelo’s has live music and work by local artists on the walls.

WHAT: Gallery 123 OpeningWHERE: Gallery 123, 123 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Gallery 123 invites everyone to come up to see their jewelry, fused glass,

stained glass, metal art, sculpture, paintings and fabric art!

WHAT: Featured Local ArtistsWHERE: Bigfoot Creative, 315 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Bigfoot Creative welcomes you to see the work of a variety of local artists

2ND FRIDAY SHOWS

& PERFORMANCES

WHAT: Random Noise: Poolboy + Holy HillsWHERE: Guestroom Records, 125 E. Main

WHEN: 7:15 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Norman Arts Council and Guestroom Records are collaborating to bring you

Random Noise, an eclectic series bringing you even more free music during the art walk. This month features the return of surf rockers Poolboy along with Joey Powell’s experimental solo

project Holy Hills. It’ll start at 7:15 p.m. and wrap up before 9!

WHAT: 2nd Friday Concert Series: Cherry Death + Sensitiv Southside BoyWHERE: Dope Chapel, 115 S. Crawford

WHEN: 6-10 p.m.ABOUT: Norman Arts Council and Norman Music Festival present the 2nd Friday Concert Series. This edition features garage rockers Cherry Death — fresh from a

national tour and feature on Noisey — along with the solo project of James Hammontree (Sex Snobs, Power Pyramid): Sensitiv Southside Boy. The show takes place at Dope

Chapel. It’s free and all-ages!

WHAT: Love Cobra with The DisposablesWHERE: The Bluebonnet Bar, 321 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: The Bluebonnet Bar comes alive with the raucous music of Love Cobra and

The Disposables. Cover is $5.

WHAT: Calabar with Michael LovelandWHERE: Opolis, 113 N. Crawford

WHEN: 8 p.m.ABOUT: Opolis has Norman’s own Calabar and Michael Loveland on stage for

your listening pleasure. Cover is $5.

WHAT: Speak, Memory with Brother Rabbit and The LonelysWHERE: Dreamer Concepts, 428 E. Main

WHEN: 6 to 9 p.m.ABOUT: Dreamer Concepts: A Community Art Space hosts free performances from

Speak, Memory, Brother Rabbit and The Lonelys starting at 6 p.m.