48th Annual Paseo Arts Festival
May
24
to May 26

48th Annual Paseo Arts Festival

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The Paseo Arts Festival is an annual event that is free to the public and the largest fundraiser of the year for the Paseo Arts Association, which takes place every Memorial Day weekend in the heart of the Paseo Arts District in Oklahoma City. The festival attracts thousands of visitors every year and showcases the works of over 90 juried artists from across the country. The festival provides a diverse range of art forms, including painting, sculpture, jewelry, pottery and more.

Visitors can enjoy the entertainment of over 50 live performers on two stages, including blue, jazz, pop and rock n' roll. They can also enjoy the food court featuring 20 food and drink vendors. With its relaxed and friendly atmosphere, the Paseo Arts Festival offers a wonderful opportunity to discover new and exciting works of art and connect with the vibrant arts community in Oklahoma City.

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Literati Press: Speed Readings: A 10-minute Writing Workshop with Zachary Scalzo
Mar
8
2:00 PM14:00

Literati Press: Speed Readings: A 10-minute Writing Workshop with Zachary Scalzo

Dramatic writing is only half on the page, so why not hear what we already see? In this workshop, each writer will bring a 10-minute selection of their dramatic writing (for the stage or screen!) to be read aloud by a team of 4-5 actors. After hearing the work, there will be a brief feedback session with the writers, actors, and facilitator in attendance. Writers are encouraged to bring 1-2 questions that they want the workshop to consider.

Zachary Scalzo (he/they) is a queer writer, translator, and theatremaker. They are currently Artist in Residence in the English Department at the University of Central Oklahoma and can be found at azachofalltrades.com or on Instagram at @zjscalzo.

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Oklahoma Shakespeare: Penelope
Feb
27
to Mar 2

Oklahoma Shakespeare: Penelope

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PENELOPE is a musical re-telling of the Odyssey for one actor and a five-piece chamber orchestra.

Composer Alex Bechtel tells the story of the Odyssey's Penelope, yearning for the return of her husband, Odysseus, following the events of the Trojan War. One actor and a 5-piece chamber orchestra perform a haunting score - by turns hilarious, explosive, and sensual. Bechtel, and co-book writers Grace McLean and Eva Steinmetz, have delivered a fresh take on this timeless love story.

After successful productions at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Signature Theatre DC, and The Public Theatre, Artistic Director Tyler Woods directs this intimate version starring Oklahoma's own Amanda Lee.

Penelope is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)

PRODUCTION DETAILS

RUN TIME: Approx. 2 hours, with one 15-minute intermission.

CONTENT: Contains adult subject matter and language.

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Acrylic Painting 101
Feb
25
5:30 PM17:30

Acrylic Painting 101

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In this 3-hour acrylic still life painting class, beginners will learn foundational techniques for capturing realistic objects using acrylic paints. The class will cover basic color mixing, brushwork, and composition while guiding students through the process of painting a simple still life. By the end of the session, students will have a completed painting and a greater understanding of working with acrylic paints effectively.

No prior painting experience is required!

Supplies:

The instructor will provide the necessities: paint, brushes, palettes, pencils and canvases. If attendees wish they can bring their own of the following items:          

Acrylic Paints: red, yellow, blue, black, white, raw umber
Brushes: A selection of flat and round brushes (small, medium, large)
Canvas or Acrylic Paper: 16x20 inches recommended
Palette: For mixing paint (disposable or reusable)
Apron or Old Clothes: Acrylics can stain 

Registration Fee: $60

About the Instructor, Mackenzie Brim:

A lifelong artist and seasoned instructor with a passion for fostering creativity, brings over five years of teaching experience to her diverse array of students. From elementary-aged pupils to spirited individuals in their 90s, her teaching portfolio spans a variety of mediums, including watercolor, drawing, and acrylic. Mackenzie is known for her commitment to providing clear and concise instruction, ensuring that her students not only grasp artistic techniques but also find joy and fulfillment in the learning process.​ Beyond the classroom, Mackenzie is an oil painter, recognized on an international scale. Her captivating works have been showcased in exhibitions in Dallas, Houston, New York City, and Los Angeles. As a professional artist, Mackenzie's pieces have found homes in private collections around the world.

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Literati Press: Environments and Evil: Crafting Villains with Blake Hamilton
Feb
22
4:00 PM16:00

Literati Press: Environments and Evil: Crafting Villains with Blake Hamilton

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In this workshop, participants will consider the necessity of environments for crafting compelling villains. Think of the apartment in Rosemary’s Baby, the restaurants and corporate offices in American Psycho, and Annie Wilkes’s house in Misery. Participants will engage in the workshop process and learn ways to create villains that grab an audience’s attention and move beyond cliché characters.

Blake Edward Hamilton earned his MFA in Creative Writing from The Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University. His work has appeared in World Literature Today Magazine: Windmill, NPR, Bombay Gin Literary Journal, The Guerrilla Lit Mag., and South Broadway Press, among others. His first full-length collection of poetry, All Through Your Multiple Selves (Spartan / Luchador Press) was released in 2020. His second collection of poetry, Move In Silence (Spartan / Luchador Press), was released in the Spring of 2021. His novel, HIRAETH (Spuyten Duyvil Press), was published in November 2021, and his collection of short fiction, Consummation (Spuyten Duyvil Press), was published in Spring 2023.

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Oklahoma Shakespeare: Penelope
Feb
20
to Feb 23

Oklahoma Shakespeare: Penelope

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PENELOPE is a musical re-telling of the Odyssey for one actor and a five-piece chamber orchestra.

Composer Alex Bechtel tells the story of the Odyssey's Penelope, yearning for the return of her husband, Odysseus, following the events of the Trojan War. One actor and a 5-piece chamber orchestra perform a haunting score - by turns hilarious, explosive, and sensual. Bechtel, and co-book writers Grace McLean and Eva Steinmetz, have delivered a fresh take on this timeless love story.

After successful productions at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, Signature Theatre DC, and The Public Theatre, Artistic Director Tyler Woods directs this intimate version starring Oklahoma's own Amanda Lee.

Penelope is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing Global. (www.broadwaylicensing.com)

PRODUCTION DETAILS

RUN TIME: Approx. 2 hours, with one 15-minute intermission.

CONTENT: Contains adult subject matter and language.

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FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions — Oklahoma Shakespeare (okshakes.org)

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SixTwelve: 10th Anniversary Mardi Gras Ball
Feb
20
7:00 PM19:00

SixTwelve: 10th Anniversary Mardi Gras Ball

From SixTwelve:

Please join us on Saturday, February 22nd at OKC’s Tower Theatre from 7-11pm! We’ll be celebrating our tenth anniversary the best way we know how, by bringing back our SixTwelve Mardi Gras Ball and this year’s theme is “Diamonds”, the traditional gift for ten years!

So bring your sparkle and have some fun! We’ll have music by The King Cabbage Brass Band + a surprise band we’ll announce soon, food by Kam’s Kookery, drinks, decor by A Date with Iris, and we’ll be honoring Jenny Young Sanchez as Queen and Paul Mays as King of our Ball. Both have done so much to help build, support and sustain SixTwelve throughout all these years.

Tickets are half price until January 1st. Get your tickets today and help us celebrate a beautiful decade of getting to work with our community. All money raised will go towards our after school programming, creative residencies and community programs! Laissez le bons temp rouler!

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Su Casa: Beyond Basketweave Class
Feb
15
9:00 AM09:00

Su Casa: Beyond Basketweave Class

This is a time set aside for anyone wanting to learn new stitches, get help on a project, help with a stitch guide, get fiber suggestions, stitch suggestions, meet other stitchers etc. Bring your current project and the teacher will rotate spending time helping each class member and you end up learning and get ideas from other stitcher’s projects too during the 2 hour class. Class members need to know how to continental or basketweave stitch before attending this class.

Sign up here: http://www.sucasaokc.com/sucasaclasses

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Contracts and Copyrights for Artists w/ Conner Mulvaney
Feb
11
6:00 PM18:00

Contracts and Copyrights for Artists w/ Conner Mulvaney

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This "Contracts and Copyrights for Artists" workshop is designed to provide artists with the essential legal knowledge they need to protect and manage their work. Participants will learn key concepts related to contracts and copyrights, including the basics of contract formation, types of contracts relevant to artists (such as commissions, collaborations, and brand deals), and the most important contract provisions to ensure fair compensation and ownership.

The workshop covers critical topics like when to formalize agreements in writing, scope of work, pricing, and the difference between work-for-hire and copyright ownership.

About the Instructor: Conner Mulvaney is an Oklahoma attorney who, by day, works on contract law for the State of Oklahoma and, by night, paints in acrylic on canvas. He graduated from OCU School of Law and passed the Oklahoma Bar exam in 2023. He has a passion for service. His main goal in his legal career is to use his knowledge and skills as an attorney to help others create. Conner understands that dealing with complicated contractual matters can distract from the joy of making art, so he seeks to empower artists by providing guidance and assistance with intellectual property and contracts.

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Literati Press: Writing is for Everybody: How to begin a Writing Practice with Doug Paulsen
Feb
8
2:00 PM14:00

Literati Press: Writing is for Everybody: How to begin a Writing Practice with Doug Paulsen

You are a writer with something to say. In this prompt-based, timed writing segments we will write from a variety of topics. With the freedom of no good, no bad writing, we remove the editor and other efforts of control to let the pen run free across the page and discover what you really want to say (write). 

We will learn how to develop writing as a “practice” to help bring material for more composed writings. 
The session will include pauses for centering to settle us deeper. 

Doug Paulsen has studied with author and writing teacher, Natalie Goldberg (Writing Down the Bones) for over 15 years, attending weeklong, silent writing retreats with her in New Mexico. 

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Su Casa: Heart Stitch Sampler Class
Feb
1
9:00 AM09:00

Su Casa: Heart Stitch Sampler Class

In this class you will learn several stitches on the cute 13 count Pippen Canvas. The canvas design area is 6” x 3” and the canvas size is 8” x 10”. Class will include the canvas, fibers, needle and stitch guide. The fibers will mostly be partial skeins, enough to finish the project as there are 13 different fibers . Bring basic needlepoint supplies and if you have a portable stand or light bring them. Stretcher bars and tacks sold separately. Class members need to know how to continental stitch.

Sign up here: http://www.sucasaokc.com/sucasaclasses

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Application Tips for Artists w/Liz Roth
Jan
30
6:00 PM18:00

Application Tips for Artists w/Liz Roth

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Attendees will learn important tips for submitting applications with a special focus on artist residencies, exhibitions and festivals/fairs. This workshop is a great fit for entry to intermediate-level artists!

FREE Workshop!

This is one of eight workshops in the 2024/2025 Robbie Kienzle Artist Workshop Series - created by the Paseo Arts Association to provide opportunities for artist education on topics for professional development FREE of charge thanks to the Oklahoma Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts, Community Arts Learning grant funding. The Paseo Arts Association began this workshop series in 2022 and named it after the late Robbie Kienzle to honor her life and passion for artistic empowerment.

These workshops are FREE thanks to the contributions of the Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts and OKC Midtown Rotary.

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Literati Press: Book Tasting Literary Event
Jan
20
7:00 PM19:00

Literati Press: Book Tasting Literary Event

Join us for a one-of-a-kind literary event, designed to give you a "taste" of some great books, tailored to your tastes and what you're looking for in your next read!

Like a wine tasting, we book concierges at Literati Press will put together carefully curated flights of books, all designed to help you explore books, genres, or authors we think you'll love!

What to expect:
• A presentation of the book flights by our book concierges. (You'll have a sheet to keep track of titles that catch your eye.)
• Time to explore the books presented, with tasting notes included to help you get to know each book better.
• Your choice of one of the books to take home with you!
Exclusive discount: Love what you sampled? Enjoy 10% off any books from the book flights that night.

Whether you need fresh book recommendations, or just want to spend the evening with fellow book lovers, our Book Tasting event is for you!

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Literati Press: Giving it Away! Reading Skills for Writers with Paul Austin
Jan
13
7:00 PM19:00

Literati Press: Giving it Away! Reading Skills for Writers with Paul Austin

This is a one-time, two hour workshop designed to enhance reading skills for writers

of all genres. The goal of the workshop is to guide each writer to a reading
presentation unique to their own sensibility. Writers will practice ways of being
present as well as rehearsal procedures that ensure confidence in the reading. The
workshop is both a discussion and an on-your-feet practice of skills that make the
writer comfortable, confident and able to give the audience the gift of their work.
Each writer is asked to bring something they want to read aloud.

Paul Austin has acted and directed On and Off Broadway, Off-Off Broadway, summer
stock, and regional theatres around the nation, as well as acting for television and
film. Late Night Conspiracies, a collection of his writings was performed with jazz
ensemble at New York’s Ensemble Studio Theatre, where he is a long time member.
He has taught acting at Sarah Lawrence College and at his own theatre and studio in
New York City. He has written for and about the theatre in essays, poetry and plays.
His work has appeared in such publications as This Land, Sugar Mule, Newport
Review
and Oklahoma Review. His recently completed a collection of poems titled
Mother and Son is forthcoming from Turning Plow Press. He’s currently working on
two other collections In Praise of Actors and Persons of Influence.

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Literati Press: Book Journaling Workshop
Jan
11
11:00 AM11:00

Literati Press: Book Journaling Workshop

Have you ever felt like premade book journals don’t quite fit how you'd like to track your reading? I don't know about you, but I have a pile of half-filled-out book journals myself!

Join me for a fun, creative Book Journaling Workshop, where you'll create our very own tailor-made book journal that truly fits your reading life!

Tracking your reading in fun and unique ways can help you get to know yourself as a reader, and give you something to look back on at the end of the year and feel a sense of accomplishment for the time you took to reflect and interact with the books you read over the year.

In addition to a blank journal that you can customize to reflect your unique reading style, you'll also get:
• Inspiration for the many different layouts you can use to track your reads
• Help designing your own reading challenges and goals that sound fun to you!
• Access to decorating supplies so you can design each page exactly how you want—think markers, stencils, washi tape, and stickers!

Let's get together and have some creatively bookish fun!

Melissa Coast is a book concierge and book buyer at Literati Press Bookshop. Melissa pinged on the Literati Press radar with her fantastic Instagram account, @stickynote_bookrecs as well as her frequent trips to our shop. Initially roped into the crew to help with spare hours, we soon realized she was a voracious reader and loved talking, selling, and curating books. Her role expanded into lead book buyer in 2023. She's always ready to chat with anyone who loves books as much as she does, happy to share recommendations, or just gush about favorite reads.

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First Friday Gallery Walk
Jan
3
6:00 PM18:00

First Friday Gallery Walk

Each First Friday of the month, the community is invited to stroll the historic Paseo Arts District. All galleries, boutiques and businesses will hold extended hours through 9pm! Come explore! Skyy Webster will be playing live music at the red Flamenco sculpture!

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JRB Art at the Elms: Abstracted Images
Jan
3
to Feb 28

JRB Art at the Elms: Abstracted Images

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JRB Art at The Elms is pleased to announce an extraordinary exhibition featuring the collective works of Trey Gause, David Crismon and BJ White. Each artist brings a distinct voice and perspective, exploring themes of history, technology and human experience through innovative and dynamic approaches to their craft. David Crismon’s paintings examine the fluidity of history in the digital age, where technology continuously reshapes our perception of the past. Montana-based artist Trey Gause seeks harmony between rigidity and flow, creating multimedia works that explore the relationships between forces. BJ White is a celebrated painter and printmaker whose extensive career spans national invitational, juried and gallery exhibitions.

The exhibit will run Jan. 3 - Feb. 28

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Oklahoma Shakespeare: Jane Austen's Christmas Cracker
Dec
19
to Dec 22

Oklahoma Shakespeare: Jane Austen's Christmas Cracker

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Jane Austen’s Christmas Cracker, by Erin Woods, based on the novels & letters of Jane Austen

Directed by Karis McMurry

December 5 - 22, 2024, Indoor Black Box Theatre

Run Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.

A ball, a ball, a Christmas ball!

It is the year 1796, and you have been invited to a holiday celebration at the home of Jane Austen and her sister, Cassandra. The guest list includes some of Ms. Austen's most beloved characters, who invite you to dance, sing, and feast on sweet treats amongst wonderful company decked out in their finery for the Christmas holidays.

Join us for a celebration of the life and love of Jane Austen, as seen through the eyes of her most beloved characters. Celebrate and play along as you witness some of her most famous love stories come to life, then join the happy couples on the dance floor, play a festive parlor game, or simply sing along with your favorite Christmas carol. Participation is welcome, and cheer is infectious!

The performance is voluntarily interactive, fully scripted, full of dance, song, and plenty of ice cream! Come dressed as your favorite Jane Austen character, or simply come as you are. We wish you a very Merry Jane Austen Christmas!

A holiday classic, staged indoors during the month of December. Family friendly and exuberantly festive! Come one, come all, to our Christmas ball!

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Oklahoma Shakespeare: Jane Austen's Christmas Cracker
Dec
12
to Dec 15

Oklahoma Shakespeare: Jane Austen's Christmas Cracker

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Jane Austen’s Christmas Cracker, by Erin Woods, based on the novels & letters of Jane Austen

Directed by Karis McMurry

December 5 - 22, 2024, Indoor Black Box Theatre

Run Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission.

A ball, a ball, a Christmas ball!

It is the year 1796, and you have been invited to a holiday celebration at the home of Jane Austen and her sister, Cassandra. The guest list includes some of Ms. Austen's most beloved characters, who invite you to dance, sing, and feast on sweet treats amongst wonderful company decked out in their finery for the Christmas holidays.

Join us for a celebration of the life and love of Jane Austen, as seen through the eyes of her most beloved characters. Celebrate and play along as you witness some of her most famous love stories come to life, then join the happy couples on the dance floor, play a festive parlor game, or simply sing along with your favorite Christmas carol. Participation is welcome, and cheer is infectious!

The performance is voluntarily interactive, fully scripted, full of dance, song, and plenty of ice cream! Come dressed as your favorite Jane Austen character, or simply come as you are. We wish you a very Merry Jane Austen Christmas!

A holiday classic, staged indoors during the month of December. Family friendly and exuberantly festive! Come one, come all, to our Christmas ball!

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4x4 Art Show & Auction - One Night Only!
Dec
12
6:00 PM18:00

4x4 Art Show & Auction - One Night Only!

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This 4x4 fundraiser supports the Paseo Arts Association’s year-round mission of enriching, educating and inspiring the public through the arts through exhibitions, annual programs and events. Join us as we celebrate the end of the year and deck the walls for the holidays! Bidding starts at $25 and bidding ends at 7:30pm! FREE ENTRY!

This one-night art show and auction will have live music, food and drinks! Invite your friends for a night out and an opportunity to buy one-of a-kind holiday gifts at 4x4 created by over 50 different artists!

Join us for a festive musical performance during the event by the lovely Cheyanne Marie! Learn more about Cheyanne on her website HERE!

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