| Event Type | Artist / Event Name | Date(s) | Location | Cost | Description | Contact Person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival | Arts Festival Oklahoma | September 3 – 6, 2004 |
Oklahoma City Community College |
FREE, $3 per car parking fee |
Arts Festival Oklahoma showcases the works of more than 260 artisans, live entertainment, food and children's activities. Admission is FREE. Parking is just $3 per vehicle. Headline entertainers this year are Brasil Brazil on Friday night, the Oklahoma City Philharmonic with fireworks on Saturday night, and Ty England on Sunday night. For more information go to http://www.occc.edu/afo | Mrs. Margy Davis |
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Concert |
Cultural Awareness Series: Chen Zimbalista |
September 21, 2004
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Oklahoma City Community College Theatre | $15 to $20, Season Tickets 50% Less | Something magical happens the moment Chen Zimbalista steps onto the stage. With the intensity of a snake charmer, he cajoles an endless array of rhythmic sounds out of instruments usually relegated to the rear of an orchestra pit. He has been displaying the beauty of percussion instruments to people all over the world, since graduating from the Tel Aviv Academy, Brooklyn College, New York and the Music Academy, Copenhagen. True feasts for the senses, his programs are taken from the classical, blues, jazz and, occasionally, the rock repertoire. For detailed information go to http://www.occc.edu/cas | Mr. Scott Tigert |
| Play |
Cultural Awareness Series: Joseph Kaknes |
October 19, 2004 | Oklahoma City Community College Theatre |
$10 to $15, Season Tickets 50% Less |
Two years ago, Joseph Kaknes stood at the graveside of Vincent Van Gogh when he heard the great artist's words echo in his head. "Fear nothing; just paint." One look at Kaknes' bold strokes and vivid use of color, and you see the spirit of Van Gogh. In fact, Van Gogh became such a mentor to him, that Kaknes created the one-man show Van Gogh. Part homage, part history lesson, Van Gogh transports audience members to Auvers-sur-Oise, France where the 37-year-old artist conducts his final painting lesson, recounting his life. During Van Gogh, Kaknes will paint, completing a canvas by the end of the performance. For detailed information go to http://www.occc.edu/cas |
Mr. Scott Tigert |
| Concert | Cultural Awareness Series: King’s Singers | November 2, 2004 | Oklahoma City Community College Theatre |
$15 to $20, Season Tickets 50% Less |
Founded at King's College in Cambridge in 1968, the King's Singers are one of the world's most sought-after and acclaimed vocal ensembles. The King's Singers are: David Hurley; countertenor, Robin Tyson; countertenor, Paul Phoenix; tenor, Philip Lawson; baritone, Chris Gabbitas; baritone, and Stephen Connolly; bass. This extraordinary vocal ensemble is equally at home singing Renaissance madrigals, transcriptions of orchestral classics, folk music in various languages, and popular songs; this wide-ranging repertoire is reflected in the ensemble's more than 70 recordings, which have won several Grammy nominations. The King's Singers are familiar to American television audiences through their numerous television appearances, including Evening at Pops with the Boston Pops; their own six-part series entitled The King's Singers Madrigal History Tour, broadcast on A&E; an Emmy award-winning ABC Christmas special with Julie Andrews, Plácido Domingo, and John Denver; and numerous appearances on the The Tonight Show and NBC's Today show. For detailed information go to http://www.occc.edu/cas |
Mr. Scott Tigert |
| Concert |
Cultural Awareness Series: Edgar Cruz and Ruben Romero |
November 30, 2004 |
Oklahoma City Community College Theatre | $10 to $15, Season Tickets 50% Less | Oklahoman Edgar
Cruz has established a career that includes touring, recording, and
teaching. He is a National Guitar Fingerpicking Champion and has been named the
Oklahoma Gazette's Best Local Performing Artist and Best Acoustic Guitarist for
three years in a row.
Santa Fe native Ruben Romero has distinguished himself as a Spanish guitarist, arranger, composer, recording artist, and teacher. Underlying his work are traces of the mesmerizing melodies and rhythms that have expressed the joys and sorrows of the gitano, soul of his gypsy ancestors. Edgar Cruz and Ruben Romero, have combined their talents in Guitarras de Amor, an album of their favorite Latin romantic songs. Guitarras de Fuego continues this collaboration. Their concert at the Cultural Awareness Series will feature selections from both albums. For detailed information go to http://www.occc.edu/cas |
Mr. Scott Tigert |
| Concert | Cultural Awareness Series: David Burgess |
February 8, 2005 |
Oklahoma City Community College Theatre | $10 to $15, Season Tickets 50% Less |
Praised by musicians and critics worldwide, David Burgess is rapidly establishing a reputation as one of today's outstanding guitarists. Mr. Burgess has performed solo recitals to critical acclaim throughout North and South America, Europe, and the Far East. Through his extensive travels, he has acquired one of the largest collections of Latin guitar music in North America, from which he often draws interesting and unusual works for his programs. He has received praise for both his musicianship and his technique. For detailed information go to http://www.occc.edu/cas |
Mr. Scott Tigert |
| Play | Cultural Awareness Series: Montana Repertory Theatre |
March 1, 2005 |
Oklahoma City Community College Theatre | $25 to $30, Season Tickets 50% Less |
Steel Magnolias examines the American character and investigates the human heart. The setting is Truvy's Beauty Spot in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where a delightful group of women congregate for much more than a wash and set. The wisecracking Truvy, with the help of her new "glamour technician," Annelle, dispenses shampoo with liberal doses of free advise to the town's curmudgeon, Ouiser, an eccentric millionaire. Meanwhile, the town's social worker, M'Lynn, is wrapped up in preparations for her daughter Shelby's upcoming marriage. Over the years, many jokes are cracked, many grievances aired, and many tears are shed. Through it all, these women become the Steel Magnolias of the title-beautiful, but strong enough to survive any challenge together. For detailed information go to http://www.occc.edu/cas |
Mr. Scott Tigert |
| Concert |
Cultural Awareness Series: St. Louis Brass |
April 5, 2005 |
Oklahoma City Community College Theatre | $15 to $20, Season Tickets 50% Less |
Members of the Saint Louis Symphony formed the Saint Louis Brass Quintet (SLBQ) in 1964. Today, thirty-five years and more than 2,500 concerts later, the SLBQ is entertaining audiences nation wide. The SLBQ is comprised of Allan Dean; Trumpet, Tim Morrison; Trumpet, Thomas Bacon; Horn, Melvyn Jernigan; Trombone, and Daniel Perantoni; Tuba. The Saint Louis Brass Quintet performs the entire spectrum of great music for brass - from the works of today's composers to Baroque and Renaissance music transcribed for modern instruments. They also offer lighter fare: popular music of the Americas, jazz arrangements of standards by Ellington/Strayhorn, Gershwin, and Cole Porter. The SLBQ sees itself foremost as a serious chamber music group, but also recognizes the importance of education and entertainment in its programming. Finding this balance is an exciting challenge that is vital in keeping both the group's members and its audiences satisfied. For detailed information go to http://www.occc.edu/cas |
Mr. Scott Tigert |
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Concert |
Cultural Awareness Series: Moscow String Quartet |
April 19, 2005 | Oklahoma City Community College Theatre | $15 to $20, Season Tickets 50% Less | Described by Alfred Schnittke as "an extraordinary ensemble that distinguishes itself with refined musical style, an unusually beautiful sound and palette of colors, and a tremendous artistic temperament," the members of the Moscow String Quartet have earned a place among the most distinguished artists of our times. The Moscow String Quartet gained international acclaim after winning the 1978 Leo Weiner International Quartet Competition in Budapest, Hungary. The next year, the quartet triumphed at the International Quartet competition in Evian, France. Since then, the Moscow String Quartet has performed to consistent critical acclaim in the major concert halls of Europe. From 1991-1996, the quartet was in residence at the Lamont School of Music in Denver, and since 1997 has been in residence at the University of Colorado in Denver. For detailed information go to http://www.occc.edu/cas | Mr. Scott Tigert |
Updated: 8/14/2004