Profiles Index
The Paseo Arts District in Oklahoma City
The Paseo Arts District around Walker and NW 28th north of Midtown is a historic area as well as a unique cultural destination in Oklahoma City. Originally built in 1929 as a shopping district, it is today a thriving artist community home to 17 galleries/working studios, numerous restaurants and bars and a monthly "First Friday" gallery walk with wine tasting, live music and artistic demonstrations.
Oklahoma City Ballet Profile
Oklahoma City Ballet was formerly called Ballet Oklahoma - The company performs October through April in the Civic Center Music Hall in downtown Oklahoma City - Active for more than 30 years, Oklahoma City Ballet has brought some magical shows to the stage as well as operating a ballet school with training for people ages 4 to adult.
Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts
An event with 40 years of history, the Oklahoma City Festival of the Arts lasts six days in downtown OKC at the Festival Plaza, Stage Center and the Myriad Botanical Gardens. Visual artists from all over the nation combine with performance and culinary art as well as family activities to present an amazing Oklahoma event.
Norman's May Fair Arts Festival
Norman's May Fair Arts Festival is an event with over 30 years of history. Held annually at Andrews Park in Norman, just north of the University of Oklahoma campus, the festival features top area performers, fine art, crafts, great food and more.
Downtown Edmond Arts Festival
Along with other festivals and events, Edmond features an annual Downtown Arts Festival that has grown signficantly in the past several years. 2008 will bring the 29th festival at 2nd Street and Broadway, continuing north for 3 downtown city blocks. Over a hundred artists have their creations for exhibit and sale, everything from paintings and sculptures to jewelry and pottery.
Carrie Underwood - Profile of an Oklahoma Entertainer
After skyrocketing to fame as the winner of the 4th season of the Fox television series "American Idol," Oklahoman Carrie Underwood has become a multi-platinum selling country music recording artist - Here is a full profile of Carrie Underwood with information on biography, albums, awards and more.
Oklahoma City Philharmonic Profile
Get history, shows, ticket information and contact numbers for the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. The Oklahoma City Philharmonic has been around in its current state since 1988 when Joel Levine and a number of city leaders formed it. Before then, the Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra was widely known and popular for decades.
Civic Center Music Hall Profile
Around since 1937, Oklahoma City's Civic Center Music Hall has been exstensively renovated and is now the top venue for concerts, live theatre and other performing arts events. This profile examines the history, hall information, resident companies and events of the Civic Center Music Hall.
Peter Pan in Oklahoma City, February 14-19
Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby in her farewell performance is coming to Oklahoma City's Civic Center Music Hall, February 14-19, and tickets are on sale now.
TNT's Saving Grace Profile - Television Series with Holly Hunter Set in OKC
Starring Academy Award-winner Holly Hunter, cable station TNT's crime drama Saving Grace takes place in Oklahoma City. Hunter plays OKC detective Grace Hanadarko whose destructive ways will be addressed by her tobacco-chewing guardian angel Earl. Though it's largely filmed in Los Angeles and Canada, the metro has made an appearance. Here's a full profile of the series and your chance to sound off on its quality.