In Short:
For an hour each mid-day Thursday during the summer months of July and August, enjoy free live music concerts with "Noon Tunes" at the Downtown Library, a special event series from Oklahoma City's Metropolitan Library System. Featured are local musicians performing in a broad range of genres and forms, including music and story, piano, dance, bluegrass, classical, soul and more. See below for a full, current schedule.
Details:
Noon Tunes concerts take place from noon to 1 p.m. each Thursday during the summer months. Admission is absolutely free, and all concerts are open to the public. In addition, there are lunch tables and an adjoining cafe.
For more information, call (405) 231-8650.
For more information, call (405) 231-8650.
Location, Directions & Parking:
The beautiful Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library in Oklahoma City, opened in 2004 as part of the original MAPS initiatives, is the site for the free Noon Tunes Thursday concerts each summer. They are held in the downstairs atrium area.
The four-story Downtown Library is located 300 Park Avenue, between Hudson and Harvey Avenues. This is just west of I-235, south of NW 4th and a couple of blocks north of the Myriad Botanical Gardens.
The four-story Downtown Library is located 300 Park Avenue, between Hudson and Harvey Avenues. This is just west of I-235, south of NW 4th and a couple of blocks north of the Myriad Botanical Gardens.
Library officials note several nearby hourly parking areas such as the Century Garage and the Sheridan/Walker Garage. Get more information on downtown parking, a breakdown that includes not just the aforementioned garages but also surface lots and meters.
2013 Noon Tunes Concert Series Schedule:
- May 2: Edgar Cruz, guitar
- May 9: Raul Reyes Trio, Cuban
- May 16: Salute to America, OK Academy Strings and Chorale
- May 23: ATM Piano Triet
- May 30: Denver Duncan, singer/songwriter
- June 6: Albert Grey Eagle, Native American flute with Unity Drums
- June 13: Rice Dance Band, interactive family show
- June 20: Jim Garling, cowboy and western swing
- June 27: Adam and Kizzie Ledbetter, eedo/soul/jazz
More on the Metropolitan Library System in Oklahoma City:
The Metropolitan Library System is a network of libraries and extension libraries that serve the Oklahoma County area. There are a number of special events and programs, everything from children's reading and other programs to multicultural events and festivals. In addition, MLS branches offer computer classes, meeting rooms, print and computer resources, free wifi, helpful staff and much, much more. Simply put, if you are not a frequent visitor to an Oklahoma City area library, you're missing out.
Many Metropolitan Library System services, including obviously the ability to check out books, require a library card. Get details on all the metro area branches and extension libraries as well as information on how to get a library card. It's quick, easy and well worth-it.
See the online calendar for other upcoming special events similar to the Noon Tunes concert series.
Many Metropolitan Library System services, including obviously the ability to check out books, require a library card. Get details on all the metro area branches and extension libraries as well as information on how to get a library card. It's quick, easy and well worth-it.
See the online calendar for other upcoming special events similar to the Noon Tunes concert series.
