CALENDAR OF EVENTS & PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS • JANUARY 2022 Due to positive tests for the coronavirus across the area and the constant changes still taking place as of our press deadline, please confirm the events and services listed in this calendar are still in place before making your plans to attend or participate. It’s especially important to ensure the safety of your family, loved ones and yourself by practicing safe COVID-19 recommendations.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRED JONES JR. MUSEUM OF ART 555 Elm Avenue, Norman, OK 405-325-3272 The University of Oklahoma’s The University of Oklahoma’s Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is one of the finest university art museums in the United States. Strengths of the more than 20,000 object permanent collection (including the approx. 3,300-object Eugene B. Adkins Collection and the more than 4,500-object James T. Bialac Native American Art Collection) are the Weitzenhoffer Collection of French Impressionism, 20th century American painting and sculpture, traditional and contemporary Native American art, art of the Southwest, ceramics, photography, contemporary art, Asian art and graphics from the 16th century to the present. Temporary exhibitions are mounted throughout the year that explore the art of various periods and cultures. EXHIBITIONS Coffee with the Collection January 21 at 9:30 a.m. Grab your favorite cup of coffee and start your morning off right with a delightful look at artwork from the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. Once a month, these virtual discussions will feature a favorite object from the collection presented by a curator, OU faculty member, or other art professional. With a mix of works currently on view or from the vaults as well as recent acquisitions, you
won't want to miss these candid conversations. Friday, January 21 at 9:30 am, Grayson Wise, Art History and French Senior at the University of Oklahoma, and recipient of the 2021 T.G. Mays Purchase Award, will discuss her piece "She's a Dreamer: Italian Remnants" now a part of the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art permanent collection. During the program be sure to enjoy a cup of coffee from our local partner Black Camel Coffee. Visit their website and enter promo code COLLECTION for an exclusive 20% discount on any of their roasts.
cess. The eight-week tour packed houses across the country and received an enthusiastic response from audience members new and old. Performances and educational activities drew strong support from Mexican-American communities in particular. Founded in 1952 by dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernández, Ballet Folklórico brings together the music, dance and costume of Mexican folklore from pre-Colombian civilizations through the modern era. With its permanent home at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, one of Mexico City’s most historic venues, the company has developed choreog108th Annual Student Exhibition raphy for 40 ballets, composed of Opening 60 folk dancers and musicians who January 27 at 7:00 p.m. have performed extensively across The 108th Annual School of Visu- Mexico and abroad. al Arts Student Exhibition opens to For more information call 405the public Thursday evening, Jan. 682-7579 or purchase tickets at 27, 2022, with an awards ceremo- occc.universitytickets.com ny from 7 to 9 p.m. This year’s guest juror is an independent curator and CHURCH & SPIRITUAL CONNECTION author Jennifer Scanlan, who received her MFA in Studio Arts from FRESH START COMMUNITY CHURCH the Institute of American Indian Arts FOOD PANTRY in Santa Fe, NM. Scanlan reviewed open the third Thursday of each over 150 submissions and selected month, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., 70 works from 48 students for the 309 N Eastern Avenue, West Camshow. The exhibit will be on display pus-Family Life Center. Canned and through Mar. 20, 2022. dry goods available. Must be a resident of Moore (please bring an ID). OCCC VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CELEBRATE RECOVERY 7777 S. May Avenue, OKC – 405- Monday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 682-7579 8:30 p.m. Faith Crossing Baptist Church, BALLET FOLKLORICO DE MEXICO 13701 S. Pennsylvania. For more DE AMALIA HERNANDEZ information, contact Nancy at 405Friday, January 28 at 8:00 p.m. 514-9990. Experience Mexican Culture CITY MEETINGS & EVENTS through the unparalleled vision of choreographer Amalia Hernández In 2021, Ballet Folklórico de Méxi- CITY COUNCIL MEETING co will return to the United States for Monday, January 3 at 6:30 p.m. an extended multi-city tour featuring Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, renewed performances of the com- Moore pany’s classic choreography. The company’s US tour in Fall PARKS BOARD MEETING 2018 was a coast-to-coast suc- Tuesday, January 4 at 6:00 p.m.
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The Station at Central Park, 700 S. Broadway. MOORE URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY MEETING Monday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING Tuesday, January 11 at 5:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, January 11 at 7:00 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore. CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 18 at 6:30 p.m. Moore City Hall, 301 N. Broadway, Moore
COMMUNITY CONNECTION ADOPT-A-PET Moore Animal Shelter, S-I35 Service Road. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., closed on holidays. For additional information call (405) 793-5190. BIG TRASH PICK UP Moore residents will be allowed two FREE big trash pick-ups a year and one free voucher to the city landfill for each physical address in Moore. Call (405) 793-5070 to schedule your trash pick-up. CT CLOTHING CLOSET Last Saturday of each month, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CrossTimbers United Methodist Church, 3004 S. Sunnylane, Moore. CrossTimbers UMC Clothing Closet is a place where those in need can find men’s, women’s and children’s clothing along with shoes and accessories. All siz-
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