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also inside: OU to host film conference • Art for your sweetheart • Veteran musician lands in Oklahoma • Herndon delivers talent • ‘Black Rain’ should be required viewing
• friday • feb. 4 • 2011
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The Norman Transcript, P.O. Box 1058, Norman, OK 73070. To advertise in this section, call 366-3554. COVER ART: Members of the cast of “Death in a Cubicle” rehearse for the upcoming musical murder mystery, set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10-12 at Old Town Plaza. (cover photos by Aaron Wright Gray)
‘Black Rain’ should be required viewing “I like to make messy films,” legendary director Shohei Imamura once said. He didn’t mean sloppy or thrown-together, but rather movies that showed Japanese life for what it really was: A far richer, more emotional and down-to-earth affair than depicted in previous films. The pinnacle of Imamura’s filmmaking philosophy came in 1989 when he released the bleak and beautiful “Black Rain,” a stunning look at one family’s life after the bomb fell on Hiroshima. August 6, 1945 — a normal morning in Hiroshima, as far as normal goes while WWII still rages. Although the bustling city has remained free from attack so far, many citizens are taking precautions to protect their loved ones, just in case. Wealthy factory manager Shigematsu Shizuma (Kazuo Kitamura) and his wife Shigeko (Etsuko Ichihara) have decided to send their beloved niece Yasuko (Yoshiko Tanaka) to a nearby island to be safe. The childless Shizumas have raised Yasuko since she was a baby. Their only wish in life is to see Yasuko happily married, the loftiest goal for any respectable young woman in 1945 Japan. They would do anything to protect her, but after 8:15 that fateful morning, no one in or around Hiroshima is safe.
Mary Anne Hempe Forgotten Video That’s when the atom bomb goes off, reducing the city to rubble. The island where Yasuko is staying isn’t in the blast zone, but a boat trip back to Hiroshima to find Uncle and Auntie exposes her to black rain, a thick, oily substance that she, at first, thinks must be coming from a blown-up tanker. Yasuko finds her aunt and uncle hiding out in the factory, and the three make a perilous journey on foot back home, oblivious to the radiation dosing their bodies. Five years later, we see a revitalized Hiroshima, where Yasuko and Uncle are leaving a clinic. Yasuko has just received a certificate of good health. Now 25, she’s practically an old maid, yet thanks to Uncle’s money and this document, there’s still a chance she’ll find a husband. Oddly, society is not sympathetic to the survivors of that dreadful day. Everyone now knows about the effects of radiation, including the toxic black rain. Some died within days; some took years to develop symptoms. No one is immune, though. The radiation will eventually catch up with you —
which is why Yasuko still can’t attract a suitor. The local matchmaker has tried, but no one wants to risk having their son marry a contaminated woman. Auntie and Uncle are stunned. They vow to never give up until they find her a husband, even as their bodies finally begin to show the unmistakable signs of poisoning. Imamura wanted “Black Rain” to look like it was made during the time it took place; it’s in black and white, appears a little grainy, and the sound isn’t quite as crisp and clear as a modern movie. It’s like taking a trip to the past, giving us a unique and shocking look at what happened. “Black Rain” is not a political movie, though. There are no rants against the U.S., only the questions “Why Hiroshima? Why not Tokyo?” (Why not, indeed?) It’s very powerful and should be required viewing for leaders of all countries who have nuclear weapons. Although “Black Rain” clocks in at two hours, I’d still recommend watching the 19-minute “alternate” color ending (which is an extension of the original ending). “Black Rain” is unrated, but some of the bomb scenes are too much for kids. It’s in Japanese with subtitles. Check it out!
Films playing at Hollywood Spotlight and Warren Theatre New Releases: • Sanctum 3D: While exploring an underwater cave, a diving team faces a lifethreatening crisis. A film by James Cameron. R. • The Roommate: When she meets her college roommate, Sara thinks she’s found a friend. She soon finds that friendship is not on the mind of Rebecca and begins to fear for her safety. PG-13. Now Showing: • 127 Hours: An adventure-seeker becomes trapped after a trip alone to a canyon near Moab, Utah. In order to save himself, he must show strength and courage he didn’t know he had. R. — “127 Hours” only at Hollywood • Black Swan: This psychological thriller focuses on the relationship between a fragile veteran ballet dancer and her rival. R. • Little Fockers: The third installment of this series focuses on the twins’ birthday party. PG-13.
— “Little Fockers” only at Warren • No Strings Attached: Two friends engage in a physical relationship and struggle to keep feelings out of it. R. • Tangled 2D/3D: The long-haired princess Rapunzel, who has been tucked away in a tower, is in for an adventure when a bandit lures her from her fortress. The newest Disney flick. PG. — “Tangled” only at Hollywood • The Dilemma: Best friends face a challenge in their relationship when one discovers that the other’s wife is having an affair. PG-13. • The Fighter: This film focuses on the early years of boxer “Irish” Mickey Ward, taking special note of his relationship with his brother. R. — “The Fighter” only at the Warren • The Green Hornet 2D/3D: A superhero tale of redemption, the partyloving son of a deceased media mogul partners with his father’s former employee to fight crime. PG-13. • The King’s Speech: Colin Firth
portrays King George VI of Britain and his ascension to the throne, with special attention paid to the speech therapist who helped him. R. • The Mechanic: A skilled hit man teaches an apprentice about his craft. The apprentice, however, has ties to a previous victim. R. • The Rite: A skeptical American priest travels to Italy to attend an exorcism school. PG-13. • Tron: Legacy 2D/3D: This sci-fi flick takes a look at the future, as a virtual-world worker tries to take down the Master Control Program. PG. — “Tron” in 2D only at the Warren • True Grit: A remake of the 1969 classic, Jeff Bridges stars as Marshal Reuban J. Cogburn, a man who helps young Mattie Ross track down her father’s killer. PG-13. • Yogi Bear 3D: Yogi Bear comes to the big screen in this faux documentary of Jellystone Park. PG. — “Yogi Bear” only at Hollywood
Films playing at Robinson Crossing • Due Date: Following a series of unfortunate events, an expecting father finds his only way back to his wife is riding with an eccentric aspiring actor. R • Fair Game: A CIA agent’s status is revealed by the White House, allegedly in order to discredit her husband’s op-ed newspaper piece. PG-13. • Gulliver’s Travels 2D: This comedy follows the travels of writer Lemuel Gulliver, who ends up on the island of Liliput. PG. • How Do You Know?: Struggling with the meaning of love, Lisa finds herself torn between two very different men. PG-13. • Megamind: Supervillain Megamind conquered his nemesis and had free range of the city, but he finds himself bored without a hero to fight. PG. • The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 2D: Lucy and Edmund take their cousin Eustace along for a trip on the Dawn Treader with Prince Caspian. PG. • The Social Network: The creation of Facebook is chronicled in this film, centering on creator Mark Zuckerberg. PG-13. • Unstoppable: An unmanned freight train with combustible cargo threatens a city as rail workers attempt to stop the disaster. PG-13.
Correction: The date of “The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber” was unintentionally left out of information provided about tickets in last week’s Pop. The dates for the production are April 14-17.
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Veteran musician lands in Oklahoma By Andrew W. Griffin pop staff writer
For two straight nights, at the two different Rococo restaurants in Oklahoma City, I had a chance to catch blues-rock musician Phil Brown. The first night, at Rococo’s original location, Brown played a strictly acoustic gig. A mix of classic rock songs including The Beatles’ “Ticket to Ride,” The Who’s “Behind Blue Eyes,” an obscure Peter Green (former Fleetwood Mac guitarist) song and his solid originals. Brown’s sound is mature and soulful, with an appreciation for the roots of rock n’ roll. As someone with a love of classic rock and blues, Brown immediately caught my attention. The next night, this time at Rococo’s new location on Oklahoma City’s north side, the singer, performing with the Phil Brown Trio — bassist David Copenhaven and drummer Peter Pollack — amped things a bit, but was still reserved enough to fit the nice, sitdown eatery. Brown, confidently playing his electric guitar this time, played a Claptonesque version of Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition,” a Cream tune (“Sleepy Time Time”) and a couple of Jimi Hendrix covers (“You’ve Got Me Floatin’,” “Fire”). Curious about Brown and his music, I was amazed to find out that this musician — who is 60 but looks and acts 20 years younger — has been intimately involved in the rock scene since the late 1960s. And Brown has a fascinating story for those interested in rock music history. A native of Los Alamos,
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Phil Brown plays at Rococo in Oklahoma City. N.M., Brown was adopted into a military family that moved around a bit. “I was always a musician,” Brown said. “I had a ukulele as a kid. Mom said I disabled the crank so I could play it.” This love of musical instruments led Brown to try out a Sears and Roebuck six-string banjo, take violin lessons and later take up brass instruments, including the saxophone and the tuba. By the time The Beatles hit and surf rock was a popular trend, Brown was totally turned on to rock ’n roll. “Rock ’n roll changed my life,” Brown said. “It was something I wanted to do.” After dropping out of New Mexico Military Institute and, later, the University of Kansas, Brown bounced around the country by the late 1960s and early 1970s. Ultimately, he felt the pull of southern California and landed in Los Angeles, where it was hard not to run into fellow musicians. At first, he was a roadie for Three Dog Night, and he kept getting better on
the guitar all the while. He also wrote songs, some of which caught the attention of musicians in his peer group. Brown would spend over three decades in L.A. He says the experience had its highs and lows — literally. He got hooked on drugs, but has been clean and sober for many years now. The period also had him writing for everyone from Pat Benatar to Cher. He also joined up with Little Feat in 1980, soon after the death of singer Lowell George. He stayed with them about half a year before moving on. He said it was a great experience. “What I loved about Little Feat is that they had a swing in their music that you didn’t hear from other people,” Brown said. Brown also recalled an experience in L.A. he had in the mid-1980s, soon after he wrote the song “It’s Not You, It’s Not Me,” recorded by the Jefferson Starship spin-off band KBC Band. “I was driving down Sunset Boulevard and heard my song playing on a radio in another car and I told the guy, ‘Hey, I wrote that song.’
He was like, ‘No way!’” recalled Brown. He proudly notes that he was also the first white guy to play guitar with Kool and the Gang. And while he would go on to write 13 Top 10 hits in those heady days, Brown said record labels were notoriously greedy and, to this day, he has received little — if anything — for his songwriting contributions. Recalling his hit “Get It While It’s Hot,” a late ’80s tune he wrote for glam metal band Kix, Brown said that he “didn’t receive a
dime” and that he “wasn’t represented well.” He said it was a problem for numerous artists too afraid to upset the system. Throughout the 1990s and into the 2000s, Brown kept working and recording, both in the U.S. and in Europe. His most recent recordings — “Cruel Inventions,” “MP.TU” and the Jimi Hendrix cover album “The Jimi Project” — showcase a talented musician who is inspired by old rock sounds, and he interprets them in his own way. And it’s uncanny how he sounds like Eric Clapton
at times. And now, Brown has landed in Oklahoma City after working in Austin, Texas, for a few years. He finds the scene in central Oklahoma very cool. A recent show at Norman’s Brewhouse was packed. “I love it here. Anything with ‘OK’ in the name has got it going on,” he said. “Having a place to go and play is really good. I feel blessed and love getting to do what I’m able to do.” For more information on Phil Brown, go to www.myspace.com/philbro wnguitar.
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Susan Herndon delivers talent unhindered by gimmicks By Aaron Wright Gray pop editor
In the midst of many singers/songwriters changing their voices to give them an edge, Susan Herndon turned to songwriting talent paired with sweet, clear vocals to earn her success. This Oklahoma folk musician, hailing from Okemah, released her newest album “All Fall Down” in November 2010. She will host the Norman CD Release party 7 p.m. Saturday at The Chouse, 717 W. Boyd St. The Cherry Pickers, Tom Skinner and Terry “Buffalo” Ware also will perform with
her. There is a suggested donation of $15 at the door. Maybe I was suckered in by the image of Herndon shoulder deep in prairie grass and wildflowers, but the music on the album really sounds like the soundtrack for a day in the country. I can see the big country house with a porch swing, white picket fence and barn in the background. The first song of the album, “Land of the Living,” with its lazy guitar, sounds like the perfect song to accompany a walk through the land, while the charming “Build Your House” sounds like the perfect song to listen
CD review to while sitting on the porch swing. “Everything to Me” is the lullaby that puts you to sleep. In this song, Herndon’s talent as a pianist also is highlighted. The album earns quirky points for the yodeling on “Oklahoma Girl” (yodeling done by Butch Hancock and Bob Livingston) and for the accordion on the French song “Vagabonde.” Herndon learned French as a student at the University of Oklahoma and got her start in performance while studying and teaching in France. “The Bad Roads of
Oklahoma” will be relatable to all Okies, as Herndon describes everything from Indian casinos to Tinker Air Force Base to the Arbuckle Mountains, highlighting the characters who make up the state as well. All are drawn together by the potholes on the Oklahoma highways and roads. All songs are written by Herndon, although she has help on “Everything to Me” and “Oklahoma Girl.” “All Fall Down” is Herndon’s fifth album release. This idyllic album definitely will earn a spot on my music playlist.
Seryn intellectual, but pleasant to the ears
Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ comes to metro
Seryn This is Where We Are Velvet Blue Music
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Seryn is from Denton, Texas, home of the University of North Texas, which houses a wellknown College of Music. The band members are Trenton Wheeler (banjo and vocals), Nathan Allen (guitar), Chelsea Bohrer (violin), Chris Semmelbeck (percussion) and Aaron Stoner (bass). Musically, they sound as polished as the white arches of the Murchison Performing Arts Center on UNT’s campus. The album’s 10 songs all sound similar. Tight and very adept vocal harmonization, soaring violin and drippy banjo are Seryn’s hallmarks. Serious introductions rise to dramatic crescendos or mellow fading away. There’s a
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CD review cathedral-meets-coffeehouse aspect to Seryn’s music. Indeed, at a concert in the Church of St. David of Wales posted on You Tube they sound like the house band. Although their lyrics are easily discernible, the song themes are decidedly obscure. Sample song titles: “Of Ded Moroz,” “Béte Noir” and “Untitled.” Although the general feeling is highly intellectual, I don’t receive the impression that Seryn is insufferable. They are a very pleasant listen. Adding some playfulness and sense of humor occasionally to Seryn’s compositions would be a suggestion. This is just where they are now.
Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” returns to Oklahoma City as part of the Celebrity Attractions 2010-2011 Broadway Season. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this production will come to the Civic Center Music Hall on Feb. 15-20 for eight performances. Tickets now are on sale.
The play is directed by Rob Roth and choreographed by Matt West, with costume design by Ann Hould-Ward (Tony Award winner for her work on Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast”), lighting design by Natasha Katz, scenic design by Stanley A. Meyer, sound design by John Petrafesa Jr. and music supervision by Michael Kosarin. Disney’s “Beauty and the
Beast” is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
Norman filmmakers nab awards pop staff reports “Highway 9,” a film created by 2010 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute students, has won “Best Oklahoma High School Film” at the 2011 Trail Dance Film Festival. A suspenseful thriller, the short
film was created during OSAI, a two-week arts academy at Quartz Mountain. The young filmmakers honored at Sunday night’s Golden Drover Awards Show were Kristella Sallee-Martin of Oklahoma City, Dane Schoelen of Norman and Parke Metzer and Iancu Bunee Tomlinson, both of
Edmond. “The Rounder Comes to Town,”another Norman film, won Best Short Narrative.
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Dinner theater mystery set in struggling office By Aaron Wright Gray pop editor
It’s in the struggling offices of a turntable manufacturing company in the early 1980s where this year’s mystery takes place. The employees of Turntables Unlimited provide the cast of characters for the Sooner Theatre’s annual Musical Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre fundraiser in “Death in a Cubicle,” a musical complete with ’80s hits and show tunes. The dinner theater will be 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10-12 at The Hall at Old Town Plaza, 102 W. Eufaula St. Tickets are $50 a person and include a
dinner catered by Benvenuti’s, a cash bar and entertainment. Guests must be 21 or older. Jud Foster, who co-wrote the musical with James Briggs (whom Foster credits as creating most of the script), said this romp has been on his and Briggs’ minds since finishing last year’s script “Death at Rehab.” “It’s very funny,” said Foster, who is playing the company’s owner, Mr. Prek, in the show, as well. Foster has been a part of the murder mystery dinner theater for six years, he said. “Death in a Cubicle” also is the third script Foster has co-written
with Briggs for the event. Foster said the two writers rewrote the lyrics to a variety of songs to include in this year’s musical. Featured musical numbers include “Time Warp” from the “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “The Wall” by Pink Floyd, “The Rose,” “Summer Nights” from “Grease” and “If I Were a Rich Man” from “Fiddler on the Roof.” Cast members include Linda Boatright as Mrs. Prek; Linda Whitaker as Goldie Duggar, the secretary; Sharon Pyeatt as Ann Cheatum, the accountant; Kris Glenn as Cam Waters, a salesman; Chris Maxon as Oz Kisser, a salesman; Jody
White as Dusty McShiner, the janitor; Leasa Stewart as Heidi Lamb, the temp; David Wilson-Burns as Harry Stoner, the mailroom employee; and Jay Potts as Les Sharp, the security guard. Potts also is directing this year’s production. Tickets can be purchased at the Sooner Theatre’s box office, 101 E. Main St., or by phone at 321-9600. The office is open from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Tickets also can be purchased from the theater’s website, soonertheatre.com. Seating is assigned based on the order in which the tickets are sold.
Art for your sweetheart: Valentine’s luncheon supports the OU arts pop staff reports The University of Oklahoma School of Art and Art History and the Arts Alliance will present an Art from the Heart luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, in the Lightwell Gallery, which is located inside the Fred Jones Art Center at 520 Parrington Oval in the OU Arts District. Entrance is $15 and includes all-you-can-eat soup, sandwiches and one piece of original art. Soup and sandwiches without a piece of art will be $10. “This event is similar to our Chili Bowl in the fall
and provides an opportunity to see and select from a wide variety of student and faculty creativity. All pieces are under 12” x 12” and include paintings, prints, ceramics, sculptures and photography,” said Mary Jo Watson, director of the School of Art and Art History. “We’ll also be holding a raffle for a unique bouquet of flowers, compliments of local florist Design 2000. All proceeds will fund Art and Art History student scholarships,” Watson said. For more information on Art from the Heart fundraiser, contact Tiffany Henley at 325-2691 or tiffhenley@gmail.com.
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A 6”x 4” print of this scenic image and other items, such as earrings and ceramic vases, will be available during the Art for the Heart luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, in the Lightwell Gallery. Entrance is $15.
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OU to host inaugural film comedy conference By Aaron Wright Gray pop editor
The University of Oklahoma will host its first Film Comedy Conference, beginning at 10 a.m. Feb. 11. The conference is free and open to the public. Andrew Horton, Jeanne H. Smith professor of film and video, said the idea came during the process of editing a book with Joanna Rapf, an English professor at OU, on the subject. The book is titled “The WileyBlackwell Companion to Film Comedy,” said Horton, who also has authored several other books on comedy and penned various comedy screenplays. “It covers everything from Native American humor to French comedy,” Horton said. Horton said everyone speaking at the conference contributed to the book. Speakers include Tamar Jeffers McDonald from the University of Kent in England, Celestino Deleyto from the Universidad de Zaragoza in Spain, Rob King with the University of Toronto and David Shumway from Carnegie Mellon University. If the conference goes well, Horton is hoping it will become a first step in creating a comedy institute at OU. “It’s still just an idea, but we’ve been buzzing it around campus,” he said. Following the expected success of the conference, Horton said he may submit a proposal for the creation
Presentations schedule Feb. 11 10-10:30 a.m.: Opening “Cinema and Comedy” remarks from Joanna Rapf and Andrew Horton 10:30-11a.m.: Claire Mortimer, “Alexander Mackendrick’s Ealing Comedies” 11-11:30 a.m.: Frank Scheide, “International Silent Comedy 1895-1929” 11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m.: Rob King, “A Brief Moment for Sincerity” or “What Do Charlie Chaplin and Jon Stewart Have in Common?” 12:15-1:15 p.m.: A midday comic feast at the OU Faculty Club 1:15-1:45 p.m.: Lucy Fischer, “The Reproduction of Mothering: Masculinity and Identity in Flirting with Disaster” 1:45-2:15 p.m.: David Shumway, “Woody Allen: Charlie Chaplin of New Hollywood” 2:15-2:45 p.m.: Celestino Deleyto, “Humor and Erotic Utopia: Romantic Comedy”
Winter Wind welcomes Gorka pop staff reports Singer-songwriter John Gorka’s baritone voice and folk-inspired music will fill the Norman Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., at the Sunday, Feb. 13, Winter Wind concert. Tickets for the 7 p.m. concert are $20 and are available at The Performing Arts Studio, located in the Depot, or at TicketStorm.com. Seating is limited, and advance ticket purchase is recommended. Gorka attended Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pa. Though his academic course work was in philosophy and history, music began to offer paramount enticements. He soon found himself living in the basement of Godfrey Daniels, a small neighborhood coffeehouse and listening room, which
is one of the oldest music institutions in eastern Pennsylvania. He began acting as resident emcee and soundman, encountering legendary folk troubadours like Canadian singer/songwriter Stan Rogers, Eric Andersen, Tom Paxton and Claudia Schmidt. Their brand of folkinspired acoustic music inspired him and, before long, he was performing his own songs — mostly as an opener for visiting acts. Soon, he started traveling to New York City, and folk meccas like Boston and Texas’ Kerrville Folk Festival (where he won the New Folk Award in 1984). In 1987, the young Minnesota-based Red House Records caught wind of Gorka’s talents and released his first album, “I
2:45-3 p.m.: A Comic Coffee Break 3-3:30 p.m.: Kevin Sweeney, “Jacques Tatiand Comedic Performance” 3:30-4 p.m.: Dan Georgakas, “Ethnic Humor With Greek Americans” 4-4:30 p.m.: Paul Wells, “Laughter is Ten Times More Powerful Than a Scream: The Case of Animated Comedy” 6:30-9:30 p.m.: Buffet banquet in the Frontier Room: Toasts and A Comic “Story Circle” with a Comic Cinema Montage Feb. 12 9:30-10 a.m.: Vicki Sturtevant, “A Black Comedy About White Trash: Querring the Working Class in Sordid Lives” 10-10:30 a.m.: Tamar Jeffer McDonald, “The View From the Man Cave” 10:30-11 a.m.: Maria Di Battista, “The Totalitarian Comedy of Lubitsch’s ‘To Be Or Not To Be (1942)’”
Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husband hospitalized Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husband has been hospitalized along with the 93-yearold actress after he collapsed in an elevator at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, a publicist said Wednesday. John Blanchette said Frederic Prinz von Anhalt, 67, was hospital-
11-11:30 a.m.: Joshua Nelson, “Affirmative Irony in American Indian Films’ Materialist and Representational Critique” 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: Overview and closing
of the institute. The conference will take place in the Heritage Room of the Oklahoma
Memorial Union, 900 Asp Ave. Questions can be directed to 325-3020 or fvs@ou.edu.
Gulliver’s Travels in 2-D PG 12:20 2:35 4:50 7:05 9:30 How Do You Know PG13 12:50 4:05 6:55 9:35 Fair Game PG13 12:55 7:00 Due Date R 4:10 9:45
Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of Dawn Treader 2-D PG 1:00 4:00 6:50 9:20 Megamind in 2-D PG 12:25 2:40 4:55 7:10 9:25 The Social Network PG13 4:45 9:40 Unstoppable PG13 12:15 2:30 7:25
ized Tuesday and planned to recuperate Wednesday, while Gabor will remain in the hospital indefinitely.
THE MECHANIC (R) 1:20 4:05 6:55 9:25 127 HOURS (R) J SANCTION 3D (R) 1:10 3:50 6:45 9:10 1:35 4:20 7:05 9:55 THE GREEN HORNET ROOMMATE • (PG13) 3D (R) 1:50 4:35 7:25 10:05 1:00 3:40 6:30 9:15 NO STRINGS TANGLED (PG) ATTACHED (R) 1:40 4:25 7:20 10:00 1:10 4:10 7:00 9:45 THE DILEMMA THE RITE • (PG13) (PG13) 1:30 4:20 7:10 9:50 1:15 4:00 7:10 9:50 KINGS SPEECH (R) TRON LEGACY 3D (PG) 1:05 3:45 6:40 9:20 1:00 3:55 6:50 9:40 TRUE GRIT (PG13) 1:20 4:15 7:15 10:00 BLACK SWAN (R) YOGI BEAR 3D (PG) 1:25 4:00 6:35 9:05 1:45 4:30 7:30 9:40
Know,” to popular and critical acclaim. Gorka hit the ground running, and when an offer came from Windham Hill’s Will Ackerman in 1989, he signed with that label’s imprint, High Street Records. He proceeded to record five albums with High Street over the next seven years. The Performing Arts Studio Gallery and office in the Depot are open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Visit www.pasnorman.org or call 307-9320 for more information about PAS programs. For more information about Gorka, visit www.johngorka.com.
SOCIAL CALENDAR
POP’S FRIDAY
4 Carrie Webber and Sarah Grote, singer/songwriter, 7:30 p.m., Othello’s
FEBRUARY
The Pidgin Band with Montu, indie rock, 10 p.m., $5 cover, The Brewhouse
SATURDAY
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SUNDAY
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Chocolate Festival, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oklahoma Forum Building, tickets $20-$30 Romance book sale, Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daniel Whittington, singer/ songwriter, 8 p.m., Othello’s The Street Kings with Jacuzzi Lifeguards, rock, 9 p.m., $5 cover, The Brewhouse The Gunship with Klipspringer, 10:30 p.m., The Deli
MONDAY
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Susan Herndon CD release at The Chouse, 717 W. Boyd St., 7 p.m., $15 suggested donation
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Travis Linville, 7-9 p.m., free show, The Deli
Mike Hosty solo, 10:30 p.m., The Deli
Trivia night, 8:30 p.m., Bison Witches, 211 E. Main St.
Chinese New Year Gala, 4 p.m., Nancy O’Brian Performing Arts Center, $20
Bingo, O’Connell’s, 9 p.m., 769 Asp Ave. Karaoke at Henry Hudson’s, 9 p.m. Zanzibar Records presents Psychotic Reaction and Cooking with John and Dave, 10:30 p.m., The Deli
Norman Galaxy of Writers Club, 10 a.m., 914 Elm Ave., Carol Crow-Frowe presenting
“All in the Timing,” 8 p.m., Old Science Hall, Lab Theatre, $8 Samurai Conquistadors, Lollipop Factory, The Forever Years, 9 p.m., $7, Opolis Montu, 10:30 p.m., The Deli Second Friday Circuit of Art, 6-10 p.m., various Norman venues and businesses
12 “All in the Timing,” 8 p.m., Old Science Hall, Lab Theatre, $8 The Stumblers, blues rock, 10 p.m., $5 cover, The Brewhouse Dustin Prinz, singer/ songwriter, 8 p.m., Othello’s
13 “All in the Timing,” 3 p.m., Old Science Hall, Lab Theatre, $8 Anthony Nagid Jazz Quartet, jazz, 7 p.m., Othello’s Mike Hosty solo, 10:30 p.m., The Deli
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Christian Pearson, solo piano, 7 p.m., Othello’s Travis Linville, 7-9 p.m., free show, The Deli OU Musical Theatre Opera Guild Valentine Cabaret, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, mogilvie@ou.edu Art from the Heart, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Lightwell Gallery, $15 include lunch and a piece of art
WEDNESDAY 9
Sutton Concert Series, Oklahoma Chamber Players, 8 p.m., Pitman Recital Hall on OU campus, $8 Trivia night, 9 p.m., The Abner, 121 E. Main St.
Oklahoma Composers Salon Concert, 8 p.m., Sonder Music, Dance and Art, free, features work by area composers
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TUESDAY
10 Karaoke at Mooney’s, 9 p.m.
Jackpot Bingo, 8-11 p.m., Sooner Legends Restaurant and Bar, 1220 24th Ave. NW
Shelly Phelps, singer/songwriter, 7 p.m., Othello’s Open mic night, 9 p.m., Othello’s
Bang, Bang!, Hidden Castle, 8-11 p.m., live music, burlesque, performance art, $5
Phalonious Funk with the Needles, rock, 10 p.m., $5 cover, The Brewhouse
The Grown Ups, 10:30 p.m., The Deli
Penny Hill and Jesse Aycock, 10:30 p.m., The Deli
Dr. Steven Vande Moortele, lecture, 5 p.m., Catlett Music Center, “Revaluation of all values: Neitzscheanism and Transformation in Strauss’ also Sprach Zarathustra.”
Peter Wainwright, lecture, “Coral Reef Fishes: Novelties Underlying Ecological Impact in Nature’s Richest Realm,” 7 p.m., Sam Noble Museum, free
“All in the Timing,” 8 p.m., Old Science Hall, Lab Theatre, $8
16 Maggie McClure and Shane Henry, 10:30 p.m., The Deli
Trivia night, 9 p.m., The Abner, 121 E. Main St.
Jackpot Bingo, 8-11 p.m., Sooner Legends Restaurant and Bar, 1220 24th Ave. NW
Bingo, O’Connell’s, 9 p.m., 769 Asp Ave.
Karaoke at Mr. Bill’s and Henry Hudson’s, 9 p.m.
Karaoke, O’Connell’s, 10 p.m.
The Lily Guild with Magic Hero vs Rock People, The Deli, 10:30 p.m.
Trivia night, 8:30 p.m., Bison Witches, 211 E. Main St.
THURSDAY
“All in the Timing,” 8 p.m., Old Science Hall, Lab Theatre, $8
17 The Pidgin Band with John Calvin and the Cavalry, indie/rock, 10 p.m., $5 cover, The Brewhouse
Karaoke at Mooney’s, 9 p.m. Lauren Deger Hosts Open Mic 9 p.m., Othello’s Turnpike Troubadours, 10:30 p.m., The Deli
Karaoke, O’Connell’s, 10 p.m. Bang, Bang!, Hidden Castle, 8-11 p.m., live music, burlesque, performance art, $5
Karaoke at Henry Hudson’s, 9 p.m. Sutton Concert Series, Choral Concert University Singers and Chamber Singers, 8 p.m., Sharp Concert Hall at OU, $8
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Sebadoh, Quasi, 9 p.m., $15, Opolis