pop - Jan 29, 2009

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• friday • jan. 29 • 2010

also inside: Grammy-nominated Gilkyson heads to Norman • Concert to benefit Haiti • NMF announces open call • Writers block party Saturday • Pottery, basket exhibit set • ‘Art’ is realistic, well acted

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To advertise in this section, COVER ART: Jeanetta Calhoun Mish reads a poem during a recent open mic night at Dreamer Concept Studio and Foundation, 324 E. Main St. (cover photo by Jerry

‘Art School Confidential’ is realistic, well acted

By Mary Anne Hempe

Mary Anne Hempe

pop writer

College movies are usually wild comedies with lots of booze or heavy duty stuff with stressed out students in constant turmoil. “Art School Confidential” (2006) is the rare exception to the rule. Funny and serious, as well as realistic and well acted, this dark satire of a freshman’s traumatic adjustment to higher education earns an A-.

All Jerome Platz (Max Minghella) always wanted to be was an artist. Not just any artist, mind you, but the most famous artist of the 21st century. Other kids were pirates or cowboys for Halloween; Jerome dressed up like his hero, Pablo Picasso. While Jerome is well aware that true artists are born, not made, he’s confident he has the stuff to score big in the art world.That is, until he goes to college.

At first Jerome is thrilled to be accepted by the Strathmore Institute, a snooty art school famous for launching a number of successful careers.That joy is quickly tempered when the reality of college life sets in. Painfully shy, Jerome finds it difficult to make friends. He has nothing in common with his roommates Vince (Ethan Suplee), a foul-mouthed slob, and Matthew (Nick Swardson), an

Forgotten Video effeminate fashion design major. Jerome feels even less of a connection to his fellow students, an odd collection that, as his jaded classmate Bardo (“Avatar’s” Joel David Moore) points out, all fall into classic art school clichés.

There’s the pretentious snob, the angry lesbian, the mom returning to school after her youngest kid left the nest and the hippie with dreadlocks.

Even the professor, the pretentious Sandy Sandiford (John Malkovich) is a walking cliché — a failed artist of “triangle” paintings (“I was one of the first to paint triangles,” he tells Jerome) who turned to teaching to pay the bills.

“What cliché am I?” Jerome asks “Bardo, I don’t know,” he replies. “I haven’t figured you out yet.”

Jerome hasn’t figured himself out yet, either. He hasn’t found his own style. It’s obvious he has talent, yet Sandy and the rest of the class are merciless when it comes to critiquing his work. While his studies are going miserably, his love life is even worse. Jerome pines after the radiant Audrey (Sophia Myles), a nude model in his drawing class, but it’s

Films playing at Warren Theatre NEW RELEASES: • Edge of Darkness- Detective Thomas Craven (Mel Gibson) is on a mission to investigate the death of his daughter, an activist. In his search, he uncovers a corporate and government cover up. R. • When in Rome: Beth (Kristen Bell) is bitter about love. When she finds herself near a wishing fountain on a whirlwind trip to Rome, she decides to steal a few coins. No harm, right? As a followup to her thievery, Beth finds herself surrounded by relentless suitors as a reporter that is smitten with her tries to convince her of true love. PG-13.

NOW SHOWING: • Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: Alvin, Simon and Theodore return to school, where they work at saving

their school’s music program by winning a battle of the bands competition. However, they find their match in the Chipettes, a rival chipmunk singing group. PG. • Avatar 2D and 3D: A band of humans are pitted in a battle against a distant planet’s indigenous population. PG-13.

• Extraordinary Measures: John Crowley (Brendan Fraser) is living the life. Climbing higher up the corporate ladder at work and building a home with his wife and three children. His priorities begin to change, however, when his two youngest children are diagnosed with fatal Pompe disease. Crowley turns to Dr. Robert Stonehill to help him find a cure. PG. • It’s Complicated: After a decade long divorce, Jane and Jake

have rediscovered sparks. R. • Legion: A group of diners in an out-of-the-way diner work to save the human race after God decides to send his angels to destroy them. R. • Sherlock Holmes: Robert Downey Jr. stars as the clever Sherlock Holmes who is working to stop Lord Blackwood from his treacherous plan to take over London. PG-13.

• To Save a Life: After the death of a fried, all-star athlete Jake Taylor makes significant life changes. PG13.

The Blind Side:The story of Michael Oher, a homeless boy who becomes an All-American football player and first-round draft pick with the help of a woman and her family. PG-13.

obvious she prefers sexy hunk Jonah (Matt Keeslar), whose simplistic paintings drive the class wild with praise and Jerome crazy with jealousy.

The only way to win Audrey’s attention is to win the Student Art Show at the end of the semester.The winner gets a showing at the legendary Broadway Bob’s Restaurant, a surefire entry into the big time. It’s a prize that the previously timid Jerome decides he must do anything to get.

London-born Max Minghella (son of Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella) is excellent in the title role, and sports a flawless American accent, as do fellow Brits Sophia Myles and Oscar-winner Jim Broadbent, who plays creepy drunk Jimmy to perfection.

Malkovich is fabulous, as always, and Adam Scott is a scene-stealer as the pompous Marvin Bushmiller. Loved the Steve Buscemi and Angelica Huston sightings, too.

“Art School Confidential” only loses points for the serial killer subplot, which seems like sort of an afterthought. It’s rated R for heavy drinking, language (mostly from Vince) and full-frontal male nudity in the drawing class (which is both gross and hilarious). You can find “Art School Confidential” at Hastings.

Check it out.

Now Playing at Robinson Crossing 6 • 2012: As the world is coming to an end, divorced dad Jackson Curtis looks for a way to save his family, meeting many people with the same goal along the way. PG-13 • Amelia: The story of Amelia Earhart and her desire to circumnavigate the globe.

PG. • Armored: Ty is a new guard at a armored truck company. Hurting for money and worried about caring for his little brother, Ty agrees to a heist to steal $42 million with his veteran co-workers, who dreamed up the idea. R. • Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: Inspired by the beloved children’s book, this film focuses on when food falls from the sky like rain. PG. • Fantastic Mr. Fox: The adventurous Mr. Fox has a habit of getting in trouble for raiding farms. After one particularly risky raid, Mrs. Fox makes him promise to give it up. A few years later, he becomes restless and begins trying to raid again, only to find himself in a heap of trouble. PG.

Films playing at Hollywood Spotlight 14 NEW RELEASES • Edge of Darkness: Detective Thomas Craven (Mel Gibson) is on a mission to investigate the death of his daughter, an activist.

In his search, he uncovers a corporate and government cover up. R. • When in Rome: Beth (Kristen Bell) is bitter about love.

When she finds herself near a wishing fountain on a whirlwind trip to Rome, she decides to steal a few coins. No harm, right? As a follow-up to her thievery, Beth finds herself surrounded by relentless suitors as a reporter that is smitten with her tries to convince her of true love. PG-13.

NOW PLAYING • Alvin and the Chipmunks 2: Alvin, Simon and Theodore

return to school, where they work at saving its music program by winning a battle of the bands competition. However, they find their match in the Chipettes, a rival chipmunk singing group.

PG. • Avatar in 3D: A band of humans are pitted in a battle against a distant planet’s indigenous population. PG-13.

• Extraordinary Measures: John Crowley (Brendan Fraser) is living the life. Climbing higher up the corporate ladder at work and building a home with his wife and three children. His priorities begin to change, however, when his two youngest children are diagnosed with fatal Pompe disease. Crowley turns to Dr. Robert Stonehill to help him

find a cure. PG. • It’s Complicated: After a decade long divorce, Jane and Jake have rediscovered sparks. R. • Leap Year: After receiving earrings instead of an engagement ring, Anna (Amy Adams) decides to take things into her own hands by traveling to Dublin to propose to her boyfriend. PG. • Legion: A group of diners in an out-of-the-way diner work to save the human race after God decides to send his angels to destroy them. R. • Sherlock Holmes: Robert Downey Jr. stars as Sherlock Holmes who is working to stop Lord Blackwood from his treacherous plan to take over London. PG-13.

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Norman musician plays first show tonight

Pottery, basket exhibit set

By Aaron Wright

By Linda Coldwell

pop editor

special to pop

Mo Pair is a man that doesn’t waste time. He decides he wants to try something and he does.

“If you want the true experience, you gotta jump into it, right?” he said.

Consequently, he’s lived a life that’s lead him from place to place.

“I’ve been ramblin’ around for a while,” he said.

The common tie in all the moves is music.

Pair, a folk musician, now finds himself in Norman, enrolled at the University of Oklahoma in Native American studies. Outside of school, Pair teaches guitar lessons at Sonders Music, Dance and Art. Tonight, he’ll play his first Norman gig at Michelangelo’s at 6:30.

Pair first followed his heart’s music longing to White Eagle, where he spent two years engulfed in the music of the Poncan Indians.

Then, it was off to Austin, where he earned a degree and began working as an environmental engineer.

“But I couldn’t get away from the music,” he said.

Pair soon found himself involved with about three bands, playing weekend and night gigs outside of his dayto-day job.

Before long, Pair discovered he had road lust. In

Pair, a folk musician, now finds himself in Norman, enrolled at the University of Oklahoma in Native American studies. Outside of school, Pair teaches guitar lessons at Sonders Music, Dance and Art. Tonight, he’ll play his first Norman gig at Michelangelo’s at 6:30.

2005, he read a book by Hal Galper titled “The Touring Musician.”

“It really inspired me and before I knew it, I had quit,” said Pair.

His first real road gig, in 2006, was a three-month tour through Canada, a tour with very few bookings. A little discouraged, Pair decided to go back to school.

That lasted a semester, during which Pair had decided to hit his live performance career with impact. He began a fourgoal approach to each day: practice, exercise, booking and promotion.

After a few years, the lifestyle of a touring musician was beginning to wear on him. He started evaluating his other interests, trying to determine if he was on the right path.

While in the exploratory period, Pair had a dream about Native American music. Since his time with the Poncan Indian Tribe in his 20s, Pair had been inspired by the rhythmic sounds of the tribes.

“American Indian music is a huge influence because it’s very syncopated,” he explained. Pair went on to call the music funky, music that is supposed to make people want to dance.

After the dream, Pair decided he wanted to do more than just perform Native American tunes. He wanted to document them.

Not long after the dream, Pair decided to apply for the Native American studies program at OU. While waiting for his acceptance and the semester to start, Pair moved to Tahlequah to

Pair

live with a friend. He started at OU last fall.

He’s studying to be able to take the very complicated melodies and rhythm of Native American music and transpose it into compositions that can be read and recreated by musicians unfamiliar with the songs.

Pair said he knows of only one other person at the University of California Las Angeles who can do this.

While studying, Pair has taken a break from live performances. He would like to one day perform more albums — he already has two CDs available — but is just taking time right now to get engaged in the Norman music scene. He sees Michelangelo’s as a good opportunity to jump in.

Clara Pueblo black-onblack pots that have long been prized for their craftsmanship and beauty.

A exhibition developed The pottery loaned for by the Sam Noble Oklathe exhibition from the Fred homa Museum of Natural Jones Jr. Museum of Art History featuring objects was selected from the 2003 from the collections of the gift of Dr. and Mrs. R. E. SNOMNH and the Fred Mansfield.The collection is Jones Jr. Museum of Art, composed mostly of pots will feature more than 80 from the Puebloan pottery examples of pottery and baskets from the Southwest. revival in the early 20th century and includes some “Stories in Fiber and Clay: Baskets and Ceramics of the of the most notable names Southwest,” includes works in Southwestern ceramics: selected from the permanent Lucy Lewis, Maria collections of both museums Martinez and Margaret and will be on display Feb. 6 Tafoya.

The Sam Noble through May 5.

Museum is on the UniversiCeramics in the exhibity of Oklahoma Norman tion include historic and campus. Hours are 10 a.m. contemporary works by to 5 p.m. Monday through Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, Pima, Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m.

Western Apache and all of Sunday. Additional the federally recognized information about the Pueblos of New Mexico. museum is available by These include hand-coiled calling 325-4712 or online pots and jars such as the “Maria” pots and Santa at www.snomnh.ou.edu.

Writers block party Saturday pop staff A writers block party for screenwriters will be 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at 318 College Ave. Steve Judd, an awardwinning screenwriter and filmmaker and University of Oklahoma alumni, will be the guest. He has an episode

airing on the Disney sitcom “Zeke and Luther” this week.

Briefings on what’s going on in film and writing in Oklahoma as well as an update on the University of Oklahoma’s film “OU, I Love You,” which is headed to the Clermon Ferrand Festival in France, also will be included.

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On the cover Open mic allows spoken word art to flourish

By Aaron Wright pop editor

On the first and third Thursday of every month, a group of local artists come together to share their craft.

Inside the Dreamer Concept Studio and Foundation, 324 E. Main St., these artists, an array of ages, noisily chat amongst themselves before quieting to hear each other’s work.

Their craft is the art of performance, combined with the art of writing, the delicacy of word precision and the rawness of emotion on paper. It’s the spoken word.

Prose, rap, lyrics, memoirs, poetry and, most notable, slam poetry, can all be heard from the emerging artists.

These open mic nights began just this past fall. The year before that, DCSF had held one or two open mic nights a year.

“I had a lot of authors, poets, writers, singer/songwriters who didn’t have another outlet,” said Amber Klour, owner of DCSF. “It really was just answering the need of the community.”

As Klour saw that need begin to grow, she decided to expand the open mic night, increasing its frequency to twice a month.

In this move, she is hoping to increase traffic and awareness of spoken word art.

She selected local artist and student Weston Mize to head the committee to organize the open mic nights. Mize has rounded up a group of regulars including Dezrea Dalessandro, a University of Oklahoma

student who is passionate about slam poetry.

Wide-held belief credits the creation of slam poetry in the 1980s, namely in Chicago. This form of expression is actually competition poetry, where authors memorize and perform their works in front of judges. However, as Rob Sturma, traveling poet and former guest poet at an open mic night, said, people tend to associate the slam concept with performance poetry in general. Sturma said these poems often sound like monologues; they need to be performed to portray the depth and message in the work.

Dalessandro has been engaged in slam poetry groups in Oklahoma City and would like to see the concept grow in Norman.

It’s her dream to get a team going at OU. “We’re kind of trying to tap into a community that exists; the scene is not here,” said Dalessandro.

Right now, though, the group of poets are just trying to spread the word about the event and bring more artists in. Average attendance at the events now range at about 15 or so people.

“We’re going to keep having it, waiting for it to grow,” said Mize.

The open mic night is open to all, from those who have written one poem to those who travel professionally performing their work.

Mize said that generally only about three to five people read per night. The organizers would like to see that number grow.

“Nobody’s here to judge

you or critique,” Klour said.

Some sort of guest performer is invited to each open mic night. Klour said each guests brings their own tone to the event, giving every open mic session a different vibe.

“We always embrace new mindsets,” said Mize.

Spoken word open mic nights take place at 7:30 p.m. every first and third Thursday of the month at 324 E. Main St. Cost for the event is $4.

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NMF announces open call

By Aaron Wright entertainment editor

For the first year, the Norman Music Festival will have an open call process to select bands for this year’s festival.

Admissions are being taken through Feb. 19.

Jones said the NMF staff are not sure how many submissions to expect.

“It’s a wildcard. We’ve never done this before, so we’ll be learning as we go,” she said. “But based on general interest by e-mail and around town over the last few months, we are expecting a pretty big number.”

Musicians are asked to submit a band bio, 150 words or less, describing who the band is and what they are about. A phone number and e-mail address for a contact person also is needed as well as a link to electronic presentation of music, such as myspace.com or the band’s Web site. The

Dirty Projectors selected as NMF headliner The Norman Music Festival has announced the 2010 headlining performers for this April’s festival as The Dirty Projectors. They will make their way to Norman to perform April 25. For more information on the band, check out the NMF Web site at normanmusicfestival.com.

committee asked that CDs or other music files not be used. They also requested MP3s not be attached to emails. Submissions with large and/or mysterious attachments will be subject to instant disqualification.

In 100 words or less, bands also are asked to describe their best gigs and most notable recognitions.

Work with a label, festivals, tours or videos also is good to list.

NMF volunteers noted that bands who provide original music and are involved in the local music scene will be given an edge.

Jones added that, although all genres of music are accepted, the festival is, generally speaking, an indie festival.

Submissions can be emailed to nmf3opencall@gmail.com.

Submissions should receive a confirmation within 72 hours, according to NMF volunteers.

In its third year, the NMF will be April 24 to April 25 on the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of East Main Street.

The festival is free and open to the public.

More information on the submissions and on the festival itself can be found at www.NormanMusicFestival.com.

Concert to benefit Haiti pop reports Some of the faculty and students of the University of Oklahoma School of Music have volunteered their time and talents to present “Hour of Need … Hour to Help,” a benefit concert to help Haitian relief efforts 4 p.m.

Sunday in Sharp Concert Hall.

Musicians for the concert include Jonathan Shames, Stephanie Leon Shames, Irv Wagner and the OU Trombone Choir, as well as a myriad of other performers.

The performance is free and open to the public.

Donations are accepted at the door and will go to the U.S. Fund for United

Nations Children’s Fund, supporting UNICEF’s relief efforts for children in Haiti.

For accommodations on the basis of disability, call the box office at 325-4101.

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Grammy-nominated Gilkyson to perform in Norman Sunday as part of concert series

By Debra Levy Martinelli special to pop

Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Eliza Gilkyson will return to Norman Sunday as part of the Performing Arts Studio’s Winter Wind concert series. Gilkyson’s performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave. Born into the music business — her father, songwriter Terry Gilkyson, penned such hits as Dean Martin’s “Memories Are Made of This” and “The Bare Necessities,” from the

1967 Disney classic “The Jungle Book” — Gilkyson was singing on her father’s demo recordings by the time she was in her early teens.

She released her first album, “Eliza ’69,” in 1969.

For the next decade, she continued to write and perform before returning to the recording studio for her second album, “Love from the Heart,” in 1979.

In the early 1980s, Gilkyson lived in Europe and toured with Swiss New Age harpist Andreas Vollenweider. She returned to the United States and relocated to Austin.

Tramel film wins best picture at festival Clayton Tramel, a Norman filmmaker, took home the award for Best Oklahoma Film at the Trail Dance Film Festival Jan. 22 to 24.

He won the award for his film “Love Letters,” a 45minute movie he created

during his senior year at the Oklahoma City Community College film school. The movie is shot in Purcell and in Oklahoma City.

He also was nominated for Best Director.

— Aaron Wright

Gilkyson Since 1992, Gilkyson has

released 13 albums, including 2004’s The Land of Milk and Honey, which earned a Grammy nomination for best contemporary folk album; Pilgrims (1987), Redemption Road (1997), Misfits (1999), Hard Times in Babylon (2000), Lost and Found (2002) and Paradise Hotel (2005). Her latest CD, Beautiful World, was released in 2008.

Tickets for the concert are $20. Seating is limited and advance purchase is recommended. Tickets are available at the Performing Arts Studio or TicketStorm outlets, including Gue-

pop staff The Brewhouse Norman, 110 W. Main St., and JFR Productions have announced a re-launch and grand reopening party Tuesday.

The party begins at 8 p.m. with live music from Green Corn Revival and Kate Leary.

For more information, visit The Brewhouse at brewhousemusic.com.

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Armored PG13 12:35 2:35 4:35 7:05 9:35 Amelia PG 12:30 2:45 5:00 7:20 9:30 Ninja Assassin R 4:55 9:25 Where The Wild Things Are PG 2:50 7:05

2012 PG13 1:00 4:00 8:00 Planet 51 PG 12:40 2:40 4:40 7:10 9:15 The Boondock Saints 2 R 4:50 9:20 Cloudy with A Chance of Meatballs PG 12:55 2:55 7:00

$6.75 Bargain Matinees - All Shows Before 6PM $7.50 Student Admission With Valid I.D.

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stroom Records and Party Galaxy stores in the metro area. A small service charge will be applied to tickets purchased through TicketStorm. Discounted season tickets are available at PAS. For more information on Winter Wind and other PAS programs, visit www.thepas.org or call 3079320.

GRAND (re) OPENING

PARTY Tuesday February 2nd No Cover • $1 Special Drafts Green Lorn Revival

110 west main • arts district • downtown

THE EDGE OF DARKNESS • (R) 12:55 3:55 6:55 9:40 WHEN IN ROME (PG13) 1:30 4:25 7:25 10:10 AVATAR 3-D (PG13) $3 SURCHARGE APPLIES TO ALL TICKETS 12:40 1:20 4:10 5:00 7:40 9:00

IT’S COMPLICATED (R) 12:50 3:50 7:10 10:00 SHERLOCK HOLMES (PG13) 12:35 3:35 6:35 9:35 ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS (PG13) 1:35 4:30 7:00 9:25 EXTRAORDINARY MEASURES (PG) 1:05 4:05 6:45 9:20

THE BOOK OF ELI (R) 12:45 3:40 7:15 9:50 LEAP YEAR (PG) 1:15 4:20 7:20 10:05 LEGION • (R) 1:10 4:15 6:50 9:45 THE BLIND SIDE (PG13) 3:45 7:05 9:55 THE TOOTH FAIRY • (PG) 1:00 4:00 6:40 9:15 THE LOVELY BONES (PG13) 12:30 3:30 6:30 9:30 THE SPY NEXT DOOR (PG) 1:25

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SOCIAL CALENDAR

JANUARY/FEBRUARY

FRIDAY

29 Adam Ledbetter Solo/Piano Othello’s - 6:30 p.m. and Camille Harp Singer/ Songwriter Othello’s - 9 p.m.

SATURDAY

30

SUNDAY

31 Sunday Science Film Series at Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave., “Chain Reaction,” 2 p.m., free with paid admission to museum

Supermarket Botany at Sam Noble Museum, 2401 Chautauqua Ave. 9 a.m. to noon, $35

“Hour of Need...Hour to Help” benefit concert for Haiti, 4-5 p.m. at OU’s Sharp Concert Hall featuring faculty and students of OU School of Music. Donations for admittance.

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Opening reception for Revisiting the New Deal: Government Patronage and the Fine Arts, 1933-1943, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. Guest lecture – 6 pm, opening reception – 7-9 p.m.

FREE

Tenth annual Daddy-Daughter Dance at the Embassy Suites, 2501 conference Dr., from 2:30 to 9 p.m., $10, tickets on sale at 366-5472

The Oklahoma City Ballet presents “Giselle,” 8 p.m., Civic Center Music Hall Stage Blue Moon, Othello’s, 9 p.m.

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The Firehouse Arts Center Chocolate Festival, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Forum at the University of Oklahoma $20- $30

Winter Wind Concert at the Performing Arts Studio with Eliza Gilkyson, Santa Fe Depot, 7 p.m., $20

Writers Block Evening, 7-11 p.m.

318 College Ave.

MONDAY

Rock Show For Haiti @ Conservatory 8911 N. Western, OKC Stardeath & White Dwarfs, colourmusic & The City Lives Doors 7pm Show 8pm $8, All profits go to Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund

TUESDAY 2

WEDNESDAY 3

Green Corn Revival Folk/Rock The Brewhouse 102 W. Main St. 321-2739 8 p.m.

THURSDAY 4 Haiti Benefit Concert with South 77 Band, Hidden Castle, S.W. 24th St. and Lindsay Ave. 7 p.m. - $5 cover

Asian Night @ Riverwind Casino

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8 Travis Linville, Othello’s, 7p.m.

Gallery Opening, Nick Wu, 2 -4 p.m., FREE, through March 28 Jazz Concert, Beatrice Cole/Mary Reynolds/ Louise Goldberg, 7:30 p.m., FREE

9 SongWriter Association Norman, Songwriter Open Mic (original songs only) 7-9 p.m.

Michelangelos, 207 E Main 579-3387

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11 Joe Hopkins Acoustic Show / Going Away Party w/ Russell Kabir, 7-10 p.m.

Café Plaid Open mic w/ The South 77 Band, Othello’s - 9 p.m.