pop - Feb 5, 2010

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also inside: ‘Accidental Hero’ acknowledges teachers • OU to present ‘Mockingbird’ • Yankee hip hop DJ sidles up to samba • ‘Six Strings One Dream’ is a fine album • Benefit concert Saturday

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COVER ART: Cast members of Sooner Theatre’s whodunit, “Death at Rehab: A Murderous Mystery Tour,” are pictured at a recent production rehearsal. (cover photo by Aaron Wright)

‘Accidental Hero’ acknowledges teachers

By Mary Anne Hempe

Mary Anne Hempe

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If you think that America’s public school system is hopelessly broken, then you simply must watch “Accidental Hero: Room 408” (2005), a PBS documentary that follows an inner-city high school forensics team and the amazing coach who inspires them to greatness.

Our hero is Tommie Lindsey, a dedicated African-American forensics teacher at James Logan High School outside Oakland, Calif. One of nine children, Lindsey was raised by his grandmother after his parents died. Like most of his students, he knows what it’s like to grow up poor. He also knows the influence a teacher can have on a kid who’s on his way to becoming a statistic.

When Lindsey was in the sixth grade, one of his teachers took the raggedlydressed kid to Sears and bought him three pairs of jeans and two shirts.

Lindsey made up his mind right there that he would become a teacher.

“I wanted to care for other people the way she cared for me,” he said.

When Lindsey gave a rousing speech at his high school graduation, he realized that forensics was the key to unlocking students’ potential. Forensics is, as Lindsey describes it, the “revealing of

Forgotten Video truth.” While scientific forensics teams gather evidence at crime scenes, forensics students reveal truth in the emotion, honesty and commitment they put into their humorous and dramatic interpretations.

After graduating from the University of San Francisco in 1973 (as the first African-American valedictorian), Lindsey taught in the juvenile system but found it too depressing. “Some of the kids were murderers,” he notes.

Lindsey knew he had to catch kids earlier. He came to Logan, a large, racially diverse high school, in 1988 and immediately launched a forensics program. It was tough going at the start.

Forensics was traditionally a white, upper-class event, and Logan definitely wasn’t that. Most students thought forensics was “sissy” and pointless.The program only attracted 13 students its first year.

Lindsey refused to give up. Lindsey knew forensics was an academic sport and needed true competitors and race didn’t matter at all. He started recruiting athletes to his program, daring them to

Films playing at Warren Theatre NEW RELEASES: • Dear John: When on leave, soldier John Tyree falls for college student Savannah Curtis, who is on her spring break. The two carry on their relationship through letters as John faces seven years of deployment. PG-13.

• From Paris With Love: James Reece sets aside his cushy CIA day job to pair up with Charlie Wax ( John Travolta) in a scheme to stop a terrorist bombing plot. R. • Crazy Heart: Bad Blake is a traveling country musician with a rough past. He meets Jean, a writer, who helps him understand who he is under all his baggage.

R. NOW SHOWING: • Edge of Darkness: Detective

Thomas Craven 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. • Legion: A group of people in an out-of-the-way diner work to save the human race after God decides to send his angels to destroy them. R. • The Tooth Fairy: Six-yearold Tess is highly disappointed when Derek tells her the tooth fairy isn’t real. PG. • 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• The Book of Eli: Denzel Washington stars in this futuristic movie as a man who fights to bring America back from the wasteland it has become. R.

try it and betting them they couldn’t make it. Several athletes took the challenge and surprised themselves with their talent and drive to win. With Lindsey’s careful guidance, his focus on class and professionalism, and his genuine concern for his students’ wellbeing, the forensics program at Logan beat the odds and grew to be a formidable foe at state and national tournaments.

The students in “Accidental Hero” are fabulous (the talent will just blow you away), but Lindsey is without a doubt the true star. His patience and generosity are tremendous; like the teacher who inspired him, Lindsey makes sure his team is well-dressed for tournaments, buying suits and ties if needed — and putting it all on his personal credit card.

Thankfully, Oprah saw “Accidental Hero: Room 408” and awarded Tommie Lindsey one of her $100,000 “Use Your Life” awards to keep the program going.

Lindsey receives no official school funding, even though 99 percent of his students go on to college and he was named National Forensics Coach of the Year in 2000.

“Accidental Hero” is a tribute to them all. You can find this remarkable tale (which is a brief 56 minutes) 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. R. • Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs: Inspired by the children’s book, this film focuses on when food falls from the sky like rain. PG. • Everybody’s Fine: A widower (Robert De Niro) decides to make impromptu visits to his three children after they all find themselves to busy to come visit him for Christmas. PG-13.

• Pirate Radio: The Boat That Rocked — A group of rebel DJs take their music of choice out to the sea to avoid censorship. R.

Films playing at Hollywood Spotlight 14 NEW RELEASES • Dear John: When on leave, soldier John Tyree falls for college student Savannah Curtis, who is on her spring break. The two carry on their relationship through letters as John faces seven years of deployment. PG-13.

• From Paris With Love: James Reece sets aside his cushy CIA day job to pair up with Charlie Wax ( John Travolta) in a scheme to stop a terrorist bombing plot. R. NOW PLAYING • An Education: A coming-ofage story about a teenage girl in 1960s suburban London, and how her life changes with the arrival of a playboy nearly twice her age.

PG-13.

• Avatar in 3D: A band of

humans are pitted in a battle against a distant planet’s indigenous population. PG-13.

• Crazy Heart: Bad Blake ( Jeff Bridges) is a traveling country musician with a rough past. He meets Jean (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a writer, who helps him to understand who he is under all his baggage. R. • 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. • 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 people in an out-of-the-way diner work to save the human race after God decides to send his angels to destroy them. R.

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OU Theatre to present ‘Mockingbird’

By Sandra Bent special to pop

The University of Oklahoma University Theatre presents “To Kill a Mockingbird,” adapted from Harper Lee’s novel by Christopher Sergel, opening 8 p.m. Feb.12 in the Weitzenhoffer Theatre in the OU Fine Arts Center, 563 Elm Ave., in Norman.

The show will continue its run at 8 p.m., Feb. 13 and Feb. 18 to 20, and 3 p.m.

Feb. 14 and 21.

Often referred to as the most influential novel of all time, Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “To Kill a Mockingbird” celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. In the racially divided deep South, two children are

thrown into a hometown scandal that shakes their innocence and shapes their character. Lee’s timeless story of the fragility of youth and the value of justice is a moving American classic that highlights humility and compassion for humankind.

The cast consists of students from OU College of Fine Arts: Margery Baker, Kauhdeeme Balentine, Sam Bearer, Mary Black, Jordan Blount, Sam Boeck, Jordan Brodess, Tyler Brodess, Hannah Broom, Clarice Diers, Chris Hartman, Stella Highfill, Joey Hines, Jonathan Hooks, Stephen Ibach, Candace Jordan, Lindsey Kite, Tiffany Mack, Brett Marley, Alden Olds, Kelsey Ray, Carly Risen-

FYI Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors and staff, and $14 for students with ID and can be purchased by calling the Fine Arts College Ticket Service at 325-4101.

hoover, Colin Ryan, Lindsey Sawyer, Brandon Simmons, Paul Stuart, Steven Walton and Jack Welborn. Alyssa Danley, a guest actor from Edmond will take the role of Scout.

Other members of the production team include director Tom Huston Orr; stage manager Brian Morrow; scenic designer

Andrew Brown; costume designer Jennifer Cozens; lighting designer Jeff Boomstein; sound designer Brad Gray; dramaturg Matt Byrd; assistant stage manager Madeleine Borg and theatre producer Rich Taylor.

Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors and staff, and $14 for students with ID and can be purchased by calling the Fine Arts College Ticket Service at 325-4101.

The ticket office is open 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

The box office is located in the Catlett Music Center, 500 W. Boyd St. For accommodations on the basis of a disability call 3254101.

‘Six Strings One Dream’ is a fine album

By Andrew W. Griffin Pop writer

Cody Johnson Six Strings One Dream Independent release 2009 A relatively new face that is bound to gain increasing attention on the Texas/Red Dirt scene in 2010 is twentysomething Huntsville,Texas, country singer-songwriter Cody Johnson.

Johnson, along with the Cody Johnson Band, has been making the rounds largely in Southeast Texas in the past year or so but with the independent release of “Six Strings One Dream,” we find Johnson covering all sorts of lyrical territory.

A good example would be “Pray For Rain,” a heartfelt song about a farmer facing hard times in the face of a drought. CJB’s fiddle player, Chris Whitten, is a Lawton native who was recently touring with Kevin Fowler’s band. Here, Whitten really adds a feeling of authenticity to the strong song.

“Nobody to Blame,” the single, is an acoustic country ballad that sounds all the sweeter with Whitten’s fiddle.

With its fresh, clean guitar sound, Johnson’s voice soars on in “Finally Free.”

The road map painted on “Texas Kind of Way” is a little cliché, but the rockin’ guitar solo gives it an appealing edginess that works for Johnson.

There’s no getting around the fact that “Slam the Door” sounds like a Waylon Jennings song. Johnson shares vocals with Texas music newcomer Brison Bursey of the Brison Bursey Band.This is the best song on the album.

Producer Keith Davis, a guitarist in his own right who is with the Scott Wiggins Band, helps showcase Johnson’s strong whiskey-kissed vocals and the solid musicianship of guitarist Matt Rogers, bassist Danny Salinas and drummer Nathan Reedy, a Bartlesville native.

“Six Strings One Dream” is a fine album and one worthy of further attention on the Texas/Red Dirt/country music scene.

Grade – B+

Benefit concert Saturday • Money goes to ‘Extreme Makeover’ family pop staff Norman singers Maggie McClure and Shane Henry will give a benefit

concert for a local family selected to be featured on “Extreme Makeover Home Edition” 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Othello’s.

The suggested donation is $10 at the door. All money collected will go to the family and 50 percent of CD sales also will be donated. Crew from the show will be there to support the event and filming for the show may take place.

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Yankee hip-hop DJ sidles up to samba

By Doug Hill pop writer

BK-One with Benzilla ‘Rádio Do Canibal’ Rhymesayers Entertainment BK-One’s trio of favorite things are music, travel and working with his friends. The Minneapolis-based artist, maybe best known as Brother Ali’s DJ, manages to combine all three in this entrancing freshman LP. BKOne’s live performance experience goes back to when he was a kid playing vibraphone with much older jazz musicians then through a decade of on-stage hip-hop shows. This exciting in-the-moment sensibility is reflected throughout “Rádio.”

BK-One produced a big 19 tracks with inspiration from Brazilian musicians such as Caetano Veloso and Tim Maia whose styles are widely divergent. Taking that rich musical heritage as a theme, he brings in friends for the ride including Haiku D’ Etat, Scarface and Sean “Twinkie Jiggles” McPherson. The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble give three minutes of joyful street carnival mayhem, channeling Dirty Dozen Brass Band through Bonde do Rolê.

This disc is a joyful tribute to baby hip hop’s jazz, soul and funk daddies. The paternity test is tantalizingly inconclusive but James Brown is a papa of interest. Toki Wright’s “Face It” is refreshingly loud about being black and proud. “Stop hating on the way you was created,” is the challenge. Aby Wolf ’s unexpected and ethereal “Love Like That” is sung over a scratchy vinyl phonograph record loop giving it ancient aura. Everything from this disc combines into being a genre-bending favorite.

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On the cover Sooner Theatre to host whodunit

By Aaron Wright pop editor

The Sooner Theatre will soon ask patrons, “whodunit?”

This will be the question of the hour beginning Thursday when the theater kicks off its annual murder mystery fundraiser.

This year’s theme is “Death at Rehab: A Murderous Mystery Tour.”

The mystery unravels at a celebrity rehab center, full of recognizable stars, as Beatles songs, with rewritten lyrics, provide the background music.

Jud Foster and James Briggs, employees of the City of Norman, are the authors of this year’s script.

“Every now and then, we kind of brainstorm about what would make a good play,” said Foster.

The idea the two came up with this time is a mix between the classic story of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and the new show “Celebrity Rehab.”

He said the play was specifically written for this year’s show.

Even though he and Briggs penned

the script, deciding on the outcomes and actions, Foster warned that there may be some surprises, even for them.

“In spite of what we’ve written, you never know how a rehab patient will react to their treatment,” he said.

Jennifer Baker, executive director for the Sooner Theatre, described the show as quirky.

The audience will follow along as cast members, including some local celebrities and well-known community members, figure out the crime.

Performers in this year’s show include Mark Krittenbrink, Sharon Pyeatt, Charlene Bradley, Chris Maxon, Jody White, Jay Potts, Damon King, Kerri Green, Chelle

Breedlove, Jud Foster, Terri Paden, Gaye Sayers, Kris Abbey and Nancy Coggins. Cast members will sell clues during the intermission; clues just provide extra income for the organization.

“Everything they do at that murder mystery really does raise money for here,” said Baker.

At the end of the night, each table will cast their vote on the culprit of the crime.

The show will be held at The Hall at Old Town Plaza, 102 W. Eufala St., 6:30 p.m. Thursday to Feb. 13. The show is intended for adult audiences, 21 years and older. A cash bar will be available.

Tickets for the dinner and show are $50; the food is catered by Benevenutis Restaurant. Tickets can be purchased in advance in person at the Sooner Theatre box office or by phone at 3219600 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday.

For more information, visit soonertheatre.org.

Writers block party rescheduled to Saturday pop staff The writers block party for screenwriters has been rescheduled to 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday at 318 College Ave.

Steve Judd, an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker and University of Oklahoma alumni, will be the guest. He had an episode airing on the Disney sitcom “Zeke and Luther” recently.

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 Clermont Ferrand Festival in France, will be included.

Map the Sea to see some band changes

By Aaron Wright pop editor

Oklahoma City band Map the Sea is heading into a chaotic season of their music careers as their band tackles upcoming changes.

The first task is launching a record. Map the Sea just recorded its first album in Lincoln, Neb., that should be coming out in the next several months. This 5-song EP turned out better than expected, said guitarist Tyler Evans.

“We’re really pretty stoked for everyone to hear it,” he said.

Drummer Clay Vaughan said his two favorites from the album are “Let Me Leave” and “Anything That’s Real.”

“It’s definitely catchy,” said Evans.

However, in the midst of deciding to record the album, the band’s lead singer Joe Hopkins hit the band with some hard news.

He’s moving to Arizona to volunteer with a facility that provides health care to mentally or physically disabled or handicapped people.

Jan. 19 at The Deli in Norman was his last show with the band.

Hopkins said he will still be engaged with music after the move, probably performing solo work. He may jump in with a couple of bands, but he doubts any will be like his fellow musicians in Map the Sea. “I don’t know if there will ever be a band that I completely fit in like I do this one,” he said.

As for the rest of the band, they are about to launch a search for a new singer. What gives an interested person an edge?

“A really good beard,” said Evans.

“Definitely, definitely,” agreed Vaughan.

Seriously, though, Evans said, the band is looking for a singer that can match their sound, somebody who blends with the band.

Until then, they will keep doing what they love to do — make music.

“Hopefully it doesn’t hurt us too much,” said Evans.

“We all love to play music.

We’ll just keep on going.”

Evans suggested those interested in singing for the group log onto their MySpace page, listen to their songs and contact them via the site if they think they would be a good fit.

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Sunday concert features Cole, Reynolds and Goldberg

By Debra Levy Martinelli special to pop

Beatrice Cole, with Mary Catherine Reynolds and Louise Goldberg, will treat jazz fans of all ages to a free concert 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave. The concert is produced and sponsored by The

Williams to play home show Cobblestone Creek Concerts will present Brooks Williams Saturday night at 1400 Sawgrass Dr. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at 7:30 p.m.Tickets are $15.

Seating is limited and advance purchase is recommended.Tickets are available at TicketStorm outlets, including Party Galaxy and Guestroom Records locations throughout the metro area, or online at TicketStorm.com. A small service charge will be applied to tickets purchased through TicketStorm.Tickets also can be requested by mailing a check to Cobblestone Creek Concerts, 1400 Sawgrass Dr., Norman OK 73072.

Make checks payable to Brooks Williams.

Reservations are accepted by calling 633-FOLK (3655) or e-mailing gpilant@gmail.com and paying the $15 at the door.

— Special to The Transcript

Performing Arts Studio and Jazz in June.

A native of Crescent, Cole received her early formal training from Joan Dodd Jones and her local church. Her public performances began as lead vocalist for such groups as The Impacts, Beatrice and The Beginnings and Rumors Band.

Known for singing jazz,

If you go Beatrice Cole, with Mary Catherine Reynolds and Louise Goldberg, will perform 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave.

blues, pop and standards, Cole has performed at a

number of metro-area venues, including Nikz, Makers Cigar and Piano Lounge and Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse. She won the Jazz in June vocal contest in 1987 and has been recognized by the Pioneer Woman Museum as one of Oklahoma’s leading women artists.

Reynolds and Goldberg also are known as the duo

Miss Brown to You. Reynolds is a classically trained vocalist and instrumentalist who plays guitar, bass and saxophone. A resident of Oklahoma City, Reynolds also plays in The Sisters of Swing band and participates in traditional, country, jazz and pop music projects.

For more information about the jazz concert and

Wu’s ‘Art of Portraiture’ to open at Depot Debra Levy Martinelli special to pop

An exhibition of drawings and paintings by Norman artist Nick Wu will open with a reception for the artist 2 p.m.Sunday at the Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave. Presented by The Performing Arts Studio, “Art of Portraiture” will run through March 28. There is no admission charge.

Wu specializes in portraiture characterized by spontaneity of expression and realism and a skillful control of light, tone and texture. Although he received some formal training in China, he is largely self-taught.

“My parents encouraged me to develop my art at an early age by taking me to various art studios, where I became familiar with the

Standing Buffalo Gallery to present exhibit The Standing Buffalo Indian Art Gallery & Gifts will present “Seasons of Love” at its The Standing Buffalo Indian Art gallery, 106 E. Main St. Gallery & Gifts is open 10 a.m. “‘Seasons of Love’ will to 6 p.m. Monday through feature paintings and Saturday. For more informaitems that reflect tion, call 701-4060 or visit romance and love,” said www.myspace.com/standingTom Farris, gallery buffalogallery. owner. “Depictions of courting are a traditional staple of American Indian art.”

The show features work from: America Meredith, Marwin Begaye, Brent Greenwood, Robby McMurtry, Dylan Cavin, Micah Wesley, Albin Jakes, d.g. smalling, Doc Tate Nevaquaya, Cole Cathey and Stephen Mopope.

“Seasons of Love” will run through Feb. 20.

The Standing Buffalo Indian Art Gallery & Gifts is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, call 701-4060 or visit www.myspace.com/standingbuffalogallery.

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works of llya Repin, Nicholai Fechin and Richard Schmid,” he said. “Those artists have had a lasting impact on my use of light and color.”

The Performing Arts Studio is housed at the Santa Fe Depot. For more information on the organization’s programs, visit www.thepas.org or call 3079320.

FYI For more information on the organization’s programs, Wu visit www.thepas.org or call 307-9320.

other PAS programs, visit www.thepas.org or call 3079320.

ROBOTMAN & MONTY® by Jim Meddick

Music Mondays performers sought

By Aaron Wright pop editor

When Greg Wilson found himself with some extra time in summer 2009, the University of Oklahoma student didn’t blow it playing video games. He took himself and his musical talent to Norman’s Food and Shelter for Friends, where he played piano for those having meals.

One of the leaders at the shelter asked Wilson if he would like to help take the program to a more full-time level, with

performers regularly contributing their time and talent.They called it Music Mondays.

He accepted. In the fall semester last year, Wilson had a cellist, singers, a trombonist and other musicians visit the shelter during the lunch hour to perform. He put up ads and spread the news via word-of-mouth to get a schedule of performers.

Wilson will head up the program again this semester and is looking for volunteers to entertain diners 10 a.m. to noon Mondays at 104 W. Comanche St. Those interested are asked to call Wilson at 310-9343.

‘Spelling Bee’ comes to Norman The Sooner Theatre, 101 E. Main St, in collaboration with the University of Oklahoma’s A. Max Weitzenhoffer School of Musical Theatre, will present the two-time Tony Award winning Broadway musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” today to Sunday and Thursday to Feb. 14.

Sunday performances begin at 2 p.m., all other shows at 8 p.m. at The Sooner Theatre.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” tells the story of six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, and learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser.

Composed by William Finn and written by Rachel Sheinkin, this production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will be directed and choreographed by Shawn Churchman.

“Spelling Bee” is intended for adult audiences and is rated R by theatrical licensing company Music Theatre International for mature themes, language and sensitive subject matter.

Cast members are: Chris Allen, Ryan Fitzgerald, Lisa Fox, Kristen Korb, Vince Leseney, Kristina Love, Jamard Richardson, Meredith Tyler and Ryan Wood, with understudies Joel Behne, Findley Hansard, Eloise Kropp, Harry Perrin, Kyle Pressley and Curry Whitmire.

Tickets are $25 and $20. University of Oklahoma students receive half-price tickets to all performances. Discounts are available for children (12 and under), seniors (65 and older) and groups of 10 or more. High school and college students from any college) with valid school ID can purchase half-price student rush tickets at the theatre box office one hour prior to each performance when open seats are available. Student rush tickets cannot be purchased in advance, by phone or online.

Tickets are available online, by phone and in person. A service charge of $2 per ticket will be applied to all phone and online orders.To purchase tickets by phone, call 321-9600; online, visit www.soonertheatre.org; or in person at The Sooner Theatre. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m.

Tuesday to Friday and one hour prior to show time.

— Special to pop

Kawaguchi to offer workshop, concert

By Holly Jones special to pop

The University of Oklahoma School of Music in conjunction with the School of International and Area Studies Asia Symposium presents Japanese performance artist Takao Kawaguchi as part of the Masala World Music Series 8 p.m. Tuesday in Sharp Concert Hall. Tickets for this Masala World Music event are free and the event is open to the public.

The guest artist also will present a performance workshop 1:30 p.m. Monday in Sharp Concert Hall. The workshop also is free and open to the public, and does not require previous dance or performance experience.

For accommodations on the basis of disability, contact SIAS at 3251584.

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