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pop The Sooner Theatre

i s unleashing the diva s • friday • jan. 15 • 2010

also inside: A salute to Dick Shawn • Canadian country artist captures American interest • Faculty showcase work in exhibit • Non to celebrate release of ‘Tadaima’ • Firehouse opens new exhibit • Sutton Concert Series warms up January

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To advertise in this section, COVER ART: Maria Todaro and Michelle Jennings battle at a benefit in “Divas Unleashed,” to be performed at the Sooner Theatre Jan. 23.

A salute to Dick Shawn “I can’t work places like Vegas or the Catskills where people are belching,” comedian Dick Shawn once said.

“Maybe I belong in colleges. At least if I die, I die in front of intelligent people who know what I’m talking about.”

Ironically, that prediction would come true in 1987, when Shawn collapsed from a massive heart attack while performing his hit stage show in front of a packed house at the University of California at San Diego. He was only 63 years old.

Not many people remember the fabulous Dick Shawn these days, so perhaps it’s time for a little reminder.

Shawn’s brand of comedy was a bit ahead of its time back in the ’60s (think early Robin Williams), making it difficult for him to find movie roles that fit. He did manage to score on three memorable occasions, though — as Sylvester Marcus in “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” (1963; who can forget that funky beatnik dance?); as Lorenzo St. DuBois (“LSD”), the hippie who plays a singing Hitler in “The Producers” (1968), and as Captain Lionel Cash in the underrated “What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?” (1966).

The latter film takes place in Sicily, 1943. World War II rages on, and General Max Bolt (a low-key Carroll

Mary Anne Hempe Forgotten Video O’Connor) has a tough decision to make. The village of Valerno would provide a great strategic location for the allies, but it’s currently occupied by enemy Italian troops. Bolt’s resources are stretched to the limit.

All his troops are already in the field.

There’s no one left to send to Valerno except the battle-weary Company C, who are way overdue for leave.

Valerno is too important to just let go, though. Bolt reluctantly appoints his assistant, Captain Lionel Cash (Shawn), a by-the-book West Point grad with no field experience, to command Company C and take the village. Cash is appalled by the state of Company C, a slipshod group headed by the sarcastic Lt. Jody Christian ( James Coburn). Company C is equally appalled at yet another mission, but that quickly changes when they arrive in the tiny village.

The Italian army is indeed occupying Valerno, but their cheerful leader, Captain Oppo (Sergio Fantoni) is only too happy to surrender — provided the Americans let Valerno celebrate their

Films playing at Warren Theatre NEW RELEASES: • The Book of Eli: Denzel Washington stars in this futuristic movie that fights to bring America back from the wasteland it has become. R. • The Spy Next Door: Former CIA spy Bob Ho ( Jackie Chan) settles down with his girlfriend. Before completely leaving his spy work, Ho takes on a mission to defend some neighborhood children against secret agents looking for a stolen code. PG. 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 indigenus population. PG-13.

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

• Did you hear about the Morgans?: In New York City, an estranged couple who witness a murder are located to

Wyoming as part of a witness protection program. PG-13.

• 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. • 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.

annual wine festival first. At first, Cash won’t even think of allowing such a deviation from procedure. It takes powerful persuasion from Lt. Christian before Cash finally caves. He orders his men to stand guard while the villagers party until morning, when the surrender will take effect. There will be absolutely no fraternization with the enemy.

Right. There is, of course, lots of fraternization during the festival, paving the way for hangovers, invading Nazis, clueless bank robbers and wacky chaos in the days ahead. As usual, director Blake Edwards (“The Pink Panther”) goes for lots of physical comedy which works perfectly for Shawn, a master of slapstick. You can see most of the gags coming a mile away, but for some reason, that doesn’t make them any less funny, especially when it’s Shawn performing them. His fall down the stairs is hilarious and so is the tumble over the balcony and balancing on high heels when he’s in drag. My only complaint is that his salute wasn’t very sharp.

Sergio Fantoni is great as Oppo and Harry Morgan is an absolute hoot as the loony Major Pott. You can find “What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?” (Rated PG) 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 • A Christmas Carol: Jim Carrey stars in this retelling of the classic Christmas story written by Charles Dickens. PG • 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 • Ninja Assassin: Raizo is an orphan taught to kill by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society.

Angered and hurt by the clan’s murder of his friend, Raizo later turns on the clan and seeks revenge. R

Films playing at Hollywood Spotlight 14 New Releases • The Book of Eli: Denzel Washington stars in this futuristic movie that fights to bring America back from the wasteland it has become. R. • The Spy Next Door: Former CIA spy Bob Ho (Jackie Chan) settles down with his girlfriend.

Before completely leaving his spy work, Ho takes on a mission to defend some neighborhood children against secret agents looking for a stolen code. PG. • Daybreakers: In this not-toofuturistic tale, vampires now outnumber humans. Most of mankind has been harvested for their blood. As the human populace and the vampires’ food source dwindles, a group of vampires look

for alternate solutions, which many just include the end of mankind altogether. R.

NOW SHOWING: • 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. • Youth in Revolt: Nick Twisp (Michael Cera) has fallen for the free-spirited and beautiful Sheeni Saunders. In order to win her over, he takes on the persona of Francois, his daring alter ego. R. • It’s Complicated: After a decade-long divorce, Jane and Jake have rediscovered sparks. 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.

• 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.

• The Lovely Bones: A young girl is murdered by her neighbor and she watches from her heaven as her family copes with the loss and the killer covers his tracks. PG-13.

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Canadian country artist capture American interest

By Andrew W. Griffin pop writer

Shane Yellowbird “It’s About Time” (EMI / OnRamp Records) 2009 If there’s anything to be said of Canadian country singer Shane Yellowbird it’s that he is a natural when it comes to singing. Each song, be it about love or beer or just having fun, Yellowbird gives it his all.

While in Calgary, Alberta, during the holidays, I heard about Yellowbird, a rising star on Canada’s country scene who is making a bit of a splash across the border as well. My curiosity got the best of me and I decided to take a chance on Yellowbird’s sophomore album “It’s About Time,” which

was released in Canada in November and is expected to be released in the U.S. sometime this year.

I’m glad I did. Yellowbird, a Cree Indian who also is an Alberta cowboy who competes in calfroping competitions when he can, has put together an accessible, easyon-the-ears collection of country and country-pop songs that are bound to appeal to a wide range of country fans.

There’s a bit of that carefree, mountain-folk Brad Paisley feel to the album opener and first single, “Bare Feet On The Blacktop.”

Great pedal steel work on this tune.

There’s a bittersweet mood on “I Get That A Lot These Days,” a song that while sounding a little dated with those early ’90s-esque background harmonies, has a strange appeal that had me playing it over and over.

Yellowbird and his band paint a pretty picture on the descriptive “Sedona Arizona,” a song that will connect with fans of artists like Dierks Bentley and Emerson Drive.

For Yellowbird, who probably enjoys cuttin’ loose like most of us, the rowdy “My Kind of Crowd” is bound to fit the bill.

Sings Yellowbird: “Ain’t the country club type / always thought a black tie fit a little too tight around my neck / Botox, ballet, sushi bars, champagne / No thanks, I ain’t too impressed / But if you love a kick butt barroom band / Or ever worn a cowboy hat then throw up your hands.”

It’s a little clunky in parts but the message is loud and clear.

Oklahoma native and successful songwriter Brett James (“Jesus, Take The Wheel,” “Cowboy Casanova”) co-wrote “Pabst Blue

Ribbon,” one of the strongest songs on the album, and not just because I like a cold PBR now and again.

No, it’s because Yellowbird, sounding reminiscent of early Tim McGraw, sings each lyric as if he means it. Plus, the guitar work is playful and frames Yellowbird’s voice effortlessly.

Jason Barry, the Ontario-based producer behind “It’s About Time,” did a fine job highlighting Yellowbird’s vocal strengths. A slightly more modern feel and a slightly earthier feel might make a great album even better. But that’s just my opinion.

While it may be a few months before it appears in American stores, “It’s About Time” by Shane Yellowbird is available at Amazon.com and at his Web site, www.shaneyellowbird.com.

Grade – B +

Shane Yellowbird

Faculty showcase work in upcoming exhibit

By Holly Jones special to pop

The University of Oklahoma School of Art and Art History will present their 2010 Faculty Exhibition in the Lightwell Gallery Tuesday to Feb. 12. A public closing reception will be 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 12.

“We have such a talented and diverse group of

artists teaching here,” said Mary Jo Watson, director of the School of Art and Art History. “They exhibit their work in museums and galleries all over the world. I am excited to see the exhibition and encourage the community to take advantage of this opportunity to see some very fine contemporary art.”

This exhibition is designed to showcase the

results of recent creative activity by members of the School of Art and Art History faculty. The work in this exhibition will represent a wide range of media and practices; viewers can expect to see traditional and experimental works of art.

With majors in art history, film and video, visual communications, photography, painting, printmak-

FYI The Lightwell Gallery is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and is in the Fred Jones Art Center at 520 Parrington Oval, in the OU Arts District. For special accommodations, call the School of Art and Art History at 325-2691. For more information, visit art.ou.edu.

ing, ceramics and sculpture (both figurative and contemporary), the faculty at the OU School of Art

and Art History provide students with the most comprehensive art education in the region.

The Lightwell Gallery is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday and is in the Fred Jones Art Center at 520 Parrington Oval, in the OU Arts District. For special accommodations, call the School of Art and Art History at 325-2691. For more information, visit art.ou.edu.

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On the cover Not your grandparents’ opera

By Aaron Wright

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This is opera like you’ve never seen it.

“This is about as innovative as you get — it’s cutting edge when it comes to opera,” said Bradley Williams, general director of Cimarron Opera, formerly known as the Cimarron Circuit Opera Company.

The opera he’s referring to is “Divas Unleashed,” coming to the Sooner Theatre 8 p.m. Jan. 23.

The original show combines the work of “Saturday Night Live” writers and famous arias from well-known operas. It’s the tale of two divas who are booked to perform at the same benefit. One begins, the other interrupts. Motivated by jealousy, the two attempt to out-sing and out-perform each other throughout the night.

“There’s a lot of physical comedy,” said Williams, hinting at flying divas and fights on the piano. “At the same time,

Tickets for “Divas Unleashed” are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door. The show begins at 8 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Sooner Theatre. For more information, visit cimarronopera.org.

they’re singing classical, operatic literature.”

Williams describes the show as the most unique in the company’s recent history. These types of innovate performances are what Williams would like to see more of as he takes the opera company in a new direction. To be a standout, Williams wants to bring performances to Oklahoma that patrons can’t see on college campuses or at other venues.

“Our art form is in danger — it has to stay relevant,” he said.

Another recent attempt by the opera company to engage the public in opera

was “Opera Idol,” hosted last year.

Williams said this also was a way to seek fresh talent for performances.

“Everything we’re doing, we’re kind of testing the waters,” Williams said.

His vision is to see the opera company as a fully functional regional company.

Williams said he is focused on bringing beautiful music to the metro area and providing opportunities for young Americans, especially Oklahomans, to perform opera.

“I want to build a company around great singers first,” he said.

As the company moves in that direction, Williams wants to reassure Norman supporters that Cimarron Opera will continue to focus on providing programs in town.

“Norman is our home,” Williams said.

Tickets for the opera are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door. The show begins at 8 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Sooner Theatre. For more information, visit cimarronopera.org.

Firehouse opens new exhibit

By Jennifer Skinner special to pop

The Firehouse Art Center presents the artwork of Sharon Burchett and Stuart Asprey, which opened Jan. 8 and will be on display at the FAC Gallery through March 5.

The FAC Gallery is inside the Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood Ave. in Norman. Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The gallery exhibit is free and open to the public. A reception will be 6 to 10 p.m.

Feb. 12 at the FAC Gallery. The reception also is free and open to the public.

Burchett is a local mixed media artist specializing in abstract painting. She has had solo exhibits at the Gingko Tree Studio and Gallery in Norman, the University of Oklahoma’s Graduate College, the OU School of Art and Art History’s Lightwell Gallery, the Norman

“My art is my personal expression and I work in a manner based on inspiration. My art is about passion and the world.”

Sharon Burchett Public Library, and at the OU Federal Credit Union.

“My art is my personal expression and I work in a manner based on inspiration.

My art is about passion and the world,” Burchett said.

Asprey is a ceramic artist who was born in Leicester, England, and lives in Norman. He earned his undergraduate degree in studio art from Humboldt State University in California and his MFA from the University of Oklahoma.

Asprey has been invited to participate in more than 40 national and international exhibitions over the past seven years,

including Feats of Clay (2009 Second Place), History In The Making (2007 First Place), Red Heat: Contemporary Work in Clay (2005 Honorable Mention) and the Orton Cone Box Show.

His artwork is a reaction to the overabundance of media-driven information and its role in the social and historical transformation of specific people, places and events into cultural myths and legends.

For more information about the gallery exhibit or the Firehouse Art Center, call 329-4523 or visit www.normanfirehouse.com.

Non to celebrate release of ‘Tadaima’ tonight, Saturday

By Aaron Wright entertainment editor

The Non, an Oklahoma City experimental rock group, will throw a party tonight and Saturday at The Conservatory, 8911 N. Western Ave. in Oklahoma City, to celebrate the release of their sophomore album, “Tadaima.”

After spending half a year studying abroad in Asia, guitarist Wil Norton based the title track after a Japanese saying that was common in the family that housed him: “Tadaima,” meaning “welcome home” in Japanese.

Norton said the The Non will be coming to word applied to the The Opolis in Norman band’s situation as Feb. 26 with Mount well. After taking a musical hiatus while Righteous.

Norton was gone, they were anxious to come back together as a group.

“We’re back home, back together,” said Norton.

Norton describes the new album as more composed and less improvised than their debut album “Paper City” (2007).

“It’s a lot more musically complex, a lot more mature,” he said.

Norton is hoping the new CD will help to advance the band — already well-known on the local level — with their national awareness. Norton credits “Tadaima” with their upcoming commitment to play at the South by Southwest Conference and Festival in Austin in March.

“We’re hoping we can get more opportunities like that based on our new music,” he said.

The Non is comprised of Mack Hawkins on drums, Zach Zeller on guitar and piano, Tom Bishop on bass and Norton on guitar. The Uglysuit and Sherree Chamberlain also will play at tonight’s CD release party. Pretty Black Chains, Student Film and Jacob Abello will support the Non by playing Saturday.

Tickets for the shows are $8 each. “Tadaima” will be on sale for $10.

For more information on the band, visit www.thenonband.com or myspace.com/thenonband, where you can also sample a couple of songs from “Tadaima.”

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2nd Friday Circuit of Art

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Mick Tresemer sets up a plaster piece that he was putting on display at Sonder Music, Dance & Art on East Gray Street Jan. 8.

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Local artist Rick Fry works on a painting at Michelangelo's Coffee on East Main Street Jan. 8.

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Norman artist Nick Wu sketches Pete Martinelli at the Performing Arts Studio during Friday’s 2nd Friday Circuit of Art.

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Sutton Concert Series warms up January

By Holly Jones

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The University of Oklahoma School of Music will present the Sutton Concert Series with the following January performances: • Gregory Lee, violin, kicks off the series along with Stephanie Leon Shames, piano, in a performance of standard selections from the violin repertoire 8 p.m. Jan. 23 in the Sharp Concert Hall. “‘The Lark Ascending,’ written by Vaughan Williams, is inspired by English folk themes and also based on a poem by George Meredith, which paints a picture of the lark in the English countryside,” said Lee, OU faculty artist and concertmaster of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic.

• Gaye LeBlanc, harp; John Schwandt, organ; Valerie Watts, flute and Mark Neumann, viola, team up for a “Harp and Friends” concert 3 p.m.

Jan. 24 in the Pitman Recital Hall and Gothic Hall. A J.S. Bach piece will be performed, as well as 20th century composers Marcel Grandjany, Alexander Glazunov and Bernard Andres.

• “This Recital Could Only Have F’s,” said Irv

All Sutton Series performances are in OU’s Catlett Music Center, 500 W. Boyd St. Tickets for Sutton Series events are $8 for adults and $5 for all students, OU faculty/staff and senior adults. For tickets and upto-date information, call the Fine Arts Box Office at 325-4101. Many concerts are scheduled for live stream via Internet, to see a schedule visit http://music.ou.edu/calendar. Visit http://music.ou.edu/ for a full calendar of events and performances at the School of Music. For accommodations on the basis of disability, call the Box Office at 325-4101.

Wagner about his upcoming trombone recital which features pieces that have some association with “F” at 8 p.m. Jan. 25 in Sharp Concert Hall.

Pieces to be performed include: “Canzona” by Frescobaldi; “Sonata for Trombone” by Frackenpohl; “Concertino for Trombone” by Ferdinand

David; “Fantasie Concertante” by Bonneau; and a novelty number by Fillmore.

• Bradley Williams, tenor, and Kim Josephson, baritone, perform art songs and opera duets at 8 p.m. Jan. 30 in Pitman Recital Hall. The performance will include works by composers Ravel, Wolf, Strauss, Rorem, Faure, Donizetti, Bizet and Puccini.

The Sutton Concert Series features OU students, faculty and ensembles comprised of students or faculty.

All Sutton Series performances are in OU’s Catlett Music Center, 500 W. Boyd St. Tickets for Sutton Series events are $8 for adults and $5 for all students, OU faculty/staff and senior adults.

For tickets and up-to-date information, call the Fine Arts Box Office at 325-4101.

Many concerts are scheduled for live stream via Internet. To see a schedule visit http://music.ou.edu/calendar. Visit http://music.ou.edu/ for a full calendar of events and performances at the School of Music. For accommodations on the basis of disability, call the Box Office at 325-4101.

One man play highlights life of Darwin

By Linda Coldwell special to pop

“Darwin Remembers” is written and performed

by Floyd Sandford. The information presented in the play is factual.

Charles Darwin is known for his theory of evolution by natural selection, an idea that revolutionized the biological sciences and continues to be important today.

Though his name is readily recognized, most people do not know much about the “Darwin Remembers” is written and life of the famous scientist who began his career not as a biologist, but as a geologist. performed by Floyd Sandford. The information presented in the play is A one-man play scheduled to be factual. Much of it was performed at the Sam derived from Darwin’s Noble Museum will bring autobiography, edited and Charles Darwin to life for published shortly after his audience members. death by his son Francis.

“Darwin Remembers: Additional information is In the play, an aging Recollections of a Life’s available online at Darwin remembers his Journey” will be 7 p.m. Jan. www.snomnh.ou.edu, or life’s trials and triumphs, 22 in the museum’s Kerr by calling 325-4712. from his voyage on the Auditorium. Admission is HMS Beagle as a young free. The performance is man through his long and sponsored by the University varied scientific career. The play includes of Oklahoma departments of zoology and botany and Microbiology in the College of a brief re-enactment of a historic confrontation that took place at Oxford in Arts and Sciences, University Libraries 1860 between Samuel Wilberforce, the and the Sam Noble Museum.

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bishop of Oxford, and the biologist Thomas H. Huxley, Darwin’s most loyal and vociferous defender in public forum and debates.

Sandford received his Ph.D. in zoology from OU and is professor emeritus of biology at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Sandford wrote “Darwin Remembers” in 2000. It was first performed at Coe College with funding assistance from Humanities Iowa and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Sam Noble Museum is on the OU Norman campus at Timberdell Road and Chautauqua Avenue. Additional information is available online at www.snomnh.ou.edu, or by calling 3254712.

King celebration planned pop staff The Oklahoma City Martin King Jr. coalition will present the 2010 annual commemoration program of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. noon Jan. 18 at Saint Paul’s Cathedral, NW 7th Street and Robinson Avenue in downtown Oklahoma City.

Keynote speaker will be the Rev. J.A. Reed, pastor of the Fairview Baptist Church, 1700 N.E. 7th St., Oklahoma City.

Around town Jan. 15 Sonder Music, Dance and Art, 225 E. Gray St., presents Third Friday Celtic Night (Dance lesson, jam session and potluck) 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Irish square dance lessons begin at 6:30 p.m. Donations accepted for lessons.

For more information, call Lauren Sonder at 474-9734 or visit www.sondermusic.com.

Jan. 16 The Stumblers at Coach’s Brewhouse — 9 p.m.

Jan. 17 Travis Linville — singer/songwriter 7 p.m.

Jan. 18 The artwork of Sharon Burchett and Stuart Asprey on display at Firehouse Art Center, 444 S. Flood Ave., 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The exhibit is free.

Jan. 21 Othello’s, 434 Buchanan Ave, Amy Oliver and Jesse Miller — Singer/songwriters — 7 p.m. And open mic with South 77 at 9 p.m.

Jan. 22 Public Art lecture by Marc F. Potter 6 p.m. in the Mary Eddy and Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art auditorium.

ROBOTMAN & MONTY® by Jim Meddick

‘Wizard of Oz’ tickets go on sale next week; performances Feb. 16-21 pop staff Tickets go on sale Jan. 22 for ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ coming to the Civic Center Feb. 16-21.

Tickets can be purchased at Buy For Less locations, online at www.celebrityattractions.com, at the Civic Center Music Hall box

On the Net: For more information on the show, visit www.wizardofozontour.com.

office or by phone at 2972264.

For more information on the show, visit www.wiz-

Chocolate Festival tickets still available pop staff Start saving up your calories, the Chocolate Festival is near.

This year’s event will be 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at University of Oklahoma’s Forum Building, 1704 Asp Ave. More than 30 “chocolatiers” are participating this year with more than 25,000 samples of sweetened cocoa.

Tickets are available online at www.normanfirehouse.com or by calling 329-4523.

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