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Norman is known as the City of Festivals.

Norman Music Fesitval continues to grow every year.

Jazz in June celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

James Garner grew up in Norman and country music star Toby Keith calls Norman home.

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Newcomers See Only Opportunity Here The red-dirt of far southeastern Cleveland County looks pretty much the same today as it did when my ancestors staked by Andy Rieger a claim there 124 years ago this week. My great granddad had come from Germany with nothing more than a trunk, a Bible and a crucifix. He worked on the railroad that came through here and stayed around for the land run that opened central Oklahoma for settlement on April 22, 1889. Soldiers were stationed at all river crossings into the new land. Any “Sooners” crossing before noon risked not being able to secure a claim. The land he ended up with was pocked with ravines and wasn’t suitable for farming. The brush was thick enough to lose livestock. Water was scarce. Schools were many miles away and there were no neighbors. Times would get tough and a neighbor might mean the difference between life and death. But what my great grandfather

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saw in those rolling hills was opportunity. He saw a better life ahead among the wildflowers and blooming trees. Country schools would soon dot the landscape. A path into town would become a road. A general store and lumber yard made for easy trade. Many of those moving to Norman these days overlook our challenges and see just that kind of opportunity here. Compared to much of the nation, Norman is something of a boom town. Don’t believe it? Drive through southwestern or southeastern Oklahoma. Vacant storefronts. The most popular sign is “For Sale.” Here in Norman, home construction is on the rise here and retail stores are popping up throughout the city. The University of Oklahoma, the city’s largest employer by far, remains strong under President David Boren’s leadership. The

pipeline of students grows each year. At businesses here, help wanted signs are numerous. Norman’s unemployment remains at about 4 percent, at least one percentage point below the state’s 5 percent rate and more than 3 percentage points below the nation’s 7.7 percent rate. The prospects for more business growth in Norman look good. Major industries want to be near a research university that has a good supply of graduates. Norman’s quality of life with entertainment, sports and a growing night life make it an attractive destination. Families are now five and six generations removed from the land run of 1889. But many have stayed here and newcomers move in. They see only opportunities where many see only challenges.

He saw a better life ahead among the wildflowers and blooming trees.

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2nd Friday Circuit of Art

Offers a monthly experience for all art lovers. Keyra O’Rourke paints at the Kid’s Corner photo by Kyle Phillips

William Solow twirls a fire stick. photo by Kyle Phillips

Sally Smith reads the story of one of the women featured in Phil Borges' photo exhibition. photo by Jay Chilton

Norman's art walk had relatively humble beginnings. Several years ago the Norman Gallery Association organized a semiannual event in the Spring and Winter. Always on Friday they were basically open-house nights fueled by complimentary refreshments at the town's handful of art galleries. Publicity was minimal and undoubtedly most residents were unaware anything special was going on those two evenings a year. The incremental change to what's now called 2nd Friday Circuit of Art, Norman, Oklahoma has been nothing short of extraordinary. Since 2009 the Norman Arts Council has put organizing brains and muscle behind the now monthly event and it has grown. “It used to be open only to actual art galleries,” Norman Arts Council executive director Erinn Gavaghan said. “Now we want everybody to be able to participate and it has expanded a lot in the past couple of years.” This inclusion has taken in coffee shops, retail stores or even an insurance agency willing to display art or host musical performance for the public on those evenings. The March art walk night found hundreds of people on downtown sidewalks. They strolled past musicians

playing on the sidewalks on their way to the 40 or so venues with open doors. It's an event that people get excited about and look forward to. You can spend nothing or drop thousands on a painting by a local artist. Looking at sculptures, drawings, and prints, meeting old friends and making new ones is the attraction. It's a chance to get out, see real people and have face to face conversations. The Norman Arts Council relocated into the Mainsite Contemporary Art space awhile back which has centralized their presence in the community. That has made them more accessible to the many merchants and organizations eager to jump on the art walk bandwagon. “We can really facilitate that more easily from here now,” Gavaghan said. Social media has contributed to providing details and directions to the dozens of miscellaneous exhibits and happenings. Artists and organizers use it liberally. STASH, 412 E. Main, an “ecolifestyle” store operated by co-owners Rebecca Bean and Della Patterson is a sparkling example of a local retail shop embracing art walk and including it in their

business model. In April they will be hosting Norman photographer Keisha Register's Wallpaper Project. Register made photo portraits of people in the arts community who have inspired and encouraged her and these will be on display. “2nd Friday is our most important night of the month,” Bean said. “Every single month we can rely on seeing the people we know and a new crowd coming through too. We make a lot of sales that help pay the rent.” Stash has an annex space at the rear of their store where visual art exhibitions have been mounted and rock bands played. Their large parking lot has allowed for Big Truck Tacos to park and vend food outside the store which often draws a crowd. “We're just really excited to be part of the art walk nights,” Bean said. A sponsorship from Norman's Fowler Volkswagen dealership has allowed the Arts Council to subsidize live music performances at various venues on 2nd Fridays. “We partnered with the Norman Music Festival organization to book live music acts paying small amounts of money for them to perform at places such as Bison Witches Deli (211 E. Main) and the Blue Bonnet Bar, (321 E. Main),” Gavaghan said. There's no cover charge to attend

these shows and the music starts earlier than customary, allowing the typical 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. art walkers to take advantage. McNellies-Abner Ale House, 121 E. Main has been an eager participant in this arrangement. “We definitely have to increase our wait staff on art walk nights,” manager Jason Miller said. Feedback to the Arts Council requesting increased family-oriented activities led to creating the “Kid's Corner.” They have tables set up with hands-on children's art projects in the parking lot next to LWPB Architecture, 128 E. Main. The firm brings this activity inside their building if weather is inclement. Gavaghan noted that cold or rainy evenings rarely lessen attendance at art walk. “I haven't noticed any correlation between the two,” she said. What Gavaghan has observed is that more and more businesses and entities, some further than walking distance from downtown, want in the art walk fold. The Norman Arts Council's position is the more the merrier. The Oklahoma University Arts District, Firehouse Art Center and Jacobson House all are active participants. - by Doug Hill

April 26, 2013

Mayfair Arts Festival Tim Kenney helps bring May Fair’s 40th Annual Festival to life. Preparations for the May Fair Arts Festival, now in its 40th year, are in full swing. This year’s festival will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 4 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 5. May Fair offers juried art and handmade crafts, as well as entertainment and a variety of food vendors. The twoday outdoor event will be held in Andrews Park. This year’s festival, hosted by the Assistance

League of Norman, will also feature the Art & Sole 5K at 8 a.m. and a 2K RunWalk at 9 a.m. on May 4. The Art & Sole Run, a USATF Certified run, starts and finishes at Andrews Park. Dogs on short leashes are welcome, and strollers are allowed, provided they start at the back of the pack. Online registration is available at norman. assistanceleague.org. Tim Kenney will be

the May Fair Celebrated Artist for 2013. Kenney is a landscape artist and Normanite. “The first May Fair was in 1974. It was called the Country Arts Fair and all of the women came in blue and

white checkered aprons with ruffles around the arms and the bottom and had pockets,” Judy Travis, public relations chair for 2013 May Fair, said. “We have definitely grown from the country fair into more of an art festival.”

We’ve got nonstop entertainment for the full two days. - Judy Travis

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A May Fair staple, the Children’s Art Yard, will offer a children’s art contest, demonstrations by various artists and the opportunity to practice artistic techniques. “In the past, we have charged a small fee to children to participate in the Art Yard, this year it will be free,” Travis said. Other new things to this year’s festival will be new banners that Travis said will better identify the different areas of May Fair activities. And of course, there will be plenty of festival food. “We’ll have gourmet festival food. Some of the old favorites will be back like the corn dogs and Indian tacos. The Fat and Sassy Momma will be back,” Travis said, adding that Norman fire and police departments will also have vehicles at the festival for children to explore. Travis adds that the entertainment schedule for this year’s May Fair has already filled up. “The stage filled up so quickly. We’ve got nonstop entertainment for the full two days,” Travis said. For more information about May Fair, visit norman.assistanceleague.org. Artist applications are still being accepted and can be completed online and submitted via email to Amanda Freeland afreeland@blairremy. com. For Food Vendor information, email Christine Van Horn geeclef79@yahoo.com. The money raised from the May Fair Arts Festival helps support the many philanthropic programs sponsored by the Assistance League of Norman. During 2012, chapter members provided more than 21,000 hours of volunteer service. - by Shana Adkisson

top to bottom, left to right. Celebrated Artist Tim Kenney works on one of his pieces. John Barry plays the guitar during a concert his band John the Fraklin is playing. Jillian Uhles dips her hand in coloring as she makes her own tie dye shirt at the adventures in art tent. Paige Dalton looks at jewelry at a booth. Ellen Sellers enjoys a pony ride. photos by Kyle Phillips

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New Radar Lab Coming Researchers will be able to discuss and create new technologies. rooms” for collaborative construction, The University of Oklahoma’s housed within a design scheme international prowess as a topreflecting the actual components of tier meteorology school is adding radar technology. an exciting new asset to its long “The architects have been list of credentials with the Radar incredibly thorough in working Innovations Laboratory on the with us,” Palmer said. “During university’s south campus. the beginning stages we said that Scheduled for completion in electromagnetic waves were central to late 2013, the $15 million, 35,000 radar, so the roof and various design square foot facility will provide a elements inside and outside the facility physical manifestation of the unique are wavy.” and exciting relationship between Once completed, the RIL will meteorology and engineering that house 20 faculty and approximately radar development requires. 60 students, both graduate and “We’ve been working on this undergraduate. Unlike the National radar initiative since 2004,” said Associate Vice President for Research Weather Center, security here will be somewhat less prevalent, making the and Advanced Radar Research lab and its amenities more accessible Center Director Robert Palmer. “In Oklahoma we have so many radars — to students. Additionally, the RIL will feature we are one of the best-observed states anywhere from a radar standpoint. As interactive aspects like large windows a state university we need to pay off to and open-air common space, the citizens and there’s a big potential displaying laboratory and mobile radar storage space for passerby and market for radar, so not only is it a visitors. major research opportunity, it’s a job “The whole research center will be creator too.” The RIL facility itself will provide housed in this facility, and in short, it’s both fabrication facilities for the actual going to be cool,” Palmer said. - by Caitlin Schudalla construction of radar equipment as well as study spaces, offices and “idea

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Work continues on the new lab. photo by Kyle Phillips

OU officials man the shovels to break ground on a 35,000 square foot radar innovations laboratory. photo by Jerry Laizure

April 26, 2013

At The Heart Of The Problem Norman Regional’s Heart Plaza will specialize in cardiac care.

With 1 in every 4 deaths in the United States contributed to heart disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Norman Regional Health System’s new Heart Plaza meets the heartrelated health concerns of many local patients. The two-story, 40,000-square-foot facility, adjacent to the HealthPlex at Interstate 35 and Tecumseh Road in north Norman, opened to patients April 15 with a variety of outpatient heart and vascular care. Sally Benn, Norman Regional Health System director of business development and physician relations, said the new plaza offers both efficiency and convenience to Norman Regional patients. “I think the advantage to the patients is an easy access location off of I-35, and it also has a very sophisticated electronic health record,” Benn said. “Patients’ records can be shared electronically between their primary care office and their heart doctor. Also, we have a linkage with the hospital so that the physicians in the office can see hospital records and vice versa.” Located next to the HealthPlex, which houses the Norman Heart Hospital and emergency Chest Pain Center, services at the plaza include outpatient heart-related diagnostic services such as ultrasound, nuclear medicine scans and stress EKGs. Other services include anti-coagulation

clinic, for monitoring patients on blood-thinning medications, as well as a cardiac rehabilitation workout area. In May, Norman Regional is opening a Wound Care Center in the plaza with four hyperbaric oxygen chambers. The plaza is home to about 50 employees, including physicians and mid-level providers like nurse practitioners. Physicians whose medical offices are housed within the building include Norman Regional cardiologists Drs. Paul Ayers, Archana Gautam, Jeffrey Crook, Katherine Hays, Muhammad Salim, Michael Sellers and Michael Villano, as well as cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Kyle Toal. Benn said the plaza will have resources for a wide range of patients with a variety of health concerns. “A lot of time primary care physicians refer to cardiologists if there is any kind of chest pain or just symptoms of high cholesterol,” Benn said. Norman Regional partnered with McKinney Partnership Architects and Precision Builders, LLC, General Contractor on the Heart Plaza. For more information, visit normanregional.com/heart. - by Hannah Cruz

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Norman Regional Hospital Experienced tremedous growth this year. Norman Regional Health System has experienced extraordinary growth in the past few years. As Norman and Moore expand, so does the Health System to meet these areas increased and changing healthcare needs. Highlights of Norman Regional’s growth include: The Heart Plaza: Norman Regional’s Heart Plaza is a regional destination for outpatient heart and vascular care. It opened in April 2013. The Heart Plaza is a two-story, 40,000 square foot medical building located off Interstate 35 on Tecumseh Road in north Norman. It is next to the HealthPlex which houses the Norman Heart Hospital and emergency Chest Pain Center. From visiting a physician’s office to surgery to recovery, patients can find it all in one central, dedicated location. Services at the Heart Plaza include: cardiology and cardiovascular surgery physician offices, outpatient heart-related diagnostic services such as ultrasound, nuclear medicine scans, and stress EKGs, anticoagulation clinic, and a Cardiac Rehabilitation work-out area. Physicians whose medical offices will be housed within the building include Norman Regional cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Kyle Toal and cardiologists – Drs. Paul Ayers, Archana Gautam, Jeffrey Crook, Katherine Hays, Muhammad Salim, Michael Sellers, and Michael Villano. Cardiologist Dr. Muhammad Anwar is located in East Norman at 500 E. Robinson, Suite 900. The Oklahoma Wound Center is also housed in the Heart Plaza. The center offers expert care in the areas of wound healing,

diabetic limb salvage, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Partnerships with Physicians: Norman Regional takes an active role in both recruiting and partnering with physicians. The Health System has brought many general practice physician and specialists to the Norman and Moore area. It also continues to add hospitalists, doctors who treat patients in the hospital, to its campuses. Recent additions to our community include: Dr. Sergio Garcia, an interventional pulmonologist, Drs. Mitch and Kristin Earley, family medicine physicians, Dr. Valerie Manning, family physician, Dr. Deeksha Dewan, infection disease specialist, and Dr. Andrew Wheeler, general and weight loss surgeon. Also through an agreement with OU Physicians, two neurosurgeons: Drs. Kim Pratt and Clay Cochran now perform neurosurgeries at Norman Regional Hospital and the HealthPlex. Norman Regional has also partnered with local cardiologists, surgeons, and internal medicine physician practices in order to provide a wide range of health services to the regional community. National Diabetes Prevention Program: The Norman Regional Diabetes Education Center is bringing the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program or NDPP to Norman through funding provided by American Association of Diabetes Educators. National DPP helps those community members with pre-diabetes, who are at high risk for developing type 2- diabetes. The program assists participants in adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle by eating right, increasing physical activity and losing a modest amount of weight. In a classroom

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April 26, 2013

Main Street Revitalization Continues Main Street offers something for everyone.

hether you prefer to eat and shop from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. or enjoy hitting the night scene from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m., there’s something on Main Street for you. Historic Downtown Main Street continues to grow into an entertainment venue of tastes to suit all ages and preferences. East of the railroad tracks, choose from a variety of ethnic cuisine, visit vintage clothing, music or furniture stores, buy incense, books, Frisbee golf discs, T-shirts, jewelry, and more, or get a tattoo and practice yoga. The changes started in the heart of downtown where the one way traffic and 2nd Friday Art Walks made the Historic District pedestrian friendly, but that growth has had a domino effect toward the west. If you’ve been down Main Street lately, you may have noticed that Coach’s has been replaced by S&B’s Burger Joint. S&B’s got its name by using the first letters of the owner’s first names — Shannon and Bryan. Norman marks their fourth store opening. “The decor has changed totally,” said Shannon Roper, an owner of S&B’s. “Other than decor and the quality of food and service increase, we’re also involved in the community pretty substantially, especially in all of our other stores and we’re bringing that to Norman as well.” S&B’s donates 10 percent of all sales one day a week to a local organization or an individual in need. “We do ‘pay it forward’ charity events every Tuesday,” Roper said. “Every single week of the year.” When Native Roots moved out of the historic Magnolia building, Norman bid a sad adieu, but the building won’t be

vacant long. Scratch restaurant, a unique concept in original food made... you got it... from scratch, will be opening soon. Sculptures by local artists enhance the aesthetic appeal of Downtown Norman. The pieces were inspired by Oklahoma themes. Created by Jonathan Hils and Craig Swan were installed on Main Street as part of the West Main Street Sculpture Project, a Norman Public Arts Board project. Hil’s sculpture, “Silver Lining,” is an abstract representation of Oklahoma weather and can be enjoyed at Santa Fe Avenue and Main Street. The cloud-themed piece, water-jet cut from solid steel plate, is shaped by a manipulation of Norman’s downtown city streets and is laid out as a weather vane. “These two sculptures, much like any piece of public art, helps the public to engage with their surroundings,” Public Arts Board chair Larry Walker said. “As a person stands and views a public piece of art they have their own emotional reaction to the piece. That’s what art does. So the more we have of that, in different styles, the better for the community.” Swan’s “Sun Dial,” installed at Webster Avenue and West Main Street, is comprised of three sheets of steel — made brick red with a chemical patina — welded together, featuring cutouts of scissor-tailed flycatchers that casts shadows on the surrounding sidewalk. Swan said he wants the public to be able to relate and engage with his work. Changes will be coming soon to the northeast corner of Webster and Main. Plans for the corner are not finalized, but a sale is pending. “This corner has great potential to be a gateway into Downtown Norman,” said real estate broker Brad Worster. by Joy Hampton

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What's That drummer Stanley Fary plays during the first concert of the night at Jazz in June. photo by Kyle Phillips

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Norman summer nights are preparing to warm up with the sounds of jazz during the 30th annual Jazz in June Festival. Scheduled for June 20-22, the free festival began as a single concert in 1984 that drew a crowd of 300. Now this year’s Norman tradition is expected to attract 50,000 people. Norman Hammon, Jazz in June director of development, said the success of the festival is no accident. “I think it’s real simple, really,” he said. “It’s just a great community gathering and event and that’s what people love about it.” Hammon said many patrons return year after year to enjoy the music, and some are now even reporting bringing three generations of family to the event. With decent weather on their side, Hammon said the festival is a chance to listen to both new-found artists and old favorites. “The acts are always great, everything that you expect to be great is always great, but people do come to it with the expectation of seeing something new every year,” he said. “Every three or five years we bring back some people. We always ask who they’ve liked

A member of the New Horizons Jazz Band plays her part. photo by Kyle Phillips

This year’s upcoming events include: • July 12-13: Norman Firehouse’s Midsummers Nights’ Fair at Lions Park. For more information visit www. normanfirehouse.com • Sept. 5-7: Cleveland County Free Fair at Cleveland County Fairgrounds. For more information visit www. clevelandcountyfair.org. • Oct. 26: National Weather Festival at the National Weather Center. For more information visit www.norman.noaa.gov. • Dec. 14: Christmas Parade down Main Street. For more information visit www.visitnorman.com.

and who they like to see and sometimes they’re the same and if it correlates we ask people back.” This year’s headliner is The Dirty Dozen Brass Band. The band’s latest CD, “Twenty Dozen,” features seamless blending of genres like R&B, jazz and funk, plus Afro-Latino grooves, some Caribbean flavor and even a Rihanna cover. Hammon said they’re an act nobody will want to miss. “They have a wonderful sound. And they, like us, have an over 30-year tradition of coming from the streets of New Orleans and creating a very unique sound that has morphed and evolved over the years,” he said. “I’ve listened to some of their work and it’s pretty phenomenal.” Guitar great Duke Robillard is scheduled to headline “Blues Under the Stars” on June 20 at Brookhaven Village. Called “one of the great (guitar) players” by BB King, Robillard has played alongside such other music legends as Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and Jimmy Witherspoon. Fareed Haque and MathGames! are bringing their innovative sound and style to headline “Jazz Under the Stars” at Brookhaven

Village on June 21. Haque, a renowned jazz guitarist and instructor, suggest to us are not cheap. They’re all excellent artists but some of combines his many influences and technology to craft a sound he them would cost us our entire budget to just bring in one of them.” calls “jazztronica,” with the help of his Jazz in June was founded by the Norman If you go: Blues Under the Stars, June 20 band. Arts and Humanities Council and Cimarron Other artists slated to perform at this • 7 p.m. — Parker Millsap, Brookhaven Village Opera in 1984 to bring high-quality blues • 9 p.m. — Duke Robillard, Brookhaven Village year’s festival include Parker Millsap, A and jazz acts to Norman. Since then, the • 11 p.m. — Blues Jam hosted by Nina Medley, Joy’s Palace Taste of Herb, Justin Echols Quartet, The community’s enthusiasm has been the Jazz Under the Stars, June 21 Paseo Street Walkers and the Norman driving force behind Jazz in June’s growth, • 7:15 p.m. — A Taste of Herb, Brookhaven Village High School Jazz Combo. Hammon said. With any luck, that trend • 9:15 p.m. — Fareed Haque & Math Games!, Brookhaven Village Hammon said Jazz in June organizers will continue. Jazz in the Park, June 22 hope to double their budget in the near “We’re planning on being here in • 6:45 p.m. — The Paseo Street Walkers, Andrews Park future as a way to both guarantee financial • 7:10 p.m. — Justin Echols Quartet, Andrews Park another 30 years,” Hammon said. “We wont stability and continue to invite the best of • 9 p.m. — The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Andrews Park be the same people but it’ll be the same Jazz talent. • 11 p.m. — Jazz Jam hosted by The Jimmy James Trio, Norman Depot in June. We have every intention of keeping “If you perform at Jazz in June you’re Brookhaven Village is located at 3700 W. Robinson St. Andrews Park this a free festival and every intention of it getting paid. That means we have to have is located at 201 W. Daws St. Joy’s Palace is located at 300 E. Main St. growing. We hope to be able to weather out quite the budget,” he said. “If we want to Norman Depot is located at 200 S. Jones Ave. the storms like we did the first 30.” bring in someone like David Sanborn, the For more information visit jazzinjune. simple fact is that they’re not cheap and almost everyone that people org. - by Hannah Cruz

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What's That drummer Stanley Fary plays during the first concert of the night at Jazz in June. photo by Kyle Phillips

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A member of the New Horizons Jazz Band plays her part. photo by Kyle Phillips

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Fire in the Belly for the Arts Firehouse Art Center has a passion for arts and arts education for all ages. Norman’s Firehouse Art Center, Inc. is a non-profit that has been serving Norman and surrounding community since 1971. Once a city fire station, the Art Center has become a place where people of all ages, children through adult can come and enjoy exhibits, purchase locally created art, or study a variety of artistic mediums at a cost that is affordable to most budgets and needbased scholarships are available for most programs. Enrollment started this month for the Firehouse Arts Center’s Children’s Summer Program. Classes begin May 28 and run through June 7 for the first session, but the five scheduled sessions are staggered throughout the summer and conclude Aug. 2. The Children’s Summer Art Exhibit will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 9. Classes at the Art Center provide instruction in ceramics, sculpture, painting and drawing, jewelry construction, stone carving, fused and slumped glass... and more. The Children’s Art After School Program is funded in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, Norman Arts Council, and the City of Norman. The “Creating with the Masters” series helps children build thinking skills. The Midsummer Nights’ Fair will be from 6 to 11 p.m. on Aug. 23-24 this year — a new date. As alwatys, the fair will be adjacent to the Arts Center in Lions Park at Flood Avenue and Symmes. The Midsummer Nights’ Fair is one of the largest arts fair’s in Norman, and its evening atmosphere makes it unique. The fair serves as a showcase for local artists. A juried arts festival, it features 30 artist booths with pottery, jewelry, glass, sculpture, woodworking and more. A central tent hosts demonstrations by Firehouse faculty and folks are invited to participate in drawing and sculpting. The Children’s Art Wall at the festival is available for young painters. Two stages feature live music, one with local bands and

the other McMichael School of Music Rock Clinic bands. “We are grateful for the continuing support of local artists and members of the community who make it possible for the Firehouse to provide quality art education and exhibitions. The Firehouse relies on donations of all sizes to support it programming like the Midsummer Night’s Fair, gallery exhibitions, children’s scholarships and educational programs,” said Executive Director, Douglas Shaw Elder. Additionally, the Firehouse is putting out a call for entries for a national clay exhibition in the fall. Stuart Asprey, OU Assistant Professor of Ceramics, will serve as juror for the show which offers $1,500 in awards. The Firehouse just concluded its annual Healing Studio exhibit. “Designed to enhance lifestyles and promote well being, the Healing Studio is an inviting and supportive environment for individuals with varying degrees of cognitive, physical and artistic abilities to be challenged, educated and celebrated through visual arts learning that promotes creativity and self-expression,” according to a Firehouse press release. The “Keeping the Flame of the Arts Burning” Capital Campaign was initiated in 2010 to underwrite the $600,000 required to expand and improve key areas of the current facility, including classroom and office space. During the past year, the Firehouse Art Center and the City of Norman invested $255,000 into Phase I to complete repairs to exterior and interior parts of the building. The Firehouse Art Center is located at 444 South Flood Avenue, in Norman. Hours are from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, and 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays. For additional information on the Healing Studio exhibition, contact the Firehouse Art Center at 329-4523 or visit www.normanfirehouse.com. - by Joy Hampton

top to bottom, left to right. A participant of the Children’s Art Show displays his piece. Samo Ducky was a new fixture at this year’s Midsummer Nights’ Fair. Ben Vishanoff gazes at a tie-dye hat for sale. Craig Swan carves out part of his sculpture. photos by Julie Bragg

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Public Art Reveals Diversity The Norman Public Arts Board intends to increase the number of public art pieces. Norman’s public art serves both to reflect the diversity and creativity of the city’s lively populace and continually redefine and strengthen this special community’s strong support of local artists. From the towering “Indian Grass” sculpture crowning the Main Street roundabout to the bright, whimsical ducks in city parks, The Norman Arts Council and the Norman Public Arts Board have slowly and steadily put a stamp on Norman’s image. “The Public Arts Board seeks to enhance the quality of life in Norman through the expansion of public art experiences and reinforce Norman’s reputation as an art-supported community,” said PAB chair Larry Walker. Norman’s public art offers experiences to residents of all ages - fiberglass duck sculptures (decorated by selected local artists) are placed in parks that have playground equipment for young children, artful graffiti adorns the Blake Baldwin

Skate Park in Andrews Park and any Main Street pedestrians can view and appreciate the “Sun Dial” and “Silver Lining” sculptures recently installed in the downtown area. “The response to our projects thus far has been incredibly supportive,” Walker said. “I’ve personally seen it in people taking pictures near the sculptures, viewing them and absorbing their essence and of course kids crawling on the ducks.” And many more installments and projects are around the corner. “The PAB will be installing 6 new ducks in city parks, and 3 are ready to be installed within the next few weeks,” Walker said. “They’ll be in eastwoods, rotary park and lion’s memorial park. The rationale behind these is basically ‘who hates a duck’.” The PAB hopes to have as many ducks as possible installed throughout Norman’s 26 parks for children and Walker said

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the PAB installs the ducks in three’s as funds become available. Additionally, Walker said April and May will see the installment of five artist-designed bike racks downtown, sponsored by Fowler VW, with another five to follow next year. “We had over 180 local artists submit (bike rack) designs and a selection panel was put together to select the final five,” Walker said. “The racks are being fabricated by a local business and will be installed hopefully in the spring.” 2013 will also provide an exciting public art opportunity for local teen artists with the annual refreshment of the Blake Baldwin Skate Park. “In mid-August we’ll refresh the street art on the skate park and this year we’re going to incorporate designs and painting by Norman High School students with the work of professional artists,” Walker said. Norman has public art for residents of all ages, but the full community spectrum would not be complete without a special place for University of Oklahoma students as well. From Fall 2012 to Spring 2013, Lions Park was the site of four sculptures by OU art students, and Fall 2013 will bring a new installment of four sculptures from students of OU art professor Jonathan Hils’ senior level metal sculpting class. Though each addition to Norman’s public art works is as varied as its creator or intended audience, all pieces share one thing in common. “The themes of our projects have to refer to central Oklahoma in some way - be it cultural diversity, weather, heritage and history,” Walker said. “The nature of the work itself depends on its location, scale, scope and theme.” - by Caitlin Schudalla

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National Weather Center The National Weather Center celebrates its biennale with featured artists taking their cue from meteorology “Soothing” by Cecil Houser

Artists are taking their cues from meteorologists in the upcoming National Weather Center Biennale. Photographer Cecil Houser is no exception. His piece, titled “Soothing,” is a shot of mammatus clouds Houser captured in 2011 while watching storms roll through Norman. “There’s always a calm before the storm but there’s always a peaceful feeling after the storm, and that was the case here,” Houser said on his color photograph. “You’re watching these tremendous supercells coming

through an area, but then there’s also this captivating beauty.” Houser’s piece is one of 100 works in the exhibit showcasing artists’ interpretation on the impact of weather on the human experience. The National Weather Center, University of Oklahoma’s Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art and the Norman Arts Council have teamed up to present the inaugural exhibit opening Earth Day, April 22. Initial jurors selected the 100 works for display at the National Weather Center Atrium from more

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Vehicle break-ins plague area gym By Jessica Bruha Transcript Staff Writer

After several “smash and grab” car break-ins this month, gym-goers may want to take extra precautions when going to work out. The Health Club’s parking lot in west Norman was recently hit and, in many cases, female’s cars were targeted. “Each one of these that’s happened, their (the females’) purses are always in the front seat,” said Kellie Riggs, the Health Club’s office manager. In the most recent car break-in that occurred Monday, a lunchbag that looked like a purse was left in the front seat, Riggs said. Earlier this month, a college student paid the price. While attending an early morning Zumba class at the gym, the master’s degree candidate’s car window was

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you. There’s such a broad range of things than 700 pieces submitted by nearly 400 for people to enjoy with this show.” artists from all 50 states and multiple With the show located in the National countries. The call for entries began on Weather Center, home to Earth Day, April 22, 2012. The National Weather OU, National Oceanic and Exhibition curator and Center Biennale Atmospheric Administration OU art instructor Alan and state organizations, Atkinson, National Weather officially opened on Houser said the exhibit has Center Director Berrien Earth Day, April 22, Moore and Norman Arts featuring 100 weather- a distinct overlap between Council Executive Director themed art works. The science and art. Erinn Gavaghan served as exhibition, located at the “Since this show is the initial jurors. National Weather Center coordinated through the National Weather Center, Gavaghan said the Atrium, 120 David you’ll see that there’ll be jurors deliberated to create L. Boren Blvd., runs a big scientific following a show that includes both a through June 2. The because these are people that balance of mediums from exhibition is open 10 the show’s three categories a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday love what they do, they’re in it everyday and they love — painting, works on through Thursday, 10 seeing how weather effects paper and photography a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday — as well as a variety and 12-5 p.m. Sunday. our environment and us,” of represented weather Admission to the exhibit he said. “I think the general public will enjoy it, for the from around the world. is free, but visitors need most part, especially after The result is an exhibit to present a photo ID for Gavaghan describes as walking through and reading entry. surprising and unique. each artist’s statement and Additional information “I think the beauty of are able to read the purpose about the exhibition this show is that if you like behind the work.” is available at an abstract representation No matter the viewer’s nwcbiennale.org and and you kind of have to background, Gavaghan said the biennale’s Facebook weather is relatable for each work through something, and Twitter pages. there’ll be stuff for you,” individual. Atkinson agreed. she said. “If you like weather photography, there’ll be stuff for

“It is easy to see how the weather influences peoples’ daily lives, but

art often exerts a more subtle influence,” Atkinson said. “It makes sense to combine them in a venue that will underscore the ways that both art and weather shape our humanity.” Houser said he hopes his show, and his piece in particular, helps viewers to pause and reconsider how they view nature, weather and the environment. “I hope that people will see that nature has so much beauty to offer us even amidst violence,” he said, referring to violent weather. “There’s even beauty in violence, for whatever reason, maybe it’s to help us deal with the aftermath of violence or maybe it’s to help us realize that there’s hope in everything.” A panel of guest jurors will select a winning piece from each of the three categories to receive $5,000 each. A Best of Show category winner will also be awarded $10,000 and a full-page advertisement in an upcoming issue of Southwest Art Magazine. The winners will be announced during the exhibition’s opening. The final jurors are Christoph Heinrich, the Frederick and Jan Mayer director of the Denver Art Museum; Spencer Finch, an American artist specializing in glass and light installations; and Jacqui Jeras, a broadcast meteorologist with WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C. - by Hannah Cruz

April 26, 2013

Festivals Beyond City Limits Norman isn’t the only city around with festivals that bring the community together.

ith spring already here and summer at our doorstep, many may be geared up to get outdoors, soak up the sun and reunite with all the events that make the warm seasons something to look forward to. No, not going to the lake or camping -- events that help the community come together. One of the most noteable events held in Noble is the Rose Rock Festival in May. This year the event will be held May 3-5. The free three-day event features music ranging from country, blues and rock to classical and retro pop. The festival kicks off Friday with an all-weekend carnival, arts and crafts vendors and food vendors. On Friday night the first band will perform and a star search contest will be held with awards given in several categories. Saturday festivities begin with the Rose Rock parade that starts at Etowah Road and Main Street and stretches through the downtown area. Several high school bands will perform, area round-up clubs will display horses and regalia and contestants and queens from the annual Rose Rock pageant will participate. The Rose Rock car show will also take place Saturday. After the parade, attention will be centered on the City Hall Complex, 304 S. Main St., with

craft vendors featuring everything from quilts and custom jewelry to Rose Rock commemorative t-shirts and homemade furniture. Music will also be running all day. Saturday’s events will conclude with a country dance band from 7 to 10 p.m. The last day of the festival will begin with music after church is over Sunday. A Battle of the Praise Bands will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m Events in Moore include: • Earth Day Recycling Spectacular: The event provides reycling opportunities from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at the Moore Recycle Center, 400 Telephone Road. There will be onsite electronics, glass and paper recycling and paper shredding. Drive through recycling operations are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The first 100 customers to use the drive through will receive a free recycling bin. In conjunction with the recycling event April 20, a rain barrel class will also be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the east shelter in Fairmoore Park. The class is limited to 50 participants who must be City of Moore residents. The first 25 participants will be provided with rain barrels for only $5 due on-site. Chris Ward with the Cleveland County Conservation District will teach the class how to construct and use a rain barrel.

• Citywide Garage Sale: The sale will be held May 2-5 throughout the City of Moore. No permits are required if the garage sale is registered. Personal signs can be used but the city asks that signs are not posted on telephone poles and are removed within 48 hours after the sale. Online registration ends May 1. Registration is available online

at http://www.cityofmoore.com/ citywidesale. • Celebration in the Heartland: This Fourth of July festival will be held 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 4 at Buck Tomas Park, 1901 NE 12th St. There will be arts and craft vendors and food vendors. Fireworks will begin at dark, about 9:45 p.m.

Noah and Erlida Moralez enjoy the carousel at the Rose Rock Music Festival. photo by Joy Hampton

Events in Purcell • Independence Day Festival Celebration: This Fourth of July event is set to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 6. For more information contact the Purcell Chamber of Commerce at 405527-0393. - by Jessica Bruha

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Brookhaven Mansions, an independent living community at 2100 36th Ave. Northwest, has opened and residents say they are pleased with the comfortable environment and friendly staff. Of the 110 ADA accessible luxury apartments, 95 percent were booked when the pet-friendly facility opened a month ago. Apartments each have a washer and dryer, refrigerator, stove and patios. A one-bedroom at 730 square feet rents for $1,795 per month. A two-bedroom apartment with a bath and a half at1060 square feet, crown molding, 10-foot ceilings and a carport runs $2,395. A two-bedroom, two bath unit at1090 square feet runs $2,495. Those prices include all bills, meals, transportation to and from the doctor, and housekeeping every other weekend. “The philosophy of our company is to save seniors money,” said Melva Noakes, Executive Director. “We prove it by taking an estimate of what they normally pay and we can save them, on the average, about $30,000 per year.” Noakes said seniors like to write

just one check “and be done with it. Our philosophy is we don’t increase rent in large amounts and if there is an increase, we only do it once a year.” There is still limited availability of a few units. Noakes said Brookhaven Mansions, along with Edmond Mansions, Hefner Mansions and Southwest Mansions in south Oklahoma City comprise the largest senior living community in Oklahoma. The facilities are locally owned and the owners are on the property on a daily basis. Melba and Don Cowin were two of the first residents to move into Brookhaven Mansions. “I think it’s absolutely fantastic. I’m extremely pleased,” Melba Cowin said. “I don’t have to cook or wash dishes. The staff is extremely nice, and they fix anything right away. Everybody is so friendly. The activities director really works hard at getting a variety of things going on.” Melba Cowin said she enjoys the food, too. “I wasn’t expecting the food to be as great as it is. It is exceptional,”

she said. “I have not had a bad meal. If there’s something on the menu you don’t like, you can order something you do. There’s salads or hamburgers or something like that.” Don Cowin echoed his wife’s sentiment about the food. “The portions are good for you, and plenty for me and my wife, too,” he said. “If there’s something you like especially well, you can have seconds. Everything works out just perfect for us.” The Cowins have a little dog and said the property is pet-friendly. Don Cowin said he enjoys walking in the mornings and if he doesn’t want to walk outside due to the weather, he can walk inside. He especially enjoys playing card games and has participated in bingo. “We have a cleaning lady who comes in every other week to clean. No yard work. It’s very nice. We’d been thinking about this for a year. When this came up, we decided to do it. We both enjoy it. I have no complaints,” Don Cowin said. Bettie Stems, another resident, said she’s lived at Brookhaven Mansions for about four weeks and

sold her house before she moved in. “I have my little puppy with me,” Stems said. “We’re liking it. The food is good. That’s one of the main things. Everything has been taken care of as it should be and we’ve just made it our home.” Stems said she has a twobedroom apartment and has made one room into a den. She said she’s always had a bigger house, but “I didn’t need it.” “I don’t have to do anything if I don’t want to. They have kitchen, stacked washer and dryers, a sink, stove, and I have a dining table in the kitchen. All my living room furniture fit in. I have a big bathroom and a walk-in closet.” Stems said she also likes having transportation available since she doesn’t drive any more. She said she’s already received a ride to her doctor and to the Senior Citizen’s Center to play bridge on Mondays. For more information about Brookhaven Mansions, visit www. brookhavenmansions.com or call the office at 405-515-8300. - by Jocelyn Pedersen

April 26, 2013

Physicians Surgical Center Serving Norman since 1985

T he Physicians’ Surgical Center (PSC) has been serving Norman since 1985. Our mission is to provide the most patient centered, efficient, and affordable care to the residents of Norman/ Moore and beyond. We recently relocated from our previous location to a brand new, state of the art facility at 3121South Telephone Road in Moore. We have 5 rooms, with a sixth to be outfitted soon, and are serviced by a multispecialty group of physicians. Most of these physicians are Norman or Moore based with a long standing tradition of excellence that many in the area have come to know. We are also affiliated with Norman Regional Hospital and continue to service the community through that association. The PSC accepts most forms of insurance including Medicare, Blue Cross, Aetna and United. The above paragraph is what we are…but who we are is what makes us a team. You may never see the PSC without having surgery there, but we encourage you to stop by and visit the facility, or call to speak to our representatives. Ask your surgeon if he/she operates there. Get to know the facility beforehand so that if the time comes when you need us, you can be reassured and comforted the knowledge of WHO we are… and see why we are the premier surgical center in Norman, Moore and the surrounding areas. - Vytautas Ringus M.D.

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