This summer, the Metropolitan Library System is hosting some amazing entertainers at 18 library branches through our Neighborhood Arts Program. Here’s a quick introduction to the folks bringing fun for everyone to a library near you this summer. Mister Puppet (June 17-28): If you love groan-worthy puns, corny jokes, good old-fashioned slapstick, don’t miss Mister […]
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The Metropolitan Library System kicks off the annual Neighborhood Arts summer performances next week! Free, fun for all ages, performances including magicians, musicians, story tellers and more will take place at numerous libraries across central Oklahoma. Performances occur weekdays June 3 through July 26 at the following libraries: Warr Acres Library; Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
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We would like to extend a big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the 2019 Festival of the Arts a tremendous success this year. Did you know that each year more than 4,000 people volunteer at Festival of the Arts? Volunteers set up the event, run the tents, clean, help with special events and
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Spring is here, and that means it’s time to start getting ready for Festival of the Arts. The Artisans, Arts Council Oklahoma City’s young professionals group, gathered last week at Mickey Mantle’s with other local young professionals groups to talk about the exciting events Arts Council OKC is bringing to the community this spring. Mickey
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The Artisans rolled up their sleeves and got crafty this month! To celebrate Valentine’s Day, a group of about 20 Artisans and guests came together for the Valentine’s & Vino event to mingle, enjoy wine, eat snacks provided by Mickey Mantle’s, and create handmade valentines for WovenLife, Inc. WovenLife offers day programs for children and
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For the second year in a row, students, parents, school staff, community members, family and friends gathered together at IAO Gallery in downtown to view almost 200 works of art created by Oklahoma City elementary school students. The All Access Arts Showcase took place on Sunday, February 10th, to once again celebrate our talented student
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Earlier this month, Arts Council Oklahoma City hosted its annual Food Jury for the 2019 Festival of the Arts. Every year, food trucks, restaurants, chefs, and food lovers from all over the metro apply to participate in the Festival’s International Food Row. During the 8 days of Festival, the accepted food vendors provide a diverse
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The Festival of the Arts is a community celebration of the visual, performing, and culinary arts. Festival has been an Oklahoma City tradition since 1967, bringing a variety of talented artists together in downtown OKC’s Bicentennial Park. Festival is considered a rite of spring and a signature event for the Arts Council, boasting an average of
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If you’re familiar with The Artisans, you’ve almost certainly heard of Vanessa House Beer Company. The guys at Vanessa House have been our sponsors for a few years, graciously providing cold beer for our various events. Obviously, we’ve grown pretty fond of them! On October 27th, they celebrated the grand opening of their new taproom
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September is a special month. Everyone is settling back into a school or work routine, buying pumpkins and breaking out sweaters because the calendar says it is fall (even though summer heat still lingers in Oklahoma). For us at Arts Council Oklahoma City, September carries unique meaning as National Senior Center Month, when we celebrate
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