Thursday, July 23, 2009 - Sunday, July 26, 2009
Laying the groundwork for a weekend rich in diversity, This Week in Film & Music is showing its eclectic side. Also known as Diversafest, DFEST Music Conference and Festival takes over Tulsa's Blue Dome District with a variety of independent artists and thousands of fans. The colorful world of racing and drivers with one-track minds are spotlighted in Cameron University's world premiere of the documentary One Dream: Dirt Track Racing. From the punk rock of Joan Jett to the red dirt of Stoney LaRue, the Eufala Cove Amphitheatre will feature a night of raucous and multi-faceted outdoor entertainment. Savor your weekend, because this melting pot has assorted flavors.
Thursday, July 23 One Dream: Dirt Track Racing
As a part of Cameron University's Producing the Documentary summer course, Executive Producer and professor Dr. Matt Jenkins has helped students make award-winning documentaries for the last decade. The latest project in this tradition is the class's most ambitious venture yet, One Dream: Dirt Track Racing. Through partnerships with NASCAR, the World of Outlaws and several local tracks and drivers, the film focuses on the highs and lows of this thunderous sport and features interviews with driving champions.
Lawton, Cameron University Theatre, 2800 W. Gore Blvd., (580) 581-5510, 6 p.m., FREE!
For more information: http://www.onedreamracing.com
Thursday, July 23 Peter Frampton
With hits such as "Baby, I Love Your Way," "Show Me the Way" and "Do You Feel Like We Do,"Peter Frampton's international breakthrough 1976 album, Frampton Comes Alive!, sold over 16 million copies worldwide and is one of the most successful live recordings of all time. Throughout his decades-long career, the pop-rock musician has continued to deliver fiery, guitar-based rock, as on his latest album, the 2007 Grammy-winning Fingerprints.
Tulsa, Osage Events Center, 951 W. 36th St. North, (918) 699-7667, 7 p.m., $45.
For more information: http://www.milliondollarelm.
Thursday, July 23 Herb & Dorothy
In the early 1960s, when very little attention was paid to Minimalist and Conceptual Art, postal clerk Herbert Vogel and his librarian wife Dorothy quietly began purchasing the works of unknown artists, many of whom were not yet appreciated for their vision. After 30 years, the couple had accumulated over 2,000 pieces valued at millions of dollars. Featuring interviews from Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Robert Mangold, Sol Le Witt and more, first-time director Megumi Sasaki's documentary details the Vogel's remarkable story and how they came to donate their entire collection to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Following Sunday's screening, join Associate Curator Alison Amick for a gallery talk about The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States, an exhibition of 50 works donated by the Vogels to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.
Oklahoma City, Museum of Art, 415 Couch Dr., (405) 278- 8237, Thursday 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 5:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m., $5-$8.
For more information: http://www.okcmoa.com/film
Friday, July 24-Saturday, July 25 8th Annual DFEST Music Conference and Festival
With more than 130 artists on 14 stages in only two nights, the 8th Annual DFEST Music Conference and Festival promises to be the biggest yet. Along with headliners The Black Crowes, Gogol Bordello, Citizen Cope, Ozomatli, Cake, Blue October, Bassnectar andMetro Station, Oklahoma favorites include Ali Harter, Beau Jennings, Callupsie, Crocodile,Hush Hush Commotion, P.D.A., Ryan Lindsey, Taddy Porter, The Ngheims and many more. In addition to live music, DFEST will also feature a keynote address from entertainer Andrew W.K., instructional music clinics, workshops and one-on-one mentoring with A&R and music industry professionals. For a full schedule, venue information and tickets, please visit the website below.
Tulsa, Blue Dome District, (918) 640-9519, Gates for musical performances open daily at 5 p.m., Shows start at 6 p.m., Advanced One-Day Passes $36, Advanced Two-Day Passes$52, Walk-Up One-Day Pass $50.
For more information: http://dfest.com/
Friday, July 24 An Evening with Phil Brown
Former guitarist with Little Feat, Austin singer-songwriter Phil Brown is a music veteran with over 30 years experience and a catalog of over 270 songs. The 2003 album Cruel Inventionsrepresented his first venture as a solo artist, which he continued in 2006 with [the jimi project]. Highly acclaimed for its originality, the tribute album features entirely new renditions of Jimi Hendrix classics mixed with Brown's own bluesy rock, hip hop rhythm, classic guitar and vocals.
Oklahoma City, Untitled Artspace, 1 N.E. 3rd, (405) 815-9995, 7 p.m., $5.
For more information: http://www.artspaceatuntitled.
Friday, July 24 American Idols Live
Fans of the #1 hit show American Idol can relive their favorite moments of season 8 as the Top 10 contestants recreate highlights and deliver never-before-seen performances. Finalists set to appear include winner Kris Allen, runner-up Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey, Allison Iraheta,Anoop Desai, Matt Giraud, Lil Rounds, Megan Joy, Michael Sarver and Scott MacIntyre.
Tulsa, BOK Center, 200 S. Denver. (918) 894-4200, 7 p.m., $40-70.
For more information: http://www.bokcenter.com/
Friday, July 24 Goodbye Solo
On the lonely roads of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, an improbable friendship develops between two men in very different stages of life. While Senegalese cab driver Solo is just beginning to chase the American dream, William finds his dreams fading away as his life winds down. Forming a bridge over the fissure between America's diverse generations, the pair unwillingly finds that they have unforgettably changed each other's lives in this film by director Ramin Bahrani.
Oklahoma City, Museum of Art, 415 Couch Dr., (405) 278-8237, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., $5-$8.
For more information: http://www.okcmoa.com/film
Friday, July 24 The Spy Who Loved Me
The Philbrook Museum of Art is concludes its Summer Films on the Lawn with the 1977 James Bond classic The Spy Who Loved Me, starring Roger Moore as the fictional agent. Winning three Academy Awards, the film follows 007 as he teams up with Russian agent Anya Amasova to stop the reclusive megalomaniac, Stromberg, and his plans to destroy the world and create a new civilization under the sea.
Tulsa, Philbrook Museum of Art, 2727 S. Rockford Rd., (918) 749-7941, Gates open at 7:30 p.m., Screening begins after dusk around 9 p.m., $5-$7.
For more information: http://www.philbrook.org/
Saturday, July 25 Joan Jett w/ Stoney LaRue
To celebrate the end of Whole Hawg Days' 25th Anniversary, the Eufala Cove Amphitheatre presents Joan Jett and the Blackhearts along with Stoney LaRue and the Arsenals. Legendary rock icon Jett will perform a variety of hits from her catalogue including "I Love Rock 'N Roll" and "I Hate Myself for Loving You." Additionally, Stoney LaRue and the Arsenals will provide their signature Americana sound with hits like "Oklahoma Breakdown" and "One Chord Song." Country punk rock group Supersuckers and Oklahoma indie-rockers Taddy Porter will appear as special guests.
Eufaula, Eufaula Cove Amphitheatre, 399 Lakeshore Dr., (918) 689-7751, 4 p.m., $23-$49.
For more information: http://www.myspace.com/
Saturday, July 25 Hollywood Undead
Hailing from Los Angeles, Hollywood Undead credits its rapid rise in popularity to its MySpace page, where the band quickly amassed friends and exposure in early 2005. With music that seamlessly blends rap, metal, hip-hip, and rock, the sextet's internet popularity quickly lead to a record deal and the release of their debut album, Swan Songs, which reached #22 on the Billboard 200 in its first week of release. Openers include The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Mest, and The Sleeping.
Oklahoma City, Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S. Eastern Ave, (405) 667-9169, Doors open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m., $27-$30.
For more information: http://site.hollywoodundead.
Saturday, July 25 Katie Mariah
Drawing inspiration from her musical development in Oklahoma and New York, Enid singer-songwriter Katie Mariah creates pop-country with strong vocals and lyrical sweetness mixed with rock and folk. Though she recently entered the music industry, Mariah has already filmed her first music video for "Thinkin' Bout You," and recently released her debut album, Hit the Ground Running.
Chickasha, Oddfellow's Music Hall, 118 S. 4th St., (405) 224-3434, 9 p.m., $5.
For more information: http://www.katiemariah.com/
Saturday, July 25 Dorian Small
Norman-native synth rock quintet Dorian Small produces a wild mix of instrumentation to create intricate pop songs with imagination, harmony, genuine lyrics, and a balance of synthetic and organic instruments. With two albums already released (Contradictions and Newlyweds), the band is due to release their latest project, Dorian Small Gives You an Ultimatum, later this summer.
Norman, The Deli, 309 White St., (405) 329-3534, 10 p.m., $5.
For more information: http://www.myspace.com/
Sunday, July 26 Wild Women of Jazz: Starr Fisher
The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame continues its Wild Women of Jazz concert series with Starr Fisher. A seasoned veteran, Fisher has previously served as vocalist for bands like Spectrum and The Wallstreet Band, as well as performances alongside Earl Clark. Now fronting her own band, Phase III, the jazz singer is due to release her debut album in Japan this summer.
Tulsa, Jazz Depot, 111 E. First St., (918) 281-8600, 5 p.m., $5-$20.
For more information: http://www.okjazz.org
Sunday, July 26 Twilight Concert Series: Good Company
The Oklahoma Arts Council continues its 2009 Sunday Twilight Concert Series with the four-piece variety band known as Good Company. Originating in the early 1970s, the group performs anything from 50's pop through today's hits with an eclectic mix of rock, pop, and jazz. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs to the free outdoor event.
Oklahoma City, Myriad Botanical Gardens (south lawn), 301 W. Reno, (405) 270-4848, 7 p.m., FREE!
For more information: http://www.artscouncilokc.com
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