Thursday, October 15, 2009 - Sunday, October 18, 2009
This Week in Film & Music is charged full of energy that will revolutionize your weekend. Be sure not to short circuit from an overload of funk when Funkotron takes the stage in Norman. Create your own sound with mechanical instruments at the OK Electric Festivalpresented by Living Arts. For a more organic touch, you can plant your roots at theArbuckle Mountain Fall Bluegrass Jam in Davis. Don't stay at home and power down, reenergize yourself at all the great events this weekend.
Thursday, October 15 - Saturday, October 17 Arbuckle Mountain Fall Bluegrass Jam
This fall festival is full of bluegrass, Gospel, folk, and old-time country music. Musicians of all skill levels from around the state are encouraged to bring their instruments for informal jam sessions spread throughout the park. Enjoy a weekend full of original music that you won't be able to hear anywhere else.
Davis, Arbuckle Mountain Park, 1 1/2 miles from I-35, (405) 224-6552, 10 a.m., FREE!
For more information: http://www.
Thursday, October 15 Funkotron
Prepare for a heaping helping of southern fried funk when Funkotron takes the stage. Hailing from San Marcos, Texas, this collection of virtuosos has a style that combines sounds inspired by Parliment, The Grateful Dead, Primus, Frank Zappa, and Fela Kuti.
Norman, The Deli, 309 White St., (405) 329-3534, 9 p.m., $5
For more information: http://www.thedeli.us/
Thursday, October 15 Resound featuring The Non
Downtown Oklahoma City project called Resound transforms unconventional spaces into unique one-time concert experiences to strengthen the social community and embrace urban renewal. This event's featured band is The Non, an instrumental music act from Oklahoma City. For their performance, they are teaming up with a 12-piece orchestra directed by Carl Rath to bring a whole new experience to their show. The arrangements are co-written by Rath and The Non's own Zack Zeller.
Oklahoma City, Dean Motor Co. Building, 806 Dean A. McGee, (405) 605-8105, 8 p.m., $12
For more information: http://www.resoundokc.com/
Friday, October 16 - Sunday, October 18Love and Honor
A masterpiece of sacrifice and devotion, Love and Honor weaves a timeless tale during the days of feudal Japan. The main character, Shinnojo, dreams of better days instructing children in the way of the sword, but a freak accident takes the warrior's sight, leaving him cursed. Losing his status and pride, only one path remains and that is to be a true and noble samurai. Directed by Academy Award nominee Yoji Yamada and is presented in Japanese with English subtitles.
Oklahoma City, Museum of Art, 415 Couch Dr., (405) 236-3100, Friday and Saturday at 5:30 P.M., Sunday at 2 p.m., $8
For more information: http://www.circlecinema.com/
Friday, October 16 Fabulous Friday Night Follies: Okra Oklahoma
The Rodeo Opry Theatre is proud to present its Friday Night Follies starring Okra
Oklahoma . Follow the eco-friendly teen pop sensation and her friend Matt (Played byHaley Anderson and Matt Cowell ) on their outlandish adventures as they perform a medley of classic country, rock, and pop standards. Featuring the talents of many of Oklahoma's finest performers, this show promises to be a fun-filled event for the entire family.
Oklahoma City, Rodeo Opry Theatre, 2221 Exchange Ave., (405) 297-9773, 7:30 p.m., $6 - $12
Friday, October 16 Mae
An indie rock band from Virginia, Mae, released a new song "The Fight Song (Crash and Burn)" as a part of their one song a month campaign in early August. All the profits from their current tour will go directly to a humanitarian based cause. Through their Website you will be able to follow their progress as they work to impact the community locally, nationally, and globally together.
Stillwater, OklahomaStateUniversity, 30 Student Union, 8 p.m., Cover Charge May Apply.
For more information: http://whatismae.com/index.
Friday, October 16OK Electric Festival
Living Arts of Tulsa presents the OK Electric Festival with musical performances that are anything but ordinary. Musicians participating in the festival only use non-traditional instruments, such as a rotary phone, to create their masterpieces. The two-day festival showcases two concerts featuring musical guests Axis and Glass Magnet on Friday, andTim Kaiser and The Constructs on Saturday. The festival also includes a workshop on how to make your own electrical music. Tulsa, Living Arts, 307 E. Brady, (918) 585-1234, 7:30 p.m., $10
For more information: http://www.livingarts.org/
Saturday, October 17 Old West Reenactors Gathering and Musical Jamboree
Travel back in time to the days of the cowboys during the first annual Old West Reenactors Gathering and Musical Jamboree. This western festival is a two-day event filled with activities and entertainment for the whole family. Events include gun shows, food, vendors, live music, and a jam concert. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs due to limited seating. Event begins at 12 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. Live music between shows on both days; the jam concert will be Saturday at 7 p.m. for $5.
Guthrie, Rollins Creek, 3131 N. Anderson Rd., (405) 260-2929, $10
For more information: http://www.rollinscreek.com/
Saturday, October 17 Great West Chili Fest with Oklahoma Bandit
Join the county's greatest chili cooks along with live music by Oklahoma Bandit at the Great West Chili Fest. Oklahoma Bandit consists of four members from the Tulsa and Okmulgee area. The group plays a variety of styles including blues, country, and pop. The festival also includes a car show. Vendors will be set up all around the downtown square for this traditional event that brings fun for the whole family.
Okmulgee, Downtown Square, 112 N. Morton, (918) 758-1015, 10 a.m., FREE!
For more information: http://www.okmulgeeonline.com/
Sunday, October 18 Susan Herndon
Soulful, smooth, and engaging, acoustic folk artist Susan Herndon blends a delicate brew of elegant jazz and substantially introspective lyrics. Her versatility registers in her ability to almost effortlessly transform herself, playing Red Dirt music one night and French folk songs the next. Songs like "On My Way," "At the End of the Day," and "Oklahoma Waters" brilliantly showcase the truly unique talent that is Susan Herndon.
Okemah, Grape Ranch, Six miles south & one mile west of OK Hwy 27 & I-40, (918) 623-2250, 1 p.m., FREE!
For more information: http://www.myspace.com/
Sunday, October 18 Steve Hamm & his Jambalaya Jazz Band
The Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame is known for hosting a variety of Jazz artists in the area. To hold up their reputation for bringing great artists to the Jazz Depot, Steve Hamm & his Jambalaya Jazz Band will provide for a great night out while fulfilling the Jazz Hall of Fame's dedication to improving the quality of Oklahoma life through the performance of Jazz.
Tulsa, Jazz Depot, 111 E. First St., (918) 281-8600, 7:30 p.m., $10
For more information: http://www.okjazz.org/
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