This Week in Film & Music: Wish List
December 09, 2010 - December 12,2010
There's no need to wish upon a star, because This Week in Film & Music has activities designed to be all you want and more. December's installment of Art "a la CART" enlists Norman High School music ensembles and two short films from deadCENTER Film Festival to present an evening of enticing local entertainment. For those who prefer live music as they do a little Christmas shopping, the Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaar offers a full roster of talent, including Skating Polly and Sugar Free Allstars. Plus, Oklahoma musicians Maggie McClure and Shane Henry partner for a special performance at The Blue Door. This weekend is the stuff that dreams are made of.
 | Thursday, December 9, 2010 - Sunday, December 12, 2010 The Millennium Trilogy The Oklahoma City Museum of Art concludes its two-week engagement of theMillennium Trilogy this weekend. Earlier this week, the saga began as reporter Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander team up to uncover the truth about the disappearance of a business tycoon's niece decades ago in The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. On Thursday evening, Salander finds herself as the prime suspect in two gruesome murders in The Girl Who Played With Fire. Then, the rest of the weekend, Blomkvist and Salander must prove her innocence as they uncover the truth about a government conspiracy and Salander's own past in The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Dr., 405-236-3100, Please check the Website for screening times, $5-$8 More information: http://www.okcmoa.com/see/film |
 | Thursday, December 9, 2010 Jerrod Niemann As a renowned songwriter, Jerrod Niemann has seen his songs recorded by country giants such as Garth Brooks, Jamey Johnson, Neal McCoy, Julie Roberts, and more. As a performer, the Kansas native has released three albums, charted his first singe, "I Love Women (My Momma Can't Stand)," and scored his first number one hit with "Lover, Lover," a remake of Sonia Dada's 1992 song "You Don't Treat Me No Good No More." Austin native country artist Kyle Park will open. Tulsa, Cain's Ballroom, 423 N. Main St., 918-584-2306, 8:00 PM, $22, 08:00 PM More information: http://www.cainsballroom.com/ |
 | Thursday, December 9, 2010 Resident Funk The members of the Norman band Resident Funk are a decade into their musical journey and still going strong. Embracing an eclectic lineage of rock and funk with elements of jazz and reggae, the quintet's songs have a lyrical depth that has captivated fans for years. Norman, The Deli, 309 White St., 405-329-3534, 10:30 PM, Cover may apply More information: http://thedeli.us/blog/ |
 | Friday, December 10, 2010 - Thursday, December 16, 2010 Howl One of the voices of the Beat Generation, poet Allen Ginsberg wrote "Howl" in 1955 as part of his collection of work entitled Howl and Other Poems. Two years later, Ginsberg and his publisher, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, were on trial for obscenity. Starring James Franco as the famed poet, Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman's drama Howl follows the events of the widely publicized, controversial trial and the defining moments leading up to it in a genre-bending hybrid that captures a pivotal moment in the birth of an entire counterculture. Tulsa, Circle Cinema, 12 S. Lewis, 918-592-3456, Please check the Website for screening times, $5-$8.50 More information: http://www.circlecinema.com/ |
 | Friday, December 10, 2010 Art "a la CART" Each month, the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art teams up with the Norman Arts Council's Second Friday Circuit of Art, a monthly Cleveland Area Rapid Transit route that connects the Downtown Arts District, outlying galleries, performance halls, and Campus Corner. Together, the organizations host Art "a la CART," a monthly celebration of creativity including art activities for the family, live music, and a short film. For December, the museum will host performances by Norman High Schoolensembles for global and general music, theatre, and the jazz and show choirs along with the short films O Pintor De Ceos and Junko's Shamisen presented by the deadCENTER Film Festival. Norman, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, 555 Elm Ave., 405-325-3272, 6:00 PM, FREE! More information: http://www.ou.edu/content/fjjma/home/main/education_programs.html |
 | Friday, December 10, 2010 Patty Larkin Combining folk, traditional, and contemporary music with sounds heard every day,Patty Larkin is part of the emerging multi-genre field of international women guitarists who produce, write, sing, and engineer their own albums. Winner of 11 Boston Music Awards, the folk-rock singer-songwriter recently released her latest project, 25, a collection of 25 love songs in celebration of two and a half decades in the recording industry. Tulsa, All Soul Acoustic Coffeehouse, 2952 S. Peoria, 918-743-2363, 7:00 PM, $15 More information: http://www.allsoulcoffeehouse.com/ |
 | Friday, December 10, 2010 MONTU After only a few years together, Norman instrumental group MONTU has developed a large fanbase among college students across the country. Producing an individual and danceable sound, keyboardist John Barkley, guitarist Zane Russell, bassistJohn Godsy, and drummer Colby Cowart infuse the influences of rock, electronica, jazz, and jam-based music into their memorable live performaces. Stillwater jazz-funk group Flatland Travelers will open the show. Stillwater, Eskimo Joe's, 501 W. Elm St. , 405-372-8896, 10:00 PM, Cover may apply More information: http://www.eskimojoes.com/ |
 | Saturday, December 11, 2010 Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaar Featuring live demonstrations, music and activities, the Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaaris a community event in which unique artists show and sell their handmade work to shoppers from all over the region. With live performances by the Oklahoma Childrens Acting Guild, Kris Nickell, Skating Polly, Balcum Rancum Puppetry, and Sugar Free Allstars, this year's Bazaar wil also include a fundraiser for ProjectOKC. Oklahoma City, OK State Fairgrounds Centennial Building, 3001 General Pershing Blvd., 405-948-6704, Please check the Website for a full schedule, FREE! More information: http://www.deluxeok.net/ |
 | Saturday, December 11, 2010 The Byron Berline Band As a three-time National Fiddle Champion, Grammy-nominee Byron Berline has been touted as one of the nation's most inventive fiddlers and continues to be both critically and commercially acclaimed. Along with banjo player John Hickman, guitarist Jim Fish, fiddle and guitar player Greg Burgess, bassist Richard Sharpand drummer Steve Short, the Byron Berline Band consistently demonstrates skill, versatility, artistry, and bluegrass dexterity. Guthrie, Double Stop Fiddle Shop, 121 E. Oklahoma Ave., 405-282-6646, 7:30 PM, $10 More information: http://www.doublestop.com/musichall.php |
 | Saturday, December 11, 2010 Maggie McClure and Shane Henry Two accomplished Oklahoma musicians join forces for one night of unforgettable music. Pianist, singer and songwriter Maggie McClure has had her original songs featured on popular television shows such as MTV's The Hills and CBS's The Young and the Restless. The songbird recently released her album Good Morning and Good Night and wrapped up a tour with Sara Bareilles. Oklahoma City blues and soul singer-songwriter Shane Henry likewise enjoyed the release of his latest album, Beauty in the Struggle, this year and continues to tour throughout the country. Oklahoma City, The Blue Door, 2805 N. McKinley Ave., 405-524-0738, 8:00 PM, $10 in advance, $15 at the door More information: http://www.bluedoorokc.com/ |
 | Saturday, December 11, 2010 Boyz II Men Best known for emotional ballads and intricately complex a cappella harmonies, Grammy-winning R&B group Boyz II Men has sold an estimated 60 million albums worldwide. Often recognized as one of the most successful groups of the 1990s, the band's hits include "On Bended Knee," "Motownphilly," "End of the Road," and "One Sweet Day" with Mariah Carey. Now touring as a trio, Boyz II Men recently announced plans for a special 20th anniversary album, which will feature all four members: Wayna Morris, Shawn Stockman, Nathan Morris, and Michael McCary, who left the group in 2003 due to health problems. Newkirk, First Council Casino, 12875 N. Highway 77 , 877-725-2670, 8:00 PM, $35-$75 More information: http://www.myfirstwin.com/ |
 | Saturday, December 11, 2010 Rich O'Toole Houston singer-songwriter Rich O'Toole is the first artist to have three consecutive singles off a debut album reach the Top 10 of the Texas Music Chart. Produced by Grammy-nominee Mack Damon, that album, Seventeen, was also named by theTexas Music Times as the "Best Album of 2006 That No One Told You About." Again working with Damon, O'Toole's second album was released in 2008 and includes ten self-penned songs and a cover of The Postal Service's 2003 single "The District Sleeps Alone Tonight." Davis, Arbuckle Ballroom, 12201 Hwy. 7, 580-369-3870, 9:30 PM, Cover may apply More information: http://www.myspace.com/arbuckleballroom |
 | Sunday, December 12, 2010 Susan Herndon When she was young, Tulsa singer-songwriter Susan Herndon took guitar lessons from Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame member Tommy Cook. Also skilled on the piano and accordion, Herndon is especially known for her sweet voice, gifted songwriting, and versatile style. Her latest album, All Fall Down, was produced by celebrated Grammy-winner Lloyd Maines. Bixby, Buster's Guitar Store, 12606 S. Memorial , 918-369-3573, 3:00 PM, $8.50 More information: http://www.bustersguitars.com/ |
 | Sunday, December 12, 2010 Janet Rutland's "Baby It's Cold Outside" Armed with many of her favorite selections, Janet Rutland and her musicians return to the Jazz Hall to prove again why theirs is one of the most sought-after shows of any season. This special holiday performance will also feature special guest vocalist Chuck Cissel. Tulsa, The Jazz Depot, 111 E. First St., 918-281-8600, 5:00 PM, $10-$20 More information: http://www.okjazz.org/ |
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