Arts in Oklahoma

UPDATED: Memorial Day weekend events planned across Oklahoma May 24, 2013 | Leave a comment UPDATED: This weekend’s Edmond Jazz and Blues Festival has been postponed due to weather issues. For more information, click here. A version of this story appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. Memorial Day weekend festivities planned around the Oklahoma Gary Allan will headline the... Read More

Paseo Arts Festival brightens first holiday of summer May 24, 2013 A version of this story appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. Paseo Arts Festival brightens first holiday of summer Local talents performing at this year’s Memorial Day weekend celebration are donating even their tips to help fellow Oklahomans affected by this week’s devastating... Read More

Review: Haunting, effective revival of 'The Weir' May 24, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — Acclaimed Irish dramatist Conor McPherson ("The Shining City") showed the power and treachery of storytelling in his 1997 Olivier Award-winning classic, "The Weir." One minute it's all good-natured ribbing and laughter and local ghost stories, and the next, somebody tells a true story so painful... Read More

Tony-nominee David Rockwell reveals his first love May 24, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — One clue to understanding how David Rockwell's mind works is by finding out what he collects. It turns out to be kaleidoscopes. The award-winning architect and theatrical designer has amassed about 50 of the cylinders, some of which rest on a mantel in his comfy Manhattan office. A few are... Read More

Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival May 24, 2013 CANNES, France (AP) — Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. SWAROVSKI NOT WORRIED ABOUT CANNES JEWEL THEFTS There have been two high-profile jewelry thefts during the Cannes Film Festival, but team from Swarovski, which is providing baubles for stars to wear on the... Read More

Two-person show on view at JRB Art at the Elms. May 24, 2013 Acrylic paintings and mosaics on view through Tuesday at JRB Art at the Elms. Read More

Oklahoma tornadoes: Paseo Arts Festival in Oklahoma City brightens holiday weekend May 24, 2013 Local talents performing at this year's Memorial Day weekend celebration are donating even their tips to help fellow Oklahomans affected by this week's devastating tornadoes. Read More

Memorial Day weekend festivities planned around the Oklahoma May 24, 2013 Gary Allan will headline the annual Music & Mayhem festival at Lake Eufaula, one of the many events happening around the state during the three-day holiday weekend. Read More

GOING ON: 37th Annual Paseo Arts Festival May 24, 2013 GOING ON 37th annual Paseo Arts Festival When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with music until 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with music until 7 p.m. Monday. Where: Paseo Arts District, between NW 28 and Walker and NW 30 and Dewey. Admission: Free. Information: 525-2688 or www.thepaseo.com. Read More

The Hollywood Reporter's best stories of the week May 23, 2013 The Hollywood Reporter's list of its 10 best stories of the week: HOLLYWOOD DIVIDED ON GOOGLE GLASS New wearable screens have theater owners considering a ban, while others see a new content play. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/google-glass-hollywood-divided-526281?AP WARNER BROS. TV: THE NO. 1 STUDIO... Read More