This digital photograph composite titled “Herding the Teacup Pink Mammathus Primigenius,” is by Norman photographer Sarah Engel-Barnett, one of the participants in Thursday’s Photo Slam at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.
A version of this story appears in Wednesday’s Life section of The Oklahoman.
Photo Slam to showcase 12 Oklahoma photographers Part art exhibit, part poetry slam, with a hint of “The Gong Show,” the juried event offers photographers a high-energy opportunity to show their work at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.
Herb Ritts may not be a household name, but much of the art he created has become ingrained in popular culture.
Herb Ritts’ “Matthew McConaughey, Palmdale,” from 1996, is featured in the new exhibit “Herb Ritts: Beauty and Celebrity” at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Photo provided by the Herb Ritts Foundation.
“Chances are you’ve seen his work and you just don’t know it,” said Sandy Cotton, development director for the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, where the special exhibition “Herb Ritts: Beauty and Celebrity” opened this week.
Bryan Adams’ photograph “Lindsay Lohan, New York, 2007″ is featured in his exhibit “Bryan Adams: Exposed” at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. Photo provided.
A version of this column appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman.
Celebrity photographs on view in Oklahoma City “Bryan Adams: Exposed,” which includes portraits the singer/songwriter-turned-shutterbug has taken of fellow famous faces, is on exhibit at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, while “Herb Ritts: Beauty and Celebrity,” featuring iconic images from the late, great California artist, opened this week at the Oklahoma City Museum of
Herb Ritts’ “Madonna (True Blue Profile),” from 1986, is featured in the new exhibit “Herb Ritts: Beauty and Celebrity” at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Photo provided by the Herb Ritts Foundation.
A version of this story appears in Wednesday’s Life section of The Oklahoman.
Oklahoma City Museum of Art to show “Herb Ritts: Beauty and Celebrity” The special exhibition features more than 80 large-scale images the famed photographer took during his influential career. The black-and-white photos in the exhibit depict notable personalities such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, Bruce
Skating Polly will play Saturday at Record Store Day 2013 at Guestroom Records in Norman.
Here are my picks for the Best Bets in Oklahoma entertainment this weekend; a version appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.
1. Watch Oklahoma City Ballet’s production of the classic “Swan Lake” at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker. Information: 848-8637 or www.okcballet.com.
2. Hear Grammy-nominated guitarist Bill Kirchen at 8 p.m. Friday, Oklahoma …
Take in free admission, hands-on art activities, live music and tours of the special exhibit “Photorealism Revisited” during Family Day from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, 415 Couch Drive.
Celebrating the museum’s special exhibitions, Family Days are fun-filled festivals that take place throughout the year. Activities are appropriate for all ages, and no advance registration is required for you to bring your family and participate in the fun
A version of this review appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. 3 1/2 of 4 stars.
Movie review: “To the Wonder” Oklahoma-bred auteur Terrence Malick’s romantic drama, filmed in part around Bartlesville, Pawhuska and Tulsa, features little story and even less dialogue, but effectively uses engrossing imagery to delve into the nature of love.
Oklahoma-bred auteur Terrence Malick offers up a wondrous cinematic poem that ruminates on the nature of love with “To the Wonder.”
The rare truly experimental art filmmaker to gain mainstream acclaim, the famously …
Here are my picks for the Best Bets in entertainment happening around the state this weekend, as listed in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. For more events, go to www.wimgo.com.
1. NORMAN — Hear country music star Gary Allan at 8 p.m. Friday at Riverwind Casino, 1544 W State Highway 9. Information: 322-6464 or www.riverwind.com.
2. See the drama “Chalk in the Rain” by Muscogee (Creek) playwright and Oklahoma native Bret Jones staged at 8 p.m. Friday and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday at the Civic …
Ben Affleck and Rachel McAdams share a scene with an Oklahoma bison herd in “To the Wonder.” The scene was filmed in 2010 at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve outside Pawhuska.
Actress Rachel McAdams, who co-stars in Terrence Malick’s new Oklahoma-made film “To the Wonder,” visited “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Monday to chat about a variety of topics (including her grocer selling her marijuana for insomnia, which is a topic for some other blog), such as shooting with a herd of Oklahoma bison (which is the proper name, rather than buffalo) in …
Bartlesville-bred Terrence Malick’s latest film, “To the Wonder,” is releasing Friday in some U.S. theaters as well as via Video on Demand. The film’s release on VOD ensures that the film will be able to reach those who do not live near a theater showing the film and can be accessed via multiple on demand outlets.
“To the Wonder” is a romantic drama centered on an American man (Ben Affleck) who reconnects with a woman from his hometown (Rachel McAdams) after his relationship with a European woman (Olga Kurylenko) falls …
