experience 16thLIVE on the Plaza, June 14th!
Picnic on the Plaza – this Friday, June 14th!
Sponsored by Fowler VW of Norman
The Plaza District welcomes the summer months with a giant picnic!
For June LIVE on the Plaza, we are transforming the a Plaza street corner into a lovely grassy picnic area. We will have fresh produce from Urban Agrarian to snack on while you sit and play for awhile or to take with you on your stroll down 16th. Kick back and relax or bring the kiddos for outdoor games and fun!
The Plaza District is very excited to welcome Backpacks with a Purpose to LIVE. BWAP will be throwing a launch party to kick off their new retail line of backpacks. For every one backpack sold through BWAP, two will be donated to a non-profit in need. During this event, this Oklahoma-based company will also have a photo booth, DJ, and giveaways of t-shirts, gift certificates, and food – all from local businesses.
We have got a lot of great local artist talent in this community! Stop into IVC Galleries for this month’s featured artist Mikul Anderson. Mikul’s work is described as “a wonderful and dream-like interpretation of the beautiful city and landscapes of Oklahoma.” The Salvage Room will be hosting local photographer, Ross Adams and his series of photos, “My Stupid Life.” Be sure to pop into DNA Galleries for featured art from Bombs Away in their “A Little Battered Yet OK” benefit exhibit. They will have several prints available for sell as well, proceeds benefiting tornado relief efforts. Max from Bomb Shelter and Dig It have teamed up this month to bring an extra special window display as well as the release of Bomb Shelter’s new artbook, “Monsters.” The series of images and installations have been on display over the past few months during LIVE. Tree & Leaf will also debut the first of many poster print artists. Each month, T&L will host a new artist and premiere a special screen printed poster of the artists work. For June, the artist will be Alesa Clymer, whose work features whimsical animals painted and illustrated beautifully.
LIVE wouldn’t be LIVE without live music. Catch Porch Mice at Bad Granny’s then swing by next door to The Parish for The Younglings and Matt Jewett & The Rowdy Dows. The Parish will also be featuring works from local artist, Anna Rutherford, as well as providing $1 espresso drinks.
Inspired by all the creativity around here? Stop in to Paint N Cheers for a class. This month’s painting will be Van Gogh’s Night Cafe. They will also be selling 2 for 1 class tickets. You won’t want to miss the opportunity for such a good deal!
This month, LIVE on the Plaza will also be partnering with OKC Midtown Rotary Club to host an Arts & Crafts Silent Auction. There will handmade wares from several local artists including a quilt created from Oklahoma-themed t-shirts by artist JD McCoy. You can also check out some of JD’s creations in DNA Galleries. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the tornado relief efforts of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
LIVE on the Plaza is the Plaza District’s second Friday artwalk. LIVE on the Plaza is presented/sponsored by Fowler Volkswagen. Each second Friday, Plaza District businesses stay open late with featured artists, outdoor artist market, live music, special events, local shopping and much more!
What’s happening during LIVE on the Plaza:
Picnic and outdoor games
Produce from Urban Agrarian
Backpacks with a Purpose Launch Party
OKC Midtown Rotary Club Arts & Crafts Auction to Benefit Tornado Relief
Bad Granny’s – Porch Mice 8pm
Bomb Shelter – Artbook & T-shirt release
Dig It – Bomb Shelter window display, artbook & T-shirt release
DNA Galleries – “A Little Battered Yet OK” Benefit Art Show by Bombs Away
IVC Galleries – Featured Artist, Mikul Anderson
Paint N Cheers – Painting Class: Van Gogh’s Night Cafe, 6:30pm
The Parish – Featured Artist, Anna Rutherford, Live music from The Younglings 7pm & Matt Jewett & The Rowdy Dows 8:30pm
The Salvage Room – Featured Artist, Ross Adams
The Society – Print Art Show
Tree & Leaf – Featured Artist, Alesa Clymer
Food Trucks:
Big Truck Tacos
Heo’s Kitchen
Frank’s Wurst
La Gumbo Ya Ya
Taste of Soul Egg Roll
Roxy’s Ice Cream Social
May LIVE on the Plaza!
This Friday’s LIVE on the Plaza presented by Fowler Volkswagen of Norman celebrates growth welcoming new local businesses and artists. We invite you to the Plaza , May 10th, for featured artists and live music, as well as local shopping with great gifts for Mother’s Day and graduation.
During our May LIVE on the Plaza, we proudly welcome two new businesses to the Plaza District, Tree & Leaf Clothing Co. and Size Records. Size Records will be having their official Grand Opening this Friday to go along with The Velvet Monkey’s 12 anniversary party. You can kill two birds with one stone, Size Records is inside VM! The Velvet Monkey recently joined the Chamber of Commerce and will be having a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8pm. The anniversary party will feature live music on the VM rooftop from Jabee, The Wuwus, Tallows, and Ripple Green. Along with this musical talent, the skillful Velvet Monkey team will also showcase their incredible hair and make-up skills in a Hair Show, complete with DJ, starting at 9pm. Just a couple doors down, Tree & Leaf will be celebrating their opening in the Plaza with free, limited edition t-shirts to the first 250 people. It’ll be a packed house, so you’ll definitely want to get there early! They will also be releasing 11 new tees for summer. Music from the rooftop and free shirts? You’ll definitely want to stop by both of these places!
There will be a lot of ear candy on the Plaza during LIVE. Be sure to catch Sugar Free All Stars just before The Velvet Monkey 12th Anniversary. This ton-of-fun duo will start playing at 7pm! You can also catch red dirt musician Ronnie J Wheeler at Bad Granny’s along with other local performers. There is something for everyone this month! Just next door at The Parish be sure to catch hip hop artists aDDlib and Apocalyptic, along with art by local artist by Betty LaFour.
Collected Thread will also be displaying works from featured artist Jackie Miller, works focusing on woodburning and watercolor. If you haven’t gotten a chance to check out DNA Galleries’ new space, LIVE is the perfect chance. Works by Instinctive Turns, a collaboration of Jessica Beethe and Keegan O’Keefe will adorn their new gallery wall. Down Gatewood, Gallery 1612 will be featuring artists Rebekah Ray and K-luh Em. Right next door at Paint N Cheers, you can create your very own piece of work, class starts at 6:30pm. After you’ve gotten your fill of grilled cheese from The Mule, stop in across the street to Bomb Shelter, Max always has the space filled with art installations as well as unique window displays.
Next door to Bomb Shelter is The Society, and this month they’ve got something extra special planned. The Society is throwing a Vintage Scooter and Motorcycle show with space to display two-wheeled beauties. Don’t have a bike or scooter yourself? You can still wander through the collection as well as visit the motorcycle-themed art show inside.
You can also take the short bike or car ride to Istvan Gallery. This month they will be showing works from several Plaza friends; Ashley Smith, Tanner Frady Bjorn Bauer, Scott Henderson and Locus: The Women of Fringe.
What’s happening during LIVE on the Plaza:
Sugar Free All Stars, 7pm
Bad Granny’s – Ronnie J Wheeler & local friends, 8pm
Collected Thread – Featured Artist, Jackie Miller
DNA Galleries – Instinctive Turns Collaborative works by Jessica Beethe & Keegan O’Keefe
IVC Gallery – 1 year anniversary
Istvan Gallery – Tony Westlund, Ashley Smith, Tanner Frady, Bjorn Bauer, Scott Henderson and Locus: The Women of Fringe
Paint N Cheers – Painting Class: Misty Forest, 6:30pm
The Parish – Featured Artist, Betty LaFour, Live music by aDDlib & Apocalyptic
Size Records – Grand Opening
Tree & Leaf Clothing - Grand Opening, Free shirts to the first 250 people
The Society – Vintage Scooter & Motorcycle Show
Velvet Monkey – 12th Anniversary Party, Live music by Jabee, The Wuwus, Tallows, Ripple Green, Hair Show with DJ, Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting 8pm
Food Trucks:
Taste of Soul Chicken & Waffle
Taste of Soul Egg Roll
Roxy’s Ice Cream Social
Heo’s Kitchen
Crepe Brewers
You can also try for a chance at $150 worth in gift cards from our sponsor, Fowler VW. Simply write a haiku (5, 7, 5) about Mothers or celebrating Mother’s Day. The prize pack includes $75 to Velvet Monkey Salons, $50 to Collected Thread, and $25 to Pie Junkie. All you have to do is tweet @plazadistrict, @liveontheplaza or mention us on Facebook for a chance to win. The winner will be announced during LIVE on the Plaza.
SPRING into the Plaza, April 12th!
Spring into the Plaza this Friday, April 12th at LIVE on the Plaza!
Spring has sprung, and much is springing up in the Plaza District! This Friday’s LIVE on the Plaza presented by Fowler Volkswagen of Norman celebrates growth welcoming new local businesses and artists.
Paint N Cheers is a new creative social experience, where you can create works of art alongside friends and family. They are celebrating their grand opening with open painting and special class discounts. Also new to the district is Ruff Life Lingerie and Vintage, a retail store located in Cole Dewey Designs, who will feature new bridalwear lingerie perfect for the upcoming spring wedding season! Size Records will also celebrate their opening inside Velvet Monkey Salon, so be sure to visit and browse their amazing collection of vinyl. Last but not least, DNA Galleries celebrates their growth into their newly renovated location, with featured artists Holey Kids Revival, Katie Rake and Elijah Scott.
Strolling down 16th street, visitors can browse a great selection of local artists with unique handmade goods and artwork in the LIVE on the Plaza Outdoor Artist Market. Bring the kids along too for outdoor games and fun activities
Featured at The Parish, Blue Seven will be doing the final reveal for their Clean Start Project. Participants in the Clean Start Project wore the same pair of jeans for 6 months without washing them. The washed jeans will be displayed as artwork to show the individual wear and lifestyle of each participant.
At Collected Thread, featured artist JD Epperson will be displaying hand-drawn illustrations of Plaza District locals. Dig It! is having a huge spring cleaning sale featuring lots of great vintage, handmade goods and craft supplies. In the Plaza District office, Classen SAS students will be showing their visual artwork, and PhotoArt Studios, now partnering with IVC Studios will feature art by Michael Walters, Nicholas Owen and live music from The Cloud Factory.
Even more music to be heard at No Regrets Tattoo hosting punk band, Code 22 while Bad Granny’s Backroom will start filling up at 8pm for Bowlsie, La Folle, and Twiggy.
While you’re wandering down 16th, be sure to stroll down Blackwelder too! The Society is celebrating their Oklahoma pride this month with Oklahoma marquees and collaborative buffalo t-shirts from Jerrod Smith and Millimeter Monkey. You’ll also want to pop in next door to Bomb Shelter’s for Max’s newest installation and window displays, Part 2 of his ‘Monsters’ series, EASTWORLD.
If you are trying to make the night extra special, bring your friends and family to the Tennessee Williams’ classic, The Glass Menagerie will be playing at Lyric Theatre, starting at 8pm. A cocktail or dinner before at any of our great restaurants would be icing on the cake. Try The Mule, Urban Wineworks or Saints.
What’s happening during LIVE on the Plaza:
Artist Market, Free rickshaw rides courtesy of Fowler VW
Tissue Paper Flower Craft with Oklahoma Contemporary
Bad Granny’s – Bowlsie, LaFolle and Twiggy
Bomb Shelter – EASTWORLD – Part 2 in ‘Monsters’ Series
Collected Thread – Illustrations by JD Epperson
Dig It! – Spring Cleaning Sale
DNA Galleries – Featured Artists, Katie Rake and Elijah Scott of Holey Kids Revival
Innovative Spaces – One Year Anniversary, everything 16% off
IVC Gallery/PhotoArt Studios – Featured Artists, Michael Walters and Nicholas Owen, Live music, The Cloud Factory
Lyric Theatre – The Glass Menagerie, 8pm
No Regrets – Live music, Code 22
Paula & Co - – Caitlin Goodman, featured artist, live painting
The Ruff Life – Bridal Lingerie Sale
Paint N Cheers - GRAND Opening with Open Painting and special discounts
The Parish – Blue Seven final reveal for Clean Start Project
Size Records – GRAND Opening!
The Society – Featured works by Jerrod Smith & Millimeter Monkey, Outdoor movie
Velvet Monkey – Featured Artist David Chick, Size Records Grand Opening
Plaza District Office – Classen SAS Student Visual Art Show
Food Trucks:
Big Truck Tacos
Taste of Soul Egg Roll
Roxy’s Ice Cream Social
Heo’s Kitchen
Atomic Dog
ShamROCK the Plaza March 8th!
The luck of the Irish will descend on Oklahoma City’s Plaza District from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, March 8 at ‘LIVE on the Plaza,’ a family- and pet-friendly art walk on the second Friday of each month on N.W. 16th St. between N. Classen Boulevard and N. Pennsylvania Avenue.
LIVE on the Plaza is presented by Fowler Volkswagen of Norman.
The theme of the March event is ‘ShamROCK the Plaza.’ There will be a free outdoor concert with the Oklahoma Scottish Pipes and Drums at 7 p.m., HonkyTonk StepChild at 8 p.m., O’Fidelis at 9 p.m. and The Righs at 10 p.m.
There will also be a number of local and featured artists throughout the district. The Society will be spotlighting photography by Millimeter Monkey, custom furniture by Bent, and grass rugs by Always Greener. While you’re down on Blackwelder, be sure to stop by Bomb Shelter for Max’s newest art installation, Monsters, inspired by Japanese monster films! DNA Galleries will be featuring an awesome small series of new works by local artist Jack Fowler – definitely worth checking out. If you’re in the mood for shopping, try RetrOKC, Collected Thread, and Dig It! who will have extended normal store hours for LIVE.
Last month, The Salvage Room gave us a sneak preview of what’s in store. This month they will have their Grand Opening, complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Give them a toast with beer from Mustang Brewery they’ll be providing for this special occasion! Be sure to browse through all the new mod furniture and unique handmade items they’ve saved just for this big event.
We’ve got a little something new for you this month! Just outside of Bad Granny’s, Coney-Isle carnival performers, The Captains Sideshow with Nick Strange and CAKE, will be showing off their fun and unique moves – something you’ll definitely want to see! Also, in the Backroom, Slack Jaw will be rocking out and filling the place up – starting at 8pm!
Next door to Bad Granny’s, The Parish will have art for sale by local artist, Ellen Etzler. All proceeds from art sales will help fund a relief trip to Zambia to aid Orphans with Reaching Souls International. While you’re browsing through her works, ska band, Sunny Side Up will be playing throughout the night as well. As always there will be $1 espresso to help you last through this fun, art, and music filled night. Live music, local art, caffeine, and a good cause – what’s not to like about all that?
The Sierra Club will also be gracing us with their presence during LIVE. There will be a booth set up so attendees can write letters and share their climate story, take a photo with a message to President Obama and learn how the Sierra Club is fighting climate change locally by working to transition Oklahoma to clean energy and beyond coal fired electricity. Sean Vali, a local artist, will be live painting a concept related to the climate and energy issues we face.
We’ve got another new friend on the Plaza! We are proud and excited to welcome IVC Galleries, now sharing space with PhotoArt Studios. Be sure to drop in to the new and improved space to check out some more local art. IVC has been on Broadway for some now but is making the move to the Plaza and we are thrilled! There will also be live music by Them Hounds for your listening pleasure.
According to Plaza Association President Kristen Vails, a small surprise will be waiting for those spotted wearing green. “We’re unveiling a colorful new incentive at this LIVE event to encourage people to visit our retail shops in the district,” Vails said. “The green will need to be clearly visible for people to earn the reward. The traditional St. Patty’s day claim that you’re wearing green underwear won’t be investigated. Those not wearing any green may or may not get pinched.”
And of course, all of the Plaza businesses will be open later than usual for all your local shopping needs!
Here’s what’s happening at LIVE on the Plaza
Outdoor live music from local bands
The Society – Millimeter Monkey, photography; Bent, furniture; Always Greener, grass rugs; Jake Phelps and Gabriel Knight, live music
The Salvage Room – Grand Opening
Bad Granny’s – Slackjaw, live music; Captain’s Sideshow with Nick Strange and CAKE, performers
The Parish – Sunny Side Up, live music; Ellen Etzler, featured artist
DNA Galleries – Jack Fowler, featured artist
Bomb Shelter – “Monsters,” art installation
IVC Gallery at PhotoArt Studios, live music by Them Hounds
Sierra Club and live painting from local artist, Sean Vali
ShamROCK the Plaza Live Music Schedule:
7 p.m. Oklahoma Scottish Pipes and Drums
8 p.m. HonkyTonk StepChild
9 p.m. O’Fidelis
10 p.m. The Righs
Food Trucks:
Roxy’s Ice Cream Social
Taste of Soul Eggroll
Big Truck Tacos
Heo’s Kitchen
Since 1997, the Plaza District Association has worked to develop the Plaza District as a vibrant commercial district where arts, local business and neighborhood community thrives. For more information, please visitwww.plazadistrict.org.
LOVE on the Plaza!
We’d LOVE to invite you to LIVE on the Plaza, Friday, February 8th, 7-11pm, presented by Fowler Volkswagen of Norman and special thanks to media sponsor for this month’s LIVE, This Land Press!
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LOVE on the Plaza – a night to remember! Whether it’s a date on the town, or a gals night out, all are invited to enjoy romance and friendship strolling 16th Street’s local art, music and shopping.
Let’s see that PDA! Show us your smooch pics and post them on Twitter to @plazadistrict and @FowlerVW for an awesome prize, courtesy of our friends at Fowler VW. There are two tickets to Paris Rouge, Civic Center’s triple bill production, with your name on it! Then, grab your date, or grab your pals and come dress to the 9s in the Fowler VW LOVE on the Plaza photobooth. We are proud to welcome Tree & Leaf’s own Drink N Draw crew – a group of awesome local artists doing quick caricatures, just for you! You can even take the one of a kind sketches home for free!
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Don’t forget to check in to our awesome retailers, DNA Galleries, Collected Thread, Dig It! and Bad Granny’s! Dig It! will be having a huge winter clearance sale – get your goods quick! Preparing for Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras too? Check out Bad Granny’s for your masquerade needs! If you’re needing your floral fix, Cole Dewey Designs will be open, showing off her unique Valentine’s arrangements. Free delivery on Valentine’s Day for those who order during LIVE!
Meet the new kids on the block! Visit Paints N Cheers new creative social studio, just down Gatewood. They will be holding a soft-opening for you to view their new space, open soon to give you the guidance to create your own “art” masterpiece! A place to definitely keep in mind for future date ideas! While you’re down there, peak in the windows of The Salvage Room to see what another great new business has in store for you! Although not a newbie to the Plaza, check out the Gatewood neighbors at Gallery 1612. There will be a meet & greet with house artists Rebekah Ray and K-luh Em, featuring new works from both!
Not interested in all the lovey-dovey stuff? There is still a lot more going on!
You can check out free live music by punk band Our Sky is Falling at The Parish a long with photography for viewing and purchase by Michael Allen Wells and Eric Payton. And as always, they’ll have $1 espresso, coffee and tea to your caffeine fix in! Art, music, coffee – you’re set!
After you’ve done a bit of vintage and retro shopping, you can rock out to Mighty Big Fire in Bad Granny’s Backroom!
Just across the street from Bad Granny’s, PhotoArt will be featuring OPUBCO photographer, Doug Hoke, in his exhibit, “The Metro: Through the Eyes of Doug Hoke.” DNA Galleries will also be featuring artists Jason Pawley & John Young, check out some great local art while you shop their handmade goods!
Just off 16th, we also have artists down Blackwelder. Check out The Society’s current show, “Be Brave: Show Your Love” and Max at Bomb Shelter has always got something artsy and exciting up his sleeve!
Before or after your stroll on the Plaza, be sure to visit our friends down at Istvan Gallery. There will be an Artist Reception and Open House, featuring artists William Struby, Alesa Clymer, Marvin Lee and DNA’s own Amanda Bradway! Just down the hall, there will be glass blowing demonstrations by artists at Blue Sage Studio. This event is something you’ll definitely want to visit! In short walking distance, Urban Art Galleries are located just down the street at 1218 N Western.
As always, LIVE on the Plaza will be packed with live music, featured artists, and our four legged friends. We look forward to seeing you there February 8th 7-11 PM.
Plaza Businesses by Location:
16th Street
Velvet Monkey, Collected Thread, DNA Galleries, Saints, Cole Dewey Designs, RetrOKC, Warpaint, No Regrets, The Salvage Room, Lyric Theatre, Everything Goes Dance Studios, Dig It! Innovative Spaces, The Parish, Bad Granny’s, PhotoArt
Blackwelder
Bomb Shelter, The Mule, The Society
Gatewood
Gallery 1612, Paint N Cheers
Check out everything that’s happening this month!
Fowler VW Kiss Cam, Photobooth, Tree & Leaf Drink N Draw Caricature Artists
Urban Art – William Struby, Alesa Clymer, Amanda Bradway and Marvin Lee, 6pm
The Parish – Photography by Michael Allen Wells & Eric Payton, Our Sky is Falling, 7:30 pm
PhotoArt – The Metro: Through the Eyes of Doug Hoke
Paint N Cheers - “Almost Open Party”
Cole Dewey Designs – Flowers for Valentine’s Day
Gallery 1612 – Meet & Greet with Rebekah Ray & K-luh Em, Art in Action
Bad Granny’s – Mighty Big Fire, Backroom
T-Shirts by McKenzie Ellis, fundraiser for Central OK Humane Society
The Society – “Be Brave: Show Your Love”
DNA Galleries – Works by Jason Pawley & John Young
The Salvage Room - Sneak Preview
The Velvet Monkey – Live music from Bowlsey
Bomb Shelter – “Snake Hypnotizing” Opening
Paula & Co Realtors – “Valentine Treats for Your Sweets”
Food Trucks:
Big Truck Tacoos
Heo’s Kitchen
Taste of Soul Egg Roll
PajamaJAM fun at LIVE tonight!
January LIVE on the Plaza - Pajama Jam!
What’s a pajamaJAM without pizza? Thanks to HIDEAWAY PIZZA, we are giving away free pizza to the first 100 people at LIVE on the Plaza tonight! Find us outside DNA Galleries & Collected Thread.
Be sure to wear your PJs! Send us a photo of you in your PJs at LIVE, and you could win this awesome pajamaJAM Prize Pack from Fowler VW!
$50 Gift Card from War Paint Clothing
promiseArt Thunder leg warmers from DNA Galleries
$40 Gift Card from Urban Wine Works
Separate Tongues, the new album by Defining Times
Post it to our twitter, Facebook, or email info@plazadistrict.org. Or, stop by and we’ll take your photo for you!
Then, be sure and play OKC themed MASH–and predict your future in this wonderful city! Hope to see you tonight!
2013 LIVE Outdoor Market Artist Application
2nd Fridays, April – October 2013
Artist Information and Guidelines
LIVE on the Plaza Outdoor Artist Market Application
2nd Fridays, April – October 2013
Artist Information and Guidelines
About LIVE on the Plaza
LIVE is the Plaza District’s monthly artwalk featuring art shows, live music, and local shopping. The association hosts an outdoor artist market, where an audience averaging 1500 can visit local artist tables.
Deadline: February 15th, 2013
Types of Work Accepted:
Fine art painting, prints, photography and three dimensional works (functional or non-functional,) jewelry, ceramics, and handmade craft.
No t-shirt vendors accepted.
Booth Fees: Booth fee is $15 per month. An initial application fee of $10 is due at the submission of application. After selection, the booth fee will be paid to the Plaza District in advance, for all months the artist chooses/is selected to display, at the beginning of the year. If an artist is selected and provides availability for 4 months, the fee will be an additional $60. Likewise, for 3 months, the fee will be $45. Along with an acceptance email, a schedule will also be sent.
The advance fee is to hold artists accountable for showing up. Previous years, we have done check in the day of; we understand that there will sometimes need to be cancellations (due to weather or other engagements) and artists may not be selected for all of the months they desired, so we will also compile a list of substitutes for each month. If inclement weather occurs, rescheduling will be arranged.
All artists will set up along the 16th Street sidewalk.
Availability: There will only be 20 artists selected. Artists must submit this online application to be considered as one of the 20 artists for the outdoor artist market. Each month, only 10 artists will be selected for that month. Please indicate on the form which month(s) you would prefer and we will do our best to accommodate.
Equipment: Provide your own tables and equipment. Electricity will be provided but please plan to have extension cords to plug into the district’s cords.
Sales: The Plaza District does not handle any sales of artwork; all transactions must be through the artist.
Selection Process: There will be a committee of judges including local artists, district business owners and frequent event visitors to gain a broad perspective when selecting LIVE on the Plaza artists. Because we are trying to keep the Plaza District and LIVE diverse, no preferential treatment will be given to previously selected artists.
Artist notification will be within 2 weeks of the deadline.
LIVE on the Plaza – Pajama Jam!
- January LIVE on the Plaza – Pajama Jam!
LIVE on the Plaza presented by Fowler VW!
The first LIVE on the Plaza of 2013 – off to a good start! This month we’re taking your Friday night in – out!
It’s a new year which means a whole new season of LIVE on the Plaza! This month’s theme is PAJAMA Jam! Be sure and show up in your comfiest footie pajamas, snuggie, or bunny slippers – we’ll be having a Pajama contest with an awesome prize package from our friends at Fowler VW!
As you’re walking down 16th, try your hand at our Oklahoma themed MASH – who knows, you might end up “marrying” one of our local celebrities like KD or Linda Cavanaugh!
We all know online shopping lets you shop in your jammies, but this Friday you can do that here! Velvet Monkey Salons has their vintage selection on sale for only $2! What a deal! You can also use your Keep it Local card at many of our great stores, open for business during LIVE.
Although, being in your pajamas may not make you feel so sophisticated, you can still get cultured! DNA Galleries is featuring artists Alesa Clymer and Jamie Pettis. While you’re there, check out their selection of sale t-shirts! Also, Bad Granny’s will be rocking out to the tunes of DS Yancey and friends, starting at 8pm! You’ll also get a discount for wearing your comfy clothes! Just off 16th, don’t forget to check out The Society and Bomb Shelter. There will be live music by Hallow Beast at The Society, along with local featured artist Tessa Raven!
You can even get all cozy in one of the Plaza’s great restaurants and watch the Thunder play the Lakers. Saints and The Mule will be serving up great food and beverages while you watch the game!
Maybe you prefer a more relaxing evening in your pjs? Stop by Urban Wineworks for a nice glass of Plaza Red or White.
Shop, eat, drink, see live music, check out some great art – all in your slippers! What better way to spend a Friday night out?
Bad Granny’s – DS Yancey and friends – 8pm
DNA Galleries – Featured Artists Alesa Clymer and Jamie Pettis
The Parish – Art by the Greenhouse Art Group, Live folk/acoustic music – 6:30-10:30pm
The Society – Featured Artist Tessa Raven, Live music by Hallow Beast
Velvet Monkey Salon – $2 vintage
Food Trucks:
Big Truck Tacos
Taste of Soul Egg Roll
Atomic Dog
LIVE on the Plaza this Friday!
LIVE on the Plaza, Friday Dec 14th 7-11pm
It’s that time of year again! We know you’ve been marking the days off your calendar for this…a Holly Jolly LIVE on the Plaza, presented by Fowler Volkswagen of Norman.
Lights, Camera… Santa? Take your picture with our holly jolly bearded Hipster Santa in the SPYFM photobooth van! FREE photos for the whole family! We’ll have a craft station set up for creative ornament making, so let your kiddo make a special keepsake for the tree! ‘Tis the season for giving, and the Victory Dolls will be handing out the Fowler VW Blackwatch Christmas Album to LIVE-goers thanks to Plaza’s very own Santa – Fowler VW of Norman!
If you haven’t quite gotten into the holiday spirit yet – check out our shop’s window displays, festively decorated just for the season! While you’re taking a look the displays, be sure to vote for your favorite. Ballots will be located at the SPYFm photobooth. As the sun goes down, it’s Lights, lights lights! Holiday lights sprinkle the Plaza, thanks to Devon Energy.
There will be plenty of events happening before and after Lyric Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol.” Friday will be a perfect night to make a new tradition of seeing this holiday show! Then, stick around for featured artists, live music and holiday shopping!
Speaking of holiday shopping, there will be plenty of opportunities to purchase gifts and support local artists. The Society is hosting their Winter Small Works show, where local artist work is available for $100 and under. Over at DNA galleries, artist Elle Bits displays her newest handmade stuffed monster collection! Then, stroll all of our shop for handmade, vintage and repurposed gifts! Bad Granny’s can also take care of your seasonal shopping needs – lots of holiday sweaters, decorations and great gifts for everyone!
Check out all the happenings during LIVE at each Plaza business:
SPYFm Photobooth with Hipster Santa
Bomb Shelter: Presents Navidad Espectacular! Opening reception
Lyric Theatre: “A Christmas Carol” 8pm
The Society: Winter Small Works Show
Chasin’ Tail: Christmas on the Plaza: Pet Photo Shoot & Fundraiser for Second Chance 6:30pm -10pm
The Parish: Live music featuring Matt Jewett and Rowdy Dow and prints for sale by comic artist Jerry Bennett 6:30pm-10:30pm
DNA Galleries: Featured Artist Elle Bits
Bad Granny’s: SUNNY SIDE UP’s Big Ass Christmas Show with Cosmostanza and HITT Boys 8pm
Devon Energy Lights Up the Plaza
Plaza Shops Window Display Contest
Local Food Trucks:
Big Truck Tacos
Heo’s Kitchen
Taste of Soul Egg Roll
Atomic Dog
Don’t forget to show us your LIVE adventures – Use the hashtag #plazagram on Instagram and you just might be included in our next newsletter!
LIVE on the Plaza this Friday!
LIVE ON THE PLAZA 90s in November
Sponsored by Fowler Volkswagen of Norman
7-11pm, Friday, Nov 9th 1700 block NW 16th Street
Bust out the overalls (with the strap down), frost those tips, dig out your Docs, and break out the flannel because LIVE on the Plaza, presented by Fowler Volkwagen of Norman, goes 90’s for November!
Visitors will be able to relive the dream of the 90’s with the LIVE on the Plaza 90’s Picture Rewind Photobooth! We will provide the radical background, you provide the threads! All 90’s garb encouraged—so dig out those high tops, clip on a pager, and look back on the 90’s in style!
Who better to quiz you on your 90′s knowledge than our own local social blog, The Lost Ogle! These “obscure” fellas want to know if you can still “get jiggy with it”, and who was “the bomb” last decade! We will have some slammin’ prizes thanks to Fowler VW, including your favorite 90′s TV box sets! The trivia contest is free so make sure you come ready to “explain it all” starting at 7:30pm at Paula & Company Realtors. Be there!
Amongst all the 90’s fun, LIVE on the Plaza will still be packed with fresh art shows, live music and local creativity.The Society is pleased to announce an exhibition of work by photographer Ashford Ravencroft Thomson as well as live music by Matt Jewett & the Rowdy Dow and Em and the MotherSuperiors. Ashford Ravenscroft Thomson is an American photographer born in Oklahoma. He uses the camera as a tool to understand and explore his environmental surroundings through fine art and documentary photography. While attending the Savannah College of Art & Design, he began to expand upon this affection for people and cultures which he feels brings him closer to grasping the human experience. View Ashford’s work at The Society from 7-11pm.
At DNA Galleries, local artist Jerrod Smith will be displaying new works. Jerrod is a longtime part of the Plaza District creative community. Although he launched The Society art space in 2011, DNA Galleries is pleased to present his new work in their space as a celebration of the close-knit community of artists that have built up the creative foundation of the district. Jerrod’s work is ever changing and ever developing, so stop by DNA Galleries to support our local artists.
Even more live music will be heard at Bad Granny’s Bazaar. DS Yancey and The Union begin their fabulous folk music at 8pm. So stop in for music, and shop Bad Granny’s full of funky and vintage finds!
LIVE on the Plaza will have plenty of “grind-age” to munch on! Local food trucks will be out cruising the Plaza and the Plaza restaurants will be ready to serve!
Check out all the happenings during LIVE:
Bad Granny’s Bazaar: shopping and live music by DS Yancey and The Union, 8pm
DNA Galleries: featured artist Jerrod Smith
Gallery 1612: Works by Rebekah Ray and K-luh Em
The Parish:Art by Jill Wells and Crystal Davis. Blues/Rock band Them Hounds play at 7:30 pm $1 espresso drinks
The Society: featured artist Ashford Ravencroft Thomson, live music by Matt Jewett & the Rowdy Dow and Em and the MotherSuperiors
The Lost Ogle 90’s Trivia: 7:30pm
90’s Picture Rewind Photobooth: 7-9pm
Open Houses:
Bomb Shelter, Collected Thread, Dig It!, Innovative Spaces, The Mule, No Regrets Tattoo, Paula & Co., RetrOKC, Saints, Urban Wineworks, Velvet Monkey Salon and Warpaint Clothing Co.
Food Vendors:
Big Truck Tacos
Roxy’s Ice Cream Social
Taste of Soul Egg Roll
Atomic Dog
Heo’s Kitchen
