PURSUITS l WHAT TO DO
DISCO DAYS AND BOOGIE NIGHTS Nov 2-3 Sounds of the ‘70s performed by the OKC Philharmonic and a top-tier touring crew of entertainment Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker Ave, OKC, 405.842.5387, okcphilharmonic.org THE GIRLIE SHOW Nov 2-3 An art show, a craft bazaar, two concerts, delicious treats and a bundle of attitude - all provided by ladies - add up to a good good time. OKC Farmers Public Market, 311 S Klein Ave, OKC, thegirlieshow.net MONSTER DASH Nov 3 The 5k, 1-mile walk and kids’ costume contests are fun ways to support the Junior League of Norman. Journey Church, 3801 Journey Pkwy, Norman, 405.329.9617, juniorleagueofnorman.org NATIONAL WEATHER FESTIVAL Nov 3 Central Oklahoma is one of the best places in the world to learn about weather, and the only spot for this collection of meteorological merriment. National Weather Center, 120 David L Boren Blvd, Norman, 405.325.6933, norman.noaa.gov
Sure Shot
John Gilbert, “The Morning at Agincourt”
October 4-7, UCO Mitchell Hall Theatre, 100 N University Dr, Edmond, 974.3375, uco.edu/cfad
»
A small military force can rout a much larger one, though it helps to have some tactical
advantage – which the English have in their massed longbowmen facing a French army of foot and horse with limited mobility at Agincourt – and a beloved general leading from the front who can get the troops all fired and inspired and never-say-die. That… might be trickier. Much depends on how the devil-may-care Prince Hal has managed to mature as the UCO College of Drama adjourns to the vasty fields of France to follow the banner of “Henry V.”
MAN OF LA MANCHA Oct 5-7 The musical misadventures of the deluded but fiercely honorable Knight of the Woeful Countenance Sooner Theatre, 101 E Main St, Norman, 405.321.9600, soonertheatre.org
most popular, stirring musicals in history comes to the Civic Center stage. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker Ave, OKC, 800.869.1451, celebrityattractions.com
Shelley into the story in this collaboration with St. Gregory’s University. Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker Ave, OKC, 405.297.2264, okctheatrecompany.org
THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP Oct 10-27 A silly, scrambled, costumeslinging send-up of Gothic horror tropes featuring two actors, eight characters and a perfectly monstrous script. Plaza Theatre, 1727 NW 16th St, OKC, 405.524.9312, lyrictheatreokc.com
ANGELS IN AMERICA Oct 25-28 TheatreOCU shares Tony Kushner’s renowned meditation on politics, personal agendas and the impact of AIDS on individuals and society. OCU Burg Theater, 2501 N Blackwelder Ave, OKC, 405.208.5121, okcu.edu/theatre
NIGHT OF GRAND GUIGNOL Oct 5-27 Sex, violence, tawdry thrills and plenty of gore soak this nightly changing tapestry of short horror scripts. Broadway Theatre, 1613 N Broadway Ave, OKC, 405.651.3191, reduxiontheatre.com
IPHIGENIE EN TAURIDE Oct 17-19 Blood is thicker than water, and there’s plenty of both in Tauris as the operatic saga of princess Iphigenia comes to a close. OU Reynolds PAC, 560 Parrington Oval, Norman, 405.325.4101, ou.edu/ finearts/drama
ON THE RADAR
LES MISERABLES Oct 9-14 Les jours de gloire sont arrivé in OKC as one of the
FRANKENSTEIN Oct 19-Nov 4 A new twist on the gruesome classic brings Mary
VILLAINS OF THE OPERA Oct 5-7 Redoubtable scoundrels sing their little black hearts out in this tribute to operatic odiousness. Davenport’s, OU campus, 344 4th St, Norman, 405.364.8962, cimarronopera.org
48 slice | october 2012
NATHAN GUNN Nov 1 The Grammy-winning baritone star of the Metropolitan Opera digs deep to share a varied set of classical and folk songs. Armstrong Auditorium, 14400 S Bryant Ave, B, Edmond, 405.285.1010, armstrongauditorium.org
WALK FOR WISHES Nov 3 Teams perambulate to provide funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation’s lifeuplifting work. OKC Zoo, 2101 NE 50 th St, Oklahoma City, 405.286.4000, oklahoma.wish.org/walk FLAMING FESTIVAL Nov 7 Exquisite ideas and decorative goodies for setting the table fill this 57th annual fete, accompanied by a luncheon and guest speaker Louise Parsley. OKC Golf & Country Club, 7000 NW Grand Blvd, Nichols Hills, okctheta.com/events ONCE UPON A DREAM Nov 8 The OU School of Dance’s enchanting fundraiser features a live auction and a special student performance. Devon Energy Center, 50 th Floor Ballroom, ou.edu/ finearts/dance HEART RHYTHM INSTITUTE FUNDRAISER Nov 14 VIP shopping of top jewelers’ tantalizing designs has kept this event steadily raising funds to prevent cardiac arrhythmia for over a decade. OKC Golf & Country Club, 7000 NW Grand Blvd, Nichols Hills, 405.271.9696, hri.ouhsc.edu
SPREAD THE WORD » Like to list your upcoming event in Slice? Visit sliceok.com/ calendar, click the link for “Submit an event” and tell us about it – and remember that submissions must be received two months prior to publication for consideration.