MUSEUM CONFIDENTIAL
Through May 6
PHILBROOK This
groundbreaking exhibition turns the museum inside out by revealing practices,
ART
archives, stories and an unprecedented number of never-before-seen works of art. philbrook.org
THE QUESTION OF BEAUTY
TO ENDURE IN BRONZE
Through Dec. 31
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art examines the complexity of what it means for objects to be considered beautiful in its newest exhibition, The Question of Beauty. Becky Weintz, the museum’s marketing and communications director, says the exhibition “presents art that is conventionally beautiful as well as art that rejects this ideal.” Sections of the exhibition include “Assaulting Beauty,” “Ignoring Beauty” and “The Power of Beauty,” and focus on aesthetics in contemporary art. The exhibition invites viewers to experience an array of reactions to the art – from joy to disgust. Walking through the gallery, one finds works from Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, James Rosenquist and other modern and contemporary artists. Weintz is moved by one piece in particular. “You cannot help but be drawn to INXIT by Alfonso Ossorio when you enter the gallery – love it or not,” she says. “Don’t miss a chance to see this work in person.” The exhibition runs until Feb. 11. For more information, visit okcmoa.com.
GILCREASE The permanence of bronze, from antiquity to the present, has artistic immortality. gilcrease.org
SPORTS Jan. 6-7, 10, 12-13, 19-21, 30-31
ROPING Jan. 1 EXPO SQUARE Enjoy
Oilers take on the Colorado Eagles, Wichita Thunder and other East Coast Hockey League teams. bokcenter.com
CHILI BOWL NATIONALS
BOK CENTER Watch the
UNIVERSITY OF TULSA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL GAMES Jan. 3, 6, 13, 27, 31 REYNOLDS CENTER See
the Golden Hurricane host five opponents. tulsahurricane.com
UNIVERSITY OF TULSA MEN’S BASKETBALL GAMES Jan. 3, 13, 20 REYNOLDS CENTER Enjoy a
night of hoops as TU continues its season. tulsahurricane.com
WORLD’S RICHEST CALF
professional calf roping and barrel racing at this New Year’s blowout. johnsonsportline.com
Jan. 10-13
EXPO SQUARE Two weeks after Christmas, the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals arrive like a gift from Santa Claus.
chilibowl.com
WORLD OF WRESTLING FLO TULSA NATIONALS Jan. 18-20
EXPO SQUARE Experience one of the oldest, most prestigious junior wrestling events in the world.
worldofwrestling-roller.com
COMMUNITY THE OKLAHOMA WEDDING SHOW Jan. 13 EXPO SQUARE CENTRAL PARK HALL Let Oklahoma
Magazine help plan your big day. The Oklahoma Wedding show is your go-to guide for wedding planning. oklahomawedding.com
WINTERFEST Through Jan. 7 DOWNTOWN TULSA This
seasonal celebration gives everyone a chance to enjoy skating beneath the skyline.
and get in free to the Tulsa Air and Space Museum all day. tulsaairandspacemuseum.org
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. PARADE Jan. 15 DETROIT AVE. AND JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN BLVD. Honor one of America’s
greatest heroes at this annual parade. mlktulsa.com
GREEN COUNTRY HOME AND GARDEN SHOW Jan. 26-28
Jan. 13
TULSA FAIRGROUNDS This extravaganza features nearly 175 unique exhibitors from Green Country and the United States. coxradiotulsa.com
local architects for their monthly architectural walking tour. tulsaarchitecture.org
TULSA BOAT, SPORT AND TRAVEL SHOW Jan. 29-Feb. 4 EXPO SQUARE Get
tulsawinterfest.com
SECOND SATURDAY ARCHITECTURE TOUR 633 S. BOSTON AVE. Join
RUNWAY RUN Jan. 13 TULSA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Run on the tarmac
a jump-start on the boating and recreational seasons. tulsaboatshow.com
CHARITABLE EVENTS CASCIA HALL TRIVIA NIGHT
Jan. 19
CASCIA HALL Enjoy pizza, beverages, games and prizes to help out the school. casciahall.com
DVIS: MONARCH BALL, THE WONDER OF IT ALL Jan. 26 SOUTHERN HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Make plans to be
whisked away to Domestic Violence Intervention Service’s Monarch Ball. dvis.org
BEST OF BRUNCH Jan. 27 THE MAYO HOTEL Hosted by
Domestic Violence Intervention Service’s associate board, this is the only event of its kind in Tulsa. Try delicious bites from top brunch spots and vote for your favorites dvis.org
IN OKC
HALL This uplifting story
about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South has conquered Broadway.
okcciviccenter.com
OKC PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS: JOSHUA ROMAN Jan. 13 OKC CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL Join the new music director designate for his first concert of the season, with Joshua Roman on cello. okcphil.org
ARMSTRONG AUDITORIUM PRESENTS: BELA FLECK AND BROOKLYN RIDER Jan. 16
ARMSTRONG AUDITORIUM Legendary banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck teams with the unsurpassed inventive string quartet Brooklyn Rider
and guest James McMurtry perform. criterionokc.com
TRAVIS LEDOYT Jan. 6 RIVERWIND CASINO, NORMAN Travis LeDoyt has
been called the “World’s Best Young Elvis.” riverwind.com Jan. 13
PURPLE Jan. 2-7 OKC CIVIC CENTER MUSIC
to play stunning works.
armstrongauditorium.org
OKC PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS: CIRQUE MUSICA – HEROES AND VILLAINS Jan. 26-27 OKC CIVIC CENTER MUSIC HALL Cirque Musica blends
the grace and thrill of some of the world’s greatest circus and acrobatic performers with stunning symphonic music. okcphil.org
ARMSTRONG AUDITORIUM PRESENTS: MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET Jan.
29-30
ARMSTRONG AUDITORIUM The Moscow Festival Ballet commemorates its unparalleled commitment to classical work.
armstrongauditorium.org
CONCERTS JASON ISBELL Jan. 4 THE CRITERION Jason Isbell
RANDY ROGERS BAND
PERFORMANCES OKC BROADWAY PRESENTS: THE COLOR
PHOTO COURTESY OKCMOA
TULSA OILERS GAMES
RIVERWIND CASINO, NORMAN Every note on the
Randy Rogers Band’s new album rings with authenticity, making each song linger with the listener long after the music fades. riverwind.com
JONNY LANG Jan. 27 DIAMOND BALLROOM
Jonny Lang takes the stage with Blue Water Highway.
diamondballroom.com
RECKLESS KELLY Jan. 27 TOWER THEATRE Reckless
O N T H E S TA G E
COUNTRY AND COMEDY
Buckle up for a busy month at Choctaw Casinos and Resorts. The Durant and Pocola locations deliver music and comedy gold. In Durant, the notorious Kid Rock takes the Grand Theater stage Jan. 25-27. The 46-year-old rocker-rapper has found commercial success with his genre-bending tunes; his newest release, Sweet Southern Sugar, adopts a Southern rock and country sound. Each concert begins at 8 p.m. In Pocola, Tiffany Haddish hits the stage at 8 p.m. Jan. 27. It’s been a big year for the 38-year-old Los Angeles native, who made history in November by becoming the first African-American female comedian to host Saturday Night Live. Haddish has published her first novel, The Last Black Unicorn, and is touring nationally. For tickets and more information, head to choctawcasinos.com.
Kelly is an Americana band from Austin. towertheatreokc.com
TOBYMAC Jan. 30 CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA TobyMac is back with another star-studded lineup for this year’s Hits Deep Tour. chesapeakearena.com
PHOTO BY JASON SQUIRES
professional sports, Philbrook curators Catherine Whitney and Sienna Brown invite visitors to take a seat on the sidelines. philbrook.org
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