Penny and John McCaleb
Oklahoma City
MUSEUM OF ART
Support OKCMOA through planned giving raised money for the construction of the Donald W. Reynolds Visual Arts Center, and the Chihuly Project, which funded the acquisition of the world’s most comprehensive collection of Chihuly glass for the Museum’s permanent collection. In 2007, Penny and John chaired the Museum’s Renaissance Ball, breaking all previous records for revenues raised to benefit the Museum. From small contributions to major fundraisers and benefit events, the McCalebs have witnessed how support of the Museum can make a difference. Wishing to ensure that the Oklahoma City Museum of Art is here for future generations, the McCalebs have included the Museum in their estate plans. “My experiences with the Museum led me to the enjoyment the arts could offer and enriched my life by opening my eyes to new ways of seeing the world around me,” said Penny. “John and I became involved in the Museum and its mission. We enjoy attending events and supporting Museum programs, as Museum members, donors, and now as members of the Lasting Impressions Society.” To join Penny and John in supporting the Museum through planned giving, visit www.okcmoa.com/planned giving or contact Ken Lindquist at (405) 278-8286. Photo by Christina Hicks
Penny and John McCaleb are arts enthusiasts! They support a number of community arts organizations through their patronage, time, and resources. Penny recalls two incidents in her exposure to the arts and the Museum that influenced her and later her husband’s interest in and support of the Museum. As a teenager, Penny and her parents attended an exhibition of works by Salvador Dalí at the Museum. She specifically remembers two works that made a strong impression on her: The Royal Heart, 1953, set with rubies, diamonds, and emeralds, and of course, the melting watches of The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory, 1952-1954. “These works were so different from anything I had ever seen,” said Penny. “They made a lasting impression on me, and I began to look at everyday objects in new ways.” Later, as a newlywed, she was asked to volunteer assisting the Museum’s women’s auxiliary. The experience led to both Penny’s and John’s involvement in Renaissance Ball and the Museum. Since then, the McCalebs have supported the Museum annually as members and donors. Now, a long-time trustee of the Museum, Penny recalls funds being collected from board members to pay for the Museum’s lawn maintenance, long ago at a former Museum location. Their more recent gifts have supported the Museum’s Legacy Campaign, which
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Omelette Party set for February 7
Group Tours (405) 236-3100, ext. 207
The twenty-fifth annual Omelette Party, Harlem EGG-aissance, will be held Saturday, February 7, 2009, 7 p.m. to midnight, at the Coca-Cola Bricktown Events Center. Robin Richardson Cunningham is the chair and Betsy and Dub Brunsteter are co-chairs. The theme is centered around the special exhibition, Harlem Renaissance, opening February 5-April 19, 2009, at the Museum. Banana Seat will return as the band. Gourmet omelettes will be served by area restaurants, and there will be an art raffle from local artists. Tickets will be available for sale after the first of the year. Details to come! Sponsorships are now available at four levels. Call (405) 236-3100, ext. 215, for more information.
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Downtown in December Begins November 28
Spend your holiday exploring Downtown Oklahoma City during the seventh annual Downtown in December winter celebration. Only in Downtown Oklahoma City can you experience the thrill of outdoor ice skating, exhilarating snow tubing rides down the nation’s largest man-made slope, water taxi excursions along the winding Bricktown Canal, a magically-lit botanical garden, a spirited 5K run through Downtown, Segway Santa, and plenty of holiday cheer for the entire family! This month-long, family-friendly adventure has attracted over a million revelers to the City’s ten-block polar playground. Festivities begin the day after Thanksgiving and run through the New Year. For information, log on to www.downtownindecember.com or call 1-888-OKC4FUN.
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Museum Cafe (405) 235-6262 Sunday Brunch, 10:30am-3pm Monday, 11am-3pm Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-10pm
OKCMOA offers docent-guided and self-guided tours to pre-scheduled adult and school groups of 15 or more. Call (405) 236-3100, ext. 207 (adults tours) or ext. 213 (school tours) for details.
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