on the radar O. GAIL POOLE: REDISCOVERED OKLAHOMA MASTER Through Jul 30 Oklahoma Hall of Fame Museum OKC, 235.4458, oklahomahof.com
SPOTLIGHT
Sizzling Serenading Jazz in June turns up the heat
PRY THE LID OFF Through Aug 12 Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center OKC, 951.0000, oklahomacontemporary.org GALILEO’S WORLD Through Aug 31 Across the OU Campus Norman, 325.4142, galileo.ou.edu OUR CITY, OUR COLLECTION Through Aug 31 OKC Museum of Art OKC, 236.3100, okcmoa.com EDMOND PEOPLE, EDMOND POLITICS Through Dec 17 Edmond Historical Society Edmond, 340.0078, edmondhistory.org LOWELL ELLSWORTH SMITH Through Dec 30 National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum OKC, 478.2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org
Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
IT’S ALMOST THAT TIME of year again, and we’re not talking
about the sweltering summer temperatures. Jazz in June is back and funkier than ever. It’s the 33rd year for the annual summer music festival, but the best part about it? It’s in Norman (the perfect festival locale) and free to the public. But wait, there’s more. The real ear candy is headliner Jon Cleary, who recently won a Grammy for his album “GoGo Juice,” enchanting audiences everywhere with his soulful New Orleans-inspired tunes. Cleary and his band, The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, take the stage Thursday night during Blues Under the Stars, following behind Shelly Phelps and the Scarlet Street Players. “Cleary is perhaps among the single-most talented individuals we’ve ever had on the stage. Among other things, he is a legit piano professor in the New Orleans tradition, and I think he’ll offer a little something for everyone in attendance,” says James Johnson, program chair. Jazz Under the Stars, Friday night’s lineup, opens with Airmen of Note, the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. The warbling Airmen are followed by Beto and The Fairlanes, a Latin Jazz dance band that’s sure to put some pep in your step after listening. The last day of the three-day festival opens with Harumph, who describes their sound as “Americana songwriting complementing jazz made in Oklahoma.” Then Southern powerhouse Roxy Roca takes the stage before the night ends with Kung Fu, a mesmerizing band with an electro-fusion sound and surprising dance moves. The festival takes place in Brookhaven Village on Thursday and Friday but moves to Andrews Park on Saturday. For a calendar of events, visit jazzinjune.org. - CALLIE RIDLEY
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PRIX DE WEST Jun 10-Aug 7 This prestigious, powerhouse collection of carefully juried works typifies the finest in Western art; landscapes, portraits, sculpture and more. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 1700 NE 63rd, OKC, 478.2250, nationalcowboymuseum.org SCHOOL OF ART & ART HISTORY FACULTY EXHIBITION Jun 14-Sep 4 They don’t just teach, these instructors in OU’s award-winning program have generated arresting works in sculpture, photography, printmaking and other media for guests to view and evaluate. Fred Jones Jr Museum of Art 555 Elm, Norman, 325.3272, ou.edu/fjjma MATISSE IN HIS TIME Jun 18-Sep 18 The OKC Museum of Art is the sole venue in North America for this exceptional showing of pieces by the master of Fauvism and several of his famous contemporaries. OKC Museum of Art 415 Couch, OKC, 236.3100, okcmoa.com
Music
Oklahoma,” it certainly has some of the best music, including Count This Penny Jun 1, Mama Sweet Jun 2, Bill Kirchen Jun 4, Samantha Crain Jun 8, 2 Bit Palomino Jun 25 and Curtis McMurtry Jun 29- check online for updates. The Blue Door 2805 N McKinley, OKC, 524.0738, bluedoorokc.com DIAMOND BALLROOM SHOWS Jun 1-30 Crank it up on the south side with a musical blast from Gogol Bordello Jun 1, Act of Defiance Jun 18 and Stryper Jun 30. Diamond Ballroom 8001 S Eastern, OKC, 866.977.6849, dcfconcerts.com CHARLIE CHRISTIAN INT’L MUSIC FESTIVAL Jun 2-5 OKC’s own Christian was a pioneer of bebop and a magnificent performer - this multi-day festival honors his legacy through joyous music. Deep Deuce 201 N Walnut, OKC, 524.3800, charliechristianmusicfestival.com NOON TUNES Jun 2-30 Free lunchtime serenades to sonically spice up your Thursdays: Ali Soltani Jun 2, the Buffalo Rogers Trio Jun 9, Jane Mayes Jun 16, T.Z Wright & Bob French Jun 23 and the Kyle Reid Duo Jun 30. Downtown Library 300 Park, OKC, 231.8650, mls.lib.ok.us OPOLIS SHOWS Jun 3-21 Metro, meet Opolis - you’ll make beautiful music together, including Beach Language Jun 3, Summer Cannibals Jun 9, Speedy Ortiz & The Good Life Jun 14 and the mighty, mighty Electric Six Jun 21. Check online for updates. The Opolis 113 N Crawford, Norman, opolis.org FRONTIER CITY SHOWS Jun 3-24 The amusement park offers a bit of extra incentive to visit with performances from Hunter Hayes Jun 3, Plain White T’s Jun 11 and Rachel Platten Jun 24. Frontier City 11501 N I-35, OKC, 478.2140, frontiercity.com R. KELLY Jun 4, Whether or not you believe he can fly, R&B fans will want a big helping of his smooth sound as Kelly brings The Buffet tour to OKC. Cox Center 1 Myriad Gardens, OKC, 427.5228, coxconventioncenter.com
ONGOING OKC JAZZ FEST Through Jun 4 Al Jarreau, the Gap Band, Color Me Badd and more are set to lay down some cool sound in this week of sonic finery. Bricktown and Deep Deuce 500 E Sheridan, OKC, 630.7668, okcjazzfest.com
KYLE DILLINGHAM Jun 5-19 The award-winning fiddler and Oklahoma cultural ambassador is embarking on a quick 405 Thank You Tour to share his gratitude with the metro via performances in Piedmont, El Reno, Minco and Kingfisher - check the schedule online. Throughout the metro 808.8804, horseshoeroad.net
RIVERWIND SHOWS Jun 1-24 The casino is hopping this month, featuring special guests like Whitesnake Jun 1, John Anderson Jun 18 and Billy Currington Jun 24. Riverwind Casino 1544 W Hwy 9, Norman, 322.6464, riverwind.com
TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES Jun 12-26 The Arts Council of OKC shares a free, family-friendly performance every Sunday evening on the Great Lawn. Myriad Gardens 301 W Reno, OKC, 270.4848, artscouncilokc.com
BLUE DOOR SHOWS Jun 1-29 Selfbilled as “the best listening room in
BRIGHTMUSIC SPRING FESTIVAL Jun 9-14 A multi-concert