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Blue Whale Comedy Presents Dan Soder

Photo courtesy Guthrie Green.
Photo courtesy Guthrie Green.
Photo courtesy Guthrie Green.

Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7  

Blue Whale Comedy is a newly formed group by Meg Webb and Shannon Easton White of Guthrie Green, Stanton Doyle of GKFF, Jason Watts of Comedy Parlor and Eric Lieberman, a local entrepreneur, with a mission to “help cultivate the local comedy scene and to bring world class alternative comedy to Tulsa for the festival and throughout the year with one-off shows and special events,” says Webb. It all started last year when the founders hoped to bring comedy to Guthrie Green for a one-day festival; it turned into something much bigger.

Now, Blue Whale Comedy helps foster the continually growing comedy presence in Tulsa, and this month, Blue Whale welcomes Dan Soder, a comedian with a young career but an already big act, to a Tulsa stage. Soder began stand-up at the age of 21, and after attending the University of Arizona and traveling the southwest for small gigs at casinos and clubs, he moved to New York – the destination of those ready for bigger and better. Since, Soder has seen the studios of Comedy Central’s Live at Gothem, CONAN and Opie and Anthony. He has recently secured himself a spot on MTV2’s Guy Code and will be on Comedy Central’s The Half Hour. For two nights, Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7, Comedy Parlor will give Soder the stage, among some other great acts that will open his shows. CR Parsons, Ryan Green, Hilton Price, Shawna Blake, Jane Bevan, Andrew Deacon, Rick Shaw and Jeremiah Walton will each perform a slot before Soder grabs the mic. Don’t let some good comedy leave Tulsa without your laughs. Both nights, shows will start at 8:30 and 10 at Comedy Parlor, 328 East 1st St., Tulsa.

The 2015 Blue Whale Comedy festival is slotted for June 18-21. Stay tuned for the line-up. For more information, visit www.comedyparlor.com.

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An Evening with Alice Cooper

Photo by Mando Gonzales.
Photo by Mando Gonzales.

Saturday, Feb. 7  

“How will Alice Cooper shock fans this time around?” is the question a lot of people keep asking, but Cooper never seems to fail when it comes to the surprise factor. Since 1969, when the Alice Cooper band was discovered, Cooper has continued to stir up audiences with his unique, theatrical performances. Fans, both young and old, enjoy the horror scenes that unravel on Cooper’s stages: Electric chairs, guillotines and fake blood always within arms-length. With his many successes in a band, and as a solo artist, there isn’t much that Cooper hasn’t done. His music career includes a number of top hits including “School’s Out,” “I’m Eighteen,” and “No More Mr. Nice Guy” in the 70s and “Poison” in the 80s. He has stared in countless movies and television series including, The Muppet Show, Wayne’s World, Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare, Something Wilder and That ‘70’s Show. In 2007, Cooper published a memoir that chronicles his life and depicts the ups and downs of an alcoholic turned golf addict: Golf Monster. Today, he continues recording music to keep the plot thickening. In 2011, he released Welcome 2 My Nightmare, a sequel to his first ever, solo album of the “same” name, released in 1975. Now his, An Evening with Alice Cooper: Raise the Dead tour is on the road giving audiences “All Alice, All Night!” See the solo spectacle that is Alice Cooper at Brady Theater, 105 W. Brady St., Tulsa, on Saturday, Feb. 7. For more information, visit www.bradytheater.com or www.alicecooper.com

Beau Jennings

Photo Courtesy Woody Guthrie Center.
Photo Courtesy Woody Guthrie Center.

Saturday, Feb. 7

With strong, hometown memories, Beau Jennings’ music speaks to his Oklahoma roots and echoes the life and sounds of the Oklahoma great, Will Rogers, a musical hero of Jennings’. Wanting to document his own music and its creation – the result Jennings new would be a great deal because of his search to “find” Rogers – Jennings recruited director and friend Bradley Beesley to film the journey. In the documentary, The Verdigris: In Search of Will Rogers, Jennings’ music covers the scenes of Rogers’ life. As Jennings and Beesley travel the country, stopping anywhere that Rogers’ spirit remains, Jennings writes and re-writes lyrics, many times changing the words or the tune when coming face-to-face with Rogers’ past. “The resultant songs are cloaked in heavy atmosphere, conjuring a world part remembered and part imaged,” says a Jennings biography – a tale of curiosity, adventure, finding and talent. Jennings’ new album, The Verdigris, with the songs he made on the road to find Rogers, was released on Jan. 27, and can be heard at any one of his upcoming shows in Oklahoma. From now thru May, Jennings will play in Tulsa, Norman and Oklahoma City, each twice. Catch him Sat, Feb. 7 at The Woody Guthrie Center, 102 E. Brady St., Tulsa, or travel to a show in a neighboring city. For more information, visit www.woodyguthriecenter.org or www.beaujennings.com

Danish String Quartet

Photo by Caroline Bittencourt.
Photo by Caroline Bittencourt.
Photo by Caroline Bittencourt.

Sunday, Feb. 8  

These four musicians play the strings of the greats like Beethoven and Mozart. They have studied under world-renowned teachers and have played in major concert halls all over the world. Although they play with classical grace, they’ve coined themselves “modern Vikings” because of the amount of combined facial hair they often bring to the stage; their self-proclamation further highlights the quartet’s light-hearted nature. The original three Danes, Asbjorn, Rune and Frederik met at a summer camp for amateur musicians during their youth. The youngest at the camp, they instantly gravitated to one another, becoming good friends. That friendship quickly, and almost without notice, morphed into a successful string trio. In 2008, to bring them to a complete quartet, Norwegian cellist Fredrik joined in, the only non-Danish member. The Danish String Quartet loves playing music and hopes to continue sharing it with as many people as they can. You can enjoy the “hip” foursome at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.tulsapac.com.

Harlem Globetrotters

Photo by Laszlo Szirtesi / Shutterstock.com
Photo by Laszlo Szirtesi / Shutterstock.com
Photo by Laszlo Szirtesi / Shutterstock.com

Friday, Feb. 6 – Sunday, Feb. 8  

Don’t miss some crazy, mind-blowing basketball moves as the Harlem Globetrotters dribble, pass and dunk across the BOK Center’s court. The Harlem Globetrotters, a concept that began in 1926 as the Savoy Big Five, became known as they are today a year later in 1927. Over the years, the athleticism that graced the Globetrotters’ team has made its name iconic all over the world. This extremely athletic show, with a comedic twist and some out-of-this-world ball-handling skills, is entertaining for the whole family. And, every one of their shows includes some good ‘ole fan interaction; so stand up and get their attention! Don’t miss the Harlem Globetrotters as they take on the Washington Generals – their newest component trying to stop the hilarity. Both teams will take the BOK Center court on Friday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 8, at 3 p.m. Tickets range from $24-$120. For more information, visit www.bokcenter.com

The Mountaintop

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Photo by mutzphotography.com.
Photo by mutzphotography.com.

Friday, Feb. 6 – Sunday, Feb.15  

A stage will transform into the infamous Lorraine Motel, where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was fatally shot while on his balcony in 1968. Audiences will be captivated by this re-imaging of his final hours. A knock at the door will open the night to an unexpected visitor, who causes contemplation and concern to unravel King’s mind. The Mountaintop, winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Play, is “a spiritual march through the soul of a great man and the heart of a changing nation.” This play has graced stages in London and Broadway and will travel through Oklahoma City with a stretch at the Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall. Written by Katori Hall, The Mountaintop includes some adult themes and is directed for mature audiences. From Feb. 6 thru Feb. 15, you can see this play during 7:30 p.m. evening performances and 1:30 p.m. matinees. For more information, visit www.cityrep.com.

1958 Kodachrome : Interpreted

Watercolor by artist Whit Todd
Watercolor by artist Whit Todd

Friday, Feb. 6-28  

Lydai Beede Todd, born April 9, 1904, became an artist after being told a woman couldn’t become an architect. Whit Todd, her grandson, became an architect after being told artists don’t make a lot of money. In 1958, before Whit was even born, Lydai ventured through Mexico with Whit’s grandfather, documenting their trip using Kodachrome slides. After they passed away in 1966 and ’74, those same slides found their way into Whit’s hands. He became fascinated with the slides and intrigued to understand the artistry behind each one: what in each image was she trying to capture? This exhibit examines those slides, and that journey to Mexico, through Whit’s drawings and watercolor depictions of them. Opening Friday, Feb. 6, 1958 Kodachrome : Interpreted runs through Feb. 28 at Tulsa Artists’ Coalition Gallery, 9 East M.B. Brady, Tulsa. For more information, visit www.tacgallery.org.

 

Dancing With The Stars LIVE!

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Saturday, Jan. 31  

Tulsa audiences will get to see a brand new and exciting side of Dancing with the Stars – coined ABC’s leading entertainment show – that they haven’t before seen on the popular TV series. The touring production, Dancing with the Stars Live!, makes a stop at Tulsa’s Brady Theater on Saturday, Jan. 31, and will have audience members on the edge of their seats with its thrilling and upbeat numbers. Featuring some of your favorite stars and professional dancers from previous seasons, this one-of-a-kind tour will show off a number of familiar faces and their most memorable moments throughout the show. With completely original choreography, this production will give fans a unique and “romantic” experience like they’ve never seen. Seize the opportunity to see some great moves, from top professionals, dance across the Brady Theater stage. For more information, visit http://www.bradytheater.com/

Contributing writer Zoe Roberts.

Toast to the Arts

Toast to the Arts

Friday, Jan. 30

Benefitting the Fred Jones Jr. Museum at the University of Oklahoma’s student activities and special programming, the museum will host their Toast to the Arts fundraiser on Friday, Jan. 30. With tickets priced at $50 for Museum Association members and $60 for non-members, guests ages 21 and over are welcomed to experience the permanent collection in the museum, alongside live music, fine wine and local catering. Described as an “unforgettable evening,” by Stephanie O’Hara, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art Association Board president, travel through the museum and Toast to the Arts among colleagues, friends and family. Reserve a ticket for the 7 p.m. event to prepare for an all-encompassing art experience – reservations are required. For more information, visit www.ou.edu/fjjma

Contributing writer Zoe Roberts.

 

Joseph Glasco (U.S., 1925-1996) Untitled #7, 1989 Mixed media on canvas, 138 x 95 in. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, The University of Oklahoma, Norman; Fred Jones Memorial Fund Purchase, 1990
Joseph Glasco (U.S., 1925-1996) Untitled #7, 1989 Mixed media on canvas, 138 x 95 in. Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, The University of Oklahoma, Norman; Fred Jones Memorial Fund Purchase, 1990