Display of HONOR SONG at OKCMOA. (Photo/Nadia Tallroth) The First American artist, Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds created HONOR SONG, a striking exhibit showcased throughout the Oklahoma City Contemporary Museum of Art. Running from February 20, 2025, to August 4, 2025, his work is open to the public free of charge, offering…
“Light Left On”: Conversations in the Dark
Display of “Light Left On” at OCU Norick Art Center. (Photo/Bryan Cardinale-Powell) “A signal – an invitation – a warning; vacant and possessed. A light left on at night is common but not uncomplicated, like a photograph,” Bryan Cardinale-Powell, Associate Film Professor and Chair at Oklahoma City University describes his work. Currently on display at…
Penelope: A Modern Take on a Timeless Tale
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park debuted their first musical in 41 years. From February 20, 2025, to March 2, 2025, at the Paseo Indoor Theatre, Penelope took the stage, impressing audiences with a performance led by actress Amanda Lee and accompanied by a five-piece band: Dustin Morningstar (piano), Aaron Michael (violin/music director), Joseph Messick (viola),…
Touring High Schools and Performing at OkMEA: A Wind Ensemble’s Journey
Dr. Matthew Mailman, Professor of Conducting at Wanda L. Bass School of Music: “Celebrates 30th OCU Season The Oklahoma City University Wind Ensemble recently completed an exhilarating tour across northwest Arkansas, capped off by a stunning performance at the Oklahoma Music Educators Association (OkMEA) convention in Tulsa. In just four days, the ensemble played seven…
John Proctor is the Villain: The Art of Difficult Conversations
John Proctor is the Villain was performed in the Burg Theater at Oklahoma City University on September 26-29, 2024. Set in 2018, this play follows the story of a high school English class as they dissect The Crucible. Topics such as naive infatuation, feminism, sexual assault, and misused power dynamics illuminate the Metoo movement of…
Norick Exhibit: The Intersection of Art and Science
Many students either say they have a creative brain that does not compute science or a logical brain that does not understand art. Other stereotypes include science not considering emotions or art not considering real-to-life accuracy. Because of this way of thinking, there has been a divide between two critical topics that affect humans’ way…
