EDMOND —
Home schooled students are welcome to join the variety of art classes offered at the Fine Arts Institute of Edmond, 27 East Edwards. Affordable classes range from one day to six-week sessions. Professional faculty members skilled in their area of expertise teach all ages and all stages in the friendly, creative atmosphere at the Fine Arts Institute, a nonprofit organization.
Students in first through 12th grades work at their own artistic level as they learn art techniques, styles and the elements of art and explore famous artists. Painting, drawing, mixed media and sculpting are covered.
Classes specifically for home schooled students are taught by Mimi Mason, Michelle Wiser and Arni Anderson. All classes at the Fine Arts Institute are appropriate for home schooled students. Teens are welcome to join adult classes. For a brochure or to enroll, call 340-4481 or visit www.edmondfine
arts.com.
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Home schoolers welcome at Fine Arts Institute
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Edmond Library sponsors watercolor painting class
Watercolors are among the most popular media for hobbyists who love to paint. The transparent luminosity has delighted viewers and artists since the Paleolithic days of cave painting.
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Tune performing at Lyric
In a special addition to Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma’s summer shows, theatre legend Tommy Tune will perform for two nights only at 8 p.m. July 18-19 at the Plaza Theatre. In his show “Taps, Tunes and Tall Tales,” Broadway’s tallest tapper dances, sings and tell-tales through 50 years of big-time showmanship.
“Last summer we had the pleasure of hosting the incredible Chita Rivera and now to have fellow legend Tommy Tune perform on Lyric’s stage is such an honor,” said Michael Baron, Lyric’s artistic director. “Seeing Tune’s show is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for many Oklahomans — it shouldn’t be missed.” -
'The Sound of Music lights up Summerstock's UCO stage
Summerstock Productions will present the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein classic “The Sound of Music” at UCO’s Mitchell Hall Theater today and Sunday and again June 21-23. Featured in the production, from left, are Dia Janae Baker as Maria, Marilyn Govich as Mother Abbess, Julianne Reed as Gretl and Scott Hynes as Captain von Trapp.
The production is directed by Matthew Alvin Brown. Show times are 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays.
Cost is $20 for adult tickets and $15 for student and senior citizen tickets. For tickets, call 974-3375 or go online to www.summerstockok.com. -
Blind fencing movie screens in OKC
The documentary, “Touché: A Blind Fencer’s Story,” by acclaimed producer/director George Adams, takes an emotional look at four people living in Oklahoma City who have either low or no vision as they learn the Olympic sport of fencing. The film begins a film festival run and Adams will screen his film here in Oklahoma City at 7 p.m. June 22 at the historic Paramount OKC Building downtown.
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6-11 Books
NOTE: Email dpeery@edmondsun.com to have your name entered into a drawing for the following titles: “The Mighty Lalouche” and/or “Alice-Miranda Takes the Stage” and/or “Bluebird.” Deadline is 10 a.m. June 17.
Winner will be notified by return email. Winner is responsible for picking up the book at The Edmond Sun at 123 S. Broadway. All entrants must be 18 or older to win. -
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Predicting the summer movie sleeper hit
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Local author tells all her PR secrets
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Edmond residents produce film showing at deadCENTER
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6-4 Good Reads
NOTE: Email dpeery@edmondsun.com to have your name entered into a drawing for the following titles: “Calvin Coconut: Extra Famous” and/or “Twinky the Dinky Dog” and/or “When Mermaids Sleep.” Deadline is 10 a.m. June 10. Winner will be notified by return email. Winner is responsible for picking up the book at The Edmond Sun at 123 S. Broadway. All entrants must be 18 or older to win.
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