On the Town: Warning – ‘Nunsense’ may be habit-forming By: Lillie-Beth Brinkman The Journal Record April 22, 2021
Lillie-Beth Brinkman
The “Nunsense” title alone lends itself to the description that Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma used to promote its latest production that opened Wednesday night at the Myriad Botanical Gardens in downtown Oklahoma City.
“‘Nunsense’ is habit-forming,” the news release stated, and the production lived up to that with lots of nun and light-hearted Catholic jokes, a zany storyline and, of course, in Lyric’s usual style, a very talented cast, all women.
Directed by Lyric’s Ashley Wells, the high-energy musical made good use of the round water stage in the Myriad Gardens Wednesday night, and being outdoors with the ducks and passersby again gave the production a wonderfully unique feel. I can’t urge people enough to support our outstanding cultural institutions like Lyric that continue to innovate and entertain in a m
On the Town: Spring brings music, arts, more fun By: Lillie-Beth Brinkman The Journal Record April 20, 2021
Lillie-Beth Brinkman
Things are picking up this spring in a somewhat normal way as COVID-19 rates drop, and I know all of us are ready to attend some of the wonderful community events we have been missing over the last year. So, three cheers to Oklahoma’s vaccination efforts, and let’s get our vaccinated selves out to enjoy upcoming gatherings – even with some restrictions, like masks, limited seating capacities, or outdoor-only venues.
First, on Friday, celebrate the week Oklahoma City’s annual Festival of the Arts would have begun during a Festival Spring Fling concert at the Jones Assembly. Join the Arts Council Oklahoma City at Jones in person or virtually at 7 p.m. for the celebration featuring Chase McCumber, The Aints, Ckai Dawson and Elevation Band performing on the patio.
On the Town: O’Hara to headline OKC Philharmonic fundraiser By: Lillie-Beth Brinkman The Journal Record April 16, 2021
Lillie-Beth Brinkman
Oklahoma native and Broadway star Kelli O’Hara will headline the OKC Philharmonic’s virtual fundraiser on May 20, the organization announced recently.
Beginning at 7:30 p.m., “An Evening With Kelli O’Hara” will feature the Broadway star, along with Jan McDaniel on piano and the philharmonic musicians. Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum are the presenting sponsor. The evening also includes special appearances by Jane Jayroe Gamble, OKC Phil’s board president-elect and honorary chairman of the event, and Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate. The musical programming will feature many of O’Hara’s favorite Broadway tunes and other musical selections.
On the Town: Rebuilding Together helps neighbors in need By: Lillie-Beth Brinkman The Journal Record April 15, 2021
Lillie-Beth Brinkman
More than 100 volunteers will gather April 24 to repair nine Oklahoma City metro-area homes as part of Rebuilding Together OKC’s National Rebuilding Month Initiative. These homes will receive critical home repairs to help some of our most vulnerable neighbors – seniors, veterans, people with disabilities and other families in need.
With the pandemic, ice storms, record low temperatures, it has been a tough year, said Lauren Sullivan, Rebuilding Together’s executive director, in a news release.
“Our organization is proud to help restore the homes and dignity of our neighbors who need it most,” she said.