Play with the light…read more Solid Light by Anthony McCall was such a fun experience. In a collaboration with the Tate Museum, the Oklahoma Contemporary Art Center has a very unique display. McCall's immersive light sculptures invite you to interact with but not touch the light. So much fun to walk through sculptural beams made of mist and projected light. This sensory experience was truly amazing. It was also a fun challenge to try to capture the images. The 2-D images on film barely scratch the surface of what you will enjoy in the Contemporary Arts Center. Ask questions to learn more. It was so interesting to hear about the installation. The center is just two floors of art. The exhibits change regularly. Parking and entry to the museum are both free. Enjoy the Solid Light.

Great space with unbelievable local art. The main exhibit when I visited was an array of masterful…read moreworks by local (or at least at one time based-in-Oklahoma) artists. I don't have enough adjectives for it! Lots of interactive pieces. The first floor was full of student art (from the adjacent studio I believe) and the third floor held a evocative exhibit, Jakian Parks: The Black Land. I wish I had had enough time to explore the grounds and the outside art. The best thing about OCAC is that it is free. (Please feel free to support this place and a $5 donation is encouraged.) I'm anxious to see what exhibits are on view the next time I'm in OKC.

I toured the new Midtown address of the OCU School of Law recently to check it out as a potential…read morelocation for Yelp events. First of all, I can say that all the trouble everyone went to to move the school to Midtown was well worth them effort. Students and professors will benefit from all that's happening down here, and the community at large will benefit from the up-and-coming professionals having a vested interest in continued improvement in the area, not to mention the dollars they'll all spend in the area when they're not in class. As a venue for special events, the exterior is impressive, the interior stately and it is centrally-located for folks. I can see hosting many different types of events here. It would be a perfect venue for something like a wine or cocktail tasting event or class. It's probably not a good fit for a 400 person, open bar extravaganza. It's probably also a little too business-y for a wedding. I mean, its a school, and it's also home to lots of employees who make the school work (think, office trappings), so you probably could not make it formal enough for a wedding. But for a fundraiser, or book-signing or a lecture, I think it is perfect. They do reserve the right to have complete say over who is able to use it, and for what purpose, but I think that's pretty standard practice for a university. The large patio at the front of the building is actually a very cool space and would make for an awesome event. I'd love to host something out there sometime, providing I could use the interior space as a back-up, since I've learned that you absolutely always have to have a back-up in the event of weather.

This place was SO fun! Holland and CeCe were so helpful and kind, I loved the live demonstration…read moreand teaching of course, but thought it was so neat there was the opportunity to paint your own thing/ your own way! The teacher Holland did a great job walking us through step by step and keeping the vibe fun! Highly recommend!

Girls night out at Pinot's Palette. It was a fun evening. The class size wasn't too big which I…read moreliked. We had an instructor who was knowledgeable and helpful....although her attempt at humor throughout the night fell flat. (Sorry). There was another gal there who ran the refreshment stand and also helped us. We could always easily get help if we needed it. The concession stand was pretty good. They had beer and wine and a bunch of canned stuff like margaritas and piña colada's, things like that. They also had soda and chips. It was a good "snack only" concession stand. Overall, we had a great night and I would highly recommend this place..

This place was such a vibe, the art is amazing, I never knew it was in the city and a gorgeous view…read moreof the vast. The owner designed the space with so much creativity and they teach schools around the area about art . I will be back with my kiddo

This is a really need historic looking building. For me, the building was as interesting as the…read moreart exhibit that was going on inside. Parking was relatively easy as we went in the evening. The gallery had a very fun atmosphere and we saw people of all types enjoying the show. As non-art-community people, I was worried if we would stick out or have a good time but I would say there is something for most everyone. My wife purchased a neat book about an Oklahoma artist at a low cost. Even if you cannot afford the art, you can still take home a momento!

Though I'm not taking back any of what I said the first time, I figured an update was due since I…read morewent to my second class. It probably took me 10 minutes of walking around to find the studio. Only after stopping a girl that was walking back to her car and asking, was I able to find it. The storefront is all window. Which is why I don't understand why they don't take artistic liberties and paint the windows (with something non-permanent) so passers-by can easily tell what the building's business is. After ordering a glass of wine, (at least they have some $5 glasses) and sitting near the front, I noticed that the painting at the front of the room was not the painting that I thought I would be doing. I brought my concern to the artist , and she informed me, after checking the calendar, that the painting I went for was actually on Tuesday. My bad. BUT! Chloe was awesome and got me some green and let me go at it making the painting I wanted, rather than following the class. Halfway through she found a copy of the painting and brought it over so I could look at it rather than at my dying phone (which was grainy because of the size of the picture anyways). In the end I was pretty happy with the painting though it wasn't exactly like the example - it's not supposed to be, right? The staff was a lot nicer this time around, but considering my overall experience and the price, I'm sticking with my 2*s

This place is awesome. Both time I went was for fundraiser events and the instructors made sure we…read morehad fun. They have a small bar but you can get anything from mixed drinks to a bottle of wine. They give you the colors you need (or would like to use) and walk you through the paintings. You are free to paint what ever you would like if you do not want to paint what the instructor is that session. There is also a coupon on Groupons!! :)

This is an amazing theatre program. They are a hard working couple who have brought their dream…read moreinto reality. They pick great stories and the performance are entertaining. You will appreciate the talent you see in the actors, stage hands, directors, and owners.

Talented , energetic, and innovative young couple who are extremely…read more passionate about theater. I have had the pleasure of watching Brenna and Justice perform for years. Dedicated to their clients and to the theater. I am looking forward to their production of Anne of Greene Gables. Family friendly fun for all ages. If you have a passion for acting or for theater check out Storyteller Theater.

I decided I needed to take a CPR class before the baby comes, and I needed to get it out of the way…read morebefore I get too big to do all the practice stuff on the dummies. I'm so glad I took the time to do it, and Red Cross was definitely the right choice for me. I recruited my sister and sister-in-law to go with me, since they had both mentioned they'd be interested. We took Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid. It was $110, and it took about 4 hours online, which you had to complete before going to the two hour evening class. I grumbled about how long the online portion took, but in the end, I realized I learned a lot from those simulations and I felt very prepared for the classroom portion. Our teacher, Vertina, was just the right mix of helpful and funny, and she really knew her stuff. This is one of those things you hope you'll never need to use, but it still provides a lot of peace of mind. If you do it, I definitely recommend doing it with friends.

Get your CPR certification on!…read more I'm required to have this certification for work, but who could hurt from knowing basic first aid and lifesaving skills? This is my 10th or so time being certified over the years (certifications last 2 years) and I never get tired of it. It's a lot like riding a bicycle, you may not do it all the time but when you never really forget. All the instructors I have ever met have been very knowledgeable and informative and kept the training easy, casual and comfortable. Hopefully you'll never need to use what you learn here, but in the event that you do, you can make a huge difference in the life of others.

Awesome student center with a nice cafeteria and Kitchen 1904, Alvin's Market (convenience store),…read morea swag or merchandise store, many nice lounges and the surrounding buildings of the library, dance & entertainment school, school of religion, department of exercise science, business school, film & media and other locations are incredible. Very beautiful campus as well - check it out!

My syllabus was not fulfilled. I got a master's in Non profit leadership, and the grant writing…read morecourse never happened. The non profit I had volunteered and worked at since age 11 would probably still be here if I had gotten the grant I applied for. I also was turned down for a few jobs when they found out I had no grant writing experience. I asked ocu if I could take some writing courses from a different masters program to make up for the mistake, and they said no.