Writers Group Set To Start As Part Of Cinematic Artists Of Norman

It’s fun to imagine yourself in the writing room of one of your favorite television shows, bouncing ideas around a table, creating story lines and interesting characters in Los Angeles or New York. Now, you will be able to do the same thing here in Norman, at the Cinematic Artists of Norman Writers’ Circle. Its inaugural meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Michelangelo’s Coffee and Wine Bar, 207 East Main St., Norman.

All interested writers and beginning writers are welcome.  Future meetings will be decided upon that evening.

University of Oklahoma instructor Kyle Bergersen will moderate the group. Bergersen is a member of the Writer’s Guild of America, West, and a prolific writer in film and television.

Cinematic Artists of Oklahoma is part of the Norman Arts Council.  It was founded by a group of local filmmakers, and strives to strengthen the community of filmmakers in Norman and the surrounding areas by providing valuable resources and outlets for local filmmakers.  No matter the age or experience level, CAN seeks to build a support system for the creativity of film and video, and seeks to grow the film industry’s interest in Norman. To join the Norman Arts Council, visit their website at www.normanarts.org.

For more information, contact Adam Beatty, chair, Cinematic Artists of Norman at (405) 355-3226 or email canchair@gmail.com.

Winter Wind Welcomes Chris Trapper

Chris Trapper’s ability to craft songs that are both elegant and accessible is evident on each solo CD in his deep discography.  Trapper will bring his lyrically driven roots–pop to the Winter Wind stage in the Norman Depot, 200 South Jones, on January 29 at 7:00 pm.  Tickets are $15.

Trapper’s live show is a favorite among fans.  His on–stage persona is warm and inclusive, his organic understanding of classic pop melody infectious. Audience members depart the venue at the end of the evening with the sense of having been truly entertained.  The New York Times calls Trapper’s work “classic pop perfection.”

With a prolific and impressive ability to pen songs, Trapper writes about real folks coping with real lives.  Described as an interesting blend of 1950’s pop, 1990’s rock and old-timey jazz, his music is laced with a properly jaded sense of humor and the essential survival tool of not taking oneself too seriously.

As a modern day singer–songwriter, Trapper is most known for his song This Time, the number one selling song on the Grammy nominated soundtrack for August Rush. Other high profile song placements in recent years include: The Devil Wears Prada; Me, Myself & Irene; Origin of the Species; Gun Shy; There’s Something About Mary; Say It Isn’t So; ER; All My Children; Brutally Normal; Malcolm In The Middle; and the theme song for WB Networks dramedy Pepper Dennis.

His songwriting collaborations with Great Big Sea earned Trapper two prestigious SOCAN awards.  He wrote seven songs for the Canadian Celtic-rock band, including their #1 single Sea Of No Cares from the certified–platinum Sea Of No Cares CD. Great Big Sea covered Trapper’s song Everything Shines and their version served as the debut single off their certified–gold Road Rage CD album.

Trapper began his career as principal songwriter and singer for the nationally acclaimed, late–90’s alternative rock trio The Push Stars (Capitol Records).  With four CD releases and several high profile national tours – including a run with Matchbox Twenty – The Push Stars served to establish Chris as the authentic talent he is.

To purchase concert tickets visit www.pasnorman.org, TicketStorm.com, or phone 405-307-9320.  PAS office and gallery hours are 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday in the Norman Depot.
Winter Wind Concerts are produced by The Performing Arts Studio and made possible in part by grants from the Norman Arts Council, the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.  Local sponsors include: Tom McAuliffe, Don Cies Read Estate; Cindy Merrick, Therapy in Motion; and Nancy McClellan.  Contributors are Glen Brown; Jack’s Pool Service; Skye Diers, Gingerbread Nursery School; Hugh and Keri Young; Dale Wares, Wares Properties; and Danna Primm.  Friends include Tom & Mary Cay Woodfin; Tom Cotrone; and The Grider Family.  Additional support comes from Cafe Plaid, The Montford Inn, and Bohemia Moveable Feast Caterers.

Theatre Organist Shares Stage with Trumpeter

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OU School of Dance to Present Annual  Young Choreographers’ Showcase, January 26-29, 2012

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Fowler Arts Education Award to Honor Extraordinary Efforts in Children’s Arts Education

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Murder Mystery Dinner Provides Fun & Fundraising for Sooner Theatre

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