The Norman Arts Council welcomes new venues to 2nd Friday Circuit of Art on June 11, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Iron Starr Barbeque, In the Raw Sushi, and Cafe Plaid have joined together for a special 2nd Friday celebration on the corner of Boyd Street and University Boulevard.

“Iron Starr Barbeque has recently become a Member Benefit Partner with the Arts Council. To show their appreciation for the City of Norman and for the Arts in Norman, they are hosting a celebration along with In the Raw and Cafe Plaid,” said Rick Fry, Norman Arts Council Executive Director.

Mark Williams and Wess McMichael will be providing entertainment throughout the evening for those riding the Trolley, enjoying Campus Corner, or dining at one of the restaurants.

As a special June gift from the Norman Arts Council, coupons are available in the Oklahoma Gazette and Norman Transcript for a free ride on the 2nd Friday Trolley provided by CART. The CART ride normally costs 50 cents per ride or $2.00 for the entire evening. The 2nd Friday Trolley runs from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. providing a connection with Downtown Norman, Campus Corner, and the University of Oklahoma Arts District.

The coupons also provide each person with a 10% discount at the same restaurants that provide a discount to Norman Arts Council members. There are well-established Norman favorites such as Coach’s Brewery and Bison Witches Bar & Deli.

“We want everyone to be able to experience how great it is to be a member of the Norman Arts Council,” said Fry.

The full list of Norman Arts Council Member Benefit Partners can be found online at www.normanarts.org/membership/individual.

Art goers will also be treated to wonderful art and music on the rest of the 2nd Friday Circuit of Art. From the Art “à la CART” at Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, to the Dixie Erickson opening reception at the Performing Arts Studio, to the special show at the Pink Elephant Cafe, there is no excuse to have nothing to do on the 2nd Friday of June.

A full list of events on 2nd Friday and more information can be found online at www.2ndFridayNorman.com.