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‘Pope of Fools’ is good ‘Medicine’

In the 18th century, it wasunthinkable that a proper youngwoman should aspire to anythingmore than marrying a wealthyman. After all, how could she pos-sibly hope to take care of herselfif she didn’t? It wasn’t like therewere employment options forladies of good breeding backthen. There were no independentwomen.

There were plenty of womenwho wanted to be independent,though, and one in particular wholaid the groundwork for futuregenerations of female writers andnovelists to make a lot of moneyfrom their work — Miss JaneAusten, whose pre-fame life is thesubject of the lovely “BecomingJane” (2007).

Our story takes place in 1795,when we meet 20-year-old JaneAusten (Anne Hathaway), thespirited daughter of a countryminister (James Cromwell) andhis long-suffering wife (JulieWalters). Jane is the youngest ofeight children, and while theAusten family is loving and close-knit, there’s no denying that it’s

been tough going on a reverend’ssalary. Mrs. Austen would likenothing more than to see bothher beloved daughters marriedoff to rich men.

Jane wants no part of marryingfor money, though. To her moth-er’s dismay, Jane claims she’llonly marry for love. She has nointerest in the rich-yet-insuffer-ably-dull Mr. Wisley (LaurenceFox), who stands to inherit a for-tune from his snooty spinstergreat aunt, Lady Gresham(Maggie Smith). To Mrs.Austen’s further dismay, Janeplans to take make a living “bythe pen” writing romantic talesuntil she meets a man sheadores.

That man arrives sooner thanJane expects, when she encoun-ters the brash, penniless andsuper-sexy Tom Lefroy (JamesMcAvoy) at her sister

Cassandra’s engagement party.Tom, a law student in London, isvisiting his country relatives for amonth. He’s miserable to bestuck out here with all thesebumpkins — until he meetsJane.

Jane plays hard-to-get at first,but it isn’t long before she’sforced to admit she’s smitten withTom. The feeling is definitelymutual — and it’s about the worstthing that could happen to bothyoung lovers. Tom is entirelydependent on his rich uncle (IanRichardson) for his allowance,which, Uncle warns, will be cutoff if Tom goes against his wishesand marries someone as poor asJane. While Jane’s father wantsher to be happy, her mother ismortified that Jane would evenconsider a life of poverty withTom over a life of privilege withthe boring Mr. Wisley.

With society’s rules comingdown hard, Jane and Tom’s rela-tionship is doomed. But it’s an illwind that blows nogood; Austen’s love for Tomfueled the fire for “Sense and

Sensibility,” her first successfulnovel. She would go on to writefive more (two, including“Persuasion,” were published in1818, after her death at 41 theyear before).

“Becoming Jane” isn’t a truebiography of Jane Austen; theevents surrounding Tom havebeen quite romanticized, but I betJane would have approved. It’sbeautifully done, includingsuperb costumes — which seemmore like actual clothing thancostumes (a number of themwere used in the 2005 screen ver-sion of Austen’s “Pride andPrejudice”) — and gorgeousscenery (most of the movie wasshot in Ireland). Anne Hathawaylooks very 18th century, with herpale skin and dark hair, and doesa fine job as Jane, although herEnglish accent isn’t quite 100 per-cent. James McAvoy is so dash-ing as Tom it’s hard to see howanyone could resist running offwith him.

“Becoming Jane” is rated PGfor a brief bit of nudity. Check itout!

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The Jacobson HouseNative Art Center, 609Chautauqua Ave., will hostWeaving Traditions, fea-turing Native Americancultural activities, everyWednesday and Thursdayuntil the end of June andevery Tuesday in Apriland July.

Every Wednesday from7 to 9 p.m. renownedKiowa singer JohnHamilton and reveredPonca elder John Kemblewill alternate as leadsinger for the JacobsonHouse powwow singingsessions.

Every Thursday from 6to 8 p.m. Jacobson Housewill offer a free evening oflearning how to speak theKiowa language. A chil-dren’s session will be from

6 to 6:15 p.m. For more information

about Weaving Traditions,call Kricket Rhoads-Connywerdy at 366-1667,e-mailjacobsonhouse@gmail.com or visit www.jacobson-house.com or Facebook.

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Leaders of the state’slargest free indie musicfestival are encouragingsupporters to participate ina CarrotMob on April 2 indowntown Norman andshop at businesses thatmake the Norman MusicFestival possible.

Festival ChairmanRobert Ruiz said theNorman Music Festival’sCarrotMob is modeledafter events organized by

environmentalists to usetheir commercial influencein a positive way toencourage local business-es to adopt green initia-tives.

“This made me think,with all of the thousandsof supporters we have forthe festival, why couldn’twe do something positivefor the downtown retailerswho so graciously allow usto close Main Street andhold this festival?” Ruizsaid. “Through this event,we hope to bring down-town retailers some extrabusiness and ensure theirfuture support of theNorman Music Festival.”

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“This is a fun way toreveal our line-up whilealso serving a purpose,”Ruiz said.

The Norman MusicFestival will be April 28-30.For more information, visit

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rich and varied texture for herpaintings, each one will have dif-ferent media elements mixed intoher canvases.

Another surprising use of newsources in her collaged paintingsis her manipulation of digitalimagery from her computer —printed, cut, shaped and glued toher surface, under other layers ofpaint, wallpaper or other detritus.

The subject of the artist’s cur-rent show is the simple pear.

Visual variations and verbal punsare employed by Faseler to teasethe viewer and to express her joyin family and friends. For theartist, she sees the pear as a per-fect emblem of the human figure.She has included a pear — orpears — in all her paintings. Forexample, she dedicates one of herpaintings, “Sara Peara,” to herdaughter, using the family nick-name for her as the title. In otherpieces, she has hidden the pears,so that the surface has to be care-fully examined to solve the mys-

tery of the presence of the pear.Textured and complex,

Faseler’s paintings are also charac-terized by her sure sense of color.She has always had an affinity withcolor, and even with these mixedmedia works, her application ofpaint seems translucent and cre-ates a unifying principle for herwork.

Another facet of Faseler’s use ofcolor is the sense of optimismthey bring to her works. Theyenlighten her work, and this lightpervades the gallery.

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By Andrew W. GriffinFor Pop

Sounding like a soulful, poet-ic rocker, Oklahoma-nativeClay Berkes really shines onhis 2010 debut disc “Pope ofFools,” recorded under theband name Medicine Park.

And yes, it’s named afterthat nifty community nearLawton, the city where theArdmore-born Berkes spent achunk of his formative years.That red dirt is in his bloodand he is quick to say thatwhile he’s spent the pastdecade playing in Austin,Texas, his “heart is really inOklahoma.”

The independently releasedalbum, featuring a total of 10songs, ranges from the quirkyalterna-pop of “Who’s FoolingYou” to the whisper-cool of theRhett Miller-esque “DaphneWilkerson.” There’s even asong about his growing up inLawton called “Ahead Of YourTime.”

Talking to Pop recently,Berkes explained that he first

started playing music when hewas attending the University ofOklahoma in the mid-1990s,playing gigs at places such asLiberty D’s and The Deli.

“That’s where I got mychops,” recalled Berkes. “Butback then, it was about party-ing and having a good time,which we did.”

After OU, Berkes made thetransition to Austin, playing ina high-energy, folk-rock bandcalled Love County (there’s aMatthew Sweet-inspired alt-rocker on “Pope of Fools”titled “Love County Line,” Imight add), but over time,Berkes realized he was takingon all the band management-type responsibilities, leadinghim to realize that he could dohis own thing.

And that led to MedicinePark, a musical outfit that wasgiven some needed love andencouragement from producerGeorge Reiff. And really,Medicine Park is just Berkeson vocals and guitar with somehelp from some sidemen,including guitarist Jon

Sanchez, bassist Joshua Zarbo,keyboardist Brent Pendletonand drummer J.J. Johnson.

Berkes said that while heplayed around Austin andwrote songs, he hadn’t made arecord.

“I was writing and playingmusic and I thought, ‘If I’mgoing to do this, now is thetime,’” Berkes said.

And I should note thatBerkes got some assistance inthe studio from some top play-ers, including former Son Voltguitarists Brad Rice and ChrisMasterson (Rice is now withKeith Urban).

And the disc is great. It hasa mature feel. Listening to thesweeping orchestral-pop ofalbum closer “Perfect Time”helps you realize Berkes is atruly talented guy.

With “Pope of Fools” underhis belt, Berkes said he has feltthe call of Nashville in recentmonths and plans to “ramblethat way after I cut my nextrecord.”

Interestingly, Berkes filmeda video for an edited version of

the song “It’s the Right Way,”directed by Lawton native andOU grad Amy Cargill.

“I thought it would be coolto use that tune. I thought Icould include photos and stillsand tell the Medicine Parkstory with that song,” Berkessaid. “It felt right.”

He also hopes to play live inOklahoma sometime soon,either in Norman, OklahomaCity or both.

“I don’t know what it isabout Oklahoma, but it’swhere my heart is,” Berkessaid.

By Doug HillFor The Transcript

Several years ago, wewere walking through thePaseo Arts Festival andheard Susan Gibson’sunmistakable voice. Overthe noisy crowd — mostof whom weren’t listeningto the music — and longbefore we could see her,there was no doubt thatwas Gibson singing.

She’s a TexasPanhandle stylist with avoice that’s both beautifuland unique. No onesounds like this womanwho has been sharing her

gift at clubs, house venuesand festivals for more than14 years.

Her latest release,“Tightrope” is essentialSusan Gibson, (vocals/gui-tar) and features only oneaccompanying musician,Gabe Rhodes(guitars/misc. percus-sion). Rhodes co-producedthis shimmering 10 track,all-original album withGibson.

“It’s Raining OutsideToday, Hooray!” is a songthat leaves no doubt she’sa child of the Southwest.In our land of drought anddry creek beds, rain

shouldn’t be bluesmetaphor. Rain brings life.

Gibson’s joyful hymn isa tribute to the tirelessprairie firefighters of thevolunteer fire departmentin the Amarillo, Texas,area.

One of Gibson’s most

endearing song writingqualities is that her com-positions all have the ringof truth. Nothing soundscontrived or strained. Shewrites from the heart,whether it’s about takingin a stray mutt or memori-alizing a friend’s old guitarwith a remarkable history.

As you might imagine,the title track examinesdanger, hope and uncer-tainty up high. For me,that’s not Susan Gibson.She’s right down here onearth, singing with angelicvocals.

Album: “Popeof Fools”Artist: ClayBerkes Label:IndependentlyreleasedReview: It has a mature feel.Listening to the sweepingorchestral-pop of album closer“Perfect Time” helps you real-ize Berkes is a truly talentedguy.

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Gypsies are are said to blend theirmusical style with whatever ethnici-ties they encounter in their travels.

Gypsy Wind is such a group andexists to play fusions of EasternEuropean, Middle Eastern, Latinoand American pop.

The group, with its strings, flute,gypsy guitar, accordion and percus-sion, will perform at 7:30 p.m.Saturday at the Norman PerformingArts Center at the Norman TrainDepot. Admission is free.

Their performances, reminiscentof Django Rheinhardt, are mainlyaround the Oklahoma City Metroarea.

Gibson delivers more from the heart

Album: “Tightrope”Artist: Susan Gibson Label: IndependentlyreleasedReview: Essential SusanGibson, whose angelicvocals deliver a heartfeltperformance.

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By Elizabeth BurrFor The Transcript

Artists Corazon Watkins andCarolyn Faseler are mixed-mediaartists; but it is how they apply thisdescription to their work thatallows us to see the wide possibili-ties that lurk within this term.

The artists bring their past artis-tic experiences to this currentshow. Watkins draws upon herwork as a sculptor and ceramicist,and Faseler’s background in paint-ing affects her application of mixedmedia.

For her contribution to this exhi-bition, Watkins created 26 shadowboxes, all of which measure 9 inch-es by 9 inches by 3 inches. Each ofthese boxes contains elements offound objects, personal items, andreconfigured figurines, which havebeen enclosed in their own worlds.

Watkins’ has varnished theseboxes and used a wax-and-paintbased medium called encaustic.This medium gives a softness andtranslucency to the surfaces ofthese objects.

Each of her enclosed boxes hasa quotation attached to it. Theseepigraphs have been culled fromphilosophers, novelists, journalistsand other celebrated figures.Watkins’ quotations provide a keyto the meaning of the objects with-in her boxes; they are a commen-

tary on the world as found by theartist. This world she wants us tosee is one that reveals deep socialconcerns — racism, discrimination,and misuses of religion, all subjectsthat the artist feels deeply about.

The artist’s creation of theseintricate shadow boxes is an indica-tion of her sculptural activities. Hershadow boxes make reference tothose whimsical boxes made byJoseph Cornell. But the differencesbetween Cornell and Watkins arenoteworthy.

Cornell almost always sealed hisshadow-boxes with a glass pane;Watkins leaves her boxesunsealed. Her world is notenclosed, but presents a tactile,sculptural environment to the view-er. And, while Cornell’s boxesoften were lighthearted and fanci-ful, Watkins’ works reflect thebeauty and emotional depth of theartist’s eye.

Faseler’s mixed media paintingsdovetail excellently with Watkins’work. Faseler, too, has been inven-

tive in her construction of herpaintings. With a generous eye,she has applied acrylic paint, news-paper, stamps, stencils, cardboard,cloth and cheesecloth, embossedwallpaper and even glitter as justsome of her mixed-media sources.

The artist works by adding lay-ers upon layers upon her surface.She may start with newsprint, addmore layers of paint, use a blackmarker or charcoal — and thenscrape through some of these lay-ers to reveal the mysterious news-paper headlines that have beenuncovered.

This process of layering andscraping is continued by Faseleruntil “nothing can be added orremoved to my satisfaction.”Because the artist wants to have a

Mixed-media artists show new works

• Artists Corazon Watkins andCarolyn Faseler showcase theirnew works.•• Opening reception 6 to 9 p.m. • Exhibition continues throughApril 18.•• Firehouse Art Center, 444 S.Flood Ave.

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some people to evenadmit having them, letalone model for me.”

She made a smallsculpture that could betitled “The Hand ofFate.”

It’s a diminutivehuman hand from thewrist up and cuppedslightly. Painted severalcolors with a multitudeof patterns and decora-tive flourishes, crypticsymbols, mysterious pic-tures and half wordsadorn its surface.

Elise’s drawings tendto recall illustrationsfrom another era. Shecites Aubrey Beardsley,Dame Darcy andEdward Gorey amongher influences.

“I like anything fromthe Victorian era,” shesaid. “Even their news-paper advertisementscan be amazing.”

Old movie posters,murder mystery coversand science fiction mag-azines draw her atten-tion for their dramaticand “painterly” qualities.

“I’m just really

annoyed withPhotoshop,” Elise said.“And how just every-thing has become socomputerized. It’s notimpressive and lacksany artistic merit.”

Nichols believes thatmany people have aneed to create and evenif it’s not fine art, theimpulse is the same.

“Whether you’recooking, knitting or pin-striping a car there’s aneed to do somethingwith your time,” shesaid. “It’s not very satis-fying just sitting aroundand watching life passyou by.”

Tonight you can seewhat Elise and Nicholshave been doing withtheir time and there’s anadded bonus for attend-ing the show.

“I’m making cupcakesto bring,” Nichols said.“Root beer and vanillafrosting topped with PopRocks and ones withChocolate Chipotle-Orange icing.”

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This world she wants us tosee is one that reveals deepsocial concerns — racism,discrimination, andmisuses of religion — allsubjects that the artist feelsdeeply about.

on shadow boxes by Corazon Watkins

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By Doug HillFor The Transcript

New Norman music and arts cooper-ative adds to tonight’s 2nd Friday ArtWalk festivities with a showing of con-cert posters, sculpture and paintings byErica Nichols and Erin Elise.

At 7 tonight Downtown Sound, 115S. Crawford, will be hosting a mixedmedia art show by Norman residentsNichols and Elise.

There’s no admission charge and theart will be available for purchase.

Both women are recent graduates ofOU’s studio art program and are activeparticipants in Norman’s current artis-tic renaissance.

“Interest has really increased sincethe 2nd Friday Art Walks started,”Nichols said during an interview earlierthis week. “It’s exciting because peopleare becoming aware that everyone canparticipate and not just those in-the-know.”

Nichols has a “military brat” back-ground living in several varied loca-tions and Elise is from Texas.

They chose to remain in Normanafter graduation in no small partbecause of the artistic opportunitieshere.

“Instead of wanting to get out ofOklahoma and make it big someplaceelse, a lot of people are focused onmaking this an interesting place tolive,” Elise said. “There’s so much tal-ent of all kinds here.”

She described a community wherecreative ideas are coming to fruitionand people from many different disci-plines are working together on a vari-ety of projects.

Day jobs pay the bills but Nicholsand Elise don’t waste leisure time

watching TV in a city where poetryreadings, concerts and art happeningsfill the calendar.

Elise is part of this imaginative crosspollination, making fliers, show postersand album cover designs for localmusicians. “Music is a huge influencein what I do,” she said. “I’m inspired bydifferent bands and their sounds.” Shecreates monthly showcase fliers forZanzibar! record label, all art for theband Psychotic Reaction and randomrequests from other outfits for festivalposters. Elise also does drawings offemale figures and abstract floraldesigns with landscape elements.

Nichols’ recent work has includedenamel painting on acrylic board. “Thesubjects are frequently women, usingbright colors,” she said. “They tend tobe more light-hearted than some of myother paintings.”

Typical of this would be a fur-facedwolf girl in a lime green bikini thatNichols produced.

“My inspiration comes from hot rodculture, horror films and comic books,”she said. “It’s all pretty low-brow buthorror movies have been a vehicle forsome powerful socio-political commen-tary and often with the humor elementembedded in it that I like.”

Nichols was wearing a vibrant purpleand poison apple green “Creature fromthe Black Lagoon” T-shirt. Her armsare elaborately inked with multi-col-ored tattoos.

“Some of my more recent workreflects Ed (“Big Daddy”) Roth’s carstuff,” Nichols said. “And right now I’mworking on some Star Wars pieces.”She has also painted a series on canvasdepicting dermatology disorders.

“Rashes,” she said. “It’s hard for

Downtown Soundart show featuresNichols, Elise

All events are free from 6 p.m.until at least 9 p.m. More infor-mation is available online atwww.2ndFridayNorman.com.• Jacobson House: Exhibit fea-turing Kiowa artist JamesAuchiah, with a lecture by guestco-curator Kevin Warren Smithfrom 7 to 8 p.m. at theJacobson House, 609Chautauqua Ave.• Fred Jones Jr. Museum ofArt: “Á la CART” featuring tem-pera paintings for the art activi-ty, artists performing nontradi-tional Native-inspired folk musicand two films by deadCENTERFilm Festival. • STASH: Fire dancing per-formances and artist ThomasShahan at 412 E. Main St.• Performing Arts Studio: PLSBig Read Kickoff Celebration atThe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave.• Norman Music Festival:Wine Share, 6 to 9 p.m. at FIVEin the annex behind STASH,412 E. Main St.• Firehouse Art Center:Corazon Watkins and CarolynFaseler exhibition• Dreamer Concepts Studio &Foundation: Opening recep-tion for Dreamer 32: Designs forMaturity, Possibilities andRealities for Positive Aging inNorman and Beyond. • Norman Convention andVisitors Bureau: Lobby demoli-tion at 223 E. Main St.• Gallery 123: First anniver-sary exhibit featuring new artistsat 123 E. Main St.• MAINSITE ContemporaryArt: Reception for the photogra-phy of Steven Poster at 122 E.Main St.• Maggy’s Thread Design:Handmade and one-of-a-kinditems on display and for saleupstairs at 122 E. Main St.(above MAINSITE).• Sandalwood & Sage:Working with ClayDemonstration & Celtic PotteryShowcase by Tracey Garrisonfrom 6 to 10 p.m. at 322 E.Main St.• Sonder Music, Dance, Art:Patrick Roberts will perform gui-tar-generated sound sculpturesat 8 p.m. at 225 E. Gray St.Also, Immagini d’Italia photogra-phy exhibition.

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By Elizabeth BurrFor The Transcript

Artists Corazon Watkins andCarolyn Faseler are mixed-mediaartists; but it is how they apply thisdescription to their work thatallows us to see the wide possibili-ties that lurk within this term.

The artists bring their past artis-tic experiences to this currentshow. Watkins draws upon herwork as a sculptor and ceramicist,and Faseler’s background in paint-ing affects her application of mixedmedia.

For her contribution to this exhi-bition, Watkins created 26 shadowboxes, all of which measure 9 inch-es by 9 inches by 3 inches. Each ofthese boxes contains elements offound objects, personal items, andreconfigured figurines, which havebeen enclosed in their own worlds.

Watkins’ has varnished theseboxes and used a wax-and-paintbased medium called encaustic.This medium gives a softness andtranslucency to the surfaces ofthese objects.

Each of her enclosed boxes hasa quotation attached to it. Theseepigraphs have been culled fromphilosophers, novelists, journalistsand other celebrated figures.Watkins’ quotations provide a keyto the meaning of the objects with-in her boxes; they are a commen-

tary on the world as found by theartist. This world she wants us tosee is one that reveals deep socialconcerns — racism, discrimination,and misuses of religion, all subjectsthat the artist feels deeply about.

The artist’s creation of theseintricate shadow boxes is an indica-tion of her sculptural activities. Hershadow boxes make reference tothose whimsical boxes made byJoseph Cornell. But the differencesbetween Cornell and Watkins arenoteworthy.

Cornell almost always sealed hisshadow-boxes with a glass pane;Watkins leaves her boxesunsealed. Her world is notenclosed, but presents a tactile,sculptural environment to the view-er. And, while Cornell’s boxesoften were lighthearted and fanci-ful, Watkins’ works reflect thebeauty and emotional depth of theartist’s eye.

Faseler’s mixed media paintingsdovetail excellently with Watkins’work. Faseler, too, has been inven-

tive in her construction of herpaintings. With a generous eye,she has applied acrylic paint, news-paper, stamps, stencils, cardboard,cloth and cheesecloth, embossedwallpaper and even glitter as justsome of her mixed-media sources.

The artist works by adding lay-ers upon layers upon her surface.She may start with newsprint, addmore layers of paint, use a blackmarker or charcoal — and thenscrape through some of these lay-ers to reveal the mysterious news-paper headlines that have beenuncovered.

This process of layering andscraping is continued by Faseleruntil “nothing can be added orremoved to my satisfaction.”Because the artist wants to have a

Mixed-media artists show new works

• Artists Corazon Watkins andCarolyn Faseler showcase theirnew works.•• Opening reception 6 to 9 p.m. • Exhibition continues throughApril 18.•• Firehouse Art Center, 444 S.Flood Ave.

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some people to evenadmit having them, letalone model for me.”

She made a smallsculpture that could betitled “The Hand ofFate.”

It’s a diminutivehuman hand from thewrist up and cuppedslightly. Painted severalcolors with a multitudeof patterns and decora-tive flourishes, crypticsymbols, mysterious pic-tures and half wordsadorn its surface.

Elise’s drawings tendto recall illustrationsfrom another era. Shecites Aubrey Beardsley,Dame Darcy andEdward Gorey amongher influences.

“I like anything fromthe Victorian era,” shesaid. “Even their news-paper advertisementscan be amazing.”

Old movie posters,murder mystery coversand science fiction mag-azines draw her atten-tion for their dramaticand “painterly” qualities.

“I’m just really

annoyed withPhotoshop,” Elise said.“And how just every-thing has become socomputerized. It’s notimpressive and lacksany artistic merit.”

Nichols believes thatmany people have aneed to create and evenif it’s not fine art, theimpulse is the same.

“Whether you’recooking, knitting or pin-striping a car there’s aneed to do somethingwith your time,” shesaid. “It’s not very satis-fying just sitting aroundand watching life passyou by.”

Tonight you can seewhat Elise and Nicholshave been doing withtheir time and there’s anadded bonus for attend-ing the show.

“I’m making cupcakesto bring,” Nichols said.“Root beer and vanillafrosting topped with PopRocks and ones withChocolate Chipotle-Orange icing.”

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This world she wants us tosee is one that reveals deepsocial concerns — racism,discrimination, andmisuses of religion — allsubjects that the artist feelsdeeply about.

on shadow boxes by Corazon Watkins

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By Doug HillFor The Transcript

New Norman music and arts cooper-ative adds to tonight’s 2nd Friday ArtWalk festivities with a showing of con-cert posters, sculpture and paintings byErica Nichols and Erin Elise.

At 7 tonight Downtown Sound, 115S. Crawford, will be hosting a mixedmedia art show by Norman residentsNichols and Elise.

There’s no admission charge and theart will be available for purchase.

Both women are recent graduates ofOU’s studio art program and are activeparticipants in Norman’s current artis-tic renaissance.

“Interest has really increased sincethe 2nd Friday Art Walks started,”Nichols said during an interview earlierthis week. “It’s exciting because peopleare becoming aware that everyone canparticipate and not just those in-the-know.”

Nichols has a “military brat” back-ground living in several varied loca-tions and Elise is from Texas.

They chose to remain in Normanafter graduation in no small partbecause of the artistic opportunitieshere.

“Instead of wanting to get out ofOklahoma and make it big someplaceelse, a lot of people are focused onmaking this an interesting place tolive,” Elise said. “There’s so much tal-ent of all kinds here.”

She described a community wherecreative ideas are coming to fruitionand people from many different disci-plines are working together on a vari-ety of projects.

Day jobs pay the bills but Nicholsand Elise don’t waste leisure time

watching TV in a city where poetryreadings, concerts and art happeningsfill the calendar.

Elise is part of this imaginative crosspollination, making fliers, show postersand album cover designs for localmusicians. “Music is a huge influencein what I do,” she said. “I’m inspired bydifferent bands and their sounds.” Shecreates monthly showcase fliers forZanzibar! record label, all art for theband Psychotic Reaction and randomrequests from other outfits for festivalposters. Elise also does drawings offemale figures and abstract floraldesigns with landscape elements.

Nichols’ recent work has includedenamel painting on acrylic board. “Thesubjects are frequently women, usingbright colors,” she said. “They tend tobe more light-hearted than some of myother paintings.”

Typical of this would be a fur-facedwolf girl in a lime green bikini thatNichols produced.

“My inspiration comes from hot rodculture, horror films and comic books,”she said. “It’s all pretty low-brow buthorror movies have been a vehicle forsome powerful socio-political commen-tary and often with the humor elementembedded in it that I like.”

Nichols was wearing a vibrant purpleand poison apple green “Creature fromthe Black Lagoon” T-shirt. Her armsare elaborately inked with multi-col-ored tattoos.

“Some of my more recent workreflects Ed (“Big Daddy”) Roth’s carstuff,” Nichols said. “And right now I’mworking on some Star Wars pieces.”She has also painted a series on canvasdepicting dermatology disorders.

“Rashes,” she said. “It’s hard for

Downtown Soundart show featuresNichols, Elise

All events are free from 6 p.m.until at least 9 p.m. More infor-mation is available online atwww.2ndFridayNorman.com.• Jacobson House: Exhibit fea-turing Kiowa artist JamesAuchiah, with a lecture by guestco-curator Kevin Warren Smithfrom 7 to 8 p.m. at theJacobson House, 609Chautauqua Ave.• Fred Jones Jr. Museum ofArt: “Á la CART” featuring tem-pera paintings for the art activi-ty, artists performing nontradi-tional Native-inspired folk musicand two films by deadCENTERFilm Festival. • STASH: Fire dancing per-formances and artist ThomasShahan at 412 E. Main St.• Performing Arts Studio: PLSBig Read Kickoff Celebration atThe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave.• Norman Music Festival:Wine Share, 6 to 9 p.m. at FIVEin the annex behind STASH,412 E. Main St.• Firehouse Art Center:Corazon Watkins and CarolynFaseler exhibition• Dreamer Concepts Studio &Foundation: Opening recep-tion for Dreamer 32: Designs forMaturity, Possibilities andRealities for Positive Aging inNorman and Beyond. • Norman Convention andVisitors Bureau: Lobby demoli-tion at 223 E. Main St.• Gallery 123: First anniver-sary exhibit featuring new artistsat 123 E. Main St.• MAINSITE ContemporaryArt: Reception for the photogra-phy of Steven Poster at 122 E.Main St.• Maggy’s Thread Design:Handmade and one-of-a-kinditems on display and for saleupstairs at 122 E. Main St.(above MAINSITE).• Sandalwood & Sage:Working with ClayDemonstration & Celtic PotteryShowcase by Tracey Garrisonfrom 6 to 10 p.m. at 322 E.Main St.• Sonder Music, Dance, Art:Patrick Roberts will perform gui-tar-generated sound sculpturesat 8 p.m. at 225 E. Gray St.Also, Immagini d’Italia photogra-phy exhibition.

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The Jacobson HouseNative Art Center, 609Chautauqua Ave., will hostWeaving Traditions, fea-turing Native Americancultural activities, everyWednesday and Thursdayuntil the end of June andevery Tuesday in Apriland July.

Every Wednesday from7 to 9 p.m. renownedKiowa singer JohnHamilton and reveredPonca elder John Kemblewill alternate as leadsinger for the JacobsonHouse powwow singingsessions.

Every Thursday from 6to 8 p.m. Jacobson Housewill offer a free evening oflearning how to speak theKiowa language. A chil-dren’s session will be from

6 to 6:15 p.m. For more information

about Weaving Traditions,call Kricket Rhoads-Connywerdy at 366-1667,e-mailjacobsonhouse@gmail.com or visit www.jacobson-house.com or Facebook.

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Leaders of the state’slargest free indie musicfestival are encouragingsupporters to participate ina CarrotMob on April 2 indowntown Norman andshop at businesses thatmake the Norman MusicFestival possible.

Festival ChairmanRobert Ruiz said theNorman Music Festival’sCarrotMob is modeledafter events organized by

environmentalists to usetheir commercial influencein a positive way toencourage local business-es to adopt green initia-tives.

“This made me think,with all of the thousandsof supporters we have forthe festival, why couldn’twe do something positivefor the downtown retailerswho so graciously allow usto close Main Street andhold this festival?” Ruizsaid. “Through this event,we hope to bring down-town retailers some extrabusiness and ensure theirfuture support of theNorman Music Festival.”

Ruiz said his specificgoal is to double down-town retail sales April 2 tomake up for any lost salesduring the festival, whichis April 28-30.

“We are asking all of

the Norman MusicFestival supporters outthere to delay the pur-chase of that next piece offurniture, to hold off onbuying that engagementring, to wait on stockingup on some nonperishablegroceries, to take pause ingetting geared up forspring wardrobes andcome instead to downtownNorman to do all of thatshopping on April 2.”

Ruiz said one luckyshopper will win a pair ofVIP tickets to the festivaland with each purchase,shoppers have the oppor-tunity to unearth the line-up for the festival.

“This is a fun way toreveal our line-up whilealso serving a purpose,”Ruiz said.

The Norman MusicFestival will be April 28-30.For more information, visit

www.normanmusicfesti-val.com/2011.

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rich and varied texture for herpaintings, each one will have dif-ferent media elements mixed intoher canvases.

Another surprising use of newsources in her collaged paintingsis her manipulation of digitalimagery from her computer —printed, cut, shaped and glued toher surface, under other layers ofpaint, wallpaper or other detritus.

The subject of the artist’s cur-rent show is the simple pear.

Visual variations and verbal punsare employed by Faseler to teasethe viewer and to express her joyin family and friends. For theartist, she sees the pear as a per-fect emblem of the human figure.She has included a pear — orpears — in all her paintings. Forexample, she dedicates one of herpaintings, “Sara Peara,” to herdaughter, using the family nick-name for her as the title. In otherpieces, she has hidden the pears,so that the surface has to be care-fully examined to solve the mys-

tery of the presence of the pear.Textured and complex,

Faseler’s paintings are also charac-terized by her sure sense of color.She has always had an affinity withcolor, and even with these mixedmedia works, her application ofpaint seems translucent and cre-ates a unifying principle for herwork.

Another facet of Faseler’s use ofcolor is the sense of optimismthey bring to her works. Theyenlighten her work, and this lightpervades the gallery.

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By Andrew W. GriffinFor Pop

Sounding like a soulful, poet-ic rocker, Oklahoma-nativeClay Berkes really shines onhis 2010 debut disc “Pope ofFools,” recorded under theband name Medicine Park.

And yes, it’s named afterthat nifty community nearLawton, the city where theArdmore-born Berkes spent achunk of his formative years.That red dirt is in his bloodand he is quick to say thatwhile he’s spent the pastdecade playing in Austin,Texas, his “heart is really inOklahoma.”

The independently releasedalbum, featuring a total of 10songs, ranges from the quirkyalterna-pop of “Who’s FoolingYou” to the whisper-cool of theRhett Miller-esque “DaphneWilkerson.” There’s even asong about his growing up inLawton called “Ahead Of YourTime.”

Talking to Pop recently,Berkes explained that he first

started playing music when hewas attending the University ofOklahoma in the mid-1990s,playing gigs at places such asLiberty D’s and The Deli.

“That’s where I got mychops,” recalled Berkes. “Butback then, it was about party-ing and having a good time,which we did.”

After OU, Berkes made thetransition to Austin, playing ina high-energy, folk-rock bandcalled Love County (there’s aMatthew Sweet-inspired alt-rocker on “Pope of Fools”titled “Love County Line,” Imight add), but over time,Berkes realized he was takingon all the band management-type responsibilities, leadinghim to realize that he could dohis own thing.

And that led to MedicinePark, a musical outfit that wasgiven some needed love andencouragement from producerGeorge Reiff. And really,Medicine Park is just Berkeson vocals and guitar with somehelp from some sidemen,including guitarist Jon

Sanchez, bassist Joshua Zarbo,keyboardist Brent Pendletonand drummer J.J. Johnson.

Berkes said that while heplayed around Austin andwrote songs, he hadn’t made arecord.

“I was writing and playingmusic and I thought, ‘If I’mgoing to do this, now is thetime,’” Berkes said.

And I should note thatBerkes got some assistance inthe studio from some top play-ers, including former Son Voltguitarists Brad Rice and ChrisMasterson (Rice is now withKeith Urban).

And the disc is great. It hasa mature feel. Listening to thesweeping orchestral-pop ofalbum closer “Perfect Time”helps you realize Berkes is atruly talented guy.

With “Pope of Fools” underhis belt, Berkes said he has feltthe call of Nashville in recentmonths and plans to “ramblethat way after I cut my nextrecord.”

Interestingly, Berkes filmeda video for an edited version of

the song “It’s the Right Way,”directed by Lawton native andOU grad Amy Cargill.

“I thought it would be coolto use that tune. I thought Icould include photos and stillsand tell the Medicine Parkstory with that song,” Berkessaid. “It felt right.”

He also hopes to play live inOklahoma sometime soon,either in Norman, OklahomaCity or both.

“I don’t know what it isabout Oklahoma, but it’swhere my heart is,” Berkessaid.

By Doug HillFor The Transcript

Several years ago, wewere walking through thePaseo Arts Festival andheard Susan Gibson’sunmistakable voice. Overthe noisy crowd — mostof whom weren’t listeningto the music — and longbefore we could see her,there was no doubt thatwas Gibson singing.

She’s a TexasPanhandle stylist with avoice that’s both beautifuland unique. No onesounds like this womanwho has been sharing her

gift at clubs, house venuesand festivals for more than14 years.

Her latest release,“Tightrope” is essentialSusan Gibson, (vocals/gui-tar) and features only oneaccompanying musician,Gabe Rhodes(guitars/misc. percus-sion). Rhodes co-producedthis shimmering 10 track,all-original album withGibson.

“It’s Raining OutsideToday, Hooray!” is a songthat leaves no doubt she’sa child of the Southwest.In our land of drought anddry creek beds, rain

shouldn’t be bluesmetaphor. Rain brings life.

Gibson’s joyful hymn isa tribute to the tirelessprairie firefighters of thevolunteer fire departmentin the Amarillo, Texas,area.

One of Gibson’s most

endearing song writingqualities is that her com-positions all have the ringof truth. Nothing soundscontrived or strained. Shewrites from the heart,whether it’s about takingin a stray mutt or memori-alizing a friend’s old guitarwith a remarkable history.

As you might imagine,the title track examinesdanger, hope and uncer-tainty up high. For me,that’s not Susan Gibson.She’s right down here onearth, singing with angelicvocals.

Album: “Popeof Fools”Artist: ClayBerkes Label:IndependentlyreleasedReview: It has a mature feel.Listening to the sweepingorchestral-pop of album closer“Perfect Time” helps you real-ize Berkes is a truly talentedguy.

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‘Pope of Fools’ is good ‘Medicine’

Pop Staff

Gypsies are are said to blend theirmusical style with whatever ethnici-ties they encounter in their travels.

Gypsy Wind is such a group andexists to play fusions of EasternEuropean, Middle Eastern, Latinoand American pop.

The group, with its strings, flute,gypsy guitar, accordion and percus-sion, will perform at 7:30 p.m.Saturday at the Norman PerformingArts Center at the Norman TrainDepot. Admission is free.

Their performances, reminiscentof Django Rheinhardt, are mainlyaround the Oklahoma City Metroarea.

Gibson delivers more from the heart

Album: “Tightrope”Artist: Susan Gibson Label: IndependentlyreleasedReview: Essential SusanGibson, whose angelicvocals deliver a heartfeltperformance.

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In the 18th century, it wasunthinkable that a proper youngwoman should aspire to anythingmore than marrying a wealthyman. After all, how could she pos-sibly hope to take care of herselfif she didn’t? It wasn’t like therewere employment options forladies of good breeding backthen. There were no independentwomen.

There were plenty of womenwho wanted to be independent,though, and one in particular wholaid the groundwork for futuregenerations of female writers andnovelists to make a lot of moneyfrom their work — Miss JaneAusten, whose pre-fame life is thesubject of the lovely “BecomingJane” (2007).

Our story takes place in 1795,when we meet 20-year-old JaneAusten (Anne Hathaway), thespirited daughter of a countryminister (James Cromwell) andhis long-suffering wife (JulieWalters). Jane is the youngest ofeight children, and while theAusten family is loving and close-knit, there’s no denying that it’s

been tough going on a reverend’ssalary. Mrs. Austen would likenothing more than to see bothher beloved daughters marriedoff to rich men.

Jane wants no part of marryingfor money, though. To her moth-er’s dismay, Jane claims she’llonly marry for love. She has nointerest in the rich-yet-insuffer-ably-dull Mr. Wisley (LaurenceFox), who stands to inherit a for-tune from his snooty spinstergreat aunt, Lady Gresham(Maggie Smith). To Mrs.Austen’s further dismay, Janeplans to take make a living “bythe pen” writing romantic talesuntil she meets a man sheadores.

That man arrives sooner thanJane expects, when she encoun-ters the brash, penniless andsuper-sexy Tom Lefroy (JamesMcAvoy) at her sister

Cassandra’s engagement party.Tom, a law student in London, isvisiting his country relatives for amonth. He’s miserable to bestuck out here with all thesebumpkins — until he meetsJane.

Jane plays hard-to-get at first,but it isn’t long before she’sforced to admit she’s smitten withTom. The feeling is definitelymutual — and it’s about the worstthing that could happen to bothyoung lovers. Tom is entirelydependent on his rich uncle (IanRichardson) for his allowance,which, Uncle warns, will be cutoff if Tom goes against his wishesand marries someone as poor asJane. While Jane’s father wantsher to be happy, her mother ismortified that Jane would evenconsider a life of poverty withTom over a life of privilege withthe boring Mr. Wisley.

With society’s rules comingdown hard, Jane and Tom’s rela-tionship is doomed. But it’s an illwind that blows nogood; Austen’s love for Tomfueled the fire for “Sense and

Sensibility,” her first successfulnovel. She would go on to writefive more (two, including“Persuasion,” were published in1818, after her death at 41 theyear before).

“Becoming Jane” isn’t a truebiography of Jane Austen; theevents surrounding Tom havebeen quite romanticized, but I betJane would have approved. It’sbeautifully done, includingsuperb costumes — which seemmore like actual clothing thancostumes (a number of themwere used in the 2005 screen ver-sion of Austen’s “Pride andPrejudice”) — and gorgeousscenery (most of the movie wasshot in Ireland). Anne Hathawaylooks very 18th century, with herpale skin and dark hair, and doesa fine job as Jane, although herEnglish accent isn’t quite 100 per-cent. James McAvoy is so dash-ing as Tom it’s hard to see howanyone could resist running offwith him.

“Becoming Jane” is rated PGfor a brief bit of nudity. Check itout!

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by his best pal, things get a little outof control when both wives startengaging in extramarital activitiesas well. R. (Warren Theater,Hollywood Spotlight 14) • HHaarrrryy PPootttteerr aanndd tthhee DDeeaatthhllyyHHaalllloowwss,, PPaarrtt 11:: The first part ofthe last book. Harry seeks to destroythe horcruxes that hold the soul ofThe Dark Lord. PG-13. (RobinsonCrossing) • II AAmm NNuummbbeerr FFoouurr:: With onlya few others like him, John mustward off a deadly enemy who haskilled three before him. PG-13.(Warren Theater, HollywoodSpotlight 14) • JJuusstt GGoo WWiitthh IItt:: In an effort toimpress a girl, a plastic surgeonasks his assistant to pose as hissoon-to-be ex-wife. Starring AdamSandler and Jennifer Aniston. PG-13. (Warren Theater, HollywoodSpotlight 14)

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Hollywood Spotlight 14)• TTaanngglleedd:: The magically long-haired Rapunzel has spent herentire life in a tower, but now that arunaway thief has stumbled uponher, she is about to discover theworld for the first time, and who shereally is. PG. (Robinson Crossing)• TThhee FFiigghhtteerr:: A look at the earlyyears of boxer “Irish” Micky Wardand his brother who helped trainhim before going pro in the mid1980s. (Robinson Crossing)• UUnnkknnoowwnn:: After awakeningfrom a coma, a man (LiamNeeson) finds that he is unrecogniz-able to all the loved ones in his life.PG-13. (Warren Theater, HollywoodSpotlight 14) • YYooggii BBeeaarr:: A documentary film-maker travels to Jellystone Park toshoot a project and soon crossespaths with Yogi Bear, his sidekickBoo-Boo and Ranger Smith.(Robinson Crossing)

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SOCIAL CALENDARPOP’S

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24Dustin Prinz,

8 p.m., Othello’s

Son Del Barrio, 10 p.m.,

The Brewhouse, $5

The Gunship, The Deli

Mike Hosty Solo, The Deli

Travis Linville, 7 to 9 p.m.,

The Deli, free

Zanzibar Showcase: Zebre and FRMR,

the Deli

Jazz Night with Adam Ledbetter, 8 p.m., Othello’s

86 After, The South 77 Band, 10 p.m.,The Brewhouse, $5

Rainbows Are Free with Psychotic Reaction,

The Deli

Sutton Concert Series: OU Choir Concert,

time TBA, Sharp Concert Hall, Catlett Music Center,

$8 adults, $5 OU students, faculty, staff and seniors

Camille Harp, 7 to 9 p.m.,

The Deli, free

Sh*tty Awesome, The Deli

Ali Harter, 8 p.m., Othello’s

My So Called Band, 10 p.m., The Brewhouse, $5

The Pidgin Band, The Deli

Mike Hosty Solo, The Deli Travis Linville, 7 to 9 p.m., The Deli, free

The Damn Quails, The Deli

Horde Casket, From Worm To Man, U.D.C. and A Fate

Far Worse,The Hidden Castle (1309 SW

24th), 8pm,$5

The JonBear Fourtet, Bella Ruse and Walk the Moon,

The Deli

Alan Pedersen, 7:30 p.m., OEC Building, 242 24th Ave. N.W., free

Carrie Webber and Sarah Grote with Megan Slankard, 7 p.m., Othello’s

Anthony Nagid Jazz Quartet, 7 p.m., Othello’s

Resident Funk, The Deli

Gypsy Wind, 7:30 p.m., The Depot, free

Hosty Duo (4 to 7 p.m.), Camille Harp

(7 to 9 p.m.) and The Pirate Band (10 p.m.

to close)

The Whiskey Trio, 8 p.m., Othello’s

The Damn Quails, 10 p.m., The Brewhouse, $5

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