Whether from a block party with crowds of people or an intimate art show, inspiration can come from anywhere. Here are a few events I have found coming up in the next couple weeks that should be particularly inspiring. As creative people we must seek out these instances to fuel the spark inside us. So go, brave the cold: I promise any one of these events will make you fill warm inside. Enjoy.

Live on the Plaza

December 11th, 7-11 PM
NW 16th between Penn & Classen

LIVE on the Plaza is a monthly artwalk event which promotes emerging artistic talent in Oklahoma City. Plaza District (@plazadistrict) businesses open their doors with monthly visual artists, performing artists, live musicians and local film screenings. Many special events also take place during LIVE on the Plaza, such as Lyric Theatre performaces, CD releases, private parties, holiday retail events and many more. LIVE on the Plaza provides the community an opportunity to view emerging talent each month, as well as socialize with a diverse mix of artists, professionals, neighborhood residents and families.

The great guys over at Studio FJ (@StudioFJ) are having their grand opening. Make sure to stop by and check out the new place.

The guys from AdventusOKC will also be showing some great pieces at Convergence in the Plaza.

Visit the Plaza Districts’ site here. They also have an awesome list of ways to shop local here.

CoffeeSlingers Art Opening

Kaleb Nimz and Dusty Gilpin are unleashing Tough & Rough & Ugly on Friday night, Dec. 12th.

Stop by 1015 N. Broadway from 7-9 and check it out.

Click here for Tree and Leaf (@treenleaf) blog and to find out more details.

Ad2Okc Holiday Party

Thursday, Dec 17, 2009
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Traction Marketing Group

The Ad2OKC (@ad2okc) board members are providing music, camaraderie, snack food, desserts and soft drinks for your enjoyment, but you may bring additional beverages (adult or otherwise) if you like.

Ugly sweaters, scarves, socks and mittens will be welcomed and admired by all. Prizes will be given to the most remarkable ensembles.

This event is not only a party, but a fundraiser for Sunbeam Family Services’ transitional youth program. The kids we’ll be helping are those who have aged out of the foster care system, but still need support and some holiday love. To gain entry to this shindig, we’re requesting that each person bring a $10 donation for Sunbeam, an unwrapped gift for an 18-year-old, or an item from the list on their web site.
RSVP to events@ad2okc.com
Or call Jill at 405-623-7206.

Must be 21 to attend. Non-member guests are welcome! All entries are final unless you leave. Prizes non-refundable except in the states of TX, MO, NH, and Guam.

Click here to visit to the site.

Philbrook Events

December 12, 10:30-4pm
Get into the holiday spirit this Saturday at Philbrook (@Philbrook).  Pop in anytime between 10:30-4pm to make ornaments, check out the Festival of Trees, pose for a pic with Santa, explore the museum on a family-friendly tour and let yourself enjoy this most wonderful time of the year at Philbrook.

3rd Thursday
December 17, 5:30-8pm
Remember life before the iPhone and Facebook? Celebrate the cultural moments of the last decade by creating silk-screen prints. Printmakers Kelly Foshee, Michelle Martin, Darshan Phillips and Denny Schmickle will provide silk-screens of their own original designs commemorating the aughts. Select the ones you like and layer them to create your own poster. BYOT (t-shirts and totes).

Click here to see all upcoming events at the Philbrook.

Shoe Gypsy Tulsa

Matt Swaggart (@Swaggart) will be displaying new prints at his opening on Friday Dec. 11th from 6-10.

Click here for the Swaggart Photography Site and here for the Shoe Gypsy Tulsa site.

Circus iPhone Opening

Scott Raffe will be showing new circus photography created with the iPhone, featuring Circus Flora and Zoppe-An Italian Family Circus. Vintage circus films will be shown for free in the quad.

Stop by on Thursday, December 17 from 5:30-8:30pm.

Circle Cinema (@circlecinema)

10 S. Lewis Avenue

Tulsa Oklahoma 74104

Click here to check out Scott’s site and here to see the Circle Cinema site.