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Playing to Learn

1Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

2 3National Weather Center120 David L. Boren Blvd., opened in 2006 and houses University of

Oklahoma, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and state organizations concerned with understanding atmospheric events.

Free tours for up to eight members of the general public are 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; each tour lasts 1 to 1.5 hours and reservations are required. School (and large group) tours for up to 35 visitors are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (and 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.), respectively. The center advises tours should be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. Free seminars on weather-related topics are o�ered at the center regularly. Phone: 405-325-3095.www.nwc.ou.edu.

Harn Homestead and 1889ers museum 1721 N. Lincoln Blvd. in Oklahoma City, takes visitors back to the state’s

territorial days with hands-on experience of an early-day Oklahoma farm. 

After the Land Run on April 22, 1889, there were many claim disputes. William Fremont Harn was appointed by President Benjamin Harrison to be a special land commissioner to settle those disputes. William and his wife, Alice, moved to the territory and bought 160 acres. They donated 40 acres to relocate the state capitol, which sits just north and east of the farm.

Gates open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is $5, $4 for seniors or military with ID. Guided tours of the Harn house are daily at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Phone: 405-235-4058. harnhomestead.com.

Science Museum OklahomaFormerly known as the Omniplex, Science Museum Oklahoma o�ers

hands-on activities for all ages. From walking through a mouth, experiencing an earthquake or trying to solve a murder, kids will be entertained all day.

Science Museum also o�ers explosive shows. Led by Otto the robot, kids get to watch trained professionals blow things up. They may even get to try it (safely, of course).

After the kids have run around enough, the quiet planetarium is a nice break from the noise and activity. There is also a theater showing exciting IMAX �lms.

Located at 2100 NE 52nd St in Oklahoma City, the museum is open from 9-5 Monday-Friday, 9-6 on Saturday and 11-6 on Sundays. Call 405-602-6664 or visit sciencemuseumok.org for more information.

Orr family farm14400 S. Western Ave. in Oklahoma City, touts itself as “agri-tainment.”The farm features an animal petting barn,

a carousel, �shing, duck races, pony rides, a maze, a wedding garden, a zip line and a train that runs visitors around the park. Dr. Glenn Orr, a retired veterinarian and horseman, and his family have owned the farm, known as Celestial Acres, for 32 years. It has 240 horse stalls, a racing track, a running track and an indoor and outdoor arena. Admission is $10.50, zip line, pony rides and mining rough are extra charges. Check website or call for hours/dates of operation.Phone: 405-799-FARM (3276)orrfamilyfarm.com.

(SNOMNH) o�ers education and fun for all ages. It has a variety of permanent exhibits, appealing to many di�erent interests related to natural history, especially that of Oklahoma.

One permanent exhibit, the Paleozoic Gallery, teaches a history of the

early life on Earth. A walk-through diorama brings to life the swamp forests from which Oklahoma’s coal deposits were formed. The Paleozoic gallery, as well as all the exhibits at the museum, are kid-friendly, with lots of hands-on activities. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 1 to 5 p.m. Sun.Address: 2401 Chautauqua Ave. on the University of Oklahoma campus Phone: 405-325-4712Cost: Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children, free for children �ve and younger and free for OU students. It is also free on the �rst Monday of each month.Website: snomnh.ou.edu.

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Curating curiosity

3Museum of Osteology1 Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art is a local art museum with a permanent collection on par with many national museums.

Highlights of the museum’s collection include the Weitzenho�er collection of French Impressionist art. The University of Oklahoma received the collection in 2000, the single most important collection of French Impressionism ever given to an American public university.

The Adkins Collection was a private collection acquired by OU in a nationally competitive process. It features works by the Taos artists and Native American Works of Art.

The art museum also has a continually revolving set of traveling exhibits that often have interesting events associated with them, such as lectures and public opening receptions.

$2 for OU faculty and sta�; and free for children under six, Museum Association members, OU students with a valid ID and free to everyone on TuesdaysWebsite: ou.edu/�jma

Rose Rock Museum

rose rocks.

viewing the collection’s rare rose rock clusters.

from tiny �eld mice to a whale suspended from the ceiling.

which cleans and processes skulls for mounting trophies,

City, as the culmination of a dream to showcase skeletons.Guests are greeted with the bone cleaning process

right as they entire through the doors: a tank of dermestid beetles munching on skulls with meat still intact. The beetles are one of the only methods to remove �esh and

ing process.The museum may appear small from the outside, but

the inside is packed with two �oors of skeletons. For any child interested in animals and animals science, this is a must see. 

Kids can also get up close to bones in the Explorer’s Corner which features bones that anyone can touch and try to match with the correct critter. 

A gift shop awaits visitors on the way out the door where you can purchase your very own skull (be prepared to drop a few bucks for that one). Instead, settle for a nice scorpion in a keychain.

and other group tours require reservations. Interactive programs available for school and specialty groups.

museumofosteology.org.

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Cleveland County Veterans Memorial

project by area veterans to honor Cleveland County veterans who served the country beginning with World War I, including those who died in combat and those missing in action or prisoners of war.

centerpiece.

raised black granite markers encircling the memorial.

The Switzer Center

football o�ces, the football locker room, equipment

cream. The names of every letter winner from each OU sport also are

Cleveland County Historical Society

Victorian style, is the site of gatherings including museum functions

sold from the porch of the house. Other events of note include estate sales and Victorian Christmas, a free event in connection with the Downtown Art Walk in early December.

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Outdoor Excursions

2 Calypso Cove Marinais your gateway to a day of fun and sun on the water at Lake Thunderbird.The marina is open May 1 to Sept. 15, 8 a.m.

to 8 p.m., and is sta�ed full-time for boat rentals: paddle boats seat four and rent for $5 an hour; canoes seat two and rent for $20 for two hours or $30 for the day. All safety equipment is included with rentals. Water skis, kneeboards and tubes are also available for rent or sale. Groceries, boating supplies, �shing tackle, bait, full dock, picnicking and boat storage are available. Boat storage prices depend on size of boat.

To get to Calypso Cove Marina drive 12 miles east on State Highway 9 to 142nd Street, the entrance to Clear Bay area of Lake Thunderbird State Park, and follow the signs. Phone: 405-360-9846, for boat reservations and lake information. Website: calypsocovemarina.com.

Lake Thunderbird Boathouse promotes safe enjoyment of water sports and lake activities through educational programs and

community partnerships.The BoatHouse is available to rent for events related

to water safety and boating education. Youth Sailing, Adult Dinghy, Keel Boat and Level 1 Instructors are just some of the classes the BoatHouse o�ers.

The BoatHouse is on the western shore of Hogg River arm just north of Indian point. Drive out Alameda until reaching the entrance to the park. Turn left and then right.

The CAST (Catch a Special Thrill) is a favorite annual event during which 30 to 40 disabled children are taken out for a day of �shing on the lake and treated to a picnic afterward. Phone: 405-447-4974 (BoatHouse manager).Web site: www.lakethunderbirdboathouse.org.

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Legacy Trailsis the perfect place to get some exercise, enjoy the beautiful weather or catch up on Norman’s history. The 10-foot-wide track of sidewalk winds through central Norman adjacent to the railroad corridor. The

trail features plaques at intermittent places along the path that detail the history of Norman.

The trail currently stops on the south end at Du�y Street, but the city is planning to extend it further south so it will connect with Campus Corner in the near future. It heads north past Main street and almost to Robinson. Address: north-south from Du�y Street almost to Robinson StreetPhone: Parks and Recreation Department, 405-366-5472Cost: freeWebsite: normanfun.com

lake Thunderbird state park's discovery cove nature center1201 Clear Bay Ave., opened in May 2008 and has native snakes and animals, furs and artifacts on display. Park naturalists o�er a

variety of activities for children, including interactive exhibits, informative programs, crafts and nature walks. Almost all of the programs are free, but none cost more than $2. Activities are available for larger groups. Visitors need to call before going to the center. The center is usually open 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and noon-4:45 p.m. Sun. Take State Highway 9 to Clear Bay Avenue at Lake Thunderbird State Park. Phone: 405-321-4633Website: www.oklahomaparks.com.

thunderbird riding stables1150 Clear Bay Ave. just southeast of Lake Thunderbird, has been owned and operated by Bobby and Cindy Steveson for 26 years. The Stables o�er open riding on trails spanning more than 500 acres

and featuring many types of wildlife. Cost is $22 per person for a one-hour ride.

In addition to the open riding, hayrides, summer horse camps and full-care horse boarding facilities also are o�ered.

The Stables are on Clear Bay Avenue at Lake Thunderbird State Park. They are open year-round, weather-permitting, except Thanksgiving and Christmas.Phone: 405-321-5768 for reservations. Website: thunderbirdstables.com.

Bicycle league of normanThose looking for some outdoor fun need look no further. The BLN has group rides at 6 p.m. every Tue. and Thu., and members also participate in many regional events. 

Tuesday night rides leave from Brookhaven Village parking lot and Thursday evening group leaves from Reaves Park. Website: www.bicycleleague.com.

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1George M. Sutton Wilderness Park

2000 12th Ave. NE A great place to �nd a little country in

the middle of suburbia. The park has many trails that can be explored and is also peaceful and scenic place to walk or jog, with two or three ponds and native Oklahoma

scenery. Bird watchers also �ock to the park to take in the wildlife.Phone: 405-366-5472.www.ci.norman.ok.us/parks/george-m-sutton-wilderness-park.

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Those SUmmer Nights

2 543Jazz in Junehas become a yearly summertime tradition in Norman. The festival began as a small fundraising

concert in 1984 and has thousands of visitors who come to enjoy the outdoor concerts. The 29th annual free three-day festival runs June 21-23. Thursday and Friday concerts

take place at Brookhaven Village (corner of West Robinson Street

and 36th Avenue NW) and Saturday’s concerts will be in Andrews Park (corner of West Davis and

North Webster streets near downtown Norman). Website: www.jazzinjune.org.

May Fair Arts FestivalA celebration of the visual and performing arts. May Fair 2012

will be from 10 a.m.-8p.m. May 5 in Andrews Park. More than 100 artists and craftsmen are expected, along with stage entertainment, children’s art activities, artists’ demonstrations, lots of food, a 2K fun run and a 5K race. Proceeds help support Assistance League projects. www.norman.assistanceleague.org.

Farmers Markets in its 32nd season, takes place at 615 E. Robinson St. at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds. Hours are 8 a.m.

to noon each Saturday and Wednesday through Oct. 31. The 80 vendors sell bedding plants in the spring and a variety of fresh vegetables, honey, herbs, cut �owers and plants throughout the season. Website: www.clevelandcountyfair.org/farmmarket.html.

City of Moore sponsors the Old Town Moore Farmers Market, 301 S. Howard Ave. at the Moore Community Center. Hours are 4-7:30 p.m. Thursdays and 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays from May 24th-Sept.1. Website: http://www.cityofmoore.com/moore-community-center/old-town-farmers-market.

Midsummer Nights’FairIf the summer days have been too hot, spend the evenings at Lions

Park. Featuring artists, live music and fun, the Midsummer Nights’ Fair, sponsored by Firehouse Arts Center is the perfect end to those summer days.

Kids can participate in hands-on art projects and mom and dad can purchase art from the local artists. Occasionally, the music even spawns impromptu dance parties. The festival runs July 13 and 14 from 6 to 11 pm. Come and join in the fun. Call 329-4523 or visit norman�rehouse.com/events/index.cfm?page=midsummernightsfair for more information and a complete list of artists and musicians.

1Summer BreezeConcert Series

A Norman summertime tradition, Summer Breeze

showcases national and local music artists

in Lions and Andrews Parks. The Performing Arts Studio of Norman has been sponsoring the event for a decade and invites you to come, bring a blanket, sit down, relax and enjoy the music. These Sunday Night Concerts run from May until September. Visit www.pasnorman/org/programs/summerbreeze for a complete list of performers and dates.

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The Damn Quails performed Sunday, June 26, 2011, at Lions Park as part of the 2011 Summer Breeze concert series. Photo by Jerry Laizure

The Damn Quails performed Sunday, June 26, 2011, at Lions Park as part of the 2011 Summer Breeze concert series. Photo by Jerry Laizure

Crowd enjoying the music of the Damn Quals in the 2011 Summer Breeze concert series. Photo by Jerry Laizure

Park it1 2Andy alligator's fun parkA family-oriented theme park. According to

an Andy Alligator’s brochure, children and adults can enjoy arcade games, batting cages, bumper cars, go-karts and a rock

wall. The climbing wall is 32 feet high. People must be between 40 and 250 pounds

to climb the wall. The newest attraction is a water park, slated to open in May.

Prices range from $2 to $5.95 for attractions at the fun park, and admission to the water park

ranges from $15.95 to $18.95, while children 2 and younger in swim diapers get in free. Dual

park day passes are $29.95 for a water park admission and an unlimited wristband at the fun park. Andy Alligator’s o�ers daily specials

and corporate and group events. Lockers are available for an extra charge.

Andy Alligator’s is at 3300 Market Place Dr, near I-35 and Indian Hills Road in Norman.

Phone: 405-321-7275. www.andyalligators.com

Kidspaceat Reaves Park,

2502 Jenkins Ave., is a 13,000-square foot

playground built by volunteers over a �ve-day period in March 1999. The Kidspace project was community-designed, community-funded and community-built with the help of thousands of Norman residents.

The Kidspace playground features wooden structures in the forms of a Western fort, pirate ship, rocket, �ghter jet, bucking bronco, dinosaur, castle, covered wagon and more. Kidspace is free. Phone: 405-366-5472.

The Duck Pond in Brandt Park, a 60-acre park one

block east of the central campus on Lindsey Street, o�ers a place to relax, read or just enjoy the sun.

The pond honors former OU President Joseph Brandt, who served in the 1930s before the late George Lynn Cross. The pond is home to many water fowl and previously served as the site of Norman’s spring Medieval Fair and was once home to OU’s 9-hole golf course.Website: www.ou.edu

Lions park in central Norman is the setting for

numerous concerts and festivals during the year. The park at 450 S. Flood Ave. features a lighted ball �eld available for game rental; picnic facilities; a children’s playground; a walking/running track; fenced and lighted tennis courts; a gazebo; and a shelter with restrooms, available April through October. Phone: 405-366-5472 for facility rental information.www.ci.norman.ok.us/parks/LionsParkInfo.htm.

Norman dog park two-acre, double-gated, grass park

with separate large-and- small-dog areas and is operated by the city and volunteers. The park closes at dusk daily. There are trees, benches, doggie bags and lots of space.

Well-behaved humans are welcome, too.

The park is o� 12th Avenue NE just north of the tra�c light at High Meadows Drive. Turn in at the green Dog Park sign. The Park is on the right hand side at the end of the access road.Website: http://normandogpark.tripod.com/index.html.

Westwoodwater slide2400 Westport

Drive, opens for summer fun. Prices are $6 for pool and slide and $4 for pool only 1 to 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; $5 for pool and slide and $3 for pool only 6 to 8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; and $6 for pool and slide and $4 for pool only Sat. and Sun. Single season passes are $60; Family season pass (up to four members) is $140; each additional family member pass is $25 and a babysitter pass is $35. The pool is available for weekend rental 6 to 8 p.m. Phone: 405-329-5422.Web site: www.ci.norman.ok.us/Parks/westwood_pool.htm.

Heyday o�ers fun for the family with rounds of laser

tag, miniature golf and an arcade. 

According to the HeyDay website, Laser Tag is played inside a 7,000-square-foot area. Laser tag sessions range from $12 to $25.For those looking to spend the day outdoors, an 18-hole miniature golf course awaits them. A round of miniature golf costs $6.50.

There is also an arcade �lled with games for all ages, and parties and lock-ins can be scheduled in advance.

Hey Day Family Fun Center is at 3201 Market Place, near Interstate 35 and Indian Hills Road in Norman. Phone: 405-310-3500. heydayfamilyfun.com.

andrews park 201 W. Daws St., is open dawn to dusk

and hosts some of the Performing Arts Studio’s free Summer Breeze concerts. Also at the park is Groovefest, a free semi-annual human rights and music festival with a 27-year history. MayFair Arts Festival will take place from 10 a.m.-8p.m. May 5 in the park.

The park also has numerous free outdoor recreation facilities including a splash pad for children, which will open May 26, and Blake Baldwin Skate Park, which is open dawn to dusk and is subject to numerous rules for skating safety. Website: www.ci.norman.ok.us/parks/www.ci.norman.ok.us/parks/skate-park

Splash pads Cool o� the kids in summer’s heat

with a visit to the splash pad. Norman has two splash pads, 201 W. Daws St. in Andrews Park and 1641 E. Lindsey St. in Colonial Estates Park. The splash pads will be open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. May-Sept. and feature water guns, shooting fountains and tipping buckets controlled by touch pads with random programs. They are free for all ages. In Noble, Austin’s Big Splash opened in April 2008 in Dane Park at the corner of Maguire Road and Eighth Street. The splash pad is open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wed.-Mon. from May until after Labor Day. It is closed Tuesdays for maintenance.Web site: www.ci.norman.ok.us/parks.

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Sporting a good timeStar Skate2020 W. Lindsey St., Norman’s Skateland has transformed into Star Skate.

Star Skate is owned and operated by the Hale family, who said they’ve have been “rockin’ and rollin” for more than 25 years.

Summer skate sessions will be 1-4 p.m. Thu. and Fri. from June through August. Cost is $6, price includes regular skate rental. Inline and speed skates are $4 extra. Party packages, fund

raising parties, skating lessons and special events are also available at various times

of the year.Phone: 405-329-1818. 

starskate.com

Griffin community park If you hear the smack of the bat or loud cheers, more than likely it’s coming from

Gri�n Community Park, 1001 E. Robinson St., part of Norman’s sports facilities complex. The park has 16 soccer �elds, 14 baseball/softball �elds and four football �elds, with support facilities spread out across 160 acres.

Activities such as baseball, running, soccer, rugby, softball, football and volleyball all take place at the park. The complex also is home to the Gri�n Park Open, a national disc golfer tournament. The Recreation Division o�ers free classes on a seasonal schedule. Pavilions and shelters are available on a rental basis, and there also is a lake and a dog park.  Phone: 405-366-5472. Website: www.ci.norman.ok.us/parks/gri�n-community-park.

Golf Choices for good golf abound in Cleveland County. Local courses, with address, course length and regular green fee are:

Drive. Par 70, 6,153 yards. $21.

Course (semi-private), 1 Par Drive. Par 72, 7,387 yards. $25-$68.

Par 70, 6,502 yards.

Road. Par 70, 6,519 yards.

1350 Cobblestone Creek Drive. Par 27, 1,532 yards. $14. 

Moore. Par 71, 6,334 yards. $18.

19th St., Moore. Par 72, 6,789 yards.

Oklahoma motor sports complex 3501 S. Interstate Drive in Norman, just south of the Canadian River bridge,

features a .7-mile, 30-foot wide road course. The track hosts competitive kart racing, as well as kart rental for open racing 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., except weekends when local club series, regional or national events are scheduled.

The track also is available for rental for birthdays or corporate outings and provides driving classes based on age groups, starting at 5.Charges for kart and facility rental vary.Phone: 405-579-2777.oklahomamotorsportscomplex.com.

1350 Lexington Ave., o�ers access to a range of �tness equipment and facilities including a 10-lane pool and group �tness programs for a

range of ages. Sports for adults and children are o�ered for an

additional fee. Child care programs with di�ering prices and schedules are o�ered, including summer camp. Programs, including ballroom dance,

o�ered for an additional fee.Memberships are $53 per month for individuals or $74 per month for families; other rates apply for seniors and students and �nancial assistance toward a membership may be available through the YMCA’s Scholarships to Enable Participation program. Phone: 405-364-9622.Website: www.ymcanorman.org

5YMCA Disc GolfWant to get into a new sport? Its name is quite descriptive of the sport; it follows the rules of golf but instead of hitting balls the

players toss �ying discs into upright chain baskets. There are a variety of places to play in the area. The following are the local courses with the descriptions provided by the Professional Disc Golf Association’s website:

and tight pole placements provide a challenge, while a creek and walking trail run the length of the course.

variety, starts o� open then becomes technical, evenly balanced for righties and lefties.

of Robinson Street , has rolling terrain with narrow fairways lined with tall rough trees, back nine plays around a large pond with ever-present water danger, wind always blows, poison ivy in spring and summer.Contact: W. Kyle Power, 405-364-5534 for Colonial Estates park; and Daniel Stacey, 405-326-5454, for Gri�n and N.E. Lions parks. Cost: free if you already own �ying discs.Website: www.normandiscgolf.com

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The Norman Next folks from the Norman Chamber of Commerce sponsored a bene�t Kickball Tournament at the YMCA that bene�ts CCFI. Joe Rohr gets a force out on Jessica Ortman while Anje Campbell goes to cover the base . Photo by Jerry Laizure

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1WineriesThe wine industry in Oklahoma has �ourished in the past decade, with vineyards and wineries popping up all over the state. That means that grapes are new, so wines have not reached their full potential of �avors yet. It also means, however, that service is stellar as vineyards struggle in a crowded local market. Try some local businesses:

in Slaughterville, produces and sells wine from its own grapes and other local grapes. 405-872-5565, canadianriverwinery.com.

Winery, 7301 E. State Highway 9, has a tasting room, and also features local artists. 405-306-9492, www.

redbudridgewinery.com.

24th Ave. NE, a small family vineyard geared toward the hobby winemaker or gourmet jelly/fresh grape consumer. 405-307-9968, rockcreekvineyardok.com.

156th Ave. SE, o�ers �owers, trees and vegetables in addition to table grapes available August and September. 405-573-9902.

specializes in nonalcoholic grape juices produced onsite. 405-527-9181, redlandjuice.com.

Second friday circuit of art

of each month in the Norman Arts District. It is

connects the downtown Arts District, outlying galleries, performance

to accompany an art walk. Guests can get

trolleys anywhere along

art galleries, watching independent �lms and participating in other art activities. Many locations feature special events such as hands-on crafts for kids or snacks and live music to enjoy while looking at art.Phone: 405-325-3178,

2ndfridaynorman.com.

The Cruciblefoundry and art

galleryThe sculptures and paintings on exhibit in

outside garden showcase the work of talented artists the foundry attracts from across the

1,400-square-foot gallery can enjoy the sculptures, paintings and exhibits free of charge. The exhibits rotate once every season.

Tonhawa St. in downtown Norman.Phone: 405-579-2700.Website: www.thecruciblellc.com.

Sooner Theatre101 E. Main St., a

style theater built in 1929, hosts musical guests for its Main Event Series and is also the venue for theater performances during much of the year. Ticket prices range from $20 to $35 per person for a show. Discounts are often available for children 12 and younger, seniors 65 and older and groups of 10 or more; ticket specials are o�ered on certain performances for college or university students presenting a valid ID.

through The Studio of The Sooner Theatre, founded in 2007 and located at 227

start at $100.Phone: 405-321-9600. www.soonertheatre.com.

Santa Fe DepotServing double duty as a twice-

is home to Performing Arts Studio and a venue for live entertainment and art exhibitions throughout the year. PAS concert series at the depot include the Winter Wind concerts and jazz concerts. Second Sunday Poetry readings on the second Sunday of each month are free, as is viewing artwork on display within the depot.Art gallery hours are

Phone: 405-307-9320.Website: www.thepas.org.

Norman PUblic LibraryThe hub of the

10-branch Pioneer Library System, the Norman Public Library o�ers a full array of materials and services for the residents of Norman and

Norman Library o�ers meeting rooms, free Internet access, computer workstations, programs, books, compact discs,

for it customers.The library partners

with other groups and organizations across the county and the state to make programs and materials available to its customers.Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m Mon.-

and 1-5 p.m. Sun.Phone: 405-701-2620

Firehouse Art Center

is home to many local artists, festivals and classes. The nonpro�t community arts center, built in converted and

No. 2, hosts four major events a year: Midsummer

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appreciation, enjoyment and practice of art. Hours are from 9:30 a.m.- 5:30

10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sat. Phone: 405-329-4523.Website: norman�rehouse.com

Jacobson House Native ARt center

Native American art exhibits, cultural activities, lectures, workshops and educational

classes, storytelling events for children and adults are o�ered. Powwows take place in the backyard. The artwork ranges from the inexpensive up to $15,000.

built their home in 1916 and 1917, and because of their Scandinavian heritage, many of the art pieces are a cultural mix of Swedish and Native American. The house was placed on the National

1986. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat. and 1-5 p.m. Sun.Phone: 405-366-1667.www.jacobsonhouse.com.

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With summer approaching quickly, check out our guide to the many summer camps in and around Norman. Academic Camps

Architecture CampOU Precollegiate Programs

Biology campOU Precollegiate Programs

Children’s Summer Art Program

Earth Cycles Camp

Entrepreneurship Camp

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Journalism Workshop

Math, Science and Engineering Camp

Mini College

BP Engineering Academy

BP DEVAS Summer Camp

General Interest Camps

Adventure Summer Camp

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Camp Friendship

Discovery Camp

Movie Day

OU Music Video Camp

Planet Reaves Summer Camp

Sooner Flight Academy

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Warren Theaters opened in 2008 in Moore on the west side of Interstate 35 at the 4th Street Exit.According to the website, the Warren Theatre has 14

auditoriums and two grand auditoriums with balconies. Ticket prices range from $7 to $18. The recently opened Moore Warren World Class IMAX shows 2D and 3D movies. Ticket prices range from $9 to $23.

The theater also has a balcony, lounge and director’s suites reserved for guests 21 and older. Adults can purchase a drink from the lounge’s full-service bar. Those who sit in the balcony are waited on by wait sta�, according to the website.Movie tickets can be purchased in person, over the phone or online. Phone: 405-735-9676. 

Main st. Downtown Norman has been revitalized and energized. The James Garner Corridor begins at West Main Street and University Boulevard and travels

east to Porter Avenue. Antique stores, galleries, retailers, restaurants, three theaters or studios, a foundry and many art galleries are on Main Street and also on blocks just to the north and south. A statute of Maverick (Norman’s own James Garner) stands east of the railroad tracks. Legacy Trail, a milelong walking trail, crisscrosses Main Street. Historical markers and Norman information dot the area. Norman Convention and Visitors Bureau, 2424 Springer Drive.Phone: 405-366-8095.Website: www.visitnorman.com.

Heartland Flyer Amtrak’s passenger rail line between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, began service in 1999. The daily trip has stops in Norman, Purcell, Pauls Valley, Ardmore,

Gainesville, Texas, and Fort Worth.The Flyer is supported through funds made available by

the Oklahoma and Texas departments of transportation. Cost is about $40 each way for the 3 hour and 50 min.

trip. The train leaves Oklahoma City at 8:25 a.m. and stops in Norman at 8:49 a.m. The train returns to Norman at 9:04 p.m. daily.Phone: 800-USA-Rail for reservations. Website: www.heartland�yer.com

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established in 1917 and bordered roughly by Jenkins Avenue on the east, University

Boulevard on the west, Boyd Street on the south

and Du�y Street on the north, features arguably the most diverse concentration of restaurants, bars and specialty retail stores for the same square area in Norman. The Corner is the site of seasonal events, including Howl-O-Ween, and is a popular staging area for the massive fan fests that are OU football game days. On these autumn Saturdays, thousands walk around Campus Corner as its streets are blocked o� for game day fun that includes generations of Sooner fans. Year round, several restaurants and shops o�er special discounts during Tuesdays On The Corner.www.oucampuscorner.com.

Campus Corner

Robinson Crossingmovie theater, it doesn’t cost a lot of money to see a movie.

According to the Starplex Cinemas Web site, movie admission is $2 daily except Tuesdays, when all shows are $1.The movie theater opens 12:15 p.m. daily.Robinson Crossing 6 is located at 1300 N. Interstate Dr in Norman. Phone: 405-447-1005 (movie line).

Hollywood TheatreSpotlight 14, o�ers the latest movie releases. According to the

theater, admission price for all shows before 6 p.m. is $7.50. After 6 p.m., admission price for adults increases to $9. Students with a valid ID pay $7.50. Tickets for children 2-12 are $6.50 and seniors 60 and older can view a movie for $7. 3D movies incur an extra $3 charge and Timewarp Tuesday tickets cost $7.50.

The theater box o�ce opens 12:30 p.m. daily and closes at 10:30 p.m., according to the theater. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gohollywood.com. Gift certi�cates are available.Hollywood Theatre 14 is at 1100 N. Interstate Drive. Phone: 405-579-0911.

Sooner mall3301 W. Main St. in Norman, opened its doors as Sooner Fashion Mall in 1975. The �rst anchor store, Sears, opened in 1976. Penneys, Dillards and Old Navy soon followed. The mall has 75 specialty retailers with prices that

run the gamut. Special events take place throughout the year — Safety Town, a police-operated bike safety program, a bridal show in June, tax-free weekend the �rst weekend in August and, of course, Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny visit the mall and take photos with children. Children can play in the center court playground while parent take a break from their shopping. Phone: 405-360-0360.

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