http://pricetower.org/hotbanana/tabs.cfm Current headlines from the Price Tower Arts Centeren-us Mon, 24 Oct 2005 10:00:34 AMWed, 29 Feb 2012 02:01:46 PM http://pricetower.org/media-section/media-release/?i=2168On March 6, Price Tower Arts Center will continue its very popular program, Tower Tots.  This will complete the series of Clay Dala Horses inspired by the current exhibition, Greta Magnusson Grossman: A Car and some Shorts. The children will be finishing their Clay Dala Horses.  Dalecarlian or “Dala” Horses were very significant in Swedish folk culture. It is very possible when Greta Magnusson Grossman was a child, she would have owned a Dala Horse.   “The Clay Dala Horses were so much fun. I am looking forward seeing the finished product,” said Ginger Tomshany, Public Programs Coordinator. Tower Tots is a morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult) from 10 a.m-11 a.m.  The event is at no cost and registration is recommended. Please contact Ginger Tomshany for more information or to register at (918) 336-4949 Ext. 115.    http://pricetower.org/media-section/media-release/?i=2167 Picnic in the Sky, continues featuring Bartlesville’s own duo Ayngel and Jarrod performing at the Copper Bar this Thursday, 1 March from 7-9 p.m. Copper Bar patrons enjoy them so much, we are having Ayngel and Jarrod perform this series every first and third Thursday each month. Patrons will also enjoy $3 wine and $5 Egg Roll Appetizers.     The acoustic duo, with Ayngel on vocals and Jarrod on guitar, brings renditions from a variety of artists. They cover songs from groups like Coldplay, They Fray, and Maroon 5.    “Ayngel and Jarrod continue to be great for Copper Bar and Price Tower. We are happy the community enjoys Picnic in the sky,” said Marketing Director Jessica Caswell.     http://pricetower.org/media-section/media-release/?i=2166On February 21, Price Tower Arts Center will continue its very popular program, Tower Tots.  The children will be creating Clay beads inspired by the wooden beads in the Greta Magnusson Grossman exhibition. “Greta Grossman is an exciting designer. I am thrilled to use her work as inspiration in our Tower Tots program,” said Ginger Tomshany, Public Programs Coordinator.   Tower Tots is a morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult) from 10 a.m-11 a.m.  The event is at no cost and registration is recommended.   Please contact Ginger Tomshany for more information or to register at (918) 336-4949 Ext. 115.    http://pricetower.org/media-section/media-release/?i=2164Picnic in the Sky, continues featuring Bartlesville’s own duo Ayngel and Jarrod performing at the Copper Bar this Thursday, 16 February from 7-9 p.m. Copper Bar patrons enjoy them so much, we are having Ayngel and Jarrod perform this series every first and third Thursday each month. Patrons will also enjoy $3 wine and $5 Egg Roll Appetizers.     The acoustic duo, with Ayngel on vocals and Jarrod on guitar, brings renditions from a variety of artists. They cover songs from groups like Coldplay, They Fray, and Maroon 5.    “We are so excited to continue this series. Ayngel and Jarrod bring great crowds to Copper Bar,” said Executive Director Tim Boruff.   http://pricetower.org/media-section/media-release/?i=2165Price Tower Arts Center will be hosting on the third Sunday of each month, Family Free Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is a day of free admission for all visitors. It creates an experience families won’t forget. They will be introduced to art, architecture and design as they explore the many facets of the Price Tower. A craft and/or scavenger hunt will be provided for the children each Family Free Sunday.  This Sunday, February 19, the children will be designing their own miniature furniture inspired by Greta Magnusson Grossman. The cost of the craft is free.    Greta Magnusson Grossman: A Car and Some Shorts, is on display at the Price Tower Arts Center January 20th – May 6th, 2012. This exhibition is a presentation of the first retrospective survey of Swedish-American mid-century modernist Greta Magnusson Grossman (1906-1999). The exhibition spans the education and early training of Grossman in Sweden in the 1930s through to her solo practice in Los Angeles, and ending in the late 1960s. Grossman was a contemporary to Frank Lloyd Wright, and is also known for her unique sense of design.    Family Free Sunday allows for all members of the community to feel comfortable bringing their family to the Arts Center for a day of fun.   Mark your calendar to join Price Tower Arts Center for free, family-friendly activities and learn more about our World Heritage nominated building and the exhibition Greta Magnusson Grossman: A Car and Some Shorts on February 19, 2012.    http://pricetower.org/media-section/media-release/?i=2163Price Tower will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with Copper Bar and Inn at Price Tower. Copper Bar will be offering dinner, live entertainment and drink specials on February 10, 11 and 14. Dinner will be served from 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Our Valentine Signature drink will be offered the full month of February. Inn at Price Tower will be offering its popular “Love Package.” Show the one you love just how much you love them by bringing them to Price Tower’s Copper Bar and Inn at Price Tower for Valentine’s Day Celebrations!    Copper’s Valentine Signature Drink $7 a drink Copper Sunrise Spiced Rum, Vanilla Citrus liqueur, Ginger Ale, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Grenadine Syrup, topped with Cinnamon      Copper’s Valentines Dinner Special $50 Per Couple Bottle of Copper’s House Wine  Your choice of a White or Red House wine Parmesan Twists Puff pastry sprinkled with parmesan cheese then twisted into sticks and baked until golden.  Served with marinara for dipping. Lasagna alla Bolognese Traditional ‘Red’ lasagna filled with a tomato/meat sauce and cheeses (ricotta, parmesan & mozzarella).  Served with salad and choice of dressing. Vegetable Lasagna A ‘White’ lasagna, stuffed with fresh vegetables (zucchini, yellow squash, carrots & spinach) and layered with a béchamel sauce and cheeses (ricotta, parmesan and mozzarella).  Served with salad and choice of dressing. Dessert Brie en Croute Brie topped with raspberry preserves then wrapped inside a puff pastry and cooked until golden.  Served with crackers.     Copper’s Valentine’s Entertainment February 10 – Susan Herndon  Recording artist Susan Herndon will provide a collection of songs that includes country, pop, blues, rock, reggae, bluegrass, jug-band, a ballad, a poetry-ramble, and a French song. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. February 11 – Jo Hemian Jazz Band  Area band Jo Hemian will perform live jazz music. Music begins at 7:00 p.m. February 14 – Ann-Janette Webster  Recording Artist Ann-Janette will be singing music across many genres including jazz standards, Modern Pop and pop classics. Music begins at 6:30 p.m.   Inn at Price Tower’s “Love Package” Standard Room $175 and Two-story Suite $275 (plus applicable taxes)   Arrival gifts Bottle of champagne, long-stem roses, and chocolate-covered strawberries. Complimentary breakfast Severed on the 16th Floor Free Admission  Price Tower Arts Center museum galleries and guided tour of Price Tower Late check-out  You can check out at 1 p.m. for no extra charge http://pricetower.org/media-section/media-release/?i=2162On February 7, Price Tower Arts Center will celebrate Valentine’s Day with its very popular program, Tower Tots.  The children will be having a Valentine’s Day Tea Party and decorating cookies to celebrate this fun holiday. “Valentine’s Day is a day to show love to those we care about. At Price Tower, we care a lot for our children. Tower Tots is just one way to show our love for them,” said Ginger Tomshany, Public Programs Coordinator.   Tower Tots is a morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult) from 10 a.m-11 a.m.  The event is at no cost and registration is recommended   Please contact Ginger Tomshany for more information or to register at (918) 336-4949 Ext. 115.  http://pricetower.org/media-section/media-release/?i=2161Picnic in the Sky, continues featuring Bartlesville’s own duo Ayngel and Jarrod performing at Copper Bar this Thursday, 2 February from 7-9 p.m. Copper Bar patrons enjoy them so much, we are having Ayngel and Jarrod perform this series every first and third Thursday each month. Patrons will also enjoy $3 wine and $5 Egg Roll Appetizers.   The acoustic duo, with Ayngel on vocals and Jarrod on guitar, brings renditions from a variety of artists. They cover songs from groups like Coldplay, They Fray, and Maroon 5.    “This series has been very successful for us and we are excited Copper Bar continues to be one of Ayngel and Jarrod’s favorite venues,” said Executive Director Tim Boruff.   http://pricetower.org/media-section/media-release/?i=2160On Friday, February 3, 2012, Price Tower Arts Center will be hosting the Opening Celebration to Greta Magnusson Grossman: A Car and Some Shorts. Members preview reception will be from 5:00p.m. to 5:30p.m. and the public opening reception will be from 5:30p.m. to 7:00p.m.  Greta Magnusson Grossman: A Car and Some Shorts is the first retrospective exhibition of Swedish-American architect and designer Greta Magnusson Grossman (1906-1999). The exhibition spans four decades, from her education and early training in Sweden to her solo practice in Los Angeles, where she was instrumental is setting the “mid-century modern” identity in southern California. Objects on display will include furniture, lighting, architectural drawings, sketches, photographs, and ephemera. Organized by Arkitekturmuseet (the Swedish Architecture Museum), Stockholm, Sweden, and R20th Century Gallery, New York, NY.   Copper Bar will be continuing their new series “A taste of Oklahoma” with Tulsa favorite, Rusty Ferrell. He will be performing a solo acoustic act from 8:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. in Copper Bar. He will also be providing music in the gallery for the Opening Celebrations earlier that evening.    Originally from Kansas, Ferrell has called Oklahoma home since 2001, when he began playing in the Tulsa area. Ferrell has a large repertoire ranging from classic rock to new rock and Country with a little flavor and humor. He is currently in the process of putting together his first album.     “February 3rd will be an exciting evening at Price Tower with the opening of our new exhibition and Rusty Ferrell in Copper Bar. I certainly hope the people of Bartlesville and Tulsa mark their Calendars to be here,” said Executive Director Tim Boruff.    http://pricetower.org/media-section/media-release/?i=2159On January 24, Price Tower Arts Center will resume its very popular program, Tower Tots. The program is a morning story and activity hour for children ages 3 to 6 (with accompanying adult) from 10 a.m-11 a.m.  The event is at no cost and registration is recommended.   “Tower Tots allows young people a chance to use their imagination while learning something new and experiencing historic Price Tower,” said Ginger Tomshany, Education and Outreach Coordinator. Tower Tots focuses on activities surrounding the exhibition currently on display at Price Tower Arts Center. On January 20 the first exhibit of 2012 opens with Greta Magnusson Grossman: A Car and Some Short. The first retrospective exhibition of Swedish-American architect and designer Greta Magnusson Grossman (1906-1999) spans four decades, from her education and early training in Sweden to her solo practice in Los Angeles, where she was instrumental is setting the “mid-century modern” identity in southern California. Objects on display will include furniture, lighting, architectural drawings, sketches, photographs, and ephemera. At the January 24th Tower Tots program, the children will be making Clay Dala Horses.  Dalecarlian or “Dala” Horses were very significant in Swedish folk culture. It is very possible when Greta Magnusson Grossman was a child, she would have owned a Dala Horse.  Part II of Clay Dala Horses will continue on March 6. Please contact Ginger Tomshany for more information or to register at (918) 336-4949 Ext. 115.