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Oklahoman Rather than a "museum piece," Rob Glaubitz considers opera a contemporary art form that can connect deeply with life as we know it.  "I think opera is still very relevant today and has something to say to modern audiences. That's one of my reasons and my passions for doing modern opera," said Glaubitz, artistic director of Painted Sky Opera. "I try to find something that is relevant to today's society in every work that we do." Directed by Glaubitz with musical direction by Jan McDaniel, "As One" marks the first collaboration between the two OKC arts organizations as well as the fi...

On the Town: O’Hara to headline OKC Philharmonic fundraiser By: Lillie-Beth Brinkman The Journal Record April 16, 2021 Lillie-Beth Brinkman Oklahoma native and Broadway star Kelli O’Hara will headline the OKC Philharmonic’s virtual fundraiser on May 20, the organization announced recently. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., “An Evening With Kelli O’Hara” will feature the Broadway star, along with Jan McDaniel on piano and the philharmonic musicians. Glenna and Dick Tanenbaum are the presenting sponsor. The evening also includes special appearances by Jane Jayroe Gamble, OKC Phil�...

Oklahoman As COVID-19 vaccines continue to be administered, concerts are starting to come back to Oklahoma after more than a year of relative silence due to the pandemic.  In Oklahoma City, Chesapeake Energy Arena announced last week its first new addition to its concert calendar in months: Country music star Kane Brown will be bringing his "Blessed and Free Tour" to The Peake on Oct. 14 with special guests Jordan Davis and Restless Road. Tickets are on sale as of today through Ticketmaster. The Peake is hosting the PBR Express Ranches Invitational this weekend with the arena at 45% capa...