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2014 Oklahoma Arts Conference

Oklahoma Arts Conference


Around Town in Norman

While in Norman, make plans to dine and network with other conference members while enjoying some of Norman's best local cuisine. If you're arriving early or staying an extra day after the conference, take time to visit some of the cultural gems, boutique shopping and recreational amenities in Norman.

Places to Eat

The Abner’s Ale House – Downtown Norman
www.mcnelliesnorman.com
121 E. Main St.
405-928-5801
As an Irish Pub located in downtown Norman, the Abner Ale House has the best beer selection in Norman.

Benvenuti’s – Downtown Norman
www.benvenutisristorante.com
105 W. Main St.
405-310-5271
Benvenuti's features cuisine that strives to awaken the senses by utilizing seasonal ingredients, both international and local. Chef Anthony Compagni is the Executive Chef and partner of the restaurant. His menu offers old world Italian with a new world twist. Open daily for dinner.
Hours: Open daily from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Bison Witches – Downtown Norman
www.biosnwitches.com
211 E. Main St.
405-364-7555
A nontraditional bar featuring gourmet deli sandwiches and bread bowls.
Hours: Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Oklahoma Arts Conference attendees can show their conference badge to  receive 10% of their purchase.

Blackbird Gastropub – Campus Corner
http://gldining.com/blackbird/
575 S. University, Ste 110
405-928-5555
Hours: Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Blu Restaurant – Downtown Norman
http://gldining.com/blu/
201 S. Crawford Ave.
405-360-4258
Hours:
Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Brewhouse – Downtown Norman
http://gldining.com/brewhouse/
108 W. Main St.
405-321-2739
Hours:
Monday through Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Thursday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Café Plaid – Campus Corner
333 W. Boyd St.
405-360-2233

Coriander Café – Campus Corner
www.coriandercafe.com
323 White St.
405-801-3958
Traditional Vietnamese recipes with a modern flair. From the marinades to the salads, from the sauces to the egg rolls, everything is made fresh.  We offer a variety of lunch and dinner menu options at affordable prices. 
Hours:
Monday through Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Das Boot Camp – Downtown Norman
www.das-bootcamp.com
229 E. Main St.
405-701-3748
Located in Downtown Norman, Das Boot Camp is a place where people sit together and engage in conversation, meet friends and family, enjoy traditional German food and of course, some great German beer. We invite you to join us for true German hospitality as well as our great selection of German specialties created by proprietor and Certified Master Chef Andy Gmeiner. We are pleased to offer a selection of Handcrafted beers brewed by Royal Bavaria, as well as a full bar. All of our beers are brewed to German Purity Laws dating back to 1516 and are offered in mugs as well as das boot. We hope you will join us for some true German tradition and great German hospitality!
Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

The Diner – Downtown Norman
213 E. Main St.
The Diner is a 50's style diner with big, hearty portions of classic American and Tex-Mex cooking.
Hours:
Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m..

The Garage – Downtown Norman
www.eatatthegarage.com
307 E. Main St.
405-701-7035
Gourmet and unusual burgers.
Hours:
Monday through Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Wednesday through Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Legends Restaurant
www.legendsrestaurant.com
1313 W. Lindsey St.
405-329-8888
Legend's is a stunning, intimate, casually up-scale family-owned restaurant which has served Norman and the University of Oklahoma community for forty-five years.  Legend's serves a broad menu ranging from salads and sandwiches to fresh seafood, pastas, steaks, fowl, pork, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. We offer two house-made soups and eight to ten house-made desserts daily. We menu twenty wines by the glass, and a large list of wines by the bottle, in addition to a wide selection of beers and spirits.

Local
www.eatatlocal.com
2262 W. Main St.
Modern Food for Modern People. Our local focus brings a fresh and exciting menu with an eye toward local, sustainable food products. Our menu varies periodically as we highlight the very best local products each season.  Local is also committed to providing a variety of gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options daily. We celebrate Happy Hours from 4-7pm Tuesday through Friday with beer and drink specials and $3 Super Snacks in our bar or on the patio
Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 
Friday and Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Louie’s Bar& Grill – Campus Corner
www.louiesgrilladnbar.com
301 W. Boyd St.
405-360-4386
Louie’s is a casual American-fare grill and pub. It serves a variety of mid-priced food and beverages in a come-as-you-are atmosphere. Louie’s is positioned as a neighborhood restaurant with strategically placed flat screen televisions featuring your favorite regional sporting events. It’s a great place to unwind with friends and family every day of the week. It features a popular wine list, extensive beer brews, as well as several specialty drinks.
Oklahoma Arts Conference attendees can show their conference badge to receive $3.00 off their purchase (This does not apply to alcohol or taxes).

The Library Bar & Grill – near Campus Corner
http://gldining.com/the-library/
607 W. Boyd Dt.
405-366-7565

Michelangelo’s
www.michaelangeloscoffeeandwine.com 207 E. Main St.
405-579-3387
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Happy Hour is every day from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The Mont
www.themont.com
1300 Classen Blvd.
405-329-3330
The Mont has been a Norman tradition since 1976. Located just a block east of the University, the Mont features award winning drinks and one of the best places for patio dining in Norman.
Hours: Open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Othello’s – Campus Corner
www.othellos.us
423 Buchanan Ave.
405-701-4900
A family-owned Italian Restaurant offering casual family atmosphere. Over thirty-five years of serving great pastas, pizzas and seafood.

Pepe Delgados – Campus Corner
752 Asp Ave.
405-321-6232

S&B Burger Joint – Downtown Norman
102 W. Main Street
405-360-5726

Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails
www.scratchnorman.com
132 W. Main St.
405-801-2900
We're fanatical about flavor. Food fills our thoughts between meals. We spend our free time devising dishes, honing knife skills, studying spices, dissecting spirits, and preparing ourselves for the next time you sit at our table. Great food, drink, and service will always be our best advertising. Stop by and taste what we've been up to.
Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Sergio’s Italian Bistro – Downtown Norman
www.sergiositalianbistor.com
104 E. Gray St.
405-573-7707
Locally owned and operated. We are proud to serve traditional and fresh Italian food, pizzas, salads, and Italian sandwiches. Our food is made with the best ingredients, and our experienced staff will make your food and your service a unique experience that will leave you wanting to come back again!
Hours:
Sunday through Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine – Downtown Norman
211 W. Main St.
405-217-8424
Hours:
Monday through Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Syrup – Downtown Norman
www.syrupbreakfast.com
123 E. Main St.
405-701-1143
A unique breakfast boutique experience offering gourmet breakfast and lunch
Hours:
Tuesday through Sunday: 7;00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Victoria’s Pasta Shop – Campus Corner
327 White St.
405-329-0377

 

Things to Do and See

Local Museums and Attractions

Dreamer Concepts:
A Community Art Space

428 East Main Street
www.dreamerconcepts.org

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
555 Elm Avenue
(University of Oklahoma Campus)
www.ou.edu/content/fjjma.html

Gallery 123
123 West Main Street
www.facebook.com/pages/Gallery-123Norman/133533346681156

MAINSITE Contemporary Art
Home of the Norman Arts Council
120E Main
mainsite-art.com

Norman Firehouse Art Center
444 South Flood Avenue
www.normanfirehouse.com

Jacobson House Native Art Center
609 Chautauqua Ave
jacobsonhouse.org

Performing Arts Studio
200 S. Jones Ave.
www.pasnorman.org

Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
2401 Chautauqua Avenue
(University of Oklahoma Campus)
www.snomnh.ou.edu

The Crucible Foundry, Gallery and Sculpture Garden
110 E. Tonhawa
www.thecruciblellc.com