Thursday April 2.
Head to the University of Oklahoma and one of the nation’s finest university art museums. The museum is housed in a spectacular new building designed by architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen. Begin by enjoying the beautiful sculptures outside the museum, including Fernando Botero's "Sphinx". Inside, enjoy the museum's extraordinary collections. Included is the largest private collection ever donated to a public university. The Weitzenhoffer Collection includes 22 paintings and 11 works on paper of French Impressionism by such artists as Degas, Gauguin, Monet, Pissarro, Toulouse-Lautrec, Van Gogh, Vuillard and others. The collection is housed in an exact reproduction of the Weitzenhoffer's house. Enjoy other beautiful works of art by such artists as Edward Hopper, Georgia O'Keeffe, Ansel Adams, Allan Houser, Nicolai Fechin, Leon Gaspard and others. The museum also features a large collection of Native American, Southwest and Western art from private and permanent collections.

Friday night, April 3
Head to Bricktown, Oklahoma City's historic entertainment district, just 40 minutes north of Norman. Built primarily at the turn of the 20th century, the district is unified by the red brick used to build its structures, hence its name. Stroll through the district, taking in the Bricktown Ballpark and the Harkin Cinema complex. Take a water taxi along the Bricktown Canal or eat at one of the many restaurants lining the canal with balconies and patios. Restaurants range from fancy to casual. There are clubs with live music. Check out their website for more information: http://www.bricktownokc.org. 

Saturday night, April 4
Head to the Riverwind Casino, Oklahoma’s newest and largest casino. Take advantage of over 2,300 games and 55 poker and blackjack tables, or relax and enjoy live entertainment at the River Lounge. For dining options, eat to your heart’s content at Willows, Oklahoma’s largest buffet, or visit Autographs Sports Bar, owned by the three Oklahoma Heisman Trophy winners - Billy Simms, Steve Owens, and Jason White. For more information, check out www.riverwind.com.