2018 Oklahoma Arts Conference
Panchromatic: Spectrum of Possibilities
Bradley Wynn
Bradley Wynn is a writer, author, historian, and urban archaeologist. When not working as a full-time Deputy with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, Wynn can be found researching, exploring, or writing about topics from Oklahoma City’s rich past. His works have appeared in numerous publications, featuring historic examples of baseball in Oklahoma City or the legend of Oklahoma City's former Chinese underground. He has authored two books, “Oklahoma City Film Row” (2012) and “Oklahoma City's Midtown” (2014), and he is currently writing a sequel to his first book, “Oklahoma Drive-Ins & Theaters,” along with a fourth, titled “Badge & Brass: The Events and History of Those Who Have the Brass To Wear the Badge.” Wynn created and chaired the Oklahoma City Film Exchange District Task Force in 2004, a collaborative "think tank" of professionals who worked to establish the Film Row business district from numerous long-blighted historic buildings. Their vision became a reality in 2006, and it has resulted in a thriving community in downtown's landscape today. Wynn continues as an advocate, historian, and public supporter of the district, while also serving on the Film Row Business District's Board of Directors.
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| Oklahoma City’s Film Row: A Story of Rebirth
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Date: Thursday – October, 25 2018 Time: 9:00am - 9:45am
Room: 21c Museum and Hotel Main Gallery |
With the emergence of moving pictures, Oklahoma City’s Film Row district emerged in 1907 and became a thriving mecca of film exchange offices that distributed movies to theaters throughout the state. As technology advanced in the 1960s, the film exchange offices gradually closed their doors, resulting in a derelict downtown district and surrounding neighborhood. Despite over 30 years of neglect and insurmountable challenges, several of the once-vacant historic buildings have been preserved, and the Film Row district is now a cultural destination. Join author, historian, and film-buff Bradley Wynn as he shares Film Row’s story of triumph and transformation.
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| Walking Tour of Historic Film Row with Bradley Wynn |
Date: Thursday – October, 25 2018 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Take a walk through the historic Film Row district with author, historian, and history buff, Bradley Wynn and discover the dynamic history of Oklahoma City's authentic film exchange. Each tour is limited to 12 participants. Sign up at the conference registration table. The tour will depart from the lobby of the 21c Museum Hotel.
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| Walking Tour of Historic Film Row with Bradley Wynn |
Date: Friday – October, 26 2018 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
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Take a walk through the historic Film Row district with author, historian, and history buff, Bradley Wynn and discover the dynamic history of Oklahoma City's authentic film exchange. Each tour is limited to 12 participants. Sign up at the conference registration table. The tour will depart from the lobby of the 21c Museum Hotel.
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