Quartz Mountain Resort

Since 1977, the Oklahoma Arts Institute has been hosting educational programs taught by esteemed artists of all different platforms in the visual, literary, and performing arts. These summer classes are specifically designed for junior high school and high school students (and graduating seniors) between the ages of 14 and 18 who are very motivated and serious about their field. Students come for everything from acting and dancing, to creative writing, to photography and video. All students accepted into the program are given full scholarships, worth over $2,400, from the Oklahoma State Department of Education as well as from private donations.

The summer program is held at the Oklahoma Arts and Conference Center, at Quartz Mountain Resort, for two full weeks in June (this year from June 14th through the 29th), with the students sleeping, dining, and performing across the grounds.

A typical day for the talented artists and performers includes a movement class bright and early, morning and afternoon classes, breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the Resort’s Sundance Cafe, ballroom dancing lessons, evening performances and demonstrations, and cabin meetings to end the night.

 

2008 Performance Schedule

Sunday, June 15

7 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.         Conversation with the Artists / Ballroom:

                                    Liza Grossman, Orchestra Conductor

                                    David Brunner, Chorus Conductor

8 p.m. – 9 p.m.              Body, Voice, and Soul: Part 1 – The Stanislavsky System

                                    Artists Lecture / Ballroom: Marilyn McIntyre & Melina Bielefelt, Acting Faculty      

 

Monday, June 16

7 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.         Conversation with the Artist / Ballroom: Isak Applin, Artist                                  

8 p.m. – 9 p.m.              Film Screening / Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center:

                                    Sterlin Harjo, Filmmaker                        

 

Tuesday, June 17

7 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.         Conversation with the Artist / Ballroom: George Bilgere, Poet                              

8 p.m. – 9 p.m.              Photography in the 21^st Century – A Digital Primer

                                    Artist Lecture / Ballroom: Huntington Witherill, Photographer                  

 

Wednesday, June 18

7 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.         Conversation with the Artists / Ballroom: Muriel Cohan & Patrick Suzeau, Choreographers and Dancers             

8 p.m. – 9 p.m.              Artist Lecture and Demonstration / Ballroom: Flavio Salazar, Ballet Dancer           

                                   

Thursday, June 19

7 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.         Visual Journey: A Personal Approach to Photography

                                    Artist Lecture / Ballroom: Huntington Witherill, Photography                               

8 p.m. – 9 p.m.              Body, Voice, and Soul: Part 2 – Viewpoints

                                    Artists Lecture / PAC: Melina Bielefelt & Marilyn McIntyre, Acting Faculty

 

Friday, June 20

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.              Faculty Showcase / Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center:

                                    Eine Kleine Quartzmusik, Music Faculty      

                                    David Hyer and Shelby Rothell, Ballroom Dancers

                                    World Music Performance with Valerie Naranjo, Percussionist                              

9 p.m. – 10 p.m.            Deck Reception hosted by the community of Altus

 

Saturday, June 21

2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.     Tours for Visitors

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.              Donor Tribute / Great Plains Amphitheatre

6 p.m. – 7 p.m.              Dinner for Guests, Faculty, and Staff / Sundance Café and Patio

7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.         The Institute Chorus and Orchestra / Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center

                                    David Brunner, Chorus Conductor and Liza Grossman, Orchestra Conductor       

9 p.m. – 10 p.m.            Deck Reception hosted by the communities of Blair, El Dorado, and Hollis

Featuring the Quartz Mountain Jazz Band                        

 

Sunday, June 22

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.           Celebration of the Spirit / Great Plains Amphitheatre:

Honoring the memory of special friends of the Oklahoma Arts Institute.

 

Monday, June 23

7 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.         Conversation with the Artist / Ballroom: Flavio Salazar, Ballet Dancer                   

8 p.m. – 9 p.m.              Student Showcase / Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center:

                                    Eine Kleine Quartzmusik, Music Students                            

9 p.m. – 10 p.m.            Deck Reception hosted by the communities of Granite and Mangum

Featuring the Quartz Mountain Jazz Band

                       

Tuesday, June 24

7 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.         Conversation with the Artists / Ballroom:

                                    Kazem Abdullah, Orchestra Conductor

                                    Pearl Shangkuan, Chorus Conductor                               

8 p.m. – 9 p.m.              Artist Demonstration / Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center:

                                    COHAN/SUZEAU, Speaking of Dance . . .                                  

 

Wednesday, June 25

7 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.         Artist Lecture and Demonstration / Ballroom: Isak Applin, Artist             

8 p.m. – 9 p.m.              Faculty Showcase / Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center:

                                    Eine Kleine Quartzmusik, Music Faculty                              

 

Thursday, June 26

7 p.m. – 8 p.m.              Poetry Reading / Great Plains Amphitheater: George Bilgere, Poet            

8 p.m. – 9 p.m.              Film Screening / Great Plains Amphitheater: Nathan Young, Filmmaker    

 

Friday, June 27

4 p.m.                           ONSTAGE: Gallery Opening / Great Plains Amphitheatre

7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.         ONSTAGE: Acting, Ballet, and Modern Dance Performances /

Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center 

9 p.m. – 10 p.m.            Deck Reception hosted by the communities of Hobart, Lone Wolf, and Sayre

Featuring the Quartz Mountain Jazz Band

 

Saturday, June 28

11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.        Gallery is Open (except during performances) / Ballroom

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.     ONSTAGE: The Institute Chorus /

Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center:

                                    Pearl Shangkuan, Conductor                              

3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.         Deck Reception hosted by the Altus Air Force Base community

4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.         ONSTAGE: Creative Writing Performance and Film Screenings /

Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center 

8 p.m. – 9 p.m.              ONSTAGE: The Institute Orchestra /

Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center:

                                    Kazem Abdullah, Conductor                             

 

Sunday, June 29

10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.       Closing Ceremonies / Robert M. Kerr Performing Arts Center:

The Institute Chorus, Pearl Shangkuan, Conductor

                                    The Institute Orchestra, Kazem Abdullah, Conductor

 

 

Are you like us…dealing with “Spring Fever?” Well, we have just the right cure. Come and experience the Quartz Mountain Golf Course. It is like no other course you have played on - the Wichita Mountains create a beautiful backdrop for a great afternoon with good friends.

Why not make a weekend of it?! Stay at the beautiful Quartz Mountain Resort, play a round of golf, and then head back to the Lounge inside the Sundance Cafe and talk about the great game you had (or almost had!).

See John at the Pro-Shop. The price for 18 holes of golf and a cart rental will greatly surprise you.

Monday special — all day golf and cart for just $17! We’ll see you there! Fore!!

What better way to spend Easter Sunday than with familiy and friends?

 This year, why not come to the beautiful Quartz Mountain Resort for dinner? Executive Chef Bola Togun has created a delicious ala carte menu that is sure to have something on it for everyone in your party. Since reservations are required, please call the Sundance Cafe at (580) 563-3036 and make your reservations today. This special Easter Sunday Menu will be served between the hours of 11AM and 3PM.

Bring your sweetheart to Quartz Mountain Resort for a romantic evening, which includes an upscale four-course meal, a complimentary glass of champagne, and a long-stemmed red rose, in addition to a delux room for one night - all for only $175.00 (tax and gratuity included)! Our special Valentine’s package is available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, February 14th, 15th, and 16th.

Make your Valentine’s reservations now at Quartz Mountain Resort!

Quartz Mountain Resort is proud to present our first food & beer reception - and everyone is invited!

 Who says wine is the only perfect compliment to a meal? On Friday, March 28, 2008, join us at Quartz Mountain Resort and taste how Samuel Adams Beer can show you otherwise.

Beer and food pairing has been gaining in popularity all over the world, from Canada to Belgium to Switzerland to the U.S. And now it comes to Quartz Mountain Resort.

We at Quartz Mountain Resort are pleased to bring this delicious event to Southwestern Oklahoma. Whether  you enjoy fabulous gourmet meals or good ol’ American cook-out, come and taste how cooking with beer as well as pairing a glass of beer with your meal can add that extra flavor enhancement.

For only $20 per person (all inclusive) you can sample the pairings at the five stations. Taste a variety of foods cooked with beer as well as a small sampling of different kinds of beer.

As each station is announced, you will move from one to the other, sampling the food at that station. Quartz Mountain Resort’s General Manager, James Shandor, along with a representative from Samuel Adams, will guide you through each station.

Join us beginning at 7pm for the Quartz Mountain Resort Beer and Food Pairing that is sure to thrill your taste buds!

This year’s New Years Eve event at Quartz Mountain Resort was by far the best on record!

 The food was over the top. Our chefs absolutely outdid themselves for this party. There was something for every palate on the buffet table, and we’re sure no one went back to their room hungry!

The John Arnold band was fantastic! From the first song to the last dance, the floor was never empty and those dancing seemed to be really enjoying themselves.  Again, there was something for everyone - from country, to rock ‘n roll to swing! There are some wonderful dancers in Oklahoma!

So, don’t miss out this year. Mark your calendars now to call us as early as November to make your reservations. Call your friends and have them do the same so you can reserve a table where you can all sit together and party!

Have you ever seen a Bald Eagle? Our national bird is undoubtedly one of the most majestic creatures on Earth. If you’ve never had the chance to catch a Bald Eagle in flight, you should make it a point to come out to Quartz Mountain for a visit this winter, during bird-watching season.

The trees are bare, the skies are clear, and there are approximately 96 different species of birds that will be gracing the mountain during traveling bird-watchers’ favorite season. Hike down to the trails of Quartz Mountain State Park to see the Lake Sparrow and Painted Bunting. Bring your camera to capture those memorable shots and upload them onto Quartz Mountain Resort’s new Flickr account…you may even win a free visit to the Resort!

What are you doing for New Years Eve? Want something to do that is fun, delicious, and safe that you can enjoy with friends? Quartz Mountain Resort has the answer. We invite you to spend New Year’s Eve with us! We have a night of fun planned just for you . For only $199.00 per couple, you will enjoy the Pre-Party Reception, Dinner, party favors, the John Arnold Band, and a complimentary glass of Champagne at midnight…PLUS a room for the night!

Dance to the music of the John Arnold Band, one of Oklahoma’s favorites. Winner of the National Dodge-Wrangler Country Showdown in 1983, this band has toured with Ricky Skaggs and opened for George Strait, Reba McEntire, Michael Martin Murphy, The Judds, and many others. The band plays a wide variety of music including Country, Swing, Jazz, Bluegrass, and more.

Our Pre-Party Reception begins at 7PM with a hot and cold hors d’oeuvres buffet of assorted canapes, puff pastries stuffed with chicken salad, chicken brochettes, duck confit, and ahi tuna on crostini. A fruit tray, vegetable crudites, and an international and domestic cheese display with fruit and crackers are also on the buffet. Dinner will be served between 8PM and 9PM and the chef has made up a mouth-watering menu that will delight any pallet.A caesar salad station that includes: romaine lettuce, seasoned croutons, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, black olives, and caesar dressing along with assorted compound salads.

At the carving station, you will find: roast beef served with your choice of Au Jus Sauce or our own famous horseradish cream sauce, and leg of lamb with mint jelly.

Main dishes include: bourbon chicken served with our homemade bourbon barbecue sauce, pork shank osso boco served with zesty basil-caper sauce, cajun spice catfish and pan fried tilapia marinated in our very own tequila lime sauce.

To round out the meal, side dishes of herb roasted bliss potatoes, wild mushroom risotto, sauteed vegetable medley, and garlic mashed potatoes.

No meal is complete without a variety of desserts. The chef has selected an assortment of desserts and pies.

Between 9 & 9:30PM, let the party begin! The cash bar opens at 7PM and will remain open all evening.

Reservations are required, so call our Reservations Office today. Please be sure to let us know if you want to be seated with friends. Toll free: 877.999.5567 or the direct line: 580.563.3028.

There is nothing more satisfying than being able to sink into the cushions of a deep sofa at the end of a long workday. We know this, and we feel the same way, and so we decided to renovate and refurbish our lounge to make for an even more relaxing escape. Stop in and recline in one of our soft leather couches by the toasty fireplace while sipping a glass of Pinot Grigio on a chilly Oklahoma winters’ eve. The soft firelight and homey atmosphere will help you relax while enjoying the sunset over the mountains.

 

Warm up with a bowl of hearty minestrone soup (a personal favorite) and the Resort’s famous Foot-Long BLT on our new Fall/Winter Cocktail Menu. Top it off with our mouthwatering crème brulee cheesecake to soothe your sweet tooth. Or perhaps an evening of celebrations is in your plans. A toast in front of the crackling fireplace with a bottle of our Piper-Heidsieck Brut Champagne from France would commemorate the event perfectly.

Who wouldn’t want to live on our mountain? For those lucky enough to call Quartz their backyard (or at least their favorite playground), we are offering membership in the Quartz Club. Quartz Club memberships are optimal for guests who periodically dine at the Sundance Cafe or stay at the Resort as well as those who would often enjoy a round or two on the Quartz Mountain Golf Course. Membership benefits may be extended to your guests as well. Having out-of-town visitors for the weekend? Don’t stress out about making room for them in your home when you can use your Quartz Club membership to get them discounts on rooms at the Resort! Discover the full range of benefits on Quartz Mountain Resort’s website.