Spencer Hicks doesn’t seem like your typical capitol hill type, but this Former Governors personal Assistant and part-time comedian is nothing but giggles. Hicks will be performing during the day on stage at the Plaza District Festival. His goofy smile and pleasantly awkward delivery belie not only the scope of his material but also the polish of his stage-awareness. Hicks is sure to make your stomach ache pleasure. More info on his blog at  http://spencerhicks.com/

Zane LaRue will be carrying on the emcee-ing for the evening. His outrageous and ridiculous humor is sure to stir up trouble. Below is LaRue acting as Wayne Coyne  called DOPPELWAYNGER. Come out and enjoy this colorful improv of Zane LaRue. Found out more about LaRue and his friends at http://zaneandfriends.com/

Your furry friends are welcome at the festival! Look for the Plaza Pup station, where there will be water, locally made treats, and information about how you can get involved in pup-a-fying the Plaza! There will also be a Plaza Pup photo booth where you can dress up your pooch for the camera!

Look for Royal Barkery, they will be out with locally made organic treats for Fido or Fufu!

Marcus Eakers is a exMarcus Eakers’s work is filled with dreamlike imagery created with a wide and saturated color palette. “Each work has a theme or visuals that relate to growth in some form, varying from the idea of growing attachments to decorative natural elements,” said Eakers. Find out more, watch videos and enjoy Marcus’s talent at http://www.marcuseakers.com/

OKC Improv

Come out and enjoy OKC Improv’s 2:40 performance at this year’s Plaza District Festival. They’re more than just Oklahoma’s premiere showcase of the best local and regional improvisational comedy and theater, they’re a non-profit community arts organization devoted to building a thriving and sustainable improv scene. OKC Improv was founded in December, 2009 by co-producers Marcy Fleming, Buck Vrazel, Clint Vrazel, and Eric Webb. All four have been active in the local improv scene since 2000.

Details!

• Plaza Bingo will run from 12:00pm to 6:00pm
• Anyone who attends the event has the opportunity to participate
• Find the OECU Tent that morning to get set up for the hunt!

The Hunt!

• Bingo-style card for the  hunt
• Participants will match a photos on the card to items inside the store.  Each in-store item will have a code that the participant will record on the bingo card
• Anyone who completes a “bingo” will be eligible for prizes
•  Grand prize to be drawn from all eligible bingo cards and announced around 7:00pm from the stage and on The Spy
• Anyone who completes the entire card will get a free 2011 Keep it Local card
• Others will also have prizes from local businesses, including Collected Thread and The Riley Group

• Grand Prize – $500 OECU Visa Gift Card!!!

The Wurly birds are great blend of genres including Rock/Soul/Pop. Members include Taylor Johnson with Vox, Guitars and Keys, Chris Anderson with Vox, Keys and Guitars, Taylor Overholser on the Bass, Jerred Murphyon the Drums and Matt Lester with the Vox, Vibraslap and Auxiliary. Find out more about The Wurly Birds at: www.facebook.com/wurlybirds also check them out on Fowler Vdub Session to get an inside look:  http://www.youtube.com/user/TheVdubsessions#p/u/23/Vl_53gJYmSU

Kacey Walkingstick

Come out to the this years Plaza District Festival on October 1st to take in the unique style of Kacey Walkingstick. Her originality consists of Acoustic and Indie genres. Band members include: Jacob Wright- drums, backing vocals & keys, George Wright- bass and backing vocals, Clint Walkingstick- guitar and backing vocals, and Kacey Walkingstick- keys and vocal. Check her out on these following pages! http://www.myspace.com/kaceywalkingstick and http://www.facebook.com/KaceyWalkingstickMusic