Central Oklahoma’s Event Calendar April 2010

The following is a truncated list of events occurring in central Oklahoma’s Frontier Country:
DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA – Don’t miss Driving Miss Daisy at Lyric at the Plaza in Oklahoma City April 15-25. This Pulitzer Prize-winning play tells the story of Daisy, a sharp-tongued widow, Hoke, her soft-spoken chauffer, and the unique friendship between them. See www.lyrictheatreokc.com for more information.
Media Contact: Erika Huffman, Lyric at the Plaza, 405-524-9310

Celebrate spring with the Arts Council of Oklahoma City’s free community-wide celebration of the visual, performing and culinary arts at Festival of the Arts April 20-25. Activities will be held in downtown Oklahoma City and includes live art demonstrations, children’s arts and crafts, street performers, unique art exhibits and sales, and more! Visit www.artscouncilokc.com for more information.
Media Contact: Emily Reagan, Arts Council of OKC, 405-270-4848

Check out Starmaker: Jim Halsey and the Legends of Country Music at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City April 8-Dec. 31. This new exhibit highlights the legendary career of country music industry promoter Jim Halsey. For more information visit www.okhistory.org.
Media Contact: Michael Dean, Oklahoma History Center, 405-522-5241

See the blooming of the buds April 17 at Grape Ranch in Okemah. The Bud Break Party is a free event from 1 to 10 p.m. and includes live music, crawfish, BBQ and more. Visit www.graperanch.com for more information.
Media Contact: Tina Massey, Grape Ranch, 918-623-2250

Don’t miss Reds, Whites and Boots, a wine-tasting event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 27 at Cattleman’s Steakhouse Event Center in historic Stockyards City. The event benefits Sanctuary Women's Development Center and includes mouth-watering food, fabulous wine, music and silent auction. For more information visit www.stockyardscity.org.
Media Contact: Erin Karl, Stockyards City, 405-235-1267

Each of these contacts can provide additional information or a spokesperson for interviews.

Click here to download a complete listing of events, exhibits and attractions for the next two months.

For more information, visit www.oktourism.com or call 1-800-FUN-OKLA.

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For Immediate Release: March 24, 2010
Contact: Katie Puckett, Public Relations Manager
Telephone: 405-232-6552
E-mail: katie@oktourism.com