Central Oklahoma's Event Calendar April 2009

The following is a truncated list of events occurring in Frontier Country:

DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA - Journey to an age of kings, queens and knights in shining armor as the kingdom comes alive at the Medieval Fair in Norman April 3-5 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Experience the Middle Ages with six stages of continuous performances, more than 35 food vendors and more than 200 art and craft booths. For more information visit www.medievalfair.org.

Media Contact: Linda Linn, Medieval Fair, 405-288-2536

Every Friday and Saturday starting April 17 take a Sunset River Cruise along the Oklahoma River. You'll experience a relaxing journey, picturesque sunsets and mouth-watering appetizers while aboard a beautiful climate-controlled cruiser. Visit www.okrivercruises.com for more information.

Media Contact: Michael Scroggins, MetroTransit, 405-297-2107

Check out Off the Wall at the Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art in Shawnee April 17 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets to the event are $50, which includes one random drawing ticket for artwork on the wall and admission for two for hors d'oeuvres, desserts and drinks.  Each time a ticket is drawn, a name is called and that person will have just 30 seconds to choose a piece of artwork off the wall. For more information call 405-878-5300 or visit www.mgmoa.org.

Media Contact: Delaynna Trim, Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art, 405-878-5300

See performing, visual, children's and culinary arts at the Festival of the Arts in downtown Oklahoma City April 21- 26.  Browse and shop 144 fine artists and enjoy unique international foods at the six-day, free outdoor festival. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information visit www.artscouncilokc.com or call 405-280-4848.
Media Contact: Emily Reagan, Arts Council of Oklahoma City, 405-270-4884

            Each of these contacts can provide additional information or a spokesperson for interviews. To download a complete listing of events, exhibits and attractions for the next two months, visit http://oktourism.com/uploads/documents/April-May 2009.doc.

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

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For Immediate Release: March 18, 2009

Contact: Lauren Lorenzen, Public Relations Manager

Telephone: 405-232-6552

E-mail: lauren@oktourism.com