Central Oklahoma's Event Calendar February 2009

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

DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA - Indulge in Norman's best chocolate from more than 35 area restaurants, shops and bakeries at the 27^th Annual Chocolate Festival & Gala Feb. 7 at Norman North High School from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Firehouse Art Center in Norman. Tickets are $15 to $30 and are available by calling 405-329-4523.

Media Contact: Jennifer Skinner, Firehouse Art Center, 405-329-4523

Sample wines from 18 wineries from across the state and shop for art from from local artists, including Thomas Stotts, at the Vintage Oklahoma Wine & Art Festival Feb. 12 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Petroleum Club in Oklahoma City. Hosted by the Oklahoma Grape Growers and Wine Makers Association, the festival benefits the Arts Council of Oklahoma City. Tickets are $60 and must be purchased in advance online at www.localwineevents.com.

Media Contact: Emily Reagan, Arts Council of Oklahoma City, 405-270-4884

See the best bull riders in the World battle with the best bulls at the PBR Built Ford Tough Series Feb. 13-15 at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City. Visit  pbrnow.com or lazye.com for show times.

Media Contact: Robert Simpson, Lazy E Arena, 800-595-RIDE

Check out Fondue Fandango Feb. 27 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Meinders Hall of Mirrors in the Civic Center Music Hall in Oklahoma City. This fundraiser for the Harn Homestead features fondue creations from local chefs as they compete for the Best Sweet and Best Savory fondue plus listen to live music and participate in the silent auction.

Media Contact: Leslie Creason, Harn Homestead, 405-235-4058

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/FebruaryMarch 2009.doc.

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

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For Immediate Release: Jan. 16, 2009

Contact: Lauren Lorenzen, Public Relations Manager

Telephone: 405-232-6552

E-mail: lauren@oktourism.com