Central Oklahoma’s Event Calendar November 2009

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

DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

CENTRAL OKLAHOMA – The Mabee-Gerrer Museum of Art is teaming up with the Salvation Army and regional artists in the fight against hunger. “Doing All We Can to Help” is an exhibit with artwork that references canned foods including artworks created on cans or from can materials and artworks that include representations of cans. The exhibit is on display through Nov. 22. Admission is free for each visitor donating one canned food item. For more information visit www.mgmoa.org

Media Contact: Delaynna Trim, MGMOA, 405-878-5300

Explore the new exhibitions, “Sooners in the Land of Enchantment” and “The Creative Eye,” while enjoying hands-on art activities, live music and independent film at Art “à la CART” at the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art in Norman Nov. 13 from 6-9 p.m. in conjunction with the Norman Arts Council’s Second Fridays Circuit of Art and campus art walk. Visit www.ou.edu/fjjma for more information.

Media Contact: Michael Bendure, FJJMOA, 405-325-3178

Check out the National Junior Bull Riders Association Finals Nov. 18-22 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee. From mutton bustin’ to bull ridin’ these young cowboys raise the roof! For more information visit www.shawneeexpo.com.

Media Contact: Stephanie Meiler, Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center, 405-275-7020

Make your reservations now to attend the Ghosts of Fort Reno Tour at historic Fort Reno in El Reno Nov. 21. Tour the historic fort by lantern-light and hear stories of the restless spirits of the old post along with some unsolved mysteries, urban legends and murderous tales. For more information visit www.fortreno.org.

Media Contact: Bob Warren, Fort Reno, 405-262-3987

            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://www.oktourism.com/uploads/documents/NovemberDecember2009.doc

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

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For Immediate Release: November 6, 2009
 

Contact: Lauren Lorenzen, Public Relations Manager

Telephone: 405-232-6552  

E-mail: lauren@oktourism.com