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Choctaw Casino Resort unveiling iconic Texas venue Gilley's on June 110 May 2012DURANT, Oklahoma -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- A major milestone will be reached on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, with the unveiling of Gilley’s, the iconic Texas entertainment venue made famous in the 1980 blockbuster, Urban Cowboy. The Gilley’s at Choctaw unveiling will kick off at 6 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a special performance by Mickey Gilley and the original Gilley’s band, Chris Rivers Band. Additional festivities include: Autograph signings by multiple professional bull riders and rodeo champions, including Professional Bull Riders’ (PBR) World Champion Justin McBride, legendary PBR bull riders Tuff Hedeman and Mark Cain and more. Live concerts from Somebody’s Darling, John David Kent, In10City, Jamie Richards, Arkbuckle Xpress, and more. Performances from the “Gilley Girls” dressed in cowgirl-attire from head to toe. Food and drink specials and tasting events, including Bud and Sissy-sized beer, cocktail and shot specials One-of-a-kind, custom Gilley’s merchandise giveaways. Free mechanical bull rides. The 8,900-square-foot Gilley’s at Choctaw project was designed with the ultimate goal of recreating the original classic Texas Gilley’s experience – a rare combination of restaurant, bar and live music venue that combines a distinctly southern atmosphere with just the right amount of flavor, entertainment and western tradition. Gilley’s at Choctaw, which is located on the north side of Choctaw Casino Resort in the space previously home to the Diamondback Lounge, encompasses a full-service restaurant and bar/nightclub with 176 seats, a dance floor, an iconic mechanical bull like the one made famous from Urban Cowboy, and two bars with a dedicated draught beer system offering up to eight beers on tap, 32-ounce man-sized draft beers called “Bud,” 16-ounce, regular-sized draft beers called “Sissy,” and Gilley’s specialty drinks served by the Gilley Girls dressed in cowgirl attire from head to toe. The new Gilley’s Durant at Choctaw also features a 500-square-foot performance stage, which is positioned in the center of the venue and offers 360-degree views, including from the gaming floor. Live entertainment will take place each weekend from local, regional and national artists, with several shows already confirmed from musicians such as Two Tons of Steel, Chris Zalez & The Pistoleros, Jason Eady Band, TJ McFarland, and more. “The addition of Gilley’s Durant at Choctaw adds a uniquA major milestone will be reached on Friday, June 1, 2012, at Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, with the unveiling of Gilley’s, the iconic Texas entertainment venue made famous in the 1980 blockbuster, Urban Cowboy. The Gilley’s at Choctaw unveiling will kick off at 6 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a special performance by Mickey Gilley and the original Gilley’s band, Chris Rivers Band. Additional festivities include: Autograph signings by multiple professional bull riders and rodeo champions, including Professional Bull Riders’ (PBR) World Champion Justin McBride, legendary PBR bull riders Tuff Hedeman and Mark Cain, and more. Live concerts from Somebody’s Darling, John David Kent, In10City, Jamie Richards, Arkbuckle Xpress, and more. Performances from the “Gilley Girls” dressed in cowgirl-attire from head to toe. Food and drink specials and tasting events, including Bud and Sissy-sized beer, cocktail and shot specials One-of-a-kind, custom Gilley’s merchandise giveaways. Free mechanical bull rides. The 8,900-square-foot Gilley’s at Choctaw project was designed with the ultimate goal of recreating the original classic Texas Gilley’s experience – a rare combination of restaurant, bar and live music venue that combines a distinctly southern atmosphere with just the right amount of flavor, entertainment and western tradition. Gilley’s at Choctaw, which is located on the north side of Choctaw Casino Resort in the space previously home to the Diamondback Lounge, encompasses a full-service restaurant and bar/nightclub with 176 seats, a dance floor, an iconic mechanical bull like the one made famous from Urban Cowboy, and two bars with a dedicated draught beer system offering up to eight beers on tap, 32-ounce man-sized draft beers called “Bud,” 16-ounce, regular-sized draft beers called “Sissy,” and Gilley’s specialty drinks served by the Gilley Girls dressed in cowgirl-attire from head to toe. The new Gilley’s Durant at Choctaw also features a 500-square-foot performance stage, which is positioned in the center of the venue and offers 360-degree views, including from the gaming floor. Live entertainment will take place each weekend from local, regional and national artists, with several shows already confirmed from musicians such as Two Tons of Steel, Chris Zalez & The Pistoleros, Jason Eady Band, TJ McFarland, and more. “The addition of Gilley’s Durant at Choctaw adds a unique southern charm to Choctaw Casino Resort and certainly makes our customer’s overall experience a lot more fun,” said Janie Dillard, executive director of gaming for the Choctaw Nation. |