Oklahoma City - Historic Automobile Alley cordially invites you
to celebrate Chocolate Decadence 2010, one of Oklahoma City's most anticipated events
and Valentine traditions. Chocolate Decadence 2010 will be held Thursday, February
4th from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., again at 825 N. Broadway. Held in one of the coolest
venues this City has to offer, the Hudson-Essex Loft Office exudes hip, urban-chic
in Historic Automobile Alley. The party showcases decadent chocolate treats from
premier local restaurants and caterers while featuring smooth jazz, wine and champagne,
gourmet coffees and the ever popular Valentine auction. Chocolate Decadence has
enjoyed sold out crowds for the past three years and the same is expected this year.
Purchase your tickets early so as not to miss the most decadent event of the year!
Hosted by Automobile Alley, all proceeds from this year's party will once again
be given back to the neighborhood fondly known as the "front door to downtown."
In previous years, proceeds from Chocolate Decadence have helped fund projects such
as the realignment of the 6th Street "Centennial Gateway," installation of vintage-style
neon signs and façade enhancements, as well as the purchase of fabulous street furniture
that set the standard for the rest of Downtown.
"Each year Chocolate Decadence gets bigger and more exciting thanks to the imaginative
chocolate creations provided by our amazing restaurants. Our guests have come to
expect a wonderfully unique evening which is why this event sells out earlier and
earlier each year," said Francy Palmer of RCB Bank of Nichols Hills, co-chair of
the event.
This year's event will feature chocolate delights by Bin 73, Bricktown Brewery,
Brown's Bakery, Café Evoke providing fabulous gourmet coffees, Café Nova, CocoFlow,
42nd Street Candy Company, Iguana Mexican Grill - providing a signature chocolate
libation exclusive to Chocolate Decadence guests, La Luna Mexican Café, Mickey Mantle's
Steakhouse, Nancy's 57th Street Lighthouse, Nonna's Euro-American Ristorante & Bar,
105 Degrees, Paseo Grill, Red Primesteak, The Melting Pot, Sara Sara Cupcakes, and
the Skirvin Hilton Hotel, to name just a few.
The Chocolate Decadence auction, which is a key part of the evening, features gifts
that celebrate this romantic season. One very lucky winner will walk away with a
decadent bauble courtesy of Samuel Gordon Jewelers, the exclusive Chocolate Decadence
jewelry sponsor. With thanks to Geno's Furs, you'll be able to stay warm through
the end of winter with one of their exquisite offerings. Also on hand will be fabulous
auction items including beautiful artwork, sports memorabilia and other tantalizing
items you won't want to miss!
Event sponsors include Mercedes Benz of Oklahoma City, Samuel Gordon Jewelers, Precor
Realty Advisors, Accel Financial Staffing, AT&T, BMI, Evans & Davis, FERRELL Oil
Co., Inc., Funnel Design Group, 98.9 KISS FM, SandRidge Energy, Inc., RCB Bank of
Nichols Hills, SSM of Oklahoma/St. Anthony, The Journal Record and Walker Companies.
Tickets to Chocolate Decadence 2010 are $50 and may be purchased at
www.downtownokc.com, www.automobilealley.org
or by phoning (405) 706-7484. All tickets must be purchased in advance. Must be
21 to attend. Business attire requested.
For more information, e-mail chocolatedecadence2010@yahoo.com.
The third annual Gazette's Ghouls Gone Wild Halloween Parade was bigger, better
and scarier than ever! Crowd estimates were between 55,000 and 60,000. There were
84 parade entries, including dancers, bands, classic cars, arts groups and local
businesses. Oklahoma Gazette also held an afterparty at the end of the parade in
the "Field of Screams" that featured live music performances, DJs and dancing. The
2009 Grand Marshals were 50s Rockabilly Pioneers The Collins Kids, and The Flaming
Lips again hosted their March of 1000 Flaming Skeletons.
