An Evening of Wine & Roses

Tulsa Garden Center’s 21st annual fundraiser under the stars is September 25, 2015.

Committee members of An Evening of Wine & Roses (L to R): Jean Rodgers, Kama Rheuark, Megan Stevens, Mike Blake, Deb Kirkpatrick, Barbie Raney, Abigail Smith, and Mary Lou Havener.

Exceptional wines and creative hors d’oeuvres to please the most sophisticated palette blend with the scent of roses and gentle breezes whispering through the trees to create an exceptional sensory experience at the 21st annual An Evening of Wine & Roses. The region’s oldest and largest wine tasting event will be held on September 25, 2015, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Tulsa Municipal Rose Garden.

This year’s event showcases the much anticipated renovation of Tier 1 of the Tulsa Rose Garden featuring new lighting, ADA accessible features and improved walkways. Over 250 replacement roses have been planted with additional plantings of complementary plants scheduled for fall and early spring.

An Evening of Wine & Roses features more than 180 wines and spirits along with appetizers and desserts from 40 Tulsa restaurants in a beautiful Midsummer Night’s Dream setting. The Garden Tasting begins at 7 p.m. in the Tulsa Municipal Rose Garden. Tickets for the Garden Tasting are $70 for Tulsa Garden Center members and $85 for non-members.
Prior to the Garden Tasting, a private Premier Tasting will be held in the Tulsa Garden Center Mansion from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Guests will savor exceptional wines from premium vintners and delicious fare from Tulsa’s top chefs. Individual Premier Level tickets are $150 each or 10 tickets for $1,300. A private table in the garden for 10 guests can be reserved for $1,600. The Garden Tasting beginning at 7 p.m. in the Tulsa Municipal Rose Garden, is included in the cost of the Premier Level tickets. Please call the Tulsa Garden Center for additional information on sponsor opportunities and benefits.

Reservations are required for this popular event and space is limited. The reservation deadline is September 18, so call soon! Attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Proof of age is required. Proceeds from An Evening of Wine & Roses benefit Tulsa Garden Center. For reservations, call Tulsa Garden Center at 918-746-5125. For more information, visit our website at www.tulsagardencenter.com.