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GRANT, Okla. (June 2, 2021) – Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant is excited to introduce their newly remodeled entertainment venue: Stage 271! Formerly known as the Grant Event Center. Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant is located on US-Highway 271, making Stage 271 the ideal name for the renovated entertainment space.

“The venue has undergone a remarkable transformation into a spacious entertainment destination for live entertainment,” states Ken Eisele, Director of Marketing at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant. “We wanted a name that could be recognizable and connect us with the local community. It’s been over two years since the space has been used and we can’t wait to bring back live entertainment.”

The new venue is approximately 11,000 square-foot facility and can accommodate 1,200 people. Upgrades to Stage 271include a new state-of-the-art entertainment system, a large projection screen for easy viewing, concessions and restrooms.

To kick-off the new music venue, Choctaw Casino & Resort–Grant is proud to welcome for the first time Eli Young Band (EYB) as they will perform live at Stage 271 on Friday, July 2.

EYB has always been unique in modern country music as a true band of brothers who cling fast to their Texas roots and has maintained an impressive trajectory with singles earning ​Billboard​’s No. 1​ Country Song of the Year​ and ACM Awards ​Song of the Year​. They have previously earned multiple nominations from GRAMMY, CMA, CMT, ACA and Teen Choice Awards. EYB chart-topping hits include, “Love Ain’t,” Platinum track “Drunk Last Night,” two-time Platinum track “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” and three-time platinum track “Crazy Girl.”

Tickets go on sale Thursday, June 3 at 9 a.m. and start at $20. Tickets and can be purchased athttps://tinyurl.com/6am98865 . The concert on Friday, July 2 will begin at 8 p.m. and doors open at 7 p.m.

Stage 271 at Choctaw Casino & Resort–Grant is located 1516 US-271 Grant, Okla. To learn more, visit www.choctawcasinos.com/grant/

About Choctaw Casino & Resort in Grant, Okla.

Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant offers gaming, dining, live entertainment and more – all in one convenient Southeastern Oklahoma location. Perfect for a quick getaway or staycation, the resort is located just a short drive from Tyler, Texas. The resort boasts new features and amenities as a result of an expansion project completed in 2017. Enjoy the expanded resort with 156 well-appointed rooms and suites, a pool with private cabanas, a new poker room and diverse dining options including Chili’s Bar & Grill. Also be sure to check out the headliner entertainment at Stage 271. For more information, visit choctawcasinos.com.

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