The AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, is pleased to announce its 2013 partnership with REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.). Beginning in January, REI stores throughout Chicagoland are offering customers “Learn to Ski and Snowboard” classes, consisting of in-store professional instruction and an on-mountain class option at the Grand Geneva’s Mountain Top Ski Hill.

Introduced to Chicago this summer, the REI Outdoor School provides expert training to both beginning and advanced outdoor enthusiasts in a variety of activities including kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, navigation, snowshoeing, road cycling, backpacking, and more. REI Learn to Ski and Snowboard classes demystify the sports of skiing and snowboarding, with the goal of helping new and lapsed skiers and riders enjoy an easy and fun experience.

Offered on select dates in January and February, the two-part class includes an in-store presentation with REI instructors, where participants will learn the fundamental skills of snow sports including:

•          Appropriate equipment and clothing, including ways to stay warm and comfortable

•          What to expect when learning to ski or snowboard

•          Basic techniques for getting started skiing or snowboarding

Following the in-store class, the REI team will lead participants in a day of on-hill instruction at the Grand Geneva’s Mountain Top Ski Hill. Transportation for the day trip, along with rental equipment, lift ticket, and lunch are included in the class package.

Class sessions are available to participants aged 18 years or older, at a cost of $130 for REI members and $150 for non-members. Each day trip departs local REI stores at 7 a.m., returning to the store by 7 p.m. A full schedule of class dates and participating stores can be found by visiting http://www.rei.com/outdoorschool.

For more information or to reserve accommodations at the Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.

About REI

REI is a national outdoor retail co-op dedicated to inspiring, educating, and outfitting its members and the community for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship. Founded in 1938 by a group of Pacific Northwest mountaineers seeking quality equipment, REI is committed to promoting environmental stewardship and increasing access to outdoor recreation through volunteerism, gear donations, and financial contributions. Learn more at REI.com.

About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport.

Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations.  The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels.  For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

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On Saturday, cialis February 2, the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, continues its flurry of seasonal fun with the annual Winter Carnival.

 Coinciding with the community of Lake Geneva’s Winterfest Weekend, this all-day festival features a variety of events for the whole family at the campus’ Mountain Top ski hill. The Winter Carnival schedule begins at 10 a.m., with Grand Geneva’s snow sports team leading guests in ski and snowboard demonstrations and competitions. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors will enjoy an array of outdoor activities including slalom races, a paintball gallery and toboggan competitions. Pint-sized guests will delight in snow-themed editions of popular games including human bowling, Bucky’s Buckets and a water balloon launch. The celebration concludes with the Grand Geneva’s ski team leading a torch-light parade followed by a grand fireworks display.

Admission to the Winter Carnival festivities is complimentary for hotel guests and local visitors. Regular fees apply for snow activities including skiing and snowboarding. A full schedule of events can be found by visiting http://www.grandgeneva.com/specials/winter_carnival.asp or by calling (262) 249-4726.

For more information or to reserve accommodations at the Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.

About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport.

Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations.  The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels.  For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

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Resort to host Wedding Showcase this January

 Brides-to-be are cordially invited to the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, for a spectacular Wedding Showcase. On Saturday, January 12, visitors are invited to experience the full range of services offered by the resort’s Weddings and Events team as they host a magnificent bridal expo complete with music, dancing, drinks, and even an ordained minister.

From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Grand Geneva’s Evergreen Ballroom will be transformed into a model wedding reception featuring some of the area’s premier bridal vendors. While sampling complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres, guests will be led through the all-in-one destination, taking engaged couples from bridal shower, to ceremony and reception, to a romantic honeymoon.

In honor of this special day, the resort will be offering a unique package for showcase attendees that choose the Grand Geneva as their wedding destination. Guests that book their nuptials on the day of, or in 30 days following the showcase, will receive a complimentary bridal package featuring:

• Hair and make-up application for the bride-to-be in their bridal suite or at the WELL Spa + Salon
• For ceremony bookings, use of the resort’s bridal suite, complete with bottle of champagne
• A Premier Suite upgrade on their wedding night
• A weekend stay and dinner for two at the Geneva ChopHouse to celebrate their one-year anniversary

Featured vendors will showcase their nuptial offerings, including floral arrangements from Frontier Flowers; mini spa treatments from the campus’ WELL Spa + Salon; and commemorative photo booth pictures from photographer Matt Mason. The Lake Geneva community will also be represented by the Lake Geneva Cruise Line, DJ sets from ACA Entertainment, and ceremonial planning by Reverend Marcia Boyer. All attendees will have the opportunity to enter a raffle, with prizes including golf lessons and couples’ massages with winners selected hourly.

The Grand Geneva Weddings & Events team will also showcase the top bridal trends for 2013. Hosts and vendors will be offering their expert opinions, providing industry forecasting on:

• Fashion: Going bold with prints, peacock colors, and vintage inspiration
• Décor: Lovey “dovey” elements of birds, birch, and bark
• Reception: Mini menus, beer-centric bar offerings, and outdoor venues

Admission to the Grand Geneva Wedding Showcase is complimentary for hotel guests and visitors. Attending guests can also enter to win a romantic prize package – a one night stay – by visiting and liking the Grand Geneva Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GrandGeneva.

For more information or to reserve accommodations at Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.

About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport.

Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience.

Additional accommodations on property include the family-friendly Timber Ridge Lodge, featuring the 50,000-square-foot Moose Mountain Falls indoor/outdoor waterpark, 3,600-square-foot arcade, 3,500-square foot ballroom and family barbecue restaurant. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations.  The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels.  For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

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Guests will be able to mix and mingle with Brew Heir Dick Leinenkugel

  Beer lovers from across the Midwest are invited to a one-of-a-kind dining experience at the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts. On Wednesday, January 16, the resort’s Geneva ChopHouse welcomes Richard “Dick” Leinenkugel of the famed family brewery for a six-course meal paired with beers from the Leinenkugel catalog.

Beginning at 6:30 p.m. guests will be able to dine and imbibe on an expertly paired menu of brews and classic American dishes. Highlights include:

Party beginner

Local Cheese Fondue in a bread boule

Honey Weiss

First Course

Smoked Chicken Soup with roasted cauliflower

Classic Amber

Second Course

Black Truffle Potato Basket with mache and poached egg, topped with cider vinaigrette

Lemon Berry Shandy

Third Course

Hometown Smoked Pork with three bean ragout and crispy mustard greens

Big Eddy’s Baltic Porter

Fourth Course

Grilled Venison Loin, wild mushrooms, sweet potato hash, spaghetti squash, and beet chips

Red Lager

Finale

Kahlua Marshmallow, Graham Spice Cake and Warm Chocolate Stout Shooter

Snowdrift Vanilla Porter

Reservations for the dinner are $75 per person and can be made by calling (262) 249-4788. The Grand Geneva will also be offering special overnight room accommodations starting at $169, which includes one dinner reservation. Guests can reserve their stay at www.GrandGeneva.com using the promotional code “BEER” when reserving online. Additional dinner reservations may be added for an extra $75 each.

Family Legacy

The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company created its first beer in 1867 at its Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin brewery. Leinenkugel remains headquartered there today and is in its fifth generation of family leadership.

Dick grew up in the beer business, starting as a sales rep in Chicago before working his way up to V.P. of Sales for the Leinenkugel Division of Miller Brewing. After holding this position for two decades, Dick moved on to the company’s business development division, allowing him to build relationships with fellow craft brewers while continuing to cultivate the Leinenkugel legacy.

For more information or to reserve accommodations at Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.

About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport.

Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience.

Additional accommodations on property include the family-friendly Timber Ridge Lodge, featuring the 50,000-square-foot Moose Mountain Falls indoor/outdoor waterpark, 3,600-square-foot arcade, 3,500-square foot ballroom and family barbecue restaurant. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations.  The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels.  For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow

Milwaukee, Wis., Dec. 19, 2012 – Marcus Restaurants is baking up hope this holiday season. For the fourth year in a row, chefs from the organization are helping to make this holiday season a little sweeter for those in need. On Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at 10 a.m., Marcus chefs will drop off 500 cookies to Hope House in Milwaukee, an emergency and transitional living facility serving those in need of food and shelter.

Mary Lamb, this year’s winner of Milwaukee’s Favorite Cookie Contest, held by Marcus Restaurants, provided the recipe for the winning cookie – Dark Chocolate-Caramel Sea Salt Dreams cookies – that will be shared with residents and patrons of Hope House’s food pantry. For winning the contest, Lamb along with five of her closest friends, will receive a private baking lesson with Pfister Pastry Chef Jennifer Carlson, dinner for two and hotel stay at one of Marcus Hotels Milwaukee properties, plus a $150 Pick ’n Save gift card.

Milwaukee’s Favorite Cookie 2012 – Dark Chocolate-Caramel Sea Salt Dreams

Several Marcus Restaurant chefs reviewed the numerous cookie recipe entries and ultimately chose the Dark Chocolate-Caramel Sea Salt Dreams as their favorite. Chef Carlson says her favorite part of the contest is the chance to help others.

“We’re taking the time to bake and deliver these cookies once again this year because they’re going to an amazing organization,” she said. “Hope House is a true community supporter and we’re honored to play a small role in helping to make the season a little brighter for its guests.”

This is the second year Hope House has received the cookie donation.

“We are delighted to receive this wonderful donation again,” said Ken Schmidt, Executive Director of Hope House. “Our guests just loved the cookies last year. Even a gift so seemingly simple as cookies can make a big impact around the holidays.”

Marcus Restaurants would like to thank Roundy’s Supermarkets and ThirdCoast Digest for co-sponsoring the cookie donation.

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 About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations.  The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels.  For more information on the latest news and updates, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

Join in celebrating the holiday season with the fun-filled festivities taking place at the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and its sister property, Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark. Featuring special events and winter packages for the whole family to enjoy, the campus has all the elements for an unforgettable holiday getaway.

Christmas in the Country

Throughout December, guests are invited to revel in the holiday traditions of the Grand Geneva’s annual “Christmas in the Country” event. During the festival, the resort is transformed into a holiday wonderland, with “Sweet Country Christmas” themed decorations throughout the campus. Highlights include:

• The “Hooray for Holidays!” Christmas Musical. The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, in cooperation with Phoenix Rising Entertainment, proudly presents this live musical revue, hosted for the first time in the Forum Theater. A vibrant cast, accompanied by the six-piece live orchestra, “The Mistletones,” stages this two-hour musical production
  full of colorful costumes and exciting choreography. The show runs from November 20 through December 29, with both matinee and evening performances. Tickets are $40 for adults and $25 for children ages 5-12. Children under 4 years of age receive complimentary admission.

As an added bonus, guests can add a specially priced lunch or dinner option when booking a show. A holiday luncheon will be served daily at noon, every Tuesday through Sunday before the 1:30 p.m. performance, with dinner service available at 6 p.m., from Thursday to Saturday before the 7:30 p.m. performance. Please call 262.249.4741 for more information.

• Festive Displays. Adding to the holiday spirit will be a series of decorative displays in the Forum Theater. Exhibits will include the popular Festival of Trees arrangement, comprised of trees decorated by local residents and businesses, along with the new holiday display Quilts of Christmas Stockings, featuring the designs of area quilters. Guests will also be treated to a Gingerbread House Village featuring houses created and decorated by both amateur and professional bakers.

• Holiday Dining. During this festive time of year, the Grand Geneva hosts special dining experiences for holiday travelers. Visitors can enjoy afternoon Holiday Tea service in the Grand Lobby Lounge daily from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or meet Santa for brunch at the Geneva ChopHouse. Reservations are available every Sunday in December from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To check availability, please call 262.249.4788.

On Tuesday, December 25, families are invited to break bread at the resort’s Christmas Day Brunch. Guests will be treated to a holiday feast featuring an array of breakfast treats, specialty entrees and sweet desserts. Held at the Geneva ChopHouse, the brunch is priced at $42 for guests 13 years and older, and $21 for children ages 6-12. A special Children’s Buffet will be available for guests ages 2-5 for $6 per child. The buffet is complimentary for children under 2 years of age. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 262. 249.4788.

• Trolley Tour of Lights. Guests can hop aboard the Grand Geneva trolley for a guided tour of the campus’ dazzling light displays. Rides are offered daily at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 262.248.8811.

New Year’s Eve at Grand Geneva

Guests of all ages will be able to ring in the New Year in “Grand” style. The resort will be offering a series of parties and fetes on New Year’s Eve including:

• New Year’s Eve All Over Again. From 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., party-goers are invited to dance the night away at the resort’s Forum Theater, where they will be treated to a live performance from the band Déjà Vu. Admission is $10 for the general public and complimentary to hotel guests, and includes a cash bar with concessions, party favors, and a midnight balloon drop.

• Junior Masquerade Celebration. Kids just want to have fun at the resort’s Junior New Year’s Eve celebration. Children ages 4-12 are invited to a fun-filled evening in the Grand Geneva’s Maple Lawn Ballroom, hosted by members of the “Kids are Grand” staff. From 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., pint-sized partiers can take part in an array of activities including a masquerade mask-making workshop, trivia games and a magic show. The evening is capped-off with a midnight countdown and balloon drop. All-inclusive admission is available for $45 per person.

• Teen Ultra Lounge. For the older-kid crowd, the resort will be offering a specialty New Year’s Eve lounge experience for guests ages 12 and older. Held in the Linwood Ballroom, guest can enjoy music, dancing and video games while fueling up at the “Munchie Station.” All-inclusive admission is available for $45 per person.

Visitors looking to extend their night of revelry can choose from a variety of New Year’s overnight packages. Options for families and couples include:

• New Year’s Eve Masquerade Elegance Package. Celebrate the New Year in style with a two-night stay in a deluxe guest room, complete with a romantic dinner for two at Ristorante Brissago or Geneva ChopHouse on New Year’s Eve. Guests will also receive admission and complimentary party masks for the Grand Geneva’s Masquerade Party in the Grand Ballroom from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Event highlights include live performances of popular songs from yesterday and today, a ballroom dance number, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Rates start at $675, and all dinner reservations must be made at the time of booking. Masquerade attire is recommended for the New Year’s Eve party.

• New Year’s Eve Masquerade Celebration Package. Start counting down the minutes till midnight with this exclusive package that includes a two-night stay and a dinner for two in the Grand Café. Guests will also receive admission and complimentary party masks for the Grand Geneva’s Masquerade Party. Rates start at $575, and all dinner reservations must be made at the time of booking. Masquerade attire is recommended for the New Year’s Eve party.

• New Year’s Eve Hills and Thrills Package. Celebrate 2013 with the entire family at The Mountain Top at the Grand Geneva. Guests who purchase this package receive a two-night stay in deluxe guest room and four lift tickets for a day of skiing or snowboarding at The Mountain Top ski hill. On New Year’s Eve, enjoy a dinner buffet for four at the ski chalet, along with live music performances and a DJ dance party at Timbers Bar & Grill. The night sky will be illuminated at 10:30 p.m. by a grand fireworks display over the ski hill. Rates start at $675 based on a family of four.

• New Year’s Eve 2012 at Timber Ridge. Fun for the whole family awaits guests at the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark. Guests receive a two-night stay in a one-bedroom suite, four waterpark passes to Moose Mountain Falls and two Timber Ridge souvenirs to commemorate the trip. On New Year’s Eve, guests can enjoy DJ entertainment in the waterpark, complete with party favors, an apple cider and champagne toast and a beach ball “balloon drop.” Rates start at $578 for a family of four.

Note: The New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party is available only to those guests who have reserved an elegance package or a celebration package. 

For more information or to reserve accommodations at the Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information, or to reserve accommodations at Timber Ridge Lodge, please call 866.636.4502 or visit www.timberridgeresort.com.

The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts.  The Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark is managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts.  For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.

About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport.

Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).

About Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark

The family-friendly Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark is located in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property offers a collection of 225 expansive one- and two-bedroom suites that are equipped with whirlpool baths, private balconies and spacious living rooms. Full kitchenettes, which boast full-sized refrigerators, stove-top burners, dishwashers and double sinks, provide complete comfort for families. The lodge also offers its signature 50,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor aquatic wonderland, Moose Mountain Falls – the area’s only Waterpark – as well as a 3,600-square-foot arcade, 3,500-square-foot ballroom and a family barbeque restaurant. For more information, please visit www.timberridgeresort.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Timber_Ridge).

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations.  The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels.  For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

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Opening weekend giveaway event kicks off another season of snow fun

As the temperatures drop, Lake Geneva’s “coolest” winter destination is kicking off its ski season with a special giveaway. On Saturday, December 8, and Sunday, December 9, the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, will be gifting Facebook fans with free area tickets to The Mountain Top ski hill.

As part of the “Back to the Slopes” initiative, fans of the Grand Geneva and the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark Facebook pages that have “liked” the page will be able to print out a complimentary ticket to hit the slopes on the 18-trail hill. Complimentary ski passes will be honored on opening weekend, weather permitting. For more information on obtaining free area tickets, please visit www.facebook.com/GrandGeneva andwww.facebook.com/TimberRidgeWaterpark.

The “Back to the Slopes” event marks the beginning of the resort’s seasonal ski program, featuring deals, classes and snow fun for all ages and ski levels.

Snow Fun for the Whole Family

The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva is staffed by a dedicated squad of over 70 ski instructors, with a select group that specializes in teaching children and beginning skiers. Led by Snow Sports Director Hans Hauschild, the ski team at The Mountain Top offers two ski programs created especially for kids:

• Snow Cubs – This program, offered in January and February, is taught by professionally trained instructors in a group setting and is designed to introduce children 4 – 6 years of age to a snow experience.

• Mountain Mites – This three-week program for children 6 – 14 years of age teaches ski skills under the supervision of professionally trained instructors, using a specialized teaching system.

In addition, the resort will once again be taking part in the nationwide “Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month” (LSSM), an initiative that encourages children and adults to take lessons from professional instructors and challenges current skiers and snowboarders to improve their skills with advanced classes. As part of the program, The Mountain Top will also be participating in LSSM’s “Bring a Friend Challenge.” There are two ways to participate:

• Skiers or snowboarders can introduce a friend to a beginner lesson from a professional instructor.
• Novice skiers or snowboarders can bring along a buddy to a beginner lesson from a professional instructor.

Participating guests will be entered in a contest for weekly prizes of snow gear and a grand prize ski vacation. For additional details, please call The Mountain Top team at 262.249.4726.

Ski Offers All Season Long

All visitors to The Mountain Top ski hill can take advantage of special deals and packages, whether they’re visiting for the day or extending their stay at the Grand Geneva or the Timber Ridge Lodge.

Weekday specials are a great way for families to ski on a budget, while enjoying a less crowded ski hill. Deals include:

• Twenty Dollar Tuesdays: Travelers looking for a mid-week ski break can take advantage of this special that offers each family member a $20 lift ticket, $20 group lesson or $20 ski rental, saving guests $15 on a bundle of all three services over the regular weekend rate of $75.

• Half-Off Wednesdays: Guests receive special half-off pricing on equipment rentals, from skis to snowboards, every Wednesday throughout the season.

• Two-for-One Thursdays: To coincide with LSSM, The Mountain Top will offer a special Two-for-One deal. Two lift tickets and two beginner group lessons will be available for the price of one every Thursday in January.

Ski and Stay at The Grand Geneva

Overnight packages combine the fun and exhilaration of the ski hill with the vacation amenities of the Grand Geneva Resort and Timber Ridge Lodge. Packages include:

• Stay and Ski Free: Guests who book this package receive an overnight stay at the Grand Geneva in a deluxe guestroom with two area tickets to The Mountain Top. As a bonus, visitors will receive 20% off spa services at the WELL Spa + Salon. Rates start at $159 per night.

• Splash and Ski. Combine the best of both worlds with this package at the Timber Ridge Lodge. Guests receive an overnight stay in a one-bedroom suite, four waterpark passes and four area tickets to The Mountain Top. Children under age 11 also receive 50% off their ski rentals. Rates start at $259 per night.

About The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva

Nestled on the resort’s 1,300 acre campus, The Mountain Top is one of Wisconsin’s premier ski and snowboarding destinations, with 18 trails on three hills, 10 kilometers of scenic trails for cross-country skiing, and a terrain park for snowboarding. And if there’s no snowfall in the forecast, the Grand Geneva can employ a fleet of 20+ snow-making machines to create icy flakes for skiing.

For more information or to reserve accommodations at Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.

About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport.

Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience.

Additional accommodations on property include the family-friendly Timber Ridge Lodge, featuring the 50,000-square-foot Moose Mountain Falls indoor/outdoor waterpark, 3,600-square-foot arcade, 3,500-square foot ballroom and family barbecue restaurant. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations.  The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels.  For more information, please visitwww.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

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Opening weekend giveaway event kicks off another season of snow fun

As the temperatures drop, Lake Geneva’s “coolest” winter destination is kicking off its ski season with a special giveaway. On Saturday, December 8, and Sunday, December 9, the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, will be gifting Facebook fans with free area tickets to The Mountain Top ski hill.

As part of the “Back to the Slopes” initiative, fans of the Grand Geneva and the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark Facebook pages that have “liked” the page will be able to print out a complimentary ticket to hit the slopes on the 18-trail hill. Complimentary ski passes will be honored on opening weekend, weather permitting. For more information on obtaining free area tickets, please visit www.facebook.com/GrandGeneva andwww.facebook.com/TimberRidgeWaterpark.

The “Back to the Slopes” event marks the beginning of the resort’s seasonal ski program, featuring deals, classes and snow fun for all ages and ski levels.

Snow Fun for the Whole Family

The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva is staffed by a dedicated squad of over 70 ski instructors, with a select group that specializes in teaching children and beginning skiers. Led by Snow Sports Director Hans Hauschild, the ski team at The Mountain Top offers two ski programs created especially for kids:

• Snow Cubs – This program, offered in January and February, is taught by professionally trained instructors in a group setting and is designed to introduce children 4 – 6 years of age to a snow experience.

• Mountain Mites – This three-week program for children 6 – 14 years of age teaches ski skills under the supervision of professionally trained instructors, using a specialized teaching system.

In addition, the resort will once again be taking part in the nationwide “Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month” (LSSM), an initiative that encourages children and adults to take lessons from professional instructors and challenges current skiers and snowboarders to improve their skills with advanced classes. As part of the program, The Mountain Top will also be participating in LSSM’s “Bring a Friend Challenge.” There are two ways to participate:

• Skiers or snowboarders can introduce a friend to a beginner lesson from a professional instructor.
• Novice skiers or snowboarders can bring along a buddy to a beginner lesson from a professional instructor.

Participating guests will be entered in a contest for weekly prizes of snow gear and a grand prize ski vacation. For additional details, please call The Mountain Top team at 262.249.4726.

Ski Offers All Season Long

All visitors to The Mountain Top ski hill can take advantage of special deals and packages, whether they’re visiting for the day or extending their stay at the Grand Geneva or the Timber Ridge Lodge.

Weekday specials are a great way for families to ski on a budget, while enjoying a less crowded ski hill. Deals include:

• Twenty Dollar Tuesdays: Travelers looking for a mid-week ski break can take advantage of this special that offers each family member a $20 lift ticket, $20 group lesson or $20 ski rental, saving guests $15 on a bundle of all three services over the regular weekend rate of $75.

• Half-Off Wednesdays: Guests receive special half-off pricing on equipment rentals, from skis to snowboards, every Wednesday throughout the season.

• Two-for-One Thursdays: To coincide with LSSM, The Mountain Top will offer a special Two-for-One deal. Two lift tickets and two beginner group lessons will be available for the price of one every Thursday in January.

Ski and Stay at The Grand Geneva

Overnight packages combine the fun and exhilaration of the ski hill with the vacation amenities of the Grand Geneva Resort and Timber Ridge Lodge. Packages include:

• Stay and Ski Free: Guests who book this package receive an overnight stay at the Grand Geneva in a deluxe guestroom with two area tickets to The Mountain Top. As a bonus, visitors will receive 20% off spa services at the WELL Spa + Salon. Rates start at $159 per night.

• Splash and Ski. Combine the best of both worlds with this package at the Timber Ridge Lodge. Guests receive an overnight stay in a one-bedroom suite, four waterpark passes and four area tickets to The Mountain Top. Children under age 11 also receive 50% off their ski rentals. Rates start at $259 per night.

About The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva

Nestled on the resort’s 1,300 acre campus, The Mountain Top is one of Wisconsin’s premier ski and snowboarding destinations, with 18 trails on three hills, 10 kilometers of scenic trails for cross-country skiing, and a terrain park for snowboarding. And if there’s no snowfall in the forecast, the Grand Geneva can employ a fleet of 20+ snow-making machines to create icy flakes for skiing.

For more information or to reserve accommodations at Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.

About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport.

Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience.

Additional accommodations on property include the family-friendly Timber Ridge Lodge, featuring the 50,000-square-foot Moose Mountain Falls indoor/outdoor waterpark, 3,600-square-foot arcade, 3,500-square foot ballroom and family barbecue restaurant. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations.  The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels.  For more information, please visitwww.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

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Opening weekend giveaway event kicks off another season of snow fun

(Lake Geneva, WI; November 28, 2012)—As the temperatures drop, Lake Geneva’s “coolest” winter destination is kicking off its ski season with a special giveaway. On Saturday, December 8, and Sunday, December 9, the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, will be gifting Facebook fans with free area tickets to The Mountain Top ski hill.

As part of the “Back to the Slopes” initiative, fans of the Grand Geneva and the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark Facebook pages that have “liked” the page will be able to print out a complimentary ticket to hit the slopes on the 18-trail hill. Complimentary ski passes will be honored on opening weekend, weather permitting. For more information on obtaining free area tickets, please visit www.facebook.com/GrandGeneva and www.facebook.com/TimberRidgeWaterpark.

The “Back to the Slopes” event marks the beginning of the resort’s seasonal ski program, featuring deals, classes and snow fun for all ages and ski levels.

Snow Fun for the Whole Family

The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva is staffed by a dedicated squad of over 70 ski instructors, with a select group that specializes in teaching children and beginning skiers. Led by Snow Sports Director Hans Hauschild, the ski team at The Mountain Top offers two ski programs created especially for kids:

• Snow Cubs – This program, offered in January and February, is taught by professionally trained instructors in a group setting and is designed to introduce children 4 – 6 years of age to a snow experience.

• Mountain Mites – This three-week program for children 6 – 14 years of age teaches ski skills under the supervision of professionally trained instructors, using a specialized teaching system.

In addition, the resort will once again be taking part in the nationwide “Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month” (LSSM), an initiative that encourages children and adults to take lessons from professional instructors and challenges current skiers and snowboarders to improve their skills with advanced classes. As part of the program, The Mountain Top will also be participating in LSSM’s “Bring a Friend Challenge.” There are two ways to participate:

• Skiers or snowboarders can introduce a friend to a beginner lesson from a professional instructor.
• Novice skiers or snowboarders can bring along a buddy to a beginner lesson from a professional instructor.

Participating guests will be entered in a contest for weekly prizes of snow gear and a grand prize ski vacation. For additional details, please call The Mountain Top team at 262.249.4726.

Ski Offers All Season Long

All visitors to The Mountain Top ski hill can take advantage of special deals and packages, whether they’re visiting for the day or extending their stay at the Grand Geneva or the Timber Ridge Lodge.

Weekday specials are a great way for families to ski on a budget, while enjoying a less crowded ski hill. Deals include:

• Twenty Dollar Tuesdays: Travelers looking for a mid-week ski break can take advantage of this special that offers each family member a $20 lift ticket, $20 group lesson or $20 ski rental, saving guests $15 on a bundle of all three services over the regular weekend rate of $75.

• Half-Off Wednesdays: Guests receive special half-off pricing on equipment rentals, from skis to snowboards, every Wednesday throughout the season.

• Two-for-One Thursdays: To coincide with LSSM, The Mountain Top will offer a special Two-for-One deal. Two lift tickets and two beginner group lessons will be available for the price of one every Thursday in January.

Ski and Stay at The Grand Geneva

Overnight packages combine the fun and exhilaration of the ski hill with the vacation amenities of the Grand Geneva Resort and Timber Ridge Lodge. Packages include:

• Stay and Ski Free: Guests who book this package receive an overnight stay at the Grand Geneva in a deluxe guestroom with two area tickets to The Mountain Top. As a bonus, visitors will receive 20% off spa services at the WELL Spa + Salon. Rates start at $159 per night.

• Splash and Ski. Combine the best of both worlds with this package at the Timber Ridge Lodge. Guests receive an overnight stay in a one-bedroom suite, four waterpark passes and four area tickets to The Mountain Top. Children under age 11 also receive 50% off their ski rentals. Rates start at $259 per night.

About The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva

Nestled on the resort’s 1,300 acre campus, The Mountain Top is one of Wisconsin’s premier ski and snowboarding destinations, with 18 trails on three hills, 10 kilometers of scenic trails for cross-country skiing, and a terrain park for snowboarding. And if there’s no snowfall in the forecast, the Grand Geneva can employ a fleet of 20+ snow-making machines to create icy flakes for skiing.

For more information or to reserve accommodations at Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://media.marcushotels.com.

About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport.

Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience.

Additional accommodations on property include the family-friendly Timber Ridge Lodge, featuring the 50,000-square-foot Moose Mountain Falls indoor/outdoor waterpark, 3,600-square-foot arcade, 3,500-square foot ballroom and family barbecue restaurant. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations.  The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels.  For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

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Winner will receive private pastry lesson, dinner for two and hotel stay, plus a $150 Pick ’n Save gift card; 500 cookies to be donated to local charity

MILWAUKEE – Nov. 26, 2012 – Calling all bakers! Do your friends and family beg you each year to bake up a batch of your signature holiday cookies? Well, Marcus Restaurants wants to sample them, too!

Marcus Hotels & Resorts is asking the public to share their best cookie recipes during its 4^th Annual Milwaukee’s Favorite Cookie Contest. Now through Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, at 11:59 p.m., the public is invited to submit their favorite cookie recipe by going online to the Marcus Restaurants Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/marcusrestaurants, clicking on the tab labeled “Cookie Contest” and entering to win. Marcus Restaurants’ culinary experts will sift through the entries, considering overall impression, uniqueness, creativity, and consumer appeal, and crown one recipe as Milwaukee’s Favorite Cookie 2012.

The winning baker will receive a special one-on-one baking lesson with Pfister Pastry Chef Jennifer Carlson, an overnight hotel stay and dinner for two at The Pfister Hotel, InterContinental Milwaukee or Hilton Milwaukee City Center, and a $150 Pick ’n Save gift card courtesy of Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. (Roundy’s).

The Marcus culinary team will then bake the winning cookie recipe and donate 500 of the tasty treats to Hope House (www.hopehousemke.org), a local emergency and transitional living facility. This is the second year Hope House has received the cookie donation.

“We are delighted to receive this wonderful donation again,” said Ken Schmidt, Executive Director. “Our guests just loved the cookies last year. Even a gift so seemingly simple as cookies can make a big impact around the holidays.”

Marcus Restaurants’ partner, Roundy’s, will be supplying all of the containers the cookies will be packed in for delivery. The winning cookie also will be featured during the month of January 2013 in Marcus’ Milwaukee restaurants, Mason Street Grill, Kil@wat and Milwaukee ChopHouse.

We want to know what has become a cherished cookie tradition in your family. Don’t let your chance to win Milwaukee’s Favorite Cookie contest crumble away—get your entries in!

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