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02.28.12

Leslie Johnson Appointed to General Manager of the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark


Marcus Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Leslie Johnson, a four-year Marcus Hotels & Resorts veteran, as general manager of Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark in Lake Geneva, Wis.

Johnson brings extensive leadership and management expertise to her new position, having previously served as the director of rooms at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.  She joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2008 as the director of restaurant sales & promotions, where she oversaw the management teams and organizational systems for the company’s Milwaukee-area restaurants.  Prior to joining Marcus Hotels & Resorts, she spent 12 years in various positions within the hospitality industry focused on catering and marketing.  Her experience includes positions with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and RARE Hospitality, where she opened several new Capital Grille restaurant locations.

“Leslie has contributed greatly to the success of Marcus Hotels & Resorts by taking a leadership role at several of our key Wisconsin properties,” said Gregory S. Marcus, president and chief executive officer of The Marcus Corporation.  “Her restaurant and hospitality experience makes her an ideal candidate for the general manager position.  On behalf of the entire Marcus Hotels & Resorts team, we congratulate Leslie on her new position.”

In addition to her work at Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Johnson is a member of several industry organizations including the National Concierge Association (NCA), Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA), Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE), Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) and the Milwaukee Convention Visitors Bureau marketing committee (Visit Milwaukee).

Johnson graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wis. with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism.  She will officially take the helm at Timber Ridge Lodge on Friday, February 10, 2012.

For more information about the resort or to make reservations, please visit www.GrandGeneva.com orwww.TimberRidgeResort.com.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical 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 visit: www.marcushotels.com.

02.28.12

Michael Sawin Appointed to Executive Chef of the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa


The AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa today announced the recent promotion of Michael Sawin to the position of Executive Chef. Chef Sawin originally began working at the resort as a sous chef in 2009, after spending over three decades in the hospitality industry. In his new position, Sawin will direct the daily culinary operations of the Grand Geneva Resort’s nine restaurants, including the award-winning Geneva ChopHouse Restaurant and Ristoranté Brissago.

“I’m very excited to step into this new post as Executive Chef at the Grand Geneva, ” says Sawin. “It’s been a great environment to work in over these last few years.” As the new executive chef, Sawin plans to expand the resort’s on-site vegetable and herb garden, supplying all of the restaurants with an increased bounty of seasonal favorites. In the months to come, guests can look forward to enjoying hand-picked tomatoes, corn, beans, peppers, and a variety of other locally-produced offerings. Sawin also hopes to bring diners even closer to their food by hosting outdoor garden dinners this coming summer “Ultimately, my goal is to give each guest a unique and memorable dining experience, focusing on flavorful dishes and exceptional service.”

For more information on Chef Michael Sawin, the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa’s dining establishments,or to make reservations, visit www.grandgeneva.com or call 262.248.8811.

About Michael Sawin

Growing up in suburban Chicago, many of Chef Michael Sawin’s early childhood memories revolve around food. “My parents made a lot of things from scratch,” remembers Sawin. “We even went apple-picking at a local orchard to make our pies.”  In addition to being an intrepid Boy Scout, a young Sawin liked to pass the time by watching cooking shows, like “The Galloping Gourmet” hosted by Graham Kerr, allowing his love of food to blossom further.

In high school, Sawin parlayed his childhood interest in culinary pursuits into his first hospitality industry job working at a local food court. Here, he learned the basics of the kitchen before enrolling into the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Upon graduation, Sawin returned to his home state of Illinois and began working with local legend Chef Bernard Cretier at Le Vichyssois. “Chef Cretier was a true mentor of mine. He taught me classic French cuisine, allowing me to prep during the day and work the line at night.” From Le Vichyssois, Sawin took his French-influenced experience – and esteemed recommendation from Cretier – to his next role, working under the renowned Chef Jean Banchet at his Wheeling, IL restaurant, Le Francais.

Next on his culinary resume, Sawin served as the executive chef at Wyndham Northwest in Itasca, IL, before taking the reins of the food and beverage program at the Wyndham Sugar Bay resort in the Virgin Islands. In 2009, Sawin returned from his tropical local to join the culinary team at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa as a sous chef. In December 2011, Chef Sawin was promoted to his current position as Executive Chef. Sawin will direct the daily culinary operations for the Grand Geneva Resort’s nine restaurants including the resort’s award-winning Geneva ChopHouse Restaurant and Ristoranté Brissago. When he’s not working in the kitchen, Sawin enjoys spending time with his wife and pursuing his outdoor interests including hunting and boating.

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 or reservations, call toll free (800) 558-3417 or visit www.grandgeneva.com.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical 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 visit: www.marcushotels.com.

02.28.12

Leslie Johnson Appointed to General Manager of the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark


Marcus Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of Leslie Johnson, a four-year Marcus Hotels & Resorts veteran, as general manager of Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark in Lake Geneva, Wis.

Johnson brings extensive leadership and management expertise to her new position, having previously served as the director of rooms at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.  She joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 2008 as the director of restaurant sales & promotions, where she oversaw the management teams and organizational systems for the company’s Milwaukee-area restaurants.  Prior to joining Marcus Hotels & Resorts, she spent 12 years in various positions within the hospitality industry focused on catering and marketing.  Her experience includes positions with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and RARE Hospitality, where she opened several new Capital Grille restaurant locations.

“Leslie has contributed greatly to the success of Marcus Hotels & Resorts by taking a leadership role at several of our key Wisconsin properties,” said Gregory S. Marcus, president and chief executive officer of The Marcus Corporation.  “Her restaurant and hospitality experience makes her an ideal candidate for the general manager position.  On behalf of the entire Marcus Hotels & Resorts team, we congratulate Leslie on her new position.”

In addition to her work at Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Johnson is a member of several industry organizations including the National Concierge Association (NCA), Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA), Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE), Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) and the Milwaukee Convention Visitors Bureau marketing committee (Visit Milwaukee).

Johnson graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wis. with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism.  She will officially take the helm at Timber Ridge Lodge on Friday, February 10, 2012.

For more information about the resort or to make reservations, please visit www.GrandGeneva.com orwww.TimberRidgeResort.com.

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.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical 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 visit: www.marcushotels.com.

02.28.12

Executive Chef Mark Weber of the Mason Street Grill Brings Back Fresh Florida Stone Crab First-Hand


Mason Street Grill’s Executive Chef, Mark Weber, recently embarked on a Florida fishing expedition to learn first-hand what it is like to catch the most highly prized seafood delicacy available in the United States, the Florida Stone Crab. More importantly, he learned what it takes to get the claws back to Milwaukee, fresh and daily.

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02.23.12

Allan Hant Appointed to General Manager of the Hilton Garden Inn-Houston Northwest


Houston, Texas, February 23, 2012. . . . .Marcus® Hotels & Resorts today announced that Allan Hant has been appointed general manager of the Hilton Garden Inn-Houston Northwest in Houston, Texas. Hant previously served as director of operations at the company’s Hotel Phillips in Kansas City, Mo. The Hilton Garden Inn-Houston Northwest at the Willowbrook Mall is owned by Hilcom Partners, LLC and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts.

Hant brings over 18 years of hospitality management experience to his new position and has been with Marcus Hotels & Resorts since 2008. As director of operations at the Hotel Phillips, Hant oversaw a recently completed multi-million dollar renovation and was responsible for all of the hotel’s broad range of operating functions.

“Allan has been a tremendous asset to Marcus Hotels & Resorts. Through his experience, he has demonstrated a unique ability to bring out the best in each property he works with,” said Gary Gentile, senior vice president of operations of Marcus Hotels & Resorts.  “His industry knowledge makes him the ideal choice for the general manager position. On behalf of the entire Marcus Hotels & Resorts team, we congratulate Allan on his new role.”

Prior to joining Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Hant served as a consultant for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide for the AAA Five-Diamond Phoenician Resort and Westin Peachtree.  In this role, he analyzed food and beverage operations, provided leadership training guidelines and met with division heads regarding new programming. His experience also includes food and beverage roles at The Atlantic Hotel and Spa and Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort.  During this time, Hant was featured in bothLifestyles Magazine andHotel F&B Magazine, earning praise for his passionate management style.

Hant graduated from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Fla. with a bachelor’s degree in economics and a minor in marketing.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states.  A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical 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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02.23.12

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa Appoints New Executive Chef Michael Sawin


Longstanding Grand Geneva Chef takes helm over resort culinary operations…

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02.21.12

The Pfister Hotel Names New York Fiber Artist Next Artist in Residence


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The Pfister® Hotel Names New York Fiber Artist Next Artist in Residence

MILWAUKEE – Feb. 21, 2012 – Historic tradition meets today’s talent with The Pfister Hotel’s Artist-in-Residence program. Home to more Victorian Art than any other hotel in the world, the historic hotel,which is owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, has hosted a popular artist residency program for the past three years. The Pfister’s selection committee has chosen Timothy Westbrook, an emerging fiber artist from New York, as its fourth artist in residence. He will move to Milwaukee for this opportunity and will work in The Pfister’s studio space beginning in April 2012, replacing current Pfister artist Shelby Keefe. Westbrook will remain at the hotel for one year.

“Drawn to The Pfister by the artistic and historical reputation of Milwaukee, I am honored by the invitation to spend a year developing my artistic voice in this unique setting,” says Westbrook. “While at The Pfister, I plan to weave cloth out of various organic and repurposed manmade materials, including items like cassette tapes, sculpting them into costumes and fashion while pulling from the inspiration of the hotel and the Victorian Decorative Arts period. I am excited to watch my weaving and costumes evolve under the inspiration of the artistic energy in Milwaukee and in the hotel.”

A recent graduate from Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY, Westbrook is a fiber artist who focuses on costume, performance and installation art. He uses fairytale themes as an environmentalist analogy. He implements his sustainable studio practices by using re-purposed materials for his work along with low-impact equipment; his favorite is a non-electric treadle sewing machine.

“We’re thrilled to welcome our first out-of-state artist to the program,” says Joe Kurth, general manager of The Pfister Hotel. “The program has been gaining national attention in the last couple of years and we’re proud it has attracted talent like Timothy’s. Selected through the juried panel process based on his impressive skill, engaging personality and unique point of view, we’re eager to introduce him and his work to our guests.”

Westbrook was one of six finalists included in the public voting period, which ended last week. In addition to the public vote via Facebook, Twitter, and in-person ballots, a selection committee, consisting of leaders in the local art community, made the final decision in choosing the next artist in residence.

For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit:https://media.marcushotels.com.

About The Pfister’s Artist-In-Residence Program

Entering its fourth year, The Pfister’s Artist-in-Residence program features a working art studio and gallery that is open to hotel guests and visitors. The program encourages the public to interact with the artist and witness the evolution of each piece first-hand.

Over the past few years, The Pfister has received national attention for its Artist-in-Residence program. Since 2009, the hotel has been a member of the Alliance of Artist Communities, www.artistcommunities.org, an international association of artists’ communities and residencies featuring a diverse field of more than 1,000 programs worldwide. In 2011, The Pfister’s residency program was highlighted at the organization’s annual international conference.

The program’s current artist is Shelby Keefe (2011-2012), www.studioshelby.com. Past artists include Katie Musolff (2010-2011), www.katiemusolff.com; and Reginald Baylor (2009-2010), www.reginaldbaylor.com.

About The Pfister Hotel

Built in 1893, The Pfister Hotel has been the premier downtown Milwaukee hotel for more than a century, and continues to celebrate a tradition of gracious service and impeccable style; 2013 will mark the hotel’s 120th year as an icon in Milwaukee. The Pfister Hotel was purchased in 1962 by Ben Marcus, who vowed to renovate the distinguished hotel to its original beauty. Significant renovations were completed and a new 23-story guest room tower was built. This fall, The Marcus Corporation will celebrate its 50th year of ownership of the property.

Home to the largest collection of Victorian art of any hotel in the world, The Pfister is a AAA Four-Diamond property with membership in two of the industry’s leading organizations: Historic Hotels of America and Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. The Pfister Hotel is located at 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. in downtown Milwaukee. More information and updates on the hotel can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thePfisterHoteland on Twitter @PfisterHotel.

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation(NYSE: MCS), owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties in nine states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical 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 Facebookand Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

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11.28.11

Mason Street Grill Celebrates its 5th Anniversary with 5 Limited Time Offers


Mason Street Grill, located at 425 East Mason Street, is celebrating its 5th anniversary throughout the month of December with 5 limited time offers. It’s hosting a party to kick off the month-long celebration on Dec. 8 that will feature live jazz, a champagne toast and complimentary cake.

  1. Complimentary Cake: Mason Street Grill kicks-off its 5th anniversary celebration on Dec. 8 with their ever-popular Weber’s Carrot Cake. Throughout the day, guests will receive a complimentary tasting with a cake presentation and toast at 7 p.m.
  2. New Specialty Cocktail: During its Five-Fifteeni Happy Hour, Mason Street Grill will feature its new anniversary drink, Quintessential 425, which will be available throughout December. The cocktail will be part of the ongoing $5 snack and martini happy hour, which features live jazz six nights a week performed by the cozy fireplace.
  3. Exclusive Stone Crab Claws: As part of the anniversary festivities, Mason Street Grill is launching its Florida Stone Crab, flown in fresh daily from our exclusive Florida purveyor. Executive Chef, Mark Weber recently embarked on a Florida expedition to learn first-hand what it is like to fish for the most highly prized seafood delicacy available in the US.  
  4. Champagne Tasting and Buying Event: Toast to Mason Street Grill’s 5th anniversary with some bubbly during its champagne tasting on Dec. 5. You’ll have the opportunity to taste dozens of international sparkling wines and try delicious appetizers prepared by culinary masterminds. You can even purchase your favorites at a special price for your holiday celebrations.
  5. A Full Week to Throw ‘Em Back: Mason Street Grill’s popular Throw ‘Em Back Thursdays and The Raw Bar will be extended an entire week in honor of the anniversary, Dec. 8 – 15. Throw ‘Em Back Thursdays at the Chef’s Counter feature a dozen oysters on the half shell and a pitcher of beer for only $20 every Thursday during happy hour.

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10.25.11

GRAND GENEVA’S WELL SPA + SALON HEATS UP IN NOVEMBER


(LAKE GENEVA, WI; October 25, 2011) – In November, the AAA Four Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa will rejuvenate guests’ bodies and minds with hot fitness activities and spa treatments. Whether you’re hitting the gym or enjoying private time with your significant other, the team at the WELL Spa + Salon aims to help guestsfind balance and achieve WELLness.

Guests can unwind by channeling old-world traditions with the spa’s Ancient Chinese Secrets: Oriental Herbal Treatment. This 50-minute treatment begins with a customized body oilrub, followed by a Body Exfoliation using medicinal Chinese herbs to smooth and retexture skin, creating a lasting velvet feeling from head to toe. Soon after, the body is treated to a soothing heated application of lotion that helps moisturize the skin. The treatment is completed with a facial exfoliation and cleansing. TheAncient Chinese Secrets: Oriental Herbal Treatment is available from now until November 30 at a cost of $115.

Couples looking to strengthen their bond can indulge in the spa’s Together Forever package, featuring duo WELL Spa Facials and “Relax Me” massages.  Available from now through November 30, the Together Forever package can be purchased at $368 for two people. Guests can also enjoy any of WELL Spa + Salon’s array of massages in the privacy of their guestroom for a $70 upgrade to the listed spa menu price.

Fitness buffs visiting the WELL Spa in the month of November can also look forward to heart-racing activities, guaranteed to work up a sweat. The WELL Spa + Salon’s fitness team encourages guests to attend these classes in order to cleanse and invigorate the body, while achieving a sense of well-being through exercise. Events include:

  • Zumba® Master Class

Can’t stop the beat! Get ready to move at this Latin-inspired dance-fitness class hosted by Zumba® Instructor and convention presenter Tanya Bosset. Open to all visitors, this Master Class will help visitors expand their fitness prowess while learning more about this hot workout. All attendees will receive a Zumba appreciation rate of 20% off for all spa services received on Friday and Sunday, with a 10% off rate on Saturday.

The one and half hour Zumba Master Class will be held at the WELL Spa Fitness Center on Friday, November 18 at 6 p.m. Advance registration is available at a cost of $10 per person. Day of sales are available for $15 per attendee. Interested participants are encouraged to pre-register for this event. For more information, please call (262) 249-4750.

  • Heated Bikram Yoga

A combination of Hatha Yoga postures and Pranayama breathing exercises, Bikram Yoga is designed to provide a challenging but rejuvenating yoga experience. Conducted in a warm room, Bikram Yoga works by detoxifying the body through perspiration, flushing every cell and organ in the body. Attendees will learn how to work each muscle, tendon, joint and even internal organs during this invigorating class. They will finish the session with a complimentary cup of hot tea and a personalized meditation message. No prior yoga experience is necessary to enroll in this event.

This one-hour activity begins at 5 p.m. on Friday November 25, and costs $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Participants should check in at the WELL Spa for their yoga pass prior to the class. Due to limited space availability, those interested in participating are encouraged to register for the event by Wednesday, November 23, 2011. For more information, please call (262) 249-4750.

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.

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10.24.11

GRAND GENEVA CELEBRATES 17 TH ANNUAL “CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY” FESTIVAL WITH SPECIAL ILLUMINATION CEREMONY


(LAKE GENEVA, WI; October 24, 2011)— On Sunday, November 20, 2011, the AAA Four Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spainvites guests near and far to celebrate the magic of the holiday season at their annual Illumination Ceremony, when more than one million lights will brighten the resort’s 1,300-acre campus. Now in its 17th year, the ceremony marks the official beginning of the resort’s six week-long “Christmas in the Country” celebration, featuring a variety of festive events including a musical revue, a dazzling display of home-made gingerbread houses, and appearances from Santa himself.

This year the Illumination Ceremony festivities begin in a new venue, the resort’s expansive Grand Forum Theatre, where guests can take in some of “Christmas in the Country’s” lavish holiday displays. Guests can marvel at the hand-crafted, intricate designs of the resort’s newest holiday exhibit, Quilts of Christmas, featuring the work of local quilters.  The Forum will also serve as the home for the popular Festival of Trees display, comprised of trees decorated by area residents and businesses. Guests will also be treated to live performances by the Badger High School Bach Group and the cast of the Grand Geneva’s annual “Hooray for Holidays!” musical revue, while enjoying complimentary hot cider and holiday cookies.  As dusk settles on the resort, attendees should be on the lookout for special guests Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, who will be making their first appearances of the season to light the campus’ million-plus lights. The evening concludes with a fireworks grand finale over the night’s sky.

To commemorate the charitable spirit of the holidays, the Grand Geneva will host a special auction at the end of the season, during which, entries to the Festival of Trees and Quilts for Christmas will be auctioned off to benefit the Walworth County Alliance for Children. This year, the resort is once again partnering with the Walworth County Deputy Sheriff’s Department to support the Toys for Kids organization. Illumination Ceremony attendees are encouraged to bring one new, unwrapped toy or article of clothing as a donation. Guests will also have a chance to enter a special charity raffle to benefit Toys for Kids, with a live drawing during the Illumination Ceremony presentation in the Forum Theatre.

In celebration of this special event, the Grand Geneva is offering a special overnight rate of $59, exclusive of tax and resort fees, on the night of November 20. As an added bonus, upon check-in, guests staying overnight with children will be entered into a special drawing to be named “Santa’s Helper” for the evening.  One lucky child guest will be chosen from a drawing during the Illumination Ceremony to help Santa press the button to light the resort’s decorations and officially signal the beginning of “Christmas in the Country”.

Admittance to the Illumination Ceremony is complimentary and open to the general public. From Monday, November 21, through Thursday, December 29, guests are invited to enjoy the Grand Geneva’s “Christmas in the Country” festivities, which will include a plethora of musical and theatrical performances, special dining opportunities, afternoon holiday teas, festive snow sculpture displays, trolley tours of the lights, and more.

For more information, please call 262.248.8811 or visit www.grandgenevachristmas.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. Grand Geneva is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS). For more information or reservations, call toll free (800) 558-3417 or visit www.grandgeneva.com.

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