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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 120^th 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 50^th 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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Mason Street Grill, located at 425 East Mason Street, is celebrating its 5^th 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 5^th 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 5^th 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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(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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(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 17^th 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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$55 million restoration completed in 2007; property continues to be a strong performer

Milwaukee, Wis., October 17, 2011. . . . .Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced the 100th anniversary celebration of The Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City, Okla. In 2007, Marcus Hotels & Resorts completed a $55 million renovation and restoration of this historic landmark, returning the property to its former glory as the social center of Oklahoma City.

“We are delighted to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the oldest existing hotel in the state of Oklahoma. The Skirvin Hilton is a grand hotel in the tradition of historic hotels, and was our fourth historic restoration,” said Bill Otto, president of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “While carefully retaining its historic details, we completely renovated the property and introduced successful restaurant concepts, including the Park Avenue Grill and Red Piano Bar. We are proud to be a part of this celebratory event – and proud to continue to deliver exceptional service to our Oklahoma City guests.”

The project leveraged Marcus Hotels’ 50 years of experience in restoring landmark hotels and the expertise of Skirvin Partners in Development to accomplish such a monumental rebirth of this historic icon of Oklahoma City. “This was a complex undertaking from both a restoration and financial viewpoint, involving new-market tax credits and federal and state historic tax credits. However, it was
well worth the effort. The Skirvin Hilton has been a tremendous addition to Oklahoma City and helped to revive growth and excitement of the downtown surrounding area,” said Otto. “We look forward to celebrating the Skirvin Hilton’s Centennial anniversary at events throughout the week.”

“We are extremely pleased with the way the hotel has performed,” said Brent Bryant, economic development program manager for the city of Oklahoma. “The project has far exceeded what we felt was an aggressive occupancy rate and continues to carry on its significant role in our city as the social epicenter for residents and guests alike.”

“The Skirvin Hilton has been considered the city’s crown jewel through the turbulent years and rebirth of downtown Oklahoma City in 2006. Today the hotel serves as a chronicler of the city’s history and remains an important piece of the city’s past and future,” said Martin Van Der Laan, general manager of the Skirvin Hilton.

Otto added that reinvesting in its properties continues to be a hallmark of the company. “Maintaining our assets has always been a top priority for Marcus Hotels & Resorts. We continue to enhance and renovate our existing properties so they meet the high standards of today’s travelers and hotel owners alike. We also look for opportunities to add new features and amenities, such as creative restaurant and bar concepts and relaxing spas,” said Otto. The company recently completed $30 million of renovations at the Hilton Milwaukee and Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wis., and renovations are in the final stages at the historic Hotel Phillips in Kansas City, Mo.

The Skirvin Hilton’s Centennial celebration will include a full week of festivities from Sunday, October 16 to Friday, October 21, 2011. All events are open to the public, and include different activities each day. Closing the week, the sold-out Centennial Black-Tie Gala, which has already raised over $145,000 for charity, will be the grand finale of the celebration. For more information on
the Skirvin Hilton Centennial events, visit www.SkirvinCentennial.com or call 405-272-3040.

The Skirvin Hilton originally opened in 1911 and has been synonymous with elegance and innovation for the past five generations, hosting oil barons, dignitaries, movie stars, political leaders and presidents ever since. Guests from around the globe have traveled through the downtown Skirvin Hilton to experience its unique sophistication and timelessness. Since the renovation in 2007, the hotel
has earned a AAA Four Diamond rating every year and received the Mayor’s Development Award for best downtown development.

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.

About The Marcus Corporation
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., The Marcus Corporation is a leader in the lodging and entertainment industries, with significant company-owned real estate assets. In addition to its Marcus Hotels & Resorts division, the company’s movie theatre division, Marcus Theatres®, is the sixth largest theatre circuit in the United States and currently owns or operates 684 screens at 55 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio. For more information, visit the company’s web site at
www.marcuscorp.com.

LEGO Certified Professional Adam Reed Tucker to Host Creative Building Sessions

(LAKE GENEVA, WI; October 10, 2011)— In November, Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark is excited to welcome back internationally renowned LEGO^® Brick artist Adam Reed Tucker for a weekend filled with fun and creative LEGO Brick building sessions. From November 11-13, Tucker will lead Timber Ridge guests in a variety of interactive seminars focused around LEGO Brick Artitecture™, and provide audience members with a “behind-the-scenes” look at his building process.

One of 12 LEGO Certified Professionals worldwide, Adam left his artistic mark on the lodge earlier this year when he unveiled his life-size LEGO Brick interpretation of Timber Ridge Mascot “Bruce the Moose.” The 7-foot-tall, 100lb. statue, made entirely out of LEGO Bricks, will no doubt serve as a hot topic for attendees.

To celebrate their continued partnership with Tucker, Timber Ridge is offering an exciting and educational two-night Mastering the LEGO Brick package to guests looking to experience all the weekend has to offer. This special package includes:

• Two-night accommodations in a one-bedroom suite
• An “Eat and Meet” session with Adam Reed Tucker, featuring a breakfast buffet for four people each morning
• One “Create and Take” LEGO Brick build session per child, for up-to two children
• Access to LEGO Brick seminars, with topics including “The Life of a LEGO Architect”; Artitecture™; among others
• Autograph sessions with Adam Reed Tucker
• Admission to an Ice Cream Social and Q&A with Adam Reed Tucker about the building process
• Four passes to Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark

The Mastering the LEGO Brick weekend package is valid for stays on November 11-12, 2011 only, with rates for a one-bedroom suite starting at $429. Rates for a two-bedroom suite start at $529 and include six passes to Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark, a breakfast buffet for six people each morning, and up to four “Create and Take” LEGO Brick sets. All rates are exclusive of tax and nightly resort fee. Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid penalty equal to a one-night stay plus tax.

For more information, or to reserve accommodations at Timber Ridge Lodge, please visit www.timberridgeresort.com. Become a fan of the lodge on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TimberRidgeWaterpark, or follow daily updates on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Timber_Ridge.

About Adam Reed Tucker

One of only 12 LEGO Certified Professionals in the world, Adam Reed Tucker holds a Professional Degree in Architecture with an emphasis on the Philosophy of Design Theory from KansasStateUniversity. While working as an architect in the Kansas Cityand Chicagoregions, he came across a book entitled “The World of LEGO® Toys” by Henry Wiencek, and was so inspired by Wiencek’s adaptation of architectural possibilities using the LEGO Bricks as a medium that he set out to explore this idea further. In 2006, he founded Chicago’s first LEGO fan convention called Brickworld, and in 2007, Adam’s company Brickstructures formally joined forces with The LEGO Group to create a new line of LEGO Architecture products. As a LEGO Certified Professional, Adam focuses specifically on the design and construction of skyscrapers and other architectural structures, reaching out to the public via events and school programs. To learn more about Tucker and view his famous creations, visit www.brickstructures.com.

LEGO Certified Professional Adam Reed Tucker to Host Creative Building Sessions

(LAKE GENEVA, WI; October 10, 2011)— In November, Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark is excited to welcome back internationally renowned LEGO^® Brick artist Adam Reed Tucker for a weekend filled with fun and creative LEGO Brick building sessions. From November 11-13, Tucker will lead Timber Ridge guests in a variety of interactive seminars focused around LEGO Brick Artitecture, and provide audience members with a “behind-the-scenes” look at his building process.

One of 12 LEGO Certified Professionals worldwide, Adam left his artistic mark on the lodge earlier this year when he unveiled his life-size LEGO Brick interpretation of Timber Ridge Mascot “Bruce the Moose.” The 7-foot-tall, 100lb. statue, made entirely out of LEGO Bricks, will no doubt serve as a hot topic for attendees.

To celebrate their continued partnership with Tucker, Timber Ridge is offering an exciting and educational two-night Mastering the LEGO Brick package to guests looking to experience all the weekend has to offer. This special package includes:

• Two-night accommodations in a one-bedroom suite
• An “Eat and Meet” session with Adam Reed Tucker, featuring a breakfast buffet for four people each morning
• One “Create and Take” LEGO Brick build session per child, for up-to two children
• Access to LEGO Brick seminars, with topics including “The Life of a LEGO Architect”; Artitecture; among others
• Autograph sessions with Adam Reed Tucker
• Admission to an Ice Cream Social and Q&A with Adam Reed Tucker about the building process
• Four passes to Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark

The Mastering the LEGO Brick weekend package is valid for stays on November 11-12, 2011 only, with rates for a one-bedroom suite starting at $429. Rates for a two-bedroom suite start at $529 and include six passes to Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark, a breakfast buffet for six people each morning, and up to four “Create and Take” LEGO Brick sets. All rates are exclusive of tax and nightly resort fee. Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid penalty equal to a one-night stay plus tax.

For more information, or to reserve accommodations at Timber Ridge Lodge, please visit www.timberridgeresort.com. Become a fan of the lodge on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TimberRidgeWaterpark, or follow daily updates on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Timber_Ridge.

About Adam Reed Tucker

One of only 12 LEGO Certified Professionals in the world, Adam Reed Tucker holds a Professional Degree in Architecture with an emphasis on the Philosophy of Design Theory from KansasStateUniversity. While working as an architect in the Kansas Cityand Chicagoregions, he came across a book entitled “The World of LEGO® Toys” by Henry Wiencek, and was so inspired by Wiencek’s adaptation of architectural possibilities using the LEGO Bricks as a medium that he set out to explore this idea further. In 2006, he founded Chicago’s first LEGO fan convention called Brickworld, and in 2007, Adam’s company Brickstructures formally joined forces with The LEGO Group to create a new line of LEGO Architecture products. As a LEGO Certified Professional, Adam focuses specifically on the design and construction of skyscrapers and other architectural structures, reaching out to the public via events and school programs. To learn more about Tucker and view his famous creations, visit www.brickstructures.com.

(LAKE GENEVA, WI; October 10, 2011)— In November, Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark is excited to welcome back internationally renowned LEGO^® Brick artist Adam Reed Tucker for a weekend filled with fun and creative LEGO Brick building sessions. From November 11-13, Tucker will lead Timber Ridge guests in a variety of interactive seminars focused around LEGO Brick Artitecture™, and provide audience members with a “behind-the-scenes” look at his building process.

One of 12 LEGO Certified Professionals worldwide, Adam left his artistic mark on the lodge earlier this year when he unveiled his life-size LEGO Brick interpretation of Timber Ridge Mascot “Bruce the Moose.” The 7-foot-tall, 100lb. statue, made entirely out of LEGO Bricks, will no doubt serve as a hot topic for attendees.

To celebrate their continued partnership with Tucker, Timber Ridge is offering an exciting and educational two-night Mastering the LEGO Brick package to guests looking to experience all the weekend has to offer. This special package includes:

• Two-night accommodations in a one-bedroom suite
• An “Eat and Meet” session with Adam Reed Tucker,featuring abreakfast buffet for four people each morning
• One “Create and Take” LEGO Brick build session per child, for up-to two children
• Access to LEGO Brick seminars, with topics including “The Life of a LEGO Architect”; Artitecture™; among others
• Autograph sessions with Adam Reed Tucker
• Admission to an Ice Cream Social and Q&A with Adam Reed Tucker about the building process
• Four passes to Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark

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The Mastering the LEGO Brick weekend package is valid for stays on November 11-12, 2011 only, with rates for a one-bedroom suite starting at $429. Rates for a two-bedroom suite start at $529 and include six passes to Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark, a breakfast buffet for six people each morning, and up to four “Create and Take” LEGO Brick sets. All rates are exclusive of tax and nightly resort fee. Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid penalty equal to a one-night stay plus tax.

For more information, or to reserve accommodations at Timber Ridge Lodge, please visit www.timberridgeresort.com. Become a fan of the lodge on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TimberRidgeWaterpark, or follow daily updates on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Timber_Ridge.

About Adam Reed Tucker

One of only 12 LEGO Certified Professionals in the world, Adam Reed Tucker holds a Professional Degree in Architecture with an emphasis on the Philosophy of Design Theory from Kansas State University. While working as an architect in the Kansas City and Chicago regions, he came across a book entitled “The World of LEGO® Toys” by Henry Wiencek, and was so inspired by Wiencek’s adaptation of architectural possibilities using the LEGO Bricks as a medium that he set out to explore this idea further. In 2006, he founded Chicago’s first LEGO fan convention called Brickworld, and in 2007, Adam’s company Brickstructures formally joined forces with The LEGO Group to create a new line of LEGO Architecture products. As a LEGO Certified Professional, Adam focuses specifically on the design and construction of skyscrapers and other architectural structures, reaching out to the public via events and school programs. To learn more about Tucker and view his famous creations, visit www.brickstructures.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.

Timber Ridge is an extension of the AAA Four Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, which offers 355 newly renovated guest rooms and suites. Guests at Timber Ridge have access to the Grand Geneva’s wealth of amenities and services, which include the 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 is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS). For more information or reservations, call toll free (866) 636-4502 or visit www.grandgeneva.com

(LAKE GENEVA, WI; September 22, 2011)— On September 10 and 11, 2011, the AAA Four Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa was the site of the Tim Cup Invitational, a networking and charity event hosted by Marcus Hotels and Resorts and HelmsBriscoe. To celebrate the strength of this partnership, $40,000 was bestowed to four different charities, each committed to making a difference in their communities.

With 145 hoteliers and 70 HelmsBriscoe associates from around the world in attendance, Marcus Hotels and Resorts presented a check of $15,000 to St. Joan of Arc Parish School in Nashotah, WI and $15,000 to the Milwaukee Chapter of the United Way, Marcus Corporation’s charity partner. An additional $5,000 each was given to Marriott International’s charity partner the Children’s Miracle Network to benefit a local children’s hospital in Denver, CO and the Nevada Cancer Institute, a MGM Resorts International charity partner.

HelmsBriscoe Regional Vice President Tim Lamont, the man responsible for cultivating a partnership between the two corporations, stressed the importance of relationship-building during the event. “It’s important to us to bring people together that have not only done business together, but also support organizations with a strong presence in their communities.”

Now in its second year, the Tim Cup Invitational was created as a way for Lamont to link HelmsBriscoe associates with hoteliers “outside the normal framework of an expo or site selection. This year, we really wanted to step it up a notch in terms of the donation and the overall event line-up.” During last year’s event, a $15,000 donation was made to the Prairie Hill Waldorf School in Pewaukee, WI.

Guests of the Invitational stayed at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spafor two nights, during which they participated in a volleyball tournament, dine-around, golf outing and closing Monday Night Football party. Sponsors such as MGM Resorts International, Marriott Corporation, and Meliá Hotels International convened on the resort’s championship course, The Highlands, for an interactive golf outing.

“We have a great relationship with Marcus Hotels & Resorts.” says Lamont. “Each year the event keeps getting bigger and better. We can’t wait until next year.”

For more information on Helms Briscoe and Grand Geneva, please visit www.helmsbriscoe.com or www.GrandGeneva.com.

About HelmsBriscoe

HelmsBriscoe is the global leader of independent site selection and RFP services for over 9,000 corporate, association and government clients that plan off-site meetings and conferences. HelmsBriscoe associates accelerate the decision making process for meeting planners by researching hotels and other meeting venues that match their clients’ criteria , negotiating rates and concessions by leveraging its volume purchasing power, and facilitating the contracting process. Founded in 1992, HelmsBriscoe offers the industry’s most respected network of procurement specialists, with more than 1,200 associates spanning over 42 countries.

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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