Gaylord Opryland® Ready to Kick Off Christmas 2005 in Style
Wednesday November 9, 2005
Gaylord Opryland® to Really Kick Off Christmas 2005 in Style
A Country Christmas® set for November 17, 2005 through January 8, 2006
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center’s A Country Christmas® presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® returns for its 22nd year. Headlining this world-famous holiday tradition is the return of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular® presented by Allstate Insurance Company, starring the world-famous Radio City Rockettes™. Also included in the year’s offerings is a debut of The Pam Tillis Christmas Dinner Party™ presented by Christie Cookies. The season’s most beloved events return including ICE! ™, 2 million lights, an outdoor nativity display and much more.
Back by popular demand, the timeless tradition of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular returns to Nashville where the Rockettes will call the Grand Ole Opry® House home this holiday season. The “eye-high” kickers will debut three new scenes, including the tap-infused “12 Days of Christmas,” where every day brings a different kind of fun; “Everybody’s Waitin’ for the Man with the Bag,” in which Santa and Mrs. Claus provide a sweet moment together in their much-anticipated duet; and the Santa Claus focused, “I’m There.”
In addition to the new scenes, the Rockettes will also perform some of the classic favorites, such as the legendary “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” and the awe-inspiring “Living Nativity.” The spectacular event with dazzling lighting, scenery and costumes, as well as a cast and crew of nearly 100 members, including Santa himself, is a must-see for your entire family this holiday season.
“We are excited about this year’s A Country Christmas, especially the return of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular,” said Arthur Keith, senior vice president and general manger of Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. “We strive to provide the best entertainment and combination of shows and activities scheduled for this year will make this long-running Christmas tradition better than ever.”
Debuting this year is The Pam Tillis Christmas Dinner Party™ presented by Christie Cookies. This traditional holiday dinner combines all of the favorite culinary Christmas delights with an intimate show featuring Grammy Award winner Pam Tillis and her band. Tillis and her band will celebrate the holiday season with traditional Christmas music, as well as some of her top ten hits. The magical tastes combined with a legendary performer are sure to please all!
One of the hottest events—and definitely the coldest—is back this year by popular demand. ICE!™ presented by BellSouth®, a chilly, one-of-a-kind adventure through a frozen world of larger-than-life ice sculptures all carved from 1.5 million pounds of ice. ICE! is an experience for all ages. Take your picture in front of an ice Grand Ole Opry® stage, or slide down a 10-foot slide made completely of ice. The only place in the country to see this world-class display is at a Gaylord Hotel.
A Country Christmas wouldn’t be complete without the ever-popular horse-drawn carriage rides that explore the grounds of Gaylord Opryland and showcase the outdoor lights. The Outdoor Nativity Display, Treasures for the Holidays crafts and gifts, lavishly decorated trees and nearly two million lights are sure to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. It’s everything Christmas all in one place.
“It’s the perfect place for families, friends, and neighbors to get together to share in the holiday spirit,” Keith said. “There truly is something for everyone and its all here at Gaylord Opryland.”
Don’t miss the unique experiences of the 22nd annual A Country Christmas.
“Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® is proud to be the presenting sponsor of A Country Christmas,” said Chris Tomasso, vice president of marketing for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, Inc. “The events and festivities that are planned will create wonderful memories, which will be cherished for years to come.”
Vacation packages are available for two-to-four night getaways by calling 1-888-999-OPRY or visiting www.gaylordopryland.com. (See attached listing of available packages.)
2005 “A Country Christmas” presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Schedule of Events
Radio City Christmas Spectacular® presented by Allstate Insurance Company November 17 – December 31, 2005
ICE!™ presented by BellSouth® November 17, 2005 – January 8, 2006
The Pam Tillis Christmas Dinner Party™ presented by Christie Cookies November 22 – December 25, 2005
Treasures for the Holidays November 17 – December 23
ABOUT RADIO CITY ENTERTAINMENT
Radio City Entertainment (RCE), the live entertainment arm of Cablevision Systems Corporations, is a worldwide entertainment company recognized for its signature combination of event production and entertainment marketing. In addition to the nearly 700 entertainment concerts and events that take place each year at Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden and the Expo Center at MSG, Radio City Entertainment produces shows across America. Radio City Entertainment's live events include The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, as well as six productions of The Christmas Spectacular outside of New York. Additional information about Radio City Entertainment is available on the Web at www.radiocity.com. Cablevision Systems Corporation owns Madison Square Garden, L.P., which includes MSG Network; FSN New York; the New York Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers (NHL); the New York Liberty (WNBA); Radio City Entertainment; the Hartford Wolf Pack (American Hockey League), and the Madison Square Garden arena complex, located in the heart of the New York metropolitan area.
ABOUT GAYLORD OPRYLAND NASHVILLE
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center – the largest non-gaming in-hotel facility in the continental United States– is known for providing superior products and services to the meetings and convention industry. Winner of numerous prestigious awards including the coveted Gold Key Elite Award in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 and Gold Platter Elite Award in 2004 & 2005, Gaylord Opryland Nashville is the flagship property of the Gaylord Hotels brand owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit www.gaylordentertainment.com or www.gaylordopryland.com.
ABOUT CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the publicly held CBRL Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL). Cracker Barrel was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. Each Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Ò unit is modeled after a 1900-era country store, featuring old photographs, authentic antiques, memorabilia and a real wood burning fireplace with a stone hearth to add a warm cozy touch to the dining room. The restaurant serves up classic comfort foods such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n’ dumplins as well as made-from-scratch biscuits using an old family recipe. The retail store has more than 2,700 gift items including accessories for the home, old-fashioned candies, books on audio, nostalgic items, and children’s games and puzzles, including classic favorites such as Raggedy AnnÒ & Raggedy Andy Ò and Slinky®.Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, Inc. operates 533 company-owned locations in 41 states. Every Cracker Barrel unit is open seven days a week with hours Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. For more information, visit www.crackerbarrel.com.
Back by popular demand, the timeless tradition of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular returns to Nashville where the Rockettes will call the Grand Ole Opry® House home this holiday season. The “eye-high” kickers will debut three new scenes, including the tap-infused “12 Days of Christmas,” where every day brings a different kind of fun; “Everybody’s Waitin’ for the Man with the Bag,” in which Santa and Mrs. Claus provide a sweet moment together in their much-anticipated duet; and the Santa Claus focused, “I’m There.”
In addition to the new scenes, the Rockettes will also perform some of the classic favorites, such as the legendary “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” and the awe-inspiring “Living Nativity.” The spectacular event with dazzling lighting, scenery and costumes, as well as a cast and crew of nearly 100 members, including Santa himself, is a must-see for your entire family this holiday season.
“We are excited about this year’s A Country Christmas, especially the return of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular,” said Arthur Keith, senior vice president and general manger of Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. “We strive to provide the best entertainment and combination of shows and activities scheduled for this year will make this long-running Christmas tradition better than ever.”
Debuting this year is The Pam Tillis Christmas Dinner Party™ presented by Christie Cookies. This traditional holiday dinner combines all of the favorite culinary Christmas delights with an intimate show featuring Grammy Award winner Pam Tillis and her band. Tillis and her band will celebrate the holiday season with traditional Christmas music, as well as some of her top ten hits. The magical tastes combined with a legendary performer are sure to please all!
One of the hottest events—and definitely the coldest—is back this year by popular demand. ICE!™ presented by BellSouth®, a chilly, one-of-a-kind adventure through a frozen world of larger-than-life ice sculptures all carved from 1.5 million pounds of ice. ICE! is an experience for all ages. Take your picture in front of an ice Grand Ole Opry® stage, or slide down a 10-foot slide made completely of ice. The only place in the country to see this world-class display is at a Gaylord Hotel.
A Country Christmas wouldn’t be complete without the ever-popular horse-drawn carriage rides that explore the grounds of Gaylord Opryland and showcase the outdoor lights. The Outdoor Nativity Display, Treasures for the Holidays crafts and gifts, lavishly decorated trees and nearly two million lights are sure to get everyone in the Christmas spirit. It’s everything Christmas all in one place.
“It’s the perfect place for families, friends, and neighbors to get together to share in the holiday spirit,” Keith said. “There truly is something for everyone and its all here at Gaylord Opryland.”
Don’t miss the unique experiences of the 22nd annual A Country Christmas.
“Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® is proud to be the presenting sponsor of A Country Christmas,” said Chris Tomasso, vice president of marketing for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, Inc. “The events and festivities that are planned will create wonderful memories, which will be cherished for years to come.”
Vacation packages are available for two-to-four night getaways by calling 1-888-999-OPRY or visiting www.gaylordopryland.com. (See attached listing of available packages.)
2005 “A Country Christmas” presented by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Schedule of Events
Radio City Christmas Spectacular® presented by Allstate Insurance Company November 17 – December 31, 2005
ICE!™ presented by BellSouth® November 17, 2005 – January 8, 2006
The Pam Tillis Christmas Dinner Party™ presented by Christie Cookies November 22 – December 25, 2005
Treasures for the Holidays November 17 – December 23
ABOUT RADIO CITY ENTERTAINMENT
Radio City Entertainment (RCE), the live entertainment arm of Cablevision Systems Corporations, is a worldwide entertainment company recognized for its signature combination of event production and entertainment marketing. In addition to the nearly 700 entertainment concerts and events that take place each year at Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden and the Expo Center at MSG, Radio City Entertainment produces shows across America. Radio City Entertainment's live events include The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, as well as six productions of The Christmas Spectacular outside of New York. Additional information about Radio City Entertainment is available on the Web at www.radiocity.com. Cablevision Systems Corporation owns Madison Square Garden, L.P., which includes MSG Network; FSN New York; the New York Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers (NHL); the New York Liberty (WNBA); Radio City Entertainment; the Hartford Wolf Pack (American Hockey League), and the Madison Square Garden arena complex, located in the heart of the New York metropolitan area.
ABOUT GAYLORD OPRYLAND NASHVILLE
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center – the largest non-gaming in-hotel facility in the continental United States– is known for providing superior products and services to the meetings and convention industry. Winner of numerous prestigious awards including the coveted Gold Key Elite Award in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 and Gold Platter Elite Award in 2004 & 2005, Gaylord Opryland Nashville is the flagship property of the Gaylord Hotels brand owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit www.gaylordentertainment.com or www.gaylordopryland.com.
ABOUT CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the publicly held CBRL Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL). Cracker Barrel was established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn. Each Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Ò unit is modeled after a 1900-era country store, featuring old photographs, authentic antiques, memorabilia and a real wood burning fireplace with a stone hearth to add a warm cozy touch to the dining room. The restaurant serves up classic comfort foods such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n’ dumplins as well as made-from-scratch biscuits using an old family recipe. The retail store has more than 2,700 gift items including accessories for the home, old-fashioned candies, books on audio, nostalgic items, and children’s games and puzzles, including classic favorites such as Raggedy AnnÒ & Raggedy Andy Ò and Slinky®.Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, Inc. operates 533 company-owned locations in 41 states. Every Cracker Barrel unit is open seven days a week with hours Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. For more information, visit www.crackerbarrel.com.
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