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MONTEREY, Calif., Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ascendant Capital Partners, a leading real estate investment and operating company, together with global hotel management firm Highgate and global investment manager Centerbridge Partners, debuts Monterey Beach Hotel, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio hotel, which re-opens today after a significant renovation and rebranding effort worthy of its iconic stature. The only beachfront hotel along the Monterey Peninsula, the property embraces the region’s natural beauty and cultural richness, with 192 guest rooms including four suites, versatile meeting and events spaces, reinvented culinary venues, and more.

Monterey Beach Hotel is located moments away from downtown Monterey and directly along the iconic Highway 1. An anchor of Monterey hospitality, the property collaborates with local artisans and personalities to infuse the entire guest experience with enriching moments of local culture. Spearheading the hotel’s design transformation is LA-based Indidesign, with project management by LUCID, Highgate’s in-house Design & Construction Studio. Indidesign encapsulated quintessential California living through its curation of bespoke furnishings and integration of natural materials to foster a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, showcasing the spectacular ocean views upon arrival.

“Monterey Beach Hotel embodies the essence of the Monterey Peninsula and is a reflection of the quintessential central California coastal experience, which we sought to honor as part of a dramatic renovation of this truly one-of-a-kind property,” stated Alex Halpern, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Ascendant. “With its modern interiors, enhanced dining and drinking offerings, and dynamic spaces for gatherings of every kind, the hotel pays homage to a convergence of the ocean, nature, and the vibrant mosaic of the community that defines Monterey’s charm. We are excited to reintroduce this iconic property with an entirely new aesthetic and elevated experiences that reflect an incomparable sense of place along a truly special stretch of the coast.”

Monterey Beach Hotel’s three distinct culinary and cocktail venues – Lobby Lounge, The Lantern Room, and Tidewater – offer unique, chef-driven interpretations of central California coast flavors. With direction from Resident Culinary Advisor Paul Corsentino, execution by longtime Executive Chef Jose Velasquez, and an elevated wine program in partnership with local winemaker Ian Brand of I. Brand & Family winery, guests can savor the best of Monterey County, from all-day dining to twilight cocktails at Tidewater’s beachside venue. The food and beverage offerings celebrate the hotel’s commitment to community through many local purveyor partnerships and sustainable, organic practices.

The hotel features top-tier amenities that extend beyond its private beach and once-in-a-coastline views. From a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, to Scandinavian-inspired contrast therapy with barrel saunas and ice baths (debuting this fall) and complementary e-bikes, Monterey Beach Hotel is a haven for wellness aficionados and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With over 7,500 sq. ft. of versatile meeting and event space and 32,500 sq. ft. of private beach access, Monterey Beach Hotel caters to various occasions, from beachside weddings and large-scale corporate gatherings to hotel buyouts and intimate executive retreats.

“We are excited to start making our mark and welcoming new travelers and community members alike to Monterey Beach Hotel; our property truly stands out, with a reimagined hotel experience, premium dining offerings, and best-in-class hospitality style,” said Nathan Hanner, General Manager.

Reservations for the all-new Monterey Beach Hotel are now open, with rates starting at $350 per night. The Lantern Room’s reservations are also now open via OpenTable for guests and the public to enjoy breakfast from 7am-11am daily and dinner from 5pm-10pm daily. To learn more, please visit Montereybeach.com or follow along @MontereyBeachHotel and @DineatLanternRoom on Instagram.

ABOUT ASCENDANT CAPITAL PARTNERS

Ascendant is a vertically integrated real estate investment and operating vehicle headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Dallas and regional teams throughout the country. Ascendant has full discretion over commingled institutional funds and an investment focus on the hospitality and residential sectors, and has invested more than $1bn of equity capital commitments since the Firm’s founding in 2019. For more information visit www.ascendantcapital.com.

ABOUT CENTERBRIDGE PARTNERS

Centerbridge Partners, L.P. is a private investment management firm employing a flexible approach across investment disciplines — Private Equity, Private Credit and Real Estate — in an effort to develop the most attractive opportunities for our investors. The Firm was founded in 2005 and, as of December 31, 2023, has approximately $38 billion in capital under management with offices in New York and London. Centerbridge is dedicated to partnering with world-class management teams across targeted industry sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit https://www.centerbridge.com/ |LinkedIn.

ABOUT HIGHGATE

Highgate is a leading global real estate investment and hospitality management company in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing footprint in Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle, Waikiki, London and Lisbon. For more information visit www.highgate.com.

Media Contact: J. Wade Public Relations, [email protected].

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LJUBLJANA, Slovénie, 21 août 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Le prochain événement d’adieu de la légende du basket-ball slovène Goran Dragić, intitulé ” I Feel Slovenia Night of the Dragon “, est prévu pour les 23 et 24 août 2024 à Stožice, Ljubljana. Cette célébration très attendue comprendra une causerie d’affaires, un gala de bienfaisance et un match de bienfaisance réunissant une brochette d’icônes du basket-ball, notamment Luka Dončić, Nikola Jokić, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki et d’autres noms renommés.

L’événement d’adieu très attendu de Goran Dragić, “I Feel Slovenia Night of the Dragon”, est sur le point d’avoir lieu, avec une remarquable brochette de stars. Le coup d’envoi de la célébration sera donné le vendredi 23 août à Ljubljana avec une conférence sur les affaires et un dîner de charité , suivis le samedi 24 août par un spectacle de basket-ball .Cet événement extraordinaire, dont l’office du tourisme slovène est le principal partenaire, promet d’être un hommage mémorable à l’impressionnante carrière de Dragić.

Ce match caritatif unique en son genre, qui marque également la dernière apparition de Goran Dragić en tant que joueur professionnel, constitue un événement historique pour la Slovénie et marque le plus grand événement affilié à la NBA jamais organisé en Europe. Comme le dit Dragić lui-même : “Une carrière remarquable mérite un grand final, où la charité occupe le devant de la scène au lieu d’être une réflexion après coup, mais le thème central. “

Cet événement ne rend pas seulement hommage à l’impressionnante contribution de Dragić au sport, mais souligne également le rôle que joue le fait de rendre à la communauté. En plaçant la charité au cœur de la célébration, le match vise à avoir un impact durable, en soulignant la fusion de l’exploit sportif et de la responsabilité sociale.

Dragić, qui a laissé une marque indélébile sur les prestigieux terrains de la NBA aux États-Unis, a été une figure clé dans l’amélioration de la visibilité de la Slovénie en tant que pays d’athlètes de haut niveau et de talents du basket-ball. En tant que partenaires nationaux, le STB et SPIRIT Slovenia profiteront de cette occasion pour mettre en avant la marque “I Feel Slovenia”, en soulignant que la Slovénie est une destination verte pour le tourisme, le sport et les affaires.

L’événement mettra en vedette certains des plus grands noms du basket-ball, notamment Luka Dončić, Nikola Jokić, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Nikola Vučević, Bogdan Bogdanović, Leandro Barbosa, Aleksandar Đorđević, Igor Kokoškov, Alvin Gentry, Božo Maljković, Jure Zdovc et Aleksandar Đikić. Les joueurs de la NBA Vlatko Čančar et Boban Marjanović rejoindront également la formation.

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– El icono del baloncesto Goran Dragić se despedirá en el mayor acto benéfico de Europa repleto de famosos: «I Feel Slovenia Night of the Dragon»

LJUBLJANA, Eslovenia, 21 de agosto de 2024 /PRNewswire/ — El próximo evento de despedida de la leyenda del baloncesto esloveno Goran Dragić, titulado «I Feel Slovenia Night of the Dragon», se celebrará los días 23 y 24 de agosto de 2024 en Stožice, Liubliana. Esta celebración tan esperada incluirá una charla empresarial, una gala benéfica y un partido benéfico en el que participará un elenco de estrellas del baloncesto, como Luka Dončić, Nikola Jokić, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki y otros nombres conocidos.

El esperado evento de despedida de Goran Dragić, «I Feel Slovenia Night of the Dragon», está a la vuelta de la esquina y contará con un extraordinario elenco de estrellas. La celebración comienza con una charla empresarial y una cena benéfica en Liubliana el viernes 23 de agosto, seguidas de un espectáculo de baloncesto el sábado 24 de agosto. Este extraordinario acontecimiento, que cuenta con la colaboración de la Oficina de Turismo de Eslovenia como socio principal, promete ser un memorable homenaje a la impresionante carrera de Dragić.

This one-of-a-kind charitable match, which also marks Goran Dragić’s final appearance as a professional player, stands as a historic event for Slovenia and marks the biggest NBA-affiliated event ever to unfold in Europe.

Este partido benéfico único en su género, que también marca la última aparición de Goran Dragić como jugador profesional, se erige como un acontecimiento histórico para Eslovenia y marca el mayor evento afiliado a la NBA que jamás se haya celebrado en Europa. En palabras del propio Dragić: “Una carrera extraordinaria merece un gran final, en el que la caridad ocupe el centro del escenario y no sea una ocurrencia tardía, sino el tema central”.

Este acontecimiento no sólo rinde homenaje a las impresionantes contribuciones de Dragić al deporte, sino que también subraya el papel de la retribución a la comunidad. Al situar la caridad en el centro de la celebración, el partido pretende tener un impacto duradero, destacando la fusión de los logros deportivos y la responsabilidad social.

Dragić, que ha dejado una huella indeleble en las prestigiosas canchas de la NBA en Estados Unidos, ha sido una figura clave en la mejora de la visibilidad de Eslovenia como país de atletas y talentos del baloncesto de primer nivel. Como socios nacionales, el STB y SPIRIT Slovenia aprovecharán esta ocasión para exhibir de forma destacada la marca «I Feel Slovenia», resaltando Eslovenia como un destino verde boutique para el turismo, el deporte y los negocios.

El evento contará con algunos de los nombres más importantes del baloncesto, como Luka Dončić, Nikola Jokić, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Nikola Vučević, Bogdan Bogdanović, Leandro Barbosa, Aleksandar Đorđević, Igor Kokoškov, Alvin Gentry, Božo Maljković, Jure Zdovc y Aleksandar Đikić. Los jugadores de la NBA, Vlatko Čančar y Boban Marjanović también se unirán a la alineación.

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MIAMI, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises is unveiling a first look at its Star Seeker – a 224-guest, brand-new ship that will debut in January of 2026. 

Renderings (downloadable for media usage) and a detailed deck plan are available here.

Star Seeker will have 112 spacious suites, all but ten featuring a full private veranda or floor-to-ceiling infinity window. The ship also boasts five dining options (all are included in Windstar’s cruise fare), a full-service spa with a grand entrance from the deck above, a fitness facility, and a fresh take on the line’s iconic Watersports Platform, which turns the ocean into an infinity pool by letting guests access the sea directly from the ship. 

“Guests aboard Star Seeker will experience a sense of tranquility in their suites; they are designed to be an oasis for relaxation,” says Stijn Creupelandt, vice president of hotel operations at Windstar Cruises. “We used light wood and a soothing color palette of light blues, greens, and natural browns – elements that reflect our Star Class style. Inspired by the sea, sky, and landscapes, these colors and textures create a serene atmosphere perfect for a relaxing getaway. In the ship’s public spaces and restaurants, you’ll find more vibrant hues inspired by sunrises and sunsets, including warm yellows, golds, and oranges, ensuring a harmonious blend of elegance and comfort throughout the ship.”

Star Seeker features two Horizon Owner’s Suites, a new suite category for the line, at the aft of the ship on deck 7, which can be combined with adjacent suites for more space and multi-generational families. Each comes with a wrap-around balcony offering spectacular vistas — perfect for evening cocktails or a private dinner. The two suites are Star Seeker’s most luxurious and spacious offerings; however, the ship has a full menu of suite offerings with 12 different accommodation types to choose from, many allowing triple occupancy. Star Seeker has 72 suites with large verandas where guests may sit outside and enjoy the view and fresh air.  New for Windstar, 30 infinity suites feature a large floor-to-ceiling infinity window that slides down half-way from the top to open the suite to refreshing sea breezes.

As on all Windstar ships, there are no interior cabins. Star Seeker’s 10 Oceanview suites have plenty of natural light and a view of the sea, a walk-in mosaic glass shower, and an inviting queen bed which can be converted into two twins if desired. All suites include a fully stocked mini-bar and refrigerator, interactive TV, safe, fresh fruit, and waffle weave robe and slippers. The four highest suite categories – Horizon, Star, Classic, Deluxe – add other amenities such as an Illy espresso machine, Canapes service, and fresh flowers.

Star Seeker is under construction in Portugal. The maiden voyage will be a Transatlantic sailing in early January from Malaga to Miami. After a christening event in Miami where the cruise line is headquartered, Star Seeker will sail its first voyage in the Caribbean and offer more cruises in the Caribbean before heading up the West Coast of the United States to Alaska for a full season of summer cruises. From there, the ship will sail to Japan and bring back the line’s popular Japan itineraries before heading to Southeast Asia. Details on Star Seeker’s Caribbean, Alaska, and Japan cruises will be announced first to Yacht Club members (loyalty members) and travel advisors – giving them priority access to book. In early September, Star Seeker’s itineraries will be announced publicly and available for all to book.  

Windstar will debut an additional new sister ship, Star Explorer, in December of 2026.

More at https://www.windstarcruises.com/.

Contacts:
Sarah Scoltock, Director of Public Relations, Windstar Cruises / [email protected]
Sally Spaulding, Account Director, Percepture / [email protected]

About Windstar Cruises:
With a fleet of six boutique all-suite and sailing yachts each carrying between 148 to 342 guests, Windstar Cruises, voted #1 boutique cruise line, offers an intimate experience like no other. Guests can explore enchanting destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, the Panama Canal, New England, Eastern Canada, South America, and the South Pacific. Plus, Windstar operates year-round in Europe and will offer two unique ship experiences in Tahiti starting in 2027. Windstar will introduce two new ships to its Star Class starting in December 2025 – the Star Seeker and Star Explorer. At Windstar Cruises, it’s not just about travel – it’s about creating experiences that resonate with the soul. With port-intensive itineraries, iconic destinations, exceptional service, and an innovative culinary program, every moment with Windstar is an opportunity for discovery and delight.

Windstar Cruises is proud to be part of the Xanterra Travel Collection^®, a distinguished group of global hospitality and travel companies with a legacy that spans over a hundred years operating our country’s iconic national parks, including Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Glacier, Death Valley, and many others. Xanterra Travel Collection^®, is owned by The Anschutz Corporation, the ultimate owner of the Broadmoor, Sea Island, and entertainment giant AEG, Anschutz Entertainment Group. 

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La campaña “Bill Shock” muestra hábilmente a Jeong como un personaje travieso que sorprende a los viajeros en los momentos más inoportunos, ya sea escuchando su música favorita, capturando momentos impresionantes con la cámara o simplemente haciendo búsquedas rápidas en Internet. Mientras estos viajeros disfrutan de sus vacaciones, “Bill Shock” se abalanza, revelando los costos ocultos del roaming internacional y dejándolos aturdidos y frustrados.

Esta campaña es parte de la iniciativa de verano más amplia de Airalo para educar a los viajeros sobre los beneficios de usar una eSIM mientras exploran nuevos destinos. Con la temporada de viajes en pleno apogeo, Airalo se compromete a ayudar a los trotamundos a evitar las trampas de las tarifas de roaming tradicionales.

“¿Esa sensación de naufragio de una factura de roaming sorpresa? Todos hemos estado allí”, empatiza Abraham Burak, cofundador de Airalo. “La hilarante interpretación de Ken Jeong de ‘Bill Shock’ es ese miedo que llevamos en cada viaje al extranjero. Airalo trata de convertir esa ansiedad en libertad, para que puedas explorar el mundo con confianza, sin preocuparte”.

Airalo incluso localizó a un hombre de Florida al que le cobraron por sorpresa $143.000 en roaming tras un viaje a Suiza y lo invitó a compartir su historia. Spoiler: Ahora él usa Airalo.

Para ver a Ken Jeong como “Bill Shock” y obtener más información sobre cómo protegerse de cargos de roaming inesperados, visite el canal de Airalo de YouTube. No dejes que “Bill Shock” arruine tu próxima aventura —mantente conectado y en control con una eSIM de Airalo.

Beneficios clave de una eSIM de Airalo:

• Conectividad instantánea: disfrute de un acceso a Internet sin interrupciones tan pronto como aterrice, sin tener que buscar tarjetas SIM locales o puntos de acceso a Wi-Fi.
• Cobertura en más de 200 países y regiones: manténgase conectado sin importar a dónde lo lleve su viaje, con planes de eSIM adaptados a sus necesidades específicas.
• Sin tarifas sorpresa: con precios transparentes y sin costos ocultos, los viajeros pueden disfrutar de sus vacaciones sin temor a cargos inesperados.
• Gestión de múltiples planes de datos: cambie fácilmente entre planes y administre el uso de datos para toda la familia, todo desde una sola aplicación.

Acerca de Airalo:

Airalo es la tienda de eSIM líder en el mundo, que ofrece una amplia gama de eSIM para más de 200 países y regiones. La misión de Airalo es proporcionar a los viajeros opciones de conectividad asequibles, accesibles y transparentes, lo que les permite mantenerse conectados sin preocuparse por las tarifas de roaming.

No deje que “Bill Shock” le tome por sorpresa este verano. Para protegerse de las tarifas de roaming sorpresa, visite Airalo.com y explore nuestra gama de planes eSIM asequibles y flexibles.

Para consultas de los medios, comuníquese con [email protected].

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SEGUIN, Texas, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The City of Seguin is excited to announce that it is seeking qualified partners to work with on the redevelopment of the historic Nolte property abutting Central Park in the City’s downtown. Seguin officials recently purchased the property and are working with renowned TBA Douglas Architects to create a development plan to reimagine the site. The City of Seguin is now issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from experienced developers. Interested parties can sign up here to receive the RFQ when it goes live on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

The RFQ is part of a strategic real estate initiative, in which the City aims to divest its interest in the property, while facilitating a visionary project that enriches the fabric of the community. The issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) marks the initial step in a two-step process, culminating in a Request for Proposal (RFP), to identify a developer capable of executing the City’s vision and objectives. City officials are eager to see what developers have in mind for the property, with the expectation that it should catalyze economic growth, foster community engagement and preserve cultural heritage.

The property, located at 101 East Nolte in downtown Seguin, consists of an entire city block just south of Central Park. The site consists of four buildings lining E. Nolte and a large surface parking lot to the south of the buildings. Two historic buildings, the Nolte National Bank Building and the Post Office, located at the north west corner of the site, will be a major component of the redevelopment. The property sits on 0.92 acres in the heart of downtown and in its current configuration, the buildings encompass 40,000 square feet across two stories.

Following the issuance of the RFQ, the City of Seguin will host a site tour at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024 for interested developers; those interested in attending can RSVP here. A formal Request for Proposals will be sent to selected teams at a later date.

As one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, Seguin is an attractive market for developers to enter into. For additional information on the City of Seguin see here. For more information on the RFQ process please click here.

SOURCE City of Seguin

Viva Omaha Steaks Premium Proteins – Now Available on Fremont Street Experience 

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ –– Omaha Steaks, America’s Original Butcher and provider of gourmet steaks and proteins, lands in Las Vegas with a new exclusive partnership at Circa Resort & Casino‘s Project BBQ food truck. Available now, this first-of-its-kind collaboration brings the unmatched flavor of Omaha Steaks whiskey-marinated steaks to downtown Las Vegas.

The partnership features a co-branded physical location in historic downtown Las Vegas on Fremont Street Experience, where visitors can indulge in Omaha Steaks signature whiskey-marinated steaks, perfectly crafted to deliver an unparalleled taste sensation. Project BBQ is the first and only dining destination in Las Vegas where diners can experience the exceptional quality of Omaha Steaks meat firsthand. Project BBQ will also unveil a fresh visual identity, blending the classic allure of Omaha Steaks with the vibrant, energetic atmosphere of Circa.

Innovation Meets Culinary Excellence

“We are thrilled to partner with Circa Resort & Casino‘s Project BBQ,” said Nate Rempe, President and Chief Executive Officer of Omaha Steaks. “This partnership allows us to engage with customers by bringing our exceptional products directly to them, in one of the most exciting cities in the world. Teaming up with Project BBQ, a reputable establishment known for its delicious Carolina-style BBQ, is an exciting next step for us as we innovate ways to get the taste of Omaha Steaks to more hungry consumers.”

Downtown Las Vegas Gets Juicy

Project BBQ, downtown Las Vegas’ first permanent food truck, will now feature Omaha Steaks whiskey-marinated steaks, Tomahawk ribeyes, brisket, Italian sausage and chicken thighs. Additionally, Circa guests can enjoy the Omaha Steaks Project BBQ menu items at the world’s largest sportsbook. For those eager to try all Omaha Steaks has to offer, the sportsbook will offer the “Circa Sports Champion’s Package,” a VIP platter featuring every Omaha Steaks product to fulfill the ultimate meat lover’s dream.

Rob Baker, owner of Project BBQ, said, “Collaborating with Omaha Steaks – a brand that is known across the country for its quality products – aligns perfectly with Project BBQ’s commitment to delivering some of the best barbecue in town. We’re excited to be the first and only restaurant in the Valley to feature Omaha Steaks products and introduce their offerings to the thousands of people that come to Fremont Street Experience each year.”

Take the Taste Home

For those who wish to savor the flavors of Omaha Steaks at home, Project BBQ customers may scan an exclusive QR code prominently displayed on the menu and within the restaurant walls. The QR code directs customers to a specially branded page on the Omaha Steaks website, where they can purchase Omaha Steaks whiskey-marinated steaks and other exclusive packages, like the Smoke the Competition Package, to be delivered directly to their doorstep. Customers will receive a special discount and four free burgers with their purchase.

For more information on Omaha Steaks product offerings and its new partnership with Project BBQ, visit OmahaSteaks.com.

About Omaha Steaks®

Omaha Steaks, America’s Original Butcher, founded in 1917, is an Omaha, Nebraska-based, fifth-generation, family-owned company. Omaha Steaks markets and distributes a wide variety of the finest quality USDA-approved, grain-fed, grain-finished beef and other gourmet foods including seafood, pork, poultry, slow cooker and skillet meals, side dishes, appetizers, and desserts. Today, Omaha Steaks is recognized as the nation’s largest direct response marketer of premium beef and gourmet foods, available to customers by calling 1-800-228-9055, online at www.OmahaSteaks.com or at retail stores nationwide.

About Circa Resort & Casino

Get ready for the time of your life at Circa Resort & Casino, an adults-only casino-resort concept in the heart of downtown Las Vegas. The AAA Four Diamond Circa pays homage to Vegas’ Golden Era through vintage design, old-school hospitality and nods to the city’s history while introducing high-tech advancements and innovative amenities. The resort features upscale rooms and suites; the world’s largest sportsbook; Stadium Swim, a year-round pool aqua theater; a two-story casino; Garage Mahal, a high-tech transportation hub; the luxe Legacy Club rooftop lounge; an expansive local art collection; 35,000 sq. ft of meetings and conventions space and more. Guests can indulge at original restaurant concepts including premium steaks and seafood at Barry’s Downtown Prime from Chef Barry S. Dakake and Make It Happen Hospitality; Pan-Asian fare at 8 East from Chef Dan Coughlin; deli classics at Saginaw’s Delicatessen from restaurateur Paul Saginaw; authentic Carolina barbecue at Project BBQ; and all-star menus at Victory Burger & Wings Co. from the founding family of American Coney Island. Visit circalasvegas.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @circalasvegas to stay up to date.

For Omaha Steaks:
Kathleen Al-Marhoon, APR
[email protected]

SOURCE Omaha Steaks

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Yesterday, the Country Music Hall of Fame^® and Museum celebrated the addition of the Marty Stuart Collection to the museum’s permanent holdings. Stuart’s collection of more than 22,000 items is the largest private assemblage of country music artifacts in the world, joining the world’s largest public collection held by the museum.

The acquisition was made possible through the generosity of Stuart, along with a lead preservation gift from the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation and major additional support from Loretta and Jeff Clarke. The nonprofit museum now owns the collection, holding it in the public trust and providing the highest level of artifact care and collection management.

The Marty Stuart Collection spans over a century of country music history and includes more than 1,000 stage wear and clothing items, 100 instruments, 50 original song manuscripts and more. Items in the collection include significant artifacts from Country Music Hall of Fame members Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Merle Haggard, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Charley Pride, Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams and many others. Additionally, Stuart’s collection includes items from his own Country Music Hall of Fame career, including his expansive collection of photographs taken by Stuart himself, which have been exhibited at museums and published in books.

The momentous occasion was celebrated during a special ceremony in the museum’s Ford Theater illuminating Stuart’s passion for country music and its preservation. The event featured several performances with historic instruments from Stuart’s collection:

• Country music trio Chapel Hart performed “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” with recording artist and songwriter Charlie Worsham playing a 1970 Fender Telecaster once owned by Pops Staples, the patriarch and a member of gospel and R&B group the Staple Singers, who recorded the song.
• Country Music Hall of Fame member Vince Gill performed “Marty & Me,” a newly written song by Gill and Stuart. Gill played George Jones’ 1958 Martin D-28 guitar, customized with unique, mother-of-pearl inlays and Jones’ name on the fingerboard.
• Grammy-winning artist Chris Stapleton performed “Why Me Lord,” which was recorded by Johnny Cash and written and previously recorded by Kris Kristofferson. Stapleton played Cash’s Martin D-45 acoustic guitar, which also belonged to Hank Williams.
• Marty Stuart closed the ceremony with a performance of Flatt & Scruggs’ “Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down,” with Shawn Camp playing Lester Flatt’s Martin D-28 guitar from the museum’s permanent collection.

The backing band for the event included members of the Earls of Leicester and consisted of Mike Bub (bass), Shawn Camp (acoustic guitar), Charlie Cushman (banjo), Jimmy Stewart (dobro), Johnny Warren (fiddle) and Jeff White (mandolin).

Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, provided remarks throughout the event. He opened the ceremony by reading from an essay 11-year-old Stuart wrote for a school assignment about his future goals: “A musician is what I have been wanting to be. That is my true goal for life, and I hope to accomplish this goal and do it well because music will be my love forever,” Stuart wrote.

“Marty Stuart has fulfilled those childhood dreams many times over. Today, he is making our dreams come true, with the crucial help of two key donors,” said Young. “We’re incredibly grateful for Marty’s philanthropy — and a lead gift from the Willard & Pat Walker Charitable Foundation with major support from Loretta and Jeff Clarke — for enabling the museum to safeguard and share this historic collection in perpetuity. We’re here to celebrate this remarkable addition to our collection, revel in Marty’s extraordinary foresight and collecting skill, and rejoice in a new chapter for this museum.”

Many items from the Marty Stuart Collection will be on display as part of the museum’s permanent exhibition, Sing Me Back Home: Folk Roots to the Present, which takes visitors chronologically through the history of country music. Artifacts on display rotate often and Stuart’s collection will play a key role in the exhibit’s narrative and the museum’s educational mission.

As part of the acquisition agreement, the museum has entered a longstanding collaboration with Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music in his hometown of Philadelphia, Mississippi, where it will exhibit items from the Marty Stuart Collection at its forthcoming museum. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will loan additional artifacts from its own permanent collection for display, as well as provide preservation, education and administrative consultation and support to the Congress.  

“This is a top of the world moment for me,” said Marty Stuart. “To have my collection live alongside the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s is monumental, to be a part of a ceremony and witness the Congress of Country Music and its people formally welcomed into the family of country music is a spiritual high. And, to share such a gathering with family and friends from both Nashville, as well as Mississippi, is just the best. Such a day only comes along once in a lifetime.” 

During the ceremony, Stuart formally presented his childhood essay to the museum.

Mandy Macke, executive director of the Willard and Pat Walker Charitable Foundation, also spoke at the event about the importance of the collection and its preservation.

“The Walker Foundation is deeply honored to play a role in making this dream a reality,” said Macke. “The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is the ideal steward of this precious collection. Not only will it extend the highest level of care to each individual artifact, but it will also share and showcase the collection’s spirit with the world.”

The donation ceremony will be available to watch today on the museum’s YouTube channel.

About Marty Stuart and his collection
Born in 1958 and raised in Philadelphia, Mississippi, Country Music Hall of Fame member Stuart began his career at age 12 as a mandolin and guitar prodigy. He apprenticed in the bands of Johnny Cash, Lester Flatt and Doc Watson, forging a career carrying forward country’s traditions and finding success as a recording artist, songwriter and multimedia emissary for country music. Read more about Stuart’s life and career in his Country Music Hall of Fame bio.

For more than 50 years, Stuart curated a treasure trove of historic country music memorabilia. The Marty Stuart Collection arrived at the museum via two separate climate-controlled tractor-trailer truck loads, driven from Philadelphia, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee. Examples of items from Stuart’s collection include:

• Jimmie Rodgers’ leather satchel – Two days after his final RCA Victor recording session, Rodgers died in New York on May 26, 1933. This satchel, which contained his manuscripts from the sessions, was placed in the casket with Rodgers’s body and shipped by train back to his home in Meridian, Mississippi.
• Hank Williams’ song manuscript – Original two-page, handwritten (with his corrections) song manuscript for Williams’ “I Saw the Light” from 1947.
• Dolly Parton’s dress – Parton wore this rhinestone-embellished dress on “The Porter Wagoner Show,” c. 1970. The dress was made by Nashville seamstress Lucy Adams, who began designing exclusively for Parton in the late 1960s.
• Johnny Cash’s suit – Cash’s first black stage suit, c. 1955.
• Patsy Cline’s outfit – Patsy Cline’s mother, Hilda Hensley, designed and sewed this two-piece cowgirl outfit for her in the 1950s, when fancy western-style stage wear was very popular with country music performers.
• Luther Perkins’ guitar – A founding member of Johnny Cash’s backing band the Tennessee Two (later the Tennessee Three) guitarist Perkins helped define Cash’s sound with his muted picking style. Perkins played this 1963 sunburst Fender Jaguar electric guitar on Cash’s classic recording of “Ring of Fire.”
• Marty Stuart’s jacket – This rhinestone-covered jacket — further enhanced with embroidered western scenes and playing cards — was made for Marty Stuart by his good friend, western-wear designer Manuel Cuevas. Stuart wore the jacket in the 1991 music video for his Top Five country hit “Tempted.”
• Charley Pride’s guitar – Pride used this 1967 Fender Coronado II hollow-body electric guitar, with distinctive “Antigua” sunburst finish, extensively in the 1960s and ’70s.
• Glen Campbell’s guitar – Campbell used this 1966 Mosrite Dobro D-100 Californian acoustic-electric resonator guitar at recording sessions with the Los Angeles studio musicians known as the “Wrecking Crew,” as well as at concerts and TV appearances, c. 1967. The instrument was hand built for Campbell by guitar maker Semie Mosley, who acquired the rights to the Dobro name in the mid-1960s.
• Bob Dylan’s hat – Dylan performed in this wide-brimmed fedora during his Rolling Thunder Revue concert tour in 1975. Western-wear designer and tailor Manuel Cuevas embellished the hat with a studded leather belt buckle hatband, faux flowers and a feather.
• George Jones’ boots – Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors made these boots for Jones, c. 1969. When Jones gave them to Marty Stuart in 1987, the boots “were in perfect condition,” recalls Stuart. “They were the nicest boots I’d ever owned.” By the end of ’87, which Stuart called the roughest year of his life, the boots “were a perfect reflection of me, worn out.”

About the museum’s collection
For more than five decades, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has amassed a collection of country music artifacts and archival items that is the finest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world. The museum celebrates and showcases a rich American art form, preserving and interpreting items that document the history of an American musical experience rooted in Southern culture. The museum’s diverse artifact and archival collections comprise more than 40,000 moving images on film, video and digital formats; 500,000 photographs; more than 300,000 sound recordings, including commercial music releases, interviews and demonstration recordings; nearly 800 oral history interviews; 2,500 items of clothing and accessories; 600 musical instruments; 75,000 posters; 5,000 linear feet of print materials; and thousands of additional objects illustrating the lives and careers of performers, industry figures and the culture of country music. Read more about the museum’s collections.  

About the Congress of Country Music
Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music is the spiritual home of country music, committed to touching lives by sharing experiences, through exhibits, education and performances that inspire dreams for generations. For more information, visit the Congress of Country Music’s website.

The Country Music Hall of Fame^® and Museum collects, preserves and interprets country music and its history for the education and entertainment of diverse audiences. In exhibitions, publications, digital media and educational programs, the museum explores the cultural importance and enduring beauty of the art form. The museum is operated by the Country Music Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization chartered by the state of Tennessee in 1964. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and is among the most-visited history museums in the U.S. The Country Music Foundation operates Historic RCA Studio B^®, Hatch Show Print^® poster shop, CMF Records, the Frist Library and Archive and CMF Press. Museum programs are supported in part by Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission and Tennessee Arts Commission.

More information about the Country Music Hall of Fame^® and Museum is available at www.countrymusichalloffame.org or by calling (615) 416-2001.

SOURCE Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Banilla’s Suit Alleges Fusion Group’s Willful Infringement of Banilla’s FUSION and BANILLA GAMES Trademarks

GREENVILLE, N.C., Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, August 20, 2024, Banilla Games filed suit against Fusion Group Games, alleging infringement of Banilla’s intellectual property (“IP”). Specifically, Banilla alleges that Fusion Group Games is intentionally and willfully infringing Banilla’s statutory and common law rights in and to its FUSION and BANILLA GAMES trademarks. Banilla is seeking, among other remedies, a permanent injunction, actual damages, Fusion Group’s profits, punitive and enhanced damages, attorneys’ fees, and costs.

Last month, Banilla attempted to resolve this dispute without court intervention, sending Fusion Group Games a cease-and-desist letter regarding Fusion Group’s unauthorized use and infringement of Banilla’s IP. Fusion Group’s lack of a meaningful response suggested to Banilla that Fusion Group did not take seriously its infringement of Banilla’s IP. Left with little other option, Banilla filed suit.

Background

Banilla is a highly successful designer, developer, and distributor of products for various board, nudge, skill, redemption, and amusement game markets. In particular, Banilla’s “Fusion” line of electronic skill games has seen tremendous commercial success.

In late 2021, Banilla began an IP enforcement campaign. To date, Banilla has brought 37 cases for IP infringement against locations, route operators, and domestic and Chinese manufacturers. Those cases have been in 11 federal judicial districts across seven states and include several awards and settlements for “six-figure” amounts.

Banilla Games is based in Greenville, NC, and designs, develops, and distributes products for various board, nudge, skill, redemption, and amusement game markets, and is licensed in the States of Georgia, Iowa, and Washington and has games approved for the State of Nebraska.

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