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Virginia's Mountain Lake Lodge Welcomes Acclaimed Executive Chef Stephen DeMarco

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Monday, March 4, 2024

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PEMBROKE, Va., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain Lake Lodge is celebrating a new culinary tradition as it welcomes Executive Chef Stephen DeMarco to the award-winning resort. Long a visionary leader in the area's culinary scene, DeMarco brings sumptuous, inventive fare and the highest culinary standards to resort guests and area residents alike, overseeing culinary operations at Harvest Restaurant, Stony Creek Tavern, Salt Pond Pub, themed weekends, meetings and special events.

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Array of culinary experiences include new seasonal menus at Harvest Restaurant, Salt Pond Pub and dining poolside
PEMBROKE, Va., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain Lake Lodge is celebrating a new culinary tradition as it welcomes Executive Chef Stephen DeMarco to the award-winning resort.
"We are excited to welcome the talented Chef DeMarco to Mountain Lake Lodge," said Heidi Stone, president and CEO.
During his 30-year career, DeMarco has served as executive chef for several top Manhattan restaurants including Asia de Cuba.
With an already impressive wine list, Mountain Lake Lodge has introduced mocktails, expertly handcrafted non-alcoholic cocktails.

Virginia's Mountain Lake Lodge to Become Year-Round Destination

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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PEMBROKE, Va., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time, Mountain Lake Lodge, located in the center of a 2,600-acre nature preserve and bird sanctuary in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, will be open 365 days a year. This winter, visitors can take in a magical light display on the front lawn; ice skating in the resort's new outdoor rink; guided nature hikes; History Gator Tours, and two new Escape Rooms. The resort is also offering its first-ever Dirty Dancing Valentine's Day Weekend and additional themed weekends throughout the winter season.

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The resort is also offering its first-ever Dirty Dancing Valentine's Day Weekend and additional themed weekends throughout the winter season.
"Mountain Lake Lodge is magical and beautiful during the winter months, with numerous activities for all ages," said Heidi Stone, president and CEO.
The Sauerkraut Band performs authentic German-style music, and is part of the history of Mountain Lake Lodge having served as its house band at Oktoberfest for more than 20 years.
Mountain Lake Lodge boasts glorious views and 22 miles of pristine trails.

Virginia's Mountain Lake Lodge to Debut Month-Long 'Magical Christmas Village & Marketplace' Holiday Spectacular

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Monday, October 2, 2023

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PEMBROKE, Va., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mountain Lake Lodge, immersed in the history and spirit of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains and the resort where the iconic movie Dirty Dancing was filmed 36 years ago, will usher in the holidays and become a "Magical Christmas Village & Marketplace" from Nov. 24 through Dec. 29, 2023.

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"This is southwest Virginia's first-ever event of its kind," said Heidi Stone, president and CEO of Mountain Lake Lodge.
"We are currently transforming into a holiday attraction like none other – a whimsical mountain village with authentic experiences for all the senses, surrounded by gorgeous scenery in a magical setting.
" Away from the noise and hubbub but still convenient to Richmond, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Mountain Lake Lodge is located atop Salt Pond Mountain in the center of a 2,600-acre nature preserve and bird sanctuary.
The Magical Christmas Village & Marketplace will include entertainment, holiday shopping, special fare, live music, caroling and choir concerts, all in a festival-like atmosphere.

Beat the Heat at This Summer's Coolest Escape, Virginia's Mountain Lake Lodge

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

The property is perched atop Salt Pond Mountain in the center of a 2,600-acre nature preserve and bird sanctuary.

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The property is perched atop Salt Pond Mountain in the center of a 2,600-acre nature preserve and bird sanctuary.
"As guests did more than 100 years ago, a similar phenomenon has been occurring during this summer of exceptionally high heat and humidity," says Heidi Stone, president and CEO of Mountain Lake Lodge.
Says one resort guest from Savannah, GA, who has gotten away from the sweltering heat and humidity for a Mountain Lake Lodge vacation each of the past three summers, "If you're looking to beat the heat and for great hospitality, Mountain Lake Lodge is the place to be.
Mountain Lake Lodge offers an adventuresome, activity-filled stay that boasts glorious views and 22 miles of pristine trails.

Virginia's Mountain Lake Lodge Announces 'Dirty Dancing Weekend' Schedule for 2024

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

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"Dirty Dancing Weekends are an opportunity to go back to where the magic began," said Heidi Stone, president and CEO, Mountain Lake Lodge.

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"Dirty Dancing Weekends are an opportunity to go back to where the magic began," said Heidi Stone, president and CEO, Mountain Lake Lodge.
"Guests will discover that Mountain Lake Lodge is a real destination steeped in history and offers a special experience, whether they are Dirty Dancing aficionados, hikers or mountain bikers, or just want to relax and get away."
During the filming, Mountain Lake Lodge was home to cast and crew including stars Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey and Jerry Orbach.
Mountain Lake Lodge is located away from the noise and hubbub but convenient to such major cities as Richmond, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
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PANCAN PURPLESTRIDE UNITES CELEBRITIES, SURVIVORS, CAREGIVERS AND SUPPORTERS NATIONWIDE AT THE ULTIMATE WALK TO END PANCREATIC CANCER

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Monday, May 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This past Saturday, April 29, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) held its largest annual fundraiser, PanCAN PurpleStride®, the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer. For the second year in a row, PurpleStride took place nationwide across 60 cities as survivors, supporters, celebrities and special guests walked in solidarity to raise awareness and much-needed funds for pancreatic cancer, one of the world's deadliest forms of cancer. It is the number one way PanCAN raises funds to fuel its mission and the dollars raised change the lives of people facing pancreatic cancer and advance progress against the disease. Over 70,000 people were expected to attend across the country with a goal of raising $19 million towards fighting the disease.

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Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States with a five-year survival rate of just 12%.
Coast to coast, the pancreatic cancer community came together to raise awareness and funding for this disease.
At PurpleStride D.C., actor Rosario Dawson walked in honor of her father who is currently battling pancreatic cancer.
For more information on the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and its urgent mission to save lives, visit pancan.org or follow PanCAN on Twitter , Instagram and Facebook .

New Music Video Becomes Anthem For National Opioid Crisis Awareness Campaign

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

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NORWALK, Conn., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When Bruce James' longtime friend Robin Golden Trotter lost her daughter to fentanyl poisoning in 2019, the Hilton Head, SC, musician knew he had to do something. "My mission became very clear," says James, a singer/songwriter with five decades in the business. Released just this month, are the fruits of his labor, a new music video produced with Factory Underground Studio in Norwalk, CT, called "Dedicated to Life." [AVAILABLE HERE ON YOUTUBE] The song, written and composed by James in the pop/rock genre, delivers a message to young people to choose life, hope and love. It has been selected by APALD, a national organization dedicated to raising awareness for the opioid crisis facing so many people in the United States today, and will be played during a national rally day on May 6, 2023.

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It has been selected by APALD, a national organization dedicated to raising awareness for the opioid crisis facing so many people in the United States today, and will be played during a national rally day on May 6, 2023.
Like his new music video "Dedicated to Life," James frequently writes about timely social issues impacting the world around him.
The message of hope and the cause of raising awareness about the opioid crisis is also what spoke to Ethan Isaac (a Ridgefield, CT), co-owner of Factory Underground Studio , who is producing the music video.
"Our hope will be that the song and video will not only become an anthem song but also help bring awareness to the No.

Designer Brands Inc. Furthers Owned Brand Strategy, Leveraging its Unique Business Model

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: DBI) (the "Company" and "Designer Brands"), one of the world's largest designers, producers and retailers of footwear and accessories, today announced several actions to strengthen its Owned Brands strategy.

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This expands Designer Brands' Owned Brands' reach into casual and athleisure footwear in the direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels, supplementing the recent additions of Le Tigre and Topo Athletic.
This acquisition also marks Designer Brands' first Owned Brand wholesale business within the kids footwear segment.
This will enable Designer Brands to explore future opportunities to leverage this expertise and infrastructure across other brands in its Owned Brands portfolio.
Designer Brands' unique business model, incorporating a portfolio of world-class owned brands and a market leading store and digital retail business powered by 30 million loyalty customers, allows the Company to work with highly valued brand partners like Wolverine Worldwide in ways only Designer Brands is able to do.

LIONSGATE'S SIX-TIME ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING FILM 'LA LA LAND' BEING ADAPTED AS A BROADWAY STAGE MUSICAL

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and Emmy® and Tony Award®-winning producer Marc Platt announced today that six-time Academy Award®-winning film La La Land will be heading to the Broadway stage.

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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and Emmy® and Tony Award®-winning producer Marc Platt announced today that six-time Academy Award®-winning film La La Land will be heading to the Broadway stage.
Lionsgate is developing a musical based on the 2016 box office smash, which was written and directed by Damien Chazelle and starred Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.
"I'm thrilled to reunite with Lionsgate and the incredible team behind La La Land to adapt the movie for the Broadway stage, the next exciting chapter in its evolution," said Platt.
La La Land's planned adaptation to the Broadway stage follows the launch of several live stage productions based on iconic Lionsgate film and television properties, including Dirty Dancing, Now You See Me, Wonder and Nashville.

Lionsgate Launches Shareholder Red Carpet Rewards Initiative in Partnership with Leading Shareholder Loyalty Platform TiiCKER

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Monday, November 14, 2022

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) has partnered with TiiCKER, the leading consumer shareholder loyalty platform, to launch the ground-breaking Shareholder Red Carpet Rewards™ program to increase retail shareholder engagement with the studio's vast portfolio of film and television brands & franchises, the two companies announced today.

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Shareholder rewards will also include giveaways and sweepstakes that give shareholders the opportunity to win free tickets to movie premieres or host hometown screenings.
TiiCKER is the leading consumer shareholder loyalty platform and inventor of verified perks, providing unique access to shareholder rewards, commission-free trading, and insights to empower individual investors to engage with the brands they love.
"Lionsgate Shareholder Red Carpet Rewards is a great opportunity to engage with our retail investor base by partnering with best-in-class shareholder loyalty platform TiiCKER to use our portfolio of film and television properties to create an experience with lasting value for our shareholders," said Jenefer Brown, Lionsgate EVP, Head of Global Products & Experiences.
For its public company partners, TiiCKER creates and markets shareholder loyalty programs, helping companies engage and reward their consumers and owners to maximize Shareholder Lifetime Value.