IT’S A WONDERFUL NIGHT AT SALISH LODGE & SPA Karolyn Grimes, known for her role as Zuzu Bailey in the film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” to provide a holiday reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” at Iconic Pacific Northwest Lodge
(Photo Caption, L-R: Current photo of actress Karolyn Grimes; scene from the 1946 film “It’s a Wonderful Life” featuring Donna Reed, Jimmy Stewart and Karolyn Grimes)
WHO: Salish Lodge & Spa and Karolyn Grimes, the actress best known for her role as Zuzu Bailey in the popular holiday film, “It’s a Wonderful Life”
WHAT: A special holiday event featuring a reading of “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Karolyn Grimes
WHEN: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 4:00-5:00 p.m . Meet and greet with Karolyn Grimes in the Purely Northwest Holiday Room at Salish Lodge & Spa; guests will have the chance to receive autographs and take photos with Karolyn in this festive guestroom decorated for the holidays.
5:00-6:00 p.m. Karolyn will read “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” in The Atrium at Salish Lodge & Spa; complimentary apple cider and holiday cookies will be served.
WHERE: Salish Lodge & Spa 6501 Railroad Avenue Snoqualmie, Wash. 98065 800-2-SALISH www.salishlodge.com
DETAILS: Best known for her role as Zuzu Bailey in the film “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Karolyn began her acting career at age four. She has worked with film legends John Wayne, Cary Grant, Bing Crosby, Loretta Young, Fred MacMurray, Betty Grable, Danny Kaye and, of course, Jimmy Stewart. Karolyn eventually moved to the Seattle area where she continues to make her home. She now serves as the unofficial ambassador for the film “It’s a Wonderful Life,” traveling the world and speaking at screenings, benefits, conventions and other venues. For more information on Karolyn Grimes visit her Web site, www.zuzu.net
This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited. Reserve seats by calling 1.800.2.SALISH.
Salish Lodge & Spa Consistently ranked among the best small resorts in the world, the AAA Four Diamond Salish Lodge & Spa overlooks the 268-foot Snoqualmie Falls. This iconic Pacific Northwest lodge has a world-renowned spa offering regionally inspired treatments, Chef Jack Strong’s indigenous Northwest cuisine, an award- winning wine list and a variety of nearby recreational activities. Nestled in Washington’s picturesque Cascade Mountains, each of its 89 guest rooms has a wood-burning fireplace, two-person whirlpool tub, goose-down comforter, feather bed and balcony or window seat. The resort is located 30 minutes east of downtown Seattle and within 40 minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Salish Lodge & Spa is managed and operated by Seattle-based Columbia Hospitality, Inc. For more information or reservations, please call 800-2-SALISH or visit salishlodge.com.
Columbia Hospitality, Inc. Columbia Hospitality, Inc. (Columbia), a Seattle-based hospitality management and consulting firm with a growing portfolio of award-winning hotels, spas, conference centers and unique hospitality venues, was founded in 1995 by John Oppenheimer. Columbia creates memorable experiences for guests and team members while achieving phenomenal results for owners. The company’s continued success has led to an international expansion of the consulting division and more than 80 hospitality development projects in the western United States, Canada, Florida, Portugal and the United Kingdom. For more information about Columbia and a full list of properties visit columbiahospitality.com.
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