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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 22:22:03 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa: Galveston County Historical Museum Requests Donations for Hotel Galvez New Hall of History</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Galveston County Historical Museum today announced its collaboration with Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, to create a new historical exhibit in honor of hotel&rsquo;s centennial celebration. The museum is looking for one-of-a-kind items related to Hotel Galvez to be donated to exhibit; donated items will become part of the permanent collection.
 
The new Hall of History will be located in the lower level of the hotel and is expected to be unveiled to the public in January 2011. The Hall of History will include framed panels about the history of the hotel as well as various items exhibited in two display cases purchased from the original Eiband&rsquo;s Department Store, which was formerly located at 2205 Post Office in Galveston.
 
&ldquo;Our museum collects anything related to Galveston County history and at this time we are focusing efforts on getting new donations of materials related to Hotel Galvez,&rdquo; says Galveston County Historical Museum Director Jodi Wright-Gidley. &ldquo;We are looking for unique items such as personal photographs, china or other collectible items that may have been original to the hotel but lost over the years.&rdquo;
 
Those interested in donating items should contact the museum by calling (409) 766-2340 or emailing Curator Jennifer Marines at jennifer.marines@co.galveston.tx.us. Donated items are tax deductible.
 
Hotel Galvez opened on June 10, 1911 at 6 p.m. and still stands as a symbol of Galveston Island&rsquo;s resilience in the face of disaster following the Great Storm of 1900. This elegant beachfront hotel was immediately proclaimed the &ldquo;Queen of the Gulf&rdquo; and within one year of opening it was deemed the &ldquo;best arranged and most richly furnished seaside hotel in America&rdquo; by Hotel Monthly. 
 
When Hotel Galvez opened in 1911, Galveston had finished building its 17-foot seawall to protect the island and had completed its grade-raising project, which raised the grade of land to make the town and its buildings less susceptible to future flooding. The Causeway had been completed, connecting Galveston Island to mainland Texas. These major accomplishments were part of the island&rsquo;s recovery following the Great Storm of 1900.
 
In preparation for the hotel&rsquo;s 100th anniversary in 2011, hotel owners George Mitchell and the Mitchell family are replacing the Gulf facing windows with operable, divided light windows reminiscent of the hotel&rsquo;s original design. The guest rooms are being outfitted with new d&eacute;cor, including new furniture, bedding, drapes and flat screen televisions. Beginning in December 2010, the hotel will host monthly events and activities in celebration of its 100th anniversary, including the unveiling of the Hall of History in January.
 
Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Galveston. Hotel Galvez is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint venture partner. <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=658148" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:54:01 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mitchell Historic Properties: Comedian Carlos Mencia in Galveston for Grand Opening of His New Restaurant Maggie Rita’s</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Restaurant patrons have the opportunity to meet comedian Carlos Mencia during the Grand Opening of his new restaurant Maggie Rita&rsquo;s Mexican Grill &amp; Bar, 111 23rd Street, in Galveston. This is the first celebrity owned restaurant to open in Galveston and is the only Mexican eatery located in The Strand National Historic Landmark District. Actor/Comedian Carlos Mencia is known for his Mind of Mencia comedy series on Comedy Central.
 
Mencia has partnered with the Restaurant Resource Management Group to open Galveston&rsquo;s Maggie Rita&rsquo;s. Santiago Moreno and David Quintanilla own Restaurant Resource Management Group which operates several Ninfa&rsquo;s restaurants in Houston and Serranos in Austin.
 
Mencia will meet and greet restaurant patrons during the following dates and times:

Thursday, July 29, 6 p.m. &ndash; 9 p.m.
Friday, July 30, 11:30 a.m. &ndash; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. &ndash; 9 p.m. 
Saturday, July 31, 11:30 a.m. &ndash; 2 p.m.

 
Maggie Rita&rsquo;s is open from 11 a.m. &ndash; 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. &ndash; 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, please call (409) 765-7482.
 
Maggie Rita&rsquo;s is located in the three-story Armour &amp; Co. Building which is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. The building dates to 1912 and offers indoor and outdoor dining with views of The Strand or Galveston&rsquo;s historic harbor. The restaurant is adjacent to Saengerfest Park and was formerly Fuddruckers.
 
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MEDIA CONTACT:     
Christine Hopkins, APR, Public Relations Manager, Mitchell Historic Properties 
(409) 762-0062/Mobile (409) 457- 1055, chopkins@mitchellfamilycorp.com
Mitchell Historic Properties Pressroom: www.mitchellhistoricproperties.com
 
MAGGIE RITA&rsquo;S/MENCIA MEDIA CONTACT:
Santiago Moreno, Maggie Rita&rsquo;s Mexican Grill &amp; Bar
(281) 507-5662, morenojim@aol.com<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=658090" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:14:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mitchell Historic Properties: MEDIA ADVISORY: Comedian Carlos Mencia in Galveston for Grand Opening of His New Restaurant Maggie Rita’s July 29-31</title>
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<description><![CDATA[MEDIA ALERT
For Immediate Release: July 23, 2010
 
Comedian Carlos Mencia in Galveston for Grand Opening of His New Restaurant Maggie Rita&rsquo;s
July 29-31
 
WHO:              Actor/Comedian Carlos Mencia is known for his Mind of Mencia comedy series on Comedy Central.
 
WHAT:           Maggie Rita&rsquo;s restaurant patrons have the opportunity to meet comedian Carlos Mencia during the Grand Opening of his new restaurant Maggie Rita&rsquo;s Mexican Grill &amp; Bar in Galveston. This is the first celebrity owned restaurant to open in Galveston and is the only Mexican restaurant located in The Strand National Historic Landmark District. 
 
WHERE:         Maggie Rita&rsquo;s Mexican Grill &amp; Bar, 111 23rd Street (between Strand Street and Harborside Drive)
 
WHEN:           Mencia will meet and greet restaurant patrons during the following dates and times:
Thursday, July 29, 6 p.m. &ndash; 9 p.m.
Friday, July 30, 11:30 a.m. &ndash; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. &ndash; 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 31, 11:30 a.m. &ndash; 2 p.m.
 
Note: Mencia is available for interviews on Thursday, July 29, Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31. 
 
WHY:              Actor/Comedian Carlos Mencia has partnered with the Restaurant Resource Management Group to open Maggie Rita&rsquo;s Mexican Grill &amp; Bar in historic downtown Galveston. Santiago Moreno and David Quintanilla own Restaurant Resource Management Group which operates several Ninfa&rsquo;s restaurants in Houston and Serranos in Austin.
 
INFO:              Maggie Rita&rsquo;s is open from 11 a.m. &ndash; 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. &ndash; 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, please call (409) 765-7482.
 
Maggie&rsquo;s is located in the three-story Armour &amp; Co. Building which is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. The building dates to 1912 and offers indoor and outside dining with views of The Strand or Galveston&rsquo;s historic harbor. The restaurant is adjacent to Saengerfest Park and was formerly Fuddruckers.
 
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MEDIA CONTACT:     
Christine Hopkins, APR, Public Relations Manager, Mitchell Historic Properties 
(409) 762-0062/Mobile (409) 457- 1055, chopkins@mitchellfamilycorp.com
Mitchell Historic Properties Pressroom: www.mitchellhistoricproperties.com
 
MAGGIE RITA&rsquo;S/MENCIA MEDIA CONTACT:
Santiago Moreno, Maggie Rita&rsquo;s Mexican Grill &amp; Bar
(281) 507-5662, morenojim@aol.com<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=658087" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:35:12 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mitchell Historic Properties: Downtown Galveston to Host New Shrimp Festival September 25</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Who doesn&rsquo;t love a good bowl of gumbo? Visitors can sample gumbo from professional cooking teams as part of the inaugural Galveston Island Shrimp Festival. Shrimp Festival activities begin on Friday, Sept. 24 and continue through Sunday, Sept. 26. Events include a 5K run/walk, gumbo cook off, children&rsquo;s parade, merchant walkabout and bicycle ride followed by a tailgate party. Gumbo lovers can sample and judge wild shrimp gumbo prepared by area restaurants participating in the professional category.
 
&ldquo;We invite not only our local residents but all Texans to join us in celebrating the return of Galveston Island from Hurricane Ike and take this opportunity to honor the shrimp industry in Texas,&rdquo; says Mike Dean, president of Yaga's Entertainment, Inc., a local events company. "We plan on making this festival one of the largest shrimp festivals on the Gulf Coast in the years to come."
 
This year, the festival will limit the number of participating teams to 100 including 20 teams designated to Gulf Coast area restaurants and Texas Department of Agriculture's GO TEXAN Program members. All shrimp in the contest must be wild Texas shrimp. Attendees will taste and vote on the best shrimp gumbo of the twenty restaurants. The best in the amateur category will be decided by a panel of judges. The winning amateur team will be honored by having their championship gumbo on the menu of Yaga's Cafe in Galveston for one year. Other gumbo categories include chicken and sausage, shrimp bisque and an open division.A limited number of Texas wineries will offer wine samples to festival attendees. "We are focusing on bringing Texas wineries to the festival as well as Texas artisans so we can showcase Texas only products,&rdquo; notes Dean. &ldquo;All exhibitors will have to qualify as GO TEXAN members to participate in the event.&rdquo;
 
The Galveston Island Shrimp Festival Schedule is as follows:

Friday, Sept. 24, 8p.m. to 10 p.m. &ndash; Cook off Team and Sponsor Party
Saturday, Sept. 25 

8:30 a.m. &ndash; 5K run and 1K children&rsquo;s walk benefitting the University Texas Medical Branch
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. &ndash; Merchant Walk-About
noon to 3 p.m. &ndash; Public Gumbo Tasting
3 p.m. &ndash; Little Shrimps Children&rsquo;s Downtown Parade


Sunday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. &ndash; Whimcycle Shrimpcycle followed by tailgate party for the Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys football game. Pre-registration is required. 

For registration and more event information go to www.galveston.com/shrimpfestival.
 
MEDIA CONTACT: 
Erin Dhonau, Yaga&rsquo;s Entertainment Inc., erinbdhonau@yahoo.com, 409-770-0999
Christine Hopkins, APR, Mitchell Historic Properties, chopkins@mitchellfamilycorp.com, 409-457-1055<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=657911" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:15:06 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa: Short on Time - Plan a Three-Day Getaway</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:12:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Tremont House: Galveston’s Rosenberg Library to Present Images from 1900 Storm</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Rosenberg Library will present The Great Storm: Original Photographs from the Devastating Hurricane of September 8, 1900 at The Tremont House, 2300 Ship&rsquo;s Mechanic Row, on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 6 &ndash; 9 pm in conjunction with ArtWalk. The Great Storm presents 102 images during a 15-minute PowerPoint from the Rosenberg Library&rsquo;s extensive photographic archives of the hurricane.  The images include panoramic views of ruin, street scenes, and photographs of survivors and relief workers. 
 
&ldquo;Several images of the twin spires of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, which was destroyed in the cataclysm, are perhaps the most haunting, iconic reminders of this disaster,&rdquo; says Head of Special Collections Casey Greene.
 
The 1900 Storm is the nation&rsquo;s deadliest recorded natural disaster.  It claimed upwards of 8,000 lives on Galveston Island and several thousand more on the mainland.  A storm surge of almost 16 feet covered every part of Galveston.
 
Library staff will sell reproductions of historic color postcards from the Forshey Collection. In 2009, Rocky and Sherrie Forshey donated over 700 postcards of Galveston, circa 1898-1930, to the Rosenberg Library. The reproductions illustrate postcards depicting such topics as beach scenes, the Seawall, Hotel Galvez, and other Galveston landmarks.
 
Rosenberg Library, located at 23rd and Sealy, suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Ike. The library is currently undergoing a major renovation. To make donations toward the renovations visit www.Rosenberg-Library.org or call (409) 763-8854.
 
The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, is owned by Galveston preservationist George Mitchell and part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For information call (409) 763-0300, (800) WYNDHAM, or visit http://www.WyndhamTremontHouse.com. 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com.  <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=657688" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:49:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Tremont House: Galveston Hotel – The Tremont House Announces New Hotel Manager</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Mitchell Historic Properties recently announced the appointment of Marty Miles as hotel manager for The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, and Harbor House Hotel &amp; Marina. Miles has served as the complex food &amp; beverage director since November 2009 and will continue to serve in this role overseeing the food and beverage operations of Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, The Tremont House and Harbor House Hotel &amp; Marina.
 
&ldquo;It is a true privilege and pleasure to be part of this wonderful triplex: the respected Mitchell Family ownership group, the industry leading Wyndham Hotels and Resorts brand and the loyal, dedicated and talented group of employees and managers.&rdquo; says Miles. &ldquo;Our three properties are the true treasures of the Galveston hospitality community. We are poised to serve every guest location preferences whether it be on the seawall with stunning views of the Gulf (Hotel Galvez), the Strand with all the history that is Old Galveston (The Tremont House) or the incredible buzz of one of the nation&rsquo;s oldest ports at Pier 21 (Harbor House Hotel &amp; Marina).&rdquo;
 
Miles, a 25-year food-and-beverage and hospitality industry veteran previously was the founder and president of Casino Food and Beverage Solutions LLC, a Las Vegas firm that offers consulting services to casinos, resorts, hotels, restaurants, lounges and convention centers. He holds professional designations for Certified Hotel Administration and a Certified Food and Beverage Executive.
Earlier in his career, he led the food and beverage services of Harrah&rsquo;s Entertainment Inc., where he created a recruiting system targeting the nation&rsquo;s top culinary schools.  As a result of his efforts, the company improved the talent and strength of its culinary and restaurant management teams. He has held senior food and beverage positions at Patriot American Hospitality, Richfield Hospitality Services and Doubletree Hotels &amp; Resorts.
 
The Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa and The Tremont House, owned by the George Mitchell family and part of Mitchell Historic Properties, are members of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.Wyndham.com.  
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com.  <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=657245" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:11:10 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Tremont House: Galveston ho! The ‘No-Sand, No-Shellfish’ Galveston Weekend</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:21:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa: Galveston Hotel – Hotel Galvez Now Offering In-House Transportation and Excursion Services</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, today announced it now offers in-house transportation and excursion services to its guests through Galveston Charter Boats and sister company Galveston Shuttle Bus. Transportation and excursion staff is available at the hotel to assist guests with powerboat and sailboat rentals, fishing excursions and other water activities, as well as private and group transportation, Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
 
&ldquo;This is a great service to have available for our guests,&rdquo; says General Manager Steve Cunningham. &ldquo;We often receive inquiries about various recreational activities and transportation services and this amenity will add to our guests&rsquo; total vacation experience.&rdquo;
 
Galveston Charter Boats, the only full-service charter boat company in Galveston, offers powerboat and sailboat charters where guests can hire a licensed captain or captain their own vessel. Additionally, Yamaha WaveRunners are available for rental on a private basis. Galveston Charter Boats also offers professional guided bay or deep sea fishing tours, including all bait, tackle and fish cleaning. The charter boat company also has a full line of entertainment yachts for private or corporate events, accommodating up to 149 passengers.
 
Galveston Shuttle Bus is a full-service transportation company offering sedan transfers as well as vans, minibuses and motor coach charter services. Its limousine fleet includes Lincoln Town Cars, Hummers and various SUVs.  
 
&ldquo;We have been in business for 23 years and we&rsquo;re excited about being back on the Island and serving visitors,&rdquo; adds President and Owner Jim Harrison. &ldquo;We are proud and happy to be part of Hotel Galvez to help guests further enjoy their stays in Galveston.&rdquo;
 
Galveston Charter Boats and Galveston Shuttle Bus can be reached during regular hours at Hotel Galvez at (409) 765-7721 ext. 6412, directly at (409) 632-6412 or by email at chartergalveston@aol.com.  
 
The Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Galveston. The Hotel Galvez, rated four diamonds by AAA, is owned by Galveston preservationist George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com and check special offers. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com.  <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=657156" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:27:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa: Galveston’s ‘Haunted’ Hotel Galvez Offers Ghost Tour and Dinner Package on Thursdays in October</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, a Wyndham Grand &reg;Hotel, is now extending its weekly ghost tour, typically reserved for guests, to the public as part of a dinner buffet package. Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 7 and continuing through Thursday, Oct, 28, guests can enjoy dinner followed by a one-hour ghost tour of the historic hotel.
 
On each tour, Hotel Galvez Concierge Jackie Hasan will guide participants through the ghostly past of the hotel while using an electromagnetic field detector and infrared thermometer to conduct a paranormal investigation.
 
Priced at $35 per person, the public ghost tour is only available as part of the dinner package. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. in Bernardo&rsquo;s Restaurant, located on-site at Hotel Galvez, and advance reservations are required. Guests should contact the restaurant at 409-765-7721 or visit the website at www.BernardosAtHotelGalvez.com to make a dinner and tour reservation. Please note ghost tour on the Open Table reservation.
 
&ldquo;Over the years, guests have reported seeing or feeling a presence in some parts of the hotel, primarily on the fifth floor,&rdquo; says Hasan. &ldquo;The ghost tour and dinner package at Hotel Galvez seeks to explore eerie encounters while providing participants with a great, entertaining experience.&rdquo;
 
Hotel staff has often reported odd occurrences throughout the hotel, such as candles blowing out on their own and dishes breaking with no one around. The hotel will be featured on Travel Channel&rsquo;s Ghost Stories in July and was the site of an investigation by The Discovery Channel&rsquo;s Ghost Lab program in 2009. 
 
The Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Galveston. The Hotel Galvez, rated four diamonds by AAA, is owned by Galveston preservationists George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. The hotel also offers its Ghosts of the Galvez package during the month of October. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com and check special offers. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised or managed by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC or an affiliate. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com. <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=656643" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:50:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa: Ship Builders to Transport Hurricane Ike Oak for Brig Galveztown Replica Project to Galveston’s Sister City Malaga</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Live oak timber remaining from the thousands of trees cut down from Hurricane Ike will be used for the Brig Galveztown Replica Project in Galveston&rsquo;s new Sister City, Malaga, Spain. Galveston&rsquo;s namesake, Bernardo de Galvez was a native of Malaga. This week, the timber was loaded into containers to send to Spain.  
 
Malaga, Spain, began planning for the Brig Galveztown Replica Project more than ten years ago when Spain and the City of Malaga launched an effort to educate Malagans, Spaniards and Americans on the historic significance of Bernardo de Galvez, a native of Malaga, and his role during the American Revolution.
 
The plan is for Galveztown&rsquo;s hull to be completed in late 2010, launched and rigged in early 2011. She will sail across the US Gulf Coast including Galveston and St. Augustine and the Atlantic and visit ports in Florida. The vessel will serve as a floating museum on the contributions by Bernardo de Galvez to the American Revolution as well as 18th century navigation, dress, arms and life at sea. As part of Hotel Galvez&rsquo; year-long centennial celebration in 2011, Galveztown will make a stop in Galveston.
 
Astilleros Nereo, a traditional wooden boat and shipyard in Malaga that is designated as a living museum is one of the last yards in Spain that still has the capacity to build large ships out of wood. The owners of the yard, the Sanchez-Guitard family decided that they could contribute to the Galvez research and education effort by building a full-scale replica of Galvez&rsquo; brig the Galveztown while showcasing traditional ship building as part of their ongoing programs as a living museum.
 
Partners for this project include Asteilleros Neros, City of Malaga in Spain, Spanish Red Cross, Nyhael Consulting, University of Malaga, Astilleros Bermeo, Escuela Tecnica Superior de Ingenieros Navales de Madrid, City of Aviles in Spain, Daughters of American Revolution, United States Embassy in Spain, Abyssal Pictures, and Fundacion Nao Victoria. Additional partners include Malaga Port Authority, Graficas Urania, St. Augustine Lighthouse &amp; Museum, St. Augustine Historical Society, University of West Florida, City of Galveston, and Beck Disaster Recovery.
 

GalvezTown Interview Resources:
Sam Turner, St. Augustine Lighthouse &amp; Museum, (904) 838-9064, E-mail: sturner@staugustinelighthouse.com
Renee Adame, member of Galveston Chapter of Granderos y Damas de Galvez, (409) 457-4035, E-mail: radame@mitchellfamilycorp.com
(Note: Adame recently traveled to Spain to see the shipbuilding process.)
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<title>Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa: Galveston Hotel – Hotel Galvez Celebrates 99th Anniversary June 10</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Galveston&rsquo;s Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham&reg; Grand Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, will celebrate its 99th anniversary on Thursday, June 10, by serving complimentary cake to anyone dining in Bernardo&rsquo;s Restaurant for lunch and dinner. The hotel also invites guests to record birthday wishes and favorite memories of Hotel Galvez on video from noon to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the hotel&rsquo;s concierge desk. These video memories will be posted on the hotel&rsquo;s YouTube Channel.
 
The Hotel Galvez was built as a symbol of Galveston&rsquo;s resilience following the Great Storm of 1900. A group of businessmen pooled their resources and raised $1 million to open the hotel on June 10, 1911 at 6 p.m.  This elegant beachfront hotel was immediately proclaimed the &ldquo;Queen of the Gulf.&rdquo;
 
The hotel has a colorful history, serving as a temporary White House for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, as a working facility for the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and as a headquarters for the Pageants of Pulchritude, the beauty pageants that preceded the Miss Universe Pageant.  The Hotel Galvez is now one of the most popular wedding venue choices for brides in Texas, hosting an average of 120 weddings every year. 
 
In 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt spent ten days at the hotel, where he held a meeting with newly-elected Congressman and future President Lyndon B. Johnson. President Dwight D. Eisenhower was also a hotel guest in later years. In the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, the Hotel Galvez was the social hub of Galveston, then known as the &ldquo;Playground of the Southwest.&rdquo; Bandleader Phil Harris and actress Alice Faye married at Hotel Galvez and numerous celebrities, including Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra and Jimmy Stewart, stayed at the hotel. 
 
In preparation for the hotel&rsquo;s 100th anniversary in 2011, hotel owners George Mitchell and the Mitchell family plan to replace the building&rsquo;s Gulf-facing windows with operable, divided light windows reminiscent of the hotel&rsquo;s original design. Guest rooms will be outfitted with new d&eacute;cor, including new furniture, bedding, drapes and flat screen televisions. This renovation is currently underway and room refurbishments have been completed on the second, sixth, seventh and eight floors.   
 
This December, the hotel will release a commemorative book entitled The Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf, by Gary Cartwright, who also authored Galveston: A History of the Island. This new book includes a foreword by Peter H. Brink, former executive director of the Galveston Historical Foundation, and new color photography by nationally-known architectural photographer Carol Highsmith. Beginning in December 2010, the hotel will host monthly events and activities in celebration of its 100th anniversary, including a Spanish cultural evening celebrating Galveston&rsquo;s namesake, Bernardo de Galvez, a mass wedding vow renewal, outdoor concerts and fireworks.
 
Hotel Galvez remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Galveston.  It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Hotel Galvez is rated four diamonds by AAA and is owned by Galveston preservationists George Mitchell. The hotel is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For room reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint venture partner. <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=656358" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<title>Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa: Hotel Galvez, Galveston’s Only Historic Beachfront Hotel, Celebrates 99th Anniversary June 10- MEDIA ALERT</title>
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<description><![CDATA[MEDIA ALERT
For Immediate Release: June 7, 2010
 
Hotel Galvez, Galveston&rsquo;s Only Historic Beachfront Hotel, Celebrates 99th Anniversary June 10
Hotel invites Guests to Share Birthday Messages and Memories
 
WHO:              Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham&reg; Grand Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is part of Mitchell Historic Properties.
 
WHAT:           Galveston&rsquo;s Hotel Galvez will celebrate its 99th anniversary on Thursday, June 10. In celebration, Hotel Galvez invites guests to record their birthday wishes and favorites memories of the hotel on video from noon to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the hotel&rsquo;s concierge desk. These video messages will be posted on the hotel&rsquo;s YouTube Channel.
 
In honor of its 99th anniversary, the hotel will serve complimentary cake to anyone dinning in Bernardo&rsquo;s Restaurant for lunch and dinner.
 
WHERE:         2024 Seawall Blvd., Galveston Island, TX
 
WHEN:           Thursday, June 10, noon &ndash; 2 p.m. &amp; 4 &ndash; 6 p.m.
Hotel guests are invited to record birthday wishes and share their favorite memories of the hotel.
Note: Complimentary cake will be served to guests dining in Bernardo&rsquo;s during lunch and dinner.
 
FUN FACTS:   The Hotel Galvez was built as a symbol of Galveston&rsquo;s resilience following the Great Storm of 1900. A group of businessmen pooled their resources and raised $1 million to open the hotel on June 10, 1911, at 6 p.m.  This elegant beachfront hotel was immediately proclaimed the &ldquo;Queen of the Gulf.&rdquo; It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
 
The hotel served as a temporary White House for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, a working facility for the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and as a headquarters for the Pageants of Pulchritude, the beauty pageants that preceded the Miss America Pageant.  Hotel Galvez hosts an average of 120 weddings every year.
 
Hotel Galvez will celebrate its centennial in 2011 with monthly events beginning in December 2010.  
 
FAMOUS PRESIDENTIAL GUESTS:           

President Franklin D. Roosevelt
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
President Lyndon B. Johnson, who met with President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a congressman)

 
FOR INFO:     For information call (409) 765-7721, (800) WYNDHAM or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com.   Historic photos of the hotel are available.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Christine Hopkins, APR, Mitchell Historic Properties
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<title>Mitchell Historic Properties: Two Generations of Masons Involved in Restoration of Historic Downtown Building - MEDIA ALERT</title>
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<description><![CDATA[MEDIA alert
For Immediate Release: June 7, 2010
 
MEDIA CONTACT:
Christine Hopkins, APR, Mitchell Historic Properties 
Cell (409) 457- 1055 &bull; E-mail: chopkins@mitchellfamilycorp.com
 
Two Generations of Masons Involved in Restoration of Historic Downtown Building
 
WHO:              Traditional Masonry Restoration &amp; Repair and Mitchell Historic Properties
 
WHAT:           Two generations of stone masons have a personal tie to one of Galveston&rsquo;s most photographed historic buildings &ndash; the Hutchings-Sealy Building, 2328 Strand. This week, fifth-generation stone mason Curtis Hunt IV will remove and patch deteriorated stones and stabilize cracks to this 1895 building designed by famed architect Nicholas J. Clayton. The Hutchings-Sealy Building is one of more than 20 buildings owned by George Mitchell and the Mitchell family. Mitchell bought the building in 1985 and Hunt&rsquo;s father, Curtis Hunt III, worked with Ford, Powell &amp; Carson Architects on the building&rsquo;s restoration in the 1980s.
 
The younger Hunt has worked as a stone mason for 14 years, first working with his father as part of Curtis Hunt Restorations for 13 years and now operating his own company, Traditional Masonry Restoration and Repair. Over the years, he has worked on restoration projects at the Alamo and various missions in San Antonio as well as historic courthouses across Texas, including Goliad, DeWitt, Nueces County and Bexar County. Hunt&rsquo;s grandfather, Curtis Hunt II, also has ties to Galveston and worked as a bricklayer with his extended family members early in his career on the Island.
 
WHERE:         2328 Strand, Galveston Island, Texas
 
WHEN:           7:30 a.m. &ndash; 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 8 &ndash; Thursday, June 10
 
WHY:              These buildings are a critical part of Galveston&rsquo;s history and contribute to the character of Galveston&rsquo;s vibrant downtown.
 
NOTE:                 Please contact Christine Hopkins to schedule an interview with Curtis Hunt IV or representatives of Mitchell Historic Properties. <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=656353" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:31:43 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa: Ship Builders to Transport Hurricane Ike Oak for Brig Galveztown Replica Project to Galveston’s Sister City Malaga - MEDIA ALERT</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ship Builders to Transport Hurricane Ike Oak for Brig Galveztown Replica Project to Galveston&rsquo;s Sister City Malaga
 
WHO:              Astilleros Nereo (shipbuilding company), City of Malaga, St. Augustine Lighthouse &amp; Museum and
City of Galveston
 
WHAT:           Live oak timber remaining from the thousands of trees cut down from Hurricane Ike will be used for the Brig Galveztown Replica Project in Galveston&rsquo;s new Sister City, Malaga, Spain. Galveston&rsquo;s namesake, Bernardo de Galvez was a native of Malaga. This timber will be loaded into containers to send to Spain.  
 
Malaga, Spain, began planning for the Brig Galveztown Replica Project more than ten years ago when Spain and the City of Malaga launched an effort to educate Malagans, Spaniards and Americans on the historic significance of Bernardo de Galvez, a native of Malaga, and his role during the American Revolution.
 
                        The plan is for Galveztown&rsquo;s hull to be completed in late 2010, launched and rigged in early 2011. She will sail across the US Gulf Coast including Galveston and St. Augustine and the Atlantic and visit ports in Florida. The vessel will serve as a floating museum on the contributions by Bernardo de Galvez to the American Revolution as well as 18th century navigation, dress, arms and life at sea.
 
Galveztown&rsquo;s stop in Galveston will be one of the events celebrating Hotel Galvez&rsquo; centennial in 2011.
 
                        Astilleros Nereo, a traditional wooden boat and shipyard in Malaga that is designated as a living museum is one of the last yards in Spain that still has the capacity to build large ships out of wood. The owners of the yard, the Sanchez-Guitard family decided that they could contribute to the Galvez research and education effort by building a full-scale replica of Galvez&rsquo; brig the Galveztown while showcasing traditional ship building as part of their ongoing programs as a living museum.
 
WHERE:         9228 Seawall Blvd. This is a closed site &ndash; Alicia Cahill will need to escort media on premises. 
Directions: From 61st Street Exit, left right on 61st Street, go straight to Seawall Blvd, take right to site.
 
On Site Contact:           Lew Laysyone, Cell (318) 613-2730
            Jimmy Belgard, Cell (318) 452-7035
 
Interview Contact:        Renee Adame, Cell (409) 457-4035
(Note: Adame is a member of Granaderos y Damas de Galvez and has traveled to Spain to see the shipbuilding process. 
 
WHEN:           Tuesday, June 8, 1 &ndash; 5 p.m.
 
WHY:              Galveston&rsquo;s live oak timbers will be a permanent part of Galveztown honoring the memory and history of the Island&rsquo;s namesake, Bernardo de Galvez. 
 
FOR INFO:     For more information on the Galveztown Replica Project, http://www.staugustinelighthouse.com/blog/2008/06/ 
http://www.staugustinelighthouse.com/blog/lamposts/lamp_boatwright_visits_galvezt.php
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:13:50 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mitchell Historic Properties: Mexican Restaurant Owned by Comedian Carlos Mencia to Open in Downtown Galveston</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Actor/Comedian Carlos Mencia, in partnership with the Restaurant Resource Management Group will open Maggie Rita&rsquo;s Mexican Grill &amp; Bar in early July at 111 Tremont (23rd Street) in historic downtown Galveston. Santiago Moreno and David Quintanilla own Restaurant Resource Management Group which operates several Ninfa&rsquo;s restaurants in Houston and Serranos in Austin.
 
&ldquo;Maggie Rita&rsquo;s is a fresh new concept we developed for the enjoyment of our guests where they can feel free to relax, eat, drink and become part of the island&rsquo;s carefree attitude,&rdquo; says Mencia. &ldquo;Maggie&rsquo;s will be an oasis to escape the heat of summer or a place where guests can enjoy the outdoors by sitting on one of our three spacious patios, overlooking the beautiful Galveston Harbor, and sipping one of our award winning margaritas.&rdquo;
 
Maggie&rsquo;s will be open from 11 a.m. &ndash; 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. &ndash; 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant will serve Mexican favorites like chips and salsa, enchiladas, fajitas, burritos, tacos and nachos as well as hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders.
 
&ldquo;If you want a great patio, friendly staff, fun drinks, delicious food, easy parking and a convenient downtown location with a fabulous harbor view Maggie Rita&rsquo;s is the place for you,&rdquo; says long time restaurateur Moreno. &ldquo;Who knows, you may even run into celebrity owner Carlos Mencia or one of his many Hollywood friends just hanging out greeting people.&rdquo;
 
Maggie&rsquo;s will be located in the three-story Armour &amp; Co. Building which is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. The building dates to 1912 and offers indoor and outside dining with views of The Strand or Galveston&rsquo;s historic harbor. The restaurant is adjacent to Saengerfest Park and was formerly Fuddruckers.
 
&ldquo;Maggie Rita&rsquo;s is a wonderful addition to The Strand District and nearby Pier 21 complex,&rdquo; says Bill Ross, senior vice president and general manager of Mitchell Historic Properties. &ldquo;It will enhance our visitors and locals downtown shopping and dining experience by being the only Mexican restaurant located in The Strand District. Plus they are known for great food and tasty margaritas.&rdquo;
 
For additional information on the Galveston location of Maggie Rita&rsquo;s, please contact Santiago Moreno 281-507-5662.
 
Mitchell Historic Properties oversees Galveston properties owned by George Mitchell and the Mitchell family, including its commercial and residential properties located downtown.  During the past 30 years, the Mitchells have invested more than $175 million in rehabilitating historic properties in The Strand National Historic Landmark District. For commercial and residential leasing information, visit www.mitchellhistoricproperties.com or call (409) 763-5806.   <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=656264" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Two generations of stone masons have a personal tie to one of Galveston&rsquo;s most photographed historic buildings &ndash; the Hutchings-Sealy Building, 2328 Strand. This week, fifth-generation stone mason Curtis Hunt IV will remove and patch deteriorated stones and stabilize cracks to this 1895 building designed by famed architect Nicholas J. Clayton. The Hutchings-Sealy Building is one of more than 20 buildings owned by George Mitchell and the Mitchell family. Mitchell bought the building in 1985 and Hunt&rsquo;s father, Curtis Hunt III, worked with Ford, Powell &amp; Carson Architects on the building&rsquo;s restoration in the 1980s.
 
The younger Hunt has worked as a stone mason for 14 years, first working with his father as part of Curtis Hunt Restorations for 13 years and now operating his own company, Traditional Masonry Restoration and Repair. Over the years, he has worked on restoration projects at the Alamo and various missions in San Antonio as well as historic courthouses across Texas, including Goliad, DeWitt, Nueces County and Bexar County. Hunt&rsquo;s grandfather, Curtis Hunt II, also has ties to Galveston and worked as a bricklayer with his extended family members early in his career on the Island.
 
&ldquo;I love my trade because I&rsquo;m preserving history,&rdquo; says Hunt. &ldquo;To think that this building survived the 1900 Storm, Hurricane Ike and other disasters is just amazing.&rdquo;
 
According to &ldquo;Galveston&rsquo;s Architecture Guidebook,&rdquo; the Hutchings-Sealy Building was built by John H. Hutchings and George Sealy for their Ball, Hutchings &amp; Co. which was later reorganized as Hutchings, Sealy &amp; Co. The building actually consists of two adjoining structures made to look like one. The corner building with &ldquo;Hutchings&rdquo; housed a bank while the adjoining &ldquo;Sealy&rdquo; building was built to house the Sealy offices. The buildings&rsquo; terra-cotta-encased steel frame was one of the earliest examples of steel framed construction in Texas.
 
The Hutchings-Sealy Building is now home to Luigi&rsquo;s Ristorante Italiano, Karen&rsquo;s Kloset and Tina&rsquo;s Gifts &amp; Clothing, as well as offices on the upper floors. The building features a wrought iron and marble antique staircase from the ground floor to the third floor as well as a glass enclosed elevator with views of the common area atrium. The second floor of the building includes a glass block floor extending from the front to the rear of the common area.
 
&ldquo;These buildings are a critical part of Galveston&rsquo;s history and we&rsquo;re fortunate that the Mitchell family continues to renovate and maintain these unique structures,&rdquo; says Bill Ross, senior vice president and general manager of Mitchell Historic Properties. &ldquo;These historic buildings contribute to the character of Galveston&rsquo;s vibrant downtown and we&rsquo;re lucky to have them.&rdquo;
 
Mitchell Historic Properties oversees properties owned by George Mitchell and the Mitchell family. During the past 30 years, the Mitchells have invested more than $175 million in rehabilitating historic properties in The Strand National Historic Landmark District. For commercial and residential leasing information, visit www.mitchellhistoricproperties.com or call (409) 763-5806.           <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=656252" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:46:07 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa: Galveston and Hotel Galvez Milestones</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Galveston and Hotel Galvez Milestones
 
1785
A survey expedition appointed by Bernardo de G&aacute;lvez discovers and names the Bahia de Galvezton after the Spanish colonial governor.
 
 
1900                            
 
The Great Storm, beginning on September 8, devastates Galveston, which takes years to recover.
 
 
1902                            
 
Part of the hurricane recovery process includes a long seawall, started this year and completed in 1960 at 10.4 miles long.
 
 
1910
 
The Galveston Hotel Company announces plans for a new year-round beach hotel to take the place of the seasonal Beach Hotel, which had burned in 1898.
 
Construction of the Hotel Galvez is launched the same year to help restore Galveston&rsquo;s reputation as a tourist destination.
 
 
1911    
 
The hotel opens for business on June 10 at 6:00 p.m. and soon becomes the choice location for island residents&rsquo; galas and celebrations.
 
 
1915                            
 
Another hurricane hits Galveston, but the new seawall helps spare the Galvez.
 
 
 
1918
 
The hotel welcomes 40,000 guests at a daily rate of $2.  
 
 
1928                            
 
The Baker Corporation purchases the Galvez for $1 million and undertakes a modernization program.
 
 
1931                            
 
Ike Kempner and his partners, the original backers, repurchase the hotel.
 
 
1937                            
 
President Franklin D. Roosevelt makes the Galvez his official Summer White House while he fishes offshore on his yacht, the U.S.S. Potomac.
 
 
1940                            
 
W. L. Moody Jr. and his National Hotel Corporation purchase the hotel from the Kempner group and undertake new renovations. A swimming pool is added, along with a modern motel on the hotel&rsquo;s east end and the members-only Galvez Club.
 
 
1942    
                       
The U.S. Coast Guard commandeers the Galvez and uses it as its wartime headquarters for the next two years, including as staff living space.
 
The Sui Jen nightclub, owned by the racketeer Sam Maceo, is renamed the Balinese Room and becomes the most popular nightclub on the Texas coast.
 
 
1957                            
 
The Galveston rackets are closed down in an island-wide raid on gambling casinos.
 
 
1961    
                       
Hurricane Carla, second in intensity only to the Great Storm of 1900, wreaks damage on the island.
 
 
1971                            
 
Moody sells the Galvez for $1 million to its fourth owner, Harvey McCarty, the first owner with no ties to Galveston, who partnered with Leon Bromberg, a BOI.
 
 
1976
 
George Mitchell purchases the Thomas Jefferson League Building and renovates it as the first of many restoration projects in the Strand.
 
 
1978                            
 
The Galvez is closed for renovations and reopens the next year under a new owner, the Mariner Corporation, and a new name, the Galvez Marriott.
 
 
1979                            
 
The National Register of Historic Places adds the hotel to its list of significant landmarks.
 
 
1983                
 
During Hurricane Alicia some guests take refuge at the Galvez, which reopens the next year after significant damage is repaired.
 
 
1985                
 
Mitchell converts the Blum Building in the Strand into a new Tremont House and launches his new hotel with a revival of the Island&rsquo;s historic Mardi Gras festivals. The previous year he had built another hotel, the San Luis, on top of the historic Fort Crockett&rsquo;s bunkers, along the seawall. 
 
 
1988                
 
The Galvez is sold at auction after its owners declare bankruptcy. Aetna Life Insurance Company, the mortgage holder, takes over for $7.68 million.
 
 
1993                
 
Mitchell Historic Properties purchases the hotel from Aetna for $3 million and undertakes a $20 million upgrade that restores the public spaces to recall their 1911 appearance.
 
 
1996
 
Wyndham International is retained to manage and operate the
Galvez as part of the Wyndham&rsquo;s group of premier historic hotels, called Wyndham Grand Hotels.
 
 
 
2002
 
The Galvez becomes a member of the Historic Hotels of America, a consortium sponsored by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
 
 
2005
 
A second renovation of the hotel, directed by the Mitchells&rsquo; daughter Sheridan Mitchell Lorenz of Austin, removes heavy drapes obscuring the Gulf views and restores the windows on the lobby level to their original appearance. Fabrics and carpets were also updated; the Oleander Garden was launched; and planning was begun for the hotel&rsquo;s first spa.
 
2008    
 
The Spa at the Hotel Galvez opens in the space originally occupied by the hotel&rsquo;s barbershop and drugstore.
 
Hurricane Ike comes ashore, damaging many Galveston buildings; the Mitchells step in to help direct repairs, including the quarter of the Strand&rsquo;s buildings that are owned by their company.
 
 
2009    
 
Credited with launching the renaissance of Galveston&rsquo;s historic downtown, George Mitchell receives the Spirit of Galveston Award from the Galveston Chamber of Commerce. 
 
 
2011
 
The Queen of the Gulf observes it centennial with events throughout the year. Activities include a Spanish cultural evening celebrating the birthday of Bernardo de G&aacute;lvez, a mass wedding vow renewal for former guests who were married at the hotel, outdoor concerts, and fireworks.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=655830" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 17:10:50 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mitchell Historic Properties: Downtown Galveston Celebrates Summer with Free Monthly Weekend Events</title>
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<description><![CDATA[As summer approaches, Galveston&rsquo;s historic downtown district is gearing up for a variety of free monthly weekend events held at Saengerfest Park, 23rd and Strand. The popular Movie Nite on the Strand is scheduled on the first Saturday of the month through October.  Movie goers are encouraged to bring their own chairs and grab dinner as they enjoy these free outdoor movies.
 
Upcoming movies include &ldquo;Goonies&rdquo; on June 5 at 8 p.m.; &ldquo;Top Gun&rdquo; on July 3 at 8:30 p.m.; &ldquo;Footloose&rdquo; on Aug. 7 at 8:30 p.m.; &ldquo;Rocky&rdquo; on Sept. 4 at 8 p.m.; and &ldquo;Vertigo&rdquo; on Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. Movie Nite is sponsored by the Galveston Island Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau, Mitchell Historic Properties and the Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership.
 
Visitors to downtown Galveston can also enjoy live music during the monthly Music Nite on The Strand scheduled on the second Saturday of the month from 5 to 8 p.m. at Saengerfest Park. Upcoming groups include The Zydeco Dots on June 12; Irie Time on July 10; Electric Blues Crew on Aug. 14; contemporary country favorite Matt Rawls Band on Sept. 11; and The Convertibles on Oct. 9. Music Nite continues through October and is sponsored by the Galveston Island CVB and Mitchell Historic Properties.
 
The Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership launched a new Market on The Strand in February. This outdoor market is scheduled on the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Saengerfest Park. Also every Sunday, The Lunchbox Caf&eacute;, 213 23rd, hosts a Farm Box Market from noon to 3 p.m. featuring local farm fresh produce, yard eggs, pasture raised beef, goat cheese and freshly made bread and desserts.
 
For more information on upcoming events, visit www.Galveston.com or find Galveston Island CVB at www.Facebook.com/galvestonisland
 
Mitchell Historic Properties owns and maintains Saengerfest Park.  Mitchell Historic Properties oversees properties owned by George Mitchell and the Mitchell family. For commercial and residential leasing information, visit www.mitchellhistoricproperties.com or call (409) 763-5806.           
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 16:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Tremont House: Galveston Hotel – The Tremont House Kick Starts the Summer on its Rooftop Bar</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Galveston&rsquo;s only downtown hotel - The Tremont House, a Wyndham&reg; Grand Hotel, will kick off the summer on its Rooftop Bar with a new atmosphere and weekday happy hour from 4:30 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition to its daily happy hour, guests can enjoy live acoustic music and a coastal small bite menu every Thursday from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. as part of a weekly Party on The Rooftop. The bar is also open from 11 a.m. &ndash; 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday when not in use for private functions.
 
On Thursday through Saturday, the rooftop happy hour menu includes fresh Gulf shrimp, ceviche shooters, grilled oysters Bienville and Rockefeller and more. The Rooftop features organic spirits and wine as well as regular top shelf favorites. During the summer, the bar will have special promotion nights featuring small batch whiskey and scotch flights.
 
The Tremont House is Galveston&rsquo;s only hotel that offers an open air rooftop bar. The Rooftop Bar features organic spirits and wine as well as regular top shelf favorites. During the summer, the Rooftop will occasionally host special promotions featuring small batch whiskey and scotch flights.
 
 
The Tremont House, a Wyndham&reg; Grand Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is owned by the George Mitchell family and part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For information, call (409) 763-0300, (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.WyndhamTremontHouse.com.  
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=655689" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 16:31:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa: Texas’s Only Historic Beachfront Hotel to Celebrate 100 Years in 2011</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Texas&rsquo;s only historic beachfront hotel - Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand Hotel  - is an integral part of Galveston&rsquo;s history and a symbol of the community&rsquo;s resilience.
 
When Hotel Galvez opened in 1911, Galveston had just finished building its 17-foot Seawall to protect the Island and its grade raising project which raised the grade of land as well as hundreds of buildings from their original level to make them less susceptible to flooding in the event of future storms.  The Causeway had been completed, now connecting Galveston Island to the mainland. All of these accomplishments were part of the Island&rsquo;s recovery following the Great Storm of 1900. The 1900 Storm was the worst natural disaster in United States history to that point in time. An estimated 6,000 to as many as 8,000 people died and 3,600 structures were destroyed including the entire wharf front.
 
A group of businessmen pooled their resources and raised $1 million to build Hotel Galvez and the hotel opened on June 10, 1911 at 6 p.m. Hotel Galvez still stands as a symbol of Galveston Island&rsquo;s resilience in the face of disaster. This elegant beachfront hotel was immediately proclaimed &ldquo;Queen of the Gulf&rdquo; and within a year of opening, it was deemed the &ldquo;best arranged and most richly furnished seaside hotel in America&rdquo; by Hotel Monthly. 
 
This elegant hotel has been the choice of numerous famous guests including Howard Hughes, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. It served as a temporary White House for the staff of President Franklin D. Roosevelt during a 10-day offshore fishing trip and was the site for his first meeting with newly elected Congressman and future president Lyndon B. Johnson. A reception in honor of war hero and future president Dwight D. Eisenhower was also held at the hotel.
 
In the early 1920s, families all across the country began flocking to Galveston&rsquo;s original beachfront hotel. &ldquo;Moving in&rdquo; to Hotel Galvez for the summer was a common trend among wealthy families, many of whom spent from six weeks to six months in the hotel, paying a mere two dollars a day for luxurious accommodations. The hotel provided such amenities as a barbershop, laundry, writing room, and tailor as well as easy access to the bathhouses and entertainment along the beachfront.
 
Between 1920 and 1932 Hotel Galvez served as headquarters for the Pageants of Pulchritude, the beauty pageants that were predecessors to the Miss America Pageant. The hotel was also the venue for many debutante balls, as well as social activities for the University of Texas Medical School fraternities throughout the 20s, 30s and 40s. Over the years, various entertainers who performed at the famed Balinese Room were frequent guests of the hotel.
 
The hotel functioned as a working facility for the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and in 1944 the hotel was awarded an &ldquo;honorable discharge&rdquo; from its duties. During the years, the hotel was owned and operated by several individuals and companies. In 1993, it was purchased by its current owners who launched a $20 million restoration to reflect its 1911 origin.
 
In preparation for the hotel&rsquo;s 100th anniversary in 2011, hotel owners George Mitchell and the Mitchell family plan to replace the Gulf facing windows with operable, divided light windows reminiscent of the hotel&rsquo;s original design as well as to update the guest rooms with a new d&eacute;cor including new furniture, bedding, drapes and flat screen televisions.  
 
This December, the hotel is releasing a commemorative book entitled The Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf, by Gary Cartwright, author also of Galveston: A History of the Island. The new book includes a foreword by Peter H. Brink, former executive director of the Galveston Historical Foundation, and new color photography by the nationally known architectural photographer Carol Highsmith.
 
The Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham&reg; Historic Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Galveston. The Hotel Galvez is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, China, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised or managed by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC or an affiliate. <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=655641" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 23:39:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa: Hotel Galvez Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Monthly Events</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Monthly Events
Note: These events are still tentative and are subject to change.
 
December 2010
Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010 &ndash; &ldquo;The Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf&rdquo; Book Signing 
Just in time for the holidays Hotel Galvez is hosting a book signing featuring Gary Cartwright, author of &ldquo;The Hotel Galvez: Queen of the Gulf&rdquo; from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in conjunction with the hotel&rsquo;s Sunday Brunch.
 
January 2011
Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 &ndash; Hall of History Unveiling, Tours and Art Competition Exhibit
Hotel Galvez invites guests to see its new Hall of History on the lower level of the hotel. The hotel will unveil this new display at 10 a.m. The display will include historic photos and memorabilia on loan from private collections and as well as the hotel&rsquo;s collection. The hotel will also host public tours of the hotel.
 
As part of the centennial celebration, Hotel Galvez is inviting regional artists to submit their rendition of this landmark hotel as part of an artist competition. Entries will be displayed in conjunction with the Hall of History unveiling. The hotel owners will provide a cash award to the winning artist and the hotel will reproduce the winning art piece as a commemorative poster.  
 
February 2011
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2011 &ndash; Wedding Vow Renewal
Hotel Galvez invites its former brides and grooms who celebrated their nuptials at the hotel to come back for a mass wedding vow renewal on the front lawn at 1 p.m. Couples will celebrate with a champagne toast and cake. The hotel will provide complimentary accommodations to the couple with the earliest wedding date and coming from the farthest distance. Couples should notify the hotel of their participation in advance. The hotel will offer a special weekend package as part of the weekend. Brides who would like to display vintage wedding dresses (1950 and earlier) are encouraged to contact the sales staff.
 
March 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011 &ndash; Cinema and Caf&eacute; Under the Stars (Raindate: March 25, 2011)
Hotel Galvez invites guests to enjoy its Cinema and Caf&eacute; Under the Stars at the hotel. The hotel&rsquo;s special outdoor movie theater will offer festival and reserved seating. Reserved seating will include dinner. More details to come.
 
April 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011 &ndash; Spanish Cooking Demonstration and Gourmet Dinner
In honor of Bernardo de Galv&eacute;z, Executive Chef Jerry Helminski of Bernardo&rsquo;s Restaurant at Hotel Galvez invites culinary enthusiasts to learn the art of Spanish cooking during this special demonstration and ten-course dinner in the Veranda. A Spanish celebrity chef will join Chef Helminski as part of the demonstration. The dinner will be paired with Spanish wines. Advance reservations are required and only a limited amount of seating is available to this event. This wine pairing dinner is scheduled as part of the 2011 Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival.
 
 

May 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011 &ndash; Bathing Beauty Revue
Hotel Galvez is the title sponsor for the Bathing Beauty Revue coordinated by IBC. Between 1920 and 1932 Hotel Galvez served as headquarters for the Pageants of Pulchritude, the beauty pageants that were predecessors to the Miss American Pageant. IBC revived the event in 2009 and is hosting the pageant in front of Hotel Galvez where it was originally held. Contestants compete in period and contemporary bathing suits.
 
June 2011
Friday, June 10 &ndash; Saturday, June 11, 2011 - 100th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
Hotel Galvez invites guests and the community to join the hotel for a weekend of events commemorating its 100th anniversary. On Friday, the hotel will host a welcome event with live music in the lobby and on Saturday, Hotel Galvez will come alive with activities during the day throughout the hotel and culminating with a fireworks show over the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel will offer a special package as part of the weekend.
 
July 2011
TBD &ndash; Special Exhibit by Rosenberg Library on History of Tourism in Galveston
Galveston Island has been a tourism destination for visitors for more than 100 years. In the late 1800s, visitors would come to Galveston to enjoy the &ldquo;healing powers&rdquo; of the Gulf of Mexico. Galveston&rsquo;s beaches are still the biggest attraction on the island. Learn more about Galveston&rsquo;s history of tourism through this presentation created by the Texas History Center of Rosenberg Library.
 
August 2011
TBD &ndash; Special Exhibit by Rosenberg Library on Galveston in 1911
In the year 1911, Hotel Galvez and Gaido&rsquo;s Restaurant opened in Galveston. Learn more about happenings in Galveston in this pivotal year through a presentation by the Texas History Center of Rosenberg Library.
 
September 2011
TBD &ndash; Special Exhibit by Rosenberg Library on Hotel Galvez Through the Ages in Postcards
Rocky and Sherrie Forshey donated more than 700 postcards of Galveston, circa 1900-1930, to The Galveston and Texas History Center at Rosenberg Library in February 2009. This collection as well as Rosenberg Library&rsquo;s collection of postcards will provide a history of Hotel Galvez through the ages as illustrated in postcards.
 
October 2011
Thursdays in October &ndash; Galvez Ghost Tour Dinner
Hotel Galvez has extended its ghost tour, typically reserved for guests, to the public now included as part of a dinner buffet in Bernardo&rsquo;s Restaurant. Beginning on Thursday, Oct. 6 and continuing through Oct. 27, guests can enjoy dinner followed by a one hour ghost tour of the hotel. Tour participants will join Hotel Concierge Jackie Hasan who will lead a tour using an electromagnetic field detector and infrared thermometer to conduct a paranormal investigation of Hotel Galvez. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. and advance reservations are required. The cost is $35 per person.
 
November 2011
Friday, Nov. 25, 2011 &ndash; Hotel Galvez Annual Holiday Lighting Celebration
Hotel Galvez invites guests and the community to celebrate the start of the holidays with its annual holiday lighting celebration with Santa Claus, live holiday entertainment and more. The hotel will offer a special weekend package as part of the weekend.
 
December 2011
Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 &ndash; Galveston Historical Foundation&rsquo;s Dickens Feast at Hotel Galvez
Galveston Historical Foundation will host its annual Dickens Feast. Enjoy a traditional English prime rib dinner while staves from Charles Dickens&rsquo; A Christmas Carol are read between courses. A descendant of Charles Dickens will be available to sign copies following the evening&rsquo;s performance.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=655642" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<title>The Tremont House: The Tremont House 26th Annaul Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party in Paper City</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 14:06:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mitchell Historic Properties: Galveston Professional earns Accreditation in Public Relations</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Christine Hopkins, public relations manager with G-1 Corporation, part of Mitchell Historic Properties, has successfully completed the Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations, entitling her to use the APR professional designation. The announcement was made by the Universal Accreditation Board (UAB), a consortium of nine professional communication organizations that directs this competency certification program.
 
The Accreditation program aims to improve the practice of public relations by assessing competence in 60 areas of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the profession. Candidates who successfully complete the rigorous process, including presenting his/her portfolio to a Readiness Review panel of three peers and sitting for a computer-based examination, are granted the APR. Professionals earning the APR must maintain their credential through continuing professional development, providing leadership to the profession and serving their local communities.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=655039" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 14:34:12 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa: Galveston Hotel Knows How to Treat Mothers Right for Mother's Day</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Texas&rsquo; only historic beachfront hotel - Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, a Wyndham&reg; Grand Hotel, offers great ideas for Mother&rsquo;s Day gifts, including brunch and several spa specials.
 
Galveston&rsquo;s premier spa, The Spa at Hotel Galvez, has created four special Mother&rsquo;s Day packages available through June 2, 2010. The Spa/Salon Sampler offers a 20-minute hydrotherapy bath, 25-minute express facial and 25-minute massage of choice for $140 not including the service charge.
 
The Galvez Great Escape offers five hours of pampering with a 20-minute eucalyptus hydrotherapy bath, 25-minute champagne Vichy body polish, 50-minute stone therapy massage, 50-minute customized facial, 80-minute spa pedicure and trip to the salon for a shampoo/blow dry and makeup application, for $380.
 
Celebrate mom with the Queen for the Day package where she can choose two of the following: 20-minute aromatherapy bath, classic manicure, express pedicure, shampoo/blow dry or makeup application; guests can also choose one of the following: 25-minute champagne Vichy body polish, 25-minute Swedish massage, or 25-minute express facial. The Queen for the Day package is $120.
 
The Spa at the Hotel Galvez is offering An Afternoon to Remember Package perfect for mothers and daughters or friends. This package offers two express facials, two express Swedish massages and two perfectly pomegranate express pedicures, for $150 per person.
 
The Spa at the Hotel Galvez offer a couples&rsquo; treatment room for manicures, pedicures, facials and massage services, and is the only hotel spa in Galveston to offer two Vichy showers, a traditional hydro-therapy tub and a Swiss shower treatment room. The spa is Galveston&rsquo;s only K&eacute;rastase level salon and the first in Galveston to offer ultrasonic microdermabrasion treatments and four-hands massage. The ultrasonic method uses sound waves to exfoliate the skin. Gift cards may be purchased at www.hotelgalvezspa.com.
 
Hotel Galvez is also widely known for its outstanding Sunday brunch. For Mother&rsquo;s Day, Executive Chef Jerry Helminski pulls out all the stops. In addition to the traditional brunch fare of pastries, fruit and bread, the hotel will offer its popular seafood gumbo and butternut squash soup. The deluxe salad station will feature roasted asparagus salad, grilled chicken and fig salad and build your own Caesar salad.
 
Seafood lovers won&rsquo;t walk away hungry with an array of smoked salmon, smoked trout, hand crafted canap&eacute;s, boiled shrimp, and cocktail shrimp and crab claws served with spicy remoulade and cocktail sauce.
 
Entrees for the day include apple smoked bacon and sausage, eggs Benedict, cheese blintz with wild peach sauces, and lamb stew with chorizo and garbanzo beans. Guests will also find yogurt poached chicken with dried fruit, broiled pineapple short ribs, baked salmon in teriyaki chili glaze, roasted red pepper potatoes, primavera rice, green cabbage with prosciutto and ham and a baby vegetable medley.
 
Brunch includes a pasta station and carving station with prime rib, bourbon glazed ham and garlic spiked leg of lamb as well as a huge assortment of desserts. Mother&rsquo;s Day brunch is $49.95 for adults, $39.95 for seniors and $25.95 for children. Seating times begin at 10:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. For reservations, call (409) 765-7721.
 
For room reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com. The AAA four-diamond rated Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is owned by the George Mitchell family and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=654713" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:33:36 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mitchell Historic Properties: Galveston Hosts Largest Wild Game Cook-off in United States during 14th Annual Yaga’s Wild Game BBQ Cook-off on May 8 at Pier 21</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The 14th Annual Yaga&rsquo;s Wild Game BBQ Cook-off benefiting the Yaga&rsquo;s Children&rsquo;s Fund will be held May 7 - 8 at Pier 21 on Galveston Island. The competition allows backyard chefs, sportsmen and women, and outdoor enthusiasts to show off their culinary skills and enjoy some good old fashioned fun, fellowship and food. Organizers expect 80 teams to participate making this the largest wild game cook-off in the United States. Five years ago, the state legislature declared Yaga&rsquo;s Wild Game Cook-off as the Official Wild Game Cook-off of the State of Texas.
 
All proceeds benefit various children&rsquo;s charities of Galveston County. The 2009 event raised $98,650 for 22 charities including Gulf Coast Big Brothers &amp; Big Sisters, Advocacy Center for Children, Ronald McDonald House, Galveston National Adoption Day, and many others.
 
The two-day, family-oriented event kicks off Friday evening with the Sponsor Party from 7 p.m. to midnight. Festivities include a fajita buffet, free flowing beer, a huge silent auction and a chance to preview the chefs at work. Tickets for the Sponsor Party are $75 and are available at the gate.
 
On Saturday, festival-goers of all ages can stroll through rows of smoking pits competing in five cooking divisions from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. First through fifth place finishes will be awarded in each division along with a trophy for the team with best showmanship. Cook-off attendees can eat, relax and enjoy great live music throughout the day. Guests can purchase BBQ dinners for $8 prepared by the Lighthouse Cooking Team. Saturday&rsquo;s cook-off is family friendly offering a giant, free &ldquo;Kids Area&rdquo; featuring moon walks, face painters, pony rides and a variety of other activities. The Kids Area opens at noon.
 
New this year is a Yaga&rsquo;s Wild Game 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday from 28th and Seawall to 10th and Seawall and back. The entry fee is $25 and participants receive an event t-shirt and BBQ dinner coupon. Information on the run will be posted on the event website.
 
For more information, to become a sponsor or to purchase tickets for the Friday night sponsor party, please call (409) 789-2288 or visit our website at www.yagaschildrensfund.org.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=652981" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:08:11 GMT</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:59:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mitchell Historic Properties: Galveston Food &amp; Wine Festival Announces Wine Pairing Dinner Partners</title>
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<description><![CDATA[GALVESTON, TX (March 17, 2010) The inaugural Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival has partnered with eight popular restaurants to host wine pairing dinners on Saturday, April 17. Following the &ldquo;Tasting in the Park,&rdquo; from 2:30 &ndash; 5:30 p.m., local restaurants are hosting wine pairing dinners. Participating restaurants include 901 Postoffice, Luigi&rsquo;s Ristorante Italiano, M&amp;M Restaurant, Olympia The Grill at Pier 21, Rudy &amp; Paco, Saltwater Grill, Willie G&rsquo;s, and Yaga&rsquo;s Caf&eacute;. Pricing for the dinners range from $62 to $125. Advance reservations are required and can be made on the festival website.
 
Historic downtown Galveston is the site for the inaugural Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival on April 17. The festival includes a &ldquo;Tasting in the Park&rdquo; on Saturday, April 17 from 2:30 &ndash; 5:30 p.m. in Saengerfest Park, 23rd and Strand, followed by wine pairing dinners that evening. This year, the festival will feature South American wines as well as American wines complemented by live Latin music and entertainment. Mike Dean, president of Yaga&rsquo;s Entertainment, Inc. and Yaga&rsquo;s Caf&eacute;, is coordinating the festival.
 
A wine tasting ticket is $45 in advance or $60 on the day of the event. A limited number of select wine tasting tickets are available for $65 in advance. Local restaurateurs will offer cheese and food bites at an additional fee. Participating wineries include Alamos, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Bonterra Vineyards, Bodega Catena Zapata, Diageo Chateau &amp; Estate Wines, Dry Creek Vineyard, Flora Springs Winery, Geyser Peak Winery and Montes Alpha. Proceeds will benefit local Galveston charities.
 
&ldquo;Our hope is that this festival reacquaints people with downtown Galveston so they can see all the progress that we&rsquo;ve made after Ike,&rdquo; says Dean. &ldquo;We want visitors and residents to enjoy all the great food and wine that this event will offer plus dine at our amazing restaurants.&rdquo;
 
Galveston Bailliage of La Cha&icirc;ne des R&ocirc;tisseurs&trade; is co-sponsoring the Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival. La Cha&icirc;ne is an international gastronomic society founded in Paris in 1248 and dedicated to bringing together those who share an interest in cuisine, wine and fine dining. Galveston Cha&icirc;ne Bailli Jan Pozzi and Grand Eschanson Jim Pozzi are co-chairs for this year&rsquo;s event and will oversee the selection of wines to be featured.
 
The Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival is coordinated by Yaga&rsquo;s Entertainment, Inc and sponsored by the Galveston Bailliage of La Cha&icirc;ne des R&ocirc;tisseurs&trade;, Galveston Park Board of Trustees, Galveston.com, Mitchell Historic Properties, The Tremont House, Galveston County Daily News, Del Papa Distributing, Yaga's Caf&eacute; and www.CleverleysNewsletter.com. Proceeds will benefit local Galveston charities.
                                                                                                         
For more information on the Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival, call 409-762-6676. Festival goers can purchase tickets and make reservations at The Tremont House, the preferred hotel for the festival, at www.Galveston.com/FoodAndWine.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=638873" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:33:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mitchell Historic Properties: Galveston Hosts Inaugural Food &amp; Wine Festival April 17, 2010</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Historic downtown Galveston is the site for the inaugural Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival on April 17. The festival includes a &ldquo;Tasting in the Park&rdquo; on Saturday, April 17 from 2:30 &ndash; 5:30 p.m. in Saengerfest Park, 23rd and Strand, followed by wine pairing dinners that evening. This year, the festival will feature South American wines as well as American wines complemented by live Latin music and entertainment. Mike Dean, president of Yaga&rsquo;s Entertainment, Inc. and Yaga&rsquo;s Caf&eacute;, is coordinating the festival.
 
Saturday&rsquo;s tasting will offer two levels of wine and ticket prices. A wine tasting ticket is $45 in advance or $60 on the day of the event. A limited number of select wine tasting tickets are available for $65 in advance. Both tickets include a commemorative souvenir glass, live entertainment, wine tastings and opportunity to win door prizes. Local restaurateurs will offer cheese and food bites at an additional fee. Participating wineries include Alamos, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Bonterra Vineyards, Bodega Catena Zapata, Diageo Chateau &amp; Estate Wines, Dry Creek Vineyard, Flora Springs Winery, Geyser Peak Winery and Montes Alpha. Proceeds will benefit local Galveston charities.
 
Following the &ldquo;Tasting in the Park,&rdquo; local restaurants are hosting wine pairing dinners on Saturday. Reservations for the dinners can be made on the festival website. Participating restaurants include 901 Postoffice, Luigi&rsquo;s Ristorante Italiano, M&amp;M Restaurant, Olympia The Grill at Pier 21, Rudy &amp; Paco, Saltwater Grill, Willie G&rsquo;s, and Yaga&rsquo;s Caf&eacute;. Menus and paired wineries are posted on the website.
 
&ldquo;Our hope is that this festival reacquaints people with downtown Galveston so they can see all the progress that we&rsquo;ve made after Ike,&rdquo; says Dean. &ldquo;We want visitors and residents to enjoy all the great food and wine that this event will offer plus dine at our amazing restaurants.&rdquo;
 
Galveston Bailliage of La Cha&icirc;ne des R&ocirc;tisseurs&trade; is co-sponsoring the Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival. La Cha&icirc;ne is an international gastronomic society founded in Paris in 1248 and dedicated to bringing together those who share an interest in cuisine, wine and fine dining. Galveston Cha&icirc;ne Bailli Jan Pozzi and Grand Eschanson Jim Pozzi are co-chairs for this year&rsquo;s event and will oversee the selection of wines to be featured.
 
The Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival is coordinated by Yaga&rsquo;s Entertainment, Inc and sponsored by the Galveston Bailliage of La Cha&icirc;ne des R&ocirc;tisseurs&trade;, Galveston Park Board of Trustees, Galveston.com, Mitchell Historic Properties, The Tremont House, Galveston County Daily News, Del Papa Distributing, Yaga's Caf&eacute; and www.CleverleysNewsletter.com. Proceeds will benefit local Galveston charities.
                                                                                                         
For more information on the Galveston Island Food and Wine Festival, call 409-762-6676. Festival goers can purchase tickets and make reservations at The Tremont House, the preferred hotel for the festival, at www.Galveston.com/FoodAndWine.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=633468" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<title>Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa: Historic Galveston Hotel Completes Second Floor Renovation in Preparation for 100th Anniversary</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand Hotel, has unveiled its beautifully appointed new second floor guest rooms. In preparation for the hotel&rsquo;s 100th anniversary in 2011, hotel owners George Mitchell and the Mitchell family are updating all guest rooms with a new d&eacute;cor.
 
Second floor rooms now feature a soothing neutral palette, plush carpeting by Constantine, Atlas and Masland, Bernhardt fine furniture, Simmons&reg; HealthSmart&trade; mattresses, 37-inch Samsung flat screen televisions, Stacy Garcia duvet covers, custom headboards, new window treatments and updated lighting. As part of the new d&eacute;cor, all rooms feature nature-inspired aluminum prints by Kayla Mitchell, granddaughter of George Mitchell. The hotel is also replacing its Gulf facing windows with new divided light windows reminiscent of the hotel&rsquo;s original design.
 
Last year, the sixth floor rooms were converted to spa-inspired rooms featuring rain showers, Simmons HealthSmart mattresses, Anichini bedding manufactured in Italy, 42-inch flat screen televisions and luxurious amenities including spa robe and slippers, books and iPod&reg; iHome players. These sixth floor features allergen-friendly Wyndham ClearAir sm rooms, which have undergone a multistep cleaning process designed to remove up to 98 percent of allergens using medical-grade air purification systems designed by New York-based Pure Solutions NA.
 
Suites on the seventh and eighth floors were updated last year with new d&eacute;cor and furniture, including the addition of plantation shutters. Suite windows are being converted to custom divided light windows. Throughout the year, the hotel also will renovate its third, fourth and fifth floors in time for the anniversary in 2011.
 
Hotel Galvez will launch a year-long celebration commemorating its 100 years of operation with a New Year&rsquo;s Eve Ball on Dec. 31, 2010. Monthly events include unveiling a new Hall of History, a group wedding vow renewal event, a bathing beauty revue and classic movie shown on the hotel&rsquo;s lawn.
 
During the centennial anniversary weekend in June, the hotel plans to host a day of concerts on the lawn followed by a fireworks display over the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel will commemorate the birthday of the hotel&rsquo;s namesake, Bernardo de G&aacute;lvez, on July 23 with a Spanish-themed wine dinner. Events will continue throughout the fall. A full calendar of events will be posted at www.hotelgalvez100.com.
 
When Hotel Galvez opened in 1911, Galveston had just finished building its 17-foot Seawall to protect the Island from storm surges, and its grade raising project which raised the grade of land as well as hundreds of buildings from 11 to 14 feet to make them less susceptible to flooding in the event of future storms. The Causeway had been completed, now connecting Galveston Island to the mainland. All of these accomplishments were part of the Island&rsquo;s recovery following the Great Storm of 1900. 
 
Hotel Galvez, A Wyndham&reg; Grand Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, remains the only historic beachfront hotel in Galveston and is rated four diamonds by AAA and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=619532" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Galveston&rsquo;s Tremont Caf&eacute; located in The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand Hotel, has launched a new bistro style menu. As part of the new menu, the caf&eacute; has added new &ldquo;After 5&rdquo; entr&eacute;e selections in addition to its breakfast and afternoon dining entrees.
 
Executive Chef Jerry Helminski and Food and Beverage Manager Frank Kastelz revised the menu to offer more of a bistro feel and flavor to the caf&eacute;&rsquo;s offerings. Kastelz is known for his restaurant Speculoos Patisserie which was damaged during Hurricane Ike.
 
&ldquo;We expanded our menu to capitalize on what was most popular with our guests and to fill a need downtown,&rdquo; says Helminski. &ldquo;We also added a children&rsquo;s menu to serve our little guests.&rdquo;
 
The new breakfast menu includes paninis, enchiladas, baked eggs Sardou, waffles with berry compote or bananas foster sauce and frittatas. In addition to freshly brewed Starbucks &reg; Organic Serena Blend coffee, the caf&eacute; offers Tazo teas, espresso, cappuccino and juices. 
 
A new afternoon dining menu that is available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. includes taco salad, chopped Asian chicken salad, Greek salad, and cranberry spinach salad. New hot panini options include tomato and fresh mozzarella, turkey artichoke, Galveston chicken, grilled vegetable and croquet monsieur. Additional new sandwich options include a sliced beef tenderloin and chicken, tuna or egg salad croissant. All sandwiches are served with Tremont chips or baked potato salad. The caf&eacute; offers the option of ordering a half sandwich and soup, half sandwich and salad or half salad and soup for $9.
 
Tremont Caf&eacute; has expanded its menu of hearth baked flat bread pizzas to include pear and gorgonzola, barbeque chicken, Thai chicken, wild mushroom, vegetarian with Japanese eggplant, goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes or the option to create your own pizza. The restaurant will continue to offer its award-winning chicken pot pie and 8 layer Tuscan lasagna and Portobello Rockefeller.
 
The new &ldquo;After 5&rdquo; menu offers cedar plank salmon, brick chicken, bacon wrapped barbeque shrimp, Florentine chicken calzone and shrimp scampi.
 
Tremont Caf&eacute; will announce its Chef&rsquo;s Choice of the Day and Pairing of the Day to its Twitter&trade; followers via @TremontHouse. The Caf&eacute;, which replaced the Merchant Prince, features a 40-inch LCD television at the counter bar, 24-inch all-in-one PC/TV hybrids in its Internet booths, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi. Restaurant guests also receive complimentary valet parking when dining. Tremont Caf&eacute; is open 6:30 am to 10 pm weekdays; 6:30 am to 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays; and 6:30 am to 10 pm Sundays.
 
 
The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is owned by the George Mitchell family and part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For information, call (409) 763-0300, (800) WYNDHAM, or visit http://www.WyndhamTremontHouse.com.  
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=582978" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<title>Mitchell Historic Properties: Galveston Businesses Set Stage for Mardi Gras</title>
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<title>The Tremont House: Hotel add Asian flair to Mardi Gras Ball</title>
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<title>The Tremont House: Galveston Hotel Offers Shopping Discounts With Package</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, invites guests to make more time for themselves as part of their New Year&rsquo;s Resolution and experience one of Texas most distinctive shopping destinations in historic downtown Galveston. The hotel is offering a Downtown Galveston Shopping Spree package now through the end of February.
 
The package includes an early check-in and late check-out, Tremont House tote bag, 15 percent discount at The Spa at the Hotel Galvez boutique, 10 percent discount at Tremont Caf&eacute; and discounts to select downtown shops.
 
The hotel&rsquo;s two-night package is available weekends in January and February, excluding Feb. 5-7 and Feb. 12-14, and starts at $425 for the weekend. During the week, guests can book a one-night package which starts at $125 and add an additional night for $105.       
 
The Tremont House is conveniently located within walking distance to various shops, boutiques, restaurants, galleries and attractions. In addition to shopping downtown, The Tremont House is located across the street from ETC at Strand Theatre and within blocks of The Grand 1894 Opera House. 
 
The Tremont House, a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is owned by the George Mitchell family and part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations, call (409) 763-0300, (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.WyndhamTremontHouse.com and see special offers.
 
The Tremont House participates in the Wyndham Rewards&reg; program, the world&rsquo;s largest lodging loyalty program based on the more than 6,000 participating hotels, and offer the brand&rsquo;s Wyndham ByRequest&reg; personalized benefits including free high speed Internet access and favorite snack and beverage. Wyndham Rewards&reg; points can be redeemed for complimentary hotel stays, airline tickets, name-brand merchandise and dining and shopping gift cards, among other options. In lieu of points, Wyndham Rewards members may elect to earn airline or rail miles with a variety of participating companies. More information is available at www.wyndhamrewards.com. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner.
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<title>Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa: Galveston Hotel Invites You to Resolve to Spend Time at The Spa</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Texas&rsquo; only historic beachfront hotel encourages guests to make their New Year&rsquo;s Resolution to spend more time with friends. To fulfill that resolution, Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, is offering a Galvez Spa Getaway package during the months of January and February.
 
The package includes spa treatments for two, offering a relaxing 20-minute hydrotherapy bath accompanied by a scalp and neck massage and a 30-minute Vichy body treatment. Plus, guests receive a 15 percent discount on additional a la carte spa services. As part of the package, clients, age 21 or over, are treated with a complimentary glass of champagne between treatments and leave with a spa gift. Guests also receive a 20 percent discount on food at the hotel&rsquo;s Bernardo&rsquo;s Restaurant as well as an early check-in and late check-out.
 
This package is $489 for a two-night stay on Friday and Saturday, excluding Feb. 5-7 and Feb. 12-14, and $289 for a one-night stay Sunday through Thursday. During the week, guests can add another night for $99. The 20 percent discount at Bernardo&rsquo;s Restaurant does not apply to the hotel&rsquo;s Sunday Brunch. The spa is closed on Mondays and open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 am to 7 pm and on Sundays from 9 am to 5 pm.
 
In addition to the spa, the hotel provides complimentary bikes to guests. Hotel Galvez also features a heated, eco-friendly saline-treated pool, hot tub, and private cabanas as well as fitness center and steam room in the spa. For room reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com and check the special offers.  
 
The AAA four-diamond rated Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is owned by the George Mitchell family and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa participates in the Wyndham Rewards&reg; program, the world&rsquo;s largest lodging loyalty program based on the more than 6,000 participating hotels, and offer the brand&rsquo;s Wyndham ByRequest&reg; personalized benefits including free high speed Internet access and favorite snack and beverage. Wyndham Rewards&reg; points can be redeemed for complimentary hotel stays, airline tickets, name-brand merchandise and dining and shopping gift cards, among other options. In lieu of points, Wyndham Rewards members may elect to earn airline or rail miles with a variety of participating companies. More information is available at www.wyndhamrewards.com. 

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=524268" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<title>Mitchell Historic Properties: New Boutique Opens in Downtown Galveston</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Karen&rsquo;s Kloset, 2326 Strand, is set to open on Monday, Feb. 1 in historic downtown Galveston. Karen&rsquo;s Kloset will carry gifts, designer clothing, lingerie, shoes, handbags, and bathing suits. The boutique is the exclusive carrier of Spanx on the island.
 
Karen&rsquo;s Kloset, owned by Karen Wolf, carries merchandise from more than 100 designers including Donna Morgan, Lucky Brand, Muse, Witness, Analili, Forwear, AZI, Luxe Eleven, Cowgirl Jewels, Pure Color, JAX, Linda Segal, Joy Joy, Felina, Jezebel, Jimmy Crystal, Gottex and many others. Available sizes range from pre-teen, ladies, and women sizes in everything from chic casual to evening wear to lingerie.
 
&ldquo;The boutique carries everything a woman would love to have in her closet &ndash; with great taste to boot,&rdquo; says Wolf. &ldquo;We are also carrying locally made jewelry and hand-made gifts for those who want to take a little of Galveston home.&rdquo;
 
In addition to its feminine d&eacute;cor and elegant shopping atmosphere, Karen&rsquo;s Kloset offers a men&rsquo;s waiting area featuring a 60-inch plasma television. The boutique is open from 10am &ndash; 8pm on Monday through Thursday, 10am &ndash; 9pm on Friday and Saturday and 10am &ndash; 6 pm on Sunday.
 
Karen&rsquo;s Kloset is leasing newly renovated space from Mitchell Historic Properties. Mitchell Historic Properties oversees Galveston properties owned by George Mitchell and the Mitchell family, including its commercial and residential properties located downtown. For leasing information, visit www.mitchellhistoricproperties.com or call (409) 763-5806.      
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<description><![CDATA[Tremont House guests can celebrate the Chinese New Year with a Mardi Gras flair during the 26th Annual Mardi Gras Ball &ldquo;A Chinese New Year&rdquo; on Saturday, Feb. 13. The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand Hotel, will feature an array of Asian inspired dishes as part of this year&rsquo;s themed celebration.
 
Executive Chef Jerry Helminski and Executive Sous Chef Charles Terry are preparing Char Su Spare Ribs, steamed cabbage rolls, sesame shrimp toast (fried shrimp with shrimp paste) and pot stickers (assorted Dim Sum and pot stickers with soy dipping sauce). Salad entrees include Chinese long bean salad, Asian noodle salad, Shanghai slaw (shredded bok choy with roasted sesame vinaigrette) and marinated bean sprout salad served Beijing style with shredded pork.
 
Additionally, the staff is serving Chinese fried rice, vegetable chop suey, sweet &amp; sour bean curd, &ldquo;eight jewel&rdquo; vegetables, hot &amp; sour soup, steamed scallops with a ginger sauce, spicy peanut chicken and steamed red snapper with black bean sauce and ginger. The highlight of the menu is the Roast Imperial Peking duck, a shredded roast duck with julienne cucumber and scallion, hoisin sauce and Chinese pancakes.
 
The menu doesn&rsquo;t end there. Guests can enjoy Cherries in Snow (sweet milk treat with ruby read cherries, Peking Dust (chestnut powder over whipped cream), almond cookies, lychee mousse, flourless ginger-chocolate cake and tempura- style Bananas Foster.
 
The ball begins at 6 p.m. and tickets are $350 per couple which includes an open bar, extensive buffet, live music by The Brew from Austin in the lobby and the renowned Dr. Michael White Jazz Quartet in the dining area. Guests will also enjoy prime viewing of the Momus Grand Night Parade as floats and marching bands stop directly in front of the hotel to perform. After the parade, attendees will venture to the after-party in the hotel&rsquo;s ballroom for performances by Chinese cultural dancers Lee&rsquo;s Golden Dragon Dance Troupe from Houston followed by dancing to the sounds of Eclipse Band and Orchestra. Breakfast will also be served at the conclusion of the evening.
 
A portion of the proceeds from the ball will benefit Rosenberg Library, a direct descendant of Texas&rsquo; first public library, which is still recovering from damage sustained from Hurricane Ike. The Tremont House is offering a two-night package that includes accommodations, two tickets to the ball on Saturday, Feb l3, 2010 and parade viewing of the Momus Grand Night Parade. The package price is for Feb. 12-14, 2010 and starts at $1,000.
 
The annual ball, hosted by the George Mitchell family, originated in 1985 with the grand opening of The Tremont House and the revival of Galveston Island&rsquo;s city-wide Mardi Gras celebrations. The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For Mardi Gras ball reservations, call (409) 763-0300 or e-mail mgreservations@wyndham.com or purchase tickets online at www.Galveston.com/MardiGrasBall.
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or through a joint-venture partner. For additional information or to make a reservation, go to www.wyndham.com.
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<description><![CDATA[Galveston&rsquo;s historic hotels &ndash; Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa and The Tremont House, both Wyndham Grand Hotels, will celebrate Mardi Gras with history, live music, food, parade viewing and a salute to the Chinese New Year.
 
ArtWalk 
As part of the 2010 Mardi Gras! Galveston celebration, The Tremont House is hosting an exhibit entitled, &ldquo;26 Years of Celebrations Through Invitations and Doubloons&rdquo; on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. as part of the city&rsquo;s ArtWalk. The exhibit features framed invitations and doubloons from its annual Mardi Gras balls dating back to 1985 when the hotel opened in conjunction with the city&rsquo;s revival of Mardi Gras in Galveston. The event is free and open to the public.
 
New Orleans Style Brunch at Hotel Galvez
Sunday Brunch at the Hotel Galvez will take on a New Orleans flair during the Galveston Mardi Gras season beginning on Sunday, Jan. 24 and continuing on every Sunday through Sunday, Feb. 14, complete with Mardi Gras beads for all guests. This themed brunch is featuring various New Orleans cuisine favorites as well as the popular brunch items including carved prime rib, assorted seafood, made to order omelets &amp; pasta bar, an incredible array of desserts and complimentary champagne and mimosas. The cost is $32 for adults; $28 for senior citizens; and $19 for children ages 6 to 12. For reservations, call (409) 765-7721, bernardos@wyndham.com, or www.bernardosathotelgalvez.com.
 
Three Parades Traveling Past Hotel Galvez on Feb. 6
The first parade of the season in Galveston is at noon on Saturday, Feb. 6 with the Mystic Krewe of Aquarius 25th Annual Parade. The parade starts at 14th and Seawall Blvd. and passes directly in front of Hotel Galvez. The Galveston County Firefighters Association Fire Truck Parade begins at 3 p.m. on 14th and Seawall Blvd. This parade also passes directly in front of the hotel. The last Seawall parade of the evening, The Krewe of Gambrinus &ldquo;Cheers to Our Buds: The Del Papa Family&rdquo; Parade, begins at 6 p.m. on 23rd and Seawall and just two blocks west of the hotel.
 
Free Live Entertainment on Feb. 12
Guests at The Tremont House can enjoy a special preview performance by the Quaker City String Band at 5 p.m. in front of the hotel.  The Quaker City String Band is known for their colorful costumes and lively music and has performed in the Philadelphia Mummer&rsquo;s Parade since 1931 and has been a Mardi Gras! Galveston tradition since 1985. New Orleans native and jazz clarinetist Dr. Michael White and his Jazz Quartet performs in the hotel&rsquo;s Toujouse Bar from 7 to 10 p.m. As part of the evening, Tremont Caf&eacute; is featuring some Mardi Gras inspired menu items. Shortly after 8 p.m., the Krewe Babulu 5th Annual All Krewe Parade is passing in front of the hotel.
 
The Tremont House 26th Annual Mardi Gras Ball on Feb. 13
Galveston&rsquo;s Mardi Gras celebration peaks during The Tremont House 26th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party celebrating &ldquo;A Chinese New Year&rdquo; on Saturday, Feb. 13. The ball begins at 6 p.m. and tickets are $350 per couple which includes an open bar, an extensive buffet featuring Asian cuisine, live music by The Brew from Austin in the lobby and the Dr. Michael White Jazz Quartet in the dining area. Ball guests will also enjoy prime viewing of the Momus Grand Night Parade as floats and marching bands stop directly in front of the hotel to perform. After the parade, ball goers will venture to the after party in the hotel&rsquo;s ballroom for performances by Chinese cultural dancers Lee&rsquo;s Golden Dragon Dance Troupe from Houston followed by dancing to the sounds of Eclipse Band and Orchestra. Breakfast will be served at the conclusion of the evening. A portion of the proceeds from the ball will benefit Rosenberg Library. The Tremont House is offering a two-night package that includes accommodations, two tickets to the ball on Saturday, Feb l3, 2010 and parade viewing of the Momus Grand Night Parade For Mardi Gras ball reservations, call (409) 763-0300, email mgreservations@wyndham.com or purchase tickets online at www.Galveston.com/MardiGrasBall.
 
Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa and The Tremont House, owned by the George Mitchell family and part of Mitchell Historic Properties, are members of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.Wyndham.com. Both properties participate in the Wyndham Rewards&reg; program, the world&rsquo;s largest lodging loyalty program based on the more than 6,000 participating hotels, and offer the brand&rsquo;s Wyndham ByRequest&reg; personalized benefits including free high speed Internet access and favorite snack and beverage. Wyndham Rewards&reg; points can be redeemed for complimentary hotel stays, airline tickets, name-brand merchandise and dining and shopping gift cards, among other options. In lieu of points, members may elect to earn airline or rail miles with a variety of partners. More information is available at www.wyndhamrewards.com. 

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=483266" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[Galveston&rsquo;s historic hotels, Hotel Galvez and The Tremont House, have joined the Wyndham Grand Collection, an exclusive group of sophisticated hotels around the world known for attentive service, relaxing surroundings and thoughtful touches.
 
&ldquo;The Wyndham Grand Collection is the crown jewel of the Wyndham family with a reputation for providing one-of-a-kind experiences with a compelling local flavor,&rdquo; said Steve Cunningham, complex general manager who oversees both hotels.  &ldquo;Hotel Galvez and The Tremont House both capture the history and local charm of Galveston Island and makes a great addition to the Wyndham Grand Collection.&rdquo;
 
Other Wyndham Grand Collection hotels include Corinthia hotels in Hungary, Portugal and the Czech Republic as well as the Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa, Wyndham Grand in Puerto Rico; the Veneto, Wyndham Grand in Panama City; the Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour; and the collection&rsquo;s latest addition, the luxury Graves 601 Hotel, Wyndham Grand in Minneapolis, among others.
 
Wyndham Grand Collection hotels offer flexible meeting space, elegant ballrooms and audiovisual capabilities suited equally for business and social events.  Hotel Galvez and The Tremont House, both managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., an affiliate of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, were formerly designated Wyndham Historic Hotels. Both are part of Mitchell Historic Properties, owned by the George Mitchell family, and listed on the National Trust Historic Hotels of America.
 
For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.Wyndham.com.  
 
Both properties participate in the Wyndham Rewards&reg; program, the world&rsquo;s largest lodging loyalty program based on the more than 6,000 participating hotels, and offer the brand&rsquo;s Wyndham ByRequest&reg; personalized benefits. Wyndham Rewards&reg; points can be redeemed for complimentary hotel stays, airline tickets, name-brand merchandise and dining and shopping gift cards, among other options. In lieu of points, Wyndham Rewards members may elect to earn airline or rail miles with a variety of participating companies. More information is available at www.wyndhamrewards.com. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=477506" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:37:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Tickets to The Tremont House 26th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 are now available online. The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, will celebrate &ldquo;A Chinese New Year.&rdquo;
                                                                                                    
The ball begins at 6 p.m. and tickets are $350 per couple which includes an open bar, an extensive buffet featuring Asian cuisine, live music by The Brew from Austin in the lobby and the Dr. Michael White Jazz Quartet in the dining area. Ball guests will also enjoy prime viewing of the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade as floats and marching bands stop directly in front of the hotel to perform. After the parade, ball goers will venture to the after party in the hotel&rsquo;s ballroom for performances by Chinese cultural dancers Lee&rsquo;s Golden Dragon Dance Troupe from Houston followed by dancing to the sounds of Eclipse Band and Orchestra. Breakfast will be served at the conclusion of the evening.
 
A portion of the proceeds from the ball will benefit Rosenberg Library, a direct descendant of Texas&rsquo; first public library, which is still recovering from damage sustained from Hurricane Ike.
 
The Tremont House is offering a two-night package that includes accommodations, two tickets to the ball on Saturday, Feb l3, and parade viewing of the Momus Grand Night Parade. The package price is for Feb. 12-14 and starts at $1,000. The weekend includes a Friday night performance by the Dr. Michael White Jazz Quartet from 7p.m. to 10 p.m. with a special Mardi Gras-themed menu items offered in the Tremont Caf&eacute;.
 
The annual ball, hosted by the George Mitchell family, originated in 1985 with the grand opening of The Tremont House and the revival of Galveston Island&rsquo;s city-wide Mardi Gras celebrations. The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is part of Mitchell Historic Properties.  For Mardi Gras ball reservations, call (409) 763-0300, email mgreservations@wyndham.com or purchase tickets online at www.Galveston.com/MardiGrasBall.
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or through a joint-venture partner. For additional information or to make a reservation, go to www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=475018" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:43:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Tremont House: Galveston Hotel - The Tremont House Hosts Exhibit Highlighting 26 Years of Mardi Gras</title>
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The Tremont House&rsquo; first Mardi Gras Ball hosted by Cynthia and George Mitchell was held on Feb. 16, 1985 with the revival of the city&rsquo;s celebration of Mardi Gras in Galveston. In 1985, ball goers were entertained by live performances by the Jim Cullum Jazz Band, Russell Jackson and Brennan&rsquo;s Bunch and the legendary jazz clarinetist Pete Fountain. Ball goers also watched the first Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade as it passed in front of the hotel in grand style. The first mile-long parade was a &ldquo;Salute to the Age of Mythology&rdquo; and drew an estimated 75,000 people.
 
The hotel invites the public to see its collection of Mardi Gras Ball invitations dating back to 1985 during a special exhibit held in conjunction with ArtWalk on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibit is called The Tremont House Celebrates Mardi Gras - 26 years of Celebration through Invitations and Doubloons. Every year, the George Mitchell family produces a custom invitation and accompanying doubloon to celebrate the hotel&rsquo;s annual celebration of Mardi Gras.
 
The Tremont House Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party provides one of the best vantage points to watch the Momus Grand Night Parade. Over the years, the hotel has celebrated Mardi Gras with various themes including its salute to Hollywood, Texas, the Roaring 20&rsquo;s, Broadway, and Circus as well as Parisian Nights, Venetian Nights, Cosmic Carnival, Carnaval de Brazil, Viva Espana, and Viva La Noche just to name a few.
 
This year, The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, celebrates &ldquo;A Chinese New Year&rdquo; at the 26th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010. A portion of the proceeds from the ball benefits Rosenberg Library. For information on these events, call (409) 763-0300, email tremonthouse@wyndham.com, or purchase ball tickets online at www.Galveston.com/MardiGrasBall. Event information is also posted at www.Facebook.com/TremontHouse.
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or through a joint-venture partner. For additional information or to make a reservation, go to www.wyndham.com.
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<title>The Tremont House: Galveston Hotel – The Tremont House Offers New Look to Historic Suites</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, recently unveiled a new look for its historic Belmont Suites.
 
Each floor offers a series of three adjoining suites and parlors. Suites feature an elegant sitting area, guest bathroom, dining table and bar in each parlor. Suites are decorated in a classic neutral palette and furnished with either Baker or McGuire furniture, a custom rug created by Brintons and new classic white plantation shutters. Adjoining bedrooms are furnished with JANUS et Cie headboards and Anichini bedding manufactured in Italy. The Belmont suites continue to give a historic feel with its soaring ceiling and tall windows but now with a charming modern touch. Upon arrival, guests will discover the Belmont suites are stocked with fresh flowers, gourmet snacks and coffee, robes and slippers. Guests also receive complimentary Wi-Fi and turndown service. Additionally, table service is be available in two suites. 
 
The Tremont House is located in the 1879 Leon &amp; H. Blum Building in the heart of historic downtown Galveston. The east section of the hotel houses the newly renovated Belmont Suites. This adjoining building dates back to 1873 and was converted into a hotel in 1909 when it opened as the Royal Hotel.  At this time, the fifth and sixth floors were added. This hotel was later operated as the Palmetto House Hotel and the Belmont Hotel.  It was known as the Belmont Hotel from 1968 until 1979 when a fire damaged the building. The fifth and sixth floors were then removed by the current owners Cynthia and George Mitchell as they made renovations to the hotel in the l980&rsquo;s in preparation for a grand opening in 1985.  The hotel now offers three levels of suites on the second through fourth floors. 
 
The hotel&rsquo;s historic Toujouse Bar dates back to the 1870s and is open daily from 2 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and from 2 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Guests can enjoy live entertainment by country-jazz singer Nina Kay from 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The bar specializes in martinis, single-malt scotches and small-batch bourbons as well as top brands of beer and wine. Additionally, The Rooftop Bar at The Tremont House is open seasonally and offers a bird&rsquo;s-eye view of Galveston.
 
A new Tremont Caf&eacute;, which opened in August 2009, offers Starbucks coffee, specialty flatbread pizza cooked in a brick pizza oven, gourmet and hot pressed sandwiches, salads, soups, house-made pastries and desserts. The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and provides items for room service.  The Tremont House offers complimentary wireless Internet service in the lobby, Tremont Caf&eacute; and in all guest rooms and suites.
 
The Tremont House is owned by Galveston preservationists Cynthia and George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For information call (409) 763-0300 or (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.WyndhamTremontHouse.com. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All hotels are either franchised or managed by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC or an affiliate. For additional information or to make a reservation, go to www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=655841" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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