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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:49:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mardi Gras Galveston Visionary George Mitchell Toasted with Parade and Award Created in His Name</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In 1985, George Mitchell and his wife Cynthia threw one of the biggest Mardi Gras parties that Galveston had witnessed for decades. The Mitchells wanted to recreate the &ldquo;Golden Age of Mardi Gras&rdquo; with krewes, pageantry and parades that Mitchell remembered as a boy. The Mitchells backed a Mardi Gras revival to coincide with the opening of their hotel &ndash; The Tremont House. The 1985 festivities drew an estimated crowd of 75,000 revelers and also marked the resurrection of the 1871 Mardi Gras society krewe, the Knights of Momus. Mitchell collaborated with prominent Galvestonians whose generosity made the first Knights of Momus Parade &ldquo;The Age of Mythology&rdquo; a reality for Galveston. The Momus parade remains the largest and grandest parade of the carnival season.
 
What began as a single parade and ball attracting 75, 000 has now grown to 24 parades, 26 concerts and numerous balls and balcony parties including the 28th Annual Tremont House Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party. This year, Mardi Gras! Galveston 2012 will begin with the Party Gras Procession on Friday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. as recipients of the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award, Joan and Doug McLeod, lead a Dixieland jazz band procession from M&amp;M Restaurant, 2401 Church, to The Tremont House, 2300 Mechanic. The McLeods will be presented with the first George P. Mitchell Award during a ceremony at 5:30 p.m. in front of The Tremont House.
 
The George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Parade, sponsored by Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa and The Tremont House, begins at 7 p.m. as the first parade of the Mardi Gras season in Galveston. The parade will include a special appearance by the Budweiser Clydesdales, marching bands, festive floats and beads galore. The parade begins in front of The Tremont House and continues throughout the Mardi Gras Uptown Entertainment District.
 
Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, located on the beachfront, is offering a Mardi Gras Package during both weekends which includes tickets to the Mardi Gras Entertainment District, round-trip transportation and breakfast.  The Tremont House, located in the heart of the Mardi Gras Entertainment District, will salute &ldquo;The Golden Era of Motown&rdquo; during its 28th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. During the evening, guests can enjoy a special appearance by The Legacy of The Temptations presented by Legends in Concert. Tickets for the ball are available at galveston.com/mardigrasball/.
 
A full calendar of Mardi Gras festivities is available at MardiGrasGalveston.com.
                                                                                                                         
About The Tremont House
The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is owned by Galveston preservationist George Mitchell as part of Mitchell Historic Properties. The Tremont House is a 119-room European style boutique hotel located in the heart of historic downtown Galveston Island within walking distance of an array of shops, museums, attractions and galleries.  The hotel, which is located in the 1879 Leon and H. Blum Building, features 14,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a bistro-style caf&eacute;, fitness center and two bars for entertainment - the 1888 Toujouse Bar and The Rooftop Bar. For reservations, call (409) 763-0300 or visit www.WyndhamTremontHouse.com.
 
About Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa
Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is the only historic beachfront hotel on the Texas Gulf Coast. This 224-room, century-old hotel offers 13,000 square feet of meeting space, a 9,763-square-foot spa, fitness center, full-service restaurant, lobby bar and pool with a swim-up bar. The hotel is rated four diamonds by AAA and is owned by Galveston preservationist George Mitchell as part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.WyndhamHotelGalvez.com.
 
About Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.Wyndham.com<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=687895" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:14:10 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Out of Town: Texas Coast, Galveston, Corpus Christi and South Padre (South Florida Gay News)</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:08:31 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Tremont House to Host 28th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, has announced that its 28th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. will salute &ldquo;The Golden Era of Motown.&rdquo; During the evening, guests can enjoy a special appearance by The Legacy of The Temptations presented by Legends in Concert.
                                                                                                    
For $200 per person, this premier Mardi Gras event includes an open bar, an extensive buffet and live music performed by three bands including New Orleans&rsquo; Dr. Michael White Jazz Quartet. Party-goers will enjoy prime viewing of the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade as floats and marching bands pass in front of the hotel. After the parade, the night&rsquo;s festivities continue into the morning in the hotel&rsquo;s ballroom which will be converted to a classic lounge from the 1960s. The Legacy of The Temptations presented by Legends in Concert will set the tone for the evening followed by Houston&rsquo;s Eclipse Band and Orchestra as they perform the unforgettable songs of Diana Ross &amp; The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Jackson 5 and other Motown greats. Breakfast will be served in the ballroom beginning at 11:00 p.m. Dress for the event is black tie or Motown glamour- themed costume.
 
A portion of the proceeds from the ball will benefit Galveston Sustainable Communities Alliance (GSCA), a non-profit organization dedicated to creating sustainable and holistic neighborhood revitalization through education, mixed-income housing and community development that provides increased opportunities for Galveston residents.
 
In celebration of Mardi Gras, The Tremont House is offering a two-night package that includes accommodations for two, valet parking and two tickets to the ball and breakfast. The package, available Feb. 17 &ndash; 19, starts at $899 for double occupancy. The weekend begins with an intimate Friday night preview performance by the Dr. Michael White Jazz Quartet in the hotel lobby from 7 to 10 p.m., culminating with Mardi Gras ball on Saturday.
 
Tickets for the ball will be available for purchase online at www.galveston.com/mardigrasball.com. The annual event, 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.
 
About The Tremont House
The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is owned by Galveston preservationist George Mitchell as part of Mitchell Historic Properties. The Tremont House is a 119-room European style boutique hotel located in the heart of historic downtown Galveston Island within walking distance of an array of shops, museums, attractions and galleries.  The hotel, which is located in the 1879 Leon and H. Blum Building, features 14,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a bistro-style caf&eacute;, fitness center and two bars for entertainment - the 1888 Toujouse Bar and The Rooftop Bar. For reservations, call (409) 763-0300 or visit www.WyndhamTremontHouse.com.
 
About Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.Wyndham.com<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=685933" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>See what's new in Galveston</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:07:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston's grand hotels offer manly pleasures</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:39:39 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Executive Chef Patrick Havard, The Tremont House</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Executive Chef Patrick Havard Adds a Taste of Texas to The Tremont House
 
Executive Chef Patrick Havard joined the staff at The Tremont House in April 2011. Havard spent the last ten years at the Four Seasons Hotel in Houston and worked most recently as chef tournant before coming to The Tremont House. He studied at The Art Institute of Houston Culinary Program and developed a love for cooking by preparing South Texas regional cuisine. 
 
Havard is a fan of Texas made products and has incorporated his favorite Texas cheeses to the sharing plates on the menu at The Rooftop Bar at The Tremont House. He has added a fresh daily soup, a Cuban style Panini with pulled pork and a short rib and blue cheese flatbread to the Tremont Caf&eacute; menu. Daily soup specials now include mushroom bisque; shrimp, poblano and corn chowder; white bean soup; classic French onion; and tortilla soup. On weekends, guests can order the hotel&rsquo;s award winning seafood gumbo.
 
Havard is plans to add a New Orleans style BBQ shrimp and grits dish, crab cakes and jambalaya to the menu. In addition to overseeing the menu at the hotel&rsquo;s Tremont Caf&eacute;, Havard oversees all meal preparation for all special events and banquets, weddings and room service.
 
Q &amp; A with Executive Chef Patrick Havard of The Tremont House
Who taught you how to cook? 
I&rsquo;m self-taught.
 
What is the most important tool to have in the kitchen?
The most important tool in the kitchen is a good chef&rsquo;s knife. I use a Sabatier; it's a classic style French made knife. But, any well-made knife will do.
 
What is your favorite item on the menu at your restaurant?
I love the BBQ flatbread in the Tremont Caf&eacute;.
 
If you could only prepare one final meal, what would be on your menu?
Fried chicken, gravy, dirty rice and a bowl of gumbo would be on the menu.
 
Who is your role model for cooking?
It changes a lot, I like chefs who push the limit, have respect for classics and always strive to put out good food. Also, I appreciate chefs who take the time to teach.
 
What advice do you have for aspiring chefs?
Never stop learning and realize that whatever situation you are in, you can learn something. Having a good attitude is more important than talent any day.
 
What is your favorite spice or spices?
Some spices I enjoy are juniper, cumin, fennel seed, smoked paprika and a good Cajun blend (I really like Paul Prudhomme's blend).

About The Tremont House
The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is part of Mitchell Historic Properties and is managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc. The Tremont House is a 119-room European style boutique hotel located in the heart of historic downtown Galveston Island. This historic hotel features 14,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, a bistro-style caf&eacute;, fitness center and two bars for entertainment &ndash; the 1888 Toujouse Bar and The Rooftop Bar. For more information or reservations, call (409) 763-0300 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&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=682230" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:15:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston Island: Tremont House</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:11:24 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Tremont House Unveils New Look for The Rooftop Bar</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, has unveiled a new sophisticated, modern lounge atmosphere for The Rooftop Bar, located four stories above street level on the hotel&rsquo;s roof and offering a spectacular view of Galveston&rsquo;s historic downtown and harbor. The bar&rsquo;s traditional wrought iron seating has been replaced with cozy sectional seating areas and bar high tables and chairs. In the evenings, the rooftop takes on a soft glow with new illuminated pots and eight-foot, lighted Manzanita tree.
 
&ldquo;The Rooftop Bar at The Tremont House offers an amazing bird&rsquo;s-eye view of Galveston,&rdquo; says The Tremont House Hotel Manager Marty Miles. &ldquo;This new design and d&eacute;cor now offers more seating and an inviting environment where guests can enjoy a cocktail, relax and unwind.&rdquo;
 
In celebration of summer, The Rooftop Bar is offering a signature seasonal cocktail: a top-shelf margarita with a St. Germaine Elderflower liqueur floater. Additionally, the bar offers its Rooftop Sharing Plates featuring an array of international meats including ham, p&acirc;t&eacute;, sausages, Italian Spec-smoked prosciutto, Herbes de Provence-crusted dry salami, green peppercorn salami, Rosette de Lyn salami and mortadella. Locally-sourced Texas cheese offerings include &ldquo;Redneck Cheddar&rdquo; and &ldquo;Paragon&rdquo; from Dublin, Texas, as well as &ldquo;Deep Ellum Blue&rdquo; and &ldquo;Hoja Santa,&rdquo; produced in Dallas.
 
The Tremont House is the only hotel in Galveston that features an open-air rooftop venue. The Rooftop Bar is open Wednesday through Saturday, weather permitting, each week during the evenings.
 
The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, is part of Mitchell Historic Properties and is managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc. For more information or reservations, call (409) 763-0300 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&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=679267" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:18:34 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Tremont House Named One of the World’s Best Hotels on Expedia&#174; Insiders’ Select™ List</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Expedia&reg; has named The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and a National Trust Historic Hotel of America, among the top-ranked hotels in the world on this year&rsquo;s Expedia Insiders&rsquo; Select&trade; list. The Tremont House is one of only seven hotels in Texas that made the list.
 
According to Expedia, the Insiders&rsquo; Select list formally recognizes individual hotels worldwide that consistently deliver excellent service, a great overall experience and a notable value.  The full list represents just 500 of the world&rsquo;s top-ranked hotels out of more than 130,000 properties offered by Expedia, one of the world&rsquo;s leading online travel sites. 
 
&ldquo;We are pleased that our commitment to exceptional service has put The Tremont House among the best hotels in the world, as acknowledged by Expedia travelers,&rdquo; says Hotel Manager Marty Miles. &ldquo;We are looking forward to a great summer and our guests can continue to expect the highest levels of service at our historic downtown hotel.&rdquo;
 
The 2011 Expedia Insiders&rsquo; Select&trade; list is compiled based upon more than 500,000 annual Guest Reviews collected by Expedia value ratings and the local market expertise of more than 500 Expedia hotel experts in local markets worldwide. The result, an easy-to-browse list, provides travelers with a powerful way to find the ideal hotel using the trusted insight of other travelers. The Insiders&rsquo; Select list showcases the diverse selection of travel destinations and hotel properties. For more information, visit www.expedia.com/insidersselect.
 
About The Tremont House
The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is located in the heart of The Strand National Historic Landmark District and offers a blend of 19th century charm and 20th century sophistication. The 119-room hotel, including 17 suites, is conveniently located within walking distance of numerous shops, galleries, restaurants and historic attractions and remains the only historic downtown hotel in Galveston.
The Tremont House is owned by the George Mitchell family and part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations, call (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.wyndham.com. 
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.wyndham.com.   <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=675952" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:00:20 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Tremont House Named as One of the Top-Ranked Hotels on Expedia&#174; Insiders’ Select™ List</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Expedia&reg; has named The Tremont House, A Wyndham Grand Hotel &amp; National Trust Historic Hotel of America, among the top-ranked hotels on this year&rsquo;s Expedia Insiders&rsquo; Select&trade; list. The Tremont House was one of only seven hotels in Texas that made the listing. The Insiders&rsquo; Select list formally recognizes individual hotels worldwide that consistently deliver excellent service, a great overall experience and a notable value.  The full list represents only 500 of Expedia&rsquo;s top-ranked hotels selected from the more than 130,000 properties offered by Expedia&reg;, the world&rsquo;s largest online travel company. 
 
&ldquo;We are pleased that our commitment to exceptional service has put The Tremont House among the best hotels in the world as acknowledged by Expedia travelers,&rdquo; says Hotel Manager Marty Miles. &ldquo;We are looking forward to a great summer and our guests can continue to expect a high level of service at our historic downtown hotel.&rdquo;
 
The 2011 Expedia Insiders&rsquo; Select&trade; list is compiled based on the more than 500,000 annual Guest Reviews collected by Expedia, combined with a value rating and the local market expertise of more than 500 Expedia employees in local markets worldwide, resulting in an easy-to-browse list that provides travelers with a powerful way to find the perfect hotel using the trusted insight of other travelers like them. The list showcases the diverse selection of travel destinations and hotel properties. For more information, visit www.expedia.com/insidersselect.
 
About The Tremont House
The Tremont House is located in the heart of The Strand National Historic Landmark District. The hotel offers a blend of 19th century charm and 20th century sophistication and remains the only historic downtown hotel in Galveston. The 119-room hotel, including 17 suites, is conveniently located within walking distance of numerous shops, galleries, restaurants and historic attractions.
The Tremont House is owned by the George Mitchell family and part of Mitchell Historic Properties. 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=675764" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:27:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston Makes Hurricane Ike history with a beautiful refurbishment and landmark to celebrate</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:29:26 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Gulf States of Mind</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:53:14 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mitchell Day celebrates history</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:29:17 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Tremont House ball to spotlight Indian food</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 23:12:08 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Historic Hotels Sponsor New Galveston Mardi Gras Parade</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa and The Tremont House, both Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotels, will present a new Mardi Gras! Galveston parade entitled &ldquo;A Salute to George Mitchell&rdquo; on Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. This new parade is the first parade in downtown Galveston&rsquo;s Mardi Gras entertainment district scheduled for the 2011 carnival season. Prior to the start of the parade at 5 p.m., Mayor Joe Jaworski will present a city proclamation declaring Friday, Feb. 25 as &ldquo;George Mitchell Day&rdquo; in front of The Tremont House, 2300 Mechanic.
 
&ldquo;A Salute to George Mitchell&rdquo; honors Galveston native George Mitchell, a philanthropist, developer and owner of Mitchell Historic Properties who played a pivotal role in reviving the city-wide celebration of Mardi Gras in 1985, which coincided with the grand opening of The Tremont House. The hotel has hosted an annual Mardi Gras ball and parade viewing party during the second weekend of Mardi Gras since its opening.
 
&ldquo;Mr. Mitchell and other prominent Galvestonians had the vision to expand private Mardi Gras celebrations into something bigger and grander which, in turn, stimulated Galveston&rsquo;s economy,&rdquo; said Mike Dean, president of Yaga&rsquo;s Entertainment, Inc. &ldquo;In following with his initial vision, this new parade and added entertainment will provide revelers with a festive reason to come down early on Friday to kick off the first weekend of Mardi Gras in Galveston.&rdquo;
 
The parade will begin in front of The Tremont House at 2300 Mechanic and will travel east to 21st Street, north to Strand, west to 25th Street, south to Mechanic, east to 21st Street, and north on 21st Street, ending at Pier 21.&ldquo;A Salute to George Mitchell&rdquo; is one of sixteen parades and processions held in conjunction with Galveston&rsquo;s Mardi Gras celebration. Galveston&rsquo;s new, gated Mardi Gras entertainment district is coordinated by Yaga&rsquo;s Entertainment, Inc., and will feature two stages of live entertainment and multiple parades to entertain revelers. Admission to the entertainment district, now referred to as the new Uptown Entertainment District, is $10 in advance or $15 at the gate. Admission will be charged from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturdays.
 
During both weekends of Mardi Gras, Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa will offer two-night package which includes valet parking, breakfast, two tickets to the Uptown Entertainment District and shuttle service. The Tremont House will host its Mardi Gras &ldquo;Enchantment of India&rdquo; Ball and Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, March 5. To make reservations and purchase tickets, visit www.Galveston.com/MardiGrasBall.
 
Hotel Galvez &amp; Spa and The Tremont House are both Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotels and National Trust Historic Hotels of America and 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&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=670668" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<title>New Hotel Profile on The Tremont House on About.com</title>
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<title>The Tremont House to Feature Indian Menu for Mardi Gras Ball</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, announced its 27th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party will celebrate &ldquo;The Enchantment of India&rdquo; with an extensive Indian appetizer and dinner buffet menu. Tickets for the ball on Saturday, March 5, are $200 per person and are available online.
                                                                                                    
Passed appetizers will include chicken tikka, a mix of shish chicken, beef and lamb kebabs and paneer tikkas. The dinner buffet will offer palak paneer, Navratan curry, Dal Makhani, butter chicken, shrimp coconut curry, leg of lamb Shahjahangri, rice pilaf, naan and raita. For dessert, guest will enjoy a variety of traditional Indian sweets.
 
Beginning at 6 p.m., this premier Mardi Gras event includes an open bar and live music by Houston&rsquo;s Eclipse and the Dr. Michael White Jazz Quartet of New Orleans. Houston&rsquo;s top DJ, Yogi-G, will also provide Indian music, while cultural dancers, drummers and Bollywood dance lessons will entertain guests. Ball-goers will enjoy prime viewing of the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade in an exclusive, gated area as floats and marching bands pass in front of the hotel. After the parade, the party continues in the hotel&rsquo;s ballroom with Indian Bollywood and cultural entertainment followed by dancing and the sounds of Eclipse. Breakfast will be served to guests in the ballroom beginning at 11:00 p.m.  Dress for the event is black tie or Indian-themed attire.  
 
A portion of the proceeds from the ball will benefit the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering education and village development in rural India. The Ekal movement is the largest grassroots, non-government education initiative in India, operating in over 34,000 villages and educating over one million children.
 
In conjunction with the Mardi Gras celebration, The Tremont House is offering a two-night package that includes accommodations for two for two nights, valet parking, two tickets to the ball and viewing of the Momus Grand Night Parade. The package is available March 4 through March 6 and starts at $775 for two nights for double occupancy. Guests who book this package can begin the Mardi Gras weekend at The Tremont House with a Friday night performance by the Dr. Michael White Jazz Quartet from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
 
The annual event, 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 more information, contact The Tremont House at (409) 763-0300 or email mgreservations@wyndham.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&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) Wyndham &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=669666" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:00:40 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>The Tremont House to Host 27th Annual Mardi Gras Ball &amp; Parade Viewing Party</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand&reg; Hotel, announced that tickets to its 27th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, March 5, are now available online. This year&rsquo;s event, beginning at 6 p.m., will celebrate &ldquo;The Enchantment of India.&rdquo;
                                                                                                    
Tickets to the ball are $200 per person. This premier Mardi Gras event includes an open bar, an extensive buffet featuring Indian cuisine and live music performed by Houston&rsquo;s Eclipse and the Dr. Michael White Jazz Quartet of New Orleans. Houston&rsquo;s top DJ, Yogi-G, will also provide Indian music, while cultural dancers, drummers and Bollywood dance lessons will entertain guests. Ball-goers will enjoy prime viewing of the Knights of Momus Grand Night Parade in an exclusive, gated area as floats and marching bands pass in front of the hotel. Breakfast will be served to guests in the hotel ballroom beginning at 11:00 p.m.  Dress for the event is black tie or Indian-themed attire.  
 
A portion of the proceeds from the ball will benefit the Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering education and village development in rural India. The Ekal movement is the largest grassroots, non-government education initiative in India, operating in over 34,000 villages and educating over one million children.
 
In conjunction with the Mardi Gras celebration, The Tremont House is offering a two-night package that includes accommodations for two for two nights, valet parking, two tickets to the ball and viewing of the Momus Grand Night Parade. The package is available March 4 through March 6 and starts at $775 for two nights for double occupancy. Guests who book this package can begin the Mardi Gras weekend at The Tremont House with a Friday night performance by the Dr. Michael White Jazz Quartet from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
 
The annual event, 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 more information, contact The Tremont House at (409) 763-0300 or email mgreservations@wyndham.com.
 
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham&reg; hotels are either franchised by the company or managed by Wyndham Hotel Management, Inc., one of its affiliates or through a joint-venture partner. Additional information and reservations for all Wyndham hotels are available by calling (800) WYNDHAM &ndash; (800) 996-3426 &ndash; or visiting www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=669235" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:16:54 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Indian Food and Jewelry Featured During ArtWalk at The Tremont House</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Tremont House will host a book signing and Indian spice sampling during the January 22 ArtWalk from 6 to 9 p.m. with author Shubhra Ramineni, author of Entice with Spice,  Easy Indian Recipes for Busy People. The book has been awarded the 2010 Gourmand World Cookbook Award for &ldquo;Best Indian Cuisine Book&rdquo; in the United States. 
 
&ldquo;With the launch of my new cookbook and recently celebrating my baby girl&rsquo;s first birthday, it has been quite an eventful year,&rdquo; says Ramineni. &ldquo;I am so happy to get so many fantastic reviews for Entice with Spice, Easy Recipes for Busy People.&rdquo;
In addition to the book signing, guests can also view Mumbai and Varanasi Handmade Indian Jewelry Collections by Richa Gulati of Mala Handmade of New York. This Indian themed ArtWalk event ties in with The Tremont House's Enchantment of India Mardi Gras Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, March 5.
 
Tickets to The Tremont House 27th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, March 5 are available online. The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, will celebrate &ldquo;The Enchantment of India.&rdquo; The Tremont House is also offering a two-night package.
 
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. For additional information or to make a reservation, go to www.wyndham.com.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=668907" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:01:42 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Contestant share gumbo tips</title>
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<title>What I did on my summer vacation by Dixie Frantz</title>
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<title>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=657687" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:49:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>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=657244" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:11:10 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>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>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=655690" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 16:31:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Can't Resist Galveston</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 16:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>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>Spring Breakers Venture to Island</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:31:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Tremont Caf&#233; Launches New Bistro Style Menu</title>
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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=582977" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:51:26 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>KHOU.com photos from The Tremont House Ball</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:27:18 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>For 25 years, the good times have rolled again</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:00:49 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Hotel add Asian flair to Mardi Gras Ball</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:36:48 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>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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<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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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:20:18 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston Hotel Mardi Gras Ball Tickets Now Available Online</title>
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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=475017" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:43:56 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>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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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:11:09 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Mardi Gras Ball at The Tremont House in Galveston</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:46:21 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>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=655840" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:54:59 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston Hotel - The Tremont House Hosts 26th Annual Mardi Gras Ball Celebrating the Chinese New Year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Join lion dancers, dragon dancers and revelers as The Tremont House, a Wyndham Grand Hotel, celebrates &ldquo;A Chinese New Year&rdquo; at their 26th Annual Mardi Gras Ball and Parade Viewing Party on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010. 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 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.
 
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 weekend includes a Friday night performance by the Dr. Michael White Jazz Quartet from 7 &ndash;to 10 p.m. with 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 or e-mail mgreservations@wyndham.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 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=385428" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:05:58 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston Hotel – The Tremont House to Offer Getaway for the Holidays</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Escape the crowded malls during the busy holiday season and explore shops in Galveston&rsquo;s historic downtown as part of The Tremont House Getaway for the Holidays package. Galveston&rsquo;s only historic downtown hotel invites guests to enjoy a quiet getaway this holiday season. The Tremont House Getaway for the Holidays package includes discounts to downtown merchants, two tickets to Moody Gardens Festival of Lights, a 20 percent discount at Tremont Caf&eacute; and a 15 percent discount on a special holiday-themed treatment at The Spa at the Hotel Galvez.
 
The Tremont House is conveniently located within walking distance to various shops, boutiques, restaurants, galleries and attractions. The package, available Dec. 1 through Dec. 31, excluding Dec. 4 and Dec. 5, is $435 for a two-night stay on Friday and Saturday or $135 for a one-night stay Sunday through Thursday, based on double occupancy. An additional night during the week can be added for $105 plus tax.
 
In addition to shopping downtown, Galveston will celebrate the holidays with events at Saengerfest Park on Saturdays. The Grand 1894 Opera House and ETC at the Strand Theatre will also feature holiday-themed shows in December. The Grand 1894 Opera House will host the City of Houston Ballet for their performance of &ldquo;The Nutcracker&rdquo; on Dec. 12 and 13.  ETC at the Strand Theatre (East-End Theatre Company), located across the street from The Tremont House, will present &ldquo;A Broadway Christmas Carol&rdquo; on Thursdays through Sundays through Dec. 19. Tickets are available directly through the theaters. 
 
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 Rooftop Bar at The Tremont House, which is open seasonally, is currently open from 5 to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Tremont Caf&eacute; 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, a Wyndham Historic Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is owned by Galveston preservationists Cynthia and George Mitchell and part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations, call (409) 763-0300, (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.WyndhamTremontHouse.com and see special offers. 
 
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=355033" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston Hotel – The Tremont House to Offer Thanksgiving Getaway</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Galveston&rsquo;s only historic downtown hotel invites guests to enjoy a quiet getaway for Thanksgiving this holiday season. The Tremont House Thanksgiving Getaway package includes two tickets to Moody Gardens Festival of Lights, a &ldquo;Thank You Special for Two&rdquo; at The Spa at the Hotel Galvez, a 20 percent discount at the Tremont Caf&eacute; and a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet served at The Tremont House on Thursday, Nov. 26.
 
The Spa&rsquo;s &ldquo;Thank You Special for Two&rdquo; offers either a 50 percent discount on the second treatment for one guest or a 50 percent discount on the first treatment for a second guest. The discount at Tremont Caf&eacute; does not include a discount on the Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet. The package, available Nov. 25-28, is $325 for a two-night stay on Wednesday and Thanksgiving Thursday or $395 for a two-night stay on Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, is based on double occupancy. An additional night on Saturday can be added to the latter package for $175.
 
Guests staying at the hotel on Friday evening can also enjoy the Hotel Galvez Holiday Lighting Celebration from 6 to 8 p.m. This event kicks off the holiday season in Galveston. Galveston will continue to celebrate the holidays with events at Saengerfest Park in downtown Galveston on Saturday.  
 
The Tremont House, a Wyndham Historic Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is owned by Galveston preservationists Cynthia and George Mitchell and is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For reservations, call (409) 763-0300, (800) WYNDHAM, or visit www.WyndhamTremontHouse.com and see special offers. 
 
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=354402" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:29:04 GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Guests can see Something Old, Something New: Galveston’s Distinctive Architecture as depicted in Historic Postcards and Paintings from the Rosenberg Library’s Collection as part of ArtWalk at The Tremont House, 2300 Ship’s Mechanic Row, on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 6 – 9 pm. Something Old, Something New will feature color postcards and paintings highlighting Galveston’s historic buildings and their unique architectural traits.  The presentation will include postcards from the early 1900s to the 1950s, including many images from the Forshey Collection. Featured buildings include Union Station, Tremont Hotel (1872-1928), and the original John Sealy Hospital.
 
Rocky and Sherrie Forshey donated more than 700 postcards of Galveston to The Galveston and Texas History Center at Rosenberg Library in February 2009. This is the final presentation of postcards from this collection that has been featured during ArtWalk.
 
Guests at the exhibit will have the opportunity to purchase reproductions of some historic postcards and other images that are part of Rosenberg Library’s collection. Sales will benefit the Rosenberg Library. Rosenberg Library, located at 23rd and Sealy, suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Ike.  The Library is currently serving the public as it continues to rebuild.  To make donations toward the recovery of Rosenberg Library visit www.Rosenberg-Library.org or call (409) 763-8854.
 
The Tremont House, a Wyndham Historic Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is owned by Galveston preservationists Cynthia and 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), 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=354357" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:50:02 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston Hotel – The Tremont House Annual Mardi Gras Ball Returns to Hotel</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Tremont House is pleased to host its 26th Annual Mardi Gras Ball, A Celebration of The Chinese New Year as part of Mardi Gras! Galveston 2010.  Proceeds from the ball will benefit Rosenberg Library, Texas&rsquo; first public library. The hotel will celebrate the ball&rsquo;s return to its original location. The annual ball, hosted by owners Cynthia and George Mitchell and the Mitchell family, was held at Hotel Galvez in 2009 while The Tremont House was renovated following Hurricane Ike. Ball tickets are $350 per couple and include an open bar, performances by Chinese cultural dancers, two bands, dancing, parade viewing, a dinner buffet, and a breakfast to complete the evening. The Tremont House is offering a two-night package that includes accommodations, two tickets to the ball on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 and parade viewing of the Momus Grand Night Parade.  The package price is for Feb. 12-14, 2010 and starts at $1,100. 
 
Cynthia and George Mitchell hosted the first Tremont House Mardi Gras Ball with the grand opening of The Tremont House in 1985 and revival of Mardi Gras! Galveston. The Tremont House, a Wyndham&reg; Historic Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is part of Mitchell Historic Properties. For Mardi Gras ball reservations, call (409) 763-0300 or email mgreservations@wyndham.com.  <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=315583" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
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<title>Galveston’s Rosenberg Library to Exhibit Historic Postcards at The Tremont House</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Guests can see Seaside City: Galveston, Texas: Historic Postcards and Paintings from the Rosenberg Library&rsquo;s Collection as part of ArtWalk at The Tremont House, 2300 Ship&rsquo;s Mechanic Row, on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 6 &ndash; 9 pm. Seaside City will feature color postcards and paintings pertaining to Galveston as a maritime city with a focus on ships and boats; harbor and wharf scenes; &ldquo;King Cotton&rdquo;; commercial and sport fishing; passenger liners; and pleasure boats.  The presentation will include postcards from the early 1900s to 1950s from the Forshey Collection. It will also display maritime themed paintings from the Rosenberg Library&rsquo;s collection.
Rocky and Sherrie Forshey donated more than 700 postcards of Galveston to The Galveston and Texas History Center at Rosenberg Library in February 2009. This is the second -presentation of-postcards from this collection that has been featured during ArtWalk.
Guests at the exhibit will have the opportunity to purchase reproductions of some historic postcards and other images that are part of Rosenberg Library&rsquo;s collection. Sales will benefit the Rosenberg Library. This is the second exhibit of a series from Rosenberg Library that will be held in conjunction with ArtWalk at The Tremont House. The next ArtWalk is scheduled on Nov. 28.  
Rosenberg Library, located at 23rd and Sealy, suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Ike.  The Library is currently serving the public as it continues to rebuild.  To make donations toward the recovery of Rosenberg Library visit www.Rosenberg-Library.org or call (409) 763-8854.
The Tremont House, a Wyndham Historic Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is owned by Galveston preservationists Cynthia and 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), 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=267794" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:57:19 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Galveston Hotel - The Tremont House Opens New Gourmet Cyber Cafe</title>
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GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (August 20, 2009) – The Tremont House, A Wyndham Historic Hotel, has opened the new Tremont Café. This gourmet cyber café features Starbucks® coffee, house-made pastries, a pizza oven, gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts. The Café, which replaces 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 will also receive complimentary valet parking. Breakfast items include quiche, a tasty egg sandwich, breakfast burrito and breakfast pizza as well as assorted pastries. In addition to freshly brewed Starbucks ® Organic Serena Blend coffee, the café will offer Tazo teas, espresso, cappuccino and juices. Lunch and dinner options range from salads and deli sandwiches to gourmet pizzas. Menu items include: 
Gourmet Salads 

Romano Caesar 
Texas Steak Salad 
Curry Chicken &amp; Mango 
Seafood Cobb 
Greek SaladDeli and Panini items 

Café Club 
Hot Texas Roast Beef 
Harbor-Side Hoagie 
Trio Crois-Sliders 
Basil Pesto Chicken Panini 
Sausalito Turkey Panini 
Fajita Beef PaniniGourmet Pizzas 

Classic Pizza 
Spanakopizza 
Mac-n-Cheese Pizza 
Wild Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Flatbread 
Pizza Bianco 
The Paisano (Shaved Mortadella, Roasted Peppers, Italian Sausage &amp; Provolone Cheese) 
Texas Two Step with BBQ beef and jack cheeseBrick oven specialties 

Brick Oven Rack of Lamb 
Cider Cured Pork Tenderloin 
8 Layer Tuscan Lasagna 
Classic Chicken Pot PieJerry Helminski, complex Chef of Hotel Galvez, The Tremont House and Harbor House, created the menu for the new restaurant. Tremont Café 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 menu is a fusion of classic favorites with fun and whimsical twists,” says Helminski. “Like our menu says ‘your belly will love our deli’ although we are more than just a deli!” The Tremont House, a Wyndham Historic Hotel and National Trust Historic Hotel of America, is owned by Galveston preservationists Cynthia and 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, part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies (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 additional information or to make a reservation, go to http://www.wyndham.com/.<img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=215846" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:57:37 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>What’s New at The Tremont House</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Tremont House Reopens – June 2009
 
The Tremont House reopened on June 1 following a first floor renovation following Hurricane Ike which struck Galveston on Sept. 13, 2008. The hotel’s fully restored lobby and Toujouse Bar area continues to give the feel of a European-style hotel decorated in black, white, and grey while decorated with new JANUS et Cie furniture, new white Calacatta marble throughout the first level and an expanded front desk to serve guests. The hotel now offers complimentary Wi-Fi in the lobby and sleeping rooms. The hotel also took this opportunity to update the hallways on the upper floors and renovate the Belmont Suites.
 
The hotel’s popular historic Toujouse Bar, which dates back to the 1870s, was not damaged and continues to feature live entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings. The hotel now operates The Rooftop Bar on weekends, specializing in frozen drinks and wine by the glass. The hotel has converted space on the first floor to a new 700 square foot meeting room with windows facing Mitchell Street (24th Street) bringing the hotel’s total meeting space to 14,700 square feet.
 
The hotel’s remodeled fitness center is equipped with Paramount weight equipment, as well Precor treadmills, elliptical cross trainers and cycles all fitted with 12-inch personal flat screen television screens and MP3 and iPod docking stations. 
 
The Tremont House Introduces New Tremont Cafe – Anticipating August 2009 Opening
 
Tremont Café is following the current trend of offering a Wi-Fi café to appeal to travelers’ mobile computing needs. The café will feature 42-inch plasma monitors, Internet booths and complimentary wireless Internet access and printing. The café will feature Starbucks coffee, pastries, a pizza oven, gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts. The Café will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as provide items for room service.
 
Davidson Ballroom Renovated – Completed June 2009 
 
The hotel’s adjacent Davidson Ballroom located in the Davidson Building has been completely renovated under the direction of Sheridan Lorenz and Lori Mitchell, daughter and granddaughter of Cynthia and George Mitchell, owners of the hotel. A lighting fixture dating back to the late 1800’s and formerly located in the original Mardi Gras Museum has been added to the ceiling above the staircase. The ballroom is decorated with window treatments using Brunchwig &amp; Fils fabric, Maharam wall covering, Baldinger sconces and custom made carpeting from England. The 7,946 square foot Davidson Ballroom can hold up to 700 people for a standing reception and 500 for a seated dinner. The newly renovated Davidson Annex, located on the first floor, can host up to 100 people. 
 
Allergen and germ free guestrooms – Completed June 2009
 
The Tremont House is now offers Wyndham ClearAir Rooms with the PURE system. The PURE system provides allergen- and germ-free guestrooms through a seven-step air purification process where 98-100 percent of all viruses and bacteria are eliminated. All room surfaces are treated to remove and hinder contaminants. As part of this process, a tea tree oil cartridge is installed that acts as a natural disinfectant. The PURE system, which is recognized by the FDA as a class II medical device, is the most comprehensive allergy-friendly system in the hospitality industry. ClearAir sleeping rooms are an optional upgrade. In sleeping rooms, the air is filtered every 15 minutes. <img src="http://pressroom.mitchellhistoricproperties.com/rss.ashx?id=178930" height="1" width="1" />]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:57:01 GMT</pubDate>
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