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HEN UP HOSTS COOPSTOCK, THE FIRST EVER CONCERT FOR CHICKENS

Hen Up® Organic Food for Chickens is partnering with chicken owners to host backyard concerts

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October 3, 2021

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ARDEN HILLS, Minn., Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hen Up® Organic Food for Chickens presents Coopstock™, the first-ever backyard concerts exclusively for chickens. The concerts will feature live music and their owners and others can come, too.

“Chickens are known for their personalities, and they thrive on stimulation and engagement. So we wanted to celebrate that and have some fun with them by hosting live concerts from their coop,” said Scott Schraufnagel, director of marketing communications, Hen Up.

Anita Leadbetter hosted the first Coopstock in North Yarmouth, Maine, on September 12. “Our chickens love country music, so it was fun to host one of our favorite bands to play for our girls,” said Leadbetter.

Leadbetter and her 30 fluffy Silkie chickens and Cochin Bantam hens hosted about 40 of their close family and friends to enjoy a live country music band, 2 for Jackson, a country duo.

“Our chickens bring us so much joy and entertainment, not to mention delicious eggs,” said Leadbetter. “Of course, we want to thank them for their cuteness and all their hard laying work by making sure they are taken care of in the best way possible. We make sure they are fed a yummy, healthy and well-balanced diet by providing Hen Up.”

Backyard chicken owners, friends and family can follow other events on Facebook or Instagram, as five others host concerts across the country for their feathered friends to shake their tailfeathers. Other concert hosts include:

Faith Jablonski – Saugus, Mass., with her 13 hens
Lina Forrestal – Flemington, N.J., and her 33 hens
Miranda Anderson – Richmond, Va., with her six hens
Hanna Smith – St. Augustine, Fla., and her 12 hens
Amanda Heck – Nashville, Ill., with her 12 hens

“Chickens bring obvious joy to their owners, so we’re encouraging anyone who has their own flock to share the joy of music with their hens and host their own Coopstock,” said Schraufnagel.

A Coopstock Spotify playlist is available for backyard chicken owners to play for their flock while hosting their own Coopstock event.

For more information on how to balance an active lifestyle for backyard chickens with the proper nutrition to help them thrive, visit henuporganics.com.

About Hen Up
Hen Up® Organic Food for Chickens offers nourishing, non-GMO products made with good stuff from the farm like ancient grains, superfoods and other ingredients that read like a grocery list. From freshly hatched chicks to egg-layin’ ladies, our products provide balanced nutrition and all the essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids chickens need. Hen Up is a friendly little brand that’s proud to be part of Land O’Lakes, Inc., a farmer-owned cooperative. Find out more at henuporganics.com.

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GAYLORD HOTELS UNVEILS BRAND-NEW, ORIGINAL HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE INSPIRED BY ELF AND FULL LINEUP OF ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAMMING

New Highly Interactive, Immersive Experience Inspired by the Hit Holiday Movie Elf™ Revealed Alongside Iconic, Annual Christmas Programming Returning This November With Pre-Purchase Tickets Now Available

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October 1, 2021

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BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Gaylord Hotels is excited to unveil its brand-new, multi-sensory marquee Christmas experience, Mission: Save Christmas featuring Elf™, along with its full lineup of Christmas programming that will be featured during the 2021 festive season across Gaylord Palms in Florida, Gaylord Opryland in Tennessee, Gaylord Texan in Texas, Gaylord Rockies in Colorado and Gaylord National in Maryland. Overnight and day guests are now able to pre-purchase individual tickets in anticipation of the holiday season.

Known for its iconic holiday events and activities, Christmas at Gaylord Hotels is guaranteed to bring joyful holiday cheer and an abundance of imaginative, themed, immersive environments, tons of interactive experiences and activities and exciting live entertainment designed for guests of all ages.

An All-New, Gaylord Hotels Original Experience: Mission: Save Christmas featuring Elf™

Representing this season’s marquee programming, Gaylord Hotels needs guests of all ages to help save Christmas! In this collaboration with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment, guests will join Buddy the Elf and answer the call from Santa to help muster enough Christmas cheer to power the Kringle 3000 and help Santa’s sleigh fly. Guests will journey into Buddy’s world to help save the holiday in a multisensory experience full of fun, interactive challenges perfect for all ages: Team up with Mr. Narwhal and friends in the candy cane forest, stay ahead of the toy quota in the North Pole, prepare for Santa’s arrival at the iconic department store, and take part in an epic virtual snowball fight in Central Park. These are just a few of more than 12 interactive elements to discover in this unique experience.

MISSION: SAVE CHRISTMAS featuring ELF^TM will anchor the Christmas experience at Gaylord Palms, Gaylord Opryland, Gaylord Texan, and Gaylord Rockies. Ticket prices and links.

A Gaylord Hotels Original Production, I Love Christmas Movies™, Debuts at Gaylord National

This year, Gaylord National is excited to offer I Love Christmas Movies™, an exclusive pop-up exhibition, also in collaboration with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment, that allows guests to experience scenes from beloved holiday movies, including THE POLAR EXPRESS™, A CHRISTMAS STORY™, ELF™, NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION™ and THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS™, in a completely new way. As guests young and young at heart navigate the multi-sensory exhibits, they will enjoy more than 13 fully-immersive scenes, complete with replicas of film props, audio clips and more, making participants feel as if they have stepped into part of the actual story.

Immersive Environments

Gaylord Hotels offers visitors creatively immersive holiday environments where guests are immersed in environments with millions of twinkling lights, dazzling light shows, towering Christmas trees, and thousands of shimmering ornaments at every turn. Each resort features spaces where families can discover magical experiences and activities, including the Pinetop Stage, an outdoor Appalachian-esque village at Gaylord Opryland; Glacier Point, a snowy outdoor adventure area at Gaylord Rockies; Snow Factory, an icy and exhilarating mechanized snow play place at Gaylord Palms; and Christmas Villages filled with merriment at Gaylord Texan and Gaylord National.

Interactive Experiences

To spread more Christmas cheer, Gaylord Hotels offers special dining experiences where guests can meet some of the most beloved holiday characters. Visitors can enjoy Breakfast with Charlie Brown™ & Friends at Gaylord Rockies and Texan, Rudolph’s Holly Jolly™ Breakfast at Gaylord Opryland and a themed breakfast at Gaylord Palms. At select locations, guests can interact with these characters on unique, themed scavenger hunts that will lead them on a holiday journey throughout the resort.

Gaylord Hotels offers an assortment of wintery activities so visitors can enjoy the chilly weather without leaving the resort. Guests can experience the thrills of Ice Bumper Cars, Ice and Snow Tubing, Ice Skating and more. At Gaylord Palms and Gaylord National, visitors to the Snow Factory can make and toss real snowballs to power the snowmaking machines and slide through frozen-solid conveyor belts. At Gaylord Texan’s Santa’s Snow Throw guests can use a bucket of snowballs to take aim at interactive targets constructed by the elves.

Gaylord Hotels has incorporated classic holiday activities to enhance guests’ Christmas experiences. Available at every property, families can visit Gingerbread Decorating Corner, bring imagination to life with Build-A-Bear Workshop® and take photos with Santa. A variety of other activities are also available at select locations such as the Elf Workshop where guests can create crafts and keepsakes, Sugary Sweet Storytime featuring the Sugar Plum Fairy and Nutcracker Prince, Christmas Carousels and more.

Throughout Gaylord Hotels, guests can enjoy other amenities such as seasonal treatments at Relâche Spa, finishing their holiday shopping in the resorts’ selection of stores and enjoy delicious meals in the properties’ many dining options. At select locations, water parks are open year-round for guests to enjoy.

Live Entertainment

Guests will be entertained by Gaylord Hotels’ lineup of captivating and thrilling live entertainment. At Gaylord Opryland visitors can see The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas in Tennessee Dinner Show performed by GRAMMY® Award-winning and Country Music Hall of Fame members. At Gaylord Rockies Cirque Dreams Holidaze lights up the stage in this awe-inspiring and eye-popping family holiday spectacular. Cirque: Spirit of Christmas at Gaylord Palms features dazzling acrobatics and high-flying stunts. The Greatest Story Ever Told, a musical stage show and multicultural celebration, will be performed at Gaylord Palms and Gaylord National.

Tickets and Packages

Tickets for Christmas at Gaylord Hotels and I Love Christmas Movies can be purchased at ChristmasatGaylordHotels.com. Advance online reservations are required for all ticketed events.

Guests of Gaylord Hotels can take advantage of packages that include entrance to the property’s marquee event as well as offerings that enhance their stay with additional fan-favorite holiday activities.

Christmas at Gaylord Hotels will be presented over the following dates:

Gaylord Opryland: November 12, 2021 – January 2, 2022
Gaylord Texan: November 12, 2021 – January 2, 2022
Gaylord Rockies: November 19, 2021 – January 2, 2022
Gaylord Palms: November 19, 2021 – January 2, 2022
Gaylord National: November 26 – December 31, 2021

As the safety of its guests and STARS (employees) is of paramount importance, the Christmas at Gaylord Hotels program has been developed in accordance with Marriott’s “Commitment to Clean” program and with enhanced protocols and social distancing measure. Programming will also operate in consideration with the latest local, state and federal legislation.

For a full lineup of Christmas at Gaylord Hotels programming at each resort, please visit ChristmasatGaylordHotels.com.

ABOUT GAYLORD HOTELS

Gaylord Hotels, part of the Marriott portfolio of brands, welcomes guests to more, with extraordinary environments, diverse dining options, full-service spas, pools, top-notch entertainment, shopping and more. Locations include Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, Tennessee; Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida; Gaylord Texan on Lake Grapevine, Texas; Gaylord National on the Potomac in National Harbor, Maryland; and Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, CO.

ABOUT WARNER BROS. THEMED ENTERTAINMENT

Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment (WBTE), part of WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences, is a worldwide leader in the creation, development and licensing of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits and theme park experiences based on WarnerMedia’s iconic characters, stories, and brands. WBTE is home to the groundbreaking global locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, WB Movie World Australia, and countless other experiences inspired by DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby, Game of Thrones, Friends and more. With best-in-class partners, WBTE allows fans around the world to physically immerse themselves inside their favorite brands and franchises.

ELF and all related characters and elements © & ™ New Line Productions, Inc. A CHRISTMAS STORY and all related characters and elements © & ™ Turner Entertainment Co. NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION, THE POLAR EXPRESS, THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s21). Peanuts © 2021 Peanuts Worldwide LLC. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and all related elements © & ™ under license to Character Arts, LLC. All rights reserved. © Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.  Used with permission.  All rights reserved. © VStar Entertainment Group Newco, LLC 2021. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

BREAKING NEWS

SUGARLANDS SECURES MULTIYEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

Deals includes release of special Voodoo Punch canned moonshine cocktail

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October 1, 2021

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GATLINBURG, Tenn. and NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sugarlands Distilling Co., an award-winning craft distillery, along with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints today announced a multiyear partnership making Sugarlands Shine the “Official Moonshine of the Saints.” As part of the deal, Sugarlands will also produce two specialty products unique to the New Orleans market and surrounding areas.

Voodoo Punch is a lightly carbonated canned moonshine cocktail featuring a blend of tropical fruit including pineapple, coconut, citrus and a hint of cherry. It is the first canned moonshine cocktail to feature official NFL marks. Voodoo Punch is the second ready-to-drink (RTD) canned moonshine cocktail from Sugarlands, along with One-Two Punch, which was announced earlier this month.

In addition, Sugarlands will release a limited-edition Voodoo Punch Moonshine, which commemorates 55 years of thrilling Saints football history. Voodoo Punch Moonshine is made from Sugarlands’ signature shine, blended with the taste of tropical fruit punch, coconut, citrus and a hint of cherry. Voodoo Punch canned moonshine cocktail, Voodoo Punch Moonshine and other Sugarlands products will be distributed in the state of Louisiana through Republic National Distributing Company.

Voodoo Punch canned moonshine cocktail will make its debut during the New Orleans Saints home game this Sunday, October 3, against the New York Giants and will be available throughout the season at the Caesars Superdome. Fans can purchase Voodoo Punch and other Sugarlands products on gameday throughout Champions Square and the Superdome concourse.

As part of the partnership, The Corner Office, a specialty cocktail tavern that opened at the Superdome in 2018 is being rechristened Sugarlands Distilling Co. at The Corner Office. Located next to Gate D on the Southeast side of the building, adjacent to Champions Square, Sugarlands Distilling Co. at The Corner Office will serve up Voodoo Punch and other Sugarlands products during Saints home games and all events at The Superdome.

“Few teams in pro sports have a fanbase as passionate and loyal as the Saints,” said Ned Vickers, president and founder, Sugarlands Distilling Co. “We put that same passion into developing each of our craft cocktail products and we’re thrilled to enter into a long-term partnership with the Saints. We can’t wait to serve up Voodoo Punch for fans throughout the Crescent City and work with the Saints on other initiatives.”

Sugarlands also has strategic partnerships with the Atlanta Braves, the PGA of America, country music superstar Cole Swindell and multiple NASCAR properties. The Saints are the first NFL team to partner with Sugarlands.

“We are proud to be the first NFL organization to partner with Sugarlands,” said Saints and Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha. “The craft distillery offers a unique game day experience for fans looking to enjoy the action responsibly, starting with our first game back in the Superdome on October 3. We look forward to our long-term partnership with the passionate folks at Sugarlands.”

The Saints announcement comes on the heels of Sugarlands entering into a partnership with racing legend Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and wife Amy Earnhardt that includes existing and new Sugarlands products bearing the Earnhardt’s names.

“The connection fans in this region have with the Saints is palpable, and partnering with the Saints provides Sugarlands an amazing opportunity to build a connection with those fans as well,” said Sugarlands Chief Revenue Officer Patrick Sullivan. “Working with the Saints to further expand into the RTD category increases our brand awareness in the region while maximizing value for retail partners and distributors in the area.”

About Sugarlands Distilling Co.
Sugarlands Distilling Company is a craft distillery located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Producers of award-winning moonshine, rum, cream liqueurs and rye whiskey, Sugarland spirits are distributed in 40 states and made available for home delivery via Reserve Bar. Sugarlands hand-crafted cocktails can be sipped on in restaurants, bars, and festivals across the country, as well as on the Back Porch located, at the downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee distillery.

The Sugarlands distillery welcomes more than one million guests each year and is rated as TripAdvisor’s number 1 thing to do in Gatlinburg as well as the world’s most top-rated distillery experience. A proud supporter of the community, Sugarlands Distilling Company has donated over $675,000 to nonprofits across the country through their giveback program, MoonShare.

For more information, please visit www.sugarlands.com and follow Sugarlands on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @SugarlandsShine.