Louisville’s Legendary Galt House Hotel Announces 2010 Holiday Event “KaLightoscope Christmas” to feature first-ever luminary event of its kind in the United States Louisville, KY—The Galt House Hotel, located in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky is pleased to announce the debut of “KaLightoscope Christmas” for the 2010 holiday season. Open November 18, 2010 through January 3, 2011, the one-of-a-kind holiday event invites attendees to experience Christmas like never before. Spread throughout the spacious Galt House Hotel, KaLightoscope Christmas will feature an array of holiday events and activities including a brand new dinner show specially designed for KaLightoscope Christmas, retail shops with items from signature Louisville stores and artisans, musical performances, and a life-size gingerbread house. The highlight of the event will be the debut of KaLightoscope –a spectacular walk-through Christmas luminary experience available for the first time in the United States. Comprised of larger-than-life luminaries handcrafted by more than 30 Chinese artisans from Zigong, China, the unique sensory experience will magnify the sights, sounds and colors of the Christmas season. The 15,000 square foot KaLightoscope event will feature a variety of holiday themed sections. More than six miles of colored and patterned fabrics and four miles of rope and internal lighting will adorn the individual luminary sculptures, ranging in size from 15’-17’ tall and 9’-20’ wide. “KaLightoscope Christmas will be a one-of-a kind Christmas celebration, one that will enable the residents of Louisville and visitors from across the region to experience the holidays in a way never before offered in our city,” said Mary Moseley, President and CEO of the Galt House. “This promises to be one of the most spectacular holiday celebrations in the region, and we are excited to be hosting it at our hotel.” Agency partners have been hired to help create a spectacular experience for KaLightoscope Christmas including: Sandy M. Stuckey, Special Event and Entertainment Consultant (Nashville, Tenn.); TVX Group, LLC, sponsorship support (Nashville, Tenn.); International Special Attractions, Ltd., overall concept design (Springfield, Mo.); Hotopp Associates, Ltd., construction of holiday luminaries (New York); Wordsworth Communications, public relations (Cincinnati); and The Creative Department, marketing (Cincinnati). Registration for KaLightoscope Christmas 2010 is now open with special accommodation and event packages available for groups. Advance ticket prices range from $12.95 to $17.95 per person, based on group size. Additional information on KaLightoscope Christmas at the Galt House Hotel is available by visiting http://kalightoscope.com. To speak with a representative from the Galt House Hotel about creating a custom KaLightoscope Christmas package for your group, please contact Carol McMasters at 1 (800) 939-4258 or email cmcmasters@galthotel.com. About the Galt House Hotel
Galt House Hotel, The Heart of Louisville, is one of the largest hotels in the Southeast, with 1,290 guest rooms and suites, 124,000 square-feet of convention space, and more than 50 meeting rooms. The hotel features the rooftop Club 360° Fitness Center with sweeping views of the skyline and waterfront, and the Conservatory, a three-story ‘Crystal Jewel’ that connects the hotel’s two towers. In all, the Galt House features seven full-service restaurants and lounges, including RIVUE, a 25th floor revolving, rooftop restaurant, with amazing cuisine. For reservations, call 1-800-THE-GALT, or visit www.GaltHouse.com.
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