THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN SWINGS INTO 2016 WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ANNUAL WINTER CONCERT SERIES

Weekend packages available now celebrating music and comedy amid the beauty of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains

Asheville, N.C. (Oct. 29, 2015) – The Omni Grove Park Inn, a one-of-a-kind escape in Asheville, N.C., is tuning up for the season ahead with its annual Winter Concert Series. Whatever the winter temperature outside, The Omni Grove Park Inn will remain warm and toasty, serving award-winning musical and comedy talent in style. Available mid-January to late February 2016 at the historic Blue Ridge Mountain resort, the 27th annual series will feature activities and concerts wrapped up in themed weekend packages offering tickets, accommodations, breakfast each morning and more.

Big Band Weekend (January 16 – 17): For toe-tapping and move-your-feet performances, The Omni Grove Park Inn offers the ultimate big band and swing dance experience with Asheville’s own Russ Wilson’s Art Deco Review and The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Rates starting at $736 for the weekend, based on double occupancy:

• Accommodations (two-night minimum)
• Breakfast daily in Blue Ridge Artisanal Buffet, per adult
• One ticket per adult to Russ Wilson’s Art Deco Review (Saturday night)
• One ticket per adult to The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra (Sunday night)

Classic Rock ‘n’ Roll Weekend (January 29 – 30): Guests can relive the magic of two of pop music’s biggest hit makers with 1964: The Tribute, named “Best Beatles Tribute Band on Earth” by Rolling Stone, and We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered, celebrating the brother/sister duo that became one of the most successful recording acts of all time. Rates starting at $799 for the weekend, based on double occupancy: 

• Accommodations (two-night minimum)
• Breakfast daily in Blue Ridge Artisanal Buffet, per adult
• One ticket per adult to 1964: The Tribute (Friday night)
• One ticket per adult to We’ve Only Just Begun: Carpenters Remembered (Saturday night)

Celtic Weekend (February 5 – 6): Lovers of Celtic music can delight in a celebration of the Scots-Irish heritage of Western North Carolina with music by The Gothard Sisters and Gaelic Storm. Rates starting at $746 for the weekend, based on double occupancy:

• Accommodations (two-night minimum)
• Breakfast daily in Blue Ridge Artisanal Buffet, per adult
• One ticket per adult to Saturday afternoon Traditional Celtic Dance
• Highland Sheep Herding demonstration
• One ticket per adult to The Gothard Sisters (Friday night)
• One ticket per adult to Gaelic Storm (Saturday night)

The 27th Annual Comedy Classic Weekend (February 26 – 27): The Blue Ridge Mountains will be ringing with giggles and colored with blushes as The Omni Grove Park Inn hosts a weekend of laugh-out-loud events. Package guests are assured preferred seating for comedy shows featuring emcee Aaron Aryanpur and headliners Orny Adams and Justin Willman. Rates starting at $796 for the weekend, based on double occupancy: 

• Accommodations (two-night minimum)
• Breakfast daily in Blue Ridge Artisanal Buffet, per adult
• Comedian Talkback Panel Saturday afternoon 
• Tickets to Friday night’s show hosted by Aaron Aryanpur, featuring comedians Pat McGann, Jared Logan, Deb DiGiovanni, Louis Ramey and headliner Orny Adams
• Tickets to Saturday night’s show hosted by Aaron Aryanpur, featuring comedians Josh Sneed, Christian Finnegan, Kristin Key and headliner Justin Willman

The Omni Grove Park Inn, with its understated elegance and southern hospitality, has been delighting guests with great entertainment, luxurious comforts and sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains since 1913. Standard rates start at $249 per night. For more information about The Omni Grove Park Inn’s Winter Concert Series or to book a reservation, please contact (800) 438-5800 or visit www.omnihotels.com/hotels/asheville-grove-park.

About The Omni Grove Park Inn
Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains just minutes from downtown Asheville, N.C., The Omni Grove Park Inn provides a one-of-a-kind escape. The award winning 513-room resort has just undergone a $25 million renovation. Originally opened in 1913, the Inn showcases a wide range of Arts & Crafts furnishings from Stickley and Roycroft throughout guest areas, guestrooms and suites. The world-class Spa is an experience like no other, with 43,000 square feet of subterranean space and a menu of unique treatments incorporating indigenous elements. The resort's historic 18-hole Donald Ross golf course is considered among the top golf experiences in North Carolina, and the Sports Complex includes indoor and outdoor tennis courts. The Omni Grove Park Inn is well suited for meetings and events, with 25 meeting rooms and two ballrooms totaling 55,000 square feet, including the Skyline Room and Mountain View Terrace. To get additional information or book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.

About Omni Hotels & Resorts
Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. With over 20 world-class golf courses and award-winning spa retreats, to dynamic business settings, each Omni showcases the local flavor of the destination while featuring four-diamond services, signature restaurants, Wi-Fi connectivity and unique wellness options. Known for its distinguished, personalized service, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every customer interaction, with a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest loyalty program and the company’s “Power of One” associate empowerment program. The brand is frequently recognized by top consumer research organizations and travel publications and was ranked “Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upper Upscale Hotel Chains” in the J.D. Power 2015 North American Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM. To get additional information or book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.