ANAHEIM GARDENWALK HOSTS GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION TO UNVEIL NEW EATERTAINMENT ON MARCH 23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2017
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ANAHEIM GARDENWALK HOSTS GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION TO UNVEIL NEW EATERTAINMENT ON MARCH 23
House of Blues Anaheim, Rumba Room Live, Grasslands Meat Market, Artists Republic Gallery, Billy Beez, Go VR Gaming and Mission Escape Games Join the Center’s Retail and Entertainment Mix
(ANAHEIM, CA) – Anaheim GardenWalk, a premier entertainment and dining destination in Orange County, invites the community to experience the center’s new eatertainment tenants, as it hosts a Grand Opening Celebration on March 23 at 4:00 p.m. Anaheim GardenWalk welcomes market favorites including House of Blues Anaheim, Rumba Room Live, Grasslands Meat Market, Artists Republic Gallery, Billy Beez, Go VR Gaming and Mission Escape Games.
“We are proud of the transformation Anaheim GardenWalk has undergone, and are excited to unveil our new eatertainment tenants to the community, tourists and visitors from all over Southern California,” said Robin Weeks-Wynne, Senior Director, Marketing and Tourism, Anaheim GardenWalk. “In addition to enjoying an exciting celebration throughout the GardenWalk’s vibrant screetscape, our Grand Opening will also give patrons the opportunity to explore all that Anaheim GardenWalk has to offer.”
The Grand Opening Celebration is a FREE event open to the public and will include:
• A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 4:00 p.m. in front to the center’s new Concierge kiosk.
o Laser Light shows 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the Gala Garden, Terrace Garden and Kate & Elle Court. The shows will feature colorful dazzling lights set to different music genres including music from CA, Country and music curated from House of Blues performances.
o Broadway Knights, a renowned Orange County performing group, will showcase the finest Broadway entertainment from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. in the Kate & Ella Court o Honey & Jude pop duo, which has headlined at venues including Hard Rock Café, House of Blues and The Foundation Room will perform bittersweet ballads from the 50’s era sound in the Kate & Ella Court from 5:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
o Red Letter Day, a quartet of young men performing alternative rock from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the Gala Garden
o Photo Booth for guests to capture fun, special moments and share via social media from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
o Stormtroopers from Star Wars will meet and greet guests from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. by Factory Xtreme and Geeky Mama
• Special offers, free sampling and free giveaways from retailers:
o Rumba Room Live opens their doors to guest to view their fantastic memorabilia collection and partake in free salsa lessons on their stage from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
o Roy’s will offer complimentary samples of its cuisine from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. the Kate & Ella Court
o Fire & Ice will be sampling its famous beef stroganoff and stir fry chicken o from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
o Johnny Rockets will offer complimentary samples of their tasty food from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Gala Garden
o Drizzle Ice Cream will offer free samples of their Jekyll & Hyde and other flavors from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. outside of Mission Escape.
o Billy Beez will have free coloring books, giveaways and the Billy Beez mascot will be greeting children from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. throughout the center
o Sockerbit, a candy store opening in April, will be distributing free balloons and coupons from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. o Go VR Gaming will offer a Virtual Reality Simulator that guests can try out for free from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
o Bubba Gump’s will be distributing coupons and their mascot “Shrimp Louie” will be greeting guests from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. throughout the center
• Community Art Project will feature an art student from California State University Fullerton, who has designed a mosaic banner for the center. Customers can paint a piece of the mosaic in the Terrace Garden, which, when completed, will be a beautiful and lasting memorial at the center.
• Art on the Walk will take place throughout the center and highlight 20 local artists who will be displaying and selling their artwork including mixed media, oil painting, and sculpture. In addition, the artists will create live art at the event.
About Anaheim GardenWalk: Anaheim GardenWalk is a 460,000-square-foot outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment destination situated in the heart of the Anaheim Resort District just steps from the Disneyland® Resort, Anaheim Convention Center, and a short 400 West Disney Way Anaheim, CA 92802 714-635-7410 www.anaheimgardenwalk.com drive from Angel Stadium and Honda Center. Anaheim GardenWalk is home to a distinctive collection of popular restaurants, vibrant nightlife, trendy shops, an upscale bowling lounge and fun family events. New exciting happenings are well underway at Anaheim GardenWalk, including the addition of outstanding restaurants, entertainment venues and retail shops. Upon completion of the redevelopment, Anaheim GardenWalk will provide a one-of-a-kind guest experience and a world-class gathering place for locals and visitors. For more information, visit Anaheim GardenWalk and follow the center on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.