It’s been a half century since Marriott Lincolnshire Resort and Marriott Theatre emerged on the scene.
Resort personnel recently marked that monumental debut with a 50th Anniversary Celebration on the grounds of the resort. The evening event was jam packed with a variety of attractions, entertainment, culinary opportunities and more.
Marriott Lincolnshire Resort recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Photo by Eloise Marie Valadez
Guests walked a red carpet to enter the resort and were then led to the Three Embers Restaurant area and patio as well as adjoining tent where all the fun unfolded.
The 50th Annivrsary Celebration of The Marriott Lincolnshire Resort and Marriott Theatre took place at the end of August. Photo by Eloise Marie Valadez
The party featured live entertainment by The After Party Band who performed on the patio. Various food stations sported cuisine themed to the various decades that the resort has been in operation. Three Embers Restaurant, which has been open for eight years, is under the direction of executive chef Everardo Fajardo.
The 50th Anniversary Celebration of Marriott Lincolnshire Resort featured a variety of themed food from past decades. Photo by Eloise Marie Valadez
Cuisine starring at the party included Open Faced Braised Lamb Sloppy Joes, Miami Vice Cocktails and Dirt & Worm Shooters playfully themed to the 80s as well as 90s-themed food such as Sizzling Fajitas, Cosmopolitans and Chocolate Lava Cake. For a taste of 2010s-themed offerings, guests could try Mac & Cheese Remix, Moscow Mules and Macarons.
Emcee for the celebration was Mike Caplan from Fox 32 Chicago who helped in celebrating the history of the destination resort. During the celebration, attendees had the opportunity to win prizes, see a display of costumes from Marriott Theatre productions and even write their own memories of being at the resort and venue through the years. Pieces of paper with guest memories were then hung on a board for others to see.
Pictured is Joseph's Coat from a recent production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at Marriott Theatre. Photo by Eloise Marie Valadez
Among costumes on display were Lady Thiang's Royal Vestments from “The King and I,” a production which ran from Oct. 22, 2014 to Jan. 4, 2015. Also displayed were Joseph's Coat and Pharoah's Sarcophagus from “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” which starred at the theater earlier this year.
A lavish fireworks display over the lake at the resort delighted party guests near the evening's end.
Pictured are fireworks over the lake at Marriott Lincolnshire Resort. Photo by Eloise Marie Valadez
The following are some interesting facts about the celebrated resort:
- More than 4 million guests have visited Marriott Lincolnshire Resort since its opening
- Crane’s Landing Golf Course is on the premises
- Marriott Theatre has presented 250 Mainstage Productions and 100 Theater for Young Audience productions through the years
- Marriott Theatre has received 363 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations
Visit www.MarriottTheatre.com for more information.