Jim Justice, owner and
chairman of The Greenbrier, announced
yesterday an initial list of celebrities who
will be attending the July 2 opening of the
Casino Club. Among the list of actors,
singers and sports figures are two well
known West Virginians
who will be coming home to be a part of the
celebration. Constructed in less than a
year, the elegant, underground entertainment
complex encompasses 102,000 square feet and
features the resort’s signature Draper
décor.
“Since purchasing The Greenbrier last year,
I have made a commitment to our guests,
employees, and every West Virginian that we
would increase The Greenbrier’s world class
appeal without losing our sense of history
and tradition,” said Justice. “The grand
opening of the Casino Club will be really
spectacular and the tremendous interest
among celebrities and long time guests
validates my belief that The Greenbrier will
continue to be an elite travel destination
for a long time.”
The initial list of celebrities scheduled to
appear includes:
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Jennifer Garner
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Ben Affleck
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Jessica Simpson
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Brooke Shields
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Ann Magnuson
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Carleton Varney
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Lionel Richie
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Jane Seymour
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Elliott Gould
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Christine Ebersole
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Debbie Reynolds
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Phyllis George
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Raquel Welch
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“In the next several days we will be
announcing the names of additional
celebrities who have accepted our invitation
to be a part of the opening,” continued
Justice. “With the launch of the Casino
Club and The Greenbrier Classic which starts
on July 26th, we have a very exciting month
planned, and the world will certainly know
that we are back and better than ever.”
The highly anticipated Casino Club at The
Greenbrier will truly be a
once-in-a-lifetime event as guests walk the
red carpet to a black tie dinner. An
intimate concert with the legendary Lionel
Richie sets the stage for the dazzling
evening ahead. A call to trumpets herald the
official ribbon cutting ceremony, and then,
the games will begin.
This grand opening package also includes
$300 in match game vouchers per person and
commemorative gift. The grand opening event
only rate, which does not include overnight
accommodations, is $850 per person. While
all rooms at The Greenbrier are sold out,
accommodations at The Resort at Glade
Springs are still available and
transportation will be provided. For
reservations, call 877-322-2876.
The Greenbrier Classic, sure to be the most
exciting event on this year's PGA TOUR will
feature two incredible concerts, as well as
the world’s greatest golfers. Country music
icon Reba and the award-winning Rascal
Flatts will perform on Thursday, July 29th
and on Saturday, July 31st, superstars Brad
Paisley and Carrie Underwood will take the
stage for another stellar evening. The
concerts and The Greenbrier Classic are open
to the public and accessible with a weekly
badge. Purchase weekly grounds badge for
only $69 and receive a ticket to the Reba
and Rascal Flatts concert. Or, select a
weekly grounds badge and the Brad Paisley
and Carrie Underwood concert on Saturday for
only $79. Concert seating is general
admission/festival seating with these two
options. The best value remains the $147
weekly grounds badge with preferred seating
for both concerts and other benefits
including a $99 accommodation rate for a
future Greenbrier stay. With the $147
grounds badge, purchasers will also receive
a round of golf on The Greenbrier Course for
$100 or a complimentary round on the Meadows
as well as a 15% discount on Greenbrier
Classic merchandise. A limited number of
tickets are available. Purchases may also be
made online at
www.greenbrierclassic.com
or at the The
Greenbrier Classic Official Tournament shop
at the resort. A portion of the proceeds
from all ticket sales will benefit local and
regional charities.
Known as America’s Resort, the luxurious
Greenbrier has hosted celebrities, royalty
and world leaders for more than two
centuries. Yesterday’s announcement is the
latest in a string that have made the resort
even more accessible to national and
international guests. On June 10, 2010, The
Greenbrier celebrated the inauguration of
daily, direct flights from New York
LaGuardia and Atlanta Hartsfield airports on
Delta Air Lines. Just last week, The
Greenbrier announced a strategic partnership
with Keeneland, one of the world’s most
prestigious Thoroughbred racetracks and the
world’s largest Thoroughbred auction
company.