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Kenny Karst ~ PR Manager
DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite, Inc.
209.372.1445 | kkarst@dncinc.com
Reservations: 801.559.4949
www.YosemitePark.com
Seventh in Monthly Event Features Sierra Foothills & Northern California Artists
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif., July 17, 2008 - The ongoing Yosemite art series, which showcases a variety of creative mediums, continues this weekend at The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Valley's grand, historic national landmark hotel. Designed to share the wealth of regional artistic talent with park guests, the seventh monthly exhibition of "Artisans at The Ahwahnee" commences this Saturday with a showing of unique glass pieces by Eric Edner. His works will be on display and available for purchase from 1pm to 5pm on both Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, July 20.
As a local glass blower, Edner's unique pieces reflect his technical skill and intimate experience with the natural world. His work also incorporates centuries old traditions of classic Venetian vessel making, a disciplined and elegant legacy.
About Yosemite
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts at Yosemite is an affiliate of Delaware North Companies and the authorized National Park Service concessioner responsible for lodging, dining, guest recreation, retail stores, and transportation in Yosemite National Park. For more information regarding advance lodging reservations at The Ahwahnee and activities throughout Yosemite, visit www.YosemitePark.com.
About Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies is one of the world's leading hospitality and food service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International and Delaware North Companies Boston, owner of TD Banknorth Garden. Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States with revenues exceeding $2 billion annually and 40,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.