Ritz-Carlton, Westchester Introduces a Fun Family Weekend at the Movies

Jacob Burns Film Center package offers something for all ages.

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. March 24, 2010

White Plains, NY - (March 23 2010) - Remember those rainy Saturday afternoons when you sat in the back of the theater eating popcorn and laughing with your friends?

The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester is offering its guests the chance to experience a fun-filled weekend with a special family package that will appeal to film enthusiasts of all ages. Stay in deluxe accommodations for just $249 per night, or stay two nights and receive a $100 credit. The hotel also offers an executive suite for $369 per night, and a one-bedroom for $389 per night.

“While our weekday clientele is comprised mainly of business travelers, our weekends are becoming very busy with family travelers,” said Marcie McGeehan, Sales & Marketing Manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester. “With so many children here on the weekends, we wanted to offer activities that guests of all ages could share and enjoy.”

For the youngsters, The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester offers Saturday and Sunday outings to the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville where they can enjoy “Movies for Kids,” a light-hearted movie series that presents classic family films on Saturdays and Sundays at noon. In March and April the theme is cats, featuring films such as The Three Lives of Thomasina, Puss in Boots and Disney's That Darn Cat.

Teens can enjoy a night out with Friday Night Films at the Lab. Geared to teen-agers 14-18, this special program offers teens the chance to watch and then discuss popular films. Upcoming dates are April 9 and May 7. And while their teens are entertained, parents can also enjoy a night at the movies with many award-winning art and first-run films to choose from.

And for those who prefer to spend time behind the camera instead of in front of a screen, special one-day workshops featuring instruction in animation, make-up, lighting and film editing are held on weekends throughout the year. Separate arrangements can be made to sign up for these programs upon request.

For more information about The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester's Family Weekend at the Movies package, please call (914) 946-5500.

ABOUT THE RITZ-CARLTON WESTCHESTER:
The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester is the area's premier hotel and sets new standards for hotels in the market. It features 146 luxury rooms, an award-winning spa with rooftop pool and state-of-the-art fitness center, a comfortably elegant Lounge, and 10,000 square feet of meeting and special event space, including a 500-person ballroom. In addition, the hotel offers BLT Steak, located on the ground floor and Restaurant “42,” on the 42nd floor. Set in the heart of the Hudson Valley, The Ritz-Carlton Westchester is just minutes from Manhattan, yet miles from the ordinary. The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester immerses its guests in all the luxury and cultural heritage that is Westchester County, and offers a beautiful retreat for both business travelers and leisure guests.

ABOUT THE JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER
The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is a nonprofit cultural arts organization dedicated to: presenting the best of independent, documentary, and world cinema; promoting 21st century literacy, and making film a vibrant part of the community. Located on a 47,500 sq. foot, three-building campus in the center of Pleasantville, the JBFC is just 30 miles outside of New York City. Since the opening in 2001, over 1,000,000 people have seen over 3,000 films from more than 40 countries The campus includes the 27,000 sq. feet Media Arts Lab, the JBFC's state-of-the-art education center, a creative and educational community for storytellers in the digital age, offering one-time workshops, intensive courses, and weekend programs for children and adults of all ages. To learn more about the Jacob Burns Film Center and Media Arts Lab, visit www.burnsfilmcenter.org.