Whom You Know: Upcoming Nightlight: MACKENZIE-CHILDS TO UNVEIL MAGICAL HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE IN NYC Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at MacKenzie-Childs on 57th Street between Fifth and Sixth

Monday, November 8, 2010

Upcoming Nightlight: MACKENZIE-CHILDS TO UNVEIL MAGICAL HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE IN NYC Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at MacKenzie-Childs on 57th Street between Fifth and Sixth

On November 9, 2010, beloved American home furnishings company, MacKenzie-Childs, famous for its whimsical and distinctive line of products, will unveil an enchanted holiday extravaganza to benefit Best Buddies at its 57^th Street flagship location with a holiday preview that must be seen to be believed. They will present the ultimate holiday ‘tablescape’ and luxury entertainment environment.

Father Christmas will make a special appearance at the store to begin the holiday season, while trumpeters will welcome guests to the reception full of holiday delights! Guests will be treated to a variety of special activities including the opportunity to sign a Freckle Fish Chair which will be auctioned later in the evening. Adults and children alike are welcome to express their inner artist by participating in mural painting along with Mackenzie-Childs artisans.

The flagship store -- located on 57^th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, in the center of Manhattan’s most exciting holiday shopping district -- will be a bold, new holiday destination brimming with fun for everyone. Visitors to the two level, 6,000 square foot store will be greeted with the sight of 8 foot tall birch trees transported from Aurora in upstate New York and decorated in the most unimaginable and festive ways. At the store you may find these special Holiday items to see and buy!

· Holiday Mantles

· Colorful Ornaments

· Christmas Trees Comprised of Signature Hand-made Products

· Nutcrackers

· Fanciful Stockings

· Tree Toppers & Skirts

· And much more!

Unveiled for the occasion will be a Parchment Deer Head in the company’s signature Courtly Check black and white pattern which will also be available for custom order.

MacKenzie-Childs is revered for its artisan creativity and craftsmanship. This holiday season, bring the entire family to discover a store that is destined for the NYC holiday “must see” list for years to come!

NOTABLE ATTENDEES :

Lee Feldman (CEO, MacKenzie-Childs), Rebecca Proctor (Creative Director, MacKenzie-Childs), Anthony Kennedy Shriver (Founder and Chairman, Best Buddies), Alisyn Camerota (Host, Fox & Friends Weekend), Ernie & Kelly Anastos, Somers & Jonathan Farkas, Karen Koeningsberg, Emma Snowdon-Jones, Marissa Kurlowicz, Alex McCord & Simon Van Kempen, Mary McFaddon, Jan Miller, Glenn Plaskin, Our Mover and Shaker Tatiana Platt (co-founder, FameGame.com), Richie Rich, Susan Shin, Our Mover and Shaker Tracy Stern

About Best Buddies

Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant, international organization that has grown from one original chapter to more than 1,400 college, high school and middle school campuses across the country and internationally. www.bestbuddies.org

STORE HOURS MON – WED: 10am-6pm; THUR – SAT: 10am – 8pm; SUN: 11am – 6pm

WHERE 14 West 57^th Street between 5^th& 6^th Avenues, NYC; PH 212.570.6050

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