Holidays are Here!

The Holidays are in full swing at the Courtyard by Marriott in Fayetteville! Incorporate the splendor of the Season to your next group or meeting.

Having family in town? Call the Courtyard today and receive an $89 rate for the week of Christmas.

Happy Holidays!

RAZORBACK RED OUT!

Razorback Athletics is partnering with the student body at the University of Arkansas to host a Razorback Red Out this Saturday for the Arkansas-Alabama football game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

"Our football team, Coach Petrino and our student body want a Razorback Red Out this weekend so let's join together to give them one," Director of Athletics Jeff Long said. "We are asking all our fans to wear Razorback red as they cheer on the Hogs. This is a great opportunity for people around the nation to see the tremendous passion of the Razorback fans. I have no doubt that our fans will be here in full force, dressed in Razorback red and extra loud in helping provide our football team a tremendous home field advantage."

The game is officially sold out, will be nationally televised on CBS, and marks the first time two top-10 nationally ranked teams have met in Fayetteville since 1979.

GO HOGS!

Congratulations Britney!

Congratulations Britney Haynes on being named America's Favorite Big Brother contestant!
Britney made it to the final four and was ultimately taken down by the brigade. She was a great player and represented Arkansas well. Join us in congratulating her on a job well done!

Five Easy Ways to Green Up Your Tailgate!

That coolness in the air means football and tailgating season has arrived. But can you make a stadium outing less of a green disaster? Try these tips:

The Green Barbecue.

Your lowest-impact grilling option is propane. Sure, propane is a fossil fuel — but it burns a lot cleaner than charcoal or wood fires, leaves behind less waste and is particularly convenient when cooking away from home.
Earth-friendly Eats.

Go with local, seasonal produce in your favorite recipes. The great thing about tailgating season is that it coincides with the biggest selection of the year down at the farmers market.
Organic Brew.

‘Green beer’ isn't just for St. Patrick’s Day. Big players like Anheuser-Busch have gotten into the act, so organic brew may very well be sold wherever you normally buy groceries.
Ditching the Disposables.

Pick up lightweight, plastic place settings. It’s a great outdoor investment and better on the environment.
A Little Entertainment.

Crank your own tunes with the Eton Emergency Radio.

To read more of this article by Chris Baskind by clicking HERE.

UA Alma Mater History

Did you know...
The current version of the University of Arkansas Alma Mater was written in 1909 by Brodie Payne, who submitted his song to an ongoing competition that was trying to find a song for the university and won first prize.

Did you know...
Henry Tovey set the song to music and in 1931, the University College Song Association reviewed a collection of 500 college tunes and the UA Alma Mater was judged to be one of the Top 25 Best College Songs in the US.

University of Arkansas Alma Mater
Pure as the dawn on the brow of thy beauty
Watches thy soul from the mountains of God
Over the Fates of thy children departed
Far from the land where their footsteps have trod.
Beacon of hope in the ways dreary lighted;
Pride of our hearts that are loyal and true;
From those who adore unto one who adores us—
Mother of Mothers, we sing unto you.

We, with our faces turned high to the Eastward,
Proud of our place in the vanguard of Truth,
Will sing unto thee a new song of thanksgiving—
Honor to God and the Springtime of Youth.
Shout of the victor or tear of the vanquished;
Sunshine or tempest thy heart is e'er true;
Pride of the Hills and the white-laden Lowlands—
Mother of Mothers, we kneel unto you.

Ever the Legions of Sin will assail us,
Ever the Battle in Cities afar;
Still in the depths will thy Spirit eternal
Beckon us on like a piloting Star.
Down in dim years do thy dead children call thee,
Wafted to Sleep while the Springtime was new;
We, of the Present, thy hope of the Future—
Mother of Mothers, we pray unto you.

Let's Call Those Hogs!

The countdown to Razorback Football has started!

Join us on September 4th at Razorback Stadium and

LET'S CALL THOSE HOGS

Arkansas Razorbacks vs.Tennessee Tech
Kick-off at 6:00pm

Need hotel accomodations?
Start your football weekend right at the Award Winning Courtyard by Marriott in Fayetteville. Availablity is limited, so call today!
479-571-4900

Help Kids Play Sports!

Join the Courtyard by Marriott, Fayetteville in a

SPORTS EQUIPMENT DRIVE

TO BENEFIT PAGNOZZI CHARITIES

Drop off your new of gently used sports equipment at one of the following locations:

Any Signature Bank of Arkansas location

Donald W. Reynolds Boys and Girls Club

Rogers Activity Center

J.B. Hunt Transport

Boys & Girls Club of Benton Co

Any NWA Wells Fargo Advisors location

Some suggested items include, but are not limited to:

baseballs, softballs, footballs, soccer balls,

baseball gloves, shin guards and bats

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Join the Courtyard by Marriott, Fayetteville

and Pagnozzi Charities - -

Help us "Level the Playing Field" for the youth of NWA by making a donation today!

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For more information about Pagnozzi Charities, click HERE.

Hotel of the Year Celebration!

The Courtyard by Marriott in Fayetteville celebrated the achievements of its staff today in winning two prestigious awards: Marriott Courtyard Hotel of the Year and the Chairman's Award for Overall Guest Service & Satisfaction.

In honor of these achievements, Mayor Lioneld Jordan

presented the hotel with a Key to the City and proclaimed July 15, 2010 as

"Fayetteville Courtyard by Marriott Day"

Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce President Steve Clark further presented the hotel and its staff with a Chamber Board of Directors Resolution

“We are extremely honored and humbled to be recognized with these awards, especially coming from the world’s lodging leader, Marriott,” says T.J. Angeleno, General Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott, Fayetteville. “Our team has been built with a diverse group of dedicated and passionate individuals and it is great to see them gain recognition for all of their hard work.”

Thank You & Congratulations!

Courtyard of the Year!

Don't forget to celebrate with us on Thursday!

Discover a Fayetteville Favorite!

Summer Fun at the

112 Drive In Theatre!

There are plenty of things to do this summer in Fayetteville!

One unique, family fun activity is the 112 Drive In Theatre. Arkansas was once the home of over 60 Drive In Theatres - - now Fayetteville is home to one of three throughout the state.

NOW SHOWING...

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time - - rated PG13

Toy Story 3 - - rated G

***Coming July 14th - - The Sorcerer's Apprentice with Toy Story 3***

The 112 Drive In Theatre is open Thursday - Sunday and

admission is $12 per car.

Click HERE for more information.

How Fayetteville Celebrates July 4th!

Northwest Arkansas has plenty of events during the July 4th Holiday Weekend to help you celebrate the 234th Anniversary of America's Independence.

(Did you know that 2010 is the 50th Anniversary of the 50 Star American Flag?)

Here's a list of events in the Fayetteville/Northwest Arkansas area:

FRIDAY, JULY 2ND

Ted Nugent in concert at the AMP

Click HERE for tickets, times and details

SATURDAY, JULY 3RD - Fireworks Displays

Beaver Lake -- Rocky Branch Marina at dusk

Farmington -- Farmington Football Stadium at dark -- other festivities start at 4:00pm

Fayetteville -- Walton Arts Center on Dickson Street at dark

Rogers -- Veteran's Park after dark about 9:30pm -- other festivities will start about 6:30pm with music and free watermelon

Springdale -- Arvest Ballpark after the Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball game (July 2, 3 & 4) -- The games start at 6:00pm on Friday & Saturday and 7:00pm on Sunday

MONDAY, JULY 5TH

Kris Allen in concert at George's Majestic Lounge

Click HERE for tickets, times and details

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY 4TH OF JULY FROM THE COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, FAYETTEVILLE!

66th Annual Rodeo of the Ozarks

Make plans to attend the

55th Annual Rodeo of the Ozarks

June 30-July3

in Springdale, AR

Recently honored again by the PRCA as one of the TOP FIVE LARGE OUTDOOR RODEOS in 2009, the Rodeo of the Ozarks brings the best cowboys and the best stock together for four nights of rodeo action!

Nealy 500 contestants, professional athletes will compete in seven PRCA and WPRA sanction events - Tie Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing, Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Team Roping and the ever popular Bull Riding.

Bring the entire family out to celebrate our nation's birthday and our western heritage.

Gates open at 6:00pm and tickets are as low as $12.00 for adults.

Click HERE for more information.

INTRODUCING...

Meetings in a Minute

Sometimes you just need a professional environment to help make a winning first impression, land a big sale or catch-up with a friend.

Let the Courtyard Fayetteville help!

Use our spacious lobby or courtyard area for small meetings of six or less at no charge. Enjoy complimentary coffee and wireless Internet access. The Courtyard Fayetteville features an on-site restaurant serving breakfast and lobby bar open Monday-Thursday evenings.

No need to call or make a reservation, simple stop by...

Look forward to hosting you soon.

New Courtyard Fayetteville Website!

The New Courtyard by Marriott website is LIVE!

Click HERE to check-out our beautiful new pictures, updated information and new user-friendly format. We would love your feedback!

Enjoy!

Get out and...

Get out and... G O L F !

The diverse geography and simple beauty of The Natural State are great complements to the game of golf. From scenic mountaintops to lush rolling valleys, Arkansas offers golfers a wonderful collection of excellent, pristine courses and all the natural beauty the state has to offer. There are 13 courses across the state that are considered "The Most Beautiful Drives in Arkansas" and Fayetteville is home to one - - Stonebridge Meadows.

Only a short 7-12 minute drive from the Courtyard by Marriott, Stonebridge Meadows is a perfect excursion whether you're in town for business or leisure.

Looking for a little getaway this summer, contact the Courtyard by Marriott in Fayetteville and ask how we can pair a round of golf with your next stay. Look forward to hosting you soon!

SAVE THE DATE

Save the Date!

On July 15, the Courtyard by Marriott in Fayetteville will welcome its guests, business and community partners, and local dignitaries to join its leadership team in congratulating the Courtyard Staff on a job well done in earning the Marriott Courtyard HOTEL OF THE YEAR.

Highlights of the celebration include, Key to the City presentation by Mayor Jordan and a City Proclamation from Chamber President Steve Clark.

We look forward to hosting you!

Thank You Sierra Club of Arkansas!

Thank you to the Sierra Club, Arkansas Chapter for naming the Courtyard by Marriott in Fayetteville as your Regional Business of the Year! We are so excited to receive the 2010 Conservation Award and look forward to continuing to serve the community with our sustainability efforts.

For more information about the Sierra Club and how to become involved, click HERE.

The Courtyard by Marriott, Fayetteville's Sustainability Plan can be found on the right side of the screen or by contacting the hotel directly at 479-571-4900.

Thank you again the Sierra Club for this recognition!

1500 Books for 1500 Kids

TODAY'S READERS ARE TOMORROW'S BUSINESS LEADERS!

Please join the Courtyard by Marriott in Fayetteville in supporting the Fayetteville Public Library's 1500 Books for 1500 Kids, Today's Readers are Tomorrow's Business Leaders book drive.

Starting now until June 30, the Courtyard will be a drop-off location for your new or gently-used children's books. The books donated will be given to the children participating in the library's Summer Reading Club, Books for Borrowing, and Reading Roadshow Programs. Click HERE to read more about the fabulous children's programs offered by the Fayetteville Public Library.

A special Thank You to the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce for assisting the Fayetteville Public Library in putting this book drive together.

Stop by the Courtyard by Marriott - 600 Van Asche, between Noodles & Olive Garden, just south of the NWA Mall - to dontate your childen's books TODAY!

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!

After a win on Wednesday over Missouri State, the Diamond Hogs enter this weekend series vs. Auburn ranked 7th! The Razorbacks have a three-game lead over Auburn in the SEC West. If a rainy forcast keeps you away, tune into channel 119 in Northwest Arkansas (provided by Cox Sports Television) to get all the action.

Arkansas Softball also has a home field advantage this weekend vs. Ole Miss. Little Leagues are invited out this weekend to cheer on these ladies and the first 500 fans will receive #1 Hog Fan foam fingers. Don't miss Sunday's Senior Game as they close out their regular season!

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME...

There is no better time than this weekend to go out and support these talented players and help them sweep the Auburn Tigers and Ole Miss Rebels.

Tickets are available online at http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/, at the gates or by calling 479-575-5151 and get your hotel reservations at the Offical Hotel Partner of Razorback Sports Properties by visiting http://www.courtyardfayettevill.com/ or by calling 479-571-4900.

Have a great weekend and...

GO HOGS!

Washington D.C. Trip

"and the award winners are...."

Last week our General Manager - T.J. Angeleno - traveled to Washington D.C. to accept our awards for Marriott Courtyard of the Year and Chairman's Circle Award for Overall Service and Satisfaction. Here are a couple pictures to recap the trip and more will come.

Arne Sorenson, President & CEO of Marriott International, addressing the award winners at Marriott International Headquarters

What do General Managers do in their free time - - check their emails!

Lunch at Ritz-Carlton Georgetown

Hot Shoppes Exhibit at Marriott Headquarters - - How Marriott got its start in 1929.

Reception at Bob McCarthy's House, President of North American Lodging & Global Brand Management of Marriott International

GardenFest 2010!

Join the Courtyard by Marriott TOMORROW and celebrate GardenFest at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks!

Where: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
When: Saturday, April 24th
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm

Celebrate the start of a new season at the Garden with a day of live music, hands-on activities, exhibitors, giveaways, food and fun! Don't miss the Plant Sale from 8am-noon.

See you tomorrow!

D.C. Bound!

TJ Angeleno, the Courtyard Fayetteville's General Manager, will be traveling to Washington D.C. today to accept our two awards - - Marriott Courtyard of the Year and the Chairmans Circle for Overall Customer Service and Satisfaction - - from Mr. Bill Marriott, Chairman and CEO of Marriott International. Continue to check our blog this week for a picture recap of his trip.

Once again, congratulations to our staff for a job well done!

It IS Easy Being Green!

Thank you to the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce and it's GreeNWAy Committee for forming a program that focuses on sustainable business practices within the city. The Courtyard by Marriott is one of four pilot businesses for the program and held its Green Ribbon Cutting and Reception yesterday afternoon.

Our GreeNWAy plaque and ribbon

The yummy Rick's Bakery cake

A special thanks to the University of Arkansas SIFE students for all your help in making this program successful! Without your research, educational elements and business audits, this would not be possible.

Spring Cleaning!

Do you find yourself looking around, needing to do a little spring cleaning but have electronics that you just don't know what to do with... everyday electronics, cell phones and old computers and TVs... you don't want to trash them but don't have room for them either.

Now here's a solution.

ARVEST Ballpark is hosting a free electronic recycling event this weekend. On Thursday, businesses, schools and nonprofits can bring their old electronics from noon to 6:00pm (just bring a list of your items on business letterhead). Residents can participate too by bringing items from noon to 6:00pm on Friday and from 9:00am to noon on Saturday. Click HERE for more info.

Thank you ARVEST Ballpark for providing a FREE, safe, and environmentally friendly option to recycle!

Washington Regional Gala

In anticipation of the 2010 Washington Regional Medical Center Gala, the Courtyard by Marriott in Fayetteville would like to commend the three Eagle Award recipients - Dr. Dan Bell of ECHO, Carl Collier of Collier's Drug Store, and David McClinton of McClinton-Anchor Co. - for their years of dedication to the Washington Regional Foundation.

Join the Courtyard by Marriott as we enjoy an evening with Kenny Loggins at the 17th Annual Washington Regional Annual Gala!



Tuesday, April 6 at 7:30
Walton Arts Center

Congratulations to the 2010 Eagle Awards recipients from the Courtyard in Fayetteville. Thank you for all you do!

Welcome to Facebook!

Finally, the Courtyard by Marriott in Fayetteville has a facebook page! Become a fan and check out our photos. Enjoy!

Arkansas.com Hot Deals!

Some might view Arkansas as the place where Paris Hilton filmed the Simple Life... however, most of Arkansas' treasures are not widely publicized - - such as home to Wal-Mart and Tyson Foods or the Clinton Library and U of A Razorbacks.

Thanks to the Arkansas Parks and Tourism Department, times are changing. In addition to their many websites publicizing the many reasons why you should visit Arkansas, they have added a Hot Deals and are the FIRST STATE to launch a deals/coupon i-Phone app.

You can now download the free app on their website www.arkansas.com/hotdeals/ and stay up to date with all deals in the Natural State. Check out the Courtyard's Baseball Package and the Fayetteville Visitor's Center coupon!

Also, keep your eyes peeled for the new QR Codes on all Arkansas.com advertisements... Another Arkansas First!