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Sunriver Resort Expands Rhythm on the Range Summer Concerts

Annual Concert Series to Become Charity Concert Weekend July 1-3, 2011

(Sunriver, Ore.) — Sunriver Resort is pleased to announce the Fourth of July Weekend Rhythm on the Range Music Celebration scheduled July 1st – 3rd, 2011. This family friendly charity concert celebration will be held on the Meadows Golf Course driving range, adjacent to the Sunriver Resort lodge and shadowed by spectacular Cascade Mountains.

During the three day festival, performances will include a diverse selection of music, including Mosley Wotta, Anastacia, Greg Botsford, Keegan Smith, Smudge, The Ashlings, and Eric Tollefson. Festivities commence at 5 pm on Friday and 12:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

The event also will offer expanded food and beverage offerings, children’s activities, arts and crafts vendors and seven musical acts. Admission will be $5 per day or $10 for the weekend, to be paid at the gate; Admission is complimentary for guests of Sunriver Resort.

Proceeds from admission to the event will be divided equally to St. Charles Children’s Heart Fund and New Generations Child Care.

The charity concert events are made possible with the support of Platinum Sponsors such as Widmer, Absolute, Jamison and Club Car, and Gold Sponsors which include Château Ste. Michelle and King Estate.

About St. Charles Foundation Children’s Heart Fund:
The Children's Heart Fund is dedicated to improving the lives of children living with congenital heart disease throughout Central Oregon. They support this mission through four initiatives: Screening, Family Support Services, Nurse Navigation Services and Genetic Testing.

About New Generations:
New Generations is a charitable, not-for-profit early childhood development center dedicated to providing high quality child care for South Deschutes County families

About Sunriver Resort:
Located in Central Oregon, Sunriver Resort features nearly 250 guestrooms and more than 300 vacation rental properties comprised of private homes and condominiums. A Destination Hotels & Resorts property, Sunriver Resort is a year-round outdoor enthusiast’s dream with 63 holes of championship golf, 28 tennis courts, 35 miles of paved bike paths, three swimming complexes, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, fly fishing, and skiing and snowboarding at nearby Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort. Other amenities include the Sage Springs Club & Spa and first-class programs for youth and teens. For more information call 800-801-8765 or visit www.sunriver-resort.com.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts:
Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held lodging management company headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo. With more than 30 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company’s portfolio features more than 7,000 guest rooms, 10 golf courses and 12 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Houston, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.
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