Bandera Point Hallmark Club’s In-Store Artist Signing Event

Event Date: Saturday, September 20, 2014

Location & Contact Information:

Amy’s Hallmark Shop #662
11637 Bandera Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78250

(210) 520-4300

Attending Artists

Joanne Eschrich

Hotel Accomodations

A limited number of rooms have been set aside and are available at a discounted rate for September 19, 20 & 21, 2014 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel San Antonio near La Canters.

Wyndham Garden San Antonio near La Cantera
6809 North Loop 1604 W
San Antonio, TX 78249

(210) 690-0300
For Online Reservations: Click Here

King: $89.00 USD/Night (includes breakfast for one)
Double: $99.00 USD/Night (includes breakfast for two)

Individuals are encouraged to reserve their room early. Mention Hallmark Artist Signing Event to get the discounted rate.

Note: Immediately following the dinner there will be Room Hopping at the sponsor hotel. If you would like to sell your  retired ornaments and collectibles out of your room, please email Ruth at: [email protected] as the club is working with the host hotel to group sellers rooms together.

Pre-Event Reception

Date: Friday, September 19, 2014
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location:

Amy’s Hallmark Shop #662
11637 Bandera Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78250

Please stop by our sponsor store on Friday afternoon for an old-fashioned meet and greet get-together. Meet our club members, the store staff and other event attendees and help us kick off our fun filled event and memorable weekend.

Everyone is invited to this FREE informal club sponsored event. Refreshments will be provided and door prizes will be given away.

Friday Night Dinner “With the Artist”

Open to the general public.

Date: Friday, September 19, 2014

Time:

Check-in: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner starts at: 6:30 p.m.

Location:

Pedrotti’s North Wind Ranch
13715 FM 1560 N (Hausman Rd.)
Helotes, TX 78023

Event Fee: $40.00 USD/attendee (non-refundable)

Reservations: To reserve a spot for our dinner, please mail payment to:

Helen Converse
13270 Adobe Walls Dr.
Helotes, TX 78023

Please make checks/money orders payable to: Helen Converse

Reservation Deadline: August 29, 2014

Note: Please email any questions regarding the dinner or dinner reservations to Helen at: [email protected].

Festivities Include:

  • Dinner (Served Buffet Style):

Entree’s:
Smoked Bar-B-Que Brisket – Smoked on the pit at the perfect temperature. Chefs carve and serve thick juicy slices. Don’t forget the homemade BBQ Sauce.
Smoked Polish Sausage
Grilled Boneless Breast of Chicken – Marinated & Lightly Seasoned in Special South West Seasoning

Can’t make a choice?  Please feel free to help yourself to all three meat’s.

Side Dishes:
Cream Corn
Ranch Style Pinto Beans – Slow Cooked with Fresh Diced Tomatoes, Onions, & Bacon
Creamy Ranch Style Potato Salad

Accompaniments:
Mini Rolls, Sliced Pickle Wedges, Onions and Jalapenos

Desserts: Italian Cream Cake

Beverages: Coffee, Tea and Water

  • A 30 minute question and answer session with Keepsake Studio artist Joanne Eschrich.

DINNER ATTENDEES – If you have a question for Joanne, please email it to [email protected] prior to August 29, 2014. Please include you full name, city and state with your question. DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE QUESTIONS FROM THE FLOOR DURING THE DINNER.

  • Door prizes
  • Raffle
  • Silent auction

Those individuals who attend the dinner will be given a product voucher which will guarantee the ability to purchase the event exclusive ornament.

Secondary Market Room Hopping

  • Immediately following the dinner there will be Room Hopping at the sponsor hotel.
  • If you would like to sell your retired ornaments and collectibles out of your room, Please email Ruth at: [email protected] as the club is working with the host hotel to group sellers rooms together.

Saturday Signing

  • Artist will be available for signing  from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Although individuals will be limited to two signatures per pass through the line, attendees are invited to go through the line as many times as time will allow.
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Event Recap

Joanne gave a brief presentation followed by a short Q & A session. As part of her presentation she showed a picture board with two pictures. One of the pictures was of this year’s ‘Christmas Angel’. The other was a Sneak Peek of an angel she has created for the 2015 Keepsake ornament line.

Angel
Premium.
Features laser cut wings and flower
embellishments inspired by antique
containers. Porcelain.
By Joanne Eschrich.

Event Product