Contact Information: Contact: Heather Shepardson CEO of Christopher Radko 914.345.6114
Christopher Radko(R) Announces Ornament Signing Events Being Held at Select Retailers Across the Country This Holiday Season
Meet the Artists That Design Your Most Treasured Christopher Radko Holiday Ornaments
| Source: Christopher Radko
TARRYTOWN, NY--(Marketwire - November 4, 2009) - The Christopher Radko Company, the producer
of fine holiday collectables and decor, today announced a series of special
holiday ornament signing events being held at select retailers across the
country throughout the 2009 holiday season. Open to the public, the
events will be hosted by the Christopher Radko talented artists who look
forward to meeting collectors and signing their ornaments.
The events will be held at select major retailers including Bloomingdales,
Dillards, Lord & Taylor and Nordstrom as well as smaller specialty
retailers across the country. Locations include Arkansas, Arizona,
California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Florida, Missouri, New York,
North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and
Washington. For a complete listing of dates, times and locations please
visit http://www.christopherradko.com/.
"It is a great pleasure to have the opportunity to meet the people who love
and appreciate our handcrafted ornaments," said Joe Walden, Christopher
Radko artist. "As an artist, I get a lot of inspiration from them and in
return we are able to show our gratitude in person. We thoroughly enjoy
the questions and discussions about the ornaments, process and ideas."
Exquisite workmanship and handcrafted details are the hallmark of all
Christopher Radko creations. Using time honored techniques dating back more
than two centuries, Christopher Radko ornaments rekindle the holiday
traditions of yesteryear while keeping the magic of Christmas alive for
generations to come. The artist signing events are being held so that
holiday enthusiasts and collectors can meet the designers who create these
timeless treasures.
"Signing events are a fun and festive way for our collectors to kick off
the holiday season," said Heather Shepardson, CEO of Christopher Radko. "We
love these events because we get great feedback and the opportunity to hear
wonderful personal stories about how our creations have been a special part
of annual holiday traditions. Signed ornaments make excellent gifts or
great extensions to an existing collection."
The artistry of The Christopher Radko Collection has been featured in the
White House, the Vice President's residence, the Governor's residence in
Connecticut, Woodlawn Plantation and Gracie Mansion, official residence of
the mayor of New York. Well-known collectors include Elton John, Barbra
Streisand, Whoopi Goldberg, Robert DeNiro, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria
Shriver.
The new 2009 Christopher Radko line of ornaments will available for sale
and signature at all signing events. With such a wide variety of styles
and so many themes to choose from, there is something for everyone. To see
the view the 2009 line of Christopher Radko ornaments, please visit our
website at: www.christopherradko.com.
About Christopher Radko®
For almost a quarter of a century the Christopher Radko® name has
symbolized the Standard of Excellence within the giftware industry as the
unparalleled producer of the finest handmade European-made glass ornaments.
The seasoned design team of Radko Artists work tirelessly focusing on
market trends and innovative design techniques to ensure that each
collection created is worthy of the "Radko" name. The Christopher Radko
brand is distributed and marketed through independent gift stores, major
department stores and specialty retailers nationwide. For more information
regarding the Christopher Radko Division of Rauch Industries, Inc, please
call 1-800-71-RADKO.