UPDATE June 7, 2009 - Well, the party's over, everybody has returned home. I know that I had a real wonderful time in Winterset, getting to meet several of our members face to face for the first time (kilo6 - Murray, BILL of PA - Bill, Wayne - Wayne Davis of the Birthplace Society, downes - Brian Downes of the Birthplace Society, and new member Coach3 - I apologize that I don't remember his name). It was fun to get together with Jeff (member John Wayne Impersonator) again, having met him at the Dean Smith Celebrity Rodeo a few years ago. I enjoyed all the activities, the beautiful area of Madison County and being with so many John Wayne fans at one time. In addition to posting pictures on Flickr, I have also posted some in an album here on the JWMB (there are only a few duplicates between the two). I'm hoping to share a few stories in the next few days.
Update on May 13, 2009, from Wayne Davis of the John Wayne Birthplace ~
Quote from WayneAnd the news just keeps on coming! Now at the FREE 5pm indoor showing of True Grit on Saturday, May 30th, join legendary Paramount producer and long-time John Wayne friend A. C. Lyles and Duke’s personal costumer Luster Bayless for an animated discussion about the making of True Grit.
Complete information is available at http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/birthday
Update on May 11, 2009, From Wayne Davis of the John Wayne Birthplace ~
Quote from WayneDisplay MoreThere's been some NEW stuff added for the John Wayne Birthday Celebration in Winterset, Iowa on May 29th & 30th.
FREE big-screen showings of "True Grit" have been added on Saturday, May 30th at 11am and 5pm. These two will be shown indoors in the new Jackson Community Building at the Madison County Fairgrounds. Special Edition DVDs of the film will be available at the showings.
New for the special VIP Event and Dinner on Friday is an auction of special gift sets and John Wayne-related collectibles, including the following:
- Commemorative John Wayne knife from Case
- Longaberger Gift Basket
- Famous Dave’s sauces and gift card
- Framed oversized print of American Cowboy magazine’s commemorative Rio Bravo cover
- Bradford Exchange illuminated John Wayne stained glass wall decor art (23" x 11.25")
- Set of 4 tickets to the Cody, WY Nite Rodeo
- Sideshow Collectibles John Wayne True Grit and Flying Tigers figurines
- Stagecoach and True Grit ceramic cookie jars
- Hand-signed autographed movie photos from some of Duke’s famous leading ladies, including:
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- Maureen O’Hara
- Angie Dickinson
- Constance Towers
- Linda Cristal
- Ann-Margret
- Barbara Streisand (with Best Actor Oscar)
[/INDENT]and more. This is in addition to everything else that's going on (Lynn Anderson and more for the VIP event and Dinner; FREE Western marketplace, music, Dean Martin's daughter Deana, and a free outdoor high-def big screen showing of "Rio Bravo"). It's going to be a fun weekend not to be missed. Full details can be found at http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/birthday
Wayne Davis
The Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org
Update on April 16, 2009, from Wayne Davis, of the John Wayne Birthplace ~
Quote from WayneDisplay MoreWe can now confirm that Dean Martin's daughter Deana will be at the 2009 John Wayne Birthday Celebration on Saturday, May 30th. Rio Bravo, she says, was her father's favorite film. Deana will be at the Madison County Fairgrounds and will be available to sign autographs and greet visitors.
Deana is an internationally-known singer, actress and author, with a top-ten album “Memories Are Made of This” and a best-selling book “Memories Are Made of This: Dean Martin Through His Daughter’s Eyes” soon to be a major motion picture directed by Joe Montegna with screenplay written by Bonnie Hunt.
For complete details on the 2009 John Wayne Birthday Celebration event, go to http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/birthday Tickets for the Friday evening VIP fundraiser are still available.
--Wayne Davis
The Birthplace of John Wayne
February 14, 2009~
I received the following information from Brian Downes, the Executive Director of the John Wayne Birthplace in Winterset, Iowa.
QuoteLots happening here at the Birthplace. We've just announced our 2009 John Wayne Birthday Celebration which we are calling "Duke & the Ladies." We'll salute the 50th anniversary of Rio Bravo with big screen showings both indoors and out. Our exclusive $100 fund raiser will also include dinner and an all-girl musical line-up featuring country & western music legend Lynn Anderson. While supplies last, we'll also distribute deluxe DVDs of Rio Bravo along with some other surprises.
The event for the general public will also include movies, Old West Mercantile, food and additional musical entertainment by "the Ladies." For details, go to http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org.
This past Saturday [January 31] Grand Ole Opry star and member of the Country Music Hall of Fame Bill Anderson stopped by with his entire band and enjoyed a leisurely visit. We are hoping Glen Campbell will stop by in March.
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It sure would be great if some of our members who live close enough could attend this event!
Chester