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Quote from chester7777

Wow! This is very exciting news!

I encourage as many as possible to try to attend this event - it is really a lot of fun to be hangin' out with so many John Wayne fans in the town of his birth. The events are planned well, and you will NOT be disappointed. The air-conditioned venue is a plus (it was REALLY hot last year!).

Going to the local theater and seeing Duke on the BIG screen along with Maureen O'Hara, with other JW/MO'H fans is an experience you will not find anywhere else.

We are planning to go, and we hope to see many of our JWMB friends there!

Chester and the Mrs.

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Not only is the air-conditioned venue for the Birthplace Museum Benefit Dinner very nice indeed (yes, it did get really hot under the tent last year)--with restrooms right there as well--BUT the Iowa Theatre has upgraded their projection equipment so that the experience of watching the films will be even nicer!

AND we'll have access to a high-definition Blu-ray copy of "The Quiet Man" scanned at 4K FROM THE ORIGINAL NITRATE NEGATIVE which will be a massive improvement in image quality from what's been available until now. Frank Tarzi of Olive Films, who is releasing the restored version said:

"A 3-strip Technicolor film like The Quiet Man needs special care. We've done a 4K scan off the original negative from the studio's archives but that's just the beginning. There's a very complicated re-mastering process that needs to be done for a Technicolor film like this and we want to get it right."

A so-called 4K scan is roughly 4,000 lines of resolution, over 4 TIMES the quality of Blu-ray (4,096 H x 2,160 V; Blu-ray is 1920 H x 1080 V); it's the scan quality Hollywood uses when digitizing films to restore them for showing in digital movie theaters).

For those of you who would be interested in having your own restored Blu-ray version of "The Quiet Man" it will be available for purchase on January 22, 2013. You can pre-order it now at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Quiet-An…eywords=quiet+man+blu-ray

The John Wayne Birthplace is honored that Maureen O’Hara and her family have accepted our invitation to attend the John Wayne Birthday Celebration in Winterset, Iowa on May 24-25, 2013!

Tickets for the Museum Benefit Dinner at 5pm on Saturday, May 25th are available for purchase NOW at http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org.

This year’s Dinner will be held in a comfortable, air-conditioned indoor venue. Dinner tickets also include the Auction, sure to be a great one this year!

All of the films starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara’s will be shown during the weekend. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Makes a GREAT GIFT for your favorite John Wayne and/or Maureen O’Hara fan!

Another great source is SuperMediaStore http://www.supermediastore.com. I get a lot of my DVD and CD supplies from them. They are prompt and easy to work with if anything gets damaged in shipment (which is very rare).

They sell bulk, not onezie twozies, but they're generally inexpensive.There's different levels of quality. I'd stay away from the "economy" slimline 7mm thick cases, but there's the standard quality 14mm thick cases for 31¢ each in 100s, or the "premium" quality 14mm thick cases for 43¢ each in 100s which look really nice and sturdy: http://www.supermediastore.com…-premium-high-quality-100. None have that annoying inside raised ring around the disk location that makes it difficult to insert your thumb under the disk to get it out that just drives me crazy.

I hope that helps!

John Wayne's daughter and John Wayne Birthplace board member Aissa Wayne visits with Maureen O'Hara at the Maureen O'Hara Foundation Annual Tribute and Awards ceremony in County Cork, Ireland on October 1, 2011. John Wayne Birthplace President Joe Zuckschwerdt and Executive Director Brian Downes accompanied Aissa to the event. John Wayne was this year's recipient of the Legacy and Excellence Award.

The 2012 John Wayne Birthday Celebration in Winterset, Iowa is Friday, May 25th and Saturday, May 26th. Theme is The Quiet Man—this will be the 60th anniversary of this beloved film. Watch the Birthplace site for more information as it becomes available.

Wow, 100 posts. I've not been keeping track.

Cool new stuff about the Wild Goose and the 2011 John Wayne Birthday Celebration to post as soon as all the details are settled here . . .

Quote from ringo kid

did they show the compete version of the alamo at the birthday Celebration.

It was the shorter version, the only one available digitally right now.

Wayne Davis
John Wayne Birthplace
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

Photos from the 2010 John Wayne Birthday Celebration are now on the Birthplace web site. There's a link from the main page, or you can go directly to the Birthday page to see the slideshow at http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/birthday

Wayne Davis
John Wayne Birthplace
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

Here's even more new stuff to round out the John Wayne Birthday Celebration Weekend in Winterset, Iowa on May 28-29th!

First, join us for a delicious Fireman's Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Station, one block east of the Courthouse Square on Court from 7am to 10:30am on Saturday, May 29th. Sit yourself down for a fabulous morning meal! All you care to eat with pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, milk, orange juice and coffee. Just $6 per person (any age).

Next, John Wayne's daughter Aissa will be signing prints of her mother Pilar's painting of John Wayne titled "The Legend" at the Birthplace Saturday, May 29th from 4pm to 5pm. It’s a great opportunity to purchase a very special piece of John Wayne memorabilia and meet Aissa at the same time!

Check out http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/birthday for a complete listing of everything that's going on that weekend to celebrate the birth of John Wayne! You don't want to miss this one!

Wayne Davis
Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

Hey, John Wayne fans! Even MORE new stuff going on during the 2010 John Wayne Birthday Celebration: Thursday, May 27th through Sunday, May 30th, at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce on the Northeast corner of the Courthouse Square:

A rare and exclusive opportunity to view John Wayne-related treasures from the private collection of Joseph L. Zuckschwerdt, President of The Birthplace of John Wayne’s board. These unique and one-of-a-kind items include an actual musket used in The Alamo; the shirt and vest from The Shootist; a dress military coat from The Green Berets; the saddle from The Cowboys; original posters and oversized publicity photos, many personal family photos and even the last hat ever made for Duke by Nudie’s, and much, much more.

Complete info: http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/birthday

The Celebration is less than 30 days away now! Be sure to get your tickets for the exclusive VIP Fund Raising Event while they're still available!

Wayne Davis
The Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

Here's the latest news:

Aissa Wayne will be here in Winterset at 7pm on Friday, May 28th, 2010 to dedicate a new outside location for the larger-than-life John Wayne bronze statue, on the property of the new Museum, facing John Wayne Drive. You may remember the statue was donated by the Wayne Family at the Centennial in 2007, and since that time he's rested in the corner of the Welcome Center, barely fitting in below the ceiling. This new outdoor spot will have walkways and will be lit at night, so those traveling past will be able to see it.

The John Wayne Birthday Celebration is also proud to be chosen as one of only 25 events throughout Iowa to be a "Silver Dollar Cash Stop." Before the dedication on Friday from 4pm to 7pm, Iowa Lottery officials will hold a contest where Lottery players can use nonwinning Silver Tickets for a chance to win four cash prizes for a total value of $1,000. Winners will be drawn approximately 6:45pm. You must be present to win.

More information on these free events on the Birthday Celebration page: http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/birthday

Wayne Davis
The Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

Quote from BILL OF PA

This was reported in the local Winterset newspaper that Maureen O'Hara
bought a 2500 dollar block from the birthplace.
Guess which movie she picked?
If you don't know the answer to this question go to the back of the line.
This was a front page story in the Madisonian on feb.3th.

You can even see the signed print she sent along with her contribution on the News page at the Birthplace web site: http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/news.html.

Wayne Davis
The Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

Just thought you'd all like to know what's going on for the 2010 John Wayne Birthday Celebration on May 28-29, 2010 in Winterset, Iowa. This year's Celebration is centered around the 50th anniversary of "The Alamo" and festivities will be held on the historic Courthouse Square in downtown Winterset (just spittin' distance from the Birthplace home).

The VIP Fund Raising Event on Saturday, May 29th will feature a sumptuous dinner in true Western style, followed by music from chart topper Moe Bandy and his Americana Band. A stunning big-screen presentation of "The Alamo" will follow. The first 500 who purchase VIP tickets will also receive a FREE DVD copy of "The Alamo" as a souvenir keepsake, courtesy of MGM/DVD.

John Wayne's daughter Aissa Wayne will also be at the VIP Event. Aissa appeared with her father in "The Commancheros", "Donovan’s Reef", "McLintock!" and--yes--"The Alamo."

Tickets for the VIP Event are $100 and may be purchased on our website at http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/birthday or by calling toll-free (877) 462-1044. Tickets are going fast, so don't delay! Makes a great Christmas gift, too! Proceeds benefit the new John Wayne Birthplace Museum and Learning Center.

Even if you're not attending the VIP Event, there's plenty to do. The Western Mercantile Marketplace on the Square will feature fabulous western-related merchandise and fantastic food. There'll be a free outdoor showing of "The Alamo." And of course, Duke's Birthplace home will be open for tours.

For up-to-date information on the 2010 John Wayne Birthday Celebration and everything that's going on, visit our web site at http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org/birthday.

Wayne Davis
The Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

Yep, Carin won the 2008 International Yodeling Championship, so she's quite the accomplished yodeler. She and her brothers are quite a talented group, and it's amazing how they've grown since the Centennial a mere two years ago.

Great job locating that video of her and Lynn! I'll have to link that on the Birthplace site.

Wayne Davis
Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

Well, the Lynn Anderson clip DOES give you a taste, but man--it's just not the same without the pirouettes!

I just have to say, Lynn Anderson was WONDERFUL--enthusiastic, energetic, lots of fun, hung around to talk with folks before and after the performances, posed for pictures, signed autographs; she was a real delight!

Wayne Davis
Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynwbirthplace.org

Darn--you don't have any photos of The Three Dancin' Dukes?? I was so mad I didn't have my camera with me to capture all the hot dance moves and pirouettes you guys did while Lynn Anderson sang "On The Boardwalk" Saturday afternoon. That was truly a sight to behold!

Wayne Davis
Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

And 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
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Wayne Davis
Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

There'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

Actually, Carolyn took the photo. Bill had asked me to do so, but later told me she had already taken it. That's part of the reason it took awhile to get it sent.

The bricks in the walkway was a new idea completely independent of the dukewayne.com's Alamo granite block. We were just letting members of the board know about this new option, that's all.

Wayne Davis
Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

I'm pretty pleased to be living in Madison County and Winterset where Mr. Morrison was born, of course.

As I learned back in fifth grade the FIRST time I lived in Iowa, right down on the Missouri border there's a Wayne County, then two to the right there's Davis county. I'm not ready to change my middle name to Appanoose, though! LOL

Wayne Davis
Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

Well, regardless of anyones' feelings about whether or not John Wayne should have been on lottery tickets, that was the Wayne family's decision; the Birthplace had nothing to do with that. They did not have to contribute $2,400 to the new Museum, but they did. And the news releases and publicity the Iowa Lottery sent out helped to spread the word about the Centennial Celebration, the Birthplace and the new Museum.

And some of the Vision Iowa funds that the lottery revenues make possible will almost certainly be awarded to the new Museum to help get that built.

Wayne Davis
Birthplace of John Wayne
http://www.johnwaynebirthplace.org