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Posted by Faye Bell on November 01, 2009 at 21:00:13:
We have just received an updated schedule for 70th Anniversary Celebration presented by the MARIETTA GONE WITH THE WIND MUSEUM so if you are interested in attending, please read through the following.
So that we do not miss anything, we are just copying their information sheet. So, if you have any questions, please contact the MARIETTA GONE WITH THE WIND MUSEUM.
November 13-14, 2009
70 YEARS OF GONE WITH THE WIND
Weekend Pkg: $325 per person
Friday Only: $150,
Saturday Only: $175,
Costume Ball Only: $125,
VIP Reception/Red Carpet/Movie Only: $150,
Autograph Signing Only: $25,
Question & Answers Only: $25
Pre-Show Program & Movie Only: $35 (not yet on sale)
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13—
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Gone With the Wind Authors Q&A (Strand Theatre)
Authors:
Herb Bridges – Gone With the Wind (The definitive illustrated history of the book, the movie, and the legend), “Frankly, My Dear…Gone With the Wind Memorabilia, Filming of Gone With the Wind
Cammie King Conlon – Bonnie Blue Butler: A Gone With the Wind Memoir
Molly Haskell – Frankly, My Dear: Gone With the Wind Revisited
Robert Osborne – 80 Years of the Oscar
Sally Rains – The Making of a Classic – The True Story Behind
Margaret Mitchell and Gone With the Wind
Kathy Witt – The Secret of the Belles
Michael Sragow – Victor Fleming: An American Movie Master
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11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Gone With the Wind Cast Q&A (Strand Theatre)
Ann Rutherford (“Carreen O’Hara”)
Mary Anderson (“Maybelle Merriweather”)
Mickey Kuhn (“Beau Wilkes” age 7)
Cammie King Conlon (“Bonnie Blue Butler”)
Patrick Curtis (“Baby Beau Wilkes”)
Greg Giese (Infant “Bonnie” & Infant “Beau”)
Note: All books of visiting authors available for purchase at Gone With the Wind Museum gift shop. No autograph requests please…autograph session at museum on Saturday morning.
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10:00-3:00 p.m. – Meet Warner Bros. artist Joseph Yakovetic at dk Gallery on the Marietta square who will answer questions about his Gone With the Wind and Wizard of Oz 70th anniversary artwork commissioned by Warner Bros.
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12:00-12:30 – World’s largest “Virginia Reel” in Glover Park on the Marietta Square. 70 costumed couples dance the famous ‘bazaar scene’ dance from Gone With the Wind. (Other surprise festivities to be included)
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12:45 – 1:25 – Private lunch for celebrities at Strand Theatre
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1:30-3:30 p.m. – Invitation only autograph signing (all others: Saturday morning at museum)
Note: Recipients of this invitation will not participate in the Saturday morning autograph signing. The package ticket price is inclusive of this event only with invitation.
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5:30-11:00 p.m. – Belles and Beaus Costume Ball
5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception
6:30 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. Introduction of Special Guests
8:30 p.m. Parade of Belles and Beaus
9:00 p.m. Gentlemen will bid for a dance with the lady of their choice
9:30-11:00 p.m. Dancing and Photo Opportunities with Celebrities
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14—
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Gone With the Wind Celebrity Autograph Signing (Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum)
AUTHORS
Robert Osborne – 80 Years of the Oscar
Cammie King Conlon – Bonnie Blue Butler: A Gone With the Wind Memoir
Herb Bridges – Gone With the Wind (The definitive illustrated history of the book, the movie, and the legend), “Frankly, My Dear…Gone With the Wind Memorabilia, Filming of Gone With the Wind
Molly Haskell – Frankly, My Dear: Gone With the Wind Revisited
Sally Rains – The Making of a Classic – The Real Story of Margaret Mitchell and Gone With the Wind
Kathy Witt – The Secret of the Belles
Michael Sragow – Victor Fleming: An American Movie Master
CAST
Ann Rutherford (“Carreen O’Hara”)
Mary Anderson (“Maybelle Merriweather”)
Mickey Kuhn (“Beau Wilkes” age 7)
Cammie King Conlon (“Bonnie Blue Butler”)
Patrick Curtis (“Baby Beau Wilkes”)
Greg Giese (Infant “Bonnie” & Infant “Beau”)
Note: All books of visiting authors available for purchase in museum gift shop.
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Other activities at Gone With the Wind Museum
10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. – exhibit of 70th Anniversary GWTW artwork by Warner Bros. artist Joseph Yakovetic at museum & dk Gallery (artist will alternate time between the two locations) Live painting to be done for museum by artist.
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10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. – Guided tours provided by collection owner, Chris Sullivan
12:30-2:00 – Celebrities leave for private lunch and rest period
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Saturday activities at the Stand Theatre
4:30 – 4:55 p.m.– Gone With the Wind vintage car parade From Hilton to Strand Theatre with cast members and special guests
5:00-6:00 p.m. – VIP reception with celebrities
6:15-6:30 p.m. – Connie Sutherland, Earl Reece, Chris Sullivan offer acknowledgments
6:30 p.m. – Introduction of Robert Osborne by Connie Sutherland
6:30-7:30 p.m. – Salute to TCM and WB with introduction of cast members by Hollywood Historian and Host of Turner Classic Movies Robert Osborne followed by program to introduce movie
7:45 p.m. – Showing of world’s most beloved film: GONE WITH THE WIND
8:00 p.m. – Celebrity guests leave for private dinner and retire for evening
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Sunday, November 15—
1:00-4:00 – dk Gallery on historic Marietta square to host reception for Warner Bros. artist Joseph Yakovetic. Original GWTW 70th anniversary artwork to be displayed along with other themed art.
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Note: The Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum will not be responsible for the cancellation of any cast member, author, or other celebrity scheduled to appear at the above event. No refunds will be issued in the event of cancellation by one or more celebrity due to unforeseen circumstances.
The package ticket price of $325 pp imposed by the Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum and Earl Strand Theatre provides for all above activities during the 2-day event. Additional charges for photographs or autographs may be imposed by celebrities and are not associated with the Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum or any other attraction.