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TROPICANA DINNERS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND FOR LUCY’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Jamestown, NY - Live music, a three course meal inspired by an “I Love Lucy” episode, and performances by “Lucy” and “Ethel” in a recreation of Ricky Ricardo’s Tropicana nightclub proved to be so successful during May’s Lucy-Desi Days that organizers are offering two encore shows August 1 and 2 during Lucy’s Birthday Celebration-a weekend long festival in Lucille Ball’s hometown.
Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Lucy Ricardo” impressionist Diane Vincent and her sidekick “Ethel Mertz,” actress Rhonda Medina, will welcome guests to celebrate their all-time favorite television show in the beautiful Tropicana Room above the Desilu Playhouse, Jamestown’s “I Love Lucy” museum. They will reenact scenes from “I Love Lucy” episode 33, “Lucy’s Schedule,” where Ricky Ricardo puts Lucy on a schedule while serving dinner to his boss.
“Lucy” and “Ethel” will also add to the fun during Friday evening’s “I Love Lucy” Trivia Contest at 7:30 in Jamestown’s Reg Lenna Civic Center. Author and We Love Lucy Fan Club President Tom Watson will join host John Schillner to invite randomly selected audience members to step on stage and prove their Lucy-Desi knowledge. Over $500 in prizes will be provided by Vandor, a leading “I Love Lucy” giftware manufacturer.
At the festival’s opening ceremonies at Jamestown’s City Hall Plaza on Friday, “Lucy” and “Ethel” will help distribute free punch and cake as part of Lucy’s Birthday Cake Bake-Off. The comic duo will be available for professional photos at the Photo Op at the Lucy-Desi Collectors’ Show, 217 N. Main Street, from 2-3 pm Friday and Saturday and “Ethel” will pose 11 am-noon on Sunday.
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July 9, 2008 |
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Tribute To Lucille Ball's Costume Designer Planned
Mini Fashion Show with “Lucy” Part of August 1 Event
Jamestown, NY – With more than 40 events slated for Lucy’s Birthday
Celebration in Lucille Ball’s hometown (Jamestown, New York) August 1-3,
visitors may wonder which are a “must do.”
Here’s one not to miss: On Friday, August 1, at 1 pm, the Lucy-Desi Center
will welcome author Allan Glaser to the Tropicana Room for a special afternoon
luncheon event. Attendees will enjoy lunch in the beautiful recreation of
Ricky Ricardo’s Tropicana nightclub followed by a special tribute to Lucy’s
costume designer, Elois Jenssen.
The author of The Official “I Love Lucy” Paper Dolls, Glaser will
share original costume sketches approved by Lucy herself that Elois created for some very memorable "I Love Lucy" episodes. Participants will hear
stories about Lucy and Elois’s unique friendship, view a slideshow of rarely
seen photos from Allan's personal collection, and listen to Lucille Ball pay
tribute to Elois on a rare audio tape that was recorded weeks before Lucy
passed away. And as a special treat, Universal Studios: Hollywood’s Lucy
Ricardo impressionist Diane Vincent will offer a mini fashion show of some
Elois-inspired costumes.
The menu for the luncheon has been inspired by the popular “L.A. At Last”
episode featuring William Holden in the Brown Derby.
Immediately following the program, Allan Glaser will be available to sign
copies of The Official "I Love Lucy" Paper Dolls. The book's artwork
is by well-known Lucy artist Rick Carl. Some of Carl's original art is part of the "Visions of Lucy" exhibit at Roberto's Restaurant at 20 W. Third Street in
downtown Jamestown. These pieces will be included in the Lucy-Desi Memorabilia Auction on Saturday, August 2, during the festival. More information about the art auction can be found here.
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July 2, 2008 |
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Vivian Vance's Sister To Offer Workshops During Lucy's Birthday Celebration!
Jamestown, NY - Vivian Vance’s younger sister, Lou Ann Graham, will be in
Jamestown, New York, for Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration, August 1-3, to
commemorate the wonderful woman best known as Lucille Ball’s sidekick “Ethel
Mertz” in “I Love Lucy”.
An accomplished performer herself, on Friday and Saturday afternoons, August
1-2, Ms. Graham will teach workshops in improvisational comedy. Admission to
these two-hour sessions is limited so that each participant will have an
opportunity to truly develop their skills.
Sunday morning, August 3, We Love Lucy Fan Club President Tom Watson will host
“We Remember Viv: A Tribute to Vivian Vance,” and Ms. Graham will share private memories and family photos. There will be a special video of Vance’s career
and some great surprises! Over $500 in door prizes will be awarded courtesy of Aliz International. The 9:30 a.m. event is sponsored by the Garden of Eden and will be in downtown Jamestown’s Reg Lenna Civic Center.
An actress and singer, Vance had a varied stage career before she defined the
role of “second banana” on television. She was nominated for four Emmy Awards
and was the first winner of the award in the Best Supporting Actress category. Following “I Love Lucy”, Vance was part of the cast in The
Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour and The Lucy Show. She later made
appearances in a number of television programs, as well as playing Maxine, who
dispensed Maxwell House coffee in a series of television commercials.
On Sunday afternoon Graham and “Ethel” (actress and “Ethel” impressionist
Rhonda Medina) will host “Ethel’s Showboat Cruise” aboard The Summer Wind on
Lake Chautauqua -- the same lake Lucy Ricardo talked about on “I Love Lucy.”
Boarding for the 1:30 departure is at Lucille Ball Memorial Park in the village of Celoron, where Lucille Ball lived as a young girl.
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July 1, 2008 |
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Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center, Inc.
Month-In-Review: June 2008
* Hollywood Walk of Fame actress Ruta Lee is announced as the headliner for
Lucy’s Birthday Celebration, August 1-3, in Jamestown, New York.
* The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center is featured in a Voice of America story
about personality museums in the United States
(http://www.voanews.com/specialenglish/2008-06-01-voa3.cfm).
* The Lucy-Desi Museum and Desilu Playhouse are included in a story about
Chautauqua County in Drive: The Magazine from Subaru
(http://www.drive.subaru.com/Sum08/Sum08_RoadTrips.htm).
* With sponsorship by TV Land, Lucie Arnaz moderates a Legacy of Laughter panel and receives a Laughtime Achievement Award on behalf of her parents, Lucille
Ball and Desi Arnaz, at the HUMOR Project’s 52nd international conference on
“The Positive Power of Humor & Creativity.” She also offers a conference
session, “Ask Lucie: Up Close and Personal with Lucie Arnaz.”
* Justin Timberlake presents TV Land’s Lucille Ball Legacy of Laughter Award to Mike Myers (http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/celebrities).
* New York City’s WNBC-TV gathers information on the Lucy-Desi Center for a
story featuring three New York State museums.
* Lucie Arnaz is honorary co-chairwoman for the Westport Public Library’s 10th
annual Booked for the Evening ceremony honoring Oscar Hijuelos, author of
The Mambo Kings Sing Songs of Love
(http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/localnews/ci_9558937).
* The Lucy-Desi Center is featured in a cover story in Group Travel Leader
, the national newspaper for the group travel industry (http://grouptravelleader.epubxpress.com/wps/).
* Note is made of a Lucille Ball lookalike’s being featured in Armstrong
flooring ads (http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news).
* The Lucy-Desi Museum and Desilu Playhouse are included in the Cleveland
Plain Dealer’s Chautauqua region travel opportunities (http://www.cleveland.com/living/plaindealer.
* Plans are announced for concert stagings in West Hollywood of Dance With
Me, the musical about the lives of the Lucille Ball and Desi
(http://www.playbill.com/news/article/118744.html).
* Five-time Emmy Award winning costume designer Ret Turner creates fashion
accessories for Lucy-Desi staff that he donates to the Center (http://www.post-journal.com/page/content.detail/id/504336.html).
* London, England, reports on Salma Hayek’s being hailed for her efforts as
executive producer of Ugly Betty at the Crystal Lucy Awards,
established to honor women in film as a tribute to Lucille Ball (http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html .
* At least in Australia, it appears that “I Love Lucy” “will soon have digitally inserted advertising in the form of product placement” (http://www.watoday.com.au/national/1).
* The Lucy-Desi Center is featured in the North East (PA) News-Journal
as a close-to-home vacation opportunity.
* Gallager Bobseine of Cattaraugus, New York, is recognized as the first
recipient of the newly reestablished Lucille Ball Scholarship at Jamestown
Community College.
* The Tampa Tribune notes that Jamestown’s Lucy-Desi Center is
featured in the National Geographic’s map of Appalachia (http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/jun/29/).
* Lucy-Desi Center staff participates in Chautauqua County Chamber of
Commerce Return on Investment seminar.
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July 1, 2008 |
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Lucy-Desi Fans:
We've just updated our online store!
Click here and you'll see new items coming soon including two new beach
chairs, fleece blankets, dolls, t-shirts, and more!
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June 30, 2008 |
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FREE EVENTS DURING LUCY’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION:
August 1-3 Festival Celebrates The World’s Favorite Redhead!
Jamestown, NY – Now more than ever, with the high price of gasoline, this
summer’s travelers are looking for a good value for their vacation dollar.
With so many free events during Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration, Jamestown,
New York, is a great place to be for family fun August 1-3!
Friday morning on City Hall’s Tracy Plaza, Suzuki Strings & Friends directed by Nina Karbacka offer a musical tribute to the First Couple of Comedy. At noon Mayor Sam Teresi will proclaim the official opening of the festival, with the assistance of “Lucy” (Diane Vincent) from Universal Studios: Hollywood and her sidekick, “Ethel Mertz” (Rhonda Medina)! After the announcement of the winners of Lucy’s Birthday Cake Bake-Off, “Lucy” and “Ethel” will be sure to see that everyone enjoys the free cake and punch!
The Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation (DJDC) will have live entertainment throughout the Taste of Jamestown on Friday in downtown Jamestown. Restaurants will be outdoors, featuring some of their signature menu items for less than $4 between 11 am and 11 pm. On Saturday and Sunday DJDC’s Downtown Arts & Crafts Festival will offer craft vendors, live entertainment, children’s activities and more!
Beginning at noon on Saturday, young Jamestown area musicians from the Infinity Performing Arts Project will salute the Queen of Comedy with outdoor performances.
Vintage foreign trading cards, movie posters, collector plates, dolls, comic books, magazines, and more will be on display and for sale at the Collectors’ Show at 217 N. Main Street. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm on Friday and Sunday, and 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday.
There will be no charge for Lucy’s Mystery Theatre at the Reg Studio Theatre, 108 E. Third Street. Hours for these constantly changing screenings of Lucille Ball’s television appearances are Friday: Noon-7pm, Saturday: 10 am-7pm, and Sunday: 10am-6 pm.
Each afternoon will be the finalist competition for a different contest inspired by classic “I Love Lucy” episodes. Friday will feature Lucy’s Goofy Golfing Contest at 4:30 pm, Saturday will be the Candy Factory Antics Contest at 4 pm, and Sunday at 3 pm will be the finals for the Egg Stuffing Contest. Competition finals will be at Potters Terrace, on 3rd Street between Main and Potters Alley. Registration for participation is 9 am-2 pm each day at the Information Booth outside the Reg Lenna Civic Center at 116 E. 3rd Street.
Another prize-winning opportunity is the challenge to find pictures of 25 “I Love Lucy” comic books that have been hidden in downtown shops and restaurants. Entry forms for the Downtown Jamestown Loves Lucy Scavenger Hunt can be picked up at any of the three Lucy-Desi locations. Winners of prizes courtesy of the San Francisco Music Box Company will be announced in the fall.
Weather permitting, Friday and Saturday from 9:45-11 pm “Lucy Under the Stars” will be on the oversized outdoor movie screen on the corner of Third and Pine Streets. Viewers are encouraged to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs. Adding to the fun, popcorn and soft drinks will be available to purchase.
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June 30, 2008 |
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Lucy-Desi Fans:
Looking for hotel accommodations for Lucy’s Birthday Celebration, August 1-3, in Jamestown, New York?
Here’s some information that may be helpful:
Jamestown
America's Best Value Inn - still has some rooms
620 Fairmount Ave., W.E. Route 394
www.bestvalueinn.com
(716) 488-1904
Partridge Sheldon Mansion (Bed & Breakfast) - two rooms available
70 Prospect Street
call Kathy Foster @ (716) 354-4135
Falconer, NY (less than 10 minutes from Jamestown)
Red Roof Inn -has three rooms left as of the morning of June 30.
1980 Main Street
(716)-665-3670
Mayville, NY
30 minutes west from Jamestown) Route 394
Chautauqua Inn & Suites - still has some rooms, for 3 nights minimum
215 West Lake Road
www.chautauquasuites.com
(716) 269-STAY (7829)
Fredonia, NY
(30 minutes north from Jamestown) [@ I-90]
Days Inn/Fredonia Motel - good availability
10455 Bennett Road, I-90, Exit 59,
www.the.daysinn.com/fredonia05551
(716) 673-1351 or toll-free, (800)-DAYS-INN
Dunkirk, NY
(35 minutes north from Jamestown) [1 mile from I-90, Exit 59]
Comfort Inn - good availability
3925 Vineyard Dr.
www.choicehotels.com
(716) 672-4450
Findley Lake, NY
(35 minutes west from Jamestown) I-86, Exit 4 or Routes 430 & 426
Holiday Inn Express - good availability
3025 Route 426
www.hiexpress.com/findleylakeny
(716) 769-7900 or toll-free, (800)-HOLIDAY
Peek 'n Peak - good availability
1405 Olde Rd.
www.pknpk.com
(716) 355-4141
Westfield, NY
(40 minutes west from Jamestown) I-90, Exit 60; Route 394 & Route 20
William Seward Inn (bed & breakfast) - two rooms available
6645 S. Portage Rd.
www.williamsewardinn.com
(716) 326-4151
Warren, PA
(30 minutes south from Jamestown) Route 62
Holiday Inn of Warren - good availability
210 Ludlow
(814) 726-3000 or (800) 446-6814
Email: holinwrn@penn.com
Also, keep in mind that as travelers’ plans change, hotels do get cancellations which free up rooms. Don’t hesitate to check back with the major Jamestown hotels about their availability as it gets closer to the festival. Click here for more details on Jamestown area accommodations.
We're looking forward to welcoming you to Lucy's hometown!
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June 27, 2008 |
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LUCILLE BALL’S MERCEDES ON EXHIBIT DURING LUCY’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!
Jamestown, NY – This August 1-3 won’t be the first time Lucille Ball’s long-time chauffeur, Frank Gorey, has been in Jamestown, New York, for Lucy’s Birthday Celebration. But it will be the first time he sees her 1972 gold Mercedes-Benz on display in the new and expanded Lucy-Desi Museum!
The automobile, with Lucy’s monogram on the door, was given to the Lucy-Desi Museum several years ago by her son-in-law, actor Laurence Luckinbill. The development of the new Museum space will enable the vehicle to be on permanent exhibit to the public.
During the Saturday morning, August 2, Lucy Legend Event fund raiser, participants will have a professional photograph taken of themselves in the Mercedes with the man who drove the car, Frank Gorey. Following the photo shoot, there will be a continental breakfast, a special screening, and conversation with Frank. Admission is limited.
While not all of the expanded Museum’s eight galleries will be complete, the festival weekend will be the first time the public gets a sneak peek at this new tribute to The First Couple of Comedy. Located at 10 West Third Street, it is next door to the Desilu Playhouse, Jamestown’s “I Love Lucy” museum.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy the original Lucy-Desi Museum at 212 Pine Street that opened in May, 1996. Highlights of its current exhibit, “Lucy & Desi: Memories & Mementos,” include the first of four Emmy Awards Lucille Ball received, her ostrich feather-trimmed black peignoir, and original photos taken during Desi’s 1976 appearance on the first season of Saturday Night Live.
After the 40+ events festival weekend, the permanent exhibits in the original Museum will be relocated into one gallery of the new space.
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June 26, 2008 |
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Since 1999, Lucille Ball's hometown has offered an annual art exhibit featuring original one-of-a-kind artwork of the Queen of Comedy.
Appropriately titled "Visions of Lucy," this unique exhibit showcases the talents of local, regional, and national artists!
Rick Carl, famed Lucy artist whose artwork appears on the cover of The "I Love Lucy" Book and fills the pages of The Official "I Love Lucy" Paper Dolls, is among the talented folks who have offered submissions to this year's exhibit.
In
On Saturday, August 2, in conjunction with Lucy's Birthday Celebration, all artwork will be incorporated into the Lucy-Desi Memorabilia Auction (preview: 12:45 pm, auction: 1:37 pm).
For art connoisseurs and Lucy fans alike, we're offering a special art preview online.
If you're unable to be a part of the festival weekend (August 1-3) but would like to participate in the auction, you'll find complete details on how you can place an absentee auction bid online.
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June 24, 2008 |
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Mattel To Release Santa Ricky Doll!
In 2006, Mattel released a limited edition Lucy Ricardo doll dressed as Santa (and inspired by the seldom-seen 1956 Christmas episode). The doll was a quick sell out.
Last year, Mattel followed up with a very limited edition Santa Ethel doll--so limited that the doll now sells on the secondary market for over $500!
And now, for 2008, Mattel will be releasing the third edition yet another doll inspired by the holiday themed episode. This year, it's Ricky Ricardo as the jolly old elf, himself! The doll will only be available for a limited time. Guarantee you'll be one of the first to receive the doll when it is released later this year by pre-ordering today at: http://lucille-ball-desi-arnaz-center.stores.yahoo.net/matteldolls.html.
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June 24,
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"Lucy Ricardo" To Offer Mini Fashion Show During Lucy's Birthday Celebration
With more than 40 events slated for "Lucy's Birthday Celebration" in Lucille Ball's hometown (Jamestown, New York) August 1-3, fans may wonder which are a "must do".
Here's one you won't want to miss: On Friday, August 1, at 1 pm, the Lucy-Desi Center will welcome author Allan Glaser to the Tropicana Room for a special afternoon luncheon event. Attendees will enjoy lunch at Ricky Ricardo's Tropicana to be followed by a special tribute to Lucy's costume designer, Elois Jenssen, by her close friend, Allan Glaser. You'll see costume sketches Elois created for some very memorable "I Love Lucy" episodes. You'll hear Lucille Ball pay tribute to Elois on a rare audio tape that was recorded weeks before Lucy passed away, and you'll enjoy a mini fashion show of some Elois-inspired costumes modeled by "Lucy" (aka Hollywood actress and "Lucy" impressionist Diane Vincent).
Don't miss this special luncheon event! Immediately following the program, Allan Glaser will be available to sign copies of his book, The Official "I Love Lucy" Paper Dolls. With artwork by well-known Lucy artist (and long-time Lucy-Desi Center supporter) Rick Carl, Allan pays tribute to the fashions of "I Love Lucy" and tells the story of Elois Jenssen and her significant contributions to our favorite sitcom.
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June 24,
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Lucy-Desi Visa® Card! Do You Have Your Own Lucy-Desi Credit Card? Don’t miss the fun and conversations you’ll start when you use your Bank of America® Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center Visa® card. This card is the ONLY card featuring the First Couple of Comedy and a portion of every purchase you make will be returned to the Lucille Ball–Desi Arnaz Center, Inc., at no additional cost to you! For more information on the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center Visa credit card, visit www.lucy-desi.com. See you this summer!
For information about rates, fees, other costs and benefits associated with the use of this card, please click on the link above and refer to the disclosures accompanying the online application. This credit card program is issued and administered by FIA Card Services, N.A.
© 2008 Bank of America Corporation
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June 20,
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Lucy-Desi Fans:
With record high gas prices, the best getaway you could plan this summer may be closer than you think!
The chart below offers estimated time and mileage to Jamestown, New York.
Why not plan a visit to Lucy's hometown and enjoy all the things that Chautauqua County has to offer!
And...schedule your visit August 1-3 and take part in Lucy's Birthday Celebration with more than 40 events!
| From | Time | Mileage |
| Albany, NY | 6 hrs | 357 |
| Akron, OH | 3 hrs | 168 |
| Boston, MA | 8 ½ hrs | 523 |
| Buffalo, NY | 1 ½ hrs | 75 |
| Cleveland, OH | 2 ½ hrs | 145 |
| Columbus, OH | 4 ½ hrs | 282 |
| Corning, NY | 2 ½ hrs | 145 |
| Frederick, MD | 5 ½ hrs | 286 |
| Erie, PA | 3/4 hr | 49 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 5 hrs | 236 |
| Lancaster, PA | 5 ½ hrs | 274 |
| Montreal, QC | 8 hrs | 461 |
| New York, NY | 6 ½ hrs | 394 |
| Niagara Falls, NY | 2 hrs | 95 |
| Ottawa, ON | 7 hrs | 404 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 6 ½ hrs | 402 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 3 hrs | 171 |
| Rochester, NY | 2 ½ hrs | 140 |
| Scranton, PA | 4 ½ hrs | 278 |
| Syracuse, NY | 4 hrs | 216 |
| Toledo, OH | 4 hrs | 262 |
| Toronto, ON | 3 hrs | 173 |
| Washington, DC | 6 ½ hrs | 332 |
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June 19,
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Lucy-Desi Fans:
The Franklin Mint continues to offer an amazing collection of high-end "I Love Lucy" dolls and costumes for those that love Lucy! Dolls that feature Lucy as a ballerina...costumes that allow you to transform her into the grape stomping peasant or candy factory worker...and a cleverly-designed storage trunk to keep your Franklin Mint Lucy collection all in one place!
And now, for the next seven days, the Lucy-Desi Center is offering many items from this collection at significant savings!
With these special temporary markdowns now through next Tuesday (June 24), now is the time to add that special costume to your growing Franklin Mint collection. Or, maybe you've been waiting for a sale like this to get started!
And, when you order from www.lucy-desi.com, your order is not only shipped directly from Lucy's hometown but it also supports the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center!
For more information, click here.
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Highlights of Lucy-Desi Days 2008 are now online!
Enjoy over 40 images from the weekend at:
http://www.lucy-desi.com/festival/lddays08.html
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June 10,
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Complete details for Lucy's Birthday Celebration (August 1-3) are now online!
Click here for details!
We want you to be with us as we celebrate the birthday of our favorite redhead! Come to Jamestown this summer and have a ball!
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June 7,
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Top 10 Reasons To Make Lucy's Hometown Your Destination August 1-3...
...Fellow fans from throughout the country will be competing in fun candy factory, exciting egg stuffing, and goofy golfing ("Mashee!") contests inspired by famous episodes--and you can be a part of it!
...You can plan a picnic with Lucille Ball's longtime secretary, Wanda Clark, where we'll share a collection of rarely seen photos from the Lucy-Desi Center's archives!
...You'll meet a special author who'll be offering a personal tribute to an Oscar winning woman who contributed greatly to Lucy's style!
...You can take part in an event honoring a classic character actor who appeared on both The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy! And, he'll be in Jamestown to meet fans!
...If you don't delay, you'll be able to dine with "Lucy" and "Ethel" as they present two special Tropicana Dinner Party encore performances. (The dinner shows were a sell-out at our May festival and by popular demand, we'll be offering two dinner shows on Friday, August 1 and Saturday, August 2--while tickets last!)
...You'll be able to get your picture taken with a very special guy and a very special thing in a very special new place! (Watch your email for more information about this soon!)
...Wow!!! You can enroll in a two-hour workshop on improvisational comedy taught by Vivian Vance's sister, Lou Ann Graham!
...You can prove yourself a true Lucy fan as you compete with other fans during a special "I Love Lucy" Trivia Contest co-hosted by Lucy historian and author, Tom Watson!
...You'll be in the presence of a Hollywood actress who not only appeared on Lucy's TV series, but also Dragnet, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Twilight Zone, Perry Mason, The Andy Griffith Show, The Flying Nun, Hogan's Heroes, Mork & Mindy, Three's Company, ChiPs, Fantasy Island, The Love Boat, Charles In Charge, Murder, She Wrote, and Roseanne.
...We're celebrating the birthday of the Queen of Comedy with more than 30 events!
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May 28,
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Big News!
As members of the Lucy-Desi Center listserv, you're among the first to hear big news about a new "I Love Lucy" collector doll in development!
Mattel will be producing a limited edition "I Love Lucy" Ricky Ricardo doll for release later this year!
This limited edition will feature Ricky dressed as Santa from the memorable "I
Love Lucy" Christmas Special which aired on Christmas Eve in 1956.
For more information, visit:
http://lucille-ball-desi-arnaz-center.stores.yahoo.net/matteldolls.html.
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May 27, 2008
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Lucy-Desi Fans:
Our sincere thanks to everyone (from 24 states, 2 Canadian provinces, and
Tasmania!) who turned out to celebrate the legacy of the First Couple of Comedy this past weekend in Jamestown, New York.
Visit www.lucy-desi.com to see weekend highlights that will be showcased in
slide-show form.
Watch too, for details on Lucy's Birthday Celebration (August 1-3). Complete
details will be posted in June.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Lucy-Desi Center, the entire staff,
and the countless Lucy-Desi Center volunteers, thank you for your
continuing support and...we hope to see you in Jamestown (again) soon!
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May 19, 2008 |
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Lucy-Desi Fans:
If you missed last week's National Public Radio tribute to Desi Arnaz and
"Ricky Ricardo, you can access it now at:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90535612&sc=emaf
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