Gone with the Wednesday: Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Gone with the Wind in Georgia!

Gone with the Wind hasn’t been getting much [good] press for its 75th anniversary this year, but here’s one way to celebrate the occasion:

The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum is holding a three day celebration in Georgia, June 6-8! Yours truly will be there, with bells on!

Here’s the itinerary:

FRIDAY, JUNE 6:
11:00-1:30 p.m. $25 (with weekend ticket) $35 (single ticket) The Wind Has Left – Christie Lynn Theatre/Murray Arts Center  Live, on stage! Director Connie Sutherland and Producer Chris Sullivan present their version of Gone With the Wind starring Morgan Brittany, Greg Giese, Mickey Kuhn, Patrick Curtis and a host of non-actors (they’re mostly authors). What better way to kick off an event than with the sound of laughter? And, after Rhett no longer gives a damn and Scarlett finds some way to get him back, Morgan, Greg, Patrick and Mickey will come back on stage for an audience Q&A.
3:00-4:30 p.m. $7 pp (with weekend ticket) $10 (single ticket) Wilbur Kurtz Exhibit – Marietta Cobb Museum of ArtConnell and collector Russ Clayton.
7:00-10:30 p.m. $75 pp (with weekend ticket) $85 (single ticket) Gone With the Wind Costume Bazaar Ball and Dinner – Murray Arts Center Grand Lobby Tentative special guest appearance
SATURDAY, JUNE 7:
10:30-12:00 p.m. $30 (with weekend ticket) $35 (single ticket) Curtains and Crinolines: The Costumes of GWTW – Strand Theatre 4th Flooroutfits in Gone With the Wind.
2:00-4:00 p.m. $28 (with weekend ticket) $35 (single ticket) “Vivien” – Theatre in the Square (Home of the Marietta Players)  If you haven’t seen this one-woman play starring Judith Chapman (The Young & the Restless) you have missed something truly special. She brings Vivien Leigh to life in her passionate portrayal of the mentally troubled actress whose turn as “Scarlett” in Gone With the Wind is still unsurpassed in the world of motion pictures. The dark years of Leigh’s life and the struggles she endured are met with tenderness and sorrow as her story comes full circle in this amazing portrayal by Ms. Chapman. A meet and greet with Ms. Chapman will follow the 90-minute production. (Note: Theater seats 220 only so do not wait on this one!)
5:30-7:30 pm $35 (with weekend ticket) $40 (single ticket) Author’s Forum – Council Chambers/Marietta City Hall Buildingrelease: The Secret of the Belles 75th Anniversary Edition (new content, photographs, cover art by Joseph Yakovetic); Atlanta: A Photographic Portrait
SUNDAY, JUNE 8:
10:00-11:00 a.m. No Charge Live AuctionThe museum will offer an opportunity to bid on some really great Gone With the Wind memorabilia. Silent auction items will also be available.
11:15 am-1:00 pm (No charge with weekend ticket) $10 (single ticket) Autograph Signing – Marietta Gone With the Wind Museums, prints, or other items. Each volunteer will provide a coupon ticket to anyone who purchases an item or autograph. The celebrity will not autograph any item brought with you if you have not paid for and received a coupon ticket ahead of time.
Discounted Weekend Ticket Price: $200  Individual ticket prices listed above (Total: $250)
Important Information—
 Tickets will go on sale Friday, March 21st. Call Connie at 770-794-5145 for yours   Due to confirmations not yet received by other invited special guests, times and dates for event activities are subject to change.  Venues are also subject to change prior to event if guests are added.  Additional costs may be imposed for special guest appearances added to this itinerary. Ticket prices appearing on this itinerary are only for activities shown.  The museum does not receive any portion of celebrity imposed fees for items furnished by celebrity and sold at autograph signing. Fees for these items are not set by the museum.  Maps to event venues will be included with your ticket packet.  Reservations at the Hilton Marietta Hotel and Conference Center may be made by calling 770-427-2500 or by accessing the link below. With either method, please use the group code: GWTW http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/A/ATLMAHF-GWTW- 20140604/index.jhtml  Because everything cannot be held at the museum, the Hilton or the Strand Theatre, transportation will be needed to reach other venues. If you do not have a vehicle please talk with those who do and ask to carpool. Again, maps will be provided in the same packet with your tickets and other information.  The museum is not responsible for cancellations by any celebrity, author or other advertised special guest. No refunds will be provided in the event of cancellations due to emergencies by any invited guest.