Hello This information just appeared in our local newspaper today. James Best guitar player Jim Lindsey from the Andy Griffith Show to visit his hometown in Corydon, Indiana: James Best will present two performances of his one-man show, "In His Own Words" at Hayswood Theatre in Corydon Friday, June 4 and Saturday June 5 both at 8 PM. Tickets are $30 each and include a reception with snacks to give attendees an opportunity to meet James Best. Tickets go on sale Monday April 5 at the Blaine Wiseman Visitor center in Corydon, Indiana. Cash or check accepted. Tickets are expected to sell quickly as the theatre only seats 70. A brief ceremony to honor Best will begin Saturday June 5 at 2 PM followed by a book signing at the Gerdon Youth Center in downtown Corydon (formerly Corydon High School), Indiana which was a school James Best attended in the 1940's. Best will autograph copies of his new autobiography, "Best in Hollywood: The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful." Copies of the book will be available for purchase for $25 at the event or can be ordered online at _www.jamesbest.com_ (http://www.jamesbest.com) Autographed photos will also be available for purchase. This is a free event open to the public. Prior to James Best arrival, the Historical Society of Harrison county will host an educational film festival on Monday, May 24 beginning at 4 PM at the Harrison County Community Foundation building in Corydon, Indiana (address is 1523 Foundation Way NE). This will feature a chronological marathon of highlights of Best's movie career, possibly including "The Guitar Player" from "Andy Griffith Show". This event is also free and open to the public. For more information, directions or suggestions contact Karen Schwartz, president of the Historical Society of Harrison county at 812.736.2373 or 812.738.2828 ____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________ I'd be curious to know if anyone from the WBMUTBB will be attending and which event you will be attending. Mayberry says, Thanks and Happy Motoring, David _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list [email protected] http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
