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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "Mayberry in the Midwest" tickets go on sale Thursday, March 14, 2002. New Castle, IN -- The Henry County Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to bring "Mayberry in the Midwest" to New Castle, Indiana, the weekend of July 19 and 20, 2002. Friday, July 19th is a charity auction and dinner with the stars of "The Andy Griffith Show" at The Henry County Arts Park. The doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets are $15 each. Saturday, July 20th is a cast reunion show performed by the stars at 7 p.m. at Bundy Auditorium at a cost of $25 each. Ticket sales begin Thursday, March 14th at the Henry County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Office during regular business hours. The CVB is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is located at 2020 S. Memorial Dr. (State Road 3), Suite I in the Castle Point Shops. Cash, Visa and Mastercard are acceptable payment. "Mayberry in the Midwest" is a two-day event celebrating the wonderful fun and cherished memories of the loveable “The Andy Griffith Show” characters. The stars of the now worldwide syndicated show, scheduled to appear and perform are George Lindsey (Goober), Howard Morris (Ernest T. Bass), Betty Lynn (Thelma Lou), Jean Carson (Fun Girl Daphne), Maggie Peterson (Charlene Darling), James Best (Jim Lindsey -- a small guitar playing role, but best known as "Rosco P. Coltrane" on the "Dukes of Hazard"), a "Barney Fife" impersonator, a "Floyd the Barber" impersonator and others yet to be announced. These stars will be in attendance at the first event planned for the weekend, a charity auction and "Dinner with the Stars" at the Henry County Arts Park Friday evening. This evening will be filled with fun and many activities. The charity auction, featuring many "Mayberry" signed memorabilia and other wonderful items, benefits the Henry County United Fund and the Art Association of Henry County. "Lindsey Ridener and Big Sky" (sponsored by New Castle KFC) are the featured performers of the evening. This country band that won the Marion County Fair’s Talent Contest will entertain the crowd while they enjoy dinner. Also taking place that evening is an Antique Car Show and an "Indiana Artists" exhibit at the Art Center. This evening costs $15 each and starts at 6:00 p.m. Ticket sales are limited to the first 500 people. The weekend’s featured event is the "Mayberry in the Midwest" Cast Reunion Show. Taking place at Bundy Auditorium on Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m., this 2-2 ½ hour show features each of the mentioned actors. The show is a wonderful array of stories, character portrayals, and skits. Similar to a Branson, Missouri-type of show, this is a once in a life time experience brought to you by the Henry County Convention and Visitors Bureau and a number of sponsors. Tickets cost $25 each and seating is limited to the first 1000. Get your tickets fast. As mentioned, the Henry County Convention and Visitors Bureau is the title sponsor of this wonderful event, but this event would not happen if not for the help of many wonderful sponsors. The following current sponsors have signed on to bring this unique event to New Castle: Producing Sponsors (top level): Ameriana Bank and Trust, Best Western Raintree Inn (the hotel of the stars), Citizens State Bank, New Castle KFC; Associate Sponsors: City of New Castle, Macer-Hall Funeral Home; and Participating Sponsors: EZ-Look.com, Goodwin Brothers Automotive, Henry County Saddle Club, Moe's Auto Sales, New Castle Ford-Lincoln-Mercury, Offisource, The Pfenninger Agency, Schroeder Chiropractic, and Walnut Ridge Family RV Sales. The media sponsor is WMDH 102.5 FM radio. Many events are happening in conjunction with this wonderful weekend. More details will be forthcoming in the future months. Log onto mayberryinthemidwest.com for more details and future updates. “Mayberry in the Midwest” is a wonderful weekend of family fun and entertainment. Tickets for the July 19th Friday evening Charity Auction and "Dinner with the Stars" -- and Saturday evening’s July 20th "Mayberry in the Midwest” Cast Reunion Show go on sale Thursday, March 14, 2002. Call the Henry County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) at or or stop into the CVB office located at 2020 S. Memorial Dr., Suite I in New Castle. Tell your friends and don’t miss this wonderful opportunity. CONTACT: |