Lucy-Desi Days Schedule
Friday May 22 - Sunday May 24, 2009


Friday, May 22
Time Event Location Price
9-11am Early Bird Special: 15% off purchases at all Lucy-Desi Center gift shops Gift Shops Free
10-4pm Collectors Show: Vintage Lucy-Desi memorabilia, Mattel dolls and more! Beneficial Space Free
10am Lucytown Tour: A two-hour video enhanced tour of Lucy's hometown with a special mystery guest aboard an air-conditioned bus! Third/Main $20* incl. memento
10-12pm Komedy Kollege-Lucy 101: "Job Switching" Learn to recreate one of three "I Love Lucy" episodes offered. Directed by "Lucy Ricardo". Reg Studio $20* incl. t-shirt
11:30am Opening Ceremonies: CRYS conducted by Bryan Eckenrode at 11:30am; Mayor Sam Teresi's proclamation at 12pm, followed by the Junior Guilders directed by Helen Merrill. Tracy Plaza Free
1pm Lucytown Tour: See 10am Lucytown Tour Third/Main $20* incl. memento
1-3pm Photo Op: Have a professional photo taken with a different Lucy-Desi theme each day. Beneficial Space $10/$15/$20
1:30pm Film Festival-"Life With Lucy": Three rarely seen episodes from Lucy's final TV series co-hosted by Michael Stern and Wanda Clark. RH Jackson Center $10
3pm Komedy Kollege Presents "Job Switching": Komedy Kollege's recreation of one of the top three "I Love Lucy" episodes. Potters Terrace Free
4pm Lucytown Tour: See10am Lucytown Tour Third/Main $20* incl. memento
5:30pm Brown Derby Dinner Theater: An unforgettable theater dining experience with Diane Vincent and "Lucy Ricardo". Limited seating: RSVP ASAP Desilu Playhouse $40* Sponsored by Garden of Eden
7:30pm Tribute to Orson Wells and Desilu Studios: Special screening of TV episodes featuring Lucy and Orson Wells together followed with discussions lead by Dann Cahn and Tom Watson. RH Jackson Center $15 Sponsored by Jamestown Mattress Co.
9pm Unexpected Guests: Jamestown's own highly acclaimed improv group pays tribute to America's First Couple of Comedy! RH Jackson Center $10
9:30pm Lucy Under the Stars: Enjoy an outdoor screening of "I Love Lucy" episodes; pop corn and beverages available for purchase. County Parking Ramp Free
Saturday, May 23
Time Event Location Price
8am Members Only Party: Museum private party and gift shop discounts. Join at the door! Lucy-Desi Museum Members Only
9am-5pm Collectors Show: Vintage Lucy-Desi memorabilia, Mattel dolls and more! Beneficial Space Free
10am Lucytown Tour: A two-hour video enhanced tour of Lucy's hometown with a special mystery guest aboard an air-conditioned bus! Third/Main $20* incl. memento
11am-3pm Photo Op: Have a professional photo taken with a different Lucy-Desi theme each day. Beneficial Space $10/$15/$20
10-12pm Komedy Kollege-Lucy 102: "Lucy Does a TV Commercial" Recreate one of three "I Love Lucy" episodes offered. Directed by "Lucy Ricardo". Reg Studio $20* incl. t-shirt
12pm Tropicana Luncheon: "Fountain of Youth" Special screening of a rarely seen TV pilot created by Orson Wells and Desilu Studios. Hosted by Dann Cahn and Tom Watson. Tropicana Room $25*
1pm Lucytown Tour: See 10am Lucytown Tour Third/Main $20* incl. memento
1:45-2:37pm Auction Preview/Auction: Preview the items up for auction, followed by a chance to be one of the few owners of Mattel's Ethel Mertz Santa Doll. Special guest appearance by "Lucy Ricardo" RH Jackson Center $6
4pm Lucytown Tour: See 10am Lucytown Tour Third/Main $20* incl. memento
4pm Komedy Kollege Presents- "Lucy Does a TV Commercial": Watch Komedy Kollege's recreation of one of the top three "I Love Lucy" episodes. Potters Terrace Free
5:30pm Brown Derby Dinner Theater: An unforgettable theater dining experience with Diane Vincent and "Lucy Ricardo". Limited seating: RSVP ASAP Desilu Playhouse $40* Sponsored by Garden of Eden
8pm headliner Lucie Arnaz: An Evening with Lucie Arnaz and a special fundraiser for the Lucy-Desi Center at the historic Reg Lenna Civic Center. Sponsored by Advertising Advantage RLCC $25 Sponsored by Advertising Advantage
9:30pm Lucy Under the Stars: Enjoy an outdoor screening of "I Love Lucy" episodes; pop corn and beverages available for purchase. County Parking Ramp Free
10pm Headliner Gala: Fundraiser-Support the Lucy-Desi Center and personally meet Lucy and Desi's daughter, Lucie Arnaz. Lucy-Desi Museum $100*
Sunday, May 24
Time Event Location Price
9am Legend event with Keith Thibodeaux: Meet Keith Thibodeaux, the actor who played Little Ricky. Each ticket holder will have their photo taken with Keith on the Ricardo's living room set, followed by breakfast and a Q & A session with Keith. Hosted by Tom Watson. Desilu Playhouse $100* Sponsored by Talking Phone Book
10am Lucytown Tour: A two-hour video enhanced tour of Lucy's hometown with a special mystery guest aboard an air-conditioned bus! Third/Main $20* incl. memento
10am-12pm Komedy Kollege-Lucy 103: "Lucy's Italian Movie" Recreate one of three "I Love Lucy" episodes offered. Directed by "Lucy Ricardo". Reg Studio $20* incl. t-shirt
10am-4pm Collectors Show: Vintage Lucy-Desi memorabilia, Mattel dolls and more! Beneficial Space Free
12:30pm Trivia Contest: John Schillner hosts this contest to randomly selected audience members to prove their "I Love Lucy" knowledge. Prizes!! Fun to watch, too! Special guest appearance by "Lucy Ricardo". RH Jackson Center $10 Sponsored by The Clarion Hotel
12-4pm Photo Op: Have a professional photo taken with a different Lucy-Desi theme each day. Beneficial Space $10/$15/$20
1pm Lucytown Tour: See 10am Lucytown Tour Third/Main $20* incl. memento
2:30-4pm Fan Reunion Cruise: Fans will enjoy a cruise aboard The Summer Wind yacht while sharing their love of Lucy and enjoying scenic Chautauqua Lake. Hosted by Michael Stern, who Lucy proclaimed as her Number One Fan and Lucy's personal secretary Wanda Clark. Co-hosted by John Schillner. Celoron $50 Sponsored by The Summer Wind
3pm Komedy Kollege Presents-"Lucy's Italian Movie": Komedy Kollege's recreation of one of the top three "I Love Lucy" episodes, "Lucy's Italian Movie" Potters Terrace Free
4pm Lucytown Tour: See10am Lucytown Tour Third/Main $20* incl. memento
4:30pm 1978 "America Alive" TV Interview with Lucille Ball: Don't miss this rarely seen screening of a unique 70's TV show that paid tribute to and interviewed Lucille Ball. This special event co-hosted by Michael Stern and Wanda Clark. RH Jackson Center $15
6:30pm Brown Derby Dinner Theater: An unforgettable theater dining experience with Diane Vincent and "Lucy Ricardo". Limited seating: RSVP ASAP Desilu Playhouse $40* Sponsored by Garden of Eden
* = limited seating available


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