Hello Sauk Valley and beyond! It’s great to be back! I’m so glad I didn’t miss Venetian Night in – it was a blast – and the Mendota Sweet Corn Festival was a hoot. In July, I was performing in a comedy play called “Esconaba in Da Moonlight,” in Marshall, Michigan. While this was happening, I was working with the board and staff on upcoming events in 2024 and building ideas for 2025.
on our enormous screen with our state-of-the-art sound system. This film premiered in Los Angeles at the Ronald Reagan Public Library. If you ever travel to Los Angeles, the Ronald Reagan Public Library is a must go! They have a space shuttle inside! (Also visit Disneyland, The Griffith Observatory and eat at Malibu Seafood on the beach!) “Reagan” has an all-star cast, including Dennis Quaid, Penelope Ann Miller, Jon Voight, Kevin Dillon and Mena Suvari.
It chronicles the life of President Reagan from a child to presidency. The Young America’s Foundation, which runs the , has rented the theater for this once-in-a-lifetime event! There will be a procession, which includes the fantastic , that will proceed to the theater. A red carpet will lead the way to the entrance.
The community is invited to come see what stars and politicians may be in attendance. One actor we do know that will be showing up is lead actor Dennis Quaid! He is the star of such movies as “Innerspace,” “The Right Stuff,” “Any Given Sunday,” “The Rookie,” “Breaking Away,” and my two favorites.