Area Seniors Awarded Performance Scholarships

The Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts has awarded three scholarships to graduating seniors who have participated in the performing arts during their high school careers. 

Awarded $1,000 scholarships are:
Dylan Struck of Denison, a graduate of Denison-Schleswig High School, who will be majoring in Music Education at Simpson College starting this fall.

Melissa Ann Moore of Manning, a graduate of IKM-Manning High School, who will be majoring in Theatre at Simpson College this fall.

Awarded a $1,000 scholarship is Hannah Mahnken of Schleswig, a graduate of Denison-Schleswig High School, who will be majoring in History with an emphasis in museum studies at Simpson College beginning this fall.

To qualify for these scholarships, a student must be a graduate of a Crawford County high school and have acted in or have been a part of the tech crew for at least two drama productions during their high school career. Preference is given to students who plan to pursue a degree in the dramatic performing arts, however, this is not required in order to be considered for the scholarships.

The Foundation’s scholarship program is co-sponsored by Bank Iowa, Crawford County Trust and Savings Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank.

Templeton Rye film to highlight annual Wine & Beer Tasting Event, May 11

It’s our annual Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser at the Donna Reed Theatre on May 11 starting at 6 p.m.

The Wine & Beer Tasting event begins at 6 p.m. and features tasting opportunities from various wine and beer distributors. Hy-Vee will cater the food and Reiney’s will provide dessert. A live band, “Above the Law,” will play from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Film maker Kristian Day will be on hand for a 7:30 p.m. screening of his film, “Capone’s Wiskey - The Story of Templeton Rye”. This will be the first screening in the Crawford County area. Representatives from the Templeton Rye distillery will also be on hand for a question and answer period following the movie.

Door prizes will be announced at 9 p.m.

Tickets are $20 and may be reserved by calling the Donna Reed Foundation at 712-263-3334.

The Donna Reed Foundation Offers Scholarships For Crawford County Students

The Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts, with the generous support of Wells Fargo Bank, Crawford County Bank, Bank Iowa, and a private donor, is again offering three college scholarships of up to $1,000 to high school seniors graduating in 2012 who reside in or attend high school in Crawford County, Iowa.

In order to qualify for these scholarships, a student must have acted in or have been a part of the tech crew for at least two drama productions during their high school career. Preference will be given to a student who plans to pursue a degree in the dramatic performing arts, however, this is not required in order to be considered for the scholarships.

Application forms for the scholarships may be requested via e-mail from info@donnareed.org. Forms are also available through the guidance offices at the Denison, Charter Oak, Ar-We-Va, and IKM-Manning high schools.

Deadline for the applications to be returned for consideration is May 4, 2012.

First Annual Donna Reed Film Festival in Marshalltown, Iowa

Three Days . Five Films . 
Premiere Events

The Orpheum Theater Center in Marshalltown, Iowa announces the First Annual Donna Reed Film Festival, April 27-29. This three-day film festival will celebrate the international impact of Donna Reed in the USO during WWII. The highlight of the festival will be a special performance piece based on letters written by soldiers sent to Donna Reed during the war. Her daughter, Mary Owen, will attend the festival in tribute to the Iowa girl that every serviceman wanted to come home to. Seating is limited, book early. Call 641-844-5919 for info or go to www.orpheumcenter.com.

Disney’s "Winnie the Pooh, Kids" Is Coming To Denison, IA

A Musical Theatre Workshop for ages 6-13

It’s official. The Children’s Musical Theatre Workshop is back for its sixth Disney production, June18-23, 2012. The week-long workshop is designed to teach the basics of musical theatre to kids ages 6-13 who love singing, dancing and challenges. The workshop culminates with a performance of Disney's Winnie the Pooh, Kids on Saturday, June 23. (Auditions for speaking roles will take place at the first session on Monday, June 18.)

Additional workshop information and tuition rates can be found by downloading our registration form or by calling 712.263.3334 or by stopping at the Donna Reed Foundation office, 1305 Broadway, Denison, IA.

The Paley Center for Media Salutes the Donna Reed Show

The Donna Reed Show Reunion

Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 7:00 pm PT, Los Angeles

Forty-five years after airing its last episode of the Donna Reed Show, and on the occasion of its official Season Four - The Lost Episodes DVD release, the Paley Center welcomes members of the iconic series cast and creative team for a fond look back at this true TV classic, including the screening of highlights and rare footage from unsyndicated episodes not seen anywhere in decades.

Appearing In Person

Shelley Fabares, "Mary Stone"
Paul Petersen, "Jeff Stone"
Patti Petersen, "Trisha Stone"
Jimmy Hawkins, "Scotty"
Ann McCrea Borden, "Midge Kelsey"
Stu Phillips, Music Producer, "Johnny Angel," "My Dad"
Eddie Foy III, Screen Gems Casting Director
Read a follow-up commentary.

Free screenings of "It's a Wonderful Life" at the Donna Reed Theatre, December 18

See It's a Wonderful Life as it was meant to be viewed – on the big screen. 

On Sunday, December 18, the classic holiday movie, starring Denison native Donna Reed and Jimmy Stewart, will be shown twice – at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Donna Reed Theatre. Free admission.

Bedford Falls display returns.
A miniature replica of Bedford Falls returns to the front window of the Donna Reed Heritage Museum for a winter showing. The HO scale replica was built by model building enthusiast from the Quad Cities area and, for several years, was displayed by the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center in Davenport, Ia. before being donated to the Donna Reed Foundation.

Expanded museum exhibit on the making of It's a Wonderful Life opens. 

The expanded exhibit features a variety of items from the Donna Reed Collection relating to the making of the movie. It includes a letter to pen pal Violet Lindsey mentioning the upcoming filming of the movie; daily call sheets detailing the daily shoot schedule; daily production reports tracking expenses and progress of the filming of a various scenes; Donna Reed's invitation to a screening of the movie from director Frank Capra; and the review of the movie which appeared in Variety. Of particular interest are photos of the new snow-making process developed especially for this film that replaced the practice of using painted cornflakes for falling snow.