HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
2010 has gotten off to a great start at the Roger Miller Museum. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has visited the museum and supported us through the years. We couldn’t do it without each and every one of you.
This past year far exceeded our expectations as to the number of visitors who passed through the museum. They came from every state and many countries. If you haven’t visited yet, we hope you will be able to do so in 2010!
7TH ANNUAL ROGER MILLER FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
This year’s festival was held on Saturday, October 24th. The festival got off to an early and cold start with the 5K race, but things soon warmed up as the activities began. Entertainment for the day included a Willie Nelson impersonator, an Army Military Dixieland Band, a blue grass band, and many great singers and players. The “Do-Wacka-Do” Crazy Hat Contest had some interesting “crazy” entries. The car show and poker run were big hits. The western shoot-out was exciting and loud. The food booths tempted us with all types of great cuisine and the arts and crafts
show and sale offered a variety of items. “Roger Miller – A Musical Journey” presented by Don Cusic of Nashville, TN included stories and songs about the great singer/songwriter. There were also free train rides and pony rides for the kiddos. Next year’s festival will be on Saturday, October 23rd. Mark your calendar now and join us for the 8th Annual Roger Miller Festival. You’ll have a “DANG” good time!!
“WHISPERIN’ BILL” ANDERSON CONCERT – FULL HOUSE
The festival activities concluded with an evening concert by Bill Anderson. Those attending the sold out concert were thoroughly entertained by Bill and his band. He sang many of his hits and told great stories about his friendship with Roger Miller through the years. Dean Miller opened the concert, and as usual had the crowd warmed up and ready to rock by the time Bill took the stage. If concert goers weren’t huge Bill Anderson fans at the beginning of the concert, they certainly were by the end! Many thanks to Bill, the Band, and Dean!
2010 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
NOW UNDERWAY
If you have not already purchased or renewed your membership for the coming year, you can support the museum by filling out the form attached and returning the same to us, along with your check or credit card information, to the address shown on the form. Or you can click here and join on-line. There are four classes of membership to choose from and if you wish to make a donation, there is a place to do that on the form as well. You will receive a membership card which will entitle you to free admission plus a 5% discount on all museum purchases. The membership fees help defray costs involved with the day-to-day operation of the Museum. We are a 501C3 organization, so your donation and/or membership fee is tax exempt.
“BLAST FROM THE PAST”
The museum will be presenting the fundraiser, “Blast from the Past” Memorial Day Weekend, during Erick’s Alumni celebration. For information call 580-526-3833 or 580-523-3333.
Exclusive Gift Shop Item
