In Cleveland it’s summer, but at A Christmas Story House & Museum, it’s always Christmas! We celebrate Christmas in July by having a variety of activities planned for our patrons.  There will be some additions to the A Christmas Story House & Museum in July, and I’m sure you will all want a sneak peek of newly acquired movie costumes.  Also new this month is a collection of numerous behind the scenes photos pulled from the Warner Bros. Studios archives.  The photos provide a fabulous insight into the making of A Christmas Story.  We also have fun games like like Leg Lamp Bowling and bb-gun range planned. To top it all off there will month long specials in the gift shop. 

 

For those of us who have been fans of the movie for years, I’m sure the excitement must be building in anticipation of the “A Christmas Story” 25th Anniversary Celebration & Convention.  2008 marks the 25th anniversary of everyone’s favorite holiday film. A Christmas Story House & Museum is planning its fourth annual event to mark the occasion.

 

The 25th Anniversary Celebration & Convention will feature appearances by seven original cast members, the premiere of two documentaries about the movie, rides in the original movie fire truck, a BB gun range in the back yard of A Christmas Story House, special exhibits of original props used in the movie, and a speakers series featuring members of the cast and original production crew.

 

The celebration will take place Thanksgiving weekend (Nov. 28-30) at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel and coincide with Cleveland’s Winterfest. The  Renaissance Cleveland Hotel is offering an all inclusive package deal from $169 for convention attendees.  Click here for reservations. 

 

 

For fans located in the Toronto area who wish to attend the events, a tour bus is being arranged to make the trip to Cleveland. Further details to come.

For further details about this year’s convention, visit www.achristmasstoryhouse.com/index.php/convention  

A Christmas Story House & Museum is open year-round on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Tours of the house run every 30 minutes. Regular admission is $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $5.50 for children (ages 7-12) and free for children ages 6 and under. For more information, visit www.achristmasstoryhouse.com or call 216-298-4919.
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