Obama, Michelle, and Oprah

Photo by Jenny Lehman

Our Obama lookalike along with Michelle, Oprah and the Secret Service surprised guests at an annual conference, by suddenly appearing and announcing where the group would have it's next annual meeting.  Did you guess the city?   That's right, Chicago!

Living Rockwell Paintings at the Smithsonian American Art Museum!

Movie Starlet with Reporters, 1936
Spielberg Collection

Happy Birthday Miss Jones, 1956
Spielberg Collection

On July 1, at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, a private party celebrated the opening of a new exhibit of Norman Rockwell paintings, on loan from the collections of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Cast of Thousands   provided "living paintings" for the event. It was fantastic, and Mr. Spielberg even took photos of our performers on his cell phone! Wow!

The Runaway, 1958
Lucas Collection

First Trip to the Beauty Shop, 1972
Lucas Collection

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