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Boots and Hats for Patsy Cline

The Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau and Celebrating Patsy Cline, Inc. announce the first annual "Boots-n-Hats for Patsy Cline" event to be held Friday, September 4 at 7:00 pm in The George Washington Hotel, 103 E. Piccadilly St., Winchester. The event will feature a best boots and hat contest, a silent auction, and music by Brent Woodall and The Natchez Trace Band. Patsy Cline tribute artist and singer/songwriter Thom Shepherd will also perform.

Tickets for the event cost $50 (includes food, music and fun!) and can be purchased at the Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center, 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., Celebrate, located at 1 S. Cameron St. and at The George Washington Hotel, 103 E. Piccadilly St. Cash or check only. Tickets will also be available by mail for out-of-town fans. Call 542-1326 for details.

Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Patsy Cline Historic House restoration.

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posted by PHW, Inc. | 10:52 AM | 0 Comments

Unveiling Plans to Restore Patsy Cline's Home

Celebrating Patsy Cline, Inc. (CPC) is pleased to unveil its plans to restore 608 South Kent Street in Winchester, the home of country music legend, Patsy Cline.

At the core of a phased-in Patsy Cline presence in Winchester, the historic home will portray the story of Patsy's Winchester years with accurate historic furnishings and historic imagery. CPC and its partners will build a radiating network of public programs, tours, and special event throughout the Winchester region to celebrate the life and legacy of Patsy Cline. Click here for more information.

Date: Friday, July 10, 2009
Time: 3:00pm
Location: 608 South Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601

Media: Press conference will include announcements of capital campaign commitments and several fundraising programs, selection of building contractor, and occasion to interview the official house historian. Media will have first opportunity to tour and photograph house prior to start of restoration work. The house has never been open to the public before this press conference.

Note: Location does not have access for electricity to support recording/video devices.

Contact:

Judy Sue Huyett Kempf
President, Celebrating Patsy Cline, Inc.
888-608-2726
info@celebratingpatsycline.org

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Buy a Brick for Patsy Cline

Celebrating Patsy Cline is raising money to help with the restoration of the Patsy Cline Historic House at 608 South Kent Street by selling bricks that will be placed on the sidewalk in front of the house. Each brick will be engraved with the name of your choice and used in the permanent outdoor landscape.

Click here for an order form or contact CPC for more information at 888-608-2726 or info@celebratingpatsycline.org.

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posted by PHW, Inc. | 10:32 AM | 0 Comments

	Office Hours Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Also open by appointment. Phone: (540) 667-3577 E-mail: phwi@verizon.net	Preservation of Historic Winchester, Inc. (PHW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and architecture of Winchester, Virginia. Our office is located in the unique and historic Hexagon House (c. 1874) on Amherst Street. In addition to providing preservation guidance, PHW monitors approximately 80 properties bought and resold by the Jennings Revolving Fund, sponsors educational lectures, and hosts special membership events throughout the year. Our signature fundraising activity is the Holiday House Tour, held the first weekend of December. For more information on any of PHW's activities, you may call (540) 667-3577 or e-mail phwi@verizon.net.
	See Older News: January 2009 February 2009 March 2009 April 2009 May 2009 June 2009 July 2009 September 2009 October 2009 November 2009 December 2009 January 2010 February 2010 March 2010	News and Events September 4, 2009 Boots and Hats for Patsy Cline The Winchester-Frederick County Convention & Visitors Bureau and Celebrating Patsy Cline, Inc. announce the first annual "Boots-n-Hats for Patsy Cline" event to be held Friday, September 4 at 7:00 pm in The George Washington Hotel, 103 E. Piccadilly St., Winchester. The event will feature a best boots and hat contest, a silent auction, and music by Brent Woodall and The Natchez Trace Band. Patsy Cline tribute artist and singer/songwriter Thom Shepherd will also perform. Tickets for the event cost $50 (includes food, music and fun!) and can be purchased at the Winchester-Frederick County Visitor Center, 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., Celebrate, located at 1 S. Cameron St. and at The George Washington Hotel, 103 E. Piccadilly St. Cash or check only. Tickets will also be available by mail for out-of-town fans. Call 542-1326 for details. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Patsy Cline Historic House restoration. Labels: Patsy Cline posted by PHW, Inc. \| 10:52 AM \| 0 Comments July 10, 2009 Unveiling Plans to Restore Patsy Cline's Home Celebrating Patsy Cline, Inc. (CPC) is pleased to unveil its plans to restore 608 South Kent Street in Winchester, the home of country music legend, Patsy Cline. At the core of a phased-in Patsy Cline presence in Winchester, the historic home will portray the story of Patsy's Winchester years with accurate historic furnishings and historic imagery. CPC and its partners will build a radiating network of public programs, tours, and special event throughout the Winchester region to celebrate the life and legacy of Patsy Cline. Click here for more information. Date: Friday, July 10, 2009 Time: 3:00pm Location: 608 South Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601 Media: Press conference will include announcements of capital campaign commitments and several fundraising programs, selection of building contractor, and occasion to interview the official house historian. Media will have first opportunity to tour and photograph house prior to start of restoration work. The house has never been open to the public before this press conference. Note: Location does not have access for electricity to support recording/video devices. Contact: Judy Sue Huyett Kempf President, Celebrating Patsy Cline, Inc. 888-608-2726 info@celebratingpatsycline.org Labels: Patsy Cline posted by PHW, Inc. \| 12:28 PM \| 0 Comments July 2, 2009 Buy a Brick for Patsy Cline Celebrating Patsy Cline is raising money to help with the restoration of the Patsy Cline Historic House at 608 South Kent Street by selling bricks that will be placed on the sidewalk in front of the house. Each brick will be engraved with the name of your choice and used in the permanent outdoor landscape. Click here for an order form or contact CPC for more information at 888-608-2726 or info@celebratingpatsycline.org. Labels: Patsy Cline posted by PHW, Inc. \| 10:32 AM \| 0 Comments
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