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Amazing Video: 'The Big Show' for Geneva Follows 'Really Big Show' 25 Years Ago
Part 1 of series on Sunday's The Big Show: Just to get you in the mood, here's a scene from Geneva's 150-year celebration.
This is one of those videos you have to see to believe.
Back in 1985, we're told, Geneva celebrated its 150th anniversary with a spectacular show on Burgess Field.
Take a walk down this Memory Lane, if you dare.
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Apparently, the big finale of the 150-year spectacular was a visit from "President Ronald Reagan"—or at least someone dressed in a Reagan mask, who flew onto Burgess Field in a helicopter. Obviously, that was a re-enactment of President Reagan's visit to Geneva in the early '80s.
For 50 points and some free Patch swag, can you name the man in the Reagan mask?
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Also courtesy of the archives, you'll see the pageant brochure and photos of the event.
All of this is presented here, not only for your amusement, but as a warm-up to the Geneva's 175th anniversary celebration—the , aka The Big Show, sponsored by Miscella Real Estate and Jones, Lemon, Graham LLP.
is an original play that honors Geneva's 175-year history in under two hours of laughter and fun.
Show times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 21, with check-in at 6 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 22, with check-in at 2 p.m. at , 524 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134.
To buy tickets for the fund-raiser, please call the Geneva History Center at 630-232-4951 or visit http://genevahistorycenter.org.
The cost is $75 for members of the Geneva History center and $100 for non-members, which includes a membership!
