Kim's Corner - Dec 18, 2003

Kim's Corner
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by Kim Petersen (archives)
December 18, 2003
Kim talks about a special event to celebrate Bill Justice's 90th birthday and benefit the Bill Justice Foundation.

Bill Justice Celebrates 90 With A Birthday Gala!
And You Can Be A Welcome Guest

90 years, that’s a milestone by anyone’s reckoning. And Bill Justice has lived them with humor, talent and passion. What better way to celebrate the life of a Disney Legend than by throwing a legendary party?

The gala is on Saturday, January 17, 2004, in the Grand Ballroom of The Disneyland Hotel at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. It will begin with a 5:00pm Reception, Silent Auction and Photo Opportunity, featuring Bill and various Disney characters. A memory room will be available to make a scrapbook page of their photo with Bill. Guests will have a chance to meet, mingle and view the auction pieces.

Two Auctions will be held through the evening, a Silent Auction and a Live Auction. Viewing for both auctions will be open at 5:00pm and the Silent Auction will begin. The auctions feature works by such well-known artists as Sam McKim, Bruce Lau, Ron Dias, Bob Gurr, Brian Blackmore, Herb Ryman and Alex Maher. This is a wonderful opportunity to own original and one-of-a-kind artwork and production pieces. The Live Auction will offer three amazing pieces of artwork. This will include the framed number one lithograph of the limited edition mural remarqued by Bill. This will be a fabulous piece and a must-have for any serious Disney animation collector.


The lavish, Black-Tie Optional dinner will begin at 6:30pm, and will feature four or five courses depending on how you count them! This is a rich meal consisting of Bill's favorites and there will be nothing lite about it! Diane and Ron Miller have graciously selected and donated the wine for the dinner from Silverado Vineyards. The centerpieces will even be edible! If this event is anything like the extravagant and elegant holiday parties Bill and Kim host at their home, it will be an amazing evening.


The show itself will be BIG, featuring live music, 3 pianists, 3 vocalists, comedians, and film clips, which will include a newly discovered Walt clip. The guest list for the gala include Disney Legends, Disney old-timers as well as Bill’s personal friends. There are a limited number of seats available for this private event. The price per guest for this amazing event is $150.00 if post-marked by December 20, 2003 and after the 20
th the ticket price is $250.00. To attend, please print and complete the reply card and mail it with your check to: The Bill Justice Foundation, Post Office Box 3566, Granada Hills, California 91344. Your cancelled check is your receipt and all tickets will be held at the door.

The Bill Justice 90th Birthday Gala is an event for us all! What a way to celebrate 90 years on the planet.

Bill Justice Foundation Limited Edition Lithograph

The Bill Justice Foundation is pleased to offer a four-color, limited edition lithograph, hand signed and numbered by the artist. This impressive lithograph is on 100% archival stock and measures 40" wide by 17" high. The total edition number is 1200. Bill Justice first created this artwork as a 5’ wide x 2’ high acrylic painting. Since 1973, it can be seen in all of its glory as a 24’ wide x 8-1/2’ high exquisite painting outside the Walt Disney Story located in Town Square Exposition Hall at The Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida.

The mural depicts approximately 180 Disney characters made famous up until that time, with the exception of one. Also if you look closely you can see the initials BJ on Pongo’s ID tag. The price of the lithograph is $295.00 plus shipping and handling. 100% of the proceeds will be donated directly to The Bill Justice Foundation. All sales are final. All orders ship within 30 days. All California residents add 8.25% sales tax. Orders can be placed via PayPal at [email protected] or by check to The Bill Justice Foundation Post Office 3566 Granada Hills, California 91344.

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