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It's a free event ...
This year the whole world can come to Seneca Falls for the “It’s a Wonderful Life” Festival – Virtually. Admission is Free.


Navigating COVID-19 one step at a time.
Jared Grimes will perform a featured role in a holiday concert filmed live at the Apollo Theater in Harlem headlined by Shoshana Bean.


He brushed Donna aside
Donna Reed appeared with Hurd Hatfield in The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945).


Dear Donna ...
During World War II Donna Reed corresponded with soldiers and sailors. She saved hundreds of them in a shoebox discovered by her children.


Donna invited her back
Fay Bainter appeared with Donna Reed in The Human Comedy (1943) and later on The Donna Reed Show in The Baby Buggy (Season 5, Episode 11).


Let me tell you about my mom ...
Mary Owen, daughter of actress Donna Reed, will appear live during the virtual Celebrate Iowa Gala VIP reception, Friday, December 11, 2020.


Look who's co-hosting ...
Jackie Schmillen, CW Iowa 23, and Michael Morain, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, will co-host the 2020 Celebrate Iowa Gala.


Celebrity to talk about Donna Reed Foundation
Brandon Victor Dixon will appear live from New York City during the virtual Celebrate Iowa Gala VIP reception, Friday, December 11, 2020.

We're part of a Virtual Gala
The Donna Reed Center for the Performing Arts in Denison, Ia will be featured in an only-in-Iowa tour during the 2020 Celebrate Iowa Gala.


Jeff has a girlfriend ...
Janet Landgard was a regular on The Donna Reed Show during Seasons 6, 7, and 8, playing the part of Karen, Jeff's girlfriend.


Happy birthday, Patti
Patti Petersen co-starred on The Donna Reed Show. She was written into the cast as Trisha, an adopted child after Shelley Fabares left.


Donna elected campus queen
Donna Reed was named campus queen while attending Los Angeles City College. Newspaper photos brought her to the attention of talent scouts.


Donna returns to television
Efrem Zimbalist Jr. appeared with Donna Reed in the TV movie The Best Place To Be (1979) which marked her return to acting after 13 years.


Violet leaves a lipstick mark
Gloria Grahame appeared as the sultry Violet in It's a Wonderful Life (1946), along with Donna Reed and Jimmy Stewart.


Turn your radio on
Lux Radio Theatre aired To Please a Lady on Nov. 26, 1951 with Adolphe Menjou reprising his film role and Donna Reed in the supporting role.

Greetings from The Donna Reed Foundation
Thanksgiving greetings from The Donna Reed Foundation.


Star Trek director was in Denison, IA
Nicholas Meyer, director of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, was an instructor for Donna Reed Festival Workshops.


Donna Reed Scholarship recipient update
Kristen Faith Oei, a 1999 Donna Reed Foundation scholarship recipient, will appear in the world premiere of brand new musical film Nov. 27.


Is it a photograph?
Joel Lueck, a Denison, IA High School graduate, works as a 3D animator. Here's his pen and ink drawing of The Donna Reed Center in Denison.


Memories of "It's a Wonderful Life"
ComingSoon.net sat down with Jimmy Hawkins and Karolyn Grimes and discussed the impact and legacy of Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful LIfe."
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