A Journey of Music

HIGHLIGHTS

The production of Buddy: A Buddy Holly Story Ft. Atkinson - Shipshewana Oakbrook Terr. Ft. Atkinson October 17 - 21, 2019 (5 days)

4 Outstanding Musical Memory Events! Buddy: A Buddy Holly Story Oak Ridge Boys Fireside Dinner Theatre - Ft. Atkinson, WI Blue Gate Event Center - Shipshewana, IL Witness the true story of Buddy Holly explode on stage in a toe- With phenomenal harmonies and an amazing career that’s tapping, hand-clapping extravaganza that will have us up and spanned several decades, the Oak Ridge Boys are true country leg- dancing! Buddy’s short but spectacular career features classic ends! Their string of hits includes “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” “Dream songs like “That’ll Be the Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Oh Boy,” “Every- On,” “American Made” and many others. This American country day,” “Not Fade Away,’ “Heartbeat,’ and “Rave On.” Also featured and gospel vocal quartet brings four decades of charted singles will be The Big Bopper’s “Chantilly Lace” and Ritchie Valens’ “La and 50 years of tradition to the stage! Bamba!” Music was forever changed by a bespectacled kid from Lubbock, Texas! Buddy tells the story in words & music of the last few years of Buddy Holly’s life. The Color Purple Musical Drury Lane Theatre - Oakbrook Terrace, IL Join the heroic journey of Celie, an African-American woman in The McKameys’ Farewell Concert the American South during the early 1900s, as she navigates the Blue Gate Event Center - Shipshewana, IL love she has for her sister, the strife of being in an abusive relation- The McKameys are a family group from Tennessee that have been ship, and her adoration for her beloved children. This epic tale spreading God’s message of love and hope through their music transpires before us in this moving musical that is based on the for six decades! Their wonderful harmonies come together as 1982 novel by Alice Walker. The Color Purple has earned fifteen they sing classics like “Right on Time,” “I’ve Won,” “Unspoken Tony Award nominations, including the win for Best Revival of a Request,” “There is Jesus,” their signature song “God on the Musical. Mountain” as well as new releases. What started out as a group of three sisters years ago, has changed to one of the original sisters & her husband, two of their daughers, a son-in-law, and a grandson. We are privileged to experience their farewell concert as 2019 will be their last year before retiring from full-time touring!

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The Oak Ridge Boys A Journey of Music Day 1 - Home to Fort Atkinson, WI Today we will travel along getting to know our fellow travelers as we make our way to Fort Atkinson, WI. Along the way, lunch is included at Norske Nook, complete with a piece of your favorite pie! After we get checked into our hotel, we’ll head to the Fireside Dinner Theatre for their famous buffet, followed by the outstanding The Color Purple Musical production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story! Hotel: Holiday Inn Express Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 - Fort Atkinson to Shipshewana, IN After breakfast we travel to Shipshewana, Indiana and the heart of beautiful Amish Country. Our accommodations the next two nights are at the friendly and comfortable Blue Gate Garden Inn. This evening enjoy great Amish dining before attending the much antici- pated McKameys Farewell Concert. Hotel: Blue Gate Garden Inn (2 Nights) Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3 - Shipshewana Breakfast at our hotel is amazing! Today we have the opportunity The Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, and Ritchie Valens to explore Amish Country during an expert guided tour of the area. We will enjoy visiting the Bishops house and a basket weaver. The 2019 Dates & Prices afternoon is open for buggy rides (included!) and unique shopping. Dates: October 17 - 21, 2019 (5 Days) Another wonderful Amish dinner precedes the unforgettable Oak Ridge Boys show! $1,399 Double $1,629 Single Price Per Person: Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner $1,329 Triple $1,279 Quad

Day 4 - Shipshewana to Oakbrook Terrace, IL Price Includes: 9 Meals, Hotels & Activities as stated in Another great breakfast and then we depart for Oakbrook Terrace. brochure, Luxury Motorcoach Following an early dinner at the Drury Lane Theatre, The Color Deposit Due $100 pp deposit at time of reservation, Purple Musical unfolds before us! Per Person: Full payment due 30 days prior to Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn departure. Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Optional Travel $85 Double (per person) / $116 Single Protection p/p: Day 5 – Oakbrook Terrace to Home Breakfast is served at the hotel before we journey home with fantas- R&J Travel Bucks $25 Travel Bucks Earned with this Tour tic music deep in our souls from A Journey of Music! Tour Pace: Light to Moderate Walking Included Meals: Breakfast 1-800-758-6877 or www.rjtoursonline.com 57