Obama on the Move Tour
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HOUSTON--(Business Wire)-- Acclaimed artist David Adickes announced today that the Texas-size bust of our 44th president, Barack Obama, will be transported to the Black Hills at the Presidents Park near Deadwood, South Dakota to join the other 43 presidents for a July 4th celebration. The bust will travel to Pearland, Texas June 5th and the bust launch party will be held in Houston at 2500 Summer Street on June 6, 2009 at a time to be announced. In response to the overwhelming popularity of Barack Obama, the bust will visit 30 cities in eight states and is expected to arrive in its new home in the Black Hills by June 15th. The three and one half ton statue has been invited to make an appearance at rallies across the country, and some cities will be presented with life size busts of President Obama to be auctioned off to the highest bidders. Proceeds will be used to feed the homeless in each local community. Visit www.obamabust.net for a detailed itinerary of the bust`s journey throughout the United States, including estimated arrival dates and times. This information will be updated daily. Stops will be made in: Austin and Fort Worth, Texas; Springfield, Branson and St. Louis, Missouri; Springfield and Chicago, Illinois; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Minneapolis St. Paul, Minnesota; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Mount Rushmore; and Deadwood. The bust will have overnight stays in Austin, Fort Worth, Branson, St. Louis, Springfield, Chicago, Minneapolis, Sioux Falls and Mount Rushmore. Crowds are expected to view the bust as it treks through 30 cities on an open-bed trailer visible for all. Peter Smetek, 832-443-7022 PS@LARREARX.COM Copyright Business Wire 2009
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