South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority to Unveil Bronze Flick Statue Inspired by the Iconic Scene from the Classic Film “A CHRISTMAS STORY”

Press Conference Unveiling

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

11:00 a.m.

Indiana Welcome Center

7770 Corinne Drive

Hammond, IN 46323

The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority will be joined by Scott Schwartz, the actor who played Flick in the classic Christmas movie "A Christmas Story," for a press conference and the unveiling of the bronze Flick statue. The statue, developed in agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, will highlight the iconic "Triple Dog Dare" scene in which Flick gets his tongue stuck to a flag pole. Additionally, information on the upcoming "A Christmas Story" Comes Home exhibit will be discussed.

All comments and questions will be answered at the press conference

No RSVP required, all inquiries should be directed to Nicki Mackowski-Gladstone, vice president and chief communications officer for the South Shore CVA, at 219-554-2720 or nicki@southshorecva.com.