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Bea still making a difference in 2012

Kevin - BeaMaster — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:52:02 +0000

It’s nice to have a new article show up of something that Bea has currently done, two years after her passing. With help from her son, Matthew Saks, Bea has donated $25,000 gift to an AIDS organization in California. To read more, click here.
Update :: Click here to read about even more gifts from Bea that you may not have known about!

Art Attack Foundation Auction

Kevin - BeaMaster — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 20:59:41 +0000

In remembering the good that Bea did throughout her life, The Art Attack Foundation has an auction with items from Bea and many others. Dan Watt, Bea’s personal assistant, has also donated some Holiday Cards that were sent to him from Bea, Betty, and Rue along with other items.

Check it out and help out!

www.artattackfoundation.org

Thanks as always!
Kev!
KevinBuckstiegel.com

Bea’s best friend on TV, Rue McClanahan passes

Kevin - BeaMaster — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:05:20 +0000

Sad news today, Rue McClanahan, whom I knew had been sick recently, passed away from a massive stroke. I was really hoping just a year ago that I would be seeing her in her own one woman show right here in Chicago! She was talking about this event of her book, My First Five Husbands being turned into a theatre show at a Chicago Theatre gala that I was lucky enough to attend last year in May. Everyone was speculating that she would play herself, if all the contracts agreed, that is.

I was then lucky enough to kneel by her chair where she was sitting and talk with her for a while. She asked more questions about me then I could of her which I felt was very sweet and kind. I had met her 2 years prior at a book signing, but failed to mention that as I was so tongue tied at the time, all I said was ‘it is such a pleasure to meet you’. So, getting the chance to meet her a second time and talk in a more intimate space was a dream!

We’ve been missing Estelle and Bea for quite some time, now we have to add Rue to that lineup. I’ve been watching more Maude lately then anything and Rue’s participation in that show made it the one of a kind that it is known for. Rue and Bea had a special connection in life and we get to enjoy it on screen!

Miss you all.

Kev!
BeatriceArthur.com

May 13th, always Bea’s day

Kevin - BeaMaster — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:25:04 +0000

We approach what would have been Bea’s 88th birthday tomorrow. However, just by clicking through the television Bea is still celebrated daily… hourly even! Just within the past 24 hours I saw, Maude on MeTV (yes shows outside of season 1), Biography channel’s 2006 biography of Bea, Golden Girls on multiple channels, and with a little given time random showings of Malcam in the Middle and Futurama to name just a few will be showing shortly.

Thanks to Betty White’s recent resurge into pop culture, Bea has also been more on the people’s minds lately. I’m personally so excited for Betty and I’m sure Bea would be too. Win Win.

Happy Birthday Bea! May 13 will always be sketched into our minds forever!

Kev!

Bea Arthur honored posthumously with Infinity Awards

Kevin - BeaMaster — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:16:50 +0000

Alaina Reed Hall and Bea Arthur were honored posthumously with Infinity Awards at the A Women’s Theatre Festival. Hall’s husband and Arthur’s son were on hand to accept. Read more here!

Bea Arthur Memorial Set for September 14 at Broadway’s Majestic Theater

Kevin - BeaMaster — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:20:00 +0000

The following is a repost from BroadwayWorld.com today ::

“The date for Bea Arthur’s memorial has finally been set. The show will take place at the Majestic Theater in New York on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 1pm. The afternoon will be hosted by Bea’s Bosom Buddy, Angela Lansbury who will be joined by Bea’s close friends, both professional and personal, as well as family.

The program will be a celebration of Bea’s life and career. All are invited and admission is free. Further information on the event is expected to follow shortly.”

May 13th forever etched in our memories

Kevin - BeaMaster — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:38:28 +0000

I just received an email from Jessica who reminded me a few things. She and most of us have May 13th etched in our memories as a exciting day, Bea’s birthday. Many fans took the time to write Bea on her birthday and enjoyed doing so. Today many fans are somewhat lost in what to do with themselves. Some are feeling the same emotion as in losing their own grandmother and yes, it is ok. Jessica also linked two videos off of YouTube that I would like to share with you too. One I had seen, one I had not. They are both quite special. Especially if you got the chance to see her one woman show… memories come flooding back! Hopefully these videos will give you something to do today that will bring a smile!

Happy birthday Bea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmKl-LoALvg – embedding was disabled on this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p80qkGZn4V4

Ebay auction to continue raising awareness and education in the performing arts… In honor or our beloved Chairperson, Bea Arthur

Kevin - BeaMaster — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:34:28 +0000

Let’s (us Bea fans) help em’ out! ::

On be half of the Art Attack Foundation we are deeply saddened by the lost of one of Broadway and Television’s greatest, Bea Arthur.

Bea’s career encompassed all area’s of the performing arts which is why she was the perfect fit to be our Chairperson. We are having this auction to raise funds for our performing arts scholarships. Many items were donated by Miss Arthur herself and her friends. Our scholarships are given to those those with exceptional talent and drive in the performing arts. Bea, you were an inspiration to many and you will be truly missed.

http://www.artattackfoundation.org

With Love,

Art Attack Foundation
Board Members

Broadway to Dim Its Lights for Bea Arthur!

Kevin - BeaMaster — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:31:39 +0000

This was the news I was hoping for after this long, sad weekend.

New York Times
Broadway to Dim Its Lights for Bea Arthur!

The marquees of Broadway theaters will be dimmed for one minute on Tuesday at 8:00pm in honor of Bea Arthur, who died on Saturday. She was 86.

Hope you are all holding up well! Thanks again for all the emails and messages. I am a little back logged but will try to get to them as soon as I can.

Kev!

Bea Arthur’s Maude part of Norman Lear 19-disc DVD box set

Kevin - BeaMaster — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:39:39 +0000

Got some extra cash? Then donate to this web site! (Sorry, first thing that came to mind) Or, treat yourself to the new 19-disc DVD box set that is due to release on June 9th! Obviously, I am a fan of anything that Bea is in, but aside from her work alone, I have been a fan of Norman Lear just as long, if not longer. Growing up on hits like All In The Family, Good Times and The Jeffersons, it wasn’t until years later when focusing on Bea’s career that I put it all together of Lear being the brains behind all of these shows. So, click HERE to check out the full run down of what is in this box set. If interested in it, you can pre-order it now at a dandy of a reduced price on Amazon today!

Also, be sure to watching THIS video trailer of the release. There are some, short but sweet, clips of our Bea in it! They are quite recent and she is looking great as usual!

Until next time!
Kev!