| Performing and teaching have been constants in Diana’s life. Learn more about inviting Diana to perform for your organization, conference, festival or classroom on her speaking page. Although the pandemic curtailed live performances for awhile, Diana is once again accepting invitations to perform. |
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| Apr 5, 2025 |
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Saturday, 2:00 pm
My Name Is Betty Ford
Ames City Auditorium
Ames, Iowa
Sponsored by the Mucky Duck Pub
Buy tickets here |
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| Apr 27, 2023 |
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Thursday, 7:30 to 9:00 om
"I Like Mamie" performed at the
Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival
Stage: Marshfield Church of the Nazarene
Marshfield, Missouri
Sponsored by The Route 66 Repertory Theater |
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| Nov 14, 2020 |
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Saturday, 2:00 to 4:00 pm
The Big Kahuna’s Ice Cream and Candy Shop will once more celebrate Mamie’s birthday (November 14, 1896) with Mamie’s Hot Fudge Sundae. Ashby’s Amaretto Cherry ice cream is used to celebrates the First Lady’s love of the color pink; the sundae also pays tribute to her much-loved fudge recipe. Mamie herself will run the cash register from 2 to 4.
Big Kahuna's Ice Cream and Candy Shop
1105 W. Mamie Eisenhower Ave.
Boone, Iowa
515-432-2847 |
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| Performing at the Valentine's Day dinner at the VFW in Boone, IA. |
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| Feb 14, 2020 |
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Friday, 7:00 p.m.
VFW Post 817 & Auxiliary
Boone, Iowa
For a second year, VFW Post 817 celebrates the anniversary of Ike’s marriage proposal to Mamie! Festivities include “Club Eisenhower” cocktails with live WWII music, dinner, Mamie’s fudge, and, of course, I Like Mamie. |
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| Nov 17, 2019 |
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Sunday, 2:00 to 4:00 pm
A party celebrating Mamie’s birthday (November 14, 1896)!
Mamie will be there for the unveiling of the new sundae,
“Mamie’s Million Dollar Hot Fudge Sundae.” Come join the yum!
Big Kahuna Ice Cream and Retro Candy Shop
1105 W. Mamie Eisenhower Ave.
Boone, Iowa
515-432-2847 |
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| Nov 1, 2019 |
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Friday, 7:00 pm
"I Like Mamie," observing the 40th anniversary
of Mamie Eisenhower's passing, November 1, 1979
History Boy Theatre in Jefferson, Iowa |
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| Oct 17, 2019 |
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On Thursday, come talk with me from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the
Iowa Association of Activity Professionals' Fall Conference
Gateway Conference Center
Ames, Iowa |
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| Sep 22, 2019 |
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Sunday, 2:00 pm
"I Like Mamie"
Warren Cultural Center
Greenfield, Iowa |
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| Mar 25, 2019 |
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Monday, 10:00 am
Sunny View Care Facility
Ankeny, Iowa |
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| Mar 21, 2019 |
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Thursday, 7:00 pm
Pella Historical Society
Pella, Iowa |
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| Feb 14, 2019 |
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7:00 pm dinner theater
VFW Post 817 & Auxiliary
Boone, IA |
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| Jul 3, 2018 |
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2:00 pm
Westhaven Community
Boone, Iowa |
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| Jun 29-Jul 1, 2018 |
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7:00 pm; 2:00 pm
Boone Community Theatre
Boone, Iowa |
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If you are intrigued, and you would like to discuss hosting this play or the Amelia Bloomer play, please contact Diana. |
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| "I was honored to spend an evening with "First Lady Mamie Eisenhower" during a recent dinner theater performance of "I Like Mamie." I was delighted to find myself completely engaged emotionally, mentally, and physically wanting to run and hug Mamie while she took us on the scenic route of her and Ike's journey together. The laughter, the loss, the triumph. All of it mesmerizing and cleverly crafted with amazing detail! Diana Star Helmer is a brilliant playwright and actress and I highly recommend catching her next show!" |
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Courtney N. Gibbs
VFW 817 Auxiliary, President |
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| “From the moment 'Mamie' walked into the room, it was as if we were having a personal audience with her. The clothing, the speech patterns, the mannerisms—all brought Mamie to life. This was a wonderful way to bring to life a First Lady who was a favorite of so many, but who was little understood by many of her contemporaries.” |
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Valerie Van Kooten, Executive Director,
Pella Historical Society
and Museums |
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| Performing First Lady Mamie Eisenhower's story for the Pella Historical Society |
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