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The Cher Convention started in
2000 as a one time event
to bring fans
together
to celebrate
"Believe" going to
Number One on the Billboard charts, and
to donate the
proceeds to the Children's
Craniofacial Association.
But, with over 700 attendees from all over the world,
worldwide press, and
countless emails for another
convention, it has become a biennial event.
The Cher Convention is an independent event
sanctioned
by the Children's Craniofacial Association and
run by a small group of volunteers.
Cher is the National Spokesperson for the
Children's Craniofacial Association.
Cher Convention
2010
Due to
health issues we were unable to bring you Cher Convention
2010.
Thank you for your continued support of CCA.
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Cher Convention
2008
was held
in August in Vegas.
Highlights:
Pre-Concert & After-Concert Dance Parties
with non-stop live entertainment. Pepper Mashay,
Frank D. Wright, Wayne Smith, Chad Michaels,
Catherine Marie Carter, Amy Hohimer, Mark Parry,
Betty Atchison, Helene Masiko, Steve Crews,
Billy Scadlock, Andrew Raymer, Trinity. Sonny
& Cher Days Seminar
with host Frank D. Wright. Spin the Wheel of
Prizes. Starwares Collectibles.
Presentation
by CCA. |
Cher Convention
2006
was held in July in LA.
Highlights:
A 30 Year Anniversary Tribute to the Cher
Show with guests Sonny Bono, Greg Allman,
Dolly Parton, Lily Tomlin, Frank Sinatra. With,
guest characters The Great Scaramouchee, and
Laverne. Featuring the West Side Story Routine.
Starring Catherine Marie Carter, Mark Parry,
Wayne Smith, Chad Michaels, Amy Hohimer,
Gilbert
Gauthier.
Cher
Museum from the private collection of
Javier Ozuna. Cher Show Seminar
with hostess Mary Ladd. Cher Family Feud
with hostess Mary Ladd. Cher Karaoke.
Starwares Collectibles. Presentation
by CCA. Cher Poetry Reading. Bus Tour
to Cher related sites, with a stop at
Starwares Collectibles. This years
convention proudly welcomed Tim Bagley and crew
from the Megan Mullally Show
filming a segment for their show. |
Cher Convention 2004
was held in July in Vegas.
Highlights:
A Tribute to 5 Decades of Cher In
Concert. Sonny & Cher, Caesars, Heart of
Stone, Love Hurts, Believe, Farewell. Starring
Catherine Marie Carter, Mark Parry, Wayne Smith,
Chad Michaels, Steven Wayne. With guests Sonny
Bono, Diana Ross, Bette Midler.
Afternoon Impersonator Show starring Chad
Michaels, Steven Wayne, Kenneth Blake, Heidi
Thompson, Amy Hohimer. Talk Show Seminar
with Wayne Smith, guest Mary Anne Cassata.
$20,000 Pyramid Game with hostess Mary
Ladd.
Starwares Collectibles. Presentation
by CCA. Presentation check from Vegas area
Walmarts. |
Cher Convention 2002
was held in July in Vegas.
Highlights:
A 30 Year Anniversary Tribute to the Sonny &
Cher Comedy Hour with guest Elvis Presley.
Featuring the Vamp Routine and Laverne. Starring
Wayne Smith, Catherine Marie Carter, Mark Parry,
Amy Hohimer, Mark Hussman. Afternoon
Impersonator Show
starring Jeffrey Thomas, Chad Michaels, Kenneth
Blake. Cher Museum from the private
collection of
Boston "Dann" Queta.
Sonny & Cher Music Seminar by Ward Lamb.
Career Seminar by
Boston "Dann" Queta.
Cher Trivia Game with hostess Mary Ladd.
Cher Karaoke. Starwares Collectibles.
Presentation by CCA. Presentation
check from Vegas area
Walmarts.
Live Band - Girl
from Dallas. |
Cher Convention 2000
was held in July in Chicago.
Highlights:
Cher Impersonator Show. Starring Wayne Smith,
Jeffrey Thomas, and Amy Hohimer. Cher Museum from the
private collection of S. Johnson. Cher Music Seminar by
Ward Lamb. Fashion Seminar by Wayne Smith. Cher Bingo
and Name that Cher Tune with hostess Mary Ladd. Cher
Karaoke.
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Impersonators
Wayne Smith performs in Dallas.
Chad Michaels performs in LA. Catherine Marie
Carter and Mark Parry perform in England. Amy
Hohimer performs in Chicago.
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Our beloved Sonny Smith passed peacefully
from cancer on September 12, 2007. He was 57
years old. Brother to Wayne Smith. He was
very generous in his work with the
convention. He will be missed.
Wayne Smith's mother, Clara passed away on
January 10, 2008. She was a very sweet lady
and will be missed. |
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Patti Darcy Jones-June 16,
2007-54. The Cher Convention
sends our deepest condolences to
Patti Darcy Jones' family and
friends. Patti, Cher's backup
singer of 20 years, always gave
her all during each and every
performance, and she'll forever
be remembered and missed. |
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