Tag Archives: Sonja Henie

MSPIFF ‘Best of Fest’ 2013 line up!

The St. Paul Pioneer Press article is wonderful – well – with one exception – Chris Hewitt calls Roy Blakey – RAY! Well, my Uncle Roy is a Ray – a ray of light as in a star… Continue reading

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Poster!

Roy Blakey’s IceStage Archive holds the key to the film and same with the poster. Continue reading

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Saved by Smart Set!

This is a new reality – then and now. Then you had the movie poster inside the glass case at the theater and now you have the thumbnail on the twitter profile. Continue reading

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15 Indiegogo hours to go

Every dollar you have given me is a help – not only financially but emotionally – as I see that my effort will be noted – noted by people who are notable in my book! Continue reading

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Sonja still stands out

It is great to see how Sonja Henie continues to be front of the mind when thinking about the history of ice skating. Here is a link where Sonja made the list of “game changers” in figure skating. Even though … Continue reading

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Grandson of Arthur Wirtz in the news!

ch-2012/100-Most-Powerful-Chicagoans-Rocky-Wirtz/ The film has clued me in on so many amazing pioneers of the ice show world. The one pioneer I wish I knew more about was Arthur Wirtz. His role in bringing Sonja Henie to America to skate between … Continue reading

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Antiques Roadshow will give viewers a “glimpse” of the glamour!

Roy Blakey with Sonja Henie costume featured on Antiques Roadshow Roy’s archive has so many wonderful items and the collection is taking over our photo studio. I have become passionate about telling this story because Roy is so passionate. I … Continue reading

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Roy and “Sonja” on Antiques Road Show Monday!!!

Monday May 7, 2012 PBS Antiques Roadshow will air the first of a three part series filmed in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Last year Antiques Roadshow came to Minneapolis to do the filming for the shows and Roy and my mom ventured … Continue reading

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Sonja Henie tv show & film to mark the 100th year of her birth.

Link to story here: Sonja inspired countless people to become skaters. Her story is so amazing and I am glad someone is giving her love!

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