City of Bastrop


Public Works and Parks Department

Sidewalk of Stars Handprints Project


On March 20, 2003, Monty Blackmon, Director of Public Works, Violet John and Susan Wendel with the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce went to Smithville's RiverBend Park to see a performance of Asleep at the Wheel and to get handprints from frontman Ray Benson. Mr. Blackmon's wife, Rosalie, and Mr. John also came along for the show. The concert was a benefit for the Texas Education Center.
Ray Benson on stage performing with Asleep at the Wheel.

Ray Benson on stage performing with Asleep at the Wheel.
Violet John and Monty Blackmon get Ray Benson's handprints.

Violet John and Monty Blackmon get Ray Benson's handprints.
Asleep at the Wheel on stage performing. The handprint tablet waits on the table with the audience.
Asleep at the Wheel on stage performing. The handprint tablet waits on the table with the audience.
Violet John, Rosalie Blackmon, Ray Benson, and Mr. John. Susan Wendel, Violet John, and Rosalie Blackmon enjoying the show.
From left: Violet John, Rosalie Blackmon, Ray Benson, and Mr. John. From left: Susan Wendel, Violet John, and Rosalie Blackmon enjoying the show.
Ray Benson chats with Susan, Violet, Rosalie and Mr. John. Violet and Susan help Ray with this challenging task: pressing his handprints into the clay tablet.
Ray Benson chats with Susan, Violet, Rosalie and Mr. John. Violet and Susan help Ray with this challenging task!
The finished product: Ray Benson's handprints and signature.

The finished product: Ray Benson's handprints and signature.

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