Over the next few pages, take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Reuben Weekends. Special artwork is created for the Reuben Weekends and used on T-Shirts, souvenir tote bags and the Reuben Journal. Click on the images to see larger versions: Art by C.F. Payne   Art by Tom Richmond   Art by Bucky Jones Each year, Mell Lazarus and David Folkman create a Reuben Journal ­ a special souvenir magazine ­ that spoofs popular magazines. Here are a couple of covers and a page from recent editions:   Prior to 1983, the Reuben Awards Dinner was always held in New York. Since then, the event has expanded into a full weekend and is held in a different location each year. 1983 Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles, California 1984 The Plaza, New York 1985 The Plaza, New York 1986 JW Marriott Hotel, Washington DC 1987 The Plaza, New York 1988 Westin St. Francis, San Francisco, California 1989 Fairmont Royal York, Toronto, Canada 1990 Sunward II, The Bahamas 1991 Sunward II, The Bahamas 1992 Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington DC 1993 Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona 1994 Sheraton Grande Torrey Pines, La Jolla, California 1995 Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton, Florida 1996 Waldorf Astoria, New York 1997 Grove Park Inn Resort, Asheville, North Carolina 1998 Ritz Carlton Huntington Hotel, Pasadena, California 1999 Hyatt Regency Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas 2000 Marriott World Trade Center, New York 2001 Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton, Florida 2002 Fiesta American Grand Coral Beach, Cancun, Mexico 2003 The Palace Hotel, San Francisco, California 2004 Fairmont at the plaza, Kansas City, MiO 2005 Scottsdale, Arizona

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