AUGUST 2002
MEMORIAL EVENTS

MARILYN MONROE AUGUST EVENTS

Each year, on August 5, MARILYN REMEMBERED holds a special Memorial for Marilyn Monroe at the Westwood Chapel in West Los Angeles. This wonderful event, organized by it's club President Greg Schreiner, has over the years brought together Marilyn Monroe fans from all across the world to reflect on the brilliant career of the world's greatest movie star, MARILYN MONROE.

This year is even more significant as it not only marks the 40th ANNIVERSARY of Marilyn's passing but also the 20TH ANNIVERSARY of the MARILYN REMEMBERED fan club.

In celebration of this historic event, various Marilyn Monroe fan clubs are holding their own special activities in Los Angeles. Listed below is a chronological schedule of events. If you are interested in attending any of these events just click on the link provided and it will take you to the appropriate contact.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

~~ SATURDAY AUGUST 3, 2002 ~~

11AM MARILYN SITES DRIVING TOUR *
Immortal Marilyn Fan Club is organizing a driving tour of Marilyn Monroe sites. The tour cost $15.00 which includes a picnic lunch and runs approx. 5 hours. To order tickets you can contact Leslie Kasperowicz at Leslie@marilyncollector.com
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7PM AFTER THE FALL PLAY OUTING*
Norma Jeane 2 Marilyn Monroe Fan Club is organizing a play outing to see Arthur Miller's AFTER THE FALL For more information please contact Barbara Kotlarchick at barkot@pennswoods.net
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~~ SUNDAY AUGUST 4, 2002 ~~

12PM-4PM ROOSEVELT POOLSIDE PARTY *
Norma Jeane 2 Marilyn Monroe Fan Club are holding a poolside party at the Roosevelt Hotel. This event will include party food, open bar and raffle. For more information please contact Barbara Kotlarchick at barkot@pennswoods.net
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7PM RENNAISANCE GALA RECEPTION*.
Immortal Marilyn Fan Club is holding a Gala Semi-Formal Reception at the Rennaisance Hotel. The event cost $50.00 and includes refreshments, live music, an exhibit of rare photos and special celebrity guests. To order tickets you can contact Leslie Kasperowicz at Leslie@marilyncollector.com
Or for more information please click here
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~~ MONDAY AUGUST 5, 2002 ~~

11AM- ANNUAL MARILYN REMEMBERED MEMORIAL
The Memorial will be held at the Westwood Chapel in West Los Angeles. (For map directions please click on photo of chapel above) This event is expected to bring record numbers of people and it is highly advised you arrive at least 30 minutes ahead of time. Parking is limited at the Memorial Park due to construction but there are several parking lots available in the immediate area. If you have any questions regarding this event please contact me at MafHoney@aol.com

2PM-4:30PM MARILYN REMEMBERED RECEPTION PARTY
Greg Schreiner is hosting a reception, after the memorial, at his home. This event requires an RSVP. For more information please contact me at MafHoney@aol.com

5:00PM MARILYN BY MOONLIGHT *
SWEEPSTAKES DRAWING/JUDY GARLAND EXHIBIT TOUR
Author and Film Historian Jack Allen will award one lucky winner with a strand of Marilyn's hair in a commemorative plaque. That is top prize in the drawing that will take place at the Hollywood Entertainment Museum at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard (across the street from the Hollywood Roosevelt). Every person who has bought the book within the last few months automatically has been entered into the contest (lottery numbers are printed on page one of each book copy). Books will go on sale at the museum at 4:30 PM to accommodate those who still want to purchase a book before the contest. The winning prize numbers will be drawn and announced live over the internet (www.marilynbymoonlight.com) at 5 PM. Winners need not be present. Admission to the museum is $8.75 and included, for Marilyn fans only, is a one-time guided tour of the current, much-acclaimed Judy Garland exhibit by Judy Garland Expert Tom Boghossian (whose own collection is on exhibit). This special tour will begin right after the drawing.
For more information on the contest please visit www.marilynbymoonlight.com.
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Evening PM- ROOSEVELT GALA DINNER *
Bettina Monroe is hosting a Gala Dinner at the Roosevelt Hotel. Marilyn Monroe impersonators from around the world will be competing for the title of "The World's Best Marilyn Impersonator." Dinner guests will also be contestant judges.
For more information please visit Bettina's website

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6PM-9PM Don O'Melveny Gallery Hosts, Night of 1,000 Marilyns*
This event will feature an exhibit of Original Art inspired by Marilyn Monroe, Photos from her last sitting and a Marilyn Monroe Look-Alike Contest all on the evening of the 40th Anniversary of the Actress’s death.
More details:
Monday, August 5, 2002, 6-9 p.m. Don O’Melveny Gallery, 9009 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood CA 310-273-7868
Night of 1,000 Marilyns will feature food, drink and a Marilyn Monroe look-alike contest with celebrity judges. The winner will receive Marilyn Merlot, the only signature collectable wine authorized by Monroe’s estate, and tickets to MOCA’s ongoing Andy Warhol exhibition. The exhibition will also feature photos from Marilyn’s last sitting, also originals, and a re-creation of Marilyn’s death scene. All in support of Don’s first novel, No City For Dreaming, a re-examination of the political and sociological circumstances surrounding her death.
EXTRA:
Do you look like Marilyn Monroe? Would you like to? The Gallery will have top make-up artists in attendance to help every Marilyn look their best!
For more information please visit Press Paks website: CLICK HERE

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~~ TUESDAY AUGUST 6, 2002 ~~

9AM HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME WALKING TOUR *
Bettina will be holding the 2nd annual Hollywood Walk of Fame where many Marilyn Monroe fans from around the world will all wear a designer Marilyn t-shirt while walking the Hollywood Walk of Fame Boulevard.
For more information please visit Bettina's website
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* PLEASE NOTE THE EVENTS DENOTED BY THE RED ASTRICK, ALTHOUGH SUPPORTED BY MARILYN REMEMBERED, ARE RUN SEPERATELY FROM THE MARILYN REMEMBERED FAN CLUB AND ARE LISTED HERE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

* PLEASE NOTE THE EVENTS DENOTED BY THE GREEN ASTRICK ARE RUN SEPERATELY FROM THE MARILYN REMEMBERED FAN CLUB AND ARE LISTED HERE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

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~IN LOVING MEMORY~

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