Palm Springs prefers blondes, but must give big goodbye to 17-ton Marilyn Monroe statue
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Well over 1,000 people have attend a send-off for a massive statue of Marilyn Monroe that has become beloved by both tourists and locals in the two years it was on loan from The Sculpture Foundation.
The Desert Sun (http://bit.ly/1mxlYak ) reports the downtown party Thursday included a performance by the Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus. Guests included Carol Channing, who originated on Broadway the role Monroe played in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.”
The 26-foot-tall (eight-meter-tall), 34,000-pound (15,422-kilogram) statue named “Forever Marilyn” will soon go to Hamilton, New Jersey, for an exhibit honouring its designer, Seward Johnson.
The sculpture depicts Monroe in her memorable billowing skirt pose from the “The Seven Year Itch.”
___
Information from: The Desert Sun, http://www.mydesert.com/
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.