November 28, 2012
Marilyn Monroe Comes to SoHo
Mark Thompson READ TIME: 2 MIN.
Looking to add some classic Hollywood flair to your holiday season?
Skincare guru Erno Laszlo has a new home, The Institute on West Broadway, which features a gorgeous Marilyn Monroe exhibit, complete with pieces never before seen by the public eye.
"To Marilyn, With Love," is the US premiere of this special exhibition, offering a rare, intimate glimpse into the life of one of Hollywood's most glamorous icons, Marilyn Monroe.
The extensive collection of personal effects that belonged to Monroe features favorite apparel and accessories worn in memorable photo shoots, original vintage photographs, and studio props. Many of the personal items have been been on display to the public before.
This free exhibit is open to the public until December 31, 2012.
DETAILS:
THE INSTITUTE
382 West Broadway (between Spring Street & Broome Street)
New York, New York 10012
HOURS:
M - F: 10 am - 8 pm
Sat: 10 am - 7 pm
Sun: 12 - 6 pm
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A long-term New Yorker and a member of New York Travel Writers Association, Mark Thompson has also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The author of the novels WOLFCHILD and MY HAWAIIAN PENTHOUSE, he has a PhD in American Studies and is the recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center. His work has appeared in numerous publications.
