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Fantasy into Art Exhibit Opens at Catalina Island Museum

THE LOG NEWSPAPER

AVALON - The Catalina Island Museum`s newest exhibit, "Fantasy into Art: The Avalon Casino Murals of John Gabriel Beckman," will run through June 17.

 

Remembering Catalina`s Days as a `Celebrity Playground`

THE LOG NEWSPAPER

AVALON - Discover what Catalina Island was like during Hollywood`s "golden age" at "Celebrity Playground."

 

Marilyn Monroe in Southern California, but not for long

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Three Southern California exhibitions this month -- one opening and two closing -- stoke the obsession with all things Marilyn.

 

Catalina Island Museum Celebrates its 1000th Member

AVALON BAY NEWS

Last week marked an impressive milestone as the Catalina Island Museum celebrated its 1000th member, Eric Huart.

 

Follow in Marilyn`s Footsteps

SUNSET MAGAZINE

Southern California Editor`s Picks

 

Before She Was Marilyn: Norma Jeane Baker on Catalina Island

HUFFINGTON POST

LOS ANGELES: Here`s your chance to get a glimpse of Marilyn Monroe before she was "Marilyn."

 

Big Changes to Catalina Island Museum

THE LOG NEWSPAPER

When Dr. Michael De Marsche was named Catalina Island Museum`s new executive director last year, he said people told him, "It`s Catalina. Small towns don`t like change."

 

Pattie Boyd Luglio 2011

VOGUE ITALIA

A photo exhibit and a book about one of the most beautiful models of Swinging 60s London`s life...

 

An ex-Beatle wife brings the Age of Aquarius back to Catalina Island

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Pattie Boyd, former wife of both George Harrison and Eric Clapton, returns to Catalina for the first time in 40 years for an exhibition of her photographs. Her visit is part of a larger campaign to revitalize the island`s economy.

 

Catalina Island Museum Welcomes Pattie Boyd

THE LOG NEWSPAPER

Author and photographer Pattie Boyd will sign her best-selling book "Wonderful Tonight - George Harrison, Eric Clapton and Me" from 7-9 pm July 2nd at the Catalina Island Museum store.

 

Catalina Island Museum`s Pattie Boyd Exhibition Opening a Success

CATALINA ISLANDER

The Catalina Island Museum has been enjoying a string of successes lately. With the opening of "Yesterday and Today" it looks as though the museum`s success will continue...

 

Catalina Island Museum Making International News

CATALINA ISLANDER

It may be surprising to some, but Avalon`s own Catalina Island Museum has been making international news lately.

 

Exhibit shows little-known life of Marilyn Monroe on Catalina Island

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Back then she was Norma Jeane Baker, a teenager in an unhappy marriage. Photos and letters from her time on the island, as well as a separate exhibit on the Beatles and Eric Clapton, mark a new direction for the museum.

 

It`s a new era for Catalina Island Museum

LOS ANGELES TIMES

Special to the Los Angeles Times, February 22, 2011 by Rosemary McClure

 

Star Cubs Player Visits Baseball Exhibition at Museum

CATALINA ISLANDER

Hall of Fame shortstop Ernie Banks was enjoying a recent visit to Catalina Island, when he heard the Catalina Island Museum was putting the finishing touches on "The Boys in Blue" exhibition.

 

Museum Smashes Records During Re-Opening

CATALINA ISLANDER

Few could have predicted the unprecedented turnout of people and the enthusiasm of those present for the opening of the newly renovated Catalina Island Museum.

 

New Executive Director Dr. Michael De Marsche

ART DAILY

The Catalina Island Museum appoints new Executive Director which is the next significant step in the construction of a new building.