BLONDE BOMBSHELL AT THE McMICHAEL GALLERY - HALF HOUR SPECIAL NOW BEING AIRED!

POP CULTURE ICON MARILYN MONROE
TAKES CENTRE STAGE ON ROGERS TV

Friday, March 4, 2011 – [YORK REGION] – Take a step back in time and get up close and personal with pop culture icon Marilyn Monroe with Marilyn at the McMichael on Monday, February 28 at 7pm on Rogers TV, Cable 10/63.
Joins us as we take a look at the life of Marilyn Monroe, as told through a collection of 150 paintings, photographs and prints, from the unforgettable snapshots to rare photos of the famous movie star.
Host Jacqueline Betterton sits down with the curators of the Life as a Legend exhibit at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Chris Finn and Sharon Adamowicz-Clements, to talk about the life of Marilyn and examine how the art world has been inspired by the legendary iconic actress.
Visit www.rogerstv.com for repeat airtimes throughout the months of March and April.
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Rogers TV serves the Regional Municipality of York. Rogers Cable 10 serves Newmarket, Aurora, Georgina, East Gwillimbury and Bradford West Gwillimbury. Rogers Cable 63 serves Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, and King. For more information on Rogers TV, visit www.rogerstv.com.


Cutlines:
Top - Key wall at the enterance to the Marilyn in Canada exhibition at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Bottom - Rogers TV host Jacqueline Betterton


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McMichael Canadian Art Collection Host to Sorbara Press Announcement

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June 9th - Greg Sorbara announces $4.42 million in funding to Tourism Region at Gallery Press Conference

Vaughan MPP Greg Sorbara was at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection this morning to make a major funding announcement on behalf of the Minister of Tourism and Culture. Speaking to a small crowd Sorbara announced that the Government of Ontario is "boosting support for tourism in York Region to help attract more visitors, investment and economic activity."
According to the former Finance Minister, Ontario is "providing $4.42 million over the next two years to help tourism partners develop a new regional tourism organization and enhance destination marketing and management."
"This new regional tourism organization," he continued, "which will serve Dufferin, Caledon, Durham Region and York Region, will help the tourism industry across the regioncontinue to grow and support local jobs and businesses."
The half-hour press event was held in the McMichael's historic Founder's Lounge. Mr. Sorbara was introduced by Tom Smart the CEO of the McMichael.
The announcement was a timely one. Tourism Week in Canada runs June 7th to 13th this year.
Cutlines: Top. Greg Sorbara announces provincial support to Tourism in York Region, Durham Region and the Hills of the Headwaters.
Right. Greg Sorbara MPP, Vaughan Riding is getting miked up for interview with Fil Martino, Rogers Cable 10.