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PRINCESS
GRACE FOUNDATION - USA
Throughout 2007,
the Princess Grace Foundation - USA, with the collaboration of the
Consulate General of Monaco and the Monaco Government Tourist Office,
will embark on a nationwide tribute to America's Princess
to mark the 25th anniversary of Her passing.Cities on the tour will
include Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington DC and Philadelphia.
For more information, visit www.pgfusa.com.
TREASURES
OF THE TITANS
Field Museum, Chicago
From January 26 through June
3, 2007, the Field
Museum in Chicago welcomes Treasures of the Titans,
an exhibit curated by the National
Jewelry Institute, and gathering more than 30 finely crafted
jewels and accessories owned by celebrities of the art, entertainment
and political arenas.
Visitors can view jewelry belonging to
Their Serene Highnesses Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace of
Monaco, on special loan by H.S.H. Prince Albert II. Pieces
such as Vivien Leigh's ruby studded gold powder case, Sir Elton
John's world tour pin and Sophia Loren's diamond necklace and earrings
are also showcased.
This exhibition is free (with general admission
to the Museum) and open-to-the-public from January 26 through June
3, 2007 at the Grainger Gallery of Gems - home to more than 300
cut gems, precious and semi-precious stones, mineral specimens and
fine jewelry. The Museum is open daily from 9am to 5pm and is located
at 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. (www.FieldMuseum.org)

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