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By Post Staff   |  Arts and Culture  |  January 05, 2011

This George Hurrell photo of movie star Jean Harlow was taken in 1933.

Glamour rules! Celebrate Hollywood’s “Golden Age” through photographs, film and music at this special event that lets visitors enjoy the museum after hours at Art After Dark – Scene on the Silver Screen.

This evening of culture suitable for families focuses on the special exhibition Made in Hollywood: Photographs from the John Kobal Foundation.

Docent-led museum tours for families and a discussion of the exhibit by the museum’s curator of photography, Charles Stainback, are planned. Fashionistas can draw their own fashion illustrations with models provided by Vintage Glam. A special reading by Miles Coon, director of the Palm Beach Poetry Festival, is a unique addition to the night’s entertainment, which also includes a jazz performance by vocalist SAMM with Jamie Ousley on bass.

In keeping with the Hollywood theme, a screening of the American classic film, My Man Godfrey, which features Carole Lombard, takes place at 7:30 p.m.

When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday

Where: Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach

Admission: $12 adults; $5 ages 13-21, free for members and children 12 and younger.

Info: (561) 832-5196; norton.org

One Response to “Norton pays homage to Hollywood stars”

  1. Boynton Steve says:

    Not to sound extra stupid but isn’t the photo’s caption supposed to be “Jean” ?

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