This September 24 at 11 am, the University of Maryland will dedicate a very special statue to honor beloved alumnus Jim Henson and his Muppets - as represented by one of his best known creations - Kermit. An on-line media kit is now available and includes background, photos, contact information and more.
The web address is: http://www.urhome.umd.edu/newsdesk/culture/release.cfm?ArticleID=773
Below is the text of an earlier media alert about the event:
Maryland To Honor Alum Jim Henson and His Muppets
WHAT: Maryland's graduating classes of 1998 and 1999 made a special gift to their university " a statue of beloved alumnus Jim Henson and his wonderful Kermit along with a garden for them to sit in. The statue, by renowned sculptor Jay Hall Carpenter, will sit outside the Stamp Student Union on campus. The University is planning a weeklong series of events surrounding the dedication of the statue including a Muppet film festival and debut of a documentary about the making of the sculpture.
WHEN: The dedication of the Jim Henson sculpture will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 24 ( Jim Henson's birthday).
WHERE: The Jim Henson Garden outside the Stamp Student Union at the University of Maryland.
STATUE INFORMATION: Jayhallcarpenter.com
MEDIA: Open Coverage. A mult box will be available.
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