Genesis House marks Marilyn Monroe’s centennial with New York exhibition
Genesis House has opened an exhibition in New York centered on Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, presenting her as more than a Hollywood icon and highlighting her ambition, discipline, and control over her public image. The installation, titled Manifesting Marilyn: The Making of an Icon, is open through August 2.
The exhibition uses archival materials, audio, imagery, and immersive room-by-room displays to explore Monroe’s life and career. Organizers say the experience is meant to show how she built her own image and pursued a long-term career strategy in an industry that often limited women’s control.
Genesis House Presents Manifesting Marilyn
The Making of an Icon
Genesis House Presents Manifesting Marilyn
The Making of an Icon
The exhibit includes spaces themed around headlines, Monroe’s office, her library, her vanity, a screen-based transformation experience, and a final room focused on reflection and new beginnings. Genesis House says the project was developed in partnership with Authentic Brands Group, which manages the Marilyn Monroe estate.
Opening-night guests included actor Chloë Sevigny, who said the exhibition offers a more layered view of Monroe’s legacy. Genesis House also said the Empire State Building will be lit in Monroe’s honor as part of the centennial commemoration.
The installation is being shown at Genesis House’s flagship space in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, where visitors can also view a replica of Monroe’s personal library and purchase themed food and beverage offerings.
For more information visit: Genesis House
Beaches Resorts to Bring Lenny Pearce and New Sesame Street Programming to Fall Family Travel
Beaches Resorts is rolling out its 2026 Fall Fam Jam lineup with live performances by toddler techno artist Lenny Pearce and expanded Sesame Street programming at its resorts in Jamaica and Turks and Caicos. The seasonal promotion runs from September through October and is aimed at families traveling during the fall.
Pearce will headline select dates at Beaches Turks & Caicos, with four performances scheduled for Sept. 16, 17, 18 and 21. Beaches said the events will include family-friendly dance activities and interactive elements designed for guests of all ages.
The company is also introducing new Sesame Street-themed activities across its Caribbean resorts, including music sessions, costume-making, movement classes, story time and children’s cooking activities with an island theme. Characters will also appear in new Caribbean-inspired costumes.
Aerial view of Beaches Negril, one of two Beaches Resorts participating in Fall Fam Jam 2026.
Set along Jamaica’s world-famous Seven Mile Beach, the resort will host all-new Sesame Street® experiences, water park adventures, and limited-time family programming throughout the fall season.
Pictured here, the pool at the new Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks & Caicos.
One of four locations on resort where Lenny Pearce will perform live during Fall Fam Jam, bringing his viral Toddler Techno experience to the Caribbean.
Additional programming for younger children includes music and sensory play, art activities and waterpark events. Beaches is also offering travel promotions tied to the seasonal program, including resort credits and other family-focused perks for bookings made during the campaign period.
Beaches Resorts operates family all-inclusive properties in Jamaica and Turks and Caicos and says the Fall Fam Jam is intended to give families added activities during the autumn travel season.
For more information, please visit www.beaches.com/fall-fam-jam.
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