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Marsh Sponsoring Marilyn Monroe Exhibit With CMG INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Marsh Supermarkets Inc. (NASDAQ:MARSANASDAQ:MARSB) will partner with CMG Worldwide for a special two-day Marilyn Monroe exhibit on December 18-19 at the CMG Legends Museum, 10500 Crosspoint Blvd. CMG is the agent for the movie star's estate. The public exhibit will feature the world's largest collection of never- seen-before Marilyn Monroe artifacts ever assembled -- thousands of intimate pieces and personal property of the woman many believe to be the most glamorous icon of the 20th century. Displays will be open from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, the 18th, and from noon to 6 p.m. the following day. All proceeds from the exhibit will benefit Indianapolis-area charities. Advance tickets may be purchased at Marsh stores for $15, but tickets will be $25 at the gate. "We join in sponsorship of this event in part to support a neighbor," said Don E. Marsh, chairman and CEO of Marsh Supermarkets Inc. "But we're also pleased that our participation makes it possible for Hoosiers to support worthwhile charities while viewing the artifacts of one of Hollywood's most legendary personalities." CMG's offices are located near Marsh's corporate headquarters. A small sampling of what museum visitors will see is the blonde wig Marilyn wore in "Some Like It Hot," a diamond engagement bracelet, Marilyn's monogrammed red luggage, the hat, gloves, purse and shoes Marilyn wore when she married Joe DiMaggio in 1954, and the famous teddy bear on which she put a special string of pearls. A press preview night on December 16 and an invitation-only, black-tie VIP gala on December 17 will precede the public shows scheduled the following two days. One of the largest regional grocery chains in the United States, Marsh Supermarkets operates 68 Marsh Supermarkets, 39 LoBill Foods(R) stores, 1 Savin*$(R), 1 Arthur's Fresh Market, 164 Village Pantry(R) convenience stores and 8 O'Malia Food Markets in central Indiana and western Ohio. The company also operates Crystal Food Services, which provides upscale catering, cafeteria management, office coffee vending and concessions, Primo Banquet Catering and Conference Centers, and Trios Di Tuscanos, a quick, casual restaurant. In addition, the company operates McNamara Florists and Enflora - Flowers for Business. Marsh Supermarkets is a publicly held company that employs through its various divisions approximately 16,000 people, principally in a two-state area. Marsh common stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System (MARSA and MARSB). DATASOURCE: Marsh Supermarkets Inc. CONTACT: Jodi Marsh of Marsh Supermarkets, +1-317-594-2640

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