July 09
Bath is gearing up for the arrival of Mary Wilson to open the
The Story of The Supremes From the Mary Wilson Collection, a
V&A exhibition in collaboration with the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. The exhibition runs from 25 July – 31
August at the Bath & North East Somerset Council-run Assembly
Rooms in Bath.
On Saturday 25 July, Mary Wilson, co-founder of the Supremes,
will be signing copies of her autobiography Dreamgirls and Supreme
Faith at the Assembly Rooms at 11.00, doors open at 10.30am. During
the afternoon at 4pm, the Little Theatre will be showing the film
Dreamgirls, with 2 for 1 entry for Fashion Museum ticket holders.
Tickets on 0871 704 2061, or book online at www.picturehouses.co.uk . It
is hoped that Mary Wilson will make a short appearance at the start
of the film as part of her busy schedule in Bath.
In the evening on Saturday 25 July, Komedia in Westgate Street
presents A Celebration of 50 years of Motown from 11pm - 3am.
Enjoy all the classic Motown hits from Stevie Wonder, Martha Reeves
and The Vandellas, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and
The Miracles to name just a few. The event is presented by Two Tone
Entertainments, tickets are £5 in advance, £7 after midnight from
www.komedia.co.uk/bath
, by phone 0845 2938480, or in person from Bath Festivals Ticket
Office.
On Sunday 26 July at the Assembly Rooms at 4pm, there will be a
rare opportunity to listen to Mary Wilson talking about her
extraordinary career and the heyday of Motown with broadcaster and
writer Paul Gambaccini. Tickets for In conversation with Mary
Wilson are £12.00/Concessions £10.00, available from Bath
Festivals Box Office, www.bathfestivals.org.uk
Tel: 01225 463362. Seats are unreserved, doors open 3.30pm. Ticket
also includes entry on the day to The Story of the Supremes
exhibition 3.30pm – 6.00pm. The talk is sponsored by Continental
Airlines and the Royal Crescent Hotel.
The exhibition, The Story of The Supremes From the Mary Wilson
Collection charts the changing image of the group throughout their
extraordinary career, from one of the first gowns they purchased
when they were known as the Primettes, to the stunning Hollywood
designs worn at the height of their fame. There will be more than
50 original stage costumes worn by The Supremes on display.
Set against the backdrop of the meteoric rise of Motown Records
and of the American civil rights movement, the exhibition uses
original photographs, film footage, magazines and memorabilia to
explore the inspirational role that The Supremes played in changing
racial perceptions.
Their influence on today’s performers is also examined with the
inclusion of a set of costumes worn by Destiny’s Child and a
specially commissioned video interview with the DJ Trevor
Nelson.
The Story of The Supremes From the Mary Wilson Collection is
promoted and managed by Tourwest Limited and sponsored by
Continental Airlines.
Entry to this special exhibition is included in the ticket price
to the Fashion Museum, www.fashionmuseum.co.uk ,
housed in the lower ground floor of the Assembly Rooms. Entry is
free to local residents with a Discovery Card, see www.bathnes.gov.uk for details on
how to obtain one. The Museum is open 10.30am – 6pm, with
last entry 5pm.
ENDS