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Monday, 15 June 2009 12:56

Barack Obama wax figureThe public is invited to see President Barack Obama Wednesday at the Bankers Ballroom on the Fulton Mall along with other popular icons Lucille Ball, Bruce Willis and Penelope Cruz.


The viewing, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in Fresno, is part of a statewide tour of life-size wax figures leading to the opening of Madame Tussauds Hollywood. London artist Neil Linssen will be available to answer questions about his newly-created figures, each of which are valued at $300,000.

The figures, appearing at 1060 Fulton in the Bankers Ballroom, is held in conjunction with Market on the Mall, which features locally grown produce every Wednesdays and Fridays on the Fulton Mall. The event is sponsored by the Downtown Association of Fresno and 1060 Fulton. There is no charge to attend, and cameras are allowed.

 

For more information, call 490-9966.
Last Updated on Monday, 15 June 2009 13:16