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Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait - BREAKING NEWS

Thanks to the support of thousands of fans - thanks to YOUR support - this most unique tribute begins... Announcing the start of the largest Michael Jackson Tribute in the world!   The Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait The only tribute created by the fans, for the fans   This Official Portrait of Michael Jackson will be created on canvas from hand-drawn dots by Celebrity Artist David Ilan.   It will take one million dots to complete this interactive work of art.   Fans around the world are invited to "be a dot" in Michael's Portrait. One Dot = One Fan

The first dots will be drawn at a ribbon cutting ceremony one day before Michael's Birthday.   Friday, August 28, 2009 / Noon EDGE Performing Arts Center Hollywood, California   During this Media Event (by invitation only), the first dot will be drawn for Michael. The next dots will be for his children. Invited Guests, including some of those who were closest to Michael, will be honored on this occasion with their dots. The three contest winners will receive their dots as well.   At the conclusion of this event, the new Tribute Website will be launched: www.MichaelJacksonTributePortrait.com Here, fans around the world will be invited to get their FREE DOT to complete the portrait. You can also attach a message to your dot and "connect your dot" with other fans' dots by reading their messages and profiles. You will get your own dot number and a description of the location of your dot in his portrait.   This is the only tribute that allows fans worldwide to participate and forever be connected to Michael Jackson's legacy.   It is expected to take three months to complete Michael's Portrait. Following the World Tour of this work of art made from the dots of one million Michael Jackson fans, it will be permanently exhibited at a prestigious location. This location has will be announced at Friday's ceremony by a surprise guest! You Do Not Have Your Dot Yet! As a special thank you to those who demonstrated their early support for this Tribute by voting "Yes," we are inviting only YOU to pre-register for your free dot on Thursday, August 27, one day before the public announcement. If you have already voted and given your e-mail address at the original website, www.SupportJacksonPortrait.com, you are guaranteed to have your dot placed in Michael's face. However, you do not yet have your dot. You must go to the new website, www.MichaelJacksonTributePortrait.com, on Thursday, August 27 (or after) to get your dot. You will also be able to add your message. Donations Needed. 100% of Your Contributions Will Be Used To Support The Tribute. This is a grassroots effort made possible by the fans. The Tribute will always remain free to ensure that EVERYONE will be able to participate.   If you can make a donation of any size, it would go a long way to making this Tribute a success. Anyone who gives a donation (or has already made a donation) will have their name prominently listed on the Tribute site in a special section devoted to FAN SPONSORS. Thank you for whatever you can do and for your ongoing support. It's going to be great! Click here to make a donation or to purchase one of our items which will help fund the Tribute.

If You're In the Hollywood Area on Michael's Birthday... Meet Artist David Ilan and witness your dot being drawn in the portrait at the courtyard of The Mann's Grauman's Chinese Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 29, at noon. This is the same location where Michael's Star is located on The Hollywood Walk of Fame (6927 Hollywood Boulevard). A Special Thank You for the Wonderful Support: Board of Advisors: Deborah Dannelly - President of The Michael Jackson Fan Club, lifelong friend Don Wilson - Creator/Director/Producer - Man in the Mirror video Joy Robson - Michael's close friend of many years

 

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