YOKO, on Oct. 9, to hold two WORLD PEACE events

YOKO ONO WILL HOLD TWO SIGNIFICANT EVENTS PROMOTING WORLD PEACE ON JOHN
LENNON'S BIRTHDAY, OCTOBER 9

NEW YORK, September 9, 2006 - Legendary artist, musician and peace
advocate, Yoko Ono, announced today she will be holding two events in
Iceland on October 9th to promote peace throughout the world. On this
highly anticipated date, which is the birthday of her late husband John
Lennon, she will award the LennonOno Grant for Peace and will initiate
the ceremony for the dedicated site of the IMAGINE PEACE Tower.

The LennonOno Grant For Peace, will be awarded during a private
ceremony at the historic H=F6fdi House, in the city of Reykjav=EDk. The
two $50,000 grants will be given to the international medical
humanitarian organization, M=E9decins Sans Fronti=E8res/Doctors
Without Borders (MSF) and the non-profit legal and educational
organization, Center for Constitutional Rights for their global
commitment to peace, truth and human rights.

In recognition of this year's grant recipients Ms Ono states, "These
two groups look beyond today's conflicts and destruction and
envision a positive future for our society, while working selflessly
and tirelessly towards establishing a more peaceful environment
for our planet. They are strong representatives of the many groups
who are working in the same direction, today. They need and deserve
all of our support and respect."

The IMAGINE PEACE Tower, which was envisioned by Ms Ono over
40 years ago, has plans to be constructed in Reykjav=EDk. Through the
collective efforts of the Reykjav=EDk Art Museum and the City of
Reykjav=EDk the dedication of the site for this tower will be held on
the
picturesque Icelandic island of Videy. The base of the IMAGINE
PEACE Tower will be filled with prayers and wishes from people of
all nations and will serve as a beacon of light for all people who
dream of world peace.

"Each one of us was born at this time, not by chance, but to fulfill a
mission. Our work is not yet done. I know that John's spirit will be
joining us on that day, October 9th, in Reykjav=EDk and I look forward
to seeing you there to celebrate this exciting day.
WAR IS OVER, if you want it. I love you."
- yoko ono