march/april 2016 at the p!nk palace

MARCH/APRIL 2016 AT THE P!NK PALACE
A Once and Future Planetarium
By Dave Maness, Sharpe Planetarium Manager
Shortly after I arrived in Memphis to start my job working
for the City of Memphis, the Pink Palace Museum, and for
all the residents and tourists who visit, there was talk about
technological improvements. Through the leadership of Director
of Museums Steve Pike, it soon became more than just talk.
Talk led to fundraising successes that ultimately gave us the
opportunity to do some real planning.
A good plan starts with challenging but achievable goals and
objectives. We wanted to create the most advanced, capable
and state of the art science-education theater that our fine city
had ever seen. We looked at the current state of the Sharpe
Planetarium. The (then) current planetarium was operating with
equipment installed in 1978. The Minolta Series 4 (sometimes
referred to as a model 1015) projector was over 36 years
old! The manufacturer had long before merged with former
competitor Konica, to become Konica Minolta. Eventually,
Konica Minolta ended technical support for older equipment
such as our star projector. Still we limped along, getting support
from Ash Enterprises and Eastern Control Systems to keep
essential functions operating.
Soon we noticed some problems. Strange things were
happening in our simulated sky. Constellations were changing
shape due to star cell migration caused by repeated heating
and cooling from the hot primary star lamps. Bright “stars”
appeared where fuzzy nebulas once shown. We traced this to
the loss of filters that had fallen off the precision star plates and
then were lost. Some bright stars vanished altogether as lamps
were no longer available. Those had to be replaced by less
than ideal alternatives. Replacement (filament style) lamps were
becoming more expensive and harder to find. Belts slipped,
gears locked up, and sometimes they even chomped on wires
that carried power to certain functions. If that weren’t enough
to convince anyone a change was needed, the sound system
buzzed, the houselights projected pink instead of blue skies,
and the noise of over 70 projectors in their choreographed reset
dance after every show was deafening. “The writing was on the
wall.” We needed to upgrade!
As much as we still loved that iconic old star projector which
resembled a mechanical insect standing in the center of the
room, newer digital systems have none of its problems. Except
for a fan, there are no moving parts. The new systems use as
few as one lamp! And since they project an image based on
a 3 dimensional database, they are far more accurate. To top
it off,they are immeasurably more flexible. The old projector
limited our point of view to Planet Earth. As rocket technology
matures and improves, we humans begin to see ourselves as
residents of the solar system and beyond. Digital projectors
permit us to visualize our dreams of space travel. With such a
system we can now inspire students and others by simulating
journeys from our home planet to virtually anywhere in the
known universe. The largest city in the State of Tennessee
certainly deserves as much.
And so, a few years ago with the cooperation of the City of
Memphis, Memphis Museums, Inc., and our generous donor
AutoZone, we set the ball rolling with the hiring of the Memphis
architectural firm of Askew, Nixon, Ferguson. After many
meetings and much research, careful plans were drawn up.
The physical work on the project began September 15, 2014.
After 16 months of work (including time to recover from an
unfortunate fire), we have built something special. We have
a new dome with the largest projection surface in Western
Tennessee, new seating for 145, new colorful and customizable
LED houselights, a new digital Konica Minolta Super Media
Globe 2 projector, and a new Cinema Standard sound system.
We hope you are as proud of the results as we are.
Welcome to the AutoZone Dome
at the Sharpe Planetarium!
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Now Showing at the AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium:
Firefall
Throughout Earth’s violent history, impacts from comets and
asteroids have mercilessly shaped its surface.
This ceaseless firefall is our only tangible connection to the
universe beyond and is an ever-present reminder of our own
humble beginnings in the hostile environment of space.
Seasonal Stargazing
Find out more about “what’s up tonight” in just a few
minutes than some people do in a lifetime! Hop through
constellations, learn cool star names, and groove to
planetarium space music.
Astronaut
The exploration of space is the greatest endeavour that
humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be
part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become
an astronaut?
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Follow Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore
the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from Zhima Jie, the
Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. Together, they take
an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where
they discover how different it is from Earth.
Planetarium Shows
Sponsored by:
See our website for showtimes
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CTI 3D GIANT THEATER
National Parks Adventure 3D
Opens March 5, 2016
Narrated by Academy Award® winner Robert Redford, National
Parks Adventure 3D will take you on the ultimate off-trail
adventure into the nation’s awe-inspiring great outdoors and
untamed wilderness. Soar over red rock canyons, hurtle up
craggy mountain peaks and into other-worldly realms found
within America’s most legendary outdoor playgrounds, including
Yellowstone, Glacier National Park, Yosemite, and Arches.
Fun Facts:
• Cadillac Mountain in Acadia is the tallest point along the
east coast of the US and at times is the first place to see
sunrise.
• The Everglades is the only place on Earth where alligators
and crocodiles co-­exist!
• Many fossils are found the in Grand Canyon, but none
are dinosaurs. Why? The rocks are older than the oldest
dinosaur!
• Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore surrounds Lake Superior,
the coldest and deepest of all of the Great Lakes and the
largest freshwater lake in the world!
• In Yellowstone, thermal pools and limestone deposits get
their color from thermophiles, or heat loving organisms!
Thermophiles produce many of the colors, textures, and
smells you experience in Yellowstone National Park.
• Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park is filled with
Giant Sequoia Trees that can reach up to 280 feet tall and
can live to be 3,500 years old! These giant sequoias inspired
poet John Muir and President Teddy Roosevelt to protect
Yosemite Valley.
Locally sponsored by:
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CTI 3D GIANT THEATER
Journey to Space 3D
Now showing
Journey to Space provides a timely review of how NASA
has been transitioning from the end of the Space Shuttle
Era to a much more ambitious future that will forever
change how we live and operate in space as a species. The
audience is sure to be filled with excitement about America’s
future in space, and be much more knowledgeable about
how those plans are coming to action!
Also Showing:
COMMUNICATIONS
Universal Asset
Management
SOLUTIONS
Trustee sponsor
Kevin and Tanja Thompson
R
A Boeing Company
HORRAY FOR HOLLYWOOD MOVIES AT THE CTI GIANT THEATER
The Wizard of Oz 2D
Saturdays and Sundays in March at 4pm
Showing daily March 21–25 at 4pm
Dorothy Gale is swept away to a magical land and
embarks upon a quest to see a wizard who can help her
return home.
Rated "G."
Toy Story, Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3 in 2D
Saturdays and Sundays in April at 4pm
Toy Story showing April 2–3 and 23–24 at 4pm
Toy Story 2 showing April 9–10 and 30 at 4pm
Toy Story 3 showing April 16 –17 at 4pm
In a world where toys come to life when their human
owners aren't around, follow rivals-turned-partners Woody
and Buzz Lightyear, as they watch over their owner, Andy,
as he grows up.
Rated "G."
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EXHIBITS
Now through May 1, 2016
From earthquakes and volcanoes to hurricanes and
tornadoes, nature has shaped our dynamic planet.
Throughout history, these catastrophic phenomena have
affected people around the world. Now, uncover the
causes of these natural disasters and find out how people
cope and adapt in the aftermath. Discover what triggers
a volcanic eruption, witness the power of hurricane-force
winds, experience the roar of a tornado as it surrounds you
and monitor earthquakes around the world in real time.
Learn how science is helping to better predict, respond and
prepare for future events. In this captivating, interactive new
exhibit, all of nature’s power is on display at The Pink Palace
Museum.
This exhibition and its national tour were developed by The Field Museum, Chicago.
Locally Sponsored by:
Benchmark Electric, LLC
In Partnership with
Cummins Power Generation
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COLLECTIONS
3.
1.
2.
Collecting the Missing Pieces
Now through October 10, 2016
Carefully researched and selected items were purchased over the
last two years from individuals and auction houses with a goal of
strengthening the Museums's collection of African American artifacts.
This RACE Collections Plan was made possible by a generous
donation grant from The Assisi Foundation of Memphis, Inc. The
collection includes:
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1. I AM A MAN placard printed in 1968 by Wimmer Brothers Fine
Printing and Lithography in Memphis, TN.
2. Illustrated broadside of the Emancipation Proclamation.
3. One of four hand-made, vintage, African-American quilts, 1930s,
made in Hopkinsville KY by Dorris McGregor.
4. NAACP 1932, 23rd Annual Report.
5. Harper’s Weekly cover with illustrations of the Memphis race riots in
May 1866.
5.
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TWO STORES: TWICE THE SHOPPING!
AT THE PINK PALACE MUSEUM STORES
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LICHTERMAN NATURE CENTER
Volunteer Plant Sale
Friday, April 15, 2016 • 9am – 5pm
Saturday, April 16, 2016 • 9am – 1:30pm
Half-Price Sale
Saturday, April 16, 2016 • 2pm - 4pm
Beautify your yard, go green, learn something new and
have fun!
• Free admission and parking
• Thousands of native, wildlife-friendly and/or edible plants
• Over 200 different plant varieties grown by Lichterman
Volunteers
•11 species of native ferns
• 4 species of milkweed
• An abundant selection of butterfly favorites: blazing star,
ironweed, penstemon, salvias, three species of goldenrod,
and coneflowers (including the rare TN coneflower)
• Butterfly larval host plants, including: dogwood, violets,
spicebush, passionvine, pawpaw, dutchman’s pipe, sassafras,
wild rose, parsley and dill
• Best selection all day Friday and Saturday morning
• Even lower prices Saturday afternoon
Wild Lunches
It’s lunch time for Lichterman’s residents and you’re invited!
What do box turtles eat? How do hawks catch their food?
Do snakes swallow their food whole? Find out the answers
to these questions and more, plus meet an animal up close
and personal. Programs at noon Tuesday – Saturday at
the Backyard Wildlife Center.
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SUPPORTERS
To make a contribution: 901.636.2412
Donations
$75,000 - $99,999
Friends of the Pink Palace
Museum
$10,000 - $24,999
ServiceMaster Restore
$5,000 - $9,999
Peggy and Richard Bodine
Anne and Thayne Muller
Trustmark Bank
$1,000-$4,999
Bryce Corporation
Crews Family Foundation
ILS
Snow and Henry Morgan
Philips Emergency Lighting
Estelle Sheahan
Cindy and Jack Straton
Tennessee Ornithological Society
Joy and Bob Wernet
Margaret West, M.D.
Mydelle Wilson
$500-$999
Cindy and Frank Childress
Barbara Crippen
Mary and James Keegan
Jill and John Levesque
Katherine and Ham Smythe
$100-$499
Archana and Sudhir Agrawal
Marcelle and Charles Askew
Patte and David Kennedy
Ann and Dudley Langston
Ruthie Lentz and Earle Donelson
Evelyn and Jerome Makowsky
Marcia Honig and Anton Reiner
Stephanie and Rodney Richards
Vanessa Sepulveda and
Steven Buckingham
Linda and Ron Sklar
Cheryl and Mark Thompson
$1-$99
Gloria and Irvine Cherry
Kathryn and Peter Decker
Alida Gover
Michael Huggins
Emin Kuliyev
Bertha Means and
Michael Jacewicz
Rebekah and Steven Morgan
Carol and Bill Odom
Clay Phillips
Christine and Russell Scheinberg
Karen Wellford
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In Memory of
Richard “Dick” Bodine
Belz Foundation
Jan and Ronald Coleman
Mary and David Hepner
In Memory of
Herbert “Kip” Lichterman
Freddi and Joel Felt
William Felt
Marilyn and Louis Glazer
Mary Graves
Natalie and James Jalenak
Peggy and Leo Jalenak
Barry Lichterman
John Lichterman
Lisa Lichterman
Betty and William Loewenberg
Cindy and Harry Loewenberg
Karen Malkin
Herman Markell
Ilene Markell and Ben Lewis
Jeanne Sutherland
Phyllis Tamm
Blanchard Tual
Gwyn and Jeffrey Wachtel
Alison and James Wetter
Jonathan Wolf
Lynne and Mark Wolf
In Memory of Daniel Cottam
Charles Cottam
In Memory of Bob Fouche
Suzanne Fouche
Honorariums
Elizabeth and Joel Brown
Chucalissa Chapter DAR
Crystal Warren
Sean White
SUPPORTERS
Benefactor - $250+
Mr. and Mrs. Laren Neilsen
Club Level - $100+
Mr. and Ms. Arthur R. Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Brown
Mrs. Debra Cross
Dr. Deena L. Davidovics and Mr.
Noam Davidovics
Mr. Justin Dennis
Ms. Mindy Desens
Ms. Le Duckworth
Ms. Pam Ferguson
Mr. and Mrs. George Finney
Mr. Steven Froehlich and
Ms. Jennifer Jacobson
Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Lawrenz
Mr. and Mrs. Ron Lucchesi
Mr. Neil Martin and
Mrs. Peggy Ayotte
Mr. Jeremy Meggs and
Ms. Jennifer Carlson
Mr. and Mrs. James Millican
Mr. James Moscato and
Ms. Martha West
Ms. Kimberly Ness
Mr. and Mrs. Kas Parthasarathy
Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Perez
Mr. and Mrs. Roberts Pickard
Dr. Zandria Robinson and
Mr. Tauheed Rahim
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Simmons
Mrs. Shelley Strickland
Mr. and Mrs. James Sullivan
Mrs. Kim Turner and
Ms. Lauren Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Wezler
Mr. and Mrs. Daivid Wheeler
Family 75+
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ali
Ms. Elisa Anderson-Cardoso
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Andrzejewski
Ms. Jackie Anglin
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Benkin
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brister
Mr. Tony Britt and
Ms. Ashley Bailey
Ms. Meghan Carr and
Mr. Boris Kort-Packard
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Citrone
Mr. Harry Clark
Mr. Thaddaeus Confer
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Crane
Dr. Nick Cross and
Mrs. Joan McCaleb
Mr. Adam Daniels and
Ms. Rachel Jones
Ms. Ivy Dover
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Duffy
Mrs. Shelly Eaton
Mrs. Anna Fairchild-Wilhite
Mr. Jason Freeman
Mr. and Mrs. John Garrett
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hall
Mr. Huy Ho and Mrs. Demi Vo
Mr. and Mrs. John Holmes
Mrs. Tamara Howard-Fain and
Mr. Randi Lynn
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Hundley
Ms. Janay L. Johnson
Ms. Kari Jordan
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Kaltreider
Ms. Jessie Kaminski
Ms. Heather Kenny
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Knox
Mr. and Mrs. Shea Langs
Mr. Edward Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lipinski
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Little
Mr. and Mrs. Billy Lowry
Ms. Shannon Lowry and
Mr. Muhammod Zubir
Mr. Daniel Lund
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan May
Mr. and Mrs. Jason McCauley
Mr. and Mrs. Micah McCauley
Mrs. Julia Means
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Morgan
Mr. and Mrs. David Nash
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Ondrak
Mr. and Mrs. John Pearson
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Pirani
Mr. Luke D. Ramsey
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Randolph
Mrs. Julie Roark
Mr. and Mrs. Saul Saho
Mr. and Mrs. David Saliba
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Semrau
Mr. and Mrs. Kennon Silence
Ms. Stephanie Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stone
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Summers
Mr. and Mrs. Ghouse Sundke
Mr. Ethan Taylor
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Thayer
Mr. Matthew Thomas and
Ms. Kristina Jones
Dr. Stanton Thomas and
Dr. Genevieve Hill-Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Thomason
Mr. and Mrs. Justin Thompson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson
Mrs. Susan Weber
Mr. Thomas Weinmann and
Ms. Sarah Goralewdki
Mr. Robert Westrich
Mr. Colin Wilson and
Ms. Nancy Wilson
Mr. Randle Witherington
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Wonsmos
Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Wulff
Individual /
Dual Level - $50
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Butus
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Coleman
Mr. Tom Cross
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Furlotte
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Gehlen
Mr. Matt Harris and
Ms. Mary Campbell
Mr. Gavin Karelitz
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Larosa
Ms. Kayla Maher
Ms. Janet McGregor
Dr. Melanie Nesbitt and
Mr. Acer Nesbitt
Mr. Donald Norsworthy
Ms. Delphia Parks and
Ms. Dorthea Parks
Mr. and Mrs. John Reid
Ms. Linda Walls
Dr. and Mrs. John Webb
Members Day: Dig in at Coon Creek!
Saturday, April 30 • 10am–4pm
Once a year, the Pink Palace invites our Members to
get down and dirty at the Coon Creek Science Center in
Adamsville, TN. It's a family-fun fossil dig 75-million-years in
the making!
• an all-day event
• staff on hand to show you how to clean and care for
your prehistoric souvenirs
• scale model of the solar system and telescope
• check the Adamsville weather; dress accordingly
• check our website for a map and directions
• bring your membership card
Coon Creek Science Center (CCSC)
2983 Hardin Graveyard Road
Adamsville, TN 38310-2711
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MEMBERSHIP
HISTORIC PROPERTIES
Upgrade your Pink Palace
Museum Membership to
Club level or above and
see the 3D movies for free!
Take your family on a historic tour!
For membership information: 901.636.2406
To make a contribution: 901.636.2371
VOLUNTEERS OPPORTUNITIES
Lichterman Nature Center:
Greenhouse, Habitat Detective, Backyard Wildlife
Center, Spring Plant Sale
Mallory-Neely House
652 Adams Ave, Memphis, TN 38105
Open Fridays and Saturdays from 10am–4pm
Last tour is at 3pm
Visit us in March: 4–5 • 11–12 • 18–19 • 25–26
And April: 1–2 • 8–9 • 15–16 • 22–23 • 29–30
Free admission to Museum members!
Pink Palace Museum:
Planetarium, Exhibits, CTI 3D Giant Theater
Mallory Neely House:
Tour Guide
Call, email or visit to sign up
901.636.2438
[email protected]
www.memphismuseums.org/be_a_volunteer/
National Volunteer Week
April 10-16, 2016
Thank you volunteers for
all of your support!
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Magevney House
198 Adams Ave,
Memphis, TN 38103
Open the first Saturday of each month from 1–4pm
Visit us Saturdays: March 5 and April 2
Free admission to the public!
FRIENDS OF THE PINK PALACE
RENTALS
Call 901.636.2394 for more information.
Call 901. 636.2213 for more information.
BELLA CAFFE
ACTIVITIES
Find the Shrunken Head!
The Shrunken Head has escaped and is hiding in the Museum
Scope! Our staff detectives have determined that he's hiding
somewhere on pages 2–9. Help us find him for your chance to
win two passes to the CTI 3D Giant Theater! Send us his location
along with:
Your Name:
Your Address:
Page #:
Location on Page:
*Present this coupon for $5 off your purchase when you
spend $20. Offer good through March 31, 2016. May not be
combined with other offers.
To [email protected].
Deadline for entries is March 31.
Winner will be determined at random from all eligible entries
and contacted by email. Congratulations to Mary Ellen Clark for
winning January-February!
Bella Caffe has delicious, fresh sandwiches, soups, salads and
yummy desserts, along with refreshing cold and hot drinks.
Call us at 901.636.2407!
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HOURS & INFORMATION
Executive
Pink Palace Museum hours:
Monday - Saturday: 9am - 5pm • Sunday: 12noon - 5pm
Kevin Thompson, President
Jordan E. Reifler, General Counsel
Jan Coleman, Secretary/Friends President
Phyllis Petersen, Friends President-Elect
Steve Franklin, Treasurer
TRUSTEES
Peggy Bodine
Joy Bowen, Immediate Past President
Chad Boyd
Tom Cleves
Mark Colombo
Mike Lauderdale
John Levesque
Lisa Lichterman
Rita Moore
Jay Robinson
Lori Spicer Robertson
Meg West
Larry Yeske
CTI 3D Giant Theater open MON-SUN
The CTI 3D Giant Theater is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. At present,
we have a total of 27 assistive listening devices. Nine of these devices (Captiview) provide
closed captions. We also have 18 devices that enhance the volume for those visitors with
hearing issues and those devices are also designed to provide a descriptive narrative of on
screen actions on an additional audio channel. At the present, not all of the documentary
movies we have shown in the theater have been digitally encoded by the documentary
movie distributor with the necessary codes for the Captiview closed caption device and the
DoReMi descriptive narrative capabilities. We have been informed that in the near future
more documentary movies are being encoded with closed caption viewer Captiview and
the DoReMi descriptive narrative features. The theater provides hearing impaired customers
with a copy of the movie’s script with a red flashlight, for low light level reading. Customers
in need of these devices should call our reservations number, (901)636-2362, so that we
can make appropriate accommodations to serve their needs.
The AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium open MON-SUN
HONORARY TRUSTEES
William L. Reed
John D. Walt
EX-OFFICIO
Steve Pike
DIRECTOR'S DISPATCH
Color Me Embarrassed … and very Proud!
I try not to use clichés, but as I read the contents of this
issue that phrase, “an embarrassment of riches,” leapt to
mind.
There is amazing new technology lighting up our
AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium with shows
like Firefall and Astronaut. We have Robert Redford
narrating our big screen feature, National Parks
Adventure 3D. We have other educational movies such as
Journey to Space 3D along with Hollywood favorites Toy
Story 1, 2, and 3 and the Wizard of Oz … a world class
exhibit, Nature Unleashed; another great exhibit showing
off the African-American artifacts we have acquired
through a generous grant from the Assisi Foundation of
Memphis, Inc.; the Volunteer Plant Sale at Lichterman
Nature Center, April 15 and 16; and our annual
Members Day at Coon Creek, April 30.
There is a restaurant in town I really like, but seldom go
to. The menu has too many choices. It’s an embarrassment
of riches, and I can’t decide what to order. Please don’t
let that sort of thing keep you away from all our museum
family has to offer.
And remember, Spring Break is here. You’ll be looking
for fun things to entertain kids and grandkids, and we
have … well, you know the cliché.
Bella Caffe OPEN during museum hours
3050 Central Avenue • Memphis, TN 38111
Showtimes/Ticket Information:
901.636.2362 or www.memphismuseums.org
Lichterman Nature Center hours:
Tuesday - Thursday: 10am - 3pm • Friday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm
5992 Quince Rd. • Memphis, TN 38119
Program/Ticket Information: 901.636.2211
Mallory-Neely House hours:
Friday - Saturday: 10am - 4pm
652 Adams Avenue • Memphis, TN 38105
Magevney House:
First Saturday of the month from 1 - 4pm
198 Adams Ave • Memphis, TN 38103
Tour & Ticket Information: 901.523.1484
@memphismuseums
MUSEUM SCOPE
VOL. TWENTY-SIX, ISSUE TWO
Museum Scope, issn 0145-6555, is published six times a year
by the Pink Palace Family of Museums, 3050 Central Avenue,
Memphis,TN 38111. Annual subscription is provided with a
value of $6.50 per paid membership. Periodicals postage paid
at Memphis, TN. Postmaster: send address changes to Museum
Scope, 3050 Central Avenue.
Staff: Ronda Cloud: Editor, Writer, Serah DeLong: Designer
Additional writers: Caroline Mitchell, Photographer: Van Jolly
The operation of the Pink Palace Family of Museums is a
successful public-private partnership.
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Putting the Park in National Parks
Yellowstone, Glacier, Carlsbad Caverns, Redwood, Death
Valley, The Badlands. These are just a few of our national
parks, and their names alone speak to their awesomeness!
Have you ever been to a national park? Closer to home, we
have Mammoth Cave in Kentucky, Hot Springs in Arkansas,
and of course, the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee.
What wonderful vacation destinations!
In our new Giant Theater documentary, National Parks
Adventure 3D, Robert Redford leads us on a 40-minute
“vacation” to nature’s most beautiful locations – stunning,
jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring locations.
Perhaps you’ve been to some; perhaps you intend to go
someday. But until then, come sit in our comfortable theater
seats, gnosh on popcorn and slurp a soft drink, and let us
take you on a whirl-wind adventure!
There is one thing we ask of you. Don’t go alone. Help the
Pink Palace Museum send hundreds of school children on
this adventure with you. Your gift of $13 today will ensure
that one child from a Title I local school will receive a heavily
discounted ticket to step outside of their urban concrete
environment and see the best nature has to offer.
You can also designate your gift to support students on a
field trip to Lichterman Nature Center, our own awesome
place. By designating your gift of $26 to Lichterman Nature
Center, you ensure that two children are introduced to the
joys of nature in a safe, secure, educational environment.
The Pink Palace Museum is putting the Park in National
Parks – on the Giant Screen and at Lichterman Nature
Center. Please send a gift today to put a child in these
“Parks.”
Yes! Please use my gift for the Pink Palace Family of Museums
Click, Call or Mail: www.memphismuseums.org or 901.636.2412
_____ $13 will provide lively
learning for one child
_____ $26 for two children
_____ $39 for three
Name Address City/State/Zip _____ $52 for four
Check enclosed
_____ $100 for a small
homeschool group
Please charge my credit card
(
VISA _____ $1,000 for a classroom
_____
_____
$2,500 because I love the
Pink Palace Family of Museums
and the lively learning it
brings to all!
Other (please specify)
Mail to:
Cathi Johnson
Pink Palace Museum
3050 Central Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111
MasterCard _____AmEx)
Name on card Card Number
Exp. Date
Card Security Code
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Mission Statement:
To inspire visitors to discover human cultures, the natural
world, technology, and the universe.
AT THE P!NK PALACE • MARCH - APRIL
MARCH
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CTI National Parks Adventure 3D opens
CTI The Wizard of Oz in 2D 4pm
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CTI The Wizard of Oz in 2D 4pm
12-13
CTI The Wizard of Oz in 2D 4pm
19-27
CTI The Wizard of Oz in 2D 4pm
APRIL
02-03
CTI Toy Story in 2D 4pm
09-10
CTI Toy Story 2 in 2D 4pm
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LNC Volunteer Plant Sale 9am - 5pm
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CTI Toy Story 3 in 2D 4pm
LNC Volunteer Plant Sale 9am - 1:30pm
LNC Half Price Plant Sale 1:30 - 4pm
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23-24
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CTI Toy Story 3 in 2D 4pm
CTI Toy Story in 2D 4pm
CCSC Coon Creek Members' Day 10am - 4pm
CTI Toy Story 2 in 2D 4pm
P!NK PALACE
MUSEUM
Operated by the City of Memphis, Division of Parks and Neighborhoods and Memphis Museums, Inc.
A Memphis Museums, Inc. Publication