PLAY-BY-PLAY PLAY-BY-PLAY - Mississippi Children`s Museum

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529 COLLEGE SAVINGS DAY
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
KNOW TO GROW
11:00 AM
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FARM BUREAU SPOTLIGHT
3:30 PM
FUELED FOR ADVENTURE
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
OUTSIDE THE LINES
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
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THOMAS DAY: TRANSPORTATION
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
KNOW TO GROW
11:00 AM
Fueled for Adventure is sponsored by St. Dominic Health Services • Farm Bureau Spotlight is sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance
Visiting Artist is sponsored by Mississippi Arts Commission • Question It? Discover It! is sponsored by Children’s of Mississippi at University of Mississippi Medical Center
Know to Grow is sponsored by the Feild Co-Operative • ABC Come Play with Me is sponsored by Plum Creek • Tinker with Thomas is sponsored by Neel Schaffer
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3:30 PM
10:00 AM
ABC COME PLAY WITH ME
TINKER WITH THOMAS
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
OUTSIDE THE LINES
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
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3:30 PM
FARM BUREAU SPOTLIGHT
3:30 PM
FUELED FOR ADVENTURE
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
OUTSIDE THE LINES
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
OUTREACH:
MS BOOK FESTIVAL
KNOW TO GROW
11:00 AM
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OUTREACH: BRIGHT LIGHTS,
BELHAVEN NIGHTS
KNOW TO GROW
11:00 AM
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3:30 PM
FARM BUREAU SPOTLIGHT
3:30 PM
FUELED FOR ADVENTURE
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
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10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
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10:00 AM
ABC COME PLAY WITH ME
3:30 PM
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
TINKER WITH THOMAS
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
QUESTION IT? DISCOVER IT!
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
KNOW TO GROW
11:00 AM
SATURDAY
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SHAKE OUT THE SILLIES
10:00 AM
ABC COME PLAY WITH ME
3:30 PM
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
TINKER WITH THOMAS
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
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3:30 PM
FARM BUREAU SPOTLIGHT
3:30 PM
FUELED FOR ADVENTURE
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
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10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
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10:00 AM
ABC COME PLAY WITH ME
3:30 PM
TINKER WITH THOMAS
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
OUTSIDE THE LINES
OUTSIDE THE LINES
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
3:30 PM
FARM BUREAU SPOTLIGHT
3:30 PM
FUELED FOR ADVENTURE
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
OUTSIDE THE LINES
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
OUTSIDE THE LINES
FRIDAY
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10:00 AM
ABC COME PLAY WITH ME
3:30 PM
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
TINKER WITH THOMAS
10:00-1:00 & 2:00-4:30
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WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
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TUESDAY
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AUGUST 2016 PROGRAMS & EVENTS
THE MCM
PLAY- BY-PLAY
AUGUST 2016
The Neon Nights committee sat for hours, evening after evening,
planning for one, very special night that would glow brighter than
the others. This one night would have the potential to not only
showcase a world-class children’s museum, but to raise support
for MCM’s educational initiatives, bring local restaurants together for friendly competition, and provide mini-reunions for old
friends and classmates alike.
“Neon Nights was so much fun!” said Lisa McMurtray, an attendee of the event. “The band (and their costumes) was great,
the food was delicious, and the museum was, as always, ready
for a party. I especially enjoyed the local drinks from The Manship, Fondren Public, and Iron Horse Grill.”
The scent of fresh quesadillas and gourmet, gooey burgers pervaded the museum from the museum’s perimeter and low lights
set the scene aglow. Friends danced to 90’s Country tunes from
Mustache the Band in the atrium with neon accents and newly
acquired items won from the raffle.
“What is so great about Neon Nights is the way it brings the
community together—from Jackson food trucks and restaurants
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SUMMER
SUCCESS
Fundraiser
Camps &
Outreach
Fundraiser for the
Mississippi children’s museum
Purchase Tickets at Mschildrensmuseum.org
Saturday, July 23, 2016
to local music and spaces, the Mississippi Children’s Museum
always brings people together to have a good time,” said McMurtray.
Despite the weather, groups were able to play, socialize, and
dance until nearly the midnight hour. After all is said and done,
a magnificent feat was accomplished. Neon Nights still lit up the
night rain or shine.
TOTAL FUNDRAISED: $27,566.55
MCM is grateful to this dedicated group of young professionals
for their hard work on this event:
Whitney Allen, Erica Bihm, Blake Carroll, Kelsey Carroll, Hope
Cruse, Justin Egger, Currie Fletcher, Tucker Hood, Blair and Drew
Hull, Meg Huntington, Hannah and Will Ivison, Kayla Jones,
Katie Lee Lloyd, Jessy Lyons, Adriana Mercier, Laurie Morgan,
Andie Partridge, Allie Peyton, Albert Sappington, Matt Sitton,
Mary Wesson Sullivan, Kim Watson, Ross Weems, Kathryn Wise,
and Neon Nights Co-Chairs, Nicole Maxwell and Amye Bell.
AUGUST 2016 CALENDAR
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
QUESTION IT? DISCOVER IT!: Back to School
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Get ready to stay well! The Pediatric Ambulatory department will join us and answer questions about staying healthy throughout the school year. Sponsored by
Children’s of Mississippi, a part of UMMC. Free with
general admission or membership.
SUMMER CAMP
2016
Camper of the Week
Russ (age 8)
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Camp Theme
FIXIN UP FALL
Camp Olympia
Favorite Part of Camp
“I loved going to the park
and the museum the most!”
Summer campers have made their last crafts and
vacationers are near the end of cross-country road trips.
The splash-pad has just a few more weeks to ease the
Mississippi heat before young students get reacquainted
with their air-conditioned classrooms during a whole
new year of school.
Camper of the Week
Adora (age 7)
Camp Theme
Time Travelers
Favorite Part of Camp
“I loved going to the museum
and Splash-pad Friday!”
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
MISSISSIPPI BOOK FESTIVAL
MCM OUTREACH 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Celebrate storytelling with MCM at the 2nd Annual Mississippi Book Festival on Saturday, August
20. MCM will be present with local and nationally renowned authors and artists on the grounds
of the State Capitol to engage children and
families in literacy activities.
Camper of the Week
Braeson (age 5)
Camp Theme
Actor’s Studio
Favorite Part of Camp
“Everything!”
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
THOMAS & FRIENDS™ DAY
TRANSPORTATION 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Trains, planes, and automobiles! Join us for a terrific
day and learn all about transportation and the visiting
exhibit, Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails! Free
with general admission or membership.
Soon Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails will be
packing up and moving out to make a stop at the next
museum on its tour. The busy summer season is slowly
settling down, but MCM is already gearing up for a
new school year and a busy fall ahead with new events,
outreach, and more.
During September 12-14, MCM will have our annual
Fall Fix-Up dedicated to painting, repairing, and
reviving the museum. With an average of 500 guests
per day each summer, nearly 200,000 guests each
year, and 40,000 square feet of exhibit space, that’s
a lot of numbers—and that’s a lot of children planting,
performing, and playing in the museum.
To accomplish this task, MCM needs YOUR help! Since
the museum will be closed during this week, we ask for
volunteer support to make sure the museum is in tip-top
shape for the fall season. All corporate and community
volunteers are needed to lend a helping hand. To signup, contact us via e-mail at: [email protected] or call
601.709.8976.
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