July / August 2015

July / August 2015
M E M P H I SZO O.O R G
EXZOOBERANCE™ is a bimonthly Memphis
Zoological Society publication providing
information for friends of the Memphis Zoo.
Send comments to MZS, 2000 Prentiss Place,
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Vol. XXV, No. 4
JULY / AUGUST 2015
Our Mission
Connecting people with wildlife
Memphis Zoo, Ya Ya and Le Le
are trademarks of the Memphis Zoo.
Memphis Zoological Society
Board of Directors as of February 2015
Officers
JOSEPH C. DEWANE, M.D., Chair
DOROTHY KIRSCH, Secretary
RUSSELL T. WIGGINTON, JR., Treasurer
LARRY ROESEL, Vice Chair
GENE HOLCOMB, Past Chair
DIANE SMITH, Past Chair
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Education
Directors
W. LYNN CARSON
THOMAS C. FARNSWORTH III
DAVID HOPKINS
HENRY A. HUTTON
SCOTT MCCORMICK
JOYCE A. MOLLERUP
BRANDON GARROTT MORRISON
CAROL W. PRENTISS
KARL SCHLEDWITZ
JENNA SHAW
JERRY A. SHORE
KELLY TRUITT
MARIO L. WALKER
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Creature Feature
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Honorary Lifetime Directors
DONNA K. FISHER
ROGER T. KNOX, President Emeritus
SCOTT P. LEDBETTER
SENATOR JAMES R. SASSER
REBECCA WEBB WILSON
Ex Officio
DR. CHUCK BRADY, Zoo President & CEO
BILL MORRISON, City Council Representative
Credits
LAURA DOTY
Editor / Writer
ANGIE WHITFIELD
Writer
COMBUSTION
Art Director
LAURA HORN
Creative Advisor
JENNIFER COLEMAN
Copy Editor
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October 17 – February • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Grounds close one hour after last admission
• Zoo Closed: Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
Membership
Goes Green!
Don’t forget, membership cards are
now printed at the Zoo when you
arrive. These will no longer be mailed.
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of Zoos and Aquariums and a member of the
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
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Contributions
2015
SUMMER
ZOO CAMP
Send your wild child to the wildest
camp around: ZOO CAMP. Campers will
explore the fascinating world of animals
while participating in fun games, crafts,
tours, keeper chats, live animal visits
and more. Parents must provide a nonrefrigerated, non-microwavable lunch.
(Weeks inside a GRAY BOX are sold out.)
NOW–AUGUST 7
MONDAY–FRIDAY / 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
COST PER WEEK: $170/MEMBERS; $199/NONMEMBERS
PK-JK COST PER WEEK:
$85/MEMBERS; $99/NONMEMBERS
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: THE MONDAY
BEFORE REGISTERED CAMP WEEK.
PK–JK
(This camp is ONLY half day: 9 a.m.
to 12 p.m. Aftercare will NOT be available for
these campers. To attend, child must be 3 years
old and potty-trained by May 1.)
Animal ABCs
From aardvarks to zebras, campers will go
wild learning their ABCs with the animals
at the Memphis Zoo.
WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 27
JK–K (To attend, child must be 4 years old and
potty-trained by May 1.)
Zoo Chefs
Become a master zoo chef and cater to
the wildest eaters around. Campers will enjoy
learning about animal eating habits as well
as the secret recipes of the zookeepers.
WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 13, AUG. 3
Animals on the Move
Get up and get moving with the animals at
the Memphis Zoo. Campers will actively explore
the movements of different animals.
WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 6, JULY 20
ZOOperheroes!
Leader of the Pack
Uncover animal superpowers and learn how
some animal ZOOperheroes use these powers
to help save their species.
WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 6, JULY 20, AUG. 3
Prides, packs, parliaments and parades all
have a leader to follow. Examine the social
structures of these groups and learn what it
takes to be the top banana in the animal world.
Storybook Safari
Storybook animals leap off the pages at the
Memphis Zoo. Discover habitats, features
and more of your favorite storybook characters.
WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 13, JULY 27
1st–2nd Grade
Nocturnal Adventures
What do bats, owls, and opossums have
in common? When we go to bed, they’re just
waking up! Find out how they survive their
nocturnal adventures and explore the
adaptations of the animals of the night.
WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 6, JULY 20, AUG. 3
What a Watery Life
Dive into the watery homes of aquatic animals
to explore their amazing habitat. From stingrays
to sharks, sea lions to penguins, fish to turtles,
your child will learn what animals need to live
in their watery home.
WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 13, JULY 27
Frozen Safari
Explore the unique animals that brave the
frozen fractals of the tundra. Campers will
uncover the adaptations of these cool animals
and how the cold never bothers them anyway.
WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 13, JULY 27
3rd–5th Grade
Engineered for Flight
Break down the inner mechanics of animals
that can defy gravity. Your child will enjoy
discovering more about flighted (as well as
flightless) animals. This camp will feature
the new Steve Martin Bird Show.
WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 6, JULY 20, AUG. 3
WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 13, JULY 27
6th–8th Grade
Memphis Zoo U ’15
At Zoo University, experience the Zoo like never
before. Participate in behind-the-scenes tours,
create animal enrichment, perform hands-on
experiments, meet live animal ambassadors,
and see how animals inspire scientists to new
heights in technology and research.
WEEKS OFFERED: JULY 6, JULY 20, AUG. 3
Beforecare 7:45 A.M. TO 9 A.M.
If you need early drop-off for your camper(s),
beforecare is available for all ages. BEFORECARE
COST: $25/MEMBERS; $28/NONMEMBERS
Aftercare 3 P.M. to 6 P.M.: If 3 p.m.
is too early for your schedule, we offer aftercare.
Aftercare consists of educational videos, exciting activities
and fun games for your child to unwind after a full day
of camp. AFTERCARE COST: $85/MEMBERS
$99/NONMEMBERS
FALL HOMESCHOOL
ACADEMY
This weeklong educational program will provide
exciting and interactive ways for students
to learn about science. Each class includes
animal visits, tours of exhibits, chats with
keepers, special projects, and more. Students
bring a non-refrigerated, non-microwavable
lunch. Registration begins August 3.
SEPTEMBER 21–25
MONDAY–FRIDAY / 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M.
K–8TH GRADE COST PER WEEK:
$120/MEMBERS; $135/NONMEMBERS
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 17 K–2nd Grade Energetic Eaters
3rd–5th Grade Science of Saving Animals
6th–8th Grade Biomes
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NILE CROCO
Editor’s note: Over the past few months, we’ve featured a different
animal in our new Zambezi River Hippo Camp, opening Spring 2016.
To learn more about Zambezi, visit memphiszoo.org/Zambezi
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M E M P H I SZO O.O R G
CODILE
W
hen Zambezi River Hippo
Camp opens in 2016, the Nile
crocodile will be introduced
to the Memphis Zoo family for the first
time. The Nile crocodile is the largest
crocodile species in Africa and the
second largest in the world.
There are 23 species of crocodile-like
an alligator has its mouth shut, almost all
animals. There are eight alligator species,
of its teeth are hidden, because the large
one gharial species and 14 crocodile species.
upper jaw covers them. Crocodiles, however,
have a “toothy grin,” meaning the fourth
Alligators, which include caimans, are
tooth on each side is visible when the
distinct from crocodiles; both the snout
mouth is shut. The gharial is distinct from
shape and the “toothy grin” are different.
both alligators and crocodiles. The biggest
Crocodiles have V-shaped snouts, while
difference between crocodiles and gharials
alligators have U-shaped snouts. When
is the long, thin snout of the latter.
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hatched — sometimes staying with their
The Nile crocodile is the
largest crocodile species
in Africa and the second
largest in the world.
young for six weeks.
When Nile crocodiles are young, they eat
small insects. As they grow, their appetite
increases — along with the size of their
prey. While fish are everyday staples to
their diets, adult Nile crocodiles have
been known to take down extremely
large animals, including warthogs, cape
buffaloes, hippos and giraffes. They are
even known as man-eaters in some parts
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of their territory.
These reptiles are known for their extreme
They dig holes along sandy riverbanks,
size. On average, Nile crocodiles range
and the female deposits 20-80 eggs at
from 10-14 feet, and weigh around 500
a time. The incubation period is about
No need to worry about that when you
pounds. They have been known, however,
90 days, and the mother never strays far
come to the Memphis Zoo, though. The
to get up to 20 feet and reach weights
from her nest. Unlike other reptiles, however,
all-new Zambezi River Hippo Camp will
of around 1,600 pounds.
Nile crocodile parents are extremely hands-
feature an underwater viewing area for the
(or mouth) on. Mother Nile crocodiles gently
crocodiles. To learn more about Zambezi,
It’s hard to believe that such massive
pick up and roll eggs into their mouths,
including other animals that will be on
creatures start so small. Nile crocs,
helping their young break free from the eggs.
exhibit and how you can get involved,
like many other reptiles, lay eggs.
They also stick around after the babies have
visit memphiszoo.org/Zambezi.
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Bowling
for Rhinos
Join Memphis American Association of
Zookeepers for the annual Bowling
for Rhinos fundraiser! For $20, enjoy two
hours of bowling and free shoe rental at
Billy Hardwick’s All Star Lanes in Memphis.
Taking a break between games?
Check out our silent auction which will
include items such as animal prints and
paintings done by animals at the Memphis
Zoo and much more. All of the funds raised from this national
fundraiser go directly to saving rhinos in the wild. It could not
be easier or more fun to help save endangered animals!
Visit memphiszoo.org to purchase your tickets.
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ZOO CAMP
July 11 Bowling for Rhinos 6 – 9 P.M.
July 12 Members Night 6 – 9 P.M.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMPHIS ZOO MEMBERSHIP
One of the exclusive perks of your Memphis Zoo membership
is the Members Nights. Join us Sunday, July 12 for the second
Members Night of the year. This fun-filled evening includes
entertainment in the Courtyard, a sea lion show at 7 p.m.,
the Budgie House until 7 p.m. and free rides. Stingray Bay will
also be open for $2 a person, the Giraffe Feeding Adventure will
be open at 6 p.m. for $5 a bundle, and camel rides, available
for $5 a person, are open until dusk.
September 4 Macy’s Zoo Brew 7 – 10 P.M.
VIP LOUNGE 6 – 8 P.M. • AGES 21+
$40/MEMBERS; $45/NONMEMBERS
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VIP: $60/MEMBERS; $70/NONMEMBERS
Tap into your wild side at Macy’s Zoo Brew.
Join the Memphis Zoo for Memphis’ largest beer
tasting event, featuring Party Planet and Dingo
Entertainment! This year’s VIP Lounge features
special VIP-only tastings, including beer, wine and a moonshine
cocktail bar, appetizers by Fascinating Catering and Moe’s
Southwest Grill, and entertainment by Kathryn Stallins Band.
Visit memphiszoo.org to purchase tickets, or call 901.333.6572.
September 12 Zoo Rendezvous
AGES 21 AND UP • TICKETS ARE $200 • SPONSORSHIPS START AT $750
Mark your calendars for this year’s hottest ticket in town: Viva
la Zoo! The Zoo’s largest fundraiser of the year, Zoo Rendezvous
will have fare from more than 80 restaurants and bars, as well
as entertainment on four stages. Call 901.333.6757 to purchase
your tickets today.
September 26–27 Harvest Fest 9 A.M. – 4 P.M.
This fall event celebrates the simple life as we welcome
the harvest season. Bring the entire family to learn from local
craftsmen, hear folk music and even churn your own butter
at the Once Upon A Farm exhibit. Join us Saturday and Sunday,
September 26 and 27, for a down-home good time! Included with
General Zoo Admission.
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M E M P H I SZO O.O R G
CLOTHESPIN
CROCODILES
batch
Make ahespin
of clot iles to
crocod rtwork
hang a laundry!
or your
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You’ll need:
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Clothespins
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Paint
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Markers
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Paintbrush
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Step 1
Paint each clothespin inside
and out with your paint.
Let wet side dry before turning
over to paint the other side.
Step 2
Once dry, use green marker
to draw scales on the top length
of the clothespin and nostrils
at the “pinning” end.
Can you unscramble these words?
I AC R A F
O D E C LO C I R
LREIETP
VRERI
C AS L S E
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Step 3
With a black marker, draw eyes
on the crocodile between the
nostrils and the spring. The eyes
can all be different; some open,
some shut, some looking to the
side, some looking straight ahead.
If you have a white marker you
can even give your crocodiles
a row of white teeth along each
side of the snout. Once dry, these
crocs can keep their eyes on all
sorts of things around your house!
Why did the
crocodile go
on a diet?
HE WEIGHED TOO
MUCH FOR HIS SCALES.
Where do crocodiles
keep their money?
IN A RIVER BANK.
DID YOU KNOW Crocodiles can go through 8,000 teeth in their lifetime?
SCRAMBLE ANSWERS: 1. AFRICA 2. CROCODILE 3. REPTILE 4. RIVER 5. SCALES
CONTRIBUTIONS
The following friends are gratefully acknowledged
for their thoughtful gifts made June 1, 2014
through May 31, 2015.
NEW CAPITAL GIFTS
($250 and above)
Anonymous
Marty Alberg
Kristen Archbold
Will Armstrong
Mr. and Mrs. T. Darren Arnoult
Mr. and Mrs. David Arrington
Lauren Baird
Lindsey Morgan Baker
Donna and Michael Baldridge
Joe and Debra Banker
Jim and Pam Barrasso
Carol and Steve Baucum
Allison Beck
Scott Bendure
Bettye and Neal Berlin
Rick and Kandy Bernskoetter
Gail and Eric Berntson
Ralph and Sarah Beth
Lacey Bishop
Michael Bishop
Erika Michelle Boswell
Barry and Donna Bouchillon
Thomas Boulden
Gina and Chad Boyd
Lyn Boyer
Russ and Kirsten Brasfield
Kimberly Britt
Drs. Joe and Jane Brown
Joyce E. Broyles and
Larry L. Bomar
Heather Bruce
Steve and Gail Buckman
Alice and Phil Burnett
Don and Mary Jo Carson
Dr. and Mrs. Edward Cattau
David and Deborah Chandler
Jeremy and Peyton Chapman
Todd and Keri Chappell
Shuritheran Chinniah
Alistair Clark
Joe and Kay Clark
Brooke Conrad
Carla Cook
Gina and Joel Cook
Vicki and Hugh Cooper
Dr. George A. Coors Irrevocable
Charitable Remainter Trust
Larry and Kathy Crain
Carol Cratin
Diane Cressman
William T. Crowder, Jr.
Brenda Currie
Phillip L. Dagastino, Jr.
Dale and Susan Dawson
Steven Day
Tom and Sandra DeHart
Becky Derych
Daniel DeVito
Jake and Anna Dickerson
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M E M P H I SZO O.O R G
Muffin Dixon
Laura Doty
Billy and Tommie Dunavant
Kathy Dunn
Barbara and Ian Edward
Les Edwards and
Emily Trenholm
Corey and Michelle Epps
Rye Estepp
First Tennessee Foundation
Blakely Fletcher
Karen and Joe Ford
Fred’s Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Freiden
Ishmael P. Ganame
John Gardner
Claire Gerling
Dr. Carolyn Perkins Gibson
Jane and Earl Gillespie
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Gilliland
Drs. Amanda and
Jennifer Gillion
Garry Glass and
Alicia Keebaugh
Halle Hirsh Goodman
Bethany Goolsby and
Scott Blankenship
Carl Gordy
Thomas and Diane Gorney
Rachel Graves
Drs. Stephen and
Melissa Greene
Wanda Griffin
Cytha Guynes
Jessica Hall
Dr. Christal Hames
Eddie Hankins
Melanie Hansen
Carol and Jerry Harber
Hardin Charitable Trust
Sally Harper
Lawrence and Ellen Hayes
Sharon Hayes
Darby Heitman
Janet and Scott Henderson
Kathy and Mark Hillis
Nancy and Hampton Holcomb
Laura Holcomb and
Eric Johnson
Sherry Holmes
Carolyn McClain Horton
Huey’s Restaurants
Larry and Janeal Humber
Charolette Jackson
Kathleen Nicole Jalandoni
Brian James
Fred and Sherry Jennings
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie L. Johnson
Tony and Ruth Ann Johnson
Leslie B. Jones
Robert and Susan Jones
Kristiana Jorgenson
Jodie Jowers
Gail Karr
Jennifer Kelley
Doug and Nancy Kelso
Andrea and Robert Kerlan
Ken and Lois Ketcham
Susan Kitsinger
Felicia Knightly, DVM
Jim and Liz Knitis
Roger and Ann Knox
Paul and Jenny Koltnow
William and Carol Kutteh
Barbara and George Lapides
Scott Laster
John Lawrence
Jo Learned
Barney and Jan Lee
Kelley Lee
Renee Lentile
Suzana Lightman
Robert Loeb
Kenny and Teri Logan
Casey Long
Dr. Josephine Low
Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Lowe, Jr.
Magdovitz Family Foundation
Gary and Denise Maidment
Jessica Mann
Julia and Van Manning
David and Tara Martin
Jane Martin
Jean-Claude Martin
Julie and Rawleigh Martin
Jeanette and Stevens J.
Martin, Jr.
Richard V. Mashburn
Ruby Mason
Patricia M. Massey
Margaret A. Mattson
Michael and Jesslyn Maxwell
John and Margie McClung
Mary Helen and Ron McCoy
Scott and Robbie McDermott
Lauren McHugh
Mr. and Mrs. Jim McKay
Michael McLaughlin
The Honorable and Mrs. Steve
McManus
Leanne and Jed McQuown
Farshid and Bridget
Mehrdadfar
Bernd Meibohm
Mark and Becky Melton
Lattie Michael
Mona and Bob Miller
Shane and Michele Miller
Brandon W. Mitchell
Tudor and Susanna
Moldoveanu
David Montanez
Al and Kayla Montesi
Pat Moody
Rook and Marie Moore
Katie Moore
Sheryl Moroschak
Phil Moses
Joan E. Munsee
Harry and Vivian Murchison
Lisa Myers, MD
Alan and Mary Lou Myers
Alex Napier
Bettie Neal
Mike and Elise Nelson
Laurel Niday
Joyce Noda
Jerica Nolte
Tracy O’Connor
Orgill Inc.
Brandon Osbahr
Max B. Ostner, Jr.
Bethany Ruth Overman
Robyn Pallera
Michael Parham
Chris and Annette Parish
Anir Patel
Dr. and Mrs. David Peeler
Deedee and Ron Perel
Rebecca Perry
Charisse Peters
Jean Phebus
John and Donna Pineau
Jarred Pittman
Jennifer Poleski
Dr. and Mrs. Morris Ray
Elinor F. Reed
Anton Reiner and
Marcia Honig
Marilyn and Richard
Reinhardt
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Reves
John Richardson
Ashley Boggs Robilio
Emily and Bryan Robinson
Amber D. Roland
Sherry L. Rollins and
Jeremy J. Rollins
Ray and Laura Rosas
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rosen
Mary Ruben
Seth Rudy
Drs. Scott and Heather Sadler
Jacob Sandlin
Schadt Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudi E. Scheidt
Eric Schmitt
Donita Schultz
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Scott
Tim and Tammy Sears
Janna Shepherd and Joe Lay
Jerry and Judy Shore
Melanie Shrank
Justin and Victoria Silva
Loni Sisco
Dot and Briggs Smith
Nathan Smothers
Paul and Lori Stallings
T. Leigh and Chloe Starns
Louise Stevenson
Scott and Evelyn Stiles
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stolnicki
Kimberly Strohkirch
Pierce Sullivan
Kim Talley
Senator Reginald Tate
Mr. and Mrs. James
Brinkley Taylor, Jr.
Dr. Shelly and Mr.
Michael Thannum
Kathi Renee Thomas
Felicia P. Thompson
Matt Thompson
Alex and Tara Todd
John and Kierstein Toth
Pat and Pam Turman
Marilyn Y. Turpin
Carol and David Van Hoozer
Rebecca VanVoorhis
Antheunis and
Daranee Versluis
Craig Vinall
Steven Voyles
Chris and Brandy Walker
Ann and Jim Warner
Joseph and Kimberly Weekly
Richard Wertz
Lynda Lipscomb Wexler
Jim and Annette Wheless
Tyler White
John Whybrew
LeighAnn Wicinski
Dawn Wilburn-Goo
Ginny and Phillip Wilcox
Jessie and Chris Wiley
Amanda Williams
John and Amanda Williams
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony
J. Williams
Bev and Scott Williams
Phillip and Cookie Willis
Jeremy Wilson
Gretchen and
Houston Winbigler
Amanda Winter
John and Jaime Winton
Jared Woodard
Bryna Woodman
ANNUAL FUND GIFTS
($250 and above)
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Austin
Mr. and Mrs. Roy T. Barber
Brian Bendersky and
Anne Wulff
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Browne
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dawson
Martin Donnelly
Tara and Jeff Engelberg
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
C. Farnsworth III
Scott Forman
Mr. and Mrs. David Garson
Frank and Susan Inman
International Paper
Inventory Locator Service, LLC
Kemmons Wilson Family
Foundation
The Knapp Foundation, Inc.
Gregg and Lynn Landau
Scott McCormick
Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. McEniry
Randolph McKamey
Sylvia G. Marks
Art and Trina Matthews
The Page & Otto Marx, Jr.
Foundation
James H. Prentiss, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Reed, Jr.
Anne Roane
Michelle Rogers
Nancy W. Smith
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Smythe III
Sternberg Foundation
Sharon Taylor
Kelly amd Sharon Truitt
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Uiberall
Dr. Benton M. Wheeler
HONORARIUMS
Gift Received in Honor of
Lillian and Calvin Bass
Rob Palmer
Gift Received in Honor of
Chuck Brady
Roger and Ann Knox
Gifts Received Honoring the
60th Wedding Anniversary of
Jim and Janet Branson
Kay and Carl Edney
Eileen Edney
Maxine and Bob Greenberg
Millie Katzen
Deedee and Ron Perel
Gift Received in Honor of
Caroline Bridge
Jack Thatcher
Gift Received in Honor of
Amelia Brown and Huxley Brown
Dr. George A. Coors
Irrevocable Charitable
Remainder Trust
Gift Received Honoring the
30th Wedding Anniversary of
Tim and Cathy Dalfiume
Jerry and Judy Shore
Gift Received in Honor of
Becky Brown Derych
Drs. Joe and Jane Brown
Gifts Received in Honor of
Jaxon DeWane
Brenda Brown
Lori Denton
Traci Hale
Christy Hart
Gifts Received in Honor of
Joseph C. DeWane, M.D.
Brenda and Robert Brown
Donna Miles
Gift Received in Honor of
Marian and Bill Himmelreich
Katherine Pina
Gifts Received in Honor of
Gene and Nancy Holcomb
Dr. and Mrs. T. Kyle Creson
Dr. Laura Holcomb
Larry and Janeal Humber
Max B. Ostner, Jr.
Gifts Received in Honor of
Friends and Clients with
Iberiabank Mortgage
Marci Russell
Gifts Received Honoring the
Birthday of Jimmy Jalenak
Judith Royal
Diane Sachs and
Bob Vidulich
Gifts Received Honoring the
50th Wedding Anniversary of
Natalie and Jimmy Jalenak
Harry and Jeanne Danziger
Kitty Goldman
Gift Received Honoring
Jimmy Jalenak and Family
Roger and Ann Knox
Gift Received in Honor of
Courtney Janney
Leslie Wilkes and
Marzanne Claiborne
Gift Received in Honor of
Rebecca and Jacob Phelps
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rosen
Gift Received in Honor of
Jane Rojas
Sarah Pietrangelo
Gift Received in Honor of
Emily Smith
Craig and Martha Schultz
Gift Received in Honor of
Jack Thatcher
Robert Hazlett
Gift Received in Honor of
Gretchen and Houston Winbigler
Dr. Judith Soberman
Gift Received in Honor of
Betsy Young
Kimberly Moore
MEMORIALS
Gift Received in Memory of
Frances Renn Henson
Deedee and Ron Perel
Gifts Received in Memory of
Frances Maury
Robert and Virginia Bartlett
Debbie Burford
Michelle English
Nora Fernandez
Mr. and Mrs. Warick Garner
Van Harris
Mr. and Mrs. John Hidinger
Gail Karr
Jane Koch
Dr. Aaron Lesher
The Levy Family
Jessica Mann
Shirley Mann
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Myers
Mariane Olson
Paragon National Bank
Deedee and Ron Perel
Sherrie Sims
Alice Stevenson
Verna Stevenson
Mr. and Mrs. Rush Stuart
Judy and Lou Werner
Scott and Celia Whisnant
June Wilcox
Houston and Gretchen
Winbigler
Gift Received in Memory of
Charlotte Mooney Milnor
Edwina Thomas
Gift Received in Memory of
Charles Moody
Kierstein and John Toth
Gift Received in Memory of
James H. Prentiss
Carol Wandling
Gift Received in Memory of
Les Ballou
Paige Wright
Gift Received in Memory of
Mary Pruett
Tim and Cathy Dalfiume
Gift Received in Memory of
John Alvin Buckler
Gail Karr
Gifts Received in Memory of
Phillip Russell
Mark Layton
Marci Russell and
Gary Mosley
Gift Received in Memory of
Max Burdette
Anonymous
Gifts Received in Memory of
Nancy Mitchell Dold
Anonymous
Greg Luttrell
Gary Noffke, Nancy Lloyd
and Sydney Noffke
Gift Received in Memory of
Jim Frazier
Tim and Cathy Dalfiume
Gift Received in Memory of
Chris Schadrack
The Schadrack Family
Gift Received in Memory of
David Williams
Amanda Williams
Gifts Received in Memory of
Mel Woodman
Debbie Burford
Joel and Gina Cook
E X ZO O B E R A N C E
11
Wacky Wednesdays
Saturday, July 18
JULY
10 AM – 2 PM (FREE)
Play, create, and connect with art and each other. In celebration
of the exhibition The Art of Video Games, the Brooks’ welcomes
kids, families, and everyone in the community to join us for
a day of fun—including art-making, music, film, dance, and
games. The Video Game Block Party will include dance demos,
art-making, a screening of the 1982 sci-fi classic Tron, the results
of The Art of Minecraft Design & Build Contest, an Amurica
photo booth, food trucks, and more.
PRESENTED BY
Come in and cool off every Wednesday
this summer with films kids love and
art projects that promise to keep them
engaged. The fun lasts from 10 until noon.
Admission is free but all children must
be accompanied by an adult.
Sponsored by
The Art of Video Games is organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum with support from the
Entertainment Software Association Foundation; Sheila
Duignan and Mike Wilkins; Shelby and Frederick Gans;
Mark Lamia; Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk; Rose Family
Foundation; Betty and Lloyd Schermer; and Neil Young. The C.F. Foundation in Atlanta supports the museum’s
traveling exhibition program, Treasures to Go.
Visit BrooksMuseum.org for times, dates and
details on everything happening this summer
at the Brooks in Overton Park!
®
Requested in-home dates April 21-May 1
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