MAY 30 - SEPT. 13
Donald W. Reynolds Discovery Center
SUMMER 2015
HEAR THE ROARS AT Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice™ Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice is the first child-centered exhibit in the country dedicated to expanding the understanding of dinosaur habitat and range roars at DISCOVERY Children’s Museum through Sept. 13, 2015. The exciting traveling exhibit transports families back to the Cretaceous Period (145 – 65 million years ago), the time when dinosaurs last lived on earth, allowing children and adults to explore dinosaur habitats to better understand how these mysterious animals lived. Children will go face-to-face with the prehistoric world and meet dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes. The exhibit, created for children ages 3 or older, will feature two distinct environments and a variety of activities. A Field Research Station allows children to step into the role of paleontologist by uncovering fossils with brushes and creating drawings of the dinosaur environment using fossil rubbings and tracings. The steamy “Land of Fire” connects visitors with the prehistoric home of the Triceratops and T-Rex. Children can circle the land in insect costumes and buzz through a volcano with oozing lava or work through a swampy bog and identify an ecosystem of animals or plants. No coats are needed for a trip across the “Land of Ice” where visitors meet two dinosaurs, a Troodon and Edmontosaurus, who made their homes in the cold climate of Alaska. Activities include: climbing rocky steps, breezing down an icy slide and hoping across stepping stones in an icy river. Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice utilizes new research about climates in which dinosaurs were able to survive and thrive. The discovery of numerous species of dinosaurs in the Arctic is causing scientists to reconsider old theories about dinosaurs only living in tropical climates. It is now known that many dinosaurs, including Edmontosaurus and Troodon, lived in cold weather climates for at least part of the year.
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ICE CREAM SOCIAL for DISCOVERY Children’s Museum Members! Save the date for a sweet event!
Friday, July 24, 2015 from 6pm – 9pm. Museum members should watch their email for more information and instructions on how to RSVP for this very popular and sweet event! RSVP confirmation will be required for attendance.
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INAUGURAL ROYAL TEA, A ROYAL SUCCESS!
The beautiful Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas played gracious host by presenting our inaugural DISCOVERY Royal Tea benefiting the Museum on Sunday, May 3, 2015. We are both excited and thrilled to say that all our guests, girls and boys, moms and dads and grandparents all had a wonderful, fantastic and special time. The Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas and their amazing team truly presented a gorgeous occasion with delicious savory and sweet finger foods and the finest teas from around the world. It’s fun to report that we were also graced with a Royal Court visit from the King and Queen themselves, with Princess, Royal Knight, Court Jester and grand Royal Throne in attendance; lots of photos were taken and fun memories made! Everyone, girls and boys, of all ages, ran from one activity table to the next, stimulating their minds and creativity. At each art table we had a tremendous experience creating and decorating royal sashes, crowns, goblets, swords and shields; and making finger puppets and royal teapot photo frames.
We take this opportunity to thank you, our wonderful and generous friends that came, enjoyed and supported our inaugural DISCOVERY Royal Tea morning together! Thank you also to all our amazing event sponsors and their teams, Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, By Dzign, Best Agency, Encore Event Technologies, Cashman Photo and The Art Institute of Las Vegas. Thank you to each and every one of our extremely generous event partners, too numerous to mention, who donated so much to make our DISCOVERY Royal Tea and Royal Raffle a true success by raising nearly $36,000. Thank you to our talented volunteers that gave their passion, time and friendship.
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And, a special thank you to our incredible and hardworking DISCOVERY Royal Tea Committee and brilliant Chair, Carrie Carter-Cooper. Without you, Cynthia Asher, Madeline Benito-Banaszak, Judy Cebulko, Lexie Cebulko Cormier, Joanna Falb, Jean Fink, Emily Goodman, Kristie Jelinksy, Amada Kouretas, Stacie Truesdell Michaels, Noey Richardson and Shari Wong we could never had realized such a successful fundraiser.
e BOARD OF TRUSTEES e Chairman | Jerry McKenna Vice Chairman | Shari Wong Treasurer | Roy Centrella Secretary | Emily Goodman Past Chairman | Troy Moser
e MEMBERS AT LARGE e Nancy Brune
Carrie Carter-Cooper Judy Cebulko Kami Dempsey Mark Failla Brian Fink Todd Lefkowitz Beverly Mason Stacie Truesdell Michaels Victor Onufrieff Ron Reese Jeffrey Rugg Joyce Schneider Pat Skorkowsky Andrea Smith Courtney Bonnici Wadhams Kate Wright Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck General Counsel
e MUSEUM STAFF e Tifferney White Chief Executive Officer/ President Gary Haleamau Director of Exhibits & Facilities Denyce Tuller Director of Marketing & Public Relations Larry Slane Director of Human Resources Heather Kemper Director of Accounting Copyright © 2015 DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
SHOWS AND PROGRAMS THIS QUARTER!!! Join us for a variety of demonstrations and presentations featuring the following:
e Color My World e Special for Little Learners (5 years old and younger)!
Summer fun for our Little Learners! Color makes our world a bright and beautiful place. Join us as we explore color together through story time and color mixing experiments.
e Bank On It! e Learn the value of earning, spending and saving money.
e Water, Color, Fun! e Learn all about color, color mixing, and brush techniques in this fun experience. Find the colorful artist within!
e Cody is Lost in the Desert e Cody the Coyote is lost in the Desert – come and see if and how he finds his way.
e Take some Spring into Summer – The May Pole Dance e
Participants gather in a circle, each holding a colored ribbon attached to a pole. Join us to explore and experience this 18th Century art ribbon dance form.
e Super Cold Science e At 320 degrees below zero (Fahrenheit) fascinating things begin to happen! Explore the world of “super cold” temperatures in this chilling presentation. e Inventions 101 e Here is your chance to learn about how ideas become
patented inventions that make our lives easier. Take a fun filled journey with us through the Engineering Design Process.
e Don’t Be a Sleepy Head! e Have you ever wondered what is happening in your brain while you are sleeping? Find out the answer to this question and experience simulated effects of sleep deprivation in this engaging experience.
e Go, Slow, Whoa! e Do you want to know which foods to eat in order to be healthy? Learn the differences between them in this fun and interactive game of food.
e Ancient Images e Petroglyph, pictograph, geoglyph or hieroglyph – which is it? Join us as we compare and contrast these ancient forms of communication while exploring how scientist determine their meaning and date them. Also, work together to build your very own geoglyph. See the program schedule on Wayfinding monitors throughout the museum for a list of times. Programs and program schedule are subject to change without notice.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Visit Toddler Town (TT), Young At Art (YAA), It’s Your Choice (IYC), Patents Pending (PP) and Solve It! to participate in engaging and integrated arts activities and experiences. TT features experiences developmentally appropriate for our youngest visitors, those 5 years and younger. All other areas feature experiences designed for a variety of ages, including adults!
JULY – Summer is here, celebrate Independence Day then join us for some fun activities that will help you prepare for summer exploration and travel! e July 4 – 10 e Independence Day
TT – Create a beautiful star-spangled wreath in celebration of Independence Day! YAA – Celebrate the Fourth of July in Young at Art as you create artwork inspired by the Founding Fathers! PP – Explore the Chemistry of Colors! Learn the chemistry behind the colors of fireworks. e 3 e
e August 8 – 14 e Comics and Superheroes and Health and Wellness
SUMMER PROGRAMS
e July 11 – 17 e Preparing for the Road Trip!
TT – Take a colorful road trip and roll vehicles through paint to create unique and colorful designs on paper. Happy travels! YAA – Where will you take your summer vacation? Come learn about different summer destinations and make a map of your future travels! PP – Engineer, design, and build your own rubber band vehicle then complete the road trip challenge course.
e July 18 – 24 e ‘Round the Campfire!
TT – Learn all about campfire safety and create a warm and cozy campfire scene using a variety of art materials. YAA – Use charcoal and other materials to create firethemed art! PP – Join us as we explore the science behind camp fire safety.
e July 25 – 31 e Leave No Trace!
TT – Based on the Leave No Trace Principal for Kids “Leave What You Find,” learn all about nature preservation and create beautiful images from nature using watercolors and stencils. YAA – While camping, it’s important to Leave No Trace. Use items from nature to create artwork that encourages conservation! PP – Learn the basics of the seven principles of Leave No Trace through fun hands on activities.
TT – Learn all about superfoods and use fruit and vegetable patterns to design your own food superhero! YAA – Art Appreciation Month continues as we explore superheroes that encourage a healthy mind and body! IYC – In comic books superheroes are super fit. Join us as we practice some superhero moves to stay fit.
e August 15 – 21 e What Superhero Would You Be?
TT – Create a powerful pair of superhero cuffs to wear on your super adventures! YAA – What if you could be a superhero? Design your own heroes and powers as we create our own superhero comics! PP – Have you ever wondered how your favorite comic books come to life through animation? Learn about some of the techniques used to make your favorite characters come to life and create your own animation.
e August 22 – 28 e More Comics & Superheroes!
TT – Design your own superhero scene using play dough and shape cutters. YAA – Learn about Pop Art of the 1950s and the techniques used by artist Roy Lichtenstein to create comicinspired artwork! PP – Spiderman, Batman, Wolverine, what do all of these superheroes have in common? Animal adaptations! Discover what adaptations these superheroes use to defeat evil and test some of them out yourself!
SEPTEMBER – Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month! AUGUST – Celebrate Art Appreciation Month!
This year, in recognition of Art Appreciation Month, we will be exploring the artistry and science behind comic books and Superheroes! Each week, visitors will encounter new fun-filled activities which will entertain and intrigue kids and adults alike. Discover the science behind gamma radiation, explore the process of printing and drawing comic book characters, create your own Superhero story and much more during our action-packed programs all month long. Stay tuned for more information on our Art Appreciation Superheroes Kick-off Day Saturday, Aug. 1.
e August 1 – 7 e Comics and Superheroes!
TT – Design your very own superhero mask to wear on an exciting adventure! YAA – It’s Art Appreciation Month! Come discover the art of comic books and learn how lines can create life-like movements that jump off the page! PP – The popular fictional comic book character Hulk is able to balloon to his enormous size due to the effects of gamma radiation exposure. Join us as we explore different types of radiation, their effects, and the various methods used to detect radiation.
Hispanic Heritage Month roots go back to 1968 and begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this period and Columbus Day (Día de la Raza) is October 12. The term Hispanic or Latino, refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. People of Spanish, Hispanic and/or Latino origin could identify themselves as Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or "another Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin." During National Hispanic Heritage Month (officially celebrated September 15 to October 15) we recognize the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate the group's heritage and culture. Hispanics have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and service. They have enhanced and shaped our national character with centuries-old traditions that reflect the multiethnic and multicultural customs of their community. e 4 e
Please join us at DISCOVERY Children’s Museum during the month of September as we celebrate this special annual tribute by learning and celebrating the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. You will find that we have chosen to celebrate in a variety of ways – by honoring Authors and Illustrators, Artists and Scientists and Inventors of Hispanic descent.
For Little Learners… Exploring this Celebration through the lens of Hispanic Authors and Illustrators. Toddler Town is paying tribute to Hispanic authors and illustrators who have positively influenced children’s literature.
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Enjoy the story “The Woman Who Outshone the Sun,” by author Alejandro Cruz Martinez and illustrator Fernando Olivera, and design a vibrantly colored sun!
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Explore the beautiful illustrations in the picture book “Frida,” illustrated by Spanish artist Ana Juan. Use your imagination to bring your dreams to life with watercolors.
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Recreate a page from the story “Moon Rope,” a beautiful adaptation of a Peruvian folktale.
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Read the story “The Lizard and the Sun,” by author Alma Flor Ada and illustrator Felipe Davalos, and create your own lively lizard!
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Enjoy the story “Colores de la Vida,” which features the handiwork of Oaxacan sculptors who crafted the vibrantly painted creatures featured in the book. Create your own colorful version of a character in the story!
Exploring National Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Artists of Hispanic descent.
Join us in Young at Art as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Visitors will explore and encounter the works of Joan Miro, Alicia Framis, Juan Gris, Cristina Iglesias and Oscar Dominguez. By discovering these artists’ contribution to the artistic world, visitors will expand their understanding of Surrealism, self-portraits, Cubism, and Muralism.
e August 29 – September 4 e Celebrating Joan Miro
Come discover the work of Joan Miro and replicate some of his amazing artwork!
e September 5 – 11 e Celebrating Alicia Framis
Contemporary artist Alicia Framis creates thought-provoking art. Explore her artwork and create some interesting art of your own as we continue to celebrate!
e September 12 – 18 e Celebrating Juan Gris
Discover Cubism and one of its founders: Juan Gris. Create a Cubist work of art as Hispanic Heritage Month continues!
e September 19 – 25 e Celebrating Cristina Iglesias
Learn how contemporary artist Cristina Iglesias connects the past with the present and let her artwork inspire your latest masterpiece!
e September 26 – October 2 e Celebrating Oscar Dominguez
Explore Surrealist artist Oscar Dominguez and let your imagination run wild as you create art inspired by your dreams!
Exploring National Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Scientists and Inventors of Hispanic descent as well as Hispanic cultural events.
Join us in It’s Your Choice, Patents Pending and Solve It! to discover National Hispanic Heritage month through the exploration of a variety of famous Hispanic scientists and inventors and Hispanic cultural events.
e August 29 – September 4 e Celebrate La Tomatina Festival
La Tomatina Festival is an annual celebration in Spain where lots of people gather and throw tomatoes at one another. Learn all about the beginnings of this fun festival and the surprises of the nutritious tomato.
e September 5 – 11 e Celebrate Ileana Sánchez
Join us in celebration of Puerto Rico by exploring the invention of Techno Braille and Techno Print that was invented by Ileana Sánchez. Investigate parts of the brain that are associated with speech and touch and make your own Techno Braille and Techno Print masterpieces.
e September 12 – 18 e Celebrate Victor Ochoa
Join us as we celebrate Victor Ochoa, a Mexican-American inventor. Learn about his invention of the electric brake and many others!
e September 19 – 25 e Celebrate the science of Columbian Coffee
Join us as we investigate Columbian coffee. What does it take to grow coffee? What are some difficulties that scientist are facing? Answer all these questions and more.
e September 26 – October 2 e Peruvian Challenge - Ancient Structures
Explore pictures, designs and stories of different Peruvian ancient structures. Create a Peruvian inspired pyramid. See the program schedule on monitors throughout the museum for a list of times. Programs and program schedule are subject to change without notice.
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DISCOVERY Children’s Museum’s 2nd Annual Community Art Showcase
HEALTHY, WEATHLY AND WISE 5th Annual Health & Wellness Fair Saturday, August 8, 2015 10am – 3pm
Join us in celebrating Art Appreciation Month during August with our 2nd Annual Community Art Showcase! Artistic expression is a vital component of a community, let your imagination run wild and create something beautiful to share with us. DISCOVERY Children’s Museum staff and visitors are invited to contribute their work of art to be displayed on the third floor outside of Young at Art for everyone to see!
You spoke and we listened! Back by popular demand… DISCOVERY Children’s Museum and Summerlin Hospital are excited to join forces for the 5th year to celebrate health and wellness. Get ready for a special day full of fun and engaging screenings, information, activities and demonstrations on how we can maintain a healthy lifestyle. Some of the day’s festivities will include health science demonstrations, screenings by medical professionals, informational booths, fun physical activities and much, much more. Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 8, you won’t want to miss this fun and informative celebration!
Does your little one have amazing art skills? Now is your chance to show it off! Mom, dad, grandma, and grandpa— we want to see your work, too! Or better yet, explore the process of creation together by making a family art project. Submissions can come from a variety of mediums: photography, painting, drawing, sculpting, or even a combination of all of the above! Artwork may not exceed 8 ½ x 11 inches; both portrait and landscape orientations are acceptable.
More information available closer to August on our Facebook page.
Visitor Services will collect all entries on your next visit to the museum. Submissions will be accepted through July 31, at which point our Arts and Humanities team will assemble the most creative and interesting work to be displayed in the showcase all month long. Remember: there is no right or wrong answers in art!
Climb the Summit! The Summit is a 70-foot tower that encompasses 2,200 square feet vertically, ascending all three floors of the museum. Featuring 40 interactive science exhibits as well as sliding and climbing structures, the Summit is an experience that is both intellectually and physically engaging for visitors. On each of the 12 levels, visitors interact and experiment with exhibits that highlight the
connections between scientific concepts and real-life applications. Each level contains hands-on components that facilitate exploration of different science strands: simple machines, sound, air pressure, earth, flight, electricity and magnets, energy, visual perception, space science and light. From lifting the DCM car with a giant lever to taking in an amazing view at the top of the Summit, visitors will experience science in a very unique way!
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THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SUPPORTERS! THE CLUBHOUSE ($100,000 AND ABOVE)
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Andrew Family Foundation Bank of America CBS Radio Las Vegas Judy & Ed Cebulko Lieuchi & Jeff Fine Las Vegas Sands Corporation NV Energy PWI Construction Inc. Southern Highlands Golf Club Charitable Foundation KID’S CORNER ($10,000-24,999)
Accenture Barrick Gold Corporation Caesars Entertainment Cenegenics Elite Health City of Las Vegas CDBG Fletcher Jones Automotive Group Robin & Danny Greenspun Kemp, Jones & Coulthard, LLP John Klai & Jon Sparer Dr. Joe Lapan Memorial Fund Anne Mazzola & Russell Rosenblum MOSER architecture studio Nevada Arts Council Smith’s Food & Drug Stores SSgA Upromise 529 Walmart & Sam’s Club Shari & Tim Wong BUILDING BLOCK ($5,000-$9,999)
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Power Gen Components Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Slater Hanifan Group William Hill PRESIDENT’S CLUB ($1,000-$2,499)
Abbey Dental Center Susan Ackerman Jessica & Tom Amick Madeleine & Don Andress Bayer Family Foundation BNY Mellon Buggs & Rudy Discount Corporation Clearwater Paper Dr. Girish & Vrushali Daulat Deloitte & Touche USA Tonya & Michael Eckerman Jane & Stuart Engs Fox Rothschild GES Carolyn & Oscar Goodman Mark and Carolyn Guidry Foundation JLF Collections The Josephs Foundation Kaempfer Crowell Renshaw Gronauer & Fiorentino Kaercher Insurance Kinder Morgan Foundation Patricia Katyia Harper Ko The Kouretas Family & The Richardson Family Law Offices of John Marchiano LL Bradford & Company Anastasia Lorraine M. Antoine Louis-Jacques LVCVA Samuel S. Lionel Macy’s John Martin McGladrey, LLP Debra & Jerry McKenna MIDJIT Market, Inc. Stacie Truesdell Michaels Christy & Alan Molasky Ariana Mora Morris Law Group National Technology Associates Nevada State Bank Paragon Gaming Pediped Footware The PENTA Building Group Playstudios, Inc. Tessie & Peter Poggione Maggie & Rob Rubenstein
Enjoy an Icy Cold KONA Ice This Summer! Kona Ice and DISCOVERY Children’s Museum will keep you cool this summer with a tasty shaved ice treat! Kona Ice specializes in giving back to the community and 25% of the gross profits from sales at the museum will go directly to support DISCOVERY Children’s Museum. To date, Kona Ice has raised more than $25 million for schools, sports leagues and non-profits through their franchises’ Giveback Program. With thousands of flavor combinations, eating a Kona Ice will never get old. And, we want you to use your imagination in creating your own flavors using Kona's patented Flavorwave! Prices range from $4 for a 9 ounce Kiddie to $6 for a 16 ounce King Kona. The kiosk is located at the entrance of the museum during museum hours. e 7 e
As of June 18, 2015
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Albertsons Madeline Benito-Banaszak Berger & Son Fine Jewelers BEST Agency Bradford Renaissance Portraits Corp. Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck By Dzign Carlo’s Bakery Las Vegas Cascata Golf Club Cashman Photo Services ENCORE Productions Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea JYD Project Inc. Christian Kolberg Las Vegas Country Club Las Vegas Indoor Sports Las Vegas Philharmonic Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Las Vegas Sands Foundation Lynne Ruffin-Smith Charitable Foundation Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas Michael E. Minden Jewelers Microsoft Vic “Vegas” Moea Montage Resort & Spa National Jewelry Liquidation Center Neiman Marcus Penn and Teller Renew Medical Spa SLS Las Vegas Southern Wine & Spirits SPI Entertainment St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Surf Air The Capital Grille UFC V Theatre Group
COMING SEPTEMBER 2015
360 Promenade Place Las Vegas, NV 89106
Admission Fees Adults: $14.50 for ages 1 to 99 Children under 1 year are free. Membership packages are available!
Contact Us For more information, call (702) 382-KIDS email info@DiscoveryKidsLV.org or visit DiscoveryKidsLV.org. /DiscoveryChildrensMuseum @DiscoveryLV
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Bank of America Supports DISCOVERY Children’s Museum
Our arts education programs are funded, in part, by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Don Giraldo, Bank of America’s Las Vegas Market Manager, awards the first charitable check to DISCOVERY Children’s Museum CEO/President Tifferney White. Bank of America recently donated $15,000 to the Museum as part of their community support of Southern Nevada nonprofits. For 16 hours on May 20, 2015, Bank of America donated grants totaling $200,000 to a variety of nonprofits who focus on employment opportunities and preparing the next generation of workers.