march/april 2013
Executive Jeffrey R. Wills, President Sudhir K. Agrawal, Sr. Vice President/ President Elect
Joy R. Bowen, Treasurer Casey Shannon, General Counsel Jan Connor, Secretary/Friends President Cindy Childress, Friends Vice President Elect Ron Coleman, Vice President/Chair Planetarium Capital Campaign
TRUSTEES Jerry C. Beyl Peggy Bodine James T. Dalton Stephen R. Franklin Jim Harwood Gene Henson Odell Horton, Jr. Lisa Lichterman Leach
John Levesque David Liebetreu Rita Moore Brent Nair Edward M. Rafalski Kevin Thompson Margaret H. West
HONORARY TRUSTEE FOR LIFE
My phone rings. A student is calling on behalf of my college. Defenses go up. She’s calling about a donation, of course. I listen because my college years mean something to me. She reminds me of my young self—self-confident and naïve at the same time. I think: people I will never know gave to help me back then. I tell her I will give, but that I want it to be meaningful. So, I have to talk to my wife. That is the way it works in the Pike household. Yours, too, probably. We do talk and make for us a very meaningful donation. You’ve surely guessed why I am telling you this. I would like you to think about what the Pink Palace means to you. Here are some things I find meaningful about the Pink Palace Family of Museums. They might strike a chord with you, too: ~We’ve been a part of this community for over 80 years. Four generations have Pink Palace memories. ~Last year over 80,000 school kids came here for free. ~We’re the only museum system that tells the whole history of our community. ~We’re the only science museum in our community. ~Museums make a difference. We educate. We are not just nice. We are necessary! You will get a request for a donation from us soon. I hope you will make a meaningful one.
Others gave so we could be here today. Please give generously so we can be here for others tomorrow.
Thanks!
Richard S. Bodine Immediate Past President
Ron Coleman
EX-OFFICIO Janet Hooks Steve Pike The operation of the Pink Palace Family of Museums is a successful public-private partnership. Museum Scope Staff: Editor, Ronda Cloud Designer, Samantha Chron Writers, Samantha Chron, Matthew Farmer Thanks to all the Pink Palace Family of Museums staff and Members whose contributions have helped make this Scope possible. volume twenty-Three, 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
pink palace museum hours:
Table of Contents:
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Board of Trustees
p. 1
CTI IMAX OPEN MON - SUN SHARPE PLANETARIUM OPEN TUES - sat
Director's Dispatch
p. 1
Special Announcements
p. 2
CTI IMAX Theater
p. 3
Exhibits
p. 4
Sharpe Planetarium
p. 5, 6
Education
p. 6
Historic Properties
p. 7
Lichterman Nature Center
p. 7
Lichterman Nature Center hours:
Collections
p. 8
Tuesday - Thursday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Museum Store
p. 9
Bella Caffe
p. 10
Lichterman Nature Center 5992 Quince Rd. • Memphis, TN 38119
Membership
p. 11
Volunteers
p. 11
Facility Rentals
p. 11
bella caffe OPEN during museum hours Pink Palace Museum, IMAX® & Planetarium 3050 Central Avenue • Memphis, TN 38111
For Showtimes & Ticket Information: 901.636.2362
For Program & Ticket Information: 901.767.7322 ext. 100
Friends
p. 11
Development
p. 12
Mallory-Neely House hours:
Supporters
p. 12
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Now Showing
p. 13
Mallory-Neely House 652 Adams Avenue • Memphis, TN 38105
Activities
p. 14
We Want to Hear from You!
p. 14
Calendar/Coming Soon
back cover
For Tour & Ticket Information: 901.523.1484
1
Members' Camp in under the "saurs"! march 8 - 9 / 6:30pm - 10am
The details: $50 per participant* (non-members) $40 per participant* (members) *Includes adults.
Ages 6 & up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Snack and breakfast included. All reservations must be made by March 6.
Forget camping out under the stars... Camp in under the "saurs" at the Pink Palace Museum! Experience the Museum like never before as you spend the night with all your favorite exhibits! This family-friendly, fun-filled night at the Museum is a chance to spend some quality time with your loved ones in a way that they'll never forget. Enjoy an exclusive night-time preview of Bear Tales and Other Grizzly Stories in the Planetarium, walk with mammoths and mastadons in a special IMAX showing of Titans of the Ice Age, discover how science can seem almost magical with a Magic of Science presentation, and participate in a Museum scavenger hunt! Camp-in is open to ages 6 & up, though all children who attend must be accompanied by an adult. In addition to all the exciting activites we have in store, a snack and breakfast are included in your camp-in cost. Additional information will be given upon making reservations. Space is limited and filling up quickly, so make your reservation today!
For reservations, call: 901.636.2362 For more information, call: 901.636.2389
Family science night: Nano images! april 2 / 5:30pm - 7:30pm / free admission! Why think big when you can think small? This April, the Pink Palace is thinking super small - So small it's Nano! Come and experience our Museum exhibits in a whole new way. Participate in hands-on activities that will teach basic Nano concepts and do a scavenger hunt that gives our exhibits a Nano twist! 2
Walk with the giants of the ice age march 2 - November 22, 2013
See what really happened when the world was covered with ice, as you "walk with giants" in our newest IMAX film, Titans of the Ice Age! Be transported to the beautiful and otherworldy frozen landscapes of North America, Europe and Asia 10,000 years before modern civilization as you journey into an ancient world of ice at the dawn of our species, a time when man shared the tundra with majestic woolly beasts. See this mysterious era brought to life with dazzling computer-generated imagery. From saber-toothed cats and cave bears to dire wolves and woolly mammoths, watch as these giants were both feared and hunted by prehistoric humans. Marking a dynamic chapter in the development of the human spirit, the Ice Age was a great test of survival, a "trial by ice" that would compel our ancestors to seek understanding and meaning in nature. The inventions and
3
discoveries that occurred during this time, including art, language, clothing, and the taming of fire, were tools that defined and civilized the human species. See how our spirit of ingenuity and survival instincts provided us with the power and knowledge to alter the very forces that once shaped our existence. Titans of the Ice Age takes a thoughtful look at the relationships between the Earth, her resources and inhabitants, and our role in a changing world and forces us to consider how we can tap into our own human capacity for innovation to solve today's emerging threats and save a planet being warmed by our own hands.
See this if:
You enjoyed the movie Ice Age and were left wondering what life in the Ice Age was really like. (Hint: Animals didn't talk!)
Weavers of the Earth: Native American Baskets January 26 - may 12, 2013 baskets, while wool and porcupine quills were used to weave and reinforce them. All of this translates into a unique “signature� for each tribe and region, and if you know what to look for, you can identify each and every basket by its region or tribe.
About the exhibit: As we continue the new year, we here at the Pink Palace Museum have decided to hit the ground running with Weavers of the Earth: Native American Baskets, now on display in the Bodine Exhibit Hall. From the Agave Desert to the forests of North Carolina, we have a huge assortment of samples and artifacts from several of the largest and most exotic Native American tribes in the country. From storage to cooking to childcarrying, these tribes used baskets for every purpose imaginable, and you can see examples of these works of art here at the Pink Palace Museum.
Basketry was practiced in all parts of North America, and the methods for making baskets varied as much as the components that went into those baskets. For example, such elaborate devices as fish traps, baby carriers, and cooking trays were created by the California Native Americans, who were expert weavers and could enjoy more time to perfect their art. Meanwhile, the Tlingit tribes of the rainy Northwest were masters at waterproofing their baskets. Learn all of this and more as you experience Weavers of the Earth: Native American Baskets.
See this if: You are interested in Native American culture, the native plant materials used to make these baskets, or just the art and beauty of their form. Whether you are interested in the material used to weave these baskets or the techniques, you will come away from this exhibit with a much deeper understanding and profound respect for the craftsmanship and art of these pieces; and that is worth the visit.
This exhibit features a variety of hand-made baskets crafted out of a multitude of different materials from all over the continent, as well as 40 framed gelatin print 19th century photos of American Indians and their baskets by famed photographer of the American West, Edward Curtis. The amazing variety of materials used to craft these baskets, which depended on the region in which the basket was made, is perhaps one of the most fascinating aspects of this exhibit. Plants and vegetation offered the greatest source of materials for the basket-makers, who were not ones to waste anything: every part of the plant, including the roots, seeds, and leaves, was often incorporated into the basket. Yucca and fine grass were used by the Arizona Hopi, while tribes on the Northwest coast used spruce tree roots. The materials used for these baskets were not limited to plant life, either. Clay, for example, was used to fireproof some of the cooking 4
Planetarium Welcomes Back a Founding Father
How a small telescope and a teenage boy led to the current Sharpe Planetarium
Just under 60 years ago in February 1954, a group of city officials and amateur astronomers gathered in the basement of the Pink Palace Mansion (called the Memphis Museum back then) to see the demonstration of a brand new star projection device called a “Planetarium.” The demonstration was set up by a small group of young men who had recently formed the Memphis Astronomical Society (MAS). They invited a representative of Spitz Laboratories to give the demonstration, and their goal was to encourage the Memphis City Council to finance construction and installation of a planetarium at the Pink Palace. Just eight months after the initial demonstration, the brand new Planetarium was unveiled to the public in the Mansion. Their plan was a success. A great deal has changed since then, both at the Pink Palace and in the city at large. In 1976, a new wing was added to the Museum that included a brand new Planetarium, complete with a new dome and equipment. This “second generation” Planetarium is what visitors to the Pink Palace can see today, though the original Planetarium can still be seen on display in the Pink Palace Museum lobby, across from the escalators. More exciting, though, is the fact that one of those young men who first formed the MAS and helped bring a fully-functioning Planetarium to the city of Memphis, Jon Buhler, has now become a volunteer at the Pink Palace. 5
Jon, who recently retired after selling his business, remembers clearly those early days of the Planetarium. “I helped operate the original Planetarium for a year until a curator could be found,” Jon recalled. His love affair with the stars first began when he received a telescope for Christmas in 1951. He and a few other boys met regularly to stare through that telescope at the stars, eventually forming the MAS. Their group soon gained popularity. “There was an article published about the Perseid Meteor Shower,” Jon said. “That’s what initially swelled the ranks of the MAS.” After visiting planetariums around the country, they made it their mission to bring a planetarium to the city of Memphis and, following that fateful demonstration in 1952, they were successful. Jon can now be found on Tuesdays and Thursdays, running shows at the Sharpe Planetarium, just like he did when the original planetarium opened 60 years ago. Although he had to bring himself up-to-date with the newer equipment before he could begin, Jon’s love of astronomy has never faded. We at the Pink Palace Family of Museums would like to thank Jon Buhler for being such an instrumental figure in astronomy here in Memphis.
Bear Tales
and other grizzly stories
march 9 - may 18
Camp out under the springtime stars with Grandpa Ben and his family as they sing songs and tell stories from around the world! Be drawn into the family experience as Ben and his family get away from technology and enjoy each other's company around a campfire under the night sky. Children will love the stories and catchy songs, while adults chuckle (or groan) at the puns. Sit back, learn some sky lore (and a little history about pirates), and leave humming the chorus of the final song!
ask dave! “What’s the best place to stargaze if I live in the Memphis area?” "Unfortunately, I haven’t found any night time accessible dark areas near the city. Try for sites at least 30 miles away from the bright city center. State parks in TN and AR that offer overnight camping would be my first choice. Fort Pillow State Historical Park, Chickasaw State Park, Big Hill Pond State Park, Natchez Trace State Park, even the relatively close-by Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park might give decent views of the night sky. Keep in mind, the sky is darker (and the stars seem brighter) at the time between a waning and a waxing crescent moon, with the New Moon phase in between. As always, check the weather report before you go. Along with the usual camping gear, take along binoculars, telescope, folding chairs, bug spray, drinks and snacks. Of course, you can always come to the planetarium where we have clear skies every day!" – Dave Maness, Sharpe Planetarium Supervisor E-mail your questions to museumscope@gmail.com, and be sure to put “Ask Dave” in the subject line.
Go on a quest at the Pink Palace Museum! A trip to the Pink Palace Museum is a fun way to spend time with your family. But did you know that it can also be a fun way to educate them? When you're at the Museum, you have the opportunity to see educational IMAX® films and Planetarium shows. You can walk through the exhibits and learn about the culture and history of the Mid-South through our various artifacts and specimens. But there's more to learn from these exhibits than the labels can teach you. With our Discovery Quest worksheets, you can send your kids (or yourself) on a quest for knowledge using the Museum's own exhibits as your guide. Learn a rhyme that teaches you how to identify a predator from prey, draw your favorite butterfly, or learn how fossils are made! Discovery Quest worksheets range in difficulty from Kindergarten to 8th grade and are designed to enhance your interaction with the exhibits. Worksheets can be downloaded online, and don't worry, parents... answer sheets are included! Download at www.memphismuseums.org/education.
6
Horses, sculpture and guests:
a look at the mallory-neely carriage house Although you have probably heard all about the historical significance of the Mallory-Neely House, you may not know as much about the large structure that sits behind our famous Victorian Village mansion: The Carriage House. Currently home to our visitor center, the Carriage House was originally used to shelter carriages, horses, and related equipment. The first floor opened up onto Washington Avenue and housed the carriages themselves, while the floor above was primarily used to store feed and equipment. After being hitched to the horses, the carriages were driven down the driveway to collect passengers at the mansion and carry them out onto Adams Avenue at the end of the driveway. What many visitors may not know is that the upper level was renovated to serve as a sculpting studio for Frances Mallory, the daughter of Daisy and Barton Lee Mallory. The building was again renovated in 1989 to stabilize it for use as the visitor center that guests see today.
Architects chose slightly different colored bricks to use in the renovation so that visitors can tell which are new and which are part of the original 1850s construction. So come check out the Mallory-Neely House, and see if you can spot the originals!
time for The annual Plant Sale!
april 12: 9am - 5pm & April 13: 9am - 1pm If you love nature, head over to Lichterman for our annual Plant Sale! Volunteers have spent the year growing thousands of native and wildlife-friendly plants that are sure to catch the eye of even the most novice gardening enthusiast. Want to start from the ground up? A selection of locally harvested seeds, selections from the Lichterman Salvia Collection, and heirloom plants will also be available. Not sure where to start? Expert gardeners will be on hand to answer questions about the plants offered as well as any other gardening questions you may have. If you're looking for the perfect plant to attract beautiful butterflies, we'll help you find it! Admission to the Plant Sale, as well as the parking, is FREE, so pick up a plant and be sure to take advantage of this rare opportunity to tour Lichterman's lovely walking trails and exhibit buildings! Shop early for the best selection, or stop by our HalfPrice Sale for a great deal! 7
Half-Price Sale! April 13: 2pm - 4pm Looking for a great deal? Stop by the Half-Price Plant Sale on Saturday, April 13! Remaining native and wildlifefriendly plants as well as selections from the Lichterman Salvia Collection, heirloom plants, and other plants will be offered at half-price. If you're wanting to dig up a great deal, the Half-Price Sale is just the place!
see titans from our own mid-south! march 2 - June 21, 2013 Shivering with anticipation of seeing the Titans of the Ice Age film? Just wait until you see the mini exhibit! This spring, complete your trip to the CTI IMAX Theater with a look at the Mid-South's very own Ice Age titans! Although the Mid-South was not under a glacier during this time, it was nevertheless impacted by the climate change that caused the Quaternary glaciation. In many cases, the plants and animals in the Mid-South were different from those you would find today. This IMAX Lobby exhibit showcases several of the Museum's Ice Age era specimens including a mammoth tusk tip, cast of a saber-toothed cat skull, and the skull and horns of bison among other artifacts.
See this if: You've ever wondered what ruled the Mid-South before blues and bbq were the biggest things in town!
The Cotton Maker's Jubilee February 16 - October 14, 2013
You may have seen our Cotton Carnival exhibit in the Pink Palace Mansion. Beautiful garments together with pictures and posters that celebrate the rich history of the crop that help put Memphis on the map: cotton. What you may not know much about is the Cotton Makers’ Jubilee. In the 1930’s, as a direct response to the traditionally whites-only Cotton Carnival, Beale Street dentist Dr. R.Q. Venson created the Cotton Makers’ Jubilee, which was first held in May 1936. By the late 1940’s and early 1950’s, the Jubilee had become a hugely successful tradition. Our newest Museum lobby exhibit will seek to highlight this lesser known (but no less significant) event in a way that has never been done before. The exhibit will draw on the collection of photographs, memorabilia and costumes donated by Ethyl Venson, the wife of the Jubilee founder Dr. R.Q. Venson. We hope that everyone will come check it out this Spring!
See this if: You can’t get enough of Memphis and Mid-South cultural history! 8
take home a titan with a prehistoric themed souvenir! for the young (or Young at heart): Whether you're looking for the perfect present for the children in your life or just want to let your inner child run wild, these fun-filled gifts are sure to do the trick: • Mammoth Plush • Prehistoric Life Toob • Safari Sabertooth
for the knowledge seeker: Saw Titans of the Ice Age at the IMAX, walked through the Titans exhibit, and still couldn't get enough? Feed your brain with these interesting and informative publications: • Waking the Baby Mammoth (DVD) • Prehistoric Mammals (book) • Sabertooths and the Ice Age (book)
for the collector: Looking for something truly unique to add to your souvenir collection? How about a mammal skull? Check out these prehistoric conversation pieces: • Sabertooth Cat Skull • Dire Wolf Skull • Mammoth Hair and Tusk Ivory
For the T-Shirt lover: If you're the kind of person who wants a souvenir that will not only be useful but last for years to come, check out these stunning (not to mention comfy!) shirts: • Sabertooth Tee • Mammoth Tee • Pleistocene Tee
For the gatherer of miscellaneous: Want a gift that's out of the ordinary? Want something you can use anywhere? Don't know what you want? Maybe these micellaneous items will tickle your fancy: • Fossil Mug • Mammoth Crossing Sign • Sabertooth Dead End Sign Don't forget! Members receive a 10% discount on Museum Store purchases! 9
Staff Pick: Favorite sandwich
*Shown with added bacon.
Leigh's Pick: Italian Pimento Cheese why you'll love it:
ronda's Pick: Designer Grilled Cheese why You'll love it:
Bella Caffe has an amazing assortment of gourmet sandwiches, but there’s a reason why this one is a top pick for a lot of the staff here. Pimento Cheese lovers will recognize the classics. However, Bella Caffe takes it a step further, blending together four different gourmet cheeses with roasted bell peppers, garlic, and spices. Complete with a side of kettle-cooked chips and with a price tag of less than $5, this is a perfect way to spend your lunch money.
This sandwich is all about the cheese. Grilled cheese is a classic, simple sandwich. Lovers of this American staple will adore the assorted blends of cheeses used, but there’s more to it than that. Bella Caffe again improves on the original, adding a different ingredient every day to continue delighting your taste buds. This sandwich, when paired with a heaping mound of homemade potato salad or any other signature side, makes a great meal.
Wondering what other delightful drinks you can find at the Bella Caffe? Check the menu excerpts below for a sample of the delicious hot and cold beverages available on your next trip to the Museum:
*Present this coupon for $5 off your purchase when you spend $20. Offer good through April 30, 2013. May not be combined with other offers.
Call us at 901.636.2407! Menu subject to change.
10
Membership Has Benefits! Spring is a great time to visit the Pink Palace Family of Museums and use your member benefits. Come see Titans of the Ice Age at the IMAX or see a Planetarium show with your passes or your $1 Discount. Then check out our Titans of the Ice Age exhibit to complete your trip! Hungry? Visit the Bella Caffe for lunch or coffee and a snack. You can use your member discount and get 10% off. Share the Pink Palace with your friends and family by buying them a Gift Membership or suggesting they join.
Call 901-636-2406 for more information on benefits of membership.
Say “I do” at one of Memphis’ most beautiful and beloved attractions. Call: 901.636.2394 for more information.
The natural place for your special event. Call: 901.767.7322, ext. 113 for more information. 11
PINK PALACE MUSEUM Be a Greeter/Ticket Host during the Spring Field Trip Season! (Weekdays March – May) Help line up school groups, validate tickets, give directions and provide prompt and courteous service to our visiting guests. LICHTERMAN NATURE CENTER Plant lovers needed to be part of the Spring Plant Sale! Help set up prior to Sale, April 8-11 or be a Sales Assistant or Plant Mover during the sale, Friday or Saturday, April 12-13. MALLORY NEELY HOUSE Step back into the Victorian era and become a Tour Guide at this historic property. Shifts are 3 hours. -THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! National Volunteer Week - April 21-27, 2013
For more information, Call: 901.636.2438 or Email: diane.mckinna@memphistn.gov
We at the Pink Palace Family of Museums are on a mission. A mission to inspire people to learn. A mission to tell stories with specimens and artifacts. A mission to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn how Science, Technology, Nature, and Time have shaped the History of the Mid-South. With each of our properties, we strive to provide the best educational experience possible. At the Pink Palace Mansion and Museum and the historic Mallory-Neely and Magevney Houses, we work to bring history and culture to life through our rich collection of artifacts, exhibits, and educational programs. At the Sharpe Planetarium and CTI IMAXÂŽ Theater, we use the stars and big screen to bring other-worldly knowledge to our shows' viewers. Lichterman Nature Center gives visitors the opportunity to escape the bustle of the surrounding city and explore the quiet beauty of plant and animal life, while the
Coon Creek Science Center in Adamsville, TN offers an even more secluded look at nature and history, allowing visitors to dig into our past. Bella Caffe at the Pink Palace educates the taste buds of patrons, introducing them to a range of flavors they'll never forget. The Pink Palace Family of Museums is a public/private partnership with the City of Memphis, and although we receive very generous support from them, we need support from private individuals, foundations, and businesses to continue to serve the 250,000 visitors we receive per year. With your donation, we can continue to educate and inspire thousands of students, families, and individuals with our facilities. Go online or fill out the form below to send your donation! For more information, contact: Norris Marcus, Director of Development at 901.636.2412 or norris.marcus@memphismuseums.org
Yes! I want to support education at the pink palace! I understand every student visit needs about $10 of charitable support. Enclosed is my gift of:
Name
$25
$50
Address City/State/Zip
$100
Check enclosed
$250
Please charge my credit card
$500
(
VISA
$1,000
Name as it appears on card
$2,500
Other (Please specify)
Card Number Exp. Date
MasterCard )
Mail to: Norris Marcus Pink Palace Museum 3050 Central Ave. Memphis, TN 38111
For membership information: 901.636.2406 To make a contribution: 901.636.2412 Donations $25,000 - $50,000 Medtronic Foundation
$5,000 - $9,999 American Snuff Charitable Trust Friends of the Pink Palace Museum Philips Bodine Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation
$1,000 - $4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Beyl Dr. and Dr. James T. Dalton Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Gibson Mr. and Mrs. John "Jack" Straton, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wernet
$500 - $999 Mr. and Mrs. Gene Henson
$100 - $499 Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Conger Ms. Jan Connor Henrie and Norris Marcus Mr. and Mrs. Phil Shannon
$1 to $99 Mr. and Mrs. Lon Alperin Ms. Faith Barcroft Mr. and Mrs. Jon Thompson
Director’s Circle
Mr. and Mrs. Sudhir Agrawal Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Beyl Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Bodine, Jr. Ms. Joy R. Bowen Ms. Cynthia Buchanan and Mr. Jim Covington Mr. and Mrs. Frank Childress, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Coleman Ms. Jan Connor Dr. James T. Dalton and Dr. Stephanie Scott Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Franklin Ms. Katherine B. Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harwood Mr. and Mrs Gene Henson Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Hooks Mr. and Mrs. Odell Horton, Jr. Mrs. Lisa Lichterman Leach Mr. and Mrs. John Levesque Dr. Rita Moore Mr. Brent Nair Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pike Dr. Edward M. Rafalski Mr. Casey Shannon Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Thompson Ms. Ruth Lyn Wells Dr. Margaret H. West, M.D. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey R. Wills
Advocate Mr. and Mrs. Brad Martin
Benefactor
Dr. and Mrs. John R. Adams Drs. Daniel and Abby Baker Dr. and Mrs. Mitchel Godat Dr. Shawn Hayden Mrs. Ann J. Huckaba Mrs. Bernice H. Hussey and Dr. Hal Brunt Mr. and Mrs. Van Raby Dr. and Mrs. Tom Rhodes Mr. David Sanford and Mr. William Sanford Mr. and Mrs. Michael Uiberall Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vanderslice Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Craig Weiss
Palace Guard
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Balla, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Pervis J. Ballew Ms. Faith Barcroft Mr. Dennis D. Black and Mrs. Helen G. Beeman Mr. Scott E. Bohon Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Carter Mr. and Mrs Mark Caskey
Comprehensive Counsel Network Mr. and Mrs. Winston J. Daws Mr. and Mrs. Jason Dombroski Mr. and Mrs. John Fain Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Francisco Rev. and Mrs. William Hearne Dr. and Mrs. Mervyn Israel Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Krug Mr. and Mrs. Andrew LoCascio Mr. and Mrs. Earl Magdovitz Mr. Charles H. McNutt Mr. and Mrs. Millard Oldham Mr. Theodore Poplos and Dr. Stephanie A. Storgion Mr. and Mrs. David L. Quinn Drs. Richard and Carol Ranta Mr. Donald Stanley and Mrs. Tekla E. Littlefield Ms. Sharon E. Taylor Dr. and Mrs. Otis S. Warr, III Mr. and Mrs. John Zanella Dr. and Mrs. Carlos Zavala Mr. and Mrs. Chris Zuercher
12
We recommend: Titans of the Ice Age at the IMAX
why we love it:
What better way to spend your day than staring in awe at massive mammoths and sabertooth cats as they roam over ice covered terrain?
CTI IMAX速 Theater
Sharpe Planetarium
For detailed descriptions and showtimes, visit: www.memphismuseums.org 13
TITANS OF THE ICE AGE Word Search T T G Y G Q G Y B L S B N D B
I I N E T C J P I C E A G E F
W U K I M F O I Y E Y E E W N
A N F D K M H R U X H D J M K
D M B E R R T E U G M I Z B Y
G S C K V A O H T W G R X M S
H U T C C G O I N T F E Y Z E
V R I H H K T S S H R W I M I
C V T A H U R T W T O O T X C
H I A T T H E O D U Z L C Y E
J V N H R E B R C O E V F O P
J A S P A R A I Z N N E W S S
V L U P X I S C G Q H S I J G
I Z E T M A M M O T H W Q T Q
I T P J Y A N U A W F P Y Q L
Find the following Titans related words:
Titans Ice Age Sabertooth Frozen Tundra Dire Wolves Mammoth Prehistoric Survival Species
Name the constellation! Connect the dots to form the constellation below, then fill in the blank to name the constellation!
i
p Test your knowledge!
The constellation above is a part of which larger constellation? Circle the correct answer! a. Canis Major b. Orion
c. Ursa Major d. Taurus
r
Have comments about the Museum Scope? Suggestions on how to make it better? We want to hear from you! The Museum Scope is a member publication, and we'd love to hear what you have to say about it. If you think you know just the thing to really kick the Scope up a notch, we want to know! Love it? Hate it? Wish there was a dinosaur on every page? Let your voice be heard! While not every idea can be incorporated (do we really need to see so many dinosaurs?), every opinion matters and every idea will be taken into consideration. If you have a favorite exhibit, IMAX or Planetarium show, favorite food item at Bella Caffe or gift in the Museum Store, feel free to share that with us too! Tell us what you love and why you love it, and maybe even throw in a pic or two. Your reviews could be used in Pink Palace Family of Museums promotional materials! Send your comments/suggestions/reviews to: museumscope@gmail.com 14
Mission Statement: The Pink Palace Family of Museums inspires people to learn how history, science, technology and nature shape the Mid-South. Through rich collections, thought provoking exhibitions and engaging programs, we encourage our diverse community to reflect on the past, understand the present and influence the future.
2
CTI IMAX速 Titans of the Ice Age opens
2
PPM Nano Science Night: 5:30 - 7:30pm
PPM Titans of the Ice Age exhibit opens
12
LNC Plant Sale: 9am - 5pm
SP Visions of a Spring Night opens
13
LNC Plant Sale: 9am - 1pm
8
PPM Family Camp-in begins: 6:30pm
9
PPM Family Camp-in ends: 10:00am
LNC Half Price Plant Sale: 2 - 4pm
SP Bear Tales and Other Grizzly Stories opens
Coon Creek Members Day Swords into plowshares 40th anniversary crafts fair exhibit Watch our website for more information on these and other exhibits and events at the Pink Palace Family of Museums! / www.memphismuseums.org P!NK PALACE MUSEUM
@memphismuseums
CREW TRAINING INTERNATIONAL
A Memphis Museums, Inc. Publication