Evergreen Exhibitions

Fact Sheet about Vatican Splendors in St. Paul

noemail@evergreenexhibitions.com — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT

FACT SHEET

WHAT: One of the largest collections of art, documents and historically significant objects from the Vatican ever to tour North America is coming to St. Paul. The Minnesota History Center hosts “Vatican Splendors from Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Swiss Guard” beginning Sept. 27, 2008. The exhibition features approximately 200 rare works of art and historically significant objects, many of which have never left the Vatican. Taken together these works explore how the papacy has influenced – and been influenced by – the world throughout the centuries.

St. Paul is one of only three U.S. cities to host “Vatican Splendors.” Highlights of the exhibition include Michelangelo's compass and tools used in the building of the Sistine Chapel; works by Bernini, Giotto, Guercino and others; artwork dating back to the third century; venerated relics (bone fragments) of Saint Peter; the pastoral staff of Pope John Paul II and items from the election of Pope Benedict XVI, including election ballots, a ceremonial vestment and an actual white smoke cartridge used to announce the election of the pope.

WHEN: Vatican Splendors from Saint Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Swiss Guard opens Sept. 27, 2008, for a limited, exclusive engagement. Tickets go on sale Aug. 7.

Hours for “Vatican Splendors” will be Mondays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.vaticansplendors.com

WHERE: The Minnesota History Center is located at 345 Kellogg Boulevard West on the western edge of downtown St. Paul. For directions and parking instructions, visit www.mnhs.org/historycenter/directions.

TICKETS: Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and $13 for children (age 6-12). Children 5 and under are free with adult ticket purchase. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations including Macy’s, or by phone at 651-989-5151. Tickets may also be purchased at the Minnesota History Center box office located at 345 Kellogg Boulevard West in St. Paul. Special group discount for 15+ tickets is available by calling 612-373-5665. School groups can call 651-259-3400. Special themed events can be booked by calling 651-259-3030 or E-mailing specialevents@mnhs.org call 1-877-2VATICAN (1-877-282-8422); or visit www.vaticansplendors.com

Media Contacts:

Amanda Hooper

Risdall McKinney Public Relations

Phone: 651-286-6776

E-mail:Amanda@risdall.com

or

Jessica Kohen

Minnesota Historical Society

Phone: 651-259-3148

E-mail:Jessica.kohen@mnhs.org

These photo descriptions are available online at http://events.mnhs.org/media

9-Oct-08 3:00 PM

Spokespeople -- Vatican Splendors from Saint Peter's Basilica, The Vatican Museums and The Swiss Guard

noemail@evergreenexhibitions.com — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT

EXHIBITION CURATOR

Monsignor Roberto Zagnoli is an Italian priest from Ravenna who has worked at the Vatican for fourteen years. As Curator of the Vatican Museums, Monsignor Zagnoli carefully selected objects from the participating Vatican agencies and organized them to tell the 2000-year history covered by the exhibition and commemorated in the exhibition guide book he co-wrote. Zagnoli also works for Monsignor Guido Marini as advisor to the Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff where he manages the restoration and maintenance of the liturgical vessels and vestments of the Papal Sacristy. Monsignor Zagnoli teaches Communications at the Papal University of Santa Croce in Rome.

CONSULTANTS TO THE EXHIBITION

Brother Charles Hilken, F.S.C., M.S.L., Ph. D., is professor and chair of the Department of History at Saint Mary’s College of California. Trained as a medieval historian with special emphasis on manuscript studies, he has twice been elected a research fellow of the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies in Toronto. He has authored two books, including “Memory and Community in Southern Medieval Italy: The History, Chapter Book, and Necrology of Santa Maria del Gualdo Mazzocca,” which was released in 2008. Brother Charles was the historical consultant for a film documentary on the Vatican starring the late Sir Peter Ustinov, and for a previous exhibition, he helped evaluate and select never-before-exhibited objects from the papal sacristy.

Peter Radetsky, Ph.D. is the content developer and writer of this exhibition. Formerly a contributing editor of “Discover Magazine” and teacher at the University of California, Santa Cruz, he has written seven books, more than 100 articles for national magazines and newspapers, television and video scripts, and more than a dozen museum exhibitions. He has collaborated on numerous projects with Evergreen Exhibitions (formerly BBH Exhibits, Inc.) for more than 10 years.

EVERGREEN EXHIBITIONS

Anne Kinsey is vice president of exhibitions of Evergreen Exhibitions. She oversees the design, production and sales of exhibitions and events. She has more than 12 years of experience in the production of touring and permanent attractions. She graduated magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University in Production and English Textual Studies.

Mark Greenberg leads Evergreen Exhibitions as its principal shareholder and president, overseeing more than 15 museum exhibits that explore science, art and culture. Greenberg acquired the company from Clear Channel Exhibitions, where he also served as its president. Prior to that, he was general manager of BBH Exhibits, Inc., a private company serving the museum community that had merged with Clear Channel Exhibitions in 2001. Before joining BBH, Greenberg served in leadership roles with Miller Publishing Group LLC, The Walt Disney Company and Time Inc. Magazines.

MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Nina Archabal joined the Minnesota Historical Society in 1977 and was appointed Director and State Historic Preservation Officer in 1987. During Archabal’s tenure, the Society developed the Minnesota History Center as the state’s history museum and library in St. Paul, and Mill City Museum, a milling museum and education center constructed within the ruin of the National Landmark Washburn A Mill in Minneapolis. Archabal also oversees a statewide network of historic sites and museums. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Harvard University, and her Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota.

Dan Spock is the Director of the Minnesota History Center Museum. Over the course of his 25-year museum career Spock has worked as an exhibit designer, an exhibit developer and a program administrator. During nine years as head of exhibitions at MHS, Spock’s team produced dozens of large and small exhibitions, many of which received national recognition. More recently, MHS has pursued both hosting and developing traveling history exhibits of national and international scope. Spock has a BA in Art from Antioch College.

Media Contacts:

Amanda Hooper

Risdall McKinney Public Relations

Phone: 651-286-6776

E-mail:Amanda@risdall.com

Jessica Kohen

Minnesota Historical Society

Phone: 651-259-3148

E-mail:Jessica.kohen@mnhs.org

9-Oct-08 3:00 PM

Photo Sheet -- Vatican Splendors from Saint Peter's Basilica, The Vatican Museums and The Swiss Guard

noemail@evergreenexhibitions.com — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Photos © Governatorato of the Vatican City State.

Media Contacts:

Amanda Hooper

Risdall McKinney Public Relations

Phone: 651-286-6776

E-mail:Amanda@risdall.com

Jessica Kohen

Minnesota Historical Society

Phone: 651-259-3148

E-mail:Jessica.kohen@mnhs.org

These photo descriptions are available online at http://events.mnhs.org/media

9-Oct-08 3:00 PM

MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER TO HOST EXCLUSIVE ENGAGEMENT FOR VATICAN ART & HISTORY EXHIBIT

noemail@evergreenexhibitions.com — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) – One of the largest collections of art, documents and historically significant objects from the Vatican ever to tour North America is coming to the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul for a limited engagement beginning Sept. 27, 2008. “Vatican Splendors from Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Swiss Guard” will present unique objects illustrating the Vatican’s impact on history and culture through 2,000 years. The timing of the exhibition commemorates the 500th anniversary of several significant dates: the building of Saint Peter’s Basilica, the founding of the Vatican Museums, Michelangelo’s painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the establishment of the Papal Swiss Guard.

“Rare, priceless, magnificent…words used to describe the Minnesota History Center’s fall exhibition, ‘Vatican Splendors,’” says Nina Archabal, director of the Minnesota Historical Society. “This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Minnesotans to see some of the world’s great treasures, some of which have never before been accessible to the public.”

Approximately 200 objects will be presented in galleries and recreated environments that enhance the visitor’s understanding of their historical and artistic significance. Items in the collection – which include tiaras; mosaics; paintings; works by well-known sculptors; papal rings and jewels; intricately embroidered silk vestments; precious objects from the Papal Mass; armor, swords and uniforms of the Papal Swiss Guard; and gifts to the popes from such notable figures as Napoleon and the Dalai Lama – are on loan from the Vatican Museums, the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, the Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, the Reverenda Fabbrica of Saint Peter, the Apostolic Floreria, private collections and the Papal Swiss Guard.

“The art and artifacts in this exhibit are doubly precious – because of their deep religious significance and because of their beauty and rich cultural heritage,” says Most Reverend John C. Nienstedt, archbishop of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.

Highlights of the exhibition include, Michelangelo’s compass and tools used in the building of the Sistine Chapel; works by Bernini, Giotto, Guercino and others; artwork dating back to the third century; venerated relics (bone fragments) of Saint Peter; the pastoral staff of Pope John Paul II and items from the election of Pope Benedict XVI, including election ballots, a ceremonial vestment and an actual white smoke cartridge used to announce the election of the Pope.

“Indeed, this exhibition is in itself significant, as it represents one of the largest collections of art and objects from the Vatican ever to tour North America,” stated Monsignor Roberto Zagnoli, curator of the Vatican Museums. “Many of these works have never before been outside Vatican City.”

After the exhibit closes in St. Paul, the items then return to the Vatican, from which they cannot be absent for more than a year.

In addition to the rare works of art and historically valuable objects, visitors to the Minnesota History Center will be treated to special choral performances offered on select weekends throughout the exhibit run. The series is meant to inspire as well as entertain and includes both Catholic and non-Catholic choral groups. A special two-day performance featuring The Rose Ensemble and the Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir will open the exhibit Sept. 27 and 28. The choral performances are free with museum admission or a “Vatican Splendors” ticket. For a complete list of performances visitwww.mnhs.org/vaticanoming events.”

Another program in October begins a three-part History Lounge series exploring the relationship between community and religion in Minnesota history. “Sacred Ground/Common Ground” on Oct. 21 focuses on Wakan Tipi Cave on St. Paul’s East Side and the ways Dakota Indians and East Siders are working together to reclaim a piece of their community. The 7 p.m. program is free.

All descriptive labels in the exhibit are bilingual in English and Spanish, as is an audio tour, available for a small additional charge.

Tickets for “Vatican Splendors from Saint Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Swiss Guard” can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations including Macy’s, or by phone at 651-989-5151. Tickets may also be purchased at the Minnesota History Center box office located at 345 Kellogg Boulevard West in St. Paul. All tickets are timed entry and subject to availability. Advance ticket purchases are highly recommended. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and $13 for children (age 6-12). Children 5 and under are free with adult ticket purchase. Special group discount for 15+ tickets is available by calling 612-373-5665.

Hours for “Vatican Splendors” are Mondays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to

8 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays noon to

5 p.m. For more information call 1-877-2VATICAN (1-877-282-8422) or visitwww.vaticansplendors.com.

“Vatican Splendors” media partners are KARE 11 and Star Tribune.

“Vatican Splendors” is organized and circulated in conjunction with the Governatorato of the Vatican City State. The exhibition is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in association with the Minnesota Historical Society. Objects in the exhibition are on loan from the Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, the Vatican Museums, the Reverenda Fabbrica of Saint Peter, and the Apostolic Floreria. Additional objects are on loan by the Papal Swiss Guard and private collections.

The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849 to preserve and share Minnesota history. The Society tells the stories of history through museum exhibits developed by the Society, traveling exhibits from other museums and organizations, extensive libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs and book publishing.

Evergreen Exhibitions is a world leader in providing high quality, state-of-the-art exhibitions in collaboration with more than 200 leading museums and research institutions in the United States and internationally.

Media Contacts:

Amanda Hooper

Risdall McKinney Public Relations

Phone: 651-286-6776

E-mail:Amanda@risdall.com

Jessica Kohen

Minnesota Historical Society

Phone: 651-259-3148

E-mail:Jessica.kohen@mnhs.org

These photo descriptions are available online at http://events.mnhs.org/media

9-Oct-08 2:00 PM

SPACE: A Journey to Our Future - Exhibit Highlights

noemail@evergreenexhibitions.com — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

“SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE” is created to ignite the desire for space exploration and discovery among student and families, sparking imaginations and inspiring new generations of explorers to dream of the possibilities that lie ahead.

The exhibit, which is touring major science centers and air and space museums around the country over more than four years, gives audiences an opportunity to experience past explorations and look to the future of space travel.

“SPACE” reintroduces audiences to generations of dreamers and thinkers, demonstrating how they have at times risked their lives to give the world a better understanding of who we are and how we fit into the universe around us. Most importantly, visitors will meet today’s explorers, and learn how these people are working to understand more about the planet, how to protect it, and how to increase our understanding of the beginning of the universe and what life exists beyond Earth.

“SPACE” uses immersive scenic elements, the most advanced interactive exhibits and state-of-the-art projection and audio technology to bring this epic story to life.

This wide range of exhibits allows visitors to experience space exploration and discovery firsthand:

INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES
(Note that interactives vary by venue.)

Touch a lunar sample
See artifacts such as a flown lunar scoop and camera from the Apollo program
Columbia Shuttle tiles
Listen to a radio to hear “War of the Worlds”
Step onto the “Moon Scale” and establish your weight on the Moon
View cultural artifacts surrounding space--books, toys, etc.
Switch through information coming from dozens of satellites A touch-screen computer interactive lets you look at the same star field through five different telescope set-ups
Get updated information of various probes hurtling through the Solar
System
Determine the correct amount of fuel needed to get to Mars
Step in front of an Infrared camera and see your body’s temperatures by color on the screen
Touch a meteoritic sample from Mars
Mars Rover model
Discover Space area lets kids experience space with try-on spacesuit, computer interactives, soft play toys, a space library, other media
Explore a future Lunar Base Camp while walking through a full-size space living habitat and work pod
Take a spin on a centrifuge that visitors power like a bicycle
Get a first-hand look at a wide range of artifacts from the space program
Use a range of interactives to plan, design--even pack for--your own trip to Mars
Get an up-close view of the Orion--the spacecraft that will take a new generation of human explorers back to the moon, and then onward to Mars and other destinations in the solar system; also, see a model of the Ares rocket that will propel the new spacecraft
Look far into the future of our exploration of the universe in a 360-degree theater
Experience the past, present and future of space through these and dozens of other displays, interactives and experiences

5-Jun-08 9:00 AM

SPACE: A Journey to Our Future - Exhibit Collaborators

noemail@evergreenexhibitions.com — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)

Since its inception in 1958, NASA has accomplished many scientific and technological feats in air and space. NASA technology has also been adapted for many non-aerospace uses by the private sector. NASA remains a leading force in scientific research and in stimulating public interest in aerospace exploration, as well as science and technology in general. Perhaps more importantly, our exploration of space has taught us to view the Earth, ourselves, and the universe in a new way. While the tremendous technical and scientific accomplishments of NASA demonstrate vividly that humans can achieve previously inconceivable feats, we also are humbled by the realization that Earth is just a tiny "blue marble" in the cosmos. www.nasa.gov.

GENERAL MOTORS

Founded in 1908, General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), today employs about 266,000 people around the world -- more than any other automaker. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 34 countries -- also more than any other automaker. In 2007, 9.4 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn and Vauxhall. GM’s OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. For more information on GM’s global reach and what it is doing to meet the changing transportation needs of each region of the world, go to www.gm.com.

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation reported 2007 sales of $41.9 billion. www.lockheedmartin.com.

SPACE DAY

The Space Day Program, established and sponsored by Lockheed Martin, was created to broaden the scope of this unique educational initiative. The Space Day Program implements educational activities aimed at strengthening science, math, and technology education. The Space Day Program acts as a platform for collaborative efforts to motivate more students to pursue careers in math, science and engineering.

Lockheed Martin and the Space Day Program are proud to bring you SPACE: A Journey to Our Future, just one of the many channels through which Space Day is celebrated in local communities across the country. www.spaceday.org.

ATK

ATK is a premier aerospace and defense company with more than 17,000 employees in 21 states and approximately $4.5 billion in revenue. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com.

NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

The Arlington, VA-based National Science Teachers Association is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership includes more than 55,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in science education. Learn more about NSTA on www.nsta.org.

EVERGREEN EXHIBITIONS

Founded in 1992, Evergreen Exhibitions (formerly Clear Channel Exhibitions) is one of the world's premier providers of traveling museum exhibits. Evergreen conceptualizes, designs, produces, markets and tours its exhibits, in science, natural history and children's museums. The exhibitions use educational concepts to create high quality, immersive, multi-sensory, entertaining and educational experiences for family audiences. Evergreen also organizes art exhibitions. More than 80 million people worldwide have enjoyed an Evergreen Exhibitions experience. More information on other exhibit offerings can be found at www.evergreenexhibitions.com.

5-Jun-08 9:00 AM

SPACE: A Journey to Our Future - Fact Sheet

noemail@evergreenexhibitions.com — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

WHAT: “SPACE: A Journey to Our Future” is a touring exhibition on space exploration, one of the most comprehensive interactive presentations ever developed. The exhibit introduces visitors to today’s explorers who are shaping our future in the universe and lets us literally step into the future of space exploration.

MADE POSSIBLE BY: “SPACE” is made possible by General Motors and Lockheed Martin. Lead promotional units of GM are Cadillac and OnStar. The exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions (formerly Clear Channel Exhibitions) in educational collaboration with NASA, Lockheed Martin Space Day, and the National Science Teachers Association. Additional support is provided by ATK.

PURPOSE: To ignite the desire for discovery, spark imaginations and inspire a new generation of explorers in space.

SECTIONS: The exhibit’s content encompasses four themes:
1) Dare to Dream, 2) A Dream Come True, 3) Living the Dream, 4) Dream of Tomorrow

EXHIBIT SIZE: Approximately 6,000 square feet

LENGTH OF TOUR: 5 years

POINTS OF INTEREST:

Touch the Moon and Mars. Visitors can touch actual rocks from the lunar surface and the red planet.
Space Exploration Artifacts. Visitors will see a wide range of artifacts from the space program past and present, presented in context--space suits, lunar rover tire, camera and lunar scoop from Apollo program, early fuel cell, shuttle tiles, etc. Also, artifacts that tell about our fascination with space, such as Jules Verne’s “Earth to the Moon,” “War of the Worlds” and Life Magazine stories.
Today’s Space Program. This interactive area examines the International Space Station, NASA studies in areas such as robonauts, deep space probes, next-generation telescopes, living in space and space tourism. Mars rover model and Mars experience area helps visitors learn about current missions.
Constellation Program. Visitors get an up-close look at the Orion, the new spacecraft that will bring human explorers back to the moon, and the Ares rocket, which will propel the new spacecraft.
Lunar Base Camp. Would-be explorers can literally step into the future and interact aboard a re-created future base camp on the Lunar surface.
Create your Own Mission to Mars. Through hands-on interactive displays and modules, visitors can design their own trip to Mars--from the design of the spacecraft to living quarters to supplies needed (and, find out how successful their trip would likely be).
360-degree “Future Theatre.” In an immersive media experience, looks far into the future of exploration and deep into space, pondering mysteries to be revealed and questions to be answered.

5-Jun-08 9:00 AM

National 'SPACE' Exhibit Tour Blasts Off in Seattle

noemail@evergreenexhibitions.com — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

National 'SPACE' Exhibit Tour Blasts Off in Seattle
Exhibition Created to Generate New Interest in Space Education and Exploration

WASHINGTON, D.C. - An unprecedented traveling exhibition on space exploration has lifted off at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center. “SPACE: A Journey to Our Future” is made possible by General Motors and Lockheed Martin. SPACE is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions (formerly Clear Channel Exhibitions) in educational collaboration with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”) and the National Science Teachers Association (“NSTA”).

One of the largest-ever touring space events, the exhibit is designed to be scaled to fit in museum galleries ranging from 6,000 to 12,000 square feet. SPACE will travel to major science centers and museums in 12-15 North American cities over five years. The purpose of SPACE is to present educational elements in scenic environments that will fuel one’s imagination in the future of space exploration.

SPACE examines amazing discoveries and explorations from the past and introduces visitors to today’s explorers who are shaping our future destiny in the universe. Most of the emphasis in the content relates to current and future exploits in human spaceflight. The exhibit features child-friendly interactives, immersive environments and state-of-the-art projection and audio technology to bring this epic story to life. Highlights will include opportunities to touch pieces of the Moon and Mars, ride a self-powered centrifuge, tour a full-scale future lunar habitat and work station, get an up-close view of next-generation spacecraft and technology, and interactively plan a trip to Mars.

“Our exploration of space is an absolute necessity,” said former NASA astronaut Gene Cernan, the second American to walk in space and the last man to leave his footprints on the Moon. “This exhibit could be the spark that lights the imagination of a future astronaut or a scientist in the space program.”

Elizabeth A. Lowery, GM vice president of Environment and Energy, noted that for GM, the opportunity to educate in the areas of math and science is extremely important. "The SPACE exhibit embodies many of our corporate education principles including providing young people the chance to learn from real people and about real-world applications of technology," she said.
"We were also pleased to lend the expertise of our scientists and engineers to help create the educational resources for this exhibit focusing on energy, hydrogen and fuel cells."

Additional support for SPACE is provided by the Lockheed Martin. “Our exploration of space is an absolute necessity,” said former NASA astronaut Brian Duffy, a four-time shuttle astronaut and commander of Space Shuttles Endeavour and Discovery, and currently Vice President and Associate Program Manager for Lockheed Martin. “This exhibition could be the spark that lights the imagination of a future astronaut or a scientist in the space program.”

The exhibit contains a strong educational component geared towards ages 9 - 17. Leading science centers across the country, such as the St. Louis Science Center, Maryland Science Center, Pacific Science Center and the California Science Center, served on an educational committee along with representatives from NASA, NSTA, GM, Lockheed Martin and Space Day, to ensure the exhibit’s educational message and content accuracy. A teacher’s guide complements the exhibit and is available for download on www.spaceexhibit.com.

Exhibition tour cities that have been announced include Seattle; St. Louis; Tampa; Ashland, Nebraska; Chicago; Detroit; Cincinnati; Raleigh; Washington, DC; and Sacramento.

National promotional partners are Cadillac and OnStar by GM. Additional support is provided by ATK.

5-Jun-08 9:00 AM

About Space Day

noemail@evergreenexhibitions.com — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Since its launch in 1997, the Lockheed Martin Space Day educational initiative, which takes place on the first Friday of each May, has evolved into a massive grassroots effort dedicated to the extraordinary achievements, benefits and opportunities in the exploration and use of space. The ultimate goal is to promote math, science, technology and engineering education by nurturing young peoples' enthusiasm for the wonders of the universe and inspiring them to continue the stellar work of today's space explorers.

International in scope, the award-winning program involves hundreds of thousands of teachers and millions of students throughout the United States, Canada and beyond. Space Day events have taken place in 21 countries around the globe on six continents. Thanks to widespread media, millions of people have learned about the Space Day programs since its inception. So effective is this global initiative that it has been honored with the Space Foundation's prestigious Education Achievement Award.

Space Day is a collaborative partner in “Space: A Journey to Our Future,” which was developed in educational collaboration with NASA as well as Space Day, and sponsored nationally by General Motors and Lockheed Martin.

5-Jun-08 9:00 AM

About NASA

noemail@evergreenexhibitions.com — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

What Does NASA Do?

NASA's mission is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research.

To do that, thousands of people have been working around the world -- and off of it -- for almost 50 years, trying to answer some basic questions. What's out there in space? How do we get there? What will we find? What can we learn there, or learn just by trying to get there, that will make life better here on Earth?

A Little History

President Dwight D. Eisenhower established the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in 1958, partially in response to the Soviet Union's launch of the first artificial satellite the previous year. NASA grew out of the National Advisory Committee on Aeronautics (NACA), which had been researching flight technology for more than 40 years.

President John F. Kennedy focused NASA and the nation on sending astronauts to the moon by the end of the 1960s. Through the Mercury and Gemini projects, NASA developed the technology and skills it needed for the journey. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first of 12 men to walk on the moon, meeting Kennedy's challenge.

Meanwhile, NASA was continuing the aeronautics research pioneered by NACA. It also conducted purely scientific research and worked on developing applications for space technology, combining both pursuits in developing the first weather and communications satellites.

After Apollo, NASA focused on creating a reusable ship to provide regular access to space: the space shuttle. First launched in 1981, the space shuttle has had 120 successful flights. In 2000, the United States and Russia established permanent human presence in space aboard the International Space Station, a multinational project representing the work of 16 nations.

NASA also has continued its scientific research. In 1997, Mars Pathfinder became the first in a fleet of spacecraft that will explore Mars in the next decade, as we try to determine if life ever existed there. The Terra and Aqua satellites are flagships of a different fleet, this one in Earth orbit, designed to help us understand how our home world isi changing. NASA's aeronautics teams are focused on improved aircraft travel that is safer and cleaner.

Throughout its history, NASA has conducted or funded research that has led to numerous improvements to life here on Earth.

Organization

NASA Headquarters, in Washington, provides overall guidance and direction to the agency, under the leadership of Administrator Michael Griffin. Ten field centers and a variety of installations conduct the day-to-day work, in laboratories, on air fields, in wind tunnels and in control rooms.

NASA Today

NASA conducts its work in four principle organizations, called mission directorates:

Aeronautics: pioneers and proves new flight technologies that improve our ability to explore and which have practical applications on Earth.
Exploration Systems: creates new capabilities and spacecraft for affordable, sustainable human and robotic exploration
Science: explores the Earth, moon, Mars and beyond; charts the best route of discovery; and reaps the benefits of Earth and space exploration for society.
Space Operations: provides critical enabling technologies for much of the rest of NASA through the space shuttle, the International Space Station and flight support.

In the early 21st century, NASA's reach spans the universe. Spirit and Opportunity, the Mars Exploration Rovers, are still studying Mars after more than three years. Cassini is in orbit around Saturn. The Hubble Space Telescope continues to explore the deepest reaches of the cosmos.

Closer to home, the latest crew of the International Space Station is extending the permanent human presence in space. Earth Science satellites are sending back unprecedented data on Earth's oceans, climate and other features. NASA's aeronautics team is working with other government organizations, universities, and industry to fundamentally improve the air transportation experience and retain our nation's leadership in global aviation.

The Future

In the next 20 years, NASA will be laying the groundwork for sending humans not only beyond Earth's orbit, but further into to space than they've ever been. The next key steps are:

Complete the International Space Station and retire the Space Shuttle by 2010
Begin robotic missions to the moon by 2008 and return people there by 2020
Continue robotic exploration of Mars and the Solar System
Develop a crew exploration vehicle and other technologies required to send people beyond low Earth orbit.

Though nearly 50 years old, NASA is only beginning the most exciting part of its existence.

(“About NASA” courtesy www.nasa.gov)

5-Jun-08 9:00 AM

Exhibition to showcase Leonardo da Vinci inventions in largest ever North American tour

noemail@evergreenexhibitions.com — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:30:00 GMT

SAN ANTONIO-(BUSINESS WIRE)-An unprecedented traveling exhibition of the inventions of Leonardo da Vinci will tour North America beginning in 2008.

"Leonardo da Vinci's Machines in Motion," created by Worldwide Museum Activities (WMA) and organized by Evergreen Exhibitions, will bring from Florence, Italy the largest exhibition of full-size machine replicas, constructed according to Leonardo da Vinci’s famous codices. The exhibit will appear in science centers and natural history museums in major cities. Evergreen has begun solicitation for national sponsors of the tour.

With a large footprint that can be condensed to 5,000 square feet, "Machines in Motion" uniquely presents 40 functional actual-size working artifacts-as opposed to miniatures or static displays-built by a team of renowned historians and engineers who have studied Leonardo da Vinci’s codices.

Visitors can manipulate and fully activate the machines, which were designed based on the materials-rope, wood, glue, etc.-proposed by Leonardo da Vinci and the tools available at the time each was designed.

The exhibit is organized into four parts, based on Leonardo da Vinci's study of the elements of nature and applied knowledge: earth, air, fire and water. Highlights include a revolving crane, a full-size armored car (large enough for several visitors to explore inside), a working robot, four flying machines, the bicycle, the printing press, floats for walking on water, the parachute and the machine gun.

The exhibition is of particular interest to students and young audiences, because it provides an engaging combination of education and entertainment in an experience that explores history, science, mechanics and physics, invention and innovation. The exhibit has appeared in Athens and Istanbul to broad audiences, positive critical reviews and substantial media coverage.

Evergreen Exhibitions (formerly Clear Channel Exhibitions), founded in 1992, is one of the world's premier providers of traveling museum exhibits. Evergreen conceptualizes, designs, produces, markets and tours its exhibits, primarily in science, natural history and children's museums. More than 80 million people worldwide have attended the company’s exhibitions. More company information is available at www.evergreenexhibitions.com.

2-3-05 Event News Release

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NASA TO DISCUSS 'RETURN TO FLIGHT' AT MOSI SPACE EXHIBIT SPACE CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS WILL GIVE TAMPA AREA TEACHERS A HANDS-ON VIEW OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY TAMPA, FL (February 3, 2005) – Seven Tampa area teachers will attend Space Camp for a full week this summer courtesy of a scholarship program funded by the national sponsors of the exhibit, SPACE: A Journey to Our Future. Today's announcement of scholarships to teach the teachers was made by Wit Ostrenko, president of Tampa's Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), during events attended at the Museum by senior National Aeronautical & Space Administration (NASA) officials, former astronauts and the exhibit's national sponsors, General Motors and Lockheed Martin. We cannot adequately thank our national corporate sponsors, GM and Lockheed Martin, for their generosity in providing this special and very direct way to impact the way young people learn about space exploration, Ostrenko said. The teachers who earn these scholarships will...