Poppies

Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience Opens at Virginia Beach Convention Center on Friday, July 5, 2024

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Producer Paquin Entertainment Group announced today that Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience will open on Friday, July 5, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

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  • Producer Paquin Entertainment Group announced today that Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience will open on Friday, July 5, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
  • Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience is full of infinite potential for wonder and sheds new light on what the world thought it knew about Claude Monet.
  • The experience showcases more than 400 of Monet’s most iconic works of impressionism, including the Water Lilies series, Impression: Sunrise, and Poppies.
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm (Last Entry: 6:00 pm)
    Friday & Saturday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (Last Entry: 8:00 pm)
    Sunday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm (Last Entry: 6:00 pm)
    WHERE: Virginia Beach Convention Center - 1000 19th St, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience will open at NoCo Center on March 15th

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Producer Paquin Entertainment Group announced today that Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience will open on March 15th at NoCo Center in Jacksonville.

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  • Producer Paquin Entertainment Group announced today that Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience will open on March 15th at NoCo Center in Jacksonville.
  • Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience is full of infinite potential for wonder and sheds new light on what the world thought it knew about Claude Monet.
  • The experience showcases more than 400 of Monet’s most iconic works of impressionism, including the Water Lilies series, Impression: Sunrise, and Poppies.
  • An exclusive encore presentation of Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, which has sold over 7 million tickets worldwide, will be available at select dates and times.

For the First Time in San Diego! Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience Set to Open at the Wyland Center At Del Mar Fairgrounds Starting February 6, 2024

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Producer Paquin Entertainment Group announced today that Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience will open alongside Beyond Van Gogh beginning February 6 at the Wyland Center at Del Mar Fairgrounds.

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  • Producer Paquin Entertainment Group announced today that Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience will open alongside Beyond Van Gogh beginning February 6 at the Wyland Center at Del Mar Fairgrounds.
  • Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experience is full of infinite potential for wonder and sheds new light on what the world thought it knew about Claude Monet.
  • The experience showcases more than 400 of Monet’s most iconic works of impressionism, including the Water Lilies series, Impression: Sunrise, and Poppies.
  • Blockbuster Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, which has sold over seven million tickets worldwide, will continue to be available at select dates and times.

The Royal Canadian Legion hosts Canada’s 2023 National Remembrance Day Ceremony

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tens of thousands of participants gathered at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony this year.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tens of thousands of participants gathered at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony this year.
  • The Royal Canadian Legion hosted the solemn yet striking event at the National War Memorial in Ottawa; in honour of all those who have given their lives in service to Canada.
  • The ceremony also paid respects to the 130 Canadian Armed Forces members who have died in the line of peacekeeping duty.
  • Legion Dominion President Mr. Bruce Julian laid a wreath along with representatives of the youth of Canada - winners of the Legion National Foundation’s senior poster and literary contest.

Immerse Yourself in Technology at The Wizard of Oz Museum

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Yet, there is one attraction at The Wizard of Oz Museum that separates it from traditional memorabilia-based museums: an immersive experience that tells the story of Oz.

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  • Yet, there is one attraction at The Wizard of Oz Museum that separates it from traditional memorabilia-based museums: an immersive experience that tells the story of Oz.
  • Beyond the many artifacts on display, the immersive experience at The Wizard of Oz Museum educates visitors about Dorothy's adventures in Oz.
  • Another option for an immersive experience at The Wizard of Oz Museum is videos of Van Gogh's artwork ), which alternate with the Oz videos.
  • For Wizard of Oz and technology fans alike, The Wizard of Oz Museum is located at 7099 North Atlantic Avenue in Cape Canaveral.

Juno Beach Centre Honours Indigenous Veterans Through Art in New Exhibition

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

BURLINGTON, Ontario, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honour of National Indigenous Veterans Day, the Juno Beach Centre (JBC) is pleased to announce that its newest exhibition, Faces of Canada Today , will include a major art installation that features poppies crafted by three Métis, Inuit, and First Nations artists.

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  • BURLINGTON, Ontario, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In honour of National Indigenous Veterans Day, the Juno Beach Centre (JBC) is pleased to announce that its newest exhibition, Faces of Canada Today , will include a major art installation that features poppies crafted by three Métis, Inuit, and First Nations artists.
  • Originally inaugurated in 2003, the Faces of Canada Today permanent exhibition showcased Canada’s evolution since the war.
  • As visitors enter the gallery space, they will see 3,000 floating poppies suspended against the backdrop of floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over Juno Beach.
  • “They were created especially to honour Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQ+ Veterans, and those whose service led to the loss of their Indian Status.

Advertising Blackout!…Legion encourages remembrance with unique initiative

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

OTTAWA, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thousands of digital advertising signs across the country will go black on Remembrance Day this year, to be replaced with a message of remembrance and three important figures: 11-11-11.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thousands of digital advertising signs across the country will go black on Remembrance Day this year, to be replaced with a message of remembrance and three important figures: 11-11-11.
  • The two minutes of silence are a very sacred part of Remembrance Day ceremonies, during which attendees quietly reflect upon our Veterans’ sacrifices and remember them with deep gratitude.
  • Canadians can expect another beautiful National Remembrance Day Ceremony organized by the Legion at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on November 11.
  • Branches are populating this page to allow Canadians to find a Legion-supported Remembrance ceremony closest to them.

High output and 99.9% OEE support successful development of the Royal British Legion's new plastic-free poppy

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Monday, November 6, 2023

MILTON KEYNES, England, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that its automation technology sits at the heart of new machines that assemble the Royal British Legion's new plastic-free poppy.

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  • The Royal British Legion has been developing the plastic-free poppy for the past three years, in collaboration with specialist partners, as it works to reduce its use of single-use plastic and be economical, sustainable, and less impactful to the environment.
  • "We are extremely proud to be involved in this project," explains Phil Hadfield, managing director at Rockwell Automation UK.
  • "The original paper poppy design had to be fine-tuned to cater for the capabilities of automated assembly machines," explains Mark Atkins, director of business support at Sewtec.
  • This then evolved into the full machine, which at full speed, delivers and OEE of 99.9%.

Legion’s 2023 National Poppy Campaign launches Oct. 27

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Monday, October 23, 2023

OTTAWA, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volunteers across the country are ramping up for The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2023 National Poppy Campaign, set for launch on Friday, October 27.

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  • OTTAWA, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volunteers across the country are ramping up for The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2023 National Poppy Campaign, set for launch on Friday, October 27.
  • “The National Poppy Campaign is instrumental to our work,” says Bruce Julian, Dominion President.
  • A large part of the Poppy Campaign and Remembrance period is about paying respects to our fallen Veterans.
  • Close to $20 million is donated during the National Poppy Campaign each year.

First Poppy 2023 presented to Canada’s Governor General

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Friday, October 20, 2023

OTTAWA, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion presented the First Poppy of the 2023 National Poppy Campaign today, to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion presented the First Poppy of the 2023 National Poppy Campaign today, to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.
  • The Legion’s Dominion President, Bruce Julian, pinned the Poppy during the ceremonial event at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
  • “Each year, we are honoured by our Governor General’s gracious support in wearing the First Poppy,” he shares.
  • It reflects the country’s ongoing thankfulness for their sacrifices and its image is a central part of the National Poppy Campaign.