Museums

The WCS Bronx Zoo Turns 125 This Year — Join the Celebration

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Over the past century plus, the Bronx Zoo has become a cultural and education leader, a conservation giant, and a gateway to nature, for more than a half billion visitors.

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  • Over the past century plus, the Bronx Zoo has become a cultural and education leader, a conservation giant, and a gateway to nature, for more than a half billion visitors.
  • “Generations of New Yorkers and others from around the globe have visited the Bronx Zoo since 1899,” said Jim Breheny, Director of the Bronx Zoo and Executive Vice President of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Zoos and Aquarium.
  • Seasonal Programming: The Bronx Zoo’s 125th birthday will be celebrated at beloved holiday events like Boo at the Zoo and Holiday Lights.
  • Throughout the year, the Bronx Zoo will share fun and interesting facts, and highlight key animal and exhibit stories from over the years.

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
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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.

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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.

Walgreens Celebrates 15 Years of the Expressions Challenge

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Monday, January 8, 2024
General Health, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Other Entertainment, Specialty, Social Activism, Consumer, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Retail, Teens, Mental Health, Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Communications, Generation Z, Professional Services, Convenience Store, AIDS, Health, Primary, Secondary, Education, Creative writing, Visual arts, Multimedia, Mental health, Student, School, New media art, Social justice, ESG, United States Virgin Islands, Walgreens, Violence, MHA, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Equity, Gender identity, HIV, Courage, Creativity, Birth control

The Expressions Challenge by Walgreens officially launches today, January 8 and runs through March 31, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Expressions Challenge by Walgreens officially launches today, January 8 and runs through March 31, 2024.
  • View the 2023 winning student entries and learn more about the Expressions Challenge at ExpressionsChallenge.com .
  • The 15th anniversary also comes at a time when Walgreens has increased its commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of teenagers.
  • Walgreens will leverage that network so more teens can reap the benefits of entering the Expressions Challenge.

Graceland Adds Acetate that Sparked the Launch of Elvis Presley’s Career to Archives Collection

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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After airing the song, the station’s switchboard lit up, and Elvis Presley’s legendary career was launched.

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  • After airing the song, the station’s switchboard lit up, and Elvis Presley’s legendary career was launched.
  • The “That’s All Right” acetate is now on permanent display at Elvis: The Entertainer Career Museum, located at Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis, and will become a permanent part of the Graceland Archives.
  • The Graceland Archives features over 1.5 million items including photographs, textiles, documents, plus a large collection of furniture, musical instruments, awards, automobiles, and other artifacts associated with the personal life and career of Elvis Presley.
  • The strict guidelines at the Graceland Archives help sustain the integrity of our exhibitions and collections of Elvis history, and the preservation of these Elvis items will entertain and educate millions of people for years to come.

Graceland Announces Guests and Activities for Four Days of Celebrations for Elvis’ Birthday

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Elvis’ birthday will be celebrated with four days of festivities at Graceland in Memphis January 5-8.

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  • Elvis’ birthday will be celebrated with four days of festivities at Graceland in Memphis January 5-8.
  • A highlight of the celebrations will be the unveiling of one of the most valuable artifacts recently acquired by Elvis Presley Enterprises at Elvis’ Birthday Proclamation Ceremony.
  • Highlights of Elvis’ Birthday Celebration include an Elvis Birthday Bash on January 5; Conversations on Elvis on January 6; Elvis Birthday Pops Concert Featuring Terry Mike Jeffrey and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra on January 6; and A Night at American Sound Concert on January 7.
  • Plus Patrick Dunn, SiriusXM Elvis Radio DJ Argo, and Tom Brown will host various events throughout the celebrations.

Alterra Mountain Company Celebrates Art & Culture of the Mountains With Forward Stance Studio

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Arts, Museums, Entertainment, Skiing, Snowboarding, Sports, Outdoors, Destinations, Travel, Recreation, Walking, Elevate, Culture, Community, Partnership, Circle, Joie de vivre, Multimedia, Sculpture, Anishinaabe, Wind, Get Lucky (Loverboy album), Character, Snow, Muckleshoot, Alterra Mountain Company, Winter Park Resort, Heart, Motion, Season, Medicine, Element, Social, Animal, Love, Water, Beauty, Creativity, Nature, Social responsibility

Today, Alterra Mountain Company further celebrates the unique character and culture of its mountain destinations by unveiling Forward Stance Studio , which began with an investment of more than $1 million to support diverse, local, and sustainability-conscious artists to develop public art installations that capture the essence of each destination, creating the Forward Stance Studio.

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  • Today, Alterra Mountain Company further celebrates the unique character and culture of its mountain destinations by unveiling Forward Stance Studio , which began with an investment of more than $1 million to support diverse, local, and sustainability-conscious artists to develop public art installations that capture the essence of each destination, creating the Forward Stance Studio.
  • Each destination was asked to identify conversations they wanted to facilitate within their community through an on-site public art installation.
  • For more information on each art installation and future projects from Forward Stance Studio, please visit https://www.alterramtn.co/forward-stance-studio .
  • Guests headed to Blue Mountain this winter will encounter a captivating public art installation that encapsulates a deep appreciation and celebration of Indigenous cultures and communities.

Monumental 45-Foot-Tall Burning Man Sculpture on Public Display on Lincoln Road Through April 2024

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Lincoln Road , the iconic outdoor shopping, dining and cultural destination in Miami Beach, installed “R-Evolution,” a 45-foot-tall, 32,000-pound kinetic sculpture.

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  • Lincoln Road , the iconic outdoor shopping, dining and cultural destination in Miami Beach, installed “R-Evolution,” a 45-foot-tall, 32,000-pound kinetic sculpture.
  • The towering nude female sculpture was designed by Marco Cochrane , the artist behind monumental sculptures at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Resorts World Las Vegas.
  • It will be displayed on the 400 Block of Lincoln Road through April 2024.
  • Previous exhibitions include 2020’s “Botero on Lincoln Road” by Colombian artist Fernando Botero and 2022’s open-air activation featuring geometric, life-size animal statues from French artist Richard Orlinski.

The Tainan City Museum Opens on Dec. 22, Unveiling Taiwan's Most Comprehensive Collection of Local Artifacts From Qing Era

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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If you're familiar with or have visited the National Palace Museum, this museum, named after “Tainan,” is a must-visit.

Key Points: 
  • If you're familiar with or have visited the National Palace Museum, this museum, named after “Tainan,” is a must-visit.
  • The Tainan City Museum houses a diverse collection of invaluable artifacts spanning from prehistoric to modern times.
  • This museum will tell captivating tales of artifacts and unveil numerous unheard stories of this city through different means.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Director-general of the Tainan City Cultural Affairs Bureau Hsieh Shih-yuan introduced that during the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912 A.D.), Tainan was where the Taiwan Prefecture was located.

The Tainan City Museum Opens on Dec. 22, Showcasing the Collective Record of Taiwan's Cultural Transformation as an Ancient Capital

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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If you're familiar with or have visited the National Palace Museum, this museum, named after “Tainan,” is a must-visit.

Key Points: 
  • If you're familiar with or have visited the National Palace Museum, this museum, named after “Tainan,” is a must-visit.
  • The Tainan City Museum houses a diverse collection of invaluable artifacts spanning from prehistoric to modern times.
  • This museum will tell captivating tales of artifacts and unveil numerous unheard stories of this city through different means.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Director-general of the Tainan City Cultural Affairs Bureau Hsieh Shih-yuan introduced that during the Qing Dynasty (1636-1912 A.D.), Tainan was where the Taiwan Prefecture was located.

Not to Be Missed: New Museum to Open Dec. 22 in Taiwan’s Cultural Capital

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Tourist Attractions, Arts, Museums, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Travel, National Palace Museum, Collection, History, Artifact, Multimedia, City, Exhibition, Specialty store

If you're familiar with or have visited the National Palace Museum, this museum, named after “Tainan,” is a must-visit.

Key Points: 
  • If you're familiar with or have visited the National Palace Museum, this museum, named after “Tainan,” is a must-visit.
  • The Tainan City Museum houses a diverse collection of invaluable artifacts spanning from prehistoric to modern times.
  • This museum will tell captivating tales of artifacts and unveil numerous unheard stories of this city through different means.
  • This collision ignites cultural exchanges and accumulations that fundamentally shape Tainan's society, serving as vital nourishment for its role as Taiwan's cultural capital.