|
|
|
October 2011
Welcome to the Tulsa Air and Space Museum
& Planetarium E-Newsletter. As a supporter of the Museum,
we have added you to our mailing list and will be sending periodic
updates to keep you informed of all the exciting happenings at the
Museum.
|
|
|
|
TASM MEMBERS WON’T WANT TO MISS UPCOMING PROGRAMS AND
EVENTS WE HAVE PLANNED AT THE TULSA AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM &
PLANETARIUM
|
|
|
|
New Events in the Planetarium!
Comedy
Under the Moon
October
8, 2011
7pm -
10pm
For the first time, in
conjunction with celebrating International Observe the Moon Night,
TASM will present comedian John Fannell
for a performance under a high-def full-dome projection of outer
space.
International Observe the
Moon Night is an event observed by scientists, astronomers and moon
enthusiasts around the globe. On this particular evening, the
world will gather together as one community to observe, admire, and
celebrate our moon. Shortly following the performance by John
Fannell, the audience will join the
Astronomy Club of Tulsa outside for an up-close look at the moon
through high technology telescopes (weather permitting)!
Admission:
- TASM
Members: $7
- Regular Admission:
$10
Reservations are required.
For more information and
to purchase tickets, contact Lesli Lewis at
(918) 834-9900 x401.
________________________________
NEW
THURSDAY SERIES!
Black
Holes
October
13, 2011
4pm - 7pm
 On
Thursday, October 11, 2011, the Tulsa Air and Space Museum &
Planetarium will present Black
Holes, as part of the new evening series
productions. Join us for interactive presentations and
full-dome shows throughout the evening! TASM will
continue presenting shows throughout the evening on the second
Thursday of every month.
Black
Holes Schedule
- 4:00,
5:00, 6:00, and 7:00pm
Admission:
- Adults: $6, all
ages
- TASM
Members: FREE
For more information,
contact the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium at
(918) 834-9900 x401 or visit www.TulsaAirAndSpaceMuseum.org.
________________________________
Tales of
the Maya Skies
November
19, 2011
7pm -
10pm
On Thursday, November 19, 2011,
TASM will present local professor and anthropologist Dr. Ben Kracht for a brief lecture on Mayan culture and
its ties to astronomy. Shortly following, we will premiere
the full-dome show, "Tales of the Maya Skies".
Immerse yourself in the
beauty of Chichén Itzá,
Mexico,
the “seventh wonder of the
modern world.”
Listen to the story of the ancient Maya civilization.
Experience Tales of the
Maya Skies.
Admission:
- TASM
Members: $7
- Regular Admission:
$10
Reservations are required.
For more information and
to purchase tickets, contact Lesli Lewis at
(918) 834-9900 x401.
|
|
|
|
Our Lives, Our Stories
America's
Greatest Generation
Commemorative
Celebration
HOMETOWN HEROES!
In conjunction with the
exhibition TASM will host an inaugural fall fundraising event to
celebrate our hometown heroes.
On October 15, 2011, from
5:00pm to 8:00pm, guests will enjoy a rousing evening of fun, food,
and entertainment, plus
fly-ins, historic vehicles, period re-enactors and the chance to
meet some of our amazing local heroes as we share their remarkable
stories.
It will be an event to
remember as we celebrate the Greatest Generation.
Sponsorships are still
available and reservations are required! Tickets are $45 for TASM
Members, $50 for Non-Members.
Tulsa Air and Space Museum
& Planetarium is a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
organization. We depend on and thank you for your
support.
Click here to purchase tickets online!
For more
information regarding sponsorship opportunities and event tickets,
please contact Diana Edens at dedens@tulsamuseum.org
or 918.834.9900 x115.
|
|
___________________
Camps, Science Activities,
Robotics Club and MORE!
FALL
BREAK MINI-CAMPS
 Fall
Break is October 20 and 21 and for the first time, there will be concurrent
mini-camps for students in the first-third grades and older
students in the fourth-sixth grades. Robotics, airplanes, and space
toys such as segways and gyroscopes
highlight the activities planned for the mini-camps. Enroll in one
day or both days for non-traditional learning that will inspire
children to aim for the stars as they view stars in the full dome
of the planetarium as well as museum tours. Enroll online www.tulsamuseumshop.org/camp or call Jenny
Phillips at 918.834.9900 x 117.
SCIENCE
ACTIVITIES
 For the first
time, TASM offers after school science activities for students in
the second through fifth grades. The course starts October 4, is a
six week course lasting through November 8, and meets on Tuesdays
from 4:00 until 6:00pm. The Magic of Science explores the magic of
air, physics, chemistry, robotics, weather, and space. The class
promises to be a delightful entertaining method of understanding
science in a stimulating atmosphere. There are scholarships
available on a first-come-first serve basis, so register now and
let the magic begin!
ROBOTICS
CLUB
The Robotics Club is back
after a two year resting period. The club organized this year’s team on September 14 and meets every
Wednesday from 5:30 until 7:00. The team joined the First Lego
League and TASManiac members will go to
competition in November and hopefully to state competition in
December.
Visit www.TulsaAirAndSpaceMuseum.org for specific
information and enrollment.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Educational Courses at TASM!
Osher Lifelong Learning
Institute Oklahoma State
University (OLLI@OSU)
is a program of educational courses for people who want to enrich
their lives through new learning experiences. Courses on a variety of
topics are offered each semester to retirees and other adults in the
community. The fall schedule included a six week course at the Tulsa
Air and Space Museum & Planetarium called “From Take-Off to Landing.” The course focuses on how to fly an
airplane utilizing the Flight Simulator software application program
in the computer lab, but includes museum exhibits, a planetarium
show, memory or loss of, the three laws of motion, and
artifacts/memorabilia from America’s Greatest
Generation. Learning is the backbone of our society and the fountain
of youth for our brains. The courses provide students 50 years or
older an opportunity to continue learning for a lifetime.
________________________________________________________________________
|
|
Thank you
for your continued presence and support at the Museum &
Planetarium.
The Tulsa Air and Space Museum
is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving Oklahoma’s rich aerospace history and inspiring science-based
learning through discovery. Member support of the Museum’s mission impacts the lives of thousands
of students and visitors each month. We depend on and thank you for
your support.
If your membership has
expired, please call today (918) 834.9900 x 115 to renew over the
phone!
Also, remember that TASM memberships
make great family gifts for birthdays, holidays, or any special
occasion. Member benefits include: Free entry to the Museum &
Planetarium for an entire year, discounts on summer camps, birthday
parties and in the Museum Gift Shop. Plus invitations to member-only
previews, and discounts on programs and special events.
Please help us increase
awareness and promote TASM’s membership program by spreading the word
about the Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium!
If you have a group or an individual you would like us to
contact for a presentation or tour, please let us know! Or, you
can help by forwarding this ENews to a
friend or coworker who would be interested in TASM’s aerospace camps, programs and events. We
appreciate your help in getting the word out to family and friends!
|
|
DON’T FORGET TASM MEMBERS RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT
ON BIRTHDAY PARTIES
AT THE MUSEUM &
PLANETARIUM! CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR CHILD’S SPECIAL DAY!
Tulsa Air and Space Museum & Planetarium
3624 North 74th East Avenue
Tulsa, Oklahoma
74115
(918) 834-9900
http://www.tulsaairandspacemuseum.org/
Museum and
Planetarium Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Follow Us On Facebook and Twitter!
|
|
|
|
|
