The following contributions were received after
January 17 and before February 25 2015.
Members who upgraded are noted below in bold—thank you!
HALF DAY
FULL DAY
8 AM – 1 PM
8 AM – 5 PM
$125 MEMBERS, $140 NON-MEMBERS
$165 MEMBERS, $190 NON-MEMBERS
This summer, let your little campers explore the amazing world of astronomy
through unique and educational science and art experiences that encourage
discovery and inspire creativity. Children will enjoy private time under the
stars each morning in the Art & Science Museum’s state-of the-art Irene W.
Pennington Planetarium as they identify constellations, planets, and the phases
of the moon while participating in fun, interactive programs. This year’s exciting
interdisciplinary activities include making a comet, building telescopes, using
video microscopes, and exploring nanoscience and engineering. To celebrate the
International Year of Light, campers will create illuminated art and experiment
with prisms, lasers and spectrum analysis.
FRIEND
Kristine Ellinger
Daniel Gransberry
Suzanne and Griffon Hubbell
Dave Kimball
Sherry Schoen
SHEDDING
THE LIGHT
ADMISSION
ADULT
CHILD & SENIOR*
COLLEGE STUDENT*
NATIONAL
ASTRONOMY DAY
To register, e-mail Sheree Westerhaus at [email protected].
As part of the International Year
of Light, discover the importance
of light and optical technologies
in our daily lives at the Art & Science Museum’s annual
National Astronomy Day on April 25. In addition to recent
NASA discoveries and careers in astronomy, visitors
can learn about the importance of dark skies and light
pollution—topics particularly relevant to the 2015
International Year of Light.
NEW
IN THE MUSEUM
STORE
Create, invent, and be a part of the Maker
Movement! The Museum Store now carries
Makey Makey kits, Little Bits, and a selection of
books to give you the resources to launch your
imagination to infinity! In most large cities of the world, including Baton Rouge, it
is no longer possible to appreciate the true beauty of the
night sky due to light pollution. Light pollution is a form
of environmental degradation in which excessive artificial
outdoor lightings, such as street lamps, neon signs, and
illuminated sign boards, affect the natural environment
and the ecosystem. The wasteful light emitted directly
upwards or reflected upwards from poorly-designed
artificial light sources can be scattered by clouds, fog, and
pollutants like suspended particulates in the atmosphere.
The night sky is thus brightened, leading to a reduced
number of stars visible in the sky due to a decrease of the
light contrast.
ON THE COVER, FROM MONUMENTS & METAPHORS:
Conrad Albrezio, Elements of Government (Detail), 1955, mosaci tesserae glass mural, 19th Judicial District Court Building. Photographer Kevin P. Duffy.
Frank Hayden, Head of Oliver Pollock, 1979, bronze, Baton Rouge River Centre, Bernardo de Galvez Plaza. Photographer Kevin P. Duffy.
Seth Gloepainter (Julien Malland) with students from the Baton Rouge Mayor’s Office Summer Youth Employment Program, Lady Liberty (Detail),
Mural House Project, 2014, South Baton Rouge © Museum of Public Art.
Louisiana Art & Science Museum receives generous operating support from its members, the East Baton Rouge City-Parish government, the Community Fund for the Arts
Campaign, and a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation & Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana
State Arts Council. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Louisiana Art & Science Museum gratefully acknowledges the support of the following media partners
for general programming:
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CLOSED MONDAYS AND APRIL 5 (EASTER)
TUES–FRI | 10 AM – 3 PM (UNTIL 4 PM APRIL 7–10)
SAT | 10 AM – 5 PM
SUN | 1 – 4 PM
Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt, certificate of completion, and a telescope
of his or her own creation.
Registration: April 1–May 22. (Early registration is recommended as camp does
fill up fast.) Louisiana Art and Science Museum members will receive priority
registration during the month of April.
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(CHILDREN UNDER 3 MAY ATTEND THE MOON;
ALL OTHER PLANETARIUM SHOWS ARE FOR AGES 3 AND UP.)
SACRED CREATURES,
BELOVED PETS: ANCIENT
EGYPT ANIMAL MUMMIES
JUNE 15 – 19 | AGES 7 – 10 | FULL AND HALF DAY OPTIONS
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MISSION: Louisiana Art & Science Museum seeks to
enhance the understanding and appreciation of art
and science for general audiences and students by
presenting unique, educational, and entertaining
experiences that encourage discovery, inspire creativity,
and foster the pursuit of knowledge.
A LECTURE BY SALIMA IKRAM
APRIL 20 | 6 – 7:30 PM
(DOORS OPEN 5:30 PM)
AT ASTRONOMY CAMP 2015
FAMILY I
Susan and Terrance Atkinson
Angela and Kevin Beyer
Zoe Cantrelle
Darren Catallo
Jennifer Crist
Ronyell and Brandon Dodson
Mary and Jonathan Drago
Brittany and Ryan Fabre
Heather and Spencer Fields
David Grumewald
Jenny and Wade Iverstein
Discover the different types of Ancient Egyptian
animal mummies, how they were made, the
reasons they were created, and how they impact
our understanding of Ancient Egypt and its
culture.
CONNECT TO THE STARS
WITH SCIENCE AND ART
Guest speaker Salima Ikram is a world-renowned
archaeologist, author, and professor of
Egyptology at The American University in Cairo.
FAMILY II
Leilani Armstrong
Myrlene and William Axtell
Nicole May
Melissa McGehee
Jason Naquin
Rieta and Benjamin Reiser
Gordon Rush
Rebecca Sonnier
Joseph Williams
Rachel Jillson
De Ann Johnson
Tony Kirkland
Laila and Kevin Kuperman
Adrian Landry
Melissa and David Maltese
Jennifer and William Merrick
Christy Moock
Jessica and Owen Nettles
Charlene and Bill Ourso
Brittany and Seth Pace
Deborah Parker
Zoe and Justin Pickering
Amy and Louis Prejean
Linda Richter
Anna Rougeau
Natasha Seals
Michelle Slayton
Sharon Smith
Free Admission
CONTRIBUTOR
Nancy and Gerald Glahn
Kathleen and Victor Howell
LOU IS I A N A A RT & SCI E NCE MUSE UM
I R E N E W. P E N N I N GTO N P LA N ETA R I U M
NATIONAL
ASTRONOMY DAY
MEMBERS
APRIL 25 | 1 – 5 PM
THANK YOU
Stop by the Art & Science Museum on Saturday,
April 25 to help celebrate National Astronomy
Day! There will be a variety of astronomy related
activities for all ages, including exhibits and
displays, special planetarium shows, and solar
viewing (weather permitting). Learn about the
importance of dark skies, light pollution, recent
NASA discoveries, and careers in astronomy.
www.lasm.org
Included with General Admission
CONN EC T
FO RWA R D I N G SE RV I CE R EQU EST E D
APRIL
2015
18
SATURDAY
APRIL
MONUMENTS & METAPHORS
WALKING TOUR
CONTINUING ART EXHIBITIONS
APRIL 18 | 10 – 11 AM
THROUGH JUNE 21 | COLONNADE GALLERY
In conjunction with the current exhibition Monuments &
Metaphors, learn the story behind various public artworks in and
around downtown Baton Rouge through a walking tour led by local
cultural advocate & documentarian Bennett Rhodes.
This exhibition acknowledges the generous spirit and gifted art of
Emerson Bell (1931–2006), a noted painter and sculptor raised in South
Baton Rouge. The art on view is accompanied by insightful quotes by
Bell and those who knew him.
www.lasm.org
A
HITCHHIKER’S
TOUR
THROUGH
THE UNIVERSE
THROUGH JUNE 28
TUES – FRI 10 AM, 12 PM
SAT 12 PM
MONUMENTS & METAPHORS:
ART IN PUBLIC SPACES
A LECTURE BY SALIMA IKRAM
APRIL 20 | 6 – 7:30 PM (DOORS OPEN 5:30 PM)
Join us for a special lecture by Salima Ikram, a
renowned archaeologist, author, and professor
of Egyptology at The American University in Cairo.
Ikram, founder of the Animal Mummy Project at
the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, is a world-leading
expert on animal mummies and Egyptian funerary
archaeology.
20
Monuments & Metaphors spotlights some of the most endearing and
best known public art in Baton Rouge as well as new projects by The Walls
Project, the Museum of Public Art, and the Percent for Art program of the
Louisiana State Division of the Arts. Preparatory drawings, maquettes,
3D printer models, and full-scale photographs reveal how these public
works came to be, the stories they tell, and how they were made.
FROM CLAY TO BRONZE REVISITED
THROUGH JUNE 28 | SOUPÇON GALLERY
Discover the traditional lost-wax process of casting bronze as was
practiced by artist Frank Hayden, and how contemporary sculptor Brad
Bourgoyne uses modern technologies such as 3D printing to transform
this process and create a new approach.
The relationship between humans and
animals has always been complex with mutual
dependencies that are practical, psychological,
and even theological. Ancient Egyptian animal
mummies are a particular manifestation of this
complex web of inter-relations. This lecture
presents the different types of animal mummies
LASM Ibis Mummy. X-Ray, 2007, FACES Laboratory,
Louisiana State University.
(food, pets, votive offerings, sacred creatures,
and ‘other’) and explains how and why they
were made, the theological and aesthetic decisions that went into
their ‘packaging’, what each type meant to the ancient Egyptians,
how they reflect the ways in which the Egyptians interacted with
the animal world, and how even today they influence our view
of the ancient Egyptians and influence contemporary thought
and art.
Emerson Bell, Flowers and Small Figures (Detail), n.d. Mixed media on paper.
Courtesy of Ann Connelly Fine Art.
W E E K E N D FA M I LY P R O G R A M S
Weekend family programs are free to members and included in the price of general admission. Viewing & Doing Art, Engineer It and BASF Kids’ Lab
require adult participation and are offered on a first come, first served basis with registration beginning the morning of each program, and space
is limited. Groups that schedule in advance may receive confirmed reservations and discounted admission rates. Kids’ Lab participants may also
preregister Monday through noon Thursday prior to the program by e-mailing [email protected].
ENGINEER IT: WATER WORKS
AGES 6–12
FIRST DAY
25 YEARS OF THE HUBBLE SPACE
TELESCOPE
APRIL ACTIVITY:
A HAIR-RAISING EXPERIMENT
Have fun exploring the chemistry of a product
that keeps you looking your best. Together we
will observe and compare some interesting
properties of matter, such as viscosity. For
the grand finale, create and bottle your very
own hair gel. Each participant will also receive
a cool backpack with surprises inside!
APRIL 24–AUGUST 31 | UNIVERSE GALLERY
Since its launch in April 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has
provided stunning images of far-away stars, galaxies, and nebulae,
and has shed light on many of the great mysteries of the universe.
Today, HST continues to provide views of cosmic wonders never before
seen. This exhibit displays some of the most intriguing images taken
by HST over the past 25 years.
25
SCIENCE
STATION LAB
45–MINUTE SESSIONS
SAT, APRIL 11 & 25
11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM
SUN, APRIL 12 & 26
1:30 PM, 3 PM
Sponsored by BASF
Explore the wonderful world of water in this unique hands-on learning
experience for aspiring young engineers. Roll up your sleeves and work
together to make some dirty water clean again while learning about the
water filtration process and the relevance of engineering in your daily
lives. At least one adult is required to attend per every four children.
Sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers of Baton Rouge and Forte &
THROUGH JUNE 28 | TUES – SUN 2 PM
Journey to the year 2132 as we follow Carina, a young woman stationed on Mars, as she communicates with her
brother Aidan back on Earth. Experience living on a futuristic Mars colony, and ride a rover across the Martian
surface. Children and adults alike will learn about the differences between Earth and Mars and what it might be
like to live and work on another planet.
MISS TRUDY’S
TRAVELING
TRUNK SHOW
SAT 11 AM | ADALIÉ BRENT AUDITORIUM
AGES 6–12
SAT, APRIL 4 | 10 AM–2 PM
APRIL ACTIVITY: PAPER MAKING
Get ready for Earth Day with your youngsters by up-cycling old, discarded
paper products into original, creative gifts at this month’s extended
paper making workshop.
This month’s program sponsored by Georgia-Pacific
THE MOON | FAMILY SHOW
Explore our moon’s observable features, motion, and phases through this educational yet highly entertaining
show that uses popular animation styles to capture the attention of young audiences. Visitors will discover why
the moon has craters, mountains, and no atmosphere, as well as why we see the moon in the daytime sky,
why it shines, and why we see only one side of the moon. A tour of the evening night sky, pointing out seasonal
constellations and visible planets, is also included.
DOCTOR SPARK, THE ROVING
EXPLAINER ALL AGES
SAT 12–2 PM | THROUGHOUT THE MUSEUM
Celebrate the International Year of Light with Doctor Spark! Discover
what’s inside her backpack of surprises as she makes the galleries
come alive with learning and laughter.
DARK UNIVERSE
THROUGH JUNE 28 | TUES – SAT 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM | SUN 1 PM, 3 PM
The universe is a curious place, more so than we ever imagined. As scientists unravel the complexities of the
cosmos, key findings are revealing amazing new frontiers for explorations. Come along on a journey to investigate
what we already know and the mysteries we have yet to solve in Dark Universe, a new space show narrated by
astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson as your guide. This show goes beyond the night sky and into deep space to
find out how discoveries over the past 100 years have led us to two great cosmic mysteries: dark matter and dark
energy. You’ll hurtle through Jupiter’s atmosphere, peer at the web of dark matter holding galaxies together,
and watch the colorful remains of the universe’s beginnings unfold. Experience Dark Universe to celebrate
the pivotal moments that have brought us unprecedented knowledge of the universe and our place in it, and
glimpse the exciting future of cosmic exploration.
SEASONAL SKY SHOWS
Original Louisiana Art & Science Museum planetarium productions are included before some planetarium
shows. Sky Tonight and Sky Today take audiences on a tour of seasonal constellations, planets, and deep
sky objects visible in the Baton Rouge sky.
There are also original featurettes. Losing the Dark focuses on light pollution, and New Horizons explores
its spacecraft namesake’s intriguing mission to Pluto.
APRIL PROGRAMMING
KIDS’ LAB
VIEWING & DOING
ENGINEER IT: WATER
SPONSORED BY
PROGRAMMING
ART SPONSORED BY
WORKS SPONSORED BY
UNDERWRITTEN BY
THROUGH JUNE 28 | SAT 10 AM, 4 PM | SUN 4 PM
Tablada
Sing, dance, and share stories in this interactive program for young
children that explores the art and science of the seasons. This month,
join Miss Trudy and her fun-loving puppet pals Sheldon the Sheepdog
and Frederick the Mouse as they celebrate spring!
SATURDAY
Discover the fascinating science of astronomy! The Irene W. Pennington
Planetarium will host a variety of special astronomy related activities
and events—exhibits and displays, special planetarium shows, and
solar viewing (weather permitting). Learn about the importance of
dark skies, light pollution, recent NASA discoveries, and careers in
astronomy. This exciting event is included with general admission.
AGES 6 – 12
FROM THE BLUE PLANET TO THE RED PLANET
SAT, APRIL 18 | 1 PM – 2 PM
BASF KIDS’ LAB
APRIL 25 | 1 – 5 PM
C O N T I N U I N G P L A N E TA R I U M P R O G R A M S
W E E K D AY S H O W S A R E S U B J E C T T O C H A N G E .
Admission is free.
NATIONAL ASTRONOMY DAY
The Art & Science Museum’s
popular show Digital Universe
has been updated and expanded
with new digital imagery of
some of the most breathtaking
galaxies and nebulae, becoming
A Hitchhiker’s Tour through
the Universe. Go on a magic
carpet ride through the night sky,
from an up-close encounter of
the planets of our solar system,
through the stars of our Milky
Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters,
and to the edge of our observable
universe.
THROUGH JUNE 28 | MAIN GALLERIES
MONDAY
SACRED CREATURES, BELOVED PETS:
ANCIENT EGYPT ANIMAL MUMMIES
FRIDAY
CONNECT
EMERSON BELL: A TRIBUTE
Admission is free. 24
2015
The Louisiana Art & Science
Museum is fully accredited in
accordance with the standards
of excellence prescribed by the
American Alliance of Museums.