Museum of Arts & Sciences | Fall 2023

IN THIS ISSUE

LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

INTERN SPOTLIGHTS & VOLUNTEER OF THE QUARTER

MOAS FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN

REMEMBERING THE PACIFIC DURING WORLD WAR II

BY HISTORIAN, RYAN LOWRY

FALL 2023 EXHIBITIONS

FALL 2023 PROGRAM CALENDAAR

PASSPORT TO THE UNIVERSE

MOAS GUILD NEWS

BY DIANE ROGERS

World War II: Stories from the American Experience is open from October 14, 2023 through January 21, 2024.

Executive Director

TABITHA SCHMIDT

JAMES ZACHARIAS, Senior Curator of History

ERIC MAUK, Registrar and Collections Manager

MEGAN FINLEY, Research and Curatorial Assistant

ROBERT WOHLRAB, Preparator

NICOLE MESSERVY, Manager of Education

JOHN HERMAN, Education Assistant

CAITLYN MONTGOMERY, Group Tour Coordinator

SETH MAYO, Curator of Science

JASON SCHREINER, Planetarium Coordinator

CHRISTIAN TRAVERSON, Science Communicator

SAMI DUNLAP, Manager of Development

ROMAN BEREHULKA, Senior Director of Finance and Business Analytics

STEVE CONKLIN, Director of Finance

JENNIFER CAIN, Finance Associate

JENELLE CODIANNE, Director of Marketing and Public Relations

CLAIRE BRUBAKER, Marketing and Social Media Manager

CLARISSA LEON, Database Coordinator

ALEXANDRA MIDDLETON, Senior Director of Operations and Human Resources

SAVANNAH WEAVER, Director of Programs

DORIS STRNAD, Event Operations Manager

JOHN BRUCE, Security Supervisor

ANGELO PIERCE, JR., Security Training Specialist

Guest Relations Team

CATHY BLACK-BENSON, Gift Shop Coordinator

SUSAN BLANK, Guest Relations Associate

TORI CLEMENTS, Guest Relations Associate

BRIANNA LATORRE, Guest Relations Associate

EILEEN PATOCKA, Guest Relations Associate

LISA SHAW, Guest Relations Coordinator

KATIES WEDDERSTRAND, Guest Relations Associate

KATHRYN YOHE, Guest Relations Associate

Maintenance Team

DEAN CORMIER, Facilities Assistant

ISRAEL TAYLOR, Facilities Assistant

CARLOS ZELLARS, Facilities Assistant

Security Team

CALEB CANLON, Security

ANDY GION, Security

EVE GREER, Security

SHELBY JARRELL, Security

CAROL MAKKY, Security

RON MERTHE, Security

AMANDA MITCHELL, Security

ANGELO PIERCE, JR., Security

JACOB REIB, Security

ROBIN SATHOFF, Security

JEREMY STAINBROOK, Security

TABITHA SCHMIDT

This summer, MOAS completed a five-year strategic plan. The process garnered feedback from community members, our Board of Trustees, donors, volunteers, and staff. The final plan generated a great deal of conversation and has resulted in significant guideposts as the Museum moves forward. Both the Museum’s Vision and Mission statements were adjusted to strengthen the future direction and purpose:

Mission Statement: To ignite curiosity and connection to art, science, and history that creates a lasting impact with our communities.

Vision Statement: We strive to be a cornerstone of our communities where all minds are expanded and spirits are sparked, creating deeper connections to the world using the nexus of art, science, and history.

Four key goals were also established and include:

Curate excellence in the guest experience that creates and activates raving fans.

Fully integrate and unify the campus and Museum’s identity to deliver an experience ripe for discovery. Achieve a financially sustainable future through a balanced mix of operating and endowment funds.

Advance the organizational culture to be aligned, professional, and bold.

The biggest change you initially will see at MOAS is within the curation of our exhibitions. Our focus is shifting to three exhibitions/stories per year. This shift will allow us to create stronger exhibitions, build partnerships, and generate more interest in the Museum. We will be activating both the main MOAS building and the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art through this strategy. Our guests will also start to see our programs take advantage of these moments throughout the year. Embracing the diversity of our collection through art, science, and history will be the center focus as we develop interesting experiences for the community.

Editor/Art Director

JENELLE CODIANNE

Contributing Writers

RYAN LOWRY

DIANE ROGERS

If you wish to learn more, the full Strategic Plan is available online at moas.org/stategic-plan. I do hope we see you visit MOAS and the new World War II: Stories from the American Experience exhibition this fall. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for YOUR museum.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND SPONSORS

2023 EXHIBIT SPONSORS

GOLD

Abdulhussein Family

Brown & Brown, Inc.

Cici and Hyatt Brown

2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Todd Huffstickler, President

Bill Chapin, FAIA, Vice President

Dr. Kent Sharples, Assistant Vice President

Andy Watts, Treasurer

Jack White, Assistant Treasurer

Ann Phillips, Secretary

Cici Brown, Trustee Liaison

Tom Hart, Past President

Melinda Dawson

Jeri Delgado

Randy Dye

Bruce Heugel

Katherine Hurst Miller

Diane Rogers, MOAS Guild Representative

Judge Belle Schumann

Jill Simpkins

Amy Workowski

Allison Morris Zacharias

HONORARY TRUSTEES

Miriam Blickman

Anderson Bouchelle (Deceased)

J. Hyatt Brown

Alys Clancy (Deceased)

Tippen Davidson (Deceased)

Susan Root Feibleman (Deceased)

Thurman Gillespy, Jr., MD (Deceased)

Herbert Kerman (Deceased)

Chapman Root (Deceased)

Jan Thompson (Deceased)

Executive Director Emeritus

Gary R. Libby

Daytona Beach News-Journal

Destination Daytona Beach

Guild of the Museum of Arts & Sciences

Halifax Health

ICI Homes

NASCAR Zgraph, Inc.

SILVER

Cobb Cole

Gene and Diane Rogers

CTO Realty Growth, Inc.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Jon Hall Chevrolet

BRONZE

Bahama House

Bomar Construction, Inc.

Giles Electric Company

L. Gale Lemerand and Jill Simpkins

Stuart and Lisa Sixma

David and Toni Slick

ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

The Museum of Arts and Sciences is a not-for-profit educational institution, chartered by the State of Florida in 1962 and accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Museum collections and research include Cuban and Florida art, American fine and decorative arts, European fine and decorative arts, pre-Columbian and African artifacts, Pleistocene fossils, Florida history and regional natural history. Permanent and changing exhibitions, lectures, and classes highlight educational programs. The Museum houses changing arts and sciences exhibition galleries, permanent collection galleries, a gallery of American art, paintings, decorative arts and furniture, the Charles and Linda Williams Children’s Museum, the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, the Cuban Fine and Folk Art Museum, the Lowell and Nancy Lohman Family Planetarium, library, the Frischer Sculpture Garden, maintains nature trails in a 90-acre preserve in adjacent Tuscawilla Park, and operates Gamble Place in Port Orange.

The Museum of Arts and Sciences is recognized by the State of Florida as a cultural institution and receives major funding from the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

Major Museum programs and activities for members, school children and the general public are also supported by grants from the County of Volusia, the Guild of the Museum of Arts & Sciences, Elfun Community Fund, and over 30 Major Sponsors from the community.

MUSEUM HOURS:

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday

The Museum of Arts and Sciences is committed to the Americans with Disabilities Act by making our facility and programs accessible to all people. If you have any special requirements, suggestions, or recommendations, please contact our representative, Executive Director, Andrew Sandall, at 386.255.0285. If you prefer, you may contact the Cultural Council of Volusia County representative at 386.257.6000, or the Division of Cultural Affairs, The Capitol, Tallahassee 850.487.2980, or TT 850.488.5779.

Arts & Sciences is digitally published quarterly by the Museum of Arts & Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114, telephone 386.255.0285, website www.moas.org.

ADVERTISING INQUIRIES

All inquiries regarding advertising should be directed to the MOAS Marketing and Public Relations Department at 386.255.0285, ext. 320.

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Intern Spotlights

CAITLIN O'MALLEY - Curatorial Intern

Caitlin is currently a senior attending the University of St. Thomas majoring in Art History and Studio Art. Since she was young, Caitlin was drawn to art museums. She was enchanted by all of the art and enjoyed reading about the artists' lives and meaning behind their pieces. One of her favorite things about museums is how they are able to provide people with an opportunity to learn about many different topics and forms of art. Through her internship, Caitlin looked forward to gaining practical knowledge on the inner workings of museums. In her free time, she enjoys reading novels, working on art pieces, and researching topics that interest her, such as practices and various global artforms and cultures.

ABBY WYATT - Education Intern

Abby attends school at James Madison University and is majoring in Earth Science. She came to the Museum as an intern through the Smithsonian Internship where she spent five weeks at home, and three weeks in person at the Museum. One of Abby's favorite things about Museums is that you can explore a range of topics and interests all in one place. They also provide a welcoming environment for people to learn new things. During her internship, Abby wanted to gain more insight into the behind-the-scenes work of museums, and was definitely able to experience this at MOAS. She was also excited to connect with peers from other schools that had similar interests. In her free time, Abby loves to read and cook. Whether she is by herself or with friends, books and food give her joy!

CARLA BAREFOOT - Education Intern

Carla is a senior attending the University of Virginia majoring in Youth and Social Innovation and minoring in Global Studies in Education. She came to the Museum as an intern through the Smithsonian Internship that pairs college students to Smithsonian Affiliate Museums. One of her favorite things about museums is that there is no age limit to who can enjoy exhibits and learn new things. They are as much fun for kids as they are for grown adults. Through her internship she was looking foward to gaining insight into how museums are organized, run, and some of the challenges that are faced. More specifically, she was interested in learning about the opportunities for youth engagement created by museums. In her spare time, Carla enjoys learning about different countries by watching the media they create. She is currently exploring her 93rd country - the Netherlands!

VOLUNTEER of the Quarter

JIM KOTAS

Jim was born in South Dakota and received an electrical engineering degree from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and began his career working for GE at Cape Kennedy in 1968 on the Apollo program, later transferring to Daytona Beach. During his career with GE and Lockheed Martin he was responsible for many complex aerospace technology programs including development of some of the first realistic visual flight simulators and real time mission rehearsal systems. Jim retired in 2002 as Director of Navy Programs for Lockheed Martin. Since retirement Jim has been involved in many community volunteer programs and is President of the Florida Elfun group and local GE Volunteers organization which annually provides thousands of hours of volunteer suppport to its partners such as the Museum of Arts & Sciences, Halifax Habitat for Humanity, R J Longstreet Elementary School, and other local children's and non-profit organizations. He has led the GE Volunteers in a long term partnership with MOAS since 2003, recruiting multiple local business partners to help build hands-on science exhibits for the children's GE Volunteer Exhibit Hall at the Museum. Jim has received several community volunteer awards and the GE Volunteers received the Community Service Award from the Museum of Arts & Sciences in 2022.

Strategic Plan 2023-2029

Mission Statement

To ignite curiosity and connection to art, science, and history that creates a lasting impact with our communities.

Vision

We strive to be a cornerstone of our communities where all minds are expanded and spirits are sparked, creating deeper connections to the world using the nexus of art, science, and history.

Major Roles

The major roles of the Museum of Arts & Sciences are to educate, steward and preserve, and partner.

Goals

Curate excellence in the guest experience that creates and activates raving fans.

Fully integrate and unify the campus and Museum’s identity to deliver an experience ripe for discovery.

Achieve a financially sustainable future through a balanced mix of operating and endowment funds.

Advance the organizational culture to be aligned, professional, and bold.

KEY STRATEGIC ISSUE CORE STRATEGIES

Experience

How do we develop an ongoing and meaningful guest-centric experience that WOWs and has lasting impact?

Campus

How do we optimize and elevate a holistic campus experience?

Financial

How do we build, adapt, and sustain our operating budget and endowments for a bold future?

1. Develop and implement a programming activation strategy.

2. Create and implement an interpretative strategy that connects and provides meaning between the Museum’s collections, exhibitions, and programming departments.

3. Develop and implement a collections and exhibition strategy that supports our mission of being the nexus of art, science, and history.

Team

How do we foster an aligned culture that supports a bold future that engages community?

1. Develop and implement a Master plan that integrates and unites the campus experience.

2. Create and implement a comprehensive brand strategy.

1. Create and implement a fund development plan focused on growing annual contributions on an incremental basis.

2. Develop new ways of enerating earned income.

3. Revise and grow our endowment and capital strategy.

4. Modernize the Museum’s financial management systems and processes.

1. Build an effective human capital strategy that supports our strategic direction and growth (includes succession planning).

2. Reevaluate, refine, and grow our volunteer engagement stategy.

3. Develop and implement a Board development plan that supports our growth strategy (including succession planning).

4. Identify, build, and leverage strategic partnerships that ensure deep engagement and longevity.

5. Develop and enhance a holistic customer service strategy.

In the history of warfare, no other time in human conflict has resembled the Pacific War. It was a misunderstood part of World War II in the minds of the American public and continues to be today. The clash of cultural, language, ideological, and geographical barriers that existed in the 1940s between the United States and Japan made the war in the Pacific largely misinterpreted as well as brutal. It was also a side that saw some of the war’s most controversial decisions such as President Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066 which interned Japanese Americans in the United States, or the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

T he battlefields were no exception. Unlike facing Nazi Germany, the Allies found an enemy in the Japanese soldier that made the Pacific Theater an untethered spiral of cruelty on the hotly contested islands all the way to Japan. Japanese soldiers did not surrender or treat prisoners with respect, and rather to the contrary. The Kamikaze attacks added to the horror of the campaign as inexperienced Japanese pilots with three weeks of training slammed their planes into U.S. warships in the last year of the war, a spectacle that horrified many.

The journey from burning wrecks at Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay for the surrender was not an easy one and the serious nature of fighting that culminated in the use of the world’s first atomic bomb is a prime reason why I write this article on this subject. I hope to bring more focus and clarity to what exactly happened in the Pacific so the public can understand why Americans fought and died there. We remember the Pacific today by its famous places and people: Midway, Guadalcanal, the U.S.S. Indianapolis, Hiroshima, Pearl Harbor,

Douglas MacArthur, Hideki Tojo, the flag-raising on Iwo Jima, and many more. We also remember it through memorials and museums such as the Marine Corps War Memorial in Washington D.C. and the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas. However, despite our best efforts, it can be a tough story to tell.

During the exhibit World War II: Stories of the American Experience , I wanted to provide the greatest educational experience possible through these artifacts and stories that were involved in all aspects of this crucible, covered campaign by campaign. Each section of the exhibit covers specific battles to provide a three-dimensional experience that draws people into the stories of the individuals who were there and contemplates the silent witnesses on display as if you are following the journey from Pearl Harbor to final victory. For me, it was always the survivors and the artifacts that were the most authentic way to experience history.

Ryan Lowry holds veteran Lieutenant Thad Blanton's Distinguished Flying Cross that was awarded to him for the Doolittle Raid.

When studying history, we learn about primary and secondary sources. Primary sources can be defined as raw materials of history, such as first-hand historical accounts or letters, documents, diaries, and other objects. These are the sole focus of the study of the historical timeline as these are objects or accounts directly from that time. Secondary sources on the other hand are how we interpret and analyze these primary sources. These are the books that are written about a particular time in history using the primary source material. A good way to distinguish these

two is the analogy of Pliny the Younger and the account of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. We have Pliny the Younger’s testimony of the eruption of which he is famous for. This is the primary source material. The books published about Pliny’s life and the various interpretations of the eruption through his testimony are the secondary sources. It is perhaps the reason why museums are some of the most trusted institutions in the world as they are the repositories of primary source material for the public to study, research, and conduct methods of interpreting the past. Without the

primary sources, it would be difficult to continue creating secondary sources. This is why we save artifacts.

While working in the development of the exhibit, I had the pleasure of meeting some wonderful people along the way to help construct the Pacific War narrative. One example was the daughter of Thad Blanton who was a copilot in the famous Doolittle Raid on Japan. As we interviewed her for the exhibit and as the artifacts from this incredible moment in American history were in front of me, I

Senior Curator of History, Zach Zacharias and Ryan Lowry hold a parachute fragment used by veteran Lieutenant Thad Blanton when he parachuted into occupied China shortly after the Doolittle Raid on April 18, 1942.

literally got goosebumps knowing the significance of it all. A folded American flag here, newspaper articles of James Doolittle there, and a recognizable patch sitting amongst some other textiles. It was an amazing experience I will take with me forever. The Doolittle Raid which occurred on April 18, 1942, changed the American perception of victory after so many defeats in the early months of the war. Eighty volunteers signed up to fly B-25 Mitchell Medium bombers off the U.S. aircraft carrier U.S.S. Hornet within striking distance of Tokyo, an absurd idea at the time, but one the Japanese never saw coming. It did little actual damage to the Japanese infrastructure in the city, but the psychological framework of the war changed. It was one of the greatest morale-boosting moments of the Second World War for the American people and knowing that we were in the company of such amazing artifacts that were serving to really delve into Mr. Blanton’s life as well as have the chance to tell this story, it was a second to none opportunity.

Throughout the exhibit, you will see small QR co des, each one containing the personal accounts of the men and women who owned the objects you will see on display. You can hear Charles Serios’ gripping account with a Japanese officer on Iwo Jima as you see the very same Samurai

sword he picked up in the struggle or details of the destruction of Nagasaki from a U.S. Marine who found the only piece of paper that did not burn from the atomic bomb on August 9, 1945. With the firsthand accounts of the survivors and the articles close by, you can feel the gravity of the moment as well as the realism of what is in front of you. Although it’s already a humbling feeling to know that an object may have been at an important moment in history, it’s a whole other understanding to hear the survivor discuss the object in detail. Over twenty years of acquiring artifacts, this is why I placed a particular emphasis on saving every fragment of history and the story possible if one existed. Severing the connection between the history and the object could be an irreparable one.

It has been eighty-one years since the attack on Pearl Harbor and today, we still remember the Pacific as the war that was the ultimate conclusion to what began in Hawaii. As we reflect on World War II, the Pacific Campaign has held a historical memory that never became as prominent as the European Theater, but nonetheless, the sacrifices of those who were there resonates through time. The survivors and the fallen still stand as the symbol of what it took to win one of the toughest wars in world history and avenge an American defeat that roused a nation to ultimate victory.

Lieutenant Thad Blanton's American "Blood Chit" he used in World War II. This would have been worn on his jacket.

FALL EXHIBITS

VISIONS OF VISIONARIES: BEAUX ARTS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

OPEN THROUGH NOVEMBER 19, 2023

ROOT HALL

A visionary is a person who uses the mind creatively. They tend to be idealistic, imaginative, dreamers, romantic, fantastic, far-sighted, and conceptual. Their ideas exist in the imagination only. As you take a visionary journey through these selected works by Beaux Arts you are encouraged to consider the ideation behind each work of art. From where do these ideas come from? How were they conceived? Are they part of a dream, an experience, or an idea floating in the atmosphere? Many are other worldly. Each artist who has contributed to this magnificent Beaux Arts exhibition has shared their own unique visions for you to embrace. Image caption: Jean Banas, At Ease, acrylic.

WORLD WAR II: STOREIS FROM THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

OPEN OCTOBER 14, 2023

THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2024

EDWARD E. AND JANE B. FORD GALLERY

How do the stories of the Second World War live on from generation to generation? This exhibit shares rare artifacts and the very personal memories of those who owned them. Explore the three theaters of operation: Europe, the Pacific, and the Home Front through over 100 artifacts and images from the collection of historian, Ryan Lowry.

Wings of History: World War II Aviation Art of John D. Shaw

OPEN OCTOBER 14, 2023

THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2024

KARSHAN CENTER OF GRAPHIC ART Military Aviation artist John Shaw features America’s heroes of the Air in WWII through his dramatic paintings. Since the early 90s, Shaw has worked firsthand with many living veterans, seeking their input for the compositions of his work, with the goal of depicting their experiences with historical accuracy and keeping their legacies alive. An internationally recognized aviation artist, some of Shaw’s original oil paintings are in the collection of past presidents, the Pentagon, military museums, and private collectors, and prints of many of these scenes have become some of the most sought-after limited editions of their types. This exhibit features custom-embellished canvas reproductions of many of Shaw’s World War II scenes, arranged chronologically from 1941 through the war’s end in 1945. Image Credit: Task Force 50 to Rabaul by John Shaw.

Volusia County

Scenes from Volusia County and the importance of art schools and art venues in the development of culture within the county. Featured painting: South Beach Street, Daytona, James Ralph Wilcox, Volusia County

The Seminole and the Everglades

FRANCE FAMILY GALLERY

The Everglades is a region of tropical wetlands that occupies the southern portion of Florida. Water leaving the vast, shallow Lake Okeechobee in the wet season forms a slow-moving river 60 miles wide and over 100 miles long. Human habitation in the southern portion of the Florida peninsula dates from 15,000 years ago. The region was dominated by the native Calusa and Tequesta tribes. After European colonization, both tribes declined. The Seminole nation emerged out of groups of Native Americans, mostly Creek, from what are now the northern Muscogee peoples. Artists from the early 19th century on have found the visual characteristics of the people and the land compelling subjects for artworks. Featured painting: James F. Hutchinson; Seminole Man, 1992

Key West: Southernmost USA

A. WORLEY BROWN & FAMILY GALLERY

SENA H. & THOMAS ZANE GALLERY

Key West is an island located at the end of the Florida Keys, a chain of small, coral islands off the southern sip of Florida. It is the southern most point of the continental United States. The works in this exhibition demonstrate the variety of media that has been employed by artist to capture the events and scenes throughout Key West. Featured painting: Dock Scene, ca. 1980, William Nelson, oil on canvas

Florida Weather

FRANCE FAMILY GALLERY

Experience a myriad of Florida weather in just one day. The Florida Weather gallery offers a look at Florida weather as represented by art. Featured painting: Naomi Duckman (Furth); Storm on Seven Mile Bridge, Florida Keys, 1935

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FALL PROGRAMS

Museum Notice: Please note that any of these events are subject to change or cancellation. Please check the event calendar at MOAS.org for the latest updates on these upcoming events.

October

Friday, October 13

10:00am-5:00pm

Member-Only Exhibition Preview for World War II: Stories from the American Experience A member-only preview of the new exhibition World War II: Stories from the American Experience. How do the stories of the Second World War live on from generation to generation? This exhibit shares rare artifacts and the very personal memories of those who owned them. Explore the three theaters of operation: Europe, the Pacific, and the Home Front through over 100 artifacts and images from the collection of historian, Ryan Lowry. Take a tour of the World War II exhibit with Senior Curator of History, Zach Zacharias at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Open only to MOAS Members.

Saturday, October 14

11:30am-3:00pm

Solar Observing Day

Join us in the Lohman Planetarium for a day of solar observing! While Florida is not in the direct path of totality of the annular solar eclipse, we will still be able to view a 50% covered Sun. Weather permitting, we will safely peer at the Sun with a specially modified telescope in the MOAS Courtyard, while the Sun will feature as the star of the planetarium shows for the day.

11:52am: Start of eclipse

1:25pm: Maximum eclipse (50% coverage visible from Florida)

3:01pm: End of eclipse

Outdoor telescope viewing is free for the public. Lohman Planetarium shows are free for members or included with the price of museum admission.

Saturday, October 14

2:00pm-3:00pm

Talk and Walk: World War II: Stories from the American Experience

Join Ryan Lowry and learn about the World War II artifacts from the Ryan Lowry Collection. Ryan Lowry has collected over 10,000 World War II artifacts and many of his most important historical items are on display, Journey through time to European, Pacific and Homefront theaters of operations and learn about World War II on a personal level. Free for members or with paid museum admission.

Saturday, October 14

7:00pm-10:00pm

Second Saturday Laser Rock Concerts Rock-out monthly during one of the Museum's Second Saturday Laser Rock Concerts in the Lohman Planetarium.

7:00pm: Fright Light Laser Show

8:00pm: Rush 2112

9:00pm: Laser Queen

Seating is limited. Advanced purchase of tickets is recommended by calling the Museum at 386-255-0285 or at MOAS.org.

$4.00 per show for members, $5.00 per show for non-members.

Wednesday, October 18

3:00pm-4:00pm

Coffee, Chocolates, and Collections | World War II: Stories from the American Experience Join Senior Curator of History J. Zach Zacharias for a fun afternoon of history, chocolates, coffee or adult beverage. Learn about the amazing artifacts on display from the Ryan Lowry Collection. Stories of heroism from the European, Pacific, and Homefront theaters will be highlighted in this comprehensive collection of World War II artifacts. Seating is limited. Advanced RSVP is required by visiting MOAS. org or by calling the Museum at 386-255-0285. Please note there will be no refunds after October 11. $15.00 for members, $20.00 for non-members.

Thursday, October 19

2:00pm-3:30pm

Florida Vistas Book Club: Oranges by John

McPhee

Join us for our next Florida history book club meeting at the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art where we will be discussing Oranges. A classic of reportage, Oranges was first conceived as a short magazine article about oranges and orange juice, but the author kept encountering so much irresistible information that he eventually found that he had in fact written a book. It contains sketches of orange growers, orange botanists, orange pickers, orange packers, early settlers on Florida's Indian River, the first orange barons, modern concentrate makers, and a fascinating profile of Ben Hill Griffin of Frostproof, Florida who may be the last of the individual orange barons. McPhee's astonishing book has an almost narrative progression, is immensely readable, and is frequently amusing. Louis XIV hung tapestries of oranges in the halls of Versailles, because oranges and orange trees were the symbols of his nature and his reign. This book, in a sense, is a tapestry of oranges, too―with elements in it that range from the great orangeries of European monarchs to a custom of people in the modern Caribbean who split oranges and clean floors with them, one half in each hand. RSVP by calling the Museum at 386-255-0285 or register online. Free for members, $5.00 for non-members.

Thursday, October 19 5:30pm-7:30pm

Wine Tasting: Wines of Italy

Join us at the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art for our wine tasting series with S.R. Perrott. Spend the evening among friends while you sip up knowledge on swirling, tasting, and describing wine while learning about different pairings of light appetizers from Ravish Catering. This quarter's theme features wines of Italy. Please note that this event is for ages 21 and older. The doors for the event will open at 5:00pm. If you have allergies and/or seating requests, they must be listed when registering. No refunds or changes will be permitted after October 12, 2023. Purchase your admission online at MOAS.org or call the Museum at 386-255-0285 to reserve your spot. $35.00 for members, $45.00 for non-members.

Friday, October 20

2:00pm-3:00pm

Porch Talk at Gamble Place: The Life and Times of James Gamble

Join Senior Curator of History, Zach Zacharias on the porch at Gamble Place in Port Orange to discover the life and times of one of Florida's first snowbirds, James Norris Gamble of Proctor and Gamble fame. Gamble built his hunting lodge and retreat on the pristine Spruce Creek River. Tour all of the buildings, including the famous Black Forest Cottage, based on the movie Snow White and the Seven DwarfsPurchase your admission online at MOAS.org or call the Museum at 386-255-0285 to reserve your spot. $5.00 for members, $10.00 for non-members.

Saturday, October 21

10:00am-5:00pm (Exact Time is TBD)

Centennial of the Planetarium

Join us in the Lohman Planetarium to celebrate the anniversary of the first ever planetarium. Unveiled to the public exactly 100 years ago in 1923 in Jena, Germany, the world’s first star projector brought the sky down to Earth. Our festivities will include a live stream from Germany and planetariums around the world, as well as a guided tour of the Minolta Optomechanical MS10 analog star projector from the previous MOAS planetarium by Curator of Science Seth Mayo. Please check back for times and details as we get closer to the event.

Free for members or with paid museum admission.

Wednesday, October 25

12:00pm-1:30pm

Lunch and Learn: World War II: Stories from the American Experience

Join Senior Curator of History J. Zach Zacharias at the Museum of Arts & Sciences and learn about the history of World War II through a collection of artifacts from every theater of operation European, Pacific, and the Homefront. Hear stories of heroism, bravery, and tragedy. Space is limited and advanced RSVP and paid lunch are required. Register online at MOAS.org or call the Museum at 386-255-0285. Please note there will be no refunds after October 18.

Members: Lecture is free plus $11.25 lunch.

Non-members: Lecture is $10.00 plus $11.25 lunch.

Friday, October 27

2:00pm-3:00pm

Hiawatha Florida History Hour | Peculiar People in Florida History

Join Senior Curator of Education, Zach Zacharias, in the Root Family Museum Train Station for this fun and exciting program. This entertaining talk features many of the famously peculiar people found in Florida's history and their crazy ideas and plots to make a fortune! Learn about Napoleon Bonaparte’s nephew Prince Achille Murat as he made Florida his permanent home after he was exiled from France; crazy cracker cowboy Bone Mizell; soldier of fortune William Augustus Bowles; Denys Rolle of Rolles Town, and many more! Enjoy a selection of adult beverages and snacks after the program. Space is limited. RSVP online at MOAS.org or by calling the Museum at 386-2550285. Please note there will be no refunds after October 20.

$20.00 for members, $25.00 for non-members.

Friday, October 27

6:30pm-8:30pm

Bonkerz Comedy Night

Join us at the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art for a fun night with Bonkerz Comedy Club featuring Bill "Bull" Ohse as seen on Last Comic Standing, with a special guest. Bill “Bull” Ohse started his comedy career in front of an audience of four on Sept. 11th 2002, the one year anniversary of the trade center bombings, possibly the most difficult night in history to get a laugh, in spite of his uphill battle, he did well. He has been endowed with a large sense of humor that has kept him in comedy clubs throughout Florida. Like the animal, Bull dominated in NBC's "Last Comic Standing" in 2011. Come find out what made this stag champion over them all! Doors open at 6:00pm. This comedy show is recommended for those ages 18 and older. Seating is limited and advanced RSVP is strongly encouraged by visiting MOAS.org or by calling the Museum at 386-255-0285. $15.00 for members, $17.00 for non-members.

Friday, October 27 7:00pm-10:00pm

MOAS Night Sky Festival

Join us at MOAS and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as we celebrate the wonders of astronomy and the night sky for Florida’s most exciting star party. Stop by MOAS for our Night Sky Festival as we peer through a wide variety of telescopes set up outside on the front entrance courtyard. The autumnal equinox sky is in full view as we observe the half Moon, Saturn, The Summer Triangle, and much more. Throughout the evening, we will be performing live outdoor sky tours with green laser pointers, presenting astronomy programs in the Lohman Planetarium, and conducting hands-on activities around the Museum.

Make sure to also include a trip to the nearby ERAU campus for their Astronomy Open House where you will find telescope tours, astronomy presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and have an opportunity to look through one of the largest publicly accessible telescopes in the southeastern United States. Check ERAU’s website for more information about this event: https://observatory.db.erau.edu.

The outdoor portion of the MOAS Night Sky Festival is free and is weather permitting. Parking is limited. Planetarium shows have limited seating and are firstcome, first-served. This program partnership brings together the primary astronomy and space education facilities in the Daytona Beach area, highlighting the ERAU Observatory and MOAS Lohman Planetarium.

Schedule:

7:00pm: Live "The Sky Tonight" Show

8:00pm: Live "Flight Through the Universe" Show

9:00pm: Live "The Sky Tonight" Show

Planetarium shows are free for members, $5.00 for non-members and free for children 5 and under.

Saturday, October 28

6:00pm-11:00pm

Night of the Paranormal

Join us at the Museum of Arts & Sciences for the premier adult Halloween event in Daytona Beach. Night of the Paranormal features spooky presentations all night long as well as exhibitors ranging from tarot card readers and psychics, to paranormal societies. This event is for ages 18 and older. Full event schedule can be found at MOAS.org. $10.00 for members, $15.00 for non-members.

November

Friday, November 3

7:00pm-9:00pm

Night Sky Viewing at Gamble Place

Join the Lohman Planetarium to view the fall stars and constellations in the dark night skies of Gamble Place in Port Orange. The gas giants, Saturn and Jupiter, will make appearances as we learn about the wonders of our solar system. Parking is limited. To aid in our planning, advanced registration online is recommended. Admission is free. Donations are encouraged.

Wednesday, November 8

3:00pm-4:00pm

Coffee, Chocolates, and Collections: World War II: Stories from the American Experience

Join Senior Curator of History J. Zach Zacharias for a fun afternoon of history, chocolates, coffee or adult beverage. Learn about the amazing artifacts on display from the Ryan Lowry Collection. Stories of heroism from the European, Pacific, and Homefront theaters will be highlighted in this comprehensive collection of World War II artifacts. Seating is limited. Advanced RSVP is required by visiting MOAS. org or by calling the Museum at 386-255-0285. Please note there will be no refunds after November 1.

$15.00 for members, $20.00 for non-members.

Thursday, November 9

6:30pm-8:00pm

Night of Jazz at the Museum with Cody McCafferty: World War II

Join us in the Root Family Auditorium at MOAS for an evening presentation by the Cody McCafferty Septet with special guest NYC Jazz singer & composer, Ashley Pezzotti. Take a glimpse into the past with an evening that transports you to the swinging' sounds of the 1940s! Experience the music that boosted morale of the country and provided an aspect of freedom to a country caught in war. With a 17-piece classic big band providing the sights and sounds for the night, expect to have an unforgettable night! The event will feature some classic tunes by great American composers like Count Basie, Duke Ellington and many more, alongside original works from members of the band! You won't want to miss this one! Doors and bar open at 6:00pm. Seating is limited and advanced registration is recommended by visiting MOAS.org or by calling 386-255-0285. Please note there will be no refunds after November 2. $25.00 for members, $30.00 for non-members.

Friday, November 10

5:00pm-7:00pm

Veteran's Day Celebration with the USO

“I WANT YOU” to join us for an evening of cocktails and exclusive tours as we commemorate Veterans Day at MOAS. Take in gallery tours of our new exhibit – World War II: Stories from the American Experience with MOAS Senior Curator of History James “Zach” Zacharias and historian Ryan Lowry, as they guide you through over 100 artifacts, some quite unusual and rare. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks, featuring classic recipes from the World War II era home front. The USO (United Service Organizations) will be lending their support as well. Military members past and present are invited to wear their uniforms.

5:00pm Cocktail hour, featuring home-frontinspired food and drinks.

6:00pm Gallery tours by Senior Curator of History with James “Zach” Zacharias and historian Ryan Lowry.

A portion of proceeds from this event will go directly to the USO. Advanced RSVP is required by calling 386-255-0285 or registering online. Please note there will be no refunds after November 3.

$25.00 for members, $30.00 for non-members. Additional donations are encouraged.

Friday, November 10

7:00pm-10:00pm

Movie Night in the Lohman Planetarium: Saving Private Ryan Omaha Beach, Normandy, 1944. 2nd Ranger Battalion Captain John H. Miller (Tom Hanks) takes command of the surviving soldiers of the beach invasion. His mission: to trek through hostile enemy territory and extract Private James Ryan (Matt Damon) from the war after all of his brothers are killed in action. Often ranked as the greatest war film of all time, Saving Private Ryan offers an unflinching and unforgettable look at World War II.

This film will be displayed in 16:9 aspect ratio on the Planetarium dome in stunning 4K Ultra high definition. Popcorn and snacks will be available at the concession stand. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event start time. Advanced purchase of tickets is recommended. Purchase admission online at MOAS. org or call the Museum at 386-255-0285 to purchase and reserve your seat. $10.00 for members, $12.00 for non-members.

Saturday, November 11

3:00pm-4:30pm

An Afternoon with World War II History: The Great Crusade - America's Fight Against Hitler

Join us in the Root Family Auditorium for an afternoon with World War II history with collector, Ryan Lowry. It all began with storming the shores of North Africa in 1942. The United States joined the war against the Nazis shortly after Pearl Harbor fighting its way towards Berlin. It fought hard at Sicily, in the mountains of Italy, landing on the beaches of Normandy in France, fighting in Belgium and Holland, finally making its way into Germany by 1945. Overall, America's journey became a story of triumph and liberation as it crossed Europe. Learn about this journey America takes in its great crusade across the European continent. Free for members or with paid museum admission.

Saturday, November 11

7:00pm-10:00pm

Summer Saturday Laser Rock Concerts

Rock-out monthly during one of the Museum's Second Saturday Laser Rock Concerts in the Lohman Planetarium.

7:00pm: Electrolaze

8:00pm: Laser Beatles

9:00pm: Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon Seating is limited. Advanced purchase of tickets is recommended by calling the Museum at 386-255-0285 or at MOAS.org.

$4.00 per show for members, $5.00 per show for nonmembers.

Thursday, November 16

2:00pm-3:30pm

Florida Vistas Book Club: A Tropical Frontier: Tales of Old Florida by Tim Robinson

Join us for our next Florida history book club meeting at the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art where we will be discussing A Tropical Frontier: Tales of Old Florida. The Southern Frontier: A roadless, watery wilderness, uninviting to all but the most stouthearted and adventurous. As great cities were springing up in places like St. Louis, Denver, and San Francisco, the lower peninsula of Florida endured. Here, the panther, the alligator, and the bald eagle remained safe from the restless, meddlesome hands of civilization, continuing as they had for eons past. Renegade Indians, pirates, hurricanes, and man-eating animals - not to mention venomous snakes and bloodthirsty hordes of mosquitoes - reigned supreme. It took a certain kind of person to boldly venture into such an inhospitable environment where a man had only himself and his family upon which to depend. It took men and women with not only vision, but backbone and grit, people like the MacLeods, Dawsons, and Hackensaws, true pioneers who confronted whatever came their way, together, as a family. From shipwrecks to Indian uprisings to buried treasure, blockade runners to murderous beach tramps, and the sad, lonely life of the solitary beachcomber, Tales of Old Florida takes the reader back to a singular time and place that will never be seen again. Above all, Tales of Old Florida is an epic saga of survival and prosperity, love and love lost, and most important, the power of the human spirit to prevail. RSVP by calling the Museum at 386-2550285 or register online. Free for members, $5.00 for future members.

Thursday, November 16

6:00pm-8:00pm

Collection Conversations with the Director: The Brown Collection

Join our Executive Director, Tabitha Schmidt, for a relaxed, informal conversation about the Museum's collection. This seated experience in MOAS's permanent galleries will engage and focus attendees in a meaningful dialogue and discovery of key works of art at the Museum. Spend the first hour in the galleries and the second hour at a relaxed reception for socializing. Each registration includes two drink tickets.

Space is limited. Advanced registration is required by calling the Museum at 386-2550285 or visiting MOAS.org. Please note there will be no refunds after November 9.

$20.00 for members, $25.00 for non-members.

Friday, November 17

6:30pm-8:30pm

Bonkerz Comedy Night

Join us at the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art for a fun night with Bonkerz Comedy Club featuring Matt McClowry as seen on FOX's Laughs and Gotham Comedy Live, with a special guest. With his towering frame, faintly sinister good looks, and a mild case of Asperger syndrome, Matt McClowry does not easily fit the stereotypical image of a stand-up comic. But after a few moments of watching him on stage, it’s clear he’s a natural; with a laconic yet still faintly annoyed delivery underscoring sharply observed gripes about a host of modern absurdities. Originally from Detroit where he was voted “Best Local Comic” by the Metro Times, Matt now making his home in New York City, and has been receiving national exposure,

touring coast to coast as well as posting appearances at many prestigious comedy festivals, like the Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival with Dave Chappelle, and racking up contest victories at the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival in Atlanta as well the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas, and The San Francisco Comedy Competition. He has appeared on the AXS TV series “Gotham Comedy Live”, was a member of primary cast of the FOX series "Laughs", and his album, “Uncomfortable” can be heard on Pandora, Spotify, and SiriusXM. Doors open at 6:00pm. This comedy show is recommended for those ages 18 and older. Seating is limited and advanced RSVP is strongly encouraged by visiting MOAS.org or by calling the Museum at 386-255-0285.

$15.00 for members, $17.00 for non-members.

Friday, November 17

7:00pm-10:00pm

MOAS Night Sky Festival

Join us at MOAS and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as we celebrate the wonders of astronomy and the night sky for Florida’s most exciting star party.

Stop by MOAS for our Night Sky Festival as we peer through a wide variety of telescopes set up outside on the front entrance courtyard. The autumnal equinox sky is in full view as we observe the half Moon, Saturn, The Summer Triangle, and much more. Throughout the evening, we will be performing live outdoor sky tours with green laser pointers, presenting astronomy programs in the Lohman Planetarium, and conducting hands-on activities around the Museum.

Make sure to also include a trip to the nearby ERAU campus for their Astronomy Open House where you will find telescope tours, astronomy presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and have an opportunity to look through one of the largest publicly accessible telescopes in the southeastern United States. Check ERAU’s website for more information about this event: https://observatory. db.erau.edu.

The outdoor portion of the MOAS Night Sky Festival is free and is weather permitting. Parking is limited. Planetarium shows have limited seating and are first-come, first-served. This program partnership brings together the primary astronomy and space education facilities in the Daytona Beach area, highlighting the ERAU Observatory and MOAS Lohman Planetarium.

Schedule:

7:00pm: Live "The Sky Tonight" Show

8:00pm: Live "Flight Through the Solar System" Show

9:00pm: Live "The Sky Tonight" Show

Planetarium shows are free for members, $5.00 for non-members and free for children 5 and under.

Wednesday, November 29

12:00pm-1:30pm

Lunch and Learn: World War II: Stories from the American Experience - Pacific Island Hopping The Pacific War's unique nature of island hopping has been matched before or since. In order for the United States to defeat Japan, it would take massive logistical capability to conquer many of the Japanese held islands across the Pacific Ocean all the way to the mainland. Each island battle brought the American soldier up against the Japanese soldier, who sought death on the battlefield rather than surrender. Between 1942-1945, America showed its naval dominance as it spearheaded over onehundred landings in the Pacific. Learn here what it took to win the war in the Pacific. Space is limited and advanced RSVP and paid lunch are required. Register onlline at MOAS.org or call the Museum at 386-255-0285. Please note there will be no refunds after November 22.

Members: Lecture is free plus $11.25 boxed lunch. Non-Members: Lecture is $10.00 plus $11.25 boxed lunch.

December

Friday, December 1 2:00pm-3:00pm

Hiawatha Florida History Hour | Calico Jack Join Senior Curator of Education, Zach Zacharias, in the Root Family Museum Train Station for this fun and exciting program. Join on us on the Hiawatha for a talk about the famous pirate Jack Rackham 1682-1720 commonly known as Calico Jack. He was an English pirate captain operating in the Bahamas and in Cuba during the early 18th century. Jack’s nickname was derived from the calico clothing that he wore. Rackham was active towards the end (1718–1720) of the “Golden Age of Piracy.” He is most remembered for having two female crew members: Mary Read and his lover, Anne Bonny. Enjoy a selection of adult beverages and snacks after the program. Space is limited. RSVP online at MOAS.org or by calling the Museum at 386-255-0285. Please note there will be no refunds after November 24. $20.00 for members, $25.00 for non-members.

Saturday, December 2

11:00am-12:30pm

An Afternoon with World War II History: Friendly Shores: America's War at Home Join us in the Root Family Auditorium for an afternoon with World War II history with collector, Ryan Lowry. America's frontline differed from most of the world. The American people were worried about rationing more than daily air raids from Axis planes. Enemy submarines ruled the waves and America's industrial might culminated in a surge of production unlike anything seen before in world history. While millions of men went overseas to fight, women took their place in the factories becoming America's muscle and supplying the troops with much needed material to ensure final victory. Discover what it was like on the American Home Front in this series. Free for members or with paid museum admission.

Friday, December 8

9:00am-10:30am

Eco Buggy Tour at Long Leaf Preserve

Join us for a great outdoor eco-adventure on the “Eco-Buggy” at Long Leaf Preserve in New Smyrna Beach. The preserve consists of just over 12,000 acres that several natural communities, including mesic and wet flatwoods, cypress strands, cypress domes and scrub. Join Trey Hannah County Environmental Specialist, and MOAS Senior Curator James “Zach” Zacharias for 1.5 hour tour through this important environmental area of Volusia County. The tram tour begins promptly at 9am at the East entrance located at 4551 Pioneer Trail, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Arrive at the location for debarkation by 8:45am. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Call the Museum at 386-255-0285 to purchase admission. Please note there will be no refunds after December 1. $15.00 per person.

Saturday, December 9

7:00pm-10:00pm

Second Saturday Laser Rock Concerts

Rock-out monthly during one of the Museum's Second Saturday Laser Rock Concerts in the Lohman Planetarium.

7:00pm: Laser Vinyl

8:00pm: Laser Zeppelin

9:00pm: Pink Floyd - The Wall Seating is limited. Advanced purchase of tickets is recommended by calling the Museum at 386-255-0285 or at MOAS.org.

$4.00 per show for members, $5.00 per show for non-members.

Wednesday, December 13

3:00pm-4:00pm

Coffee, Chocolates, and Collections | World War II: Stories from the American Experience Join Senior Curator of History J. Zach Zacharias for a fun afternoon of history, chocolates, coffee or adult beverage. Learn about the amazing artifacts on display from the Ryan Lowry Collection. Stories of heroism from the European, Pacific, and Homefront theaters will be highlighted in this comprehensive collection of World War II artifacts. Seating is limited. Advanced RSVP is required by visiting MOAS.org or by calling the Museum at 386-255-0285. Please note there will be no refunds after December 6. $15.00 for members, $20.00 for non-members.

Wednesday, December 13

6:00pm-8:00pm

Jingle & Mingle: MOAS Holiday Social Celebrate the holidays at the Museum of Arts & Sciences with our annual holiday market! Come dressed in your most festive attire. More information to come! Register online at MOAS.org or by calling the Museum at 386-255-0285.

$7.00 for members, $12.00 for non-members.

Thursday, December 14

2:00pm-3:30pm

Florida Vistas Book Club: Visiting Small Town Florida: A Guide to 79 of Florida's Most Interesting Small Towns by Bruce Hunt

Join us for our next Florida history book club meeting at the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art where we will be discussing Visiting Small Town Florida: A Guide to 79 of Florida's Most Interesting Small Towns. This new edition of Bruce Hunt's popular guide reveals the real, old-time Florida still to be found on the back roads of the Sunshine state in little towns that lure you in with their quaintness and keep you there for a spell with their friendly occupants. The towns featured all have a population of less than 15,000. There is an introduction with each town's history. Included are museums, galleries, antiques shops, local eateries, local fishing holes, and unusual and endearing local characters. This travelogue and guidebook lets you experience the flavor of Florida's back-road burgs and provides directions, addresses, phone numbers, and websites. RSVP by calling the Museum at 386-255-0285 or register online. Free for members, $5.00 for future members.

Friday, December 15

2:00pm-3:00pm

Porch Talk at Gamble Place: The Gilded Age in Florida

Join Senior Curator of History, Zach Zacharias on the porch at Gamble Place in Port Orange to immerse yourself in the splendor and opulence of Florida's Gilded Age, a transformative period that saw the state rise from its post-Civil War doldrums to become a beacon of Victorianera prosperity and progress. "The Gilded Age in Florida" is a captivating presentation that explores the dramatic changes that swept across the state during this time, as Florida shed its southern roots and culture and emerged as a thriving hub of industry, commerce, and tourism. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. RSVP online or by calling the Museum at 386-255-0285. Dress for the weather as this is mostly an outdoor event.

$5.00 for members, $10.00 for non-members.

Friday, December 15 6:30pm-8:30pm

Bonkerz Comedy Night

Join us at the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art for a fun night with Bonkerz Comedy Club featuring Chris Gorges as seen on NBC, with a special guest. Chris Gorges has been a staple of the Tampa Bay comedy scene for over ten years. He is a founding member of the Charming Hooligans improv troupe and has opened for such comedy greats as Dave Chappelle. His high energy, improvisational style of comedy has been described by his peers as "every man's comedy". His shows include candid looks at popular culture as well as physical comedy, and he utilizes his audience for a-one-of-a-kind experience. This is comedy in its purest form in a show you just have to see! Doors open at 6:00pm. This comedy show is recommended for those ages 18 and older. Seating is limited and advanced RSVP is strongly encouraged by visiting MOAS.org or by calling the Museum at 386-255-0285. $15.00 for members, $17.00 for non-members.

Monday, December 18-Thursday, December 21

9:00am-3:00pm

MOAS Holiday Camp | Dungeons & Dragons

Will you rescue the helpless villagers from the jaws of a menacing dragon or explore ancient ruins in search of hidden treasure? Join us at the Museum of Arts & Sciences for a holiday camp where groups of players work together to solve problems and overcome obstacles using a given set of resources and individual abilities. Would you like to make up fantasy stories and then turn them into a game of challenges and puzzles for friends and family to play? Interested students will learn how to run their own games for friends and family as they become familiar with story planning and game running. This class is for ages 10-13 years old. Class size is limited. Advanced registration is required by calling the Museum at 386-255-0285. Please note there will be no refunds after December 11. $70.00 for members, $80.00 for non-members.

Friday, December 22

7:00pm-8:30pm

Movie Night in the Lohman Planetarium: The Nightmare Before Christmas (Sing Along) What’s this? What’s this? There’s something very wrong. What’s this? There’s people singing songs! Sing along in the Lohman Planetarium with Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, as he stumbles into Christmas Town and schemes to take over the holiday. Feel free to dress as your favorite character and get ready to sing! You won’t want to miss the sing along version of this fan favorite! This film will be displayed in 16:9 aspect ratio on the Planetarium dome in stunning 4K Ultra high definition. Popcorn and snacks will be available at the concession stand. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event start time. Advanced purchase of tickets is recommended. Purchase your admission online at MOAS.org or by calling the Museum at 386-255-0285. $10.00 for members, $12.00 for non-members.

The 2023 Passport to the Universe fundraiser was held on Saturday, September 30 and was the closing event for the Unfolding the Universe: The James Webb Space Telescope exhibition. To date, this was one of the Museum's most successful fundraisers. A special thank you to our honorary chairs, Lowell and Nancy Lohman, and everyone who supported the Museum throughout the run of this exhibit and event.

Thank you to this year's sponsors!

GALACTIC SPONSORS

AdventHealth

Bank of America

Cici and Hyatt Brown

Diane and Gene Rogers

STELLAR SPONSORS

Brown & Brown Insurance

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Expert Reserve Services, Inc.

Halifax Health

John Hall

Safstor

Stonewood Grill & Tavern

PLANETARY SPONSORS

B Braun

James and Tara Bryan

Ann and Locke Burt

Cobb Cole

Dalmare Italian Chophouse

Aaron & Jeri Delgado

Ty and Tovah Lohman

Sherri Payne

PNC Bank

Judy Roberts and Herb Epstein

Root Organization

Dr. Kent Sharples

Wholesale Lighting

Wright & Casey, P.A.

Vann Data Services

Finishing 2023 Strong!

I hope everyone had a nice summer. Throughout the entire summer several of our committees have been meeting and working hard to gear up for our end of the year events.

One committee has been working on how to increase our membership for 2024. We held membership "Tea" on September 12th for our monthly membership meeting. We hope that everyone had a lovely time.

Our golf committee is planning a wonderful golf tournament on Friday, October 20th at Venetian Bay Golf Course in New Smyrna

Beach. The golf tournament raises funds for the Charles and Linda Williams Children's Museum at the MOAS. If you would like to sign up to sponsor the golf tournament or play, please let me know!

As always, we have many members planning our 61st Halifax Art Festival on November 4 & 5. Sponsorships for this event are still available.

Please join us for these events and help support our museum.

Diane Rogers, President 386-871-8177

Diane & Gene Rogers 386-871-8177

Halifax Art Festival

Maureen Mahoney

914-954-8814

Golf Classic Tournament

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023

61st Annual

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5

Historic Downtown Riverfront Park on Beach Street, between Bay Street and Orange Avenue

Enjoy over 200 fine artists and artisans from around the country, plus:

- Student Art Exhibit & Competition

- Festival Food and more!

www.HalifaxArtFestival. org