Louisiana Cultural Vistas - Spring 2008 - (Page 61) UPCOMING EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS AT THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM Through August 31, 2008 Special Exhibition – Real to Reel: Hollywood and WWII This special exhibition will feature artifacts, images, war-era movie posters and audio video elements from a time when Hollywood glamour merged with military grit. On exhibit will be items worn or used by stars such as Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. ONGOING EVENTS Lunchbox Lectures 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Join the National World War II Museum the first and third Wednesday of every month for our Lunchbox Lecture series. For more information, call (504) 527-6012, ext. 229. First Thursdays Wargames 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm The National World War II Museum hosts WWII board and miniatures gaming on the First Thursday in every month. For more information, call (504) 527-6012 ext. 333 for more information. Living History Corps 11:00 am – 3:00 pm On the third Saturday of every month, the Museum’s World War II re-enactors, collectively known as the Living History Corps, enrich the visitor’s Museum experience with their wealth of information and stories. For more information, call (504) 527-6012 ext. 333. For information on ongoing events at the Museum, visit www.nationalww2museum.org or call (504) 527-6012. Saturday, May 9, 2008 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm The George P. Shultz Forum on World Affairs; A Tale of Three Cities: How the United States Won World War II, a Lecture by Dr. David Kennedy The Museum is proud to welcome historian and Pulitzer Prize winner Dr. David Kennedy as the speaker for the annual George P. Shultz Forum on World Affairs. Kennedy serves as the Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History at Stanford University. For more information, call (504) 527-6012 ext. 331. Saturday, June 7, 2008 The 2008 Victory Ball – Thanks for the Memories Victory Ball is a black-tie affair featuring a gourmet dinner and dancing with “The One and Only Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.” For more information, please call (504) 527-6012 ext. 334. A proposed expansion will comprise more than five acres over two city blocks. Boot camp barracks Higgins amphibious landing craft 945 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 527-6012 Fax: (504) 527-6088 Email: info@nationalww2museum.org Tuesday – Sunday: 9AM - 5PM Closed Monday Members FREE Regular Admission $14 Seniors (65+) $8 Students with ID $8 Youths (Age 12 and under) $6 Children under 5 FREE Active or Retired Military & Spouse with ID $6 Military in Uniform FREE Spring 2008/LOUISIANA ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES 61 http://www.nationalww2museum.org
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