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• Museum of Science and Industry Brings 'Black Creativity'

They will trace the history of African Americans in film and television, going as far back as the silent-film era of the early 20s. It will highlight such industry pioneers as Oscar Micheaux, the first African American to produce and direct a film while also delving into the lives of modern day trend setters like George Tillman, writer and director of the film Soul Food; Floyd Norman, an animator whose long career includes his work on Disney's The Jungle Book as well as Pixar's Monsters, Inc.; and Julie Dash, director of the critically acclaimed Daughters of the Dust. Patricia Andrews-Keenan, vice president of communications and community affairs for The Nielsen Company; Kim Coles, co-host of in the Loop with ivillage; Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County; Kelly Will...

• Chicago Defender
• August 21, 2009

• Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry Presents 2010 Black Creativity Program

The Black Creativity program runs through February 28, 2010 and is included with Museum general admission. General admission will be free on weekdays from Jan. 4-29, 2010 as well as Feb. 8 and Feb. 14, 2010, Black Creativity 2010 is sponsored by Allstate, Illinois Tool Works and Pepsi, with media partners WMAQ (NBC5), The Chicago Defender, Clear Channel and WVON (1690 AM), WKKC (89.3 FM) and WSSD (88.1 FM). This interactive Black Creativity exhibit explores simple ways to live a healthier lifestyle from an AfricanAmerican perspective. From hip-hop moves for exercise, to fresh and healthy meal choices, the exhibit will provide information on how to protect and nourish the body add will call attention to the health challenges faced by many African Americans, including asthma, diabetes, hi...

• Sentinel; Los Angeles, Calif.
• January 30, 2010

• Photo: Museum of Science and Industry to Host Global Premiere of Harry Potter: The Exhibition

To: NATIONAL EDITORS Contact: Lisa Miner, Director of Public Relations of the Museum of Science and Industry, +1-773-947-6005, lisa.miner@msichicago.org; Nora Capers, VP, Marketing of Exhibitgroup, +1-404-239-0632, ncapers@e-g.com; or Rita Cooper, Director, Worldwide Public Relations of Warner Bros. Consumer Products, +1-818-954-3821, rita.cooper@warnerbros.com

• U.S. Newswire
• December 11, 2008

• Discover Leonardo Da Vinci at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago; 'Leonardo Da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius' Opens April 14

CHICAGO, Jan. 31 /U.S. Newswire/ -- On April 14, the Museum of Science and Industry will open "Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius" -- a spectacular exhibit that reveals the true depth of this famed Renaissance man, his innovative spirit and how his genius lives on today. Long associated with paintings such as the Mona Lisa, Leonardo's talents extended far beyond his paintbrush into the fields of science and engineering, and he was a prolific inventor. During his lifetime, Leonardo produced thousands upon thousands of individual sketches, inventions and designs exploring topics from human flight, to warfare, to the natural world. Working with a host of Leonardo scholars, the Museum has developed a unique exhibit that makes its world premiere at the Museum of Science and Industry. "...

• U.S. Newswire
• January 31, 2006

• Egypts Mysteries Personified

--- Re-creations, graphics and ancient artifacts are part of Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science, at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry.

• The Columbian
• February 04, 2011

• Museum of Science and Industry Opens Smart Home: Green + Wired

To: TECHNOLOGY EDITORS Contact: Lisa Miner, +1-773-947-6005, or Beth Boston, +1-773-947- 6003, of Museum of Science and Industry

• U.S. Newswire
• May 08, 2008

• Education Emphasized in Future Growth of Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is nearing completion on the first phase of a proposed three-phase master plan for the future of its eastside Willamette River location. The master plan is part of a five- to 10-year planning process to develop OMSI's current property and its land reserves. Although the master plan is at a nascent phase, a foundation for it is taking shape, coalescing around a strategy of expanding OMSI's educational resources, possibly by building an accredited institution.

• Daily Journal of Commerce
• June 13, 2008

• Harry Potter(Tm): The Exhibition Opens at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry On April 30, 2009

To: NATIONAL EDITORS Contact: Beth Boston of the Museum of Science and Industry, +1- 773-947-6003, beth.boston@msichicago.org

• U.S. Newswire
• April 29, 2009

• Museum of Science and Industry Reopens Exhibit/Reabre Exhibición El Museo de Ciencias E Industrias

El Museo de Ciencias e Industrias develará el Hogar más Verde de Chicago, con un nuevo aspecto e historia, el 4 de marzo del 1020. La exhibición Smart Home: Green + Wired, un hogar en pleno funcionamiento y ecodirigido, en los terrenjos del museo, cortesía de Midwest Living. La casa será rediseñada para reflejar el estilo de vida de una pareja y presentará texturas orgánicas y colores fundidos en el estilo contemporáneo. Los recorridos por la casa comenzarán el 2 de enero del 2011.

• Lawndale Bilingual Newspapers; Cicero, Ill.
• March 29, 2010

• Museum of Science and Industry to Build Smart Home: Green + Wired

To: ENVIRONMENTAL EDITORS Contact: Lisa Miner, +1-773-947-6005, or Beth Boston, +1-773-947- 6003, both of The Museum of Science and Industry

• U.S. Newswire
• January 08, 2008