Out of this World Exhibit in Tampa through 7 January 2012

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feeds@yuku.com (Chris Wyman) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:21:27 PST

sabacc wrote:

Chris Wyman wrote:
Thanks, Campbell! Glad you enjoyed the photos. The museum is a five minute walk from my office in downtown, so I walked over there the other day with camera in hand. They didn't say anything about not taking photos, but they did have signs posted all over the place that flash photography was strictly prohibited and everything was under video surveillance. So...I did my best with the somewhat poor lighting provided.
When I win the lottery, I'm going to send you on assignment to document the Science Fiction Museum in Seattle. That place was dark and I think you might be able to pull much more of the scene than I was. You'll recall that I went there several months back- well, I'd never even heard of the place until I went to Out of This World (which is a travelling exhibit from the SFM).

Hah...sounds...

Re: Out of this World Exhibit in Tampa through 7 January 2012

feeds@yuku.com (sabacc) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:53:24 PST

Chris Wyman wrote:
Thanks, Campbell! Glad you enjoyed the photos. The museum is a five minute walk from my office in downtown, so I walked over there the other day with camera in hand. They didn't say anything about not taking photos, but they did have signs posted all over the place that flash photography was strictly prohibited and everything was under video surveillance. So...I did my best with the somewhat poor lighting provided.

When I win the lottery, I'm going to send you on assignment to document the Science Fiction Museum in Seattle. That place was dark and I think you might be able to pull much more of the scene than I was. You'll recall that I went there several months back- well, I'd never even heard of the place until I went to Out of This World (which is a travelling exhibit from the SFM).

Re: Out of this World Exhibit in Tampa through 7 January 2012

feeds@yuku.com (whendroidsfly) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:00:02 PST

I just got done looking at the photos. Nice work Chris and thank you. I am very happy that an exhibit like this was possible.

Re: Out of this World Exhibit in Tampa through 7 January 2012

feeds@yuku.com (Chris Wyman) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 07:59:34 PST

Thanks, Campbell! Glad you enjoyed the photos. The museum is a five minute walk from my office in downtown, so I walked over there the other day with camera in hand. They didn't say anything about not taking photos, but they did have signs posted all over the place that flash photography was strictly prohibited and everything was under video surveillance. So...I did my best with the somewhat poor lighting provided.

Re: Out of this World Exhibit in Tampa through 7 January 2012

feeds@yuku.com (sabacc) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:42:42 PST

Chris, great job on the photos from the Tampa Museum of History's exhibit of this. I was very disappointed at the low lighting and express prohibition of photgraphs when it was in Orlando. Did you have to get special permission as press, or did they just let you take the shots? Either way, THANK YOU, these are great and help me remember what a nice display they had.

Anyone else, if you haven't seen these shots, check out Chris's gallery at Rebelscum. Hopefully the tour will swing back through Florida in the future.

Re: Out of this World Exhibit in Tampa through 7 January 2012

feeds@yuku.com (sabacc) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:50:56 PST

from the History Center:

Tuesday, March 30, 2010, Noon-1 p.m.

Join us for lunch as two-time Emmy Award-nominated field correspondent for the National Geographic Channel, Mireya Mayor, Ph.D., describes the experiences that earned her the nickname, the "female Indiana Jones."

Relive with Mayor her inspiring life as daughter of Cuban immigrants, NFL cheerleader, Fulbright Scholar, field scientist, and
TV correspondent.

Mayor’s work with a newfound species of Microcebus, or mouse lemur, which she discovered on a 2000 field expedition, inspired the prime minister of Madagascar to establish a national park to help protect the new species, conserving the 10 percent that remains of the African island nation’s once-vast forest.

Bring lunch or pre-order by Friday, March 26.
Call (407) 836-7010 to reserve...

Re: Out of this World Exhibit in Tampa through 7 January 2012

feeds@yuku.com (sabacc) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:05:24 PST

Here's a coupon for $3 off the adult admission if anyone's going to this exhibit.

Re: Out of this World Exhibit in Tampa through 7 January 2012

feeds@yuku.com (sabacc) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 02:08:36 PST

Keep the 8th of May in mind. I have let my annual pass expire, but I intend to renew it before I see the exhibit again.

Re: Out of this World Exhibit in Tampa through 7 January 2012

feeds@yuku.com (Eofer Draijonsai) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:49:36 PST

I'm definitely looking forward to this as for any costumes but it's nice to know it's a good exhibit with some extras I'm interested in.

Re: Out of this World Exhibit in Tampa through 7 January 2012

feeds@yuku.com (sabacc) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:20:06 PST

I don't want to oversell the exhibit, but it was better than I thought it would be. There are probably 20-30 costumes and several more props and models all displayed very well. Lucasfilm was well-represented donating a full Vader costume with lightsaber, a Stormtrooper helmet, Luke's saber and chopped-off hand from ESB, an X-Wing pilot jumpsuit, an Indiana Jones Last Crusade jacket and Holy Grail, Indy's whip and the headpiece of Ra from Raiders and an Imperial Officer costume courtesy of a private collector. The highlights for me were Alec Guiness's Jedi Robe from Star Wars and a couple of costumes from Blade Runner. Star Trek is also featured a number of times; fans of all sorts have something to see.

I'll definitely be heading back and recommend the show to anyone that likes movies. The gift shop is stocked with interesting Sci-Fi/Action/Fantasy items including Episode I Taco Bell cups, those metal "trading" cards from the early 90s, the latest keychains, and patches...

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feeds@yuku.com (sabacc) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:15:49 PST

My wife and I will be going to the Grand Opening Block Party for this later today.

Saturday, February 6
A festive day full of games, music, and refreshments in Heritage Square in front of the History Center. See characters from some of your favorite movies, plus KITT from Knight Rider, and the Ghostbusters in the Ecto-1! 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ghostbusters arrive at noon! Block Party free; museum admission required to see exhibition. Call (407) 836-8585 for information.

Re: Out of this World Exhibit in Tampa through 7 January 2012

feeds@yuku.com (sabacc) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:32:02 PST

The OCRHC also regularly host Retro Game Nights. At last week's game night, a few Imperial troops stopped by.

Re: Out of this World Exhibit in Tampa through 7 January 2012

feeds@yuku.com (sabacc) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:54:25 PST

It's less than a month till this exhibit opens on February 6th.

Also, for comics and LEGO fans:

Cosmic Comic Connection
Saturday, April 10
Action-packed day of workshops, crafts, and more! Meet comic book legends Dick Giordano and Allen Bellman. Plus, a LEGO Stormtrooper Minifigure Speed Build for children ages 6-14. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Included with museum admission. Call (407) 836-7010 for information.

Out of this World Exhibit in Tampa through 7 January 2012

feeds@yuku.com (sabacc) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:01:35 PST

Woohoo! The Out of This World Exhibit returns to Florida. The Tampa Bay History Center will be hosting it until January 7, 2012!

The Orange County Regional History Center will be hosting the Out of this World travelling exhibit from 6 February - 16 May 2010 in downtown Orlando.

Discover new ways of seeing characters as defined by their costumes in this exhibition featuring more than 40 costumes and objects spanning 60 years from Star Wars, Blade Runner, Terminator 2, Indiana Jones, Star Trek, Ghostbusters II,...