http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs/ THEMUSEUM Wed, 16 May 2012 21:03:48 GMT en-us http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//adding-colour-to-themuseum-2012-05-16.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//adding-colour-to-themuseum-2012-05-16.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 21:03:46 GMT ADD COLOUR | A Yoko Ono Exhibition is a highly interactive exhibit where visitors are very much a part of the art. In fact, you will create pieces of the art as you interact with the installations. T http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//dinosaurs-sneak-peek-2012-05-08.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//dinosaurs-sneak-peek-2012-05-08.cfm Tue, 08 May 2012 21:27:30 GMT Dinosaurs were marched down King Street today on their way to THEMUSEUM. Here are a few quick pictures! Performing our normal dental duties for all incoming Dinos. Ever wonder what the inside http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//bring-don-cherry-to-themuseum-2012-04-17.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//bring-don-cherry-to-themuseum-2012-04-17.cfm Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:15:28 GMT Love him, hate him, or Coaches Corner Devotee – there’s no doubt that Don Cherry is a huge Canadian icon. And with ARENA | The Hockey Exhibition nearing the end of its run, we want you to http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//-add-colour-this-summer-at-themuseum-with-yoko-ono-show-2012-03-21.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//-add-colour-this-summer-at-themuseum-with-yoko-ono-show-2012-03-21.cfm Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:42:07 GMT Kitchener, ON - THEMUSEUM in downtown Kitchener is pleased to announce an upcoming exhibition featuring works by the world-renowned artist Yoko Ono. ADD COLOUR | A Yoko Ono Exhibition will feature 1 http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//intersecting-art-and-hockey-2012-03-19.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//intersecting-art-and-hockey-2012-03-19.cfm Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:04:58 GMT [Editor's Note: Jennifer Knight is our Manager of Development. She had the opportunity to meet with a friend of THEMUSEUM who wanted to share their intersection of hockey and art] One winter mornin http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//donate-hockey-gear-for-kids-in-gear-program-by-sun-life-financial-2012-03-14.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//donate-hockey-gear-for-kids-in-gear-program-by-sun-life-financial-2012-03-14.cfm Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:12:51 GMT Here's a great program we're supporting during ARENA | The Hockey Exhibition. Simply bring your old equipment that you don't use anymore to THEMUSEUM and leave it in the box labelled Kids In Gear at o http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//london-calling-bmo-studio-54-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-2012-02-26.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//london-calling-bmo-studio-54-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-2012-02-26.cfm Sun, 26 Feb 2012 05:32:07 GMT If The Clash asked the question above at BMO Studio 54, the answer by all would be a resounding "Stay!". Lots more action to show in this next update... Dance floor is packed! Circu http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//london-calling-bmo-studio-54-up-up-into-the-air-2012-02-25.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//london-calling-bmo-studio-54-up-up-into-the-air-2012-02-25.cfm Sat, 25 Feb 2012 03:44:21 GMT BMO Studio 54 is into full swing - literally! Circus Orange has begun its aerial acrobatics: And the dance floor has really filled up: We've even had some Sweet Dreams courtesy of Annie Le http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//london-calling-bmo-studio-54-welcome-elton-2012-02-25.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//london-calling-bmo-studio-54-welcome-elton-2012-02-25.cfm Sat, 25 Feb 2012 02:49:30 GMT The night has started off wonderfully. We just had a special visit from non other than Elton John! Well, not actually but you'd easily mistaken him for the one and only Elton. He played such hits as C http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//london-calling-bmo-studio-54-cold-2012-02-25.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//london-calling-bmo-studio-54-cold-2012-02-25.cfm Sat, 25 Feb 2012 02:09:20 GMT Just got back inside from being a paparrazi photog for the past hour. I must say that my hands are pretty cold making it difficult to type. Instead I'll share some pics from before the event started. http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//london-calling-bmo-studio-54-here-we-go-2012-02-25.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//london-calling-bmo-studio-54-here-we-go-2012-02-25.cfm Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:21:45 GMT It's 7:17 and the final touches are being made. The place looks FABULOUS! I really wish everyone could come out tonight as it really is going to be an amazing party. No photos yet - you'll have to wai http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//are-you-ready-for-bmo-studio-54-2012-02-25.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//are-you-ready-for-bmo-studio-54-2012-02-25.cfm Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:32:16 GMT The party of the year is finally here and everyone at THEMUSEUM is beyond stoked! Every year the BMO Studio 54 volunteer committee is able to top the seemingly impossible to top. Well I have a small b http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//celebrate-hockey-day-in-canada-with-us-2012-02-10.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//celebrate-hockey-day-in-canada-with-us-2012-02-10.cfm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:29:56 GMT There’s no doubt that hockey is woven into the cultural fabric of the Canadian identity and we’ve tried to capture that with ARENA | The Hockey Exhibition. In many ways, this upcoming Satu http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//north-american-premiere-of-chinese-culture-announced-2012-02-09.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//north-american-premiere-of-chinese-culture-announced-2012-02-09.cfm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:25 GMT Kitchener, ON – After months of negotiation, THEMUSEUM in downtown Kitchener is honoured to be announcing the North American premiere of a spectacular collection of rock carvings from Chongqing, http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//arena-sneak-peek-6-2012-02-01.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//arena-sneak-peek-6-2012-02-01.cfm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:24:04 GMT Here's another Sneak Peek at ARENA | The Hockey Exhbition. Be the first to see the exhibit on Friday February 3rd! http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//arena-sneak-peek-5-2012-02-01.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//arena-sneak-peek-5-2012-02-01.cfm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:49:50 GMT Continuing our behind-the-scenes look at ARENA | The Hockey Exhibition, which opens Friday February 3rd! http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//arena-sneak-peek-4-2012-02-01.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//arena-sneak-peek-4-2012-02-01.cfm Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:33:39 GMT I'm a bit behind on releasing sneak peek pictures of ARENA | The Hockey Exhibition so be ready for a barrage of photos today and tomorrow! http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//arena-sneak-peek-3-2012-01-27.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//arena-sneak-peek-3-2012-01-27.cfm Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:37:06 GMT We'll be releasing a sneak peek image every day leading up to the opening of ARENA | The Hockey Exhibition. Here's Day 2 and Day 1. Check back for more images! http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//arena-sneak-peek-2-2012-01-26.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//arena-sneak-peek-2-2012-01-26.cfm Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:33:00 GMT We'll be releasing a sneak peek image every day leading up to the opening of ARENA | The Hockey Exhibition. Here's Day 1. Check back for more images! http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//arena-sneak-peek-1-2012-01-25.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//arena-sneak-peek-1-2012-01-25.cfm Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:43:03 GMT We'll be releasing a sneak peek image every day leading up to the opening of ARENA | The Hockey Exhibition. Check back for more images! http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//bye-bye-ram-2012-01-24.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//bye-bye-ram-2012-01-24.cfm Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:23:44 GMT It's always sad to see an exhibit leave THEMUSEUM and RAM is no exception. I will dearly miss the cubic visions of Manfred Mohr, the LED masterpieces of Jim Campbell, the watchful eyes of Alan Rath, http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//recap-the-brush-off-2012-01-16.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//recap-the-brush-off-2012-01-16.cfm Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:29:13 GMT This past Saturday night, THEMUSEUM hosted a fundraising event called The Brush Off, a live painting competition that pitted 20 artists in 4 rounds of competition, culminating in 38 original works of http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//-arthour-this-thursday-best-of-the-best-2012-01-06.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//-arthour-this-thursday-best-of-the-best-2012-01-06.cfm Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:05:22 GMT We’ve been invited to co-host #ArtHour on Twitter with the Art Gallery of Ontario on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 11 a.m. for an online discussion about the art world’s ‘best of http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//get-into-the-holiday-spirit-2011-12-07.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//get-into-the-holiday-spirit-2011-12-07.cfm Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:07:14 GMT Too often during the holiday season we stress over what presents to buy, how much to spend, who to invite to our Christmas parties – stresses that in the grand scheme of things are really not al http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//murder-mystery-masquerade-a-guide-2011-10-27.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//murder-mystery-masquerade-a-guide-2011-10-27.cfm Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:35:54 GMT The Murder We’ve hired a professional murder mystery company with experienced performers to weave the tale of murder, gang intrigue, and prohibition. The mystery starts at the beginning of the http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//shutdown-at-themuseum-2011-09-14.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//shutdown-at-themuseum-2011-09-14.cfm Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:51:33 GMT A shutdown period at THEMUSEUM is quite an experience to go through. There’s a great “can-do” spirit that envelopes the entire staff. Its power is quite contagious and has people tak http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//we-need-your-help-for-a-10-000-grant-2011-08-11.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//we-need-your-help-for-a-10-000-grant-2011-08-11.cfm Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:11:32 GMT We’re chasing $10,000 from WIND Mobile to better serve the community and we need your help! As you may know, WIND Mobile is bringing their brand of cell phone service to Waterloo Region this http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//meet-mark-2011-06-29.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//meet-mark-2011-06-29.cfm Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:00:23 GMT Next on our series of Staff Profiles we have Interpreter, Summer Camp Coordinator, Interpret This Founding Member - Mark Maestrandrea. Take it away Mark! Q. What do you do at THEMUSEUM? A. What http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//meet-meaghan-2011-06-22.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//meet-meaghan-2011-06-22.cfm Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:08:52 GMT Here's the latest edition of our series of staff profiles, Meaghan Hawkins - also known around the office as Meg Hawk. In fact, the "Hawk name" has become a phenomenon here, everything and e http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-10--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-06-06.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-10--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-06-06.cfm Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:34:20 GMT Shanghai is unbelievable and somehow a modern day version of 1941 Casablanca. The most striking thing is the architecture. It drives commerce, it drives tourism and conferences, it drives the eco http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-9--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-06-05.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-9--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-06-05.cfm Sun, 05 Jun 2011 02:26:58 GMT Chongqing the world’s largest city at 32 million is a confluence of three rivers. Crossing the Jialin River there was evidence of the worst drought since the 1960’s. While not cen http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-8--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-06-05.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-8--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-06-05.cfm Sun, 05 Jun 2011 02:26:52 GMT Considering the numbers at the train station, we moved through quickly and left exactly on time. It occurred to me in line how equally important my BB and written destinations in English and Chinese http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-7--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-06-02.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-7--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-06-02.cfm Thu, 02 Jun 2011 03:12:26 GMT Chengdu is much smaller than Beijing at only 10 million people. Even at that number it is somehow laid back yet proud and romantic. Chengdu will be with me forever and I truly hope to visit a http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-6--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-06-02.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-6--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-06-02.cfm Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:56:36 GMT After tossing and turning for eight hours it was time to make my dash to the Beijing Airport. Upon exiting the taxi I was greeted by a very friendly young man in a red shirt who at first I didn&rsqu http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-4-and-5--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-05-31.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-4-and-5--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-05-31.cfm Tue, 31 May 2011 19:22:20 GMT Sunday I spent time trying to get into the rhythm of a sweltering Beijing on a weekend morning. Also spent a lot of time in taxis as they are quite inexpensive. A ride from the airport which would http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-3--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-05-29.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-3--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-05-29.cfm Sun, 29 May 2011 03:11:07 GMT THEMUSEUM's CEO, David Marskell, is on a 10 day journey across China visiting upwards of 9 cultural institutions. Follow his journey on THEMUSEUM Blog: Introduction, Day 1, Day 2. Some pictures today http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-2--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-05-28.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-2--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-05-28.cfm Sat, 28 May 2011 22:22:05 GMT While Air Canada can be annoying and occasionally slam on the breaks just prior to lift-off (see my YYZ-HAL Tweets) they really can make a 13 hour flight comfortable. The attendants work hard, ea http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-1--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-05-27.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//day-1--scanning-the-globe-china-2011-05-27.cfm Fri, 27 May 2011 20:16:03 GMT All good with security and the nice Air Canada folks took care of my mini suit case of Ice Wine and Maple Syrup! Great Canadian gifts for my new Chinese colleagues I hope! The new 77W planes http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//scanning-the-globe-china-2011-05-26.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//scanning-the-globe-china-2011-05-26.cfm Thu, 26 May 2011 21:16:35 GMT “To scan the globe for fresh cultural content and use it to stage experiences that stimulate transformative connections for our audiences”. This Mission reflects THEMUSEUM’s strategy http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//weather-can-t-stop-our-patio-launch-party-2011-05-12.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//weather-can-t-stop-our-patio-launch-party-2011-05-12.cfm Thu, 12 May 2011 15:34:44 GMT With some iffy weather, we may have to be creative with our Patio Launch Party plans tomorrow night. We here at THEMUSEUM are the persevering types, especially when it comes to a good party. And we h http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//the-chick-has-been-returned-2011-05-11.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//the-chick-has-been-returned-2011-05-11.cfm Wed, 11 May 2011 21:06:29 GMT This is today’s update on the Case of the Kidnapped Chick. Someone is pulling a huge prank on us and no one knows who is doing it. Here are the previous updates: 1, 2, 3, 3.1, The Usual S http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//animal-grossology-install-2011-05-11.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//animal-grossology-install-2011-05-11.cfm Wed, 11 May 2011 14:46:15 GMT Animal Grossology is almost here and the installation of this exciting exhibit has begun. Here are some early pictures! http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//patio-launch-party-calling-all-m-s-2011-05-11.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//patio-launch-party-calling-all-m-s-2011-05-11.cfm Wed, 11 May 2011 14:34:51 GMT We at THEMUSEUM like our M’s. Just thought I should let you know in case it wasn’t general knowledge. Heck, we had a whole tournament devoted to discovering the public’s favourite M http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//the-kidnapped-chicken-is-still--kidnapped-2011-05-06.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//the-kidnapped-chicken-is-still--kidnapped-2011-05-06.cfm Fri, 06 May 2011 19:44:00 GMT This is today’s update on the Case of the Kidnapped Chick. Someone is pulling a huge prank on us and no one knows who is doing it. Here are the previous updates: 1, 2, 3, 3.1, & The Usual http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//the-usual-suspects-2011-05-05.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//the-usual-suspects-2011-05-05.cfm Thu, 05 May 2011 20:12:13 GMT Today’s update on the Case of the Kidnapped Chick. Someone is pulling a huge prank on us and no one knows who is doing it. Here are parts 1, 2, 3, and 3.1 One new clue and a list of suspects http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//someone-kidnapped-our-chick-part-3-1-2011-05-04.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//someone-kidnapped-our-chick-part-3-1-2011-05-04.cfm Wed, 04 May 2011 20:55:17 GMT A quick update. I forgot a really key point (so much has been going on with this mystery). Melissa received an email yesterday from missyourchick@gmail.com with the following: You are way off base. F http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//someone-kidnapped-our-chick-part-3-2011-05-04.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//someone-kidnapped-our-chick-part-3-2011-05-04.cfm Wed, 04 May 2011 20:34:00 GMT Part 1 and Part 2 Lots to update you on today as we dive deeper in to the rabbit hole. Today is tight for time so I won’t go into the psychological details I normally do and just hit you with http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//someone-kidnapped-our-chick-part-2-2011-05-03.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//someone-kidnapped-our-chick-part-2-2011-05-03.cfm Tue, 03 May 2011 20:00:26 GMT Part 1 here **To really get the full effect of this post, hum some detective/film noire music and imagine everyone in trench coats and fedoras** The plot is really thickening and the chick is st http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//someone-has-stolen-our-chick-2011-05-02.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//someone-has-stolen-our-chick-2011-05-02.cfm Mon, 02 May 2011 18:41:24 GMT Our chick has been kidnapped and I don’t know what to do. Seriously, there’s a ransom note and photos of a blindfolded chick – the whole nine yards! Who did it? What were the motives http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//whoopie-pie-and-cultural-exchange-2-0-2011-04-27.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//whoopie-pie-and-cultural-exchange-2-0-2011-04-27.cfm Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:35:09 GMT THEMUSEUM will be host to A Cultural Exchange 2.0 tonight at 6pm where we’ll be holding a discussion with political candidates in the upcoming election about arts and culture and its place in fe http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//mlimination-wrap-up-2011-04-21.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//mlimination-wrap-up-2011-04-21.cfm Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:41:04 GMT Mlimination inspired the most competitive forces within the office here at THEMUSEUM – everything from name calling to taunting to vote canvassing made this Battle of the M’s, umm…w http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//audio-craft-on-the-chatterbox-2011-03-31.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//audio-craft-on-the-chatterbox-2011-03-31.cfm Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:02:21 GMT Listen to the podcast! We have a very special episode of The Chatterbox today. Jessi joins me and guides listeners through our very first audio craft. It's specially aimed at those who are visually-i http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//meet-courtney-2011-03-30.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//meet-courtney-2011-03-30.cfm Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:49:16 GMT Here's the next edition in our series of staff profiles. This time, I introduce to you our Graphic Designer Courtney! I'll let her take it away... Q. What do you do at THEMUSEUM? I am THEMUSEUM& http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//an-8-bit-episode-of-the-chatterbox-2011-03-25.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//an-8-bit-episode-of-the-chatterbox-2011-03-25.cfm Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:52:40 GMT Listen to the podcast! In this week's episode, Mark and I get a bit nostalgic for the 8 bit sounds of Nintendo and Game Boy as we gear up for the 8 Bit Music Festival: PRESS START coming this Saturda http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//mlimination-bracketology-round-1-post-mortem-2011-03-23.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//mlimination-bracketology-round-1-post-mortem-2011-03-23.cfm Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:32:06 GMT Mlimination, our take on March Madness, has swept through the office and captivated many staff members, as our beloved M’s duke it out in cyberspace. Many of us here at THEMUSEUM have taken to f http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//meet-jessie-2011-03-21.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//meet-jessie-2011-03-21.cfm Mon, 21 Mar 2011 19:25:45 GMT Here's the next edition in our series of staff profiles. This time, I introduce to you our Interpreter Jessie! I'll let her take it away... Q. What do you do at THEMUSEUM? I am an interpreter! http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//inspired-by-chimps-on-the-chatterbox-2011-03-17.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//inspired-by-chimps-on-the-chatterbox-2011-03-17.cfm Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:12:44 GMT Listen to the podcast I had the lovely opportunity to interview Shailyn Drukis who has been on an amazing journey. After meeting Jane Goodall during THEMUSEUM's Discovering Chimpanzee's exhibition, S http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//a-day-in-the-life-of-an-interpreter-on-the-chatterbox-2011-03-10.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//a-day-in-the-life-of-an-interpreter-on-the-chatterbox-2011-03-10.cfm Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:30:31 GMT Listen to the Podcast! On this week's edition of The Chatterbox, Tova Silverman joins us and gives a run down on a day in the life of an interpreter. And Shaun joins me as co-host this week. http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//meet-melissa-2011-03-09.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//meet-melissa-2011-03-09.cfm Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:00:17 GMT We're starting a new regularly occurring feature here on THEMUSEUM Blog: Staff Profiles. I'm hoping to get this going once a week, but don't hold me to it! Because I get to blog, host The Chatterbox http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//new-voices-on-the-chatterbox-2011-03-03.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//new-voices-on-the-chatterbox-2011-03-03.cfm Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:02:03 GMT Listen to the podcast! We have a jam-packed podcast for you this week on The Chatterbox! I introduce a new co-host for this week, a new intern, and reintroduce a familiar voice in Shaun as he talks a http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//rainbow-reels-queer-film-festival-2011-02-25.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//rainbow-reels-queer-film-festival-2011-02-25.cfm Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:17:56 GMT I had the lovely opportunity to meet Cassandra Polyzou last Friday of the Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival. Being quite curious about this film fest, I thought it would be great to do a little email http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//an-interview-with-the-metamorph--the-chatterbox-2011-02-24.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//an-interview-with-the-metamorph--the-chatterbox-2011-02-24.cfm Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:01:54 GMT Listen to the podcast! This might go down as my favourite podcast ever! In this week's edition of The Chatterbox we interview one of the most iconic parts of THEMUSEUM - we interview The Metamorph. A http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//2-for-1-tickets-for-bmo-studio-54-2011-02-24.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//2-for-1-tickets-for-bmo-studio-54-2011-02-24.cfm Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:30:50 GMT I'm pretty excited to announce that you now have the opportunity to score 2 for 1 tickets for BMO Studio 54. Almost seems too good to be true! It's fairly simple to get in on these tickets. The first http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//family-day-approaches-2011-02-18.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//family-day-approaches-2011-02-18.cfm Fri, 18 Feb 2011 20:27:32 GMT Family Day is often our busiest day of the year - full of great programming for the whole family! I'm posting here today to strongly suggest that you consider purchasing tickets in advance and beat li http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//farewell-to-a-friend-the-chatterbox-2011-02-16.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//farewell-to-a-friend-the-chatterbox-2011-02-16.cfm Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:53:24 GMT Listen to the Podcast! We have some sad news for our faithful listeners this week on The Chatterbox. My trusty sidekick Nicole will be leaving THEMUSEUM soon, thus leaving her role as my partner in http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//and-we-re-back-the-chatterbox-returns-2011-02-10.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//and-we-re-back-the-chatterbox-returns-2011-02-10.cfm Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:01:09 GMT Listen to the podcast! After a hiatus of a few weeks, Nicole and I are back! This episode we stick to the basics and let you know what's coming up in a really busy week here at THEMUSEUM. We also giv http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//interviewing-the-filmmakers-of-aakideh-2011-02-09.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//interviewing-the-filmmakers-of-aakideh-2011-02-09.cfm Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:41:14 GMT We have a very busy weekend here at THEMUSEUM. Curator SEARCHING FOR TOM, Virginia Eichhorn, will be giving a guided tour of this new exhibition on Saturday at 5pm. Our Speaker Series kicks off on Sun http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//the-party-of-the-year-looms-2011-01-31.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//the-party-of-the-year-looms-2011-01-31.cfm Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:54:22 GMT Have you heard about BMO Studio 54 yet? It's THEMUSEUM's annual fundraising event and it's quite the spectacle. This year should prove to be the biggest one yet with entertainment that will blow you http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//here-comes-tom-2011-01-27.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//here-comes-tom-2011-01-27.cfm Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:19:51 GMT And so the art installation begins! The office is a-buzz today as artwork comes pouring in to THEMUSEUM. As someone who only started here about a week before Titanic was installed, it's really fun an http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//some-more-titanic-takedown-2011-01-26.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//some-more-titanic-takedown-2011-01-26.cfm Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:03:49 GMT Here are some more pics from our Titanic Takedown... Back of the iceberg. Remnants of the third class cabin. Everything boxed and ready to go! The Atrium's a mess! Truc http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//goodbye-titanic-2011-01-24.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//goodbye-titanic-2011-01-24.cfm Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:10:41 GMT Today we say goodbye to what has been a good friend for the past 4 months. Yes, sadly Titanic is leaving THEMUSEUM - and it's in a hurry too. It's already close to completely dismantled and packed u http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//10am--night-morning--at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//10am--night-morning--at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm Sat, 22 Jan 2011 14:44:51 GMT I lied. One last post. I just wanted to thank everyone for making this a really incredible experience. The community really brought it (and continues to do so)! We never had less than 10 people in t http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//8ish-am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//8ish-am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:49:24 GMT Seriously running out of steam. Most of us have been up for almost 24 hours now and are becoming a bit delirious! But as things start to get busy again, we're pulling ourselves together for the stret http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//7am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//7am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:52:50 GMT My brain is starting to have difficulty functioning (it took me a good 3 minutes to write that sentence properly). Most of my colleagues are fairing no better. And traffic is starting to pick up aga http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//6am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//6am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm Sat, 22 Jan 2011 11:01:22 GMT At this juncture of the morning, I'd like to introduce you to the newest "member" of THEMUSEUM... Born just a few days ago, this elusive little fish is difficult to find in our fish tanks, http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//5am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//5am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm Sat, 22 Jan 2011 10:05:45 GMT We're still here and people keep coming. The exhibit has yet to be empty at any point tonight. I think there are like 5 people in there right now. Or maybe that was just a Rock Star fueled hallucin http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//4am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//4am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:59:38 GMT So there are still at least 15 people still in the exhibit. Yeah, crazy. Also the Sound Machine just made it's first appearance of the night. If you're not familiar with the Sound Machine, check out http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//3am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//3am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm Sat, 22 Jan 2011 07:57:40 GMT I now find myself manning the entrance to the exhibit. I'm in a bright orange sweater so if you're reading this blog and are still coming to the exhibit tonight come and say hi! Things are definitel http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//2am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//2am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm Sat, 22 Jan 2011 07:00:03 GMT So this pic was taken at 1:30AM... Yes, the line was stretching down to the Atrium even at 1:30AM. But we've reached the point where there are no longer line-ups! These were the last people who http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//1am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//1am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm Sat, 22 Jan 2011 06:19:43 GMT A few intrepid young visitors are trying to boldly go where no child has gone - making the tallest tower out of our building blocks. Let's see their progress... The ascent begins. Not satisfi http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//12am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//12am--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-22.cfm Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:16:56 GMT This night is flying by right now! It's a testiment to how busy it is out there. Line-ups are still insane, the Cafe is bumpin', and many are enjoying A Night to Remember (the best Titanic film). I http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//11pm--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-21.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//11pm--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-21.cfm Fri, 21 Jan 2011 04:11:36 GMT It's crazy busy here! Definitely great to see so many people in downtown Kitchener at night. Check out some of the lineups: Make sure you buy your tickets online in advance if you want in! http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//10pm--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-21.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//10pm--night-at-themuseum-2011-01-21.cfm Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:02:14 GMT In case you haven't heard, we're open for 36 straight hours in order give everyone one last chance to see Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. A number of us are working the night shift tonight, me bein http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//titanic-memories--the-chatterbox-2011-01-13.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//titanic-memories--the-chatterbox-2011-01-13.cfm Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:33:59 GMT Listen to the podcast! I'm back this week after Nicole admirably sat in and gave a fantastic podcast. I better bring it in this episode to ensure I still have a spot on The Chatterbox! I decided to http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//our-new-year-s-resolutions--the-chatterbox-2011-01-06.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//our-new-year-s-resolutions--the-chatterbox-2011-01-06.cfm Thu, 06 Jan 2011 18:33:23 GMT Listen to the podcast! Since I've been absent for most of the week, Nicole filled my shoes admirably bringing in many of our staff members to divulge their New Year's Resolutions. We're curious to h http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//a-celebration-for-the-sake-of-celebrating-2010-12-30.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//a-celebration-for-the-sake-of-celebrating-2010-12-30.cfm Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:19:06 GMT Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//some-titanic-responses--on-the-chatterbox-2010-12-30.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//some-titanic-responses--on-the-chatterbox-2010-12-30.cfm Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:25:13 GMT Listen to the Podcast! Many people are on holidays and that means THEMUSEUM is extra busy - most coming to see Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. With it coming to a close in a few weeks, Nicole and http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//finding-out-what-children-want-on-the-chatterbox-2010-12-23.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//finding-out-what-children-want-on-the-chatterbox-2010-12-23.cfm Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:28:00 GMT Listen to the podcast! Time for another installment of The Chatterbox, THEMUSEUM's weekly podcast. Today, we talk to children at our Winter Camp and ask the question, what gifts do you want this hol http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//a-glimpse-into-themuseum-studio-with-pics-2010-12-22.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//a-glimpse-into-themuseum-studio-with-pics-2010-12-22.cfm Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:47:57 GMT Hopefully, you've been following along with our podcast each and every week! If so, you may have heard us refer to what we affectionately call THEMUSEUM Studio. Well, let me tell you, it's a place w http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//podcast-the-chatterbox-december-16-2010-2010-12-22.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//podcast-the-chatterbox-december-16-2010-2010-12-22.cfm Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:34:36 GMT Listen to the Podcast! Time for another edition of The Chatterbox, featuring a few familiar...umm...faces on the show. I'm lucky enough to have Shaun back to give us a brief history of our building. http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//podcast-the-chatterbox-december-8-2010-2010-12-08.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//podcast-the-chatterbox-december-8-2010-2010-12-08.cfm Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:59:40 GMT Listen to the Podcast! We're getting closer to our goal of getting these out every Tuesday, but these things are sometimes moving targets! Today is a pretty exciting episode of The Chatterbox as we h http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//podcast-the-chatterbox-december-3-2010-2010-12-03.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//podcast-the-chatterbox-december-3-2010-2010-12-03.cfm Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:27:40 GMT Listen to the Podcast! Today we have three guests on our weekly show. You all know about Titanic, so Angela and Laurel talk about the exhibits and activities that we always have here at THEMUSEUM. http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//podcast-the-chatterbox-november-26-2010-2010-11-26.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//podcast-the-chatterbox-november-26-2010-2010-11-26.cfm Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:14:10 GMT Introducing our very first edition of THEMUSEUM's new weekly podcast called The Chatterbox! This week we have Shaun, an interpreter here at THEMUSEUM giving us a Titanic Tale, explaining how many of http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//metamorphosis-2010-11-02.cfm http://www.themuseum.ca/blogs//metamorphosis-2010-11-02.cfm Tue, 02 Nov 2010 23:50:44 GMT One of most fun projects recently at THEMUSEUM concerned a few small caterpillars that sat on a table right next to me. Over a few days, these caterpillars found a suitable place where they felt c