Press Release

For Immediate Release
Contact: Jennifer Forrest
jforrest@amod.org
501-396-7050 ext.214

Bubble Magic Show to Give
Unique Perspective to Math and Science
The Arkansas Discovery Network, funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation,
brings amazing bubble show to the Museum of Discovery

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (May 17, 2007) –What do carousels, volcanoes and a break-dancing caterpillar made of soap bubbles have to do with math and science? Tom Noddy, the Bubble Guy, makes good, clean and, yes, educational fun with his amazing show, Bubble Magic at the Museum of Discovery, June 14-16.

Bubble Magic has been seen on television shows around the world — including recently, The Late Show with David Letterman. Noddy has blown audiences away with his bubbles at universities, physics and mathematics conferences, science and discovery centers, nightclubs, corporate events and other entertainment and education venues.

Engaging children in science and math can be a challenge, but Bubble Magic makes many of these concepts — from angles and shapes to nature and physics — fun not only to children but to adults as well.

In addition to the show, a “Bubble Lab” will be available for children and families to experiment with making their own bubble creations.

Show times are as follows:

• Thursday, June 14: 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
  
• Friday, June 15: 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
  
• Saturday, June 16: noon & 3:00 p.m.

About Arkansas Discovery Network
The Arkansas Discovery Network, funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, works to strengthen partner museums by sharing resources and expanding discovery learning opportunities across the state. The Museum of Discovery in Little Rock serves as the “hub” for the innovative museum network. For more information about the network, as well as touring schedules for Bubble Magic and other network events, visit www.arkansasdiscoverynetwork.org.

About The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation, headquartered in Las Vegas, is a national philanthropic organization founded in 1954 by the late media entrepreneur for whom it is named. The Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the United States.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM
Founded in 1927, The Museum of Discovery is Little Rock’s oldest museum. It remains a fixture of the River Market District in Downtown Little Rock and welcomes visitors into a “world of discovery for all ages.” Throughout 2007, the Museum is proud to celebrate “80 Years of Discovery.” The year long celebration will include special events and exhibits designed to showcase science, history and technology.

The Museum’s mission is to engage, enlighten and educate people of all ages through an interactive experience where science and history come alive. The Museum of Discovery is a Smithsonian Affiliate, and a member of the American Association of Museums, the Association of Science and Technology Centers and the Association of Children’s Museums.

Admission is $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for children 1-12, $7.00 for seniors over 65 and free for children under one. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. The Museum of Discovery is located at 500 President Clinton Ave., Suite 150, Little Rock, Ark. For more information, call the Museum of Discovery at (501) 396-7050 or visit www.amod.org.

CALENDAR LISTING
Bubble Magic, June 14-16. Show times: Thursday & Friday, 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Saturday, noon and 3:00 p.m. Museum of Discovery, 500 President Clinton Ave., Suite 150, Little Rock, Ark. For more information, call the Museum of Discovery at (501) 396-7050 or log onto www.amod.org.