Louisiana Art & Science Museum

A heartfelt thank you to Entergy for becoming a ✨ NEFERTITI SPONSOR ✨of LASM’s 39th Annual Gala: Party in the Valley of the Kings on Friday, October 4th!

We also want to express our deep gratitude to the incredible lineworkers who have been working around the clock to restore power in the wake of Hurricane Francine. Thanks to their dedication, we’re able to keep our museum doors open and continue serving our beloved community. 🙏

We hope everyone stayed safe and weathered the storm with minimal damage. Entergy’s support for the community stands as a pillar of strength, and we are proud to have them as a vital part of our gala.

⚡️ Reminder! There’s just about a week left to join us as a sponsor or host committee member before the September 20th deadline! ⚡️ Be part of this extraordinary event by visiting givebutter.com/c/LASMGala2024

Join us today for BASF’s Kids’ Lab at 11 AM, 1, & 3 PM and tomorrow, Sept. 15 at 1:30 & 3:00 PM where we will explore the pH scale ! 🧪

Experience the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults.

Learn through play and enjoy a different experiment each month. The September workshop is pHun Factor, where we’ll test acids and bases in all-natural, messy, and delightfully stinky ways! 🧤

Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses. You may register on-site the day of the program as space permits.

BASF’s Kids’ Lab workshops are included with the price of general admission (and are always free to members).

Visit lasm.org/public-programs/basfs-kids-lab for more information!
BASF Science Education in North America

A royal thank you to Dudley W. Coates for being a distinguished ✨TUTANKHAMUN SPONSOR✨ of LASM’s 39th Annual Gala: Party in the Valley of the Kings on Friday, October 4th!

This sponsorship is truly fit for a king! 👑

In the featured image, you can see intricate details of Tutankhamun's throne, with Queen Ankhesenamun offering a salve cup of oiled perfume to anoint her husband's collar in a beautiful Amarna-style scene. Above them, the sun disc Aten shines down, blessing the royal couple with divine power. 🌞✨

⚡️Don’t forget! There’s just about a week left to join us as a sponsor and/or host committee member before the deadline on September 20th! ⚡️
Become a part of the magic by visiting givebutter.com/c/LASMGala2024.

Pictured: King Tutankhamun and Queen Ankhesenamen, detail from the back of the throne of Tutankhamun; in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo.

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry for being a dazzling ✨NEFERTITI SPONSOR✨ of LASM’s 39th Annual Gala: Party in the Valley of the Kings on Friday, October 4th!

We’re beyond grateful for their generous contribution of stunning 2-carat total weight round diamond studs set in 14k white gold for our gala’s raffle. Valued at $5,800, these timeless, elegant earrings are the perfect touch of sophistication to brighten any outfit! 💎✨

🎟 RAFFLE TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! 🎟 At just $50 per ticket, you could win this exquisite prize! Get your tickets at givebutter.com/c/LASMGala2024 — don’t miss out!

Thank you once again, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, for your incredible support in helping us raise funds for museum renovations and for providing such a breathtaking raffle prize. 🙏

The lucky winner will be revealed on October 4th during LASM’s 39th Annual Gala. For more info, visit lasm.org/gala!

This weekend, Saturday, Sept. 14 at 11 AM, 1, & 3 PM and Sunday, Sept. 15 at 1:30 & 3:00 PM, we introduce you to BASF's Kid's Lab workshop theme for the month—pHun Facor! 🧪

Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. ⚗️

Explore science with a different experiment each month! Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses. You may register on-site on the day of the program as space permits.

BASF's Kids' Lab workshops are included with the price of general admission (and are always free to members). ✨

Go to lasm.org/public-programs/basfs-kids-lab for more information!
BASF Science Education in North America

Thank you, Lamar Advertising Company, for being a great ✨PYRAMID SPONSOR✨ for LASM's 39th Annual Gala: Party in the Valley of the Kings on Friday, Oct. 4!

Speaking of greatness, did you know that the Great Pyramid of Giza, built for Pharaoh Khufu more than 4,000 years ago, is the only Great Wonder still standing? 🔼

Estimated to be constructed over 27 years with 2.3 million stone blocks, this 5.75-million-ton marvel showcases extraordinary engineering.

Records show that the thousands of builders were paid, well-fed, and respected, and those who died during the construction were even buried near the site as a mark of honor. Once crowned with a golden capstone, this iconic structure remains a symbol of ancient Egypt’s grandeur. 🌅

Thanks to Lamar Advertising Company, our billboards shown throughout the city of Baton Rouge are a mark of their great work and stand tall to showcase our incredible upcoming gala on Oct. 4!

If you're ready to party like a pharaoh and directly support museum renovations so that we can continue to be great, go to givebutter.com/c/LASMGala2024 to sponsor us or get your gala ticket!

Due to the threat of severe weather, LASM's administrative offices will be closed today at 3:30 P.M. LASM will be closed tomorrow, September 11, and Thursday, September 12.

We plan to re-open on Friday, September 13. Additional updates will be posted here or on our website. Stay safe!

Thank you, queenofsparkles, for being an inspiring ✨NEFERTITI SPONSOR✨ for LASM's 39th Annual Gala: Party in the Valley of the Kings on Friday, Oct. 4!

Jaime Glas Odom, the founder and owner of Queen of Sparkles, was also honored as a "Star of BR" and was a raffle model for last year's "Out of this World" Gala.

In today's , explore Queen Nefertiti's limestone reliefs and see how both Queen Nefertiti and the Queen of Sparkles radiate life and leadership! 👑

Akhenaten, son of Amenhotep III, led a brief monotheistic revolution in ancient Egypt by worshipping the Aten, the Sun Disk, and built a temple complex with a fascinating mystery.

Interestingly, Queen Nefertiti appears more often than Akhenaten in these reliefs, which come from a limestone talatat block used during Akhenaten's reign to construct the Aten temples. After the temples fell out of favor, they were dismantled and repurposed for the Great Temple of Amun.

Just in front of her nostril is the ankh or symbol of life, being given to her by Aten, the sun, so that she may breathe in the god's gift of life. Like Nefertiti, the "Queen of Sparkles" Jaime Glas Odom is a vivacious queen through her service.

Thanks again, queenofsparkles, for your support as a Nefertiti sponsor for this year's Gala!

If you're interested in becoming a sponsor or attending the most unique and best party in town, visit givebutter.com/c/LASMGala2024 to directly support the museum's renovations!

Images:
Talatat: Nefertiti Offers to the Aten 1353–1347 BCE Egypt, Karnak, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten (1351–1334 BCE)
Portrait of Nefertiti c. 1353–1347 BCE Egypt, Karnak, New Kingdom (1540–1069 BCE), Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten (1351–1334 BCE)

Due to inclement weather, the STEAM Gallery's closing art reception will be moved from Wednesday, September 11, to Wednesday, September 18. 🌧️

Join us next week where students, teachers, families, and the public may see the STEAM Gallery's art to celebrate the incredible talent and creativity of local student artists in the "To Be Seen, To Be Heard, To Be Valued" exhibition! 🎨✨

These emerging artists from EBR Schools, guided by their teachers, showcase work that meets professional standards. Visit LASM to explore and engage with their inspiring art, enjoy light refreshments provided in the Bert S. Turner Family Atrium, and stay for a showing of “America’s Musical Journey” in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium at 5:15 PM for attendees.

Thank you, Ellemnop.Art for curating this exhibition to showcase all of our gifted and talented students. We hope to see you there in drier conditions! ☂️

East Baton Rouge Parish School System
EBR Fine Arts
EBR Gifted and Talented Programs

🪐✨ Saturn takes center stage! This September 2024, witness the spectacular Opposition of Saturn, a celestial event you won't want to miss. Join us as we delve into the mysteries of the ringed giant. 🌌🔭

Explore the cosmic wonders in our latest blog post!. 📖🌠

Click here to embark on a cosmic journey: tinyurl.com/TheSkyTonightLASMBlog

🚂✨ We are thrilled to recognize Canadian Pacific Railway as a ✨TUTANKHAMUN SPONSOR✨ for LASM's 39th Annual Gala: Party in the Valley of the Kings on Oct. 4! 🎉

This gala pays homage to some of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century — like the tomb of Tutankhamun, which remained undisturbed for over 3,300 years in Egypt's Valley of the Kings until Howard Carter's team unearthed it in 1922. Inside were over 5,000 precious artifacts, carefully preserved after millennia.

Among these treasures lies a sarcophagus guarded by four goddesses: Isis, Selqit, Nepthys, and Neit, who protect King Tut's eternal resting place. 🛡️👑

Join us as we celebrate history, art, and legacy, and thank Canadian Pacific Railway for helping make this magical night possible! ✨

Visit lasm.org/gala to learn more about LASM's 39th Annual Gala: Party in the Valley of the Kings.

Today at 1 PM, the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium will show T.REX, our newest immersive film for all ages. The story explores the life of the tyrant king and follows the story of the kids who uncovered the remains of a T.REX with their team!

Join us today for this stunning work of masterful CGI and paleontology to discover a new world of this notorious dinosaur in surround sound on the fulldome screen.

Check out times for other shows at lasm.org/calendar. Hope to see you there!

THANK YOU to BASF for being an incredible ✨TUTANKHAMUN SPONSOR✨ for LASM's 39th Annual Gala: Party in the Valley of the Kings on Oct. 4!

BASF has been an essential LASM partner since we started "creating chemistry" together in 2011. 🫶 🥽 From BASF's Kid's Lab weekend workshops, to the many BASF-sponsored Free First Sundays, to "Energy Loves Produce" hands-on classes for every Ascension Schools 4th-grade students, and so much more, BASF helps us inspire our community's young scientists every day.

BASF's Gala sponsorship has made it possible for nearly 🧪5,000 students🧪 to experience the Interactive Periodic Table exhibit in The STEAM Station since it opened in late January 2024. All Gala proceeds support future museum renovations!

Learn more about LASM's Gala and get your tickets today at lasm.org/gala.

TODAY IS THE DAY, SWIFTIES! We're so excited to "shake it off" with our friends to a beautiful laser light show tonight at 5:00 & 6:30 PM for our Laser Taylor Swift Singalong & Dance Party! 💖 🪩

It's your last chance to score tickets to this unique event only found at the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium! Only a limited amount of tickets are left, so get them NOW before it's too late! ➡️ tinyurl.com/LaserTaylorSwiftLASM

Or, buy tickets at the door on a first-come, first-served basis if you're a risk-taker 😉

We will have Swiftie merch provided by The Unhinged Swiftie, a pop- up boutique, free snacks, and swift-tivities to do before the show, like a photo op and crafts!

As Taylor says, "Here's a toast to my real friends!" See you there, besties 🫶

❗❗ENDING TODAY❗❗ EARLYBIRD GALA TICKET DISCOUNTS!

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SAVE $25 🎟️ Individual Ticket: $125 with "EARLYBIRDSINGLE" Discount Code
SAVE $50 🎟️ Couple Ticket: $225 with "EARLYBIRDCOUPLE" Discount Code

Are you ready to dress like a goddess, dance like an Egyptian, and party like a pharaoh?! Visit givebutter.com/LASMGala2024 to use the discounts before time's up!

Today, we acknowledge Jones Walker LLP in gratitude for becoming a ✨NEFERTITI SPONSOR✨ at LASM's 39th Annual Gala: Party in the Valley of the Kings on Oct 4!

Nefertiti, the beloved wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, was honored with one of Egypt's most stunning tombs, filled with vibrant wall paintings.

This watercolor shows Queen Nefertiti (left) being guided by the goddess Isis (right). Interestingly, Ramesses II is absent, highlighting Nefertiti's unique status that allowed her to interact directly with the gods—a privilege reserved only for royals! 🌟

Isis, a goddess of motherhood and magic, was seen symbolically linked to Nefertiti, Egypt’s powerful queen, as both embodied feminine strength, wisdom, and protection—Isis in the divine realm and Nefertiti as a leader. 🌺🦅

Nefertiti's legacy reflected the ideals of Isis, guiding and nurturing their people with lasting influence. 🌾💫

Thanks again to Jones Walker LLP for their support so that we may renovate our museum and nurture the community like Nefertiti with the we provide!

Visit lasm.org/gala to learn more about LASM's 39th Annual Gala: Party in the Valley of the Kings.

Pictured 'Queen Nefertiti being led by Isis' by Charles K. Wilkinson (ca. 1279–1213 B.C.)

Tomorrow, are you ready to sing at the top of your lungs, dance like nobody's watching, and light up the night with an unforgettable Laser Taylor Swift Singalong & Dance PARTY?! 💫 Only 1 more day until the lights and the lyrics collide! 🪩 ⚡️

Shows are selling out FAST so grab tickets TODAY ➡️ tinyurl.com/LaserTaylorSwiftLASM

This is the perfect weekend plan for rainy day weather! What's better than partying with the besties to all of Taylor Swift's best hits in our favorite cute outfits? Join us as we bring Taylor’s most iconic lyrics to life in a dazzling laser light display that will make you feel like you’re in a "Love Story" of your own! 💖

🛍️ Before the show, stop by The Unhinged Swiftie's pop-up boutique to grab exclusive Taylor Swift merch! From iconic t-shirts to sparkling accessories, you’ll find everything to complete your ‘Fearless’ concert look. 🎀✨

Don’t miss this ultimate experience where YOU are the star! 🌟 ✨ “You belong with me…" in the crowd at the most epic Taylor Swift singalong show of the year! ✨

IT'S PARTY TIME! 🎉 The Read and Create program is celebrating its one-year anniversary, so for this Saturday's Read & Create, we will have a party theme for September 7th at 11:15 AM. The book we will be reading is "You Can Throw a Party" by Jan Gniffke. Afterward, the kids will make a party craft. 🖍

Let's celebrate together for this special event! 🥳

We are immensely grateful to the Pennington Family Foundation for being a ✨CLEOPATRA SPONSOR✨ at LASM's 39th Annual Gala: Party in the Valley of the Kings on Oct 4!

Read on to find out why Cleopatra and Mark Antony, notorious party animals, would have LOVED to celebrate like royals with us for this year's gala! 🤩 🪩

Cleopatra, a brilliant and wealthy Egyptian ruler, and Antony, a powerful Roman leader, joined forces after Caesar's assassination. Antony relied on Cleopatra's wealth for his military campaigns, while Cleopatra needed Antony's protection to secure her son's claim as Caesar's heir.

Their alliance flourished in Alexandria, a city thriving under Cleopatra's rule, with a vibrant artistic, cultural, and scholarly renaissance where the two indulged in lavish parties and extravagant bets together.

The art depicts a fabled scene where Cleopatra dissolves a priceless pearl in vinegar and drinks it to win the most expensive dinner bet against Antony. Needless to say, she won! 👑

Look for our next Cleopatra post to continue the story of these two, but for now, many thanks again to the Pennington Family Foundation! 👏

Learn more about LASM's 39th Annual Gala: Party in the Valley of the Kings at lasm.org/gala. Photo: 'The Banquet of Cleopatra' by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1744)

Busy month again!

Save the date for these September events in downtown Baton Rouge!

Live After Five, Inc.
🎶 Live After 5: September 13, 20, & 27

Raising Cane's River Center
📺 Sesame Street Live - September 18
🐴 Baton Rouge SERA Black Rodeo - September 28

Manship Theatre at Shaw Center for the Arts
🎶 Amanda Shaw - September 12
🎵 Karma and the Killjoys - September 19
🎶 Sierra Green and the Giants - September 26

Louisiana Art & Science Museum
🎨 Studio Saturday with Mike Weary: Inspired by the Art of Frank Hayden
📖 Read and Create - September 7 & 21
🧪 BASF's Kids' Lab - September 14 & 28
💫 Family Hour Stargazing - Saturdays

Red Stick Farmers Market
🎨 Baton Rouge Arts Market - September 7
🥕 Red Stick Farmers Market - Saturdays

Only a few days left to purchase EARLYBIRD tickets for LASM's 39th Annual Gala: Party in the Valley of the Kings on Friday, October 4 from 7 PM-11 PM! ⏳ 👀

🎟️ Individual Ticket: $125 with "EARLYBIRDSINGLE" Discount Code (normally $150)
🎟️ Couple Ticket: $225 with "EARLYBIRDCOUPLE" Discount Code (normally $275)

Join the party at givebutter.com/LASMGala2024

Earlybird ticket discounts available until this Friday, September 6!

Our administrative offices are closed today for Labor Day! We will resume normal hours tomorrow, September 3.

The turnout for the Laser Taylor Swift Singalong this past Friday was UNREAL! 🫶🤩

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this new experience offered at LASM’s Irene W. Pennington Planetarium and thank you Bella Bella Boutique & Cora B. Gallery for making it even more special! 💖

If you missed it, you’ll have the chance to join us for the next one on September 6, but get them TODAY because they’re going FAST ➡️ tinyurl.com/LaserTaylorSwiftLASM!

We can’t wait to party with you again, Swifties! 🪩

🎉 Don't miss out on LASM's Free First Sunday TODAY, September 1 from 1 PM - 5 PM!

This is your last chance to catch the exhibitions "Improvisation: The Art & Healing Power of Jazz," "The Art of Looking Up: Following the Stars, from Ancient Cultures to the Webb," and "Artistry and Accuracy: Botanical Illustrations by Margaret Stones" before they close. 😲

"Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen" will be closing on September 8th, so take advantage of this opportunity to view it and grab any of the art prints at our Museum Store while you can! 🖼️ Today, explore all of our current exhibitions, permanent collections, Irene W. Pennington Planetarium shows, and so much more—all for FREE! ✨

Check our calendar for Irene W. Pennington Planetarium shows at lasm.org/calendar. See you soon!

We sincerely thank The Dudley W. Coates Family for their support as a ✨TUTANKHAMUN SPONSOR✨ at our 39th Annual Gala: Party in the Valley of the Kings on Friday, October 4!

In November 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered a sealed stairway leading to King Tutankhamun's tomb. A century later, this momentous find remains one of the most significant events in the history of Egyptian archaeology.

At least 80 sandals were found in King Tut's tomb, intended for his afterlife. Some were well-preserved, while others were mere fragments of foot straps. The best-preserved were the gold sandals on King Tut’s mummy.

The inner soles of an elaborate marquetry veneer pair of sandals shown, now aged 3,300 years old, are illustrated with four bows. The captives represent the traditional enemies of Egypt whom the king symbolically trod on when wearing the sandals.

Thanks again to The Dudley W. Coates Family for supporting museum renovations with their support!

To learn more about LASM's 39th Annual Gala: Party in the Valley of the Kings, visit lasm.org/gala.

TOMORROW! Don’t miss this, it’s ✨FREE! ✨

Get ready to ROAR with excitement for LASM's brand-new fulldome show where we will dive into groundbreaking CGI and the latest in T. rex paleontology, bringing the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex to life TODAY at 11 AM, 1 PM, or 3 PM! 🦖

It's perfect for all ages and included with your General Admission ticket so you may explore the rest of the museum, including Jason, our 66 million-year-old triceratops.

Join us for a dino-themed Read & Create at 11:15 AM for today's premiere! We'll read "Dinosaur Boogie" by Dr. Jean and craft together. Plus, meet our special guest Mason Kirkland, LASM’s paleontologist, and enjoy hands-on activities with friends from the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society and the Baton Rouge Gem & Mineral Society. 🦴 🪨 ☄️

Don’t miss out on this dino-mite event! Visit lasm.org/events/t-rex-show-premiere for more info. Hope to see you there! 🦕