National Museum of American Jewish History Grand Opening Weekend
Special Guests: Jerry Seinfeld, Bette Midler & Joe Biden
November 10 Press Conference to Precede Opening
–(BUSINESS WIRE)–National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH):
WHAT:
Celebration surrounding the opening of the new National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH), the nation’s only museum dedicated solely to telling the story of Jews in America, and press conference with leaders, architect and designer.
WHO:
Special guests Jerry Seinfeld and Bette Midler to perform at Opening Gala, Nov. 13; Vice President Joe Biden to lead Grand Opening ceremony, Nov. 14
WHERE:
101 South Independence Mall East (5th and Market streets), Philadelphia
MUSEUM BACKGROUND:
The $150 million, 100,000-square-foot museum explores the universal themes of freedom, civil rights and assimilation told through the life experiences, struggles and triumphs of American Jews. The 25,000 square feet of gallery space features cutting-edge interactive technology, compelling artifacts and immersive environments, and will explore the choices and challenges faced by Jews since their arrival on this continent in 1654.
WHEN:
Wed., Nov. 10 – Press Conference 1 p.m. (Museum tours at noon & following press conference)
Presenters:
NMAJH President/CEO Michael Rosenzweig
Architect James S. Polshek
Exhibition Designer Patrick Gallagher
Viewing/discussion of LED sculpture,“Beacon,” by creator Ben Rubin at Independence Visitor Center (across the street from NMAJH) at 4:30 p.m.
Available for interviews: Gwen Goodman, NMAJH executive director emerita; Dr. Josh Perelman, deputy director of exhibitions, programs and collections; Jake Barton, exhibition media producer; David Grubin, exhibition filmmaker; Donna Lawrence, exhibition sound designer
Sat., Nov. 13 – Grand Opening Gala w/Jerry Seinfeld & Bette Midler
6 p.m. Cocktails/informal museum tours
8 p.m. Dinner, performances by Jerry Seinfeld and Bette Midler
9:30 p.m. Young Friends Gala
Sun., Nov. 14 – Grand Opening Dedication Ceremony
12 p.m. – Keynote speech by Vice President Joe Biden. Andrea Mitchell will serve as MC.
CREDENTIALING
To receive credentials and register to attend, qualified journalists must email Ilana Blumenthal at iblumenthal@nmajh.org by Fri., Nov. 5, with name, outlet and event(s) they want to attend. Reporters will receive a confirmation email with further details.
Reporters may view the Nov. 13 performances from the NMAJH auditorium via live feed, and will be escorted in small groups to capture live portions of the shows. Please let us know if you want to tap into a mult box.
Contacts
NMAJH
Jay Nachman, 215-923-5978
jnachman@nmajh.org
or
Ilana Blumenthal, 267-294-8425
iblumenthal@nmajh.org
Well, well, well…could be a great opportunity for the Divine Miss M to see Philly’s Ms M’s gardens/farms 😉
~J