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May 1, 2013
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White Glove Wednesdays
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It's one thing to read on an exhibit label that an infantryman's pack
in World War II weighed forty pounds. But now The National WWII Museum
offers you the opportunity to pick up an infantryman's pack and try it
on for yourself! Join Curator Eric Rivet each Wednesday morning in the
Louisiana Mem... |
| May 1, 2013 9:00AM |
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The Victory Belles "A Salute to Our Heroes"
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Stage Door Canteen
11:45 am buffet seating
From George M. Cohan to Irving Berlin, from the Star-Spangled Banner to
God Bless the USA, the music of America captures our patriotism,
touches our hearts and stirs our souls. The Victory Belles newest show,
"A Salute to Our Heroes," will bring the au... |
| May 1, 2013 11:45AM |
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Lunchbox Lecture
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Charles Chamberlain presents "WWII Music: Mobilizing the Masses"
Dr. Charles Chamberlain will explore the central role that music played
in mobilizing the American public to support the Allied Cause during
World War II. Chamberlain will show a large variety of World War II-era
music videos to i... |
| May 1, 2013 12:00PM |
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May 3, 2013
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Lagniappe Lecture - "World War II Money Art" by Toni Kiser
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H. Mortimer Favrot Orientation Center
Featuring hand-made items from the artifact collection of the Museum,
this talk will show the variety of coins servicemen encountered in
their travels around the world. The creativity and style with which
many of the pieces were created demonstrate the many ... |
| May 3, 2013 12:00PM |
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"My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra"
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Stage Door Canteen
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm show only ticket
Frank Sinatra was America’s most iconic singer for more than
fifty years, and My Way features more than thirty songs made famous by
"Old Blue Eyes." Four marvelous singers — two male and two female
— will brin... |
| May 3, 2013 6:00PM |
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May 4, 2013
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Victory Corps Saturday
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Most museums state loudly "Hands-Off!", but with The National WWII
Museum's teen Victory Corps program, it's HANDS-ON. Explore and learn
about WWII history in an exciting, new way — through touching
actual artifacts from the war that changed the world. At stations
placed strategically thro... |
| May 4, 2013 10:00AM |
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Weekend Wargame: Warfare Thru the Ages - Nancy, France
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Our “Warfare Thru the Ages” series highlights places in the
world that have seen repeated conflicts, including action in WWII. The
public can learn comparative military history by watching, or by
joining in to re-fight the battles using accurate miniature figures.
This event is best ... |
| May 4, 2013 10:00AM |
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"My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra"
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Stage Door Canteen
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm show only ticket
Frank Sinatra was America’s most iconic singer for more than
fifty years, and My Way features more than thirty songs made famous by
"Old Blue Eyes." Four marvelous singers — two male and two female
— will brin... |
| May 4, 2013 6:00PM |
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May 5, 2013
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"My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra"
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Stage Door Canteen
11:30 am brunch seating
Frank Sinatra was America’s most iconic singer for more than
fifty years, and My Way features more than thirty songs made famous by
"Old Blue Eyes." Four marvelous singers — two male and two female
— will bring Sinatra’s reperto... |
| May 5, 2013 11:30AM |
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May 8, 2013
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Exclusive Book Pre-Release Event - 'The Guns at Last Light' by Rick Atkinson
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US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center
5:00 pm Reception | 6:00 pm Presentation
6:45 pm Audience Q&A | 7:20 pm Book Signing
The National WWII Museum is honored to announce that we will be hosting
the official book release event of Pulitzer Prize winner and
best-selling author, Rick AtkinsonR... |
| May 8, 2013 5:00PM |
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May 9, 2013
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New Orleans History & Heritage Tour | May 9 - 12
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Experience all the best that The National WWII Museum has to offer as
well as the rich history and culture of New Orleans with the
Museum’s newest travel opportunity.
Join us for an itinerary that includes touring the galleries of the
Museum, the Kushner Restoration Pavilion, the 4-D film... |
| May 9, 2013 - May 12, 2013 |
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May 10, 2013
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New Orleans History & Heritage Tour | May 9 - 12
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Experience all the best that The National WWII Museum has to offer as
well as the rich history and culture of New Orleans with the
Museum’s newest travel opportunity.
Join us for an itinerary that includes touring the galleries of the
Museum, the Kushner Restoration Pavilion, the 4-D film... |
| May 9, 2013 - May 12, 2013 |
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May 11, 2013
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New Orleans History & Heritage Tour | May 9 - 12
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Experience all the best that The National WWII Museum has to offer as
well as the rich history and culture of New Orleans with the
Museum’s newest travel opportunity.
Join us for an itinerary that includes touring the galleries of the
Museum, the Kushner Restoration Pavilion, the 4-D film... |
| May 9, 2013 - May 12, 2013 |
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2013 Robotics Challenge
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US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center
The National WWII Museum Robotics Challenge is an exciting opportunity
for middle school students to develop 21st century skills and
participate in active problem solving all based on real-life scenarios
from WWII. Focused on the enduring themes of innovati... |
| May 11, 2013 8:00AM |
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SOLD OUT - "My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra"
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Stage Door Canteen
This show is sold out.
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm show only ticket
Frank Sinatra was America’s most iconic singer for more than
fifty years, and My Way features more than thirty songs made famous by
"Old Blue Eyes." Four marvelous singers — two male and two ... |
| May 11, 2013 6:00PM |
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May 12, 2013
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New Orleans History & Heritage Tour | May 9 - 12
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Experience all the best that The National WWII Museum has to offer as
well as the rich history and culture of New Orleans with the
Museum’s newest travel opportunity.
Join us for an itinerary that includes touring the galleries of the
Museum, the Kushner Restoration Pavilion, the 4-D film... |
| May 9, 2013 - May 12, 2013 |
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SOLD OUT - "My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra"
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Stage Door Canteen
This show is sold out.
10:30 am brunch seating
Frank Sinatra was America’s most iconic singer for more than
fifty years, and My Way features more than thirty songs made famous by
"Old Blue Eyes." Four marvelous singers — two male and two female
— will bring... |
| May 12, 2013 10:30AM |
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SOLD OUT - "My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra"
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Stage Door Canteen
This show is sold out.
2:45 pm seating
Frank Sinatra was America’s most iconic singer for more than
fifty years, and My Way features more than thirty songs made famous by
"Old Blue Eyes." Four marvelous singers — two male and two female
— will bring Sinatra... |
| May 12, 2013 2:45PM |
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May 14, 2013
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Dinner with a Curator: Fighting Fit: Restoring the Collection
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US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center
Tom Czekanski presents "Fighting Fit: Restoring the Collection"
Utilizing staff, volunteers and outside contractors, the Museum has
undertaken a substantial number of restoration projects since opening
in 2000. Restorations include several airplanes, two b... |
| May 14, 2013 6:30PM |
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May 15, 2013
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White Glove Wednesdays
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It's one thing to read on an exhibit label that an infantryman's pack
in World War II weighed forty pounds. But now The National WWII Museum
offers you the opportunity to pick up an infantryman's pack and try it
on for yourself! Join Curator Eric Rivet each Wednesday morning in the
Louisiana Mem... |
| May 15, 2013 9:00AM |
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The Victory Belles "A Salute to Our Heroes"
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Stage Door Canteen
11:45 am buffet seating
From George M. Cohan to Irving Berlin, from the Star-Spangled Banner to
God Bless the USA, the music of America captures our patriotism,
touches our hearts and stirs our souls. The Victory Belles newest show,
"A Salute to Our Heroes," will bring the au... |
| May 15, 2013 11:45AM |
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Lunchbox Lecture
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Joey Balfour presents "Battle of Attu/The Aleutians"
When Japanese forces landed on and occupied the Aleutian Islands of
Attu, Agattu, and Kiska in June of 1942, it marked the first time that
enemy troops had occupied American territory since the War of 1812.
After capturing the islands, despit... |
| May 15, 2013 12:00PM |
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SOLD OUT - Film Screening - "The Ghost Army"
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Solomon Victory Theater
This event is SOLD OUT.
In Partnership with WYES New Orleans
The Ghost Army tells the story of an extraordinary US Army unit that
used inflatable tanks, sound effects and illusion to stage a traveling
road show of deception on the WWII battlefields of Europe. Don’... |
| May 15, 2013 6:00PM |
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May 16, 2013
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Documentary Screening: "Berga: Soldiers of Another War" (2003)
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Solomon Victory Theater
This story is about a group of more than 300 American soldiers who were
captured by the Germans during the Battle of the Bulge. Because the
soldiers were either Jewish or, to the Germans, "looked" Jewish, they
were sent to concentration camps instead of POW camps, where m... |
| May 16, 2013 6:00PM |
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May 17, 2013
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Big Band Hits Dine & Dance
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Stage Door Canteen
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm show only ticket
Enjoy dining delights by Chef John Besh and dance to Big Band Hits with
our 17-piece Victory Big Band! The timeless tunes of Glenn Miller,
Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington and more! Advance ticket purchase or
reservations are recom... |
| May 17, 2013 6:00PM |
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May 18, 2013
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Winston S. Churchill Symposium
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Stage Door Canteen
A Partnered Program between The National WWII Museum and The Churchill
Society of New Orleans
The 3rd Annual Winston S. Churchill Symposium follows the immense
success of the first two symposiums and will bring four Churchill
Scholars to discuss a wide array of topics explori... |
| May 18, 2013 7:00AM |
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"Meet the Veteran" - Women Veterans of Louisiana
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Louisiana Memorial Pavilion
Women Veterans of Louisiana is the only organization in the country
that provides honor guards specifically for female veterans. The
organization has been recognized by the Veterans Administration and the
Governor of Louisiana. Meet members who served during WWII and ... |
| May 18, 2013 9:00AM |
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Armed Forces Day
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10:30 am – 11:00
am Navy Band New Orleans
Performance
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11:00 am – 12:00
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Program — Louisiana Memorial Pavilion
Current members of the military and all veterans are admitted free for
the day to the Museum galleries. Ticket purchase required ... |
| May 18, 2013 9:00AM |
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Family Workshop: Code School
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Classroom | EJ Ourso Discovery Hall | 3rd Floor
Explore the WWII history of secret codes and deception. Learn to write
in five secret code languages, send Morse code, test your lie detection
abilities and experiment with recipes for invisible ink. Workshops are
designed for children ages 8 &ndas... |
| May 18, 2013 10:00AM |
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Living History Corps
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The Museum’s World War II re-enactors, collectively known as the
Living History Corps, are local volunteers who enrich the
visitor’s Museum experience with their wealth of information and
stories. Wearing the uniforms and carrying the equipment of both the
Allied and Axis forces, the... |
| May 18, 2013 11:00AM |
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Big Band Hits Dine & Dance
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Stage Door Canteen
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm show only ticket
Enjoy dining delights by Chef John Besh and dance to Big Band Hits with
our 17-piece Victory Big Band! The timeless tunes of Glenn Miller,
Tommy Dorsey, Duke Ellington and more! Advance ticket purchase or
reservations are recom... |
| May 18, 2013 6:00PM |
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May 19, 2013
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CANCELED: Big Band Hits Dine & Dance
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Stage Door Canteen
This show has been CANCELED and will be replaced with The Victory
Belles present A Salute to Our Heroes.
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11:30 am brunch seating, 1:00 pm showtime
Enjoy dining delights by Chef John Besh and dance to Big B... |
| May 19, 2013 11:30AM |
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The Victory Belles "A Salute to Our Heroes"
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Stage Door Canteen
11:30 am brunch seating
From George M. Cohan to Irving Berlin, from the Star-Spangled Banner to
God Bless the USA, the music of America captures our patriotism,
touches our hearts and stirs our souls. The Victory Belles newest show,
"A Salute to Our Heroes," will bring the au... |
| May 19, 2013 11:30AM |
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May 22, 2013
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White Glove Wednesdays
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It's one thing to read on an exhibit label that an infantryman's pack
in World War II weighed forty pounds. But now The National WWII Museum
offers you the opportunity to pick up an infantryman's pack and try it
on for yourself! Join Curator Eric Rivet each Wednesday morning in the
Louisiana Mem... |
| May 22, 2013 9:00AM |
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The Victory Belles "A Salute to Our Heroes"
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Stage Door Canteen
11:45 am buffet seating
From George M. Cohan to Irving Berlin, from the Star-Spangled Banner to
God Bless the USA, the music of America captures our patriotism,
touches our hearts and stirs our souls. The Victory Belles newest show,
"A Salute to Our Heroes," will bring the au... |
| May 22, 2013 11:45AM |
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Lagniappe Lecture - "Wartime Logs" by Kimberly Guise
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H. Mortimer Favrot Orientation Center
Learn more about Wartime Logs, the special diaries that the YMCA and
Red Cross provided for POWs held captive by the Germans in WWII. They
served as sketch books, journals, autograph books, cookbooks, song
books, scrapbooks and photo albums. Some of the Wart... |
| May 22, 2013 12:00PM |
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May 23, 2013
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Film Screening - "The Counterfeiters" (2007)
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Solomon Victory Theater
Winner of the 2007 Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, The
Counterfeiters is the true story of the largest counterfeiting
operation in history, set up by the Nazis in 1936. Salomon "Sally"
Sorowitsch is the king of counterfeiters. Arrested and imprisoned,
Salomon and a g... |
| May 23, 2013 6:00PM |
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May 24, 2013
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"On The Back Porch" starring Spud and Mo
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Stage Door Canteen
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm show only ticket
Come hang out On The Back Porch with New Orleans’ favorite funny
folks, Spud & Mo plus the Von Yat Family Singers, as they take you back
— in song — to a trouble-free time in America. A time when
radio was kin... |
| May 24, 2013 6:00PM |
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May 25, 2013
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CAF Red Tail Squadron "Rise Above" Traveling Exhibit
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New Orleans Lakefront Airport
The CAF Red Tail Squadron’s traveling exhibit, Rise Above,
features an original film by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, Adam White.
The film not only highlights the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, but the
160-degree panoramic screen also lets viewers experience th... |
| May 25, 2013 9:00AM |
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"On The Back Porch" starring Spud and Mo
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Stage Door Canteen
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm show only ticket
Come hang out On The Back Porch with New Orleans’ favorite funny
folks, Spud & Mo plus the Von Yat Family Singers, as they take you back
— in song — to a trouble-free time in America. A time when
radio was kin... |
| May 25, 2013 6:00PM |
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May 26, 2013
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"On The Back Porch" starring Spud and Mo
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Stage Door Canteen
11:30 am brunch seating
Come hang out On The Back Porch with New Orleans’ favorite funny
folks, Spud & Mo plus the Von Yat Family Singers, as they take you back
— in song — to a trouble-free time in America. A time when
radio was king, pouring out simple son... |
| May 26, 2013 11:30AM |
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May 27, 2013
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Memorial Day at the Museum
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Memorial Day honors those who have given all for their country and for
freedom. Join us for events that honor these brave men and women.
This Memorial Day, we highlight the artifacts, images and stories in
our Collection that honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in one
of the world’... |
| May 27, 2013 10:00AM |
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Presentation - "From Their Fathers: Children of POWs Share Stories and Artifacts"
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Stage Door Canteen
Moderated by special exhibition curator Kimberly Guise, this panel will
bring together children and grandchildren of men held as POWs during
WWII. When Bruce and Barry Worrell donated their father’s POW
diary to the Museum (to be featured in the exhibit), they spoke abou... |
| May 27, 2013 1:00PM |
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May 29, 2013
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White Glove Wednesdays
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It's one thing to read on an exhibit label that an infantryman's pack
in World War II weighed forty pounds. But now The National WWII Museum
offers you the opportunity to pick up an infantryman's pack and try it
on for yourself! Join Curator Eric Rivet each Wednesday morning in the
Louisiana Mem... |
| May 29, 2013 9:00AM |
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The Victory Belles "A Salute to Our Heroes"
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Stage Door Canteen
11:45 am buffet seating
From George M. Cohan to Irving Berlin, from the Star-Spangled Banner to
God Bless the USA, the music of America captures our patriotism,
touches our hearts and stirs our souls. The Victory Belles newest show,
"A Salute to Our Heroes," will bring the au... |
| May 29, 2013 11:45AM |
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Pub Quiz
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Stage Door Canteen
Test your knowledge of an array of topics, including World War II, at
the Museum’s Pub Quiz. Play one round, or all six. The American
Sector restaurant’s Happy Hour specials will be extended to
players, who can also order off the restaurant menu.
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| May 29, 2013 6:00PM |
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May 30, 2013
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Meet the Author - Robert Edsel presents "Saving Italy: The Race to Rescue a Nation's Treasures from the Nazis"
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US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center
5:00 pm Reception | 6:00 pm Presentation | 7:00 pm
Book Signing
When Hitler’s armies occupied Italy in 1943, they also seized
control of mankind’s greatest cultural treasures. As they had
done throughout Europe, the Nazis could now plunder the ... |
| May 30, 2013 5:00PM |
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May 31, 2013
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Tour: The Allied Invasion of Normandy
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Follow the story of the greatest invasion in history from England to
France, visiting important points of interest along the way, including
Omaha Beach.
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| May 31, 2013 - June 8, 2013 |
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"Jump, Jive & Wail: The Music of Louis Prima"
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Stage Door Canteen
6:00 pm dinner seating, 8:00 pm show only ticket
They called him "The Wildest" and "The King of Swing." His band and his
stage shows were like no others. And, now, the Stage Door Canteen
brings it all back in a new, original show celebrating a unique New
Orleans talent who ma... |
| May 31, 2013 6:00PM |
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