UPDATED - Nonsense and Fantasy Create Festive Atmosphere for Dr. Seuss Themed AmuseUm 2012

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Carrie Fitzsimmons, 423-648-6054, cmf@cdmfun.org

Nonsense and Fantasy Create Festive Atmosphere for AmuseUm 2012 “Cat in the Hat”

“Come have Lots of Good Fun that is Funny at AmuseUm 2012.”  Dr. Seuss’ magical book, The Cat in the Hat will come to life at Creative Discovery Museum on March 3, 2012.  Dr. Seuss once said, “You make ‘em, I amuse ‘em.” The Museum will be carrying out the tradition by preparing for a rhyme of a time at the annual fundraiser AmuseUm, the party for adults that benefits kids. The party will begin at 7 p.m. Dress is casual, and tall, striped hats are optional.

Guests of AmuseUm 2012 can further support the Museum by participating in whimsical bidding at the “Pick up Your Playthings” silent and live auctions for a wide range of items.  The on-line auction will kick off the mischief on Feb. 15 and will run through Feb. 29 at www.cdmfun.org/auction.

 AmuseUm would not be the same without delicacies prepared by Lee Towery and guests will again be able to “Show us their Tricks” on the Dance Floor with the music of SoundForce. Other fun and tricks will include the AmuseUm version of “UP,UP, UP with a FISH and the “Thing 1 and Thing 2” scavenger hunt.  As the Cat says, “Your mother will not mind at all if you do.”

“We are excited about this year’s event, as it is sure to appeal to individuals who remember the magic of Dr. Seuss,” said Henry Schulson, Executive Director of Creative Discovery Museum. “Dr. Seuss has inspired thousands of children to love to read. In the same way, Creative Discovery Museum inspires children every day to explore, innovate, create and play.”

Two reservation levels are available:

For $125, VIP Guests receive 

  • valet parking behind Museum
  • access to the exclusive “FUN-IN-A-BOX Lounge” featuring:
    • Special hors d’oeuvres and premium drinks from Chattanooga area artisans
    • Individual caricatures by artist Charlie Newton
  • And other benefits

 For $85, General admission per person

Co-Chairs for this year’s event are Leonora Williamson and Taylor Monen. AmuseUm 2012 is presented in part by Hamico Foundation, NovaCopy, First Tennessee, Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell and Berkowitz, Miller & Martin, Henderson, Hutcheson and McCullough, Hamilton Plastics, Unum, Baylor School, Yates Bleachery, Starkey Printing,  The Johnson Group among others. 

Dress is casual. For more information or to make reservations call (423) 648-6085 or visit the Museum website at www.cdmfun.org/amuseum.


Dress is casual. For more information or to make reservations call (423) 648-6085 or visit the Museum website at www.cdmfun.org/amuseum. 

About Creative Discovery Museum
Creative Discovery Museum is open Mon-Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun: noon-5 p.m. CLOSED Wednesdays.  321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Creative Discovery Museum is recognized as one of the top children’s museums in the nation. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to educational enrichment for children ages 4-months to 12-years-old through interactive, hands-on experiences that foster creative and critical thinking. Creative Discovery Museum focuses on a broad range of areas encompassed by Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Technology and the Sciences. In addition to its exhibits, Creative Discovery Museum provides local residents and visitors with special events, educational programming, teacher resources for the classroom, field trips, after school programming, early childhood education classes, artist residencies, camps, art lessons, science demonstrations, and a branch of the local library. Creative Discovery Museum is a funded agency of Allied Arts and Tennessee Arts Commission and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
          
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