Tourism, Culture and Recreation September 25, 2008 The following is being distributed at the request of The Rooms Corporation: Display of Legendary Hockey Treasures
With a dynamic slate of local and national exhibits, The Rooms is poised to welcome visitors throughout the fall 2008 season. Featured exhibits include an exciting exhibition from the Canadian Museum of Civilization, "Rocket" Richard: The Legend � The Legacy, which includes over 90 remarkable objects, more than half of which were once owned by Maurice "The Rocket" Richard.Additional exhibitions include March 5, 1819, a new media commission from artist Rebecca Belmore, the exhibition Trauma Sutra, the third exhibit in a Collections Focus Series of exhibitions that examine important figures in provincial art. As well as, the ongoing exhibition Wonderful Hard Work, a joint effort from The Rooms Provincial Archives, Art Gallery and Museum highlighting the work of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and the tools of their trades. "Rocket" Richard: The Legend � The Legacy is an exciting exhibition reflecting on the life and career of one of Canada�s greatest sports heroes, Maurice "The Rocket" Richard. Objects on display include the last Number 9 hockey sweater Richard wore as a playing member of the Montreal Canadiens; hockey sticks used by Richard to score landmark goals, as well as his Hall of Fame induction ring, items which encapsulate this portrait of a player whose memory draws Canadians together in celebration of our national sport. The exhibition "Rocket" Richard: The Legend � The Legacy was produced in partnership with Canada Post and the Canadian Museum of Civilization.During fall 2008, The Rooms will also welcome visitors through an exceptional line-up of programming and exhibit based events and activities, including educational and creative-art programs for both adults and children. Building on the popularity of past programs, The Rooms Provincial Art Gallery will continue to host Animation Camps for youth, in addition to drop-in art sessions for adults on Wednesday evenings throughout the fall. Other additions to The Rooms programming schedule include further school programming based on The "Rocket" Richard exhibition; a symposium on unique, hand-crafted Newfoundland furniture; as well as a series of exhibition openings celebrating the new and vibrant exhibitions on display at The Rooms. "We�re looking forward to another tremendously successful fall season at The Rooms" commented Dean Brinton, CEO of The Rooms Corporation. "With each passing year we strive for greater innovation in our exhibit development; a stronger sense of inclusiveness within the community; as well as a collaborative spirit amongst our peer institutions: all of this in order to reach greater heights and achieve even greater goals. I believe this is a testament to The Rooms continued commitment to the devoted development of meaningful exhibits and programs that reflect the diversity of our historical, yet changing province." - 30 - Media contact: BACKGROUNDER Ongoing Ongoing This exhibition will be on view at The Rooms throughout the remainder of 2008. Ongoing This exhibition will be on view at The Rooms until January 18, 2009. Monday, September 8, 2008 Experience the legendary career of Maurice "The Rocket" Richard from its earliest days to the accolades he received at the height of his career. Featuring over 90 remarkable objects, including the last Number 9 hockey sweater The Rocket wore as a playing member of the Montreal Canadians; hockey sticks used to score landmark goals; as well as his Hall of Fame induction ring and the original copy of his retirement speech, this exhibition celebrates this legend�s enduring reputation as a true Canadian hockey idol. Special admission fees apply to this exhibition and
are as follows: "Rocket" Richard: The Legend - The Legacy is a travelling exhibition produced by the Canadian Museum of Civilization and will be on display at The Rooms until November 30, 2008.Friday, September 26, 2008 This exhibition will be on display at The Rooms until January 25, 2009. Friday, September 26, 2008 This exhibition will be on view at The Rooms until January 25, 2009. Friday, October 3, 2008 This exhibition will be on view at The Rooms until November 23, 2008 Friday, October 10, 2008 This exhibit is curated by Glenn Alteen and Shauna McCabe and made possible with the support of the Media Arts Commissioning Program of the Canada Council for the Arts, and will be on display at The Rooms until January 4, 2009. Thursday, October 16, 2008 This exhibition will be on view at The Rooms until December 7, 2008 Thursday, October 16, 2008 This exhibition will be on view at The Rooms until January 9, 2009 Friday, December 2, 2008 This exhibition will be on view at The Rooms until January 4, 2009 2008 009 25 10:35 a.m.
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