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The Witte Museum's Public Programs are supported in part by grants from The Will Smith Charitable Foundation, The Boeing Company, The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation, the William Knox Holt Foundation, and Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds Initiative. Scholarship support is provided by the Dickson-Allen Foundation, Rackspace Hosting, the Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation, the Witte Society’s Fund a Field Trip Campaign, Nora and Steve Burkhart, Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Traylor, Julie and Justin Peeler, and History Heroes. The Witte Museum also receives general operational support from the City of San Antonio Department for Culture and Creative Development, the Albert and Bessie Mae Kronkosky Charitable Foundation, the Dickson-Allen Foundation, the USAA Foundation, the Bank of America Foundation, the Brown Foundation, the Graham B. and Anne E. Knight Foundation, and the George Weldon Sheffield Fund, the Carol Lee Jones Educational and Cultural Fund, and the Orsinger Family Trust of the San Antonio Area Foundation. Free Tuesdays are generously supported by Bolner’s Fiesta Products, Inc., BBVA Compass Bank, Macy’s, and NFA Wealth Management.

44th Annual Witte Game Dinner Country Comes to Town

Monday, October 20, 2014

See and be seen with South Texas' finest as you mingle with friends on the beautiful grounds of the Witte Museum. The Witte Game Dinner is one of the oldest and most popular fundraising events in San Antonio. Bringing together all the best traditions of South Texas, the Witte Game Dinner features one-of-a-kind silent and live auction packages, a delicious array of game cuisine, and a rousing country music concert by Cory Morrow for kicking up your heels at the end of the evening. The 44th Annual Witte Game Dinner is sure to be a success with the leadership of 2014 Game Dinner Chair, Jessica Erin Elliott. The Witte is elated to welcome Jessica Erin to the prestigious list of Game Dinner Chairs. Make sure you are there! The Witte Game Dinner is the museum’s largest annual fundraiser for operational support and we expect to sell out of Boone & Crockett tables early! Contact Lauren Richmond, Fundraising Event Coordinator, at 210.357.1905 or email at LaurenRichmond@WitteMuseum.org to reserve your table, purchase tickets or inquire about sponsorship opportunities.

Grand Opening May 24, 2014

Board of Trustees Officers

Mark H. Metcalfe, Chair Don Gonzales, Vice Chair J.J. Feik, Secretary Jack Stein, Treasurer Peggy W. Walker, Past Chair Ryan Berg Michael J. "Mike" Bolner Sam Dawson Ty Griesenbeck Jack Judson Randy W. Petrosky Kate Rogers

From the President...

Trustees

Mary Margaret McAllen Craig Browning John Edwards Dirk Elmendorf Walter Embrey Betty Feldman Joe Gorder Jim Halff Esteban Lopez Debbie Marino Susan Moulton Lynn Murphy Ryan Pape Susan Pape Justin Peeler Manuel Quiñones Amy Banner Saralegui Edward Steves Jill Vassar Reed Williams

Senior Staff

Marise McDermott President & CEO Bea Abercrombie Vice President of Administrative Services Thomas L. Adams, Ph.D. Curator of Paleontology and Geology Bryan Bayles, Ph.D. Curator of Anthropology and Health Mark Belden Director of Information Technology Kim Biffle Vice President of External Affairs Tisha Cortines Annual Fund Officer Amy Fulkerson Curator of Collections Linda Gerber Director of Retail Services Sue Millican Chief Financial Officer Michelle Moon Director of Special Events Sarita Rodríguez Director of Public Programs Heather Welder Russo Vice President of Development Bruce Shackelford Brown Foundation Curator Harry Shafer, Ph.D. Curator of Archeology

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CONTENTS Museum News

South Texas Heritage Center

Calendar of Events

Mike Sprague Vice President of Facilities Ralph Voight Vice President of Visitor Experience Randall Webster Vice President of Exhibitions ----------------------------------------Katye Brought Editor

Marise Mc Dermott President & CEO MISSION STATEMENT

The Witte Museum promotes lifelong learning through innovative exhibitions, programs and collections in natural history, science and South Texas heritage.

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Events

Why is the H-E-B Body Adventure so Important? By Bryan Bayles, Ph.D., MPH

Curator of Anthropology and Health, Witte Museum

Grand Opening May 24, 2014

Healthy Fun for Every Body The H-E-B Body Adventure Powered by University Health System, is a revolutionary, state-of-the-art interactive experience where multi-generations of visitors will engage in mind and body. The Witte is the first museum to explore a full body experience and offer inspiring, transformative and interactive adventures in Health IQ, Empowerment and Wellness. The Witte Museum, along with outstanding partners in the private and public health sectors, has the social equity as the “people’s museum” to do what no other museum has committed to do….movement, culinary, anatomical, meditative, and multi-sensory experiences that will change behavior, Mark Your Calendars! and at the same time, will be Please plan to join us at the Witte Museum an amazing adventure. Thursday, May 22nd, 2014 10:00 a.m.– 7:00 p.m. Members’ Preview

for several special events to celebrate this exciting, interactive experience that will transform the health of our community

The H-E-B Body Adventure Powered by University Health System is generously supported by H-E-B, University Health System, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, San Antonio Friday, Metropolitan Health District, Aetna, the Children’s May 23rd, 2014 Hospital of San Antonio™, the Baptist Health Foundation 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. of San Antonio, Dr. Dacia Napier, Saint Susie Quillin Society & Charitable Foundation and Witte Museum members. Donor VIP Reception The development of educational programs for the H-E-B Body Adventure was generously supported by the Genevieve and Ward Orsinger Foundation and a grant from the Beulah M. and Felix J. Katz Memorial Trust, Dan and Gloria Oppenheimer Fund and Valley View Trust of the San Antonio Area Foundation. Field trip scholarships are generously provided by the Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation. The H-E-B Body Adventure is made possible through collaborative partnerships with H-E-B, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, YMCA of Greater San Antonio, the Culinary Institute of America, the San Antonio Botanical Garden, BioMed SA, The Synergy Studio, and the Pearl Farmer's Market.

On May 24th, the Witte Museum launches the grand opening of the brand new four-story, indoor-outdoor H-E-B Body Adventure Powered by University Health System, a pioneering national model to ignite transformative health behavior change in a fun way. The Witte Museum has been part of the community, as the People’s Museum, for over 86 years and builds on this equity to address the urgent need of our community to find fun, exciting ways to get physically active, learn about our bodies and discover our rich traditions of healthy eating and nutrition. A Steering Committee of medical, public and allied health and education professionals convened three major Science Summits and the message from the community was clear: “Prescribing change is not as effective as inspiring change.” The goals of the H-E-B Body Adventure are to provide a safe haven for learning about how our bodies work, to interactively empower visitors to set achievable health goals and to offer visitors the skills to sustain health and wellness throughout their lifetime. To accomplish these revolutionary goals, the Witte Museum introduces peer modeling, physical activity, gaming technologies and a regionally relatable cultural focus into an immersive, indoor-outdoor museum environment. The three key themes of Health IQ, Empowerment, and Wellness shape the content of the components. In addition, the H-E-B Body Adventure specifically aligns with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills curriculum requirements for Health Education and Science in grades K-12 across several dimensions. At the heart of the experience is a system of networked components called the POWERpass. Visitors to the H-E-B Body Adventure sign-in and select one of twelve real Buddies to guide them virtually through activities. Activities such as the South Texas Trailblaze and the Pick Up Your Pace provide fun physical activity challenges, interactive computer games like Build A Balanced Meal prompt moments of discovery and a real plastinated human heart and gastrointestinal tract immerse visitors in anatomy. Wellness and Saturday, May 24th, 2014 relaxation components include Relax To Win and Relax Your Brain, while visitors 10:00 a.m. learn about healthy eating in a state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen and outdoor Official Ribbon culinary vegetable, herb and medicinal gardens. The Toddler Discovery Garden Cutting playscape offers a safe, comfortable space for young children and their Ceremony families to experience physical activity in an environment that also promotes positive social Exclusive Access norms of healthy eating. for Members! We look forward to sharing this exciting, new experience with the entire community and being an active partner in helping San Antonio become “Fit City SA.”

Join us on Thursday, May 22nd from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. for an all-day preview of the H-E-B Body Adventure. Witte families will be among the first to try all the new exciting, interactive experiences. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP to 210.357.1900 or membership@WitteMuseum.org

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Join the Witte Museum for a tasty and interactive evening program for adults featuring local chefs and a diverse array of cuisines and topics. Cooking demonstrations for each program will spotlight culturally and seasonally themed menu items. Meet top local chefs, farmers, ranchers and food historians in an intimate setting as they present information, history and stories about the selected menu. Each program will also feature a wine or beer pairing from the finest Texas winemakers and brewers. Classes are 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and are limited to only 60 guests per evening. Tickets start at $50 per person, $45 for members and include a souvenir wine glass. For more information, please call Witte Reservations at 210.357.1910. Save the Date: June 11, 2014 – Farm to Table Flavors featuring Chef Stephen Paprocki and the Chef Cooperative July 9, 2014 – Local Bites and Brews with Chef Geronimo Lopez and GS1221: Beer with Discipline August 13, 2014 – Fresh Cool Flavors to Beat the Heat

Every day at the H-E-B Body Adventure is the time and place you can…. • Meet Captain Calcium to find out about Bare Bones! What kinds of bones do we have, why are they important and how do we keep them healthy! • Discuss the Digestion Question with the Peristaltic Plumber to find out what happens to the food you eat! • Stretch, move, and groove in Wind it Up! a moving experience in your own body. • Choose the food to meet your mood as you Power Up! your healthy self. • Relax, to find the calm in Take a Breath over the river and in the tree tops. • Sample a summer snack in Fresh From the Garden in the demonstration kitchen. • Discover new fruits and vegetables of all colors in the Eat the Rainbow.

Day-long or week-long adventures for children in grades 1-2 and 3-5. Monday, July7 – Friday, July 11 Monday, July14 – Friday, July 18 Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1 Monday, August 4 – Friday, August 8

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Dance, play, climb, eat, and relax your way through the New H-E-B Body Adventure and learn how to create a Super You! AND explore why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly gunk with a daily visit to Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Body. This action packed day-long or week-long program presents hands-on activities that will boost what you know about your body and empower you to make choices that will keep you healthy! Monday: Mighty Movers

Let’s get moving! Explore exciting ways to keep your body active, discover the way your body works, and start setting goals to create your most Super You!

Tuesday: From the Ground to My Plate

Where does my food come from? Get your hands dirty in the Witte gardens; discover tricks to making healthy food choices, and whip up your own healthy recipes in the Witte Demonstration Kitchen!

Wednesday: All Systems Go!

Are we what we eat? Travel through the mouth and into the gut as we discover the world of digestion and what it has to do with maintaining a Super You! condition.

Thursday: Soothin’ and Groovin’

You’re in control! Discover how you can use relaxation, focus and concentration to reach a rested and well Super You!. Explore yoga, breathing techniques and meditation as you keep a cool head in the Texas heat.

Friday: Super Charge Yourself

How do we keep up our Super You! condition after camp ends? Find out how to reach your Super You! goals as we dance, jump, and move with local groups that can help keep us active all year long.

For more information and to make reservations call 210.357.1910. Cost per week is $180 for members and $230 for non-members; cost per day is $45 for members and $55 for non-members. Children may be dropped off at 8:30 a.m. and picked up by 5:30 p.m.

Look for interactive demonstrations daily at the H-E-B Body Adventure.

NEW! H-E-B Body Adventure: Healthy Chef Team Building Beginning May 24, 2014

Grab a spatula and sharpen your kitchen skills while crafting your own culinary masterpiece! Healthy Chef Team Building is perfect for celebrating company achievements, entertaining clients, rewarding employees, welcoming new recruits, or just letting off some steam. Guests will learn about food safety and pairings, how to create a balanced menu, get their hands dirty with food preparations in the Demo Kitchen of the H-E-B Body Adventure and of course taste their delicious creations. Each class will offer seasonal menus to choose from and include a relaxed setting to inspire creativity and tasty memories! Bring your comfortable clothes and shoes to experience all the exhilarating exhibits inside the H-E-B Body Adventure.

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Call today to book your event or to schedule a tour of our facilities at 210.357.1896.

PRESENTS

Save the Date!

The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body

Saturday May 24, 2014 Lace up your running shoes and grab your western boots, it’s time for the 3rd Annual Witte Museum Boot Scoot and 5K Run Presented by

Sometimes it’s stinky; sometimes it’s crusty; and sometimes it’s slimy. Explore why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk at Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body. Based on the best-selling book Grossology, this exhibit uses sophisticated animatronics and imaginative exhibits to tell you the good, the bad and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more. Presented by Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds, Grossology will be featured at the Witte Museum from June 21 through November 3, 2014. Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Witte Museum is generously supported by Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds and the City of San Antonio Department for Culture and Creative Development.

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Printing Sponsor

Frost Bank, Whataburger, XPEL, AC Power Yoga, akimbocard.com, Broadway Bank, Craig Browning Realtor, Fleet Feet Sports San Antonio, GS1221: Crafted in Discipline, Kaliff Insurance, Law Office of Lisa S. Miller, Silver Eagle Distributors, Smart Barre San Antonio

7:00 a.m. - Registration 8:00 a.m. - Run 8:45 a.m. - 1k H-E-Buddy Wee Run 9:00 a.m. - Family Boot Scoot Register online at www.WitteMuseum.org

$30 Adults $10 Children 11 & Younger $75 Boot Scoot Family 4 Pack (2 adults & 2 children) $25 Race from my Pillow $35 May 21 – Race Day $25 Per Person Team Entry (10 person minimum)

Kicking off the opening to the H-E-B Body Adventure Powered by University Health System with style, this morning run benefits the Witte’s educational programs by underwriting admissions, program and exhibition fees and bus transportation for students. This family friendly run/walk begins and ends at the beautiful Witte Museum campus and as an added element this year we have added a 1K for the littlest runners. The Witte Museum Boot Scoot features a special Witte twist! Everyone is encouraged to change in to western boots after the run for a short boot scoot to music along the front drive of the Witte. Dance to impress, style awards will be given! Sponsorship opportunities are available. For questions about sponsorship or race registration, please call Lauren Richmond, Fundraising Events Coordinator at 210.357.1905 or email LaurenRichmond@WitteMuseum.org

Time Warner Cable is the presenting sponsor of Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body at the Witte Museum through its Connect a Million Minds initiative, a five-year, $100 million cash and in-kind commitment to inspire students to develop the STEM skills they need to become the problem solvers of tomorrow.

Grossology Family Day Saturday, July 5, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Everything you ever wanted to know about your body- and then some! Why does my nose run? Why should I look at my poop? What do these have to do with a healthy body? Answer these and other questions through mushy, oozy, and icky, hands on activities for the entire family! Grossology Members Join us for the gross adventure of the summer. Then visit the H-E-B Body Opening Weekend Adventure to learn more about Saturday, June 21 – Sunday, June 22 healthy choices, relaxation and keeping your body well! AND remember Members’ enjoy free exhibit surcharge to visit the “Truckin’ Tomato” mobile on opening weekend! farmers market for a look at local organic produce! Included Saturday, June 21, 10:00 a.m. – Noon with museum general admission. Hands-on activities and complimentary

breakfast for the entire family!

Call 210.357.1863 for more information.

EXHIBITIONS

The World Through Magic Lanterns

Through June 1, 2014 | Piper Memorial Wing Included with museum admission From the 1700s until the early 1900s magic lanterns were used for teaching and storytelling. The devices utilized concepts that brought modern film projection and television into existence. This exhibition features examples of Magic Lanterns from the finest collection known, The Jack Judson Magic Lantern Castle Collection. Visitors will see all aspects of making a magic lantern show in the 1800s, the equipment used and projections of the final presentations.

The B. Naylor Morton Research & Collections Center was named after an extraordinary man and collector, B. Naylor Morton, but what many may not know is that the funds were made available by his daughter, Susan Moulton, to honor the man who was an outstanding role model to his peers, family, and friends.

Fairytale Fiesta

Through August 24, 2014 | Betty Coates Textile Gallery Included with museum admission Visit a world of fantasy in Fairytale Fiesta with fiesta gowns inspired by fairytales, myths and magic. This year’s featured pin dress will be 1941’s Queen of the Court of Legends. The gold lame dress and train worn by Margaret Walker features the underwater kingdom of Atlantis with coral, starfish and seahorses worked in coral velvet and rhinestones. Fairytale Fiesta is generously supported by the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission, City of San Antonio Department for Culture and Creative Development.

Julian Onderdonk in New York: The Lost Years, The Lost Paintings

Through September 9, 2014 Russell Hill Rogers Texas Art Gallery Included with museum admission Julian Onderdonk in New York: The Lost Years, The Lost Paintings is an exhibition based on a book of the same name by James Baker published by the Texas State Historical Association. Dr. Ron Tyler is the curator of the exhibition. Both the exhibition and the book reveal that while Julian Onderdonk has heretofore been considered a Texas artist, more than one third of his body of work was created in New York City and depicts scenes from the surrounding area. Many of the New York works were signed with pseudonyms, each well researched and documented. This exhibition and the book bring these years to light. Most of these paintings have never been displayed publicly.

A Witte Museum Trustee, Susan Moulton is also the founder of the Will Smith Foundation, a charity dedicated to researching, assessing, funding and monitoring exceptional children’s charities. The organization is dedicated to her late son, Will Naylor Smith. The Will Smith Foundation is heavily involved in the South Texas Heritage Initiative at the Witte through the Will Smith Classroom and Amphitheater at the South Texas Heritage Center, and plays a vital role locally and worldwide.

We hope you have gotten a chance to visitor the B. Naylor Morton Center, including the Dickson-Allen Orientation Center, with themed cases filled with Witte artifacts, and the adjoining San Antonio Express-News Reading Room, Peggy Walker Archives and on the second floor, the Texas Art Gallery. We welcome members to come or call ahead for some special attention!

Julian Onderdonk in New York: The Lost Years, The Lost Paintings is generously supported by the City of San Antonio Department for Culture and Creative Development and William J. Hill.

EVENTS

PIZZA PIZZA HUT HUT

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A A PIECE PIECE OF OF THE THE PIE! PIE! Home and Hearth Saturday, June 14, Noon-4:00 p.m.

Step back in time to discover the fun and the functional of the 19th century! Cook, churn butter, make salsa in a molcajete and bake pan de campo. Try your hand at making an adobe brick or a broom and find out all that a blacksmith can do! Visit the log cabins to explore “A Day in 1800s Texas”, with the Witte’s living history partners. Included with museum general admission.

Pizza Hut of San Antonio and Jack and Laura Richmond are once again challenging supporters of the Witte Museum to raise $100,000 in the month of June and have offered to match every donation up to $100,000. This is the second time that the Richmond’s have chosen the Witte Museum as a recipient. As a long time member of the Witte, Laura Richmond remarked, “the Witte enriches lives.” Last year, the Witte enriched the lives of over 400,000 people who visited its exciting and educational exhibits, programs, and events. To show their support of the Witte Museum and the community, the Richmond’s are challenging you to make a donation to the Witte.

Are You Up for the Challenge?

South Texas Heritage Family Excursion Saturday, August 30, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Sign-up the entire family for an exciting and stimulating excursion into the heritage of San Antonio and South Texas! Begin the day with hands-on activities exploring the Witte’s South Texas Heritage Center and collection. Then take a trip with us to the Witte’s community partner, the Land Heritage Institute, a living land museum on 1,200 acres along the banks of the Medina River. Once at the land museum we will enjoy a box lunch picnic, get up close with an original Texas Longhorn herd and encounter nature in a short hike on a trail along the Medina River. Space is limited. Reservations are required. Cost per person is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Fees include lunch and transportation to and from the event. For more information please email ShennaHayden@WitteMuseum.org. Please call 210.357.1910 to make your reservation.

New Gallery Theater Play Become part of history while watching a Gallery Theater performance! Professional actors make history come alive using authentic costumes and props and the plays are packed with information while providing entertaining learning experiences for the whole family! La Chili Queen y El Serrano Jovita is the host of her family’s chili stand in San Antonio’s Plaza de Armas (Military Plaza) in 1889. Lupe, her best customer, listens to Jovita tell stories that reveal the roots of San Antonio’s Chili Queens – women entrepreneurs who fed their community food and stories in public plazas. Written by Marisela Barrera.

We need your support to help us meet their challenge. The Richmond’s will match every dollar donated to the Witte Museum in the month of June 2014, up to $100,000.

Jack and Laura Richmond

What Will Your Donation Be Used For? Your donation will help: • 33,000 school kids become dinosaur detectives, explore the laws of physics, learn about health and wellness in Super You!, and investigate the San Antonio River through the Witte’s award-winning education programs; • 80,000 children and adults experience engaging exhibits with interactive components during Free Tuesdays; • Preserve and Display 538 early Texas art paintings in the new B. Naylor Morton Research and Collections Gallery; • Bring blockbuster exhibitions to San Antonio, such as: Alien Worlds and Androids and Grossology: The Impolite Science of the Body; • Help underwrite the curators and staﬀ who are working to transform the Witte Museum;

Every Dollar Counts.

• And much, much more!

School children learn about our shared South Texas heritage at the Witte.

Double the Impact of Your Donation! We know that there are a lot of competing causes for your money. The Richmond’s have made it possible for your gift to the Witte to go farther. For every dollar you donate, the Richmond’s will match it 1:1, up to $100,000. Yes, your gift will be doubled!

Remember, only gifts received by the Richmond’s during the month of June will count toward the Challenge Grant. Thank you for your support. Together we can accomplish our mission to set the stage for lifelong learning in South Texas.

Visitors explore the Witte collection in newly accessible drawers and visible storage galleries.

What Do I Do?

Please consider making a one-time donation to qualify for the Richmond Family Foundation’s challenge. You’ll be making a huge difference to the Witte as we work to instill a love of lifelong learning in all who visit the museum. The Richmond’s will only count those gifts received in June, so please do not send in your donation early. You will receive a pledge form in the mail at the end of May or you may visit the Witte Museum website at www.WitteMuseum.org to make your gift. Please make your check payable to The Witte Museum and send it to the following address in June: Witte Museum ATTN: Pizza Hut Challenge 3801 Broadway call 210.357.1851 for more information San Antonio, TX 78209

Adventure Campers stretch to the sky in H-E-B Body Adventure programming.

EVENTS Experience the Witte Museum after-hours during evenings, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., exclusively for adults (21 and older) that mix cocktails, conversation and innovative museum cultural programming. Each evening will showcase unique experiences, from performances, music and hands-on programming to unexpected surprises! Leave the kids at home and meet friends or bring a date to enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. As always, parking is free. Admission is $20 in advance or at the door and $15 for museum members. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.WitteMuseum.org or call 210.357.1910.

Save the Date: Thursday, May 29: Amazing You in the H-E-B Body Adventure Thursday, June 26: Gross! Thursday, July 31: Wild Senses Thursday, August 28: Lights, Camera, Popcorn! August Event Sponsored by:

Witte Museum Texas Trailblazers Luncheon PRESENTED BY

honoring mayor julián castro and estrella hernandez, and featuring craig boyan, president and coo of h-e-b

Wednesday, May 21, 2014 Registration at 11 a.m. • Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Pearl Stable • 303 Pearl Parkway • San Antonio The Witte Museum in partnership with Texas Monthly invites you to the 2014 Texas Trailblazers Luncheon honoring the health initiatives of Mayor Julián Castro and the exciting work of Estrella Hernandez, and featuring Craig Boyan, President and COO of H-E-B. This special luncheon beneﬁting the Witte Museum will celebrate the opening of the Witte Museum’s new H-E-B Body Adventure Powered by University Health System.

Tables of $5,000, $2,500 and $1,500 are available. Individual tickets are $100. To reserve, contact Heather Russo at 210.357.1851 or HeatherRusso@WitteMuseum.org

Second Sundays | 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday Jazz at the Witte returns for its 10th season! Join us on Second Sundays of the month and enjoy a relaxing afternoon listening to jazz under the pecan trees of the Will Smith Amphitheater. Food and beverages are available for purchase from Picante Grill. Sunday Jazz at the Witte is sponsored by Gunn Automotive and presented in partnership with Trinity University’s, KRTU Jazz 91.7. Blankets and lawn chairs welcome. In case of rain, we’ll move indoors to Prassel Auditorium. Museum galleries close at 5 p.m. Sunday Jazz at the Witte is included with museum general admission. Admission is free for Witte and KRTU members. Schedule is subject to change.

SEASON 13

June 8 – The Jazz Protagonists - The Music of George Gershwin July 13 – Small World – A Brazilian Affair August 10 - Mission City Hot Rhythm Cats - The City of New Orleans September 14 – Primetime - The Music of Count Basie October 12 – The Westside Horns - The Westside Sound November 9 – The Regency Jazz Band – Family Reunion

2nd Annual Witte Unlocked! Wednesday, July 30 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Explore the Witte Museum during a private Members-only evening! Plan for an interactive, hands-on evening with special access to curators, collections and programs. Learn more about the exciting things that are happening on the Witte campus during President and CEO Marise McDermott's "State of the Witte," sign up for guided tours of exhibits and collections, and participate in science and history demonstrations, all while enjoying YOUR museum.

Thank you to our first WEEK AT THE WITTE sponsor:

Bar-B-Que, Bottles and Beer Friday, June 27, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Kick off the summer at this casual outdoor party featuring some of the best bar-b-que by San Antonio’s own Two Bros. BBQ Market, voted last year as one of the Top 50 BBQ Joints in Texas by Texas Monthly. The entire family will enjoy this laid-back picnic in the beautiful Witte backyard featuring live music, cold beer, wine and good times with Witte friends.

End of Summer Bash Friday, August 1, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars for an end of summer celebration! Join your friends at the Witte for this casual summer party featuring great food, beer, wine, live music and family activities. Catering provided by

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES LIKE NEVER BEFORE

From Fairytale Princess to Mini Chefs, there is something for every child. The Witte is excited to launch new themed Birthday Party Packages this summer. Come celebrate and let your child’s imagination soar! WITTE BIRTHDAY PARTY SPECTACULAR

Daytime Parties (starts at $210 for Members/$285 for Non-Members) • The use of a private party room for two (2) hours • Admission for thirty (30) guests to the Witte Museum, H-E-B Body Adventure (opens May 24, 2014), and the South Texas Heritage Center • A Birthday Party Coordinator on-site to check you into your party room and greet your guests • A special Witte drawstring bag for the Birthday Child • Party guests 12 years and younger will receive a collectible Witte pencil FAIRYTALE PRINCESS BIRTHDAY PARTY

Daytime and After-Hour Parties available now until August 24, 2014 (starts at $500) Fairy dust, princess wands, and ball gowns oh my! Your “once upon a time” has arrived at the Witte Museum. This limited edition package is in conjunction with the “Fairytale Fiesta” exhibit on display at the museum. This package includes a coronation ceremony, royal proclamation and story time with a royal princess.

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Texas Trailblazers Luncheon May 21, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Call 210.357.1851 or email HeatherRusso@WitteMuseum.org for more information

Through June 1, 2014 The World Through Magic Lanterns Piper Memorial Wing Included with museum admission

May 22nd, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Members’ Preview of the H-E-B Body Adventure Call 210.357.1900 or email membership@WitteMuseum.org to RSVP May 23rd, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. H-E-B Body Adventure Quillin & Donor Special Reception Call 210.357.1922 or email TishaCortines@WitteMuseum.org to RSVP May 24 7:00 a.m. Registration, 8:00 a.m. Run 9:00 a.m. Family Boot Scoot 3rd Annual Witte Museum Boot Scoot and 5k Run $30 adults, $10 children 11 & younger $75 Boot Scoot Family 4 Pack (2 adults & 2 children) $25 Race from my Pillow, $35 May 21 – Race Day $25 Per Person Team Entry (10 person minimum) Register online at www.WitteMuseum.org Call 210.357.1905 for information

Sunday Jazz at the Witte June 8, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Will Smith Amphitheater Included with museum admission June 11, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Salud! Culinary Nights at the H-E-B Body Adventure $50 per person, $45 members Includes souvenir wine glass Call 210.357.1910 for reservations June 14, Noon - 4:00 p.m. Time Travel Saturdays Home and Hearth Included with museum admission

MINI CHEFS AFTER-HOURS

Beginning May 24 H-E-B Body Adventure: Healthy Chef Team Building Call 210.357.1896 to book

BIRTHDAY PARTY

Exclusive After-Hour Party Package (starts at $500) With a dash of laughter and a sprinkle of fun we are cooking up a recipe for a yummy good time! Children will take their celebration to the next level when they tie back their hair and roll up their sleeves! This package includes a guided hands-on children’s cooking class, souvenir aprons for party guests and private access to all four floors of the new H-E-B Body Adventure!

August 10, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday Jazz at the Witte Will Smith Amphitheater Included with museum admission

May 29, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cocktails & Culture: The Witte Uncorked! Amazing You $20 advance or at the door; $15 members Call 210.357.1910

Make your child’s birthday a celebration to remember! Visit www.WitteMuseum.org for a full list package details, of rates and guidelines or call 210.357.1866 to book your party.

July 9, 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. Salud! Culinary Nights at the H-E-B Body Adventure $50 per person, $45 members Includes souvenir wine glass Call 210.357.1910 for reservations July 10, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 2nd Annual Witte Unlocked! Members’ Event July 13, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday Jazz at the Witte Will Smith Amphitheater Included with museum admission

June 27, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Witte Society Summer Event Bar-B-Que, Bottles and Beer Call 210.357.1888 or email AshleyJones@WitteMuseum.org for reservations

August 1, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Witte Society Summer Event End of Summer Bash Call 210.357.1888 or email AshleyJones@WitteMuseum.org for reservations

Through May 27, 2014 Alien Worlds and Androids Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery Surcharge: $5 adults and children; $4 members

July 7 - July 11 Summer Adventure Camp The Adventures of Super You! Grades 1-2 and 3-5 Call 210.357.1910 for information

June 26, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cocktails & Culture: The Witte Uncorked! Gross! $20/advance or at the door; $15/ members Call 210.357.1910

August 4 - 8 Summer Adventure Camp The Adventures of Super You! Grades 1-2 and 3-5 Call 210.357.1910 for information

May 24, 10:00 a.m. H-E-B Body Adventure Grand Opening Included with museum admission

July 5, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Grossology Family Day Included with general museum admission

June 21 - 22 Grossology Members’ Opening Weekend Call 210.357.1863 for more information

AUGUST

August 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Salud! Culinary Nights at the H-E-B Body Adventure $50 per person, $45 members Includes souvenir wine glass Call 210.357.1910 for reservations

JULY H-E-B BODY ADVENTURE:

June 17, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. H-E-B Read Aloud Free Tuesdays

July 14 - July 18 Summer Adventure Camp The Adventures of Super You! Grades 1-2 and 3-5 Call 210.357.1910 for information July 22, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. H-E-B Read Aloud Free Tuesdays July 28 - August 1 Summer Adventure Camp The Adventures of Super You! Grades 1-2 and 3-5 Call 210.357.1910 for information July 31, 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. Cocktails & Culture: The Witte Uncorked! Wild Senses $20 advance or at the door; $15 members Call 210.357.1910

August 19, 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. H-E-B Read Aloud Free Tuesdays Through August 24, 2014 Fairytale Fiesta Betty Coates Textile Gallery Included with museum admission August 28, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30p.m. Cocktails & Culture: The Witte Uncorked! Lights, Camera, Popcorn! $20 advance or at the door; $15 members Call 210.357.1910 August 30, 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. South Texas Heritage Family Excursion $35 members, $40 non-members Call 210.357.1910 for reservations

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