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Breaking down the art and science of animation with Animationland Tracey the pencil dog and her crew guide visitors through the basics of turning a story into an animation in the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention's newest exhibit. GAINESVILLE, FL, March 24, 2022 — The newest addition to the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention’s educational repertoire is an exhibit that seeks to educate visitors about the art and science of animation. Opening May 19, Animationland transports visitors of all ages to a fantastical land with a quirky cast of characters where inspiration is everywhere! The exhibit focuses on the basics of the animation process using interactive features including a sketching studio, a sound effects booth and the opportunity to plan and star in a stop-motion production. “Animationland is a vibrant, whimsical place where kids and adults can get lost in the creative process, even if they’ve never thought of themselves as artists,” said Catherine Diaz, exhibit business development manager at OMSI. “The exhibit provides visitors with the opportunity to experiment with animation, then walk away with the knowledge and skills to do it at home. It’s a DIY experience!" Developed and produced by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI), Animationland offers a fully immersive, interactive exhibit where guests learn to incorporate animation skills into the creation process. This enables guests to understand the interplay that occurs between art and science and how they can apply those skills to tell their own stories in unique and dynamic ways. “We want everyone to feel welcome and inspired to draw and animate their own creations,” said Cecilia Nguyen, exhibit developer at OMSI. “Animation is an extremely effective way to engage people with math and science, especially those who don’t see themselves as interested or motivated to learn in those areas.” In order to create a fully immersive environment, OMSI collaborated with expert creative studio Jolby & Friends to develop original characters, illustrations and animation. “When we started to sketch our ideas for the cast of characters, we knew we wanted them to be simple enough for anyone to draw. Each character has a defining visual characteristic and an attitude that gives them meaning in Animationland,” said Colby Nichols, creative director and partner at Jolby & Friends. “When we were kids, we wanted to become artists and animators, so we put ourselves in that mindset and created a world in which we knew kids would want to play.” Animationland opens to the public on May 19, 2022 and closes on January 1, 2023. A VIP sneak peek will be offered as a part of Inventivity Bash on May 14 and a members-only preview will be offered on May 15. About OMSI Founded in 1944, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is one of the nation’s leading science museums, a world-class tourist attraction, and an award-winning educational resource for the kid in each of us. OMSI operates the largest museum-based outdoor science education program in the country and provides traveling and community outreach programs that bring science learning opportunities to schools and community organizations in nearly every county in Oregon. OMSI is located at 1945 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214. For general information, call 503.797.4000 or visit omsi.edu. Connect with the museum on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. About the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention The mission of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville, Florida, is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Named after Mary Cade and her husband, Dr. James Robert Cade, the lead inventor of Gatorade, the project has been spearheaded by their daughter, Phoebe Cade Miles, and her husband, Richard Miles, since 2006. They encourage the development of innovation ecosystems through the Cade Prize for Innovation, the Cade's proprietary Innovation Education learning framework, and the 2018 opening of a 21,000 sq. ft. hands-on learning museum designed to promote the development of an inventive mindset which the Cade calls Inventivity™. The Cade believes every person should have access to the right to invent and innovate inherent in the DNA of the United States and works diligently in outreach efforts to bring this understanding to all, with an emphasis on the underserved. To learn more about the Cade Museum visit cademuseum.org. ### Photograph: Animationland courtesy of OMSI 
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Springtime swings at free outdoor concert celebrating Duke Ellington’s birthday GAINESVILLE, FLA., March 17, 2022—Legendary bandleader Duke Ellington ascended the ranks of American jazz by reinventing the big-band sound. From Harlem’s Cotton Club to venues around the world, Ellington’s orchestra delighted millions with gems like "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" and “Prelude to a Kiss,” and even spiritual music, too. Ellington defied genre and tradition, uniting music lovers of all lifestyles and backgrounds. Ellington’s jubilant sound can be experienced once again when 1000 Voices of North Central Florida present their third annual concert of his music on the Cade Museum lawn starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 24. The 1000 Voices concert celebrates what would be Ellington’s 123rd birthday with brassy horns, tickled ivories and toe-tapping beats spilling out of the Cade’s porch. Dancers add to the lively mix. The third annual event started in 2020 as an outdoor concert to inspire hope in the community during the pandemic and continued on as a tradition. Why at the Cade? It all starts with Dr. James Robert Cade, the museum’s namesake and lead inventor of Gatorade. He supported creative growth in the arts and music along with science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “Music filled Dr. Cade’s life,” museum CEO Stephanie Bailes said. “He wasn’t just a doctor and scientist but a poet and musician, too. Dr. Cade exemplified joyful creativity with a purpose, building communities in ways others wouldn’t think to. Likewise, the unifying sounds of Duke Ellington and 1,000 Voices reverberate with the museum’s mission to transform communities.” Indeed, the Cade has worked with the nonprofit 1,000 Voices of North Central Florida to connect diverse members of the community through music education and fellowship as well as assist in providing core necessities for individuals in our and surrounding areas. “The vision for this concert is that it be representative of unity and hope,” says Joy Banks, President of 1000 Voices of Florida and Concert Producer. “It is a time for all people to smile and be in fellowship as they join in the celebration of the music of Duke Ellington via a seat on the lawn, while sitting in their cars tuning in to the FM station, or a live stream.” Cade Museum Co-Founder Phoebe Miles adds, “Music, faith, and community are ideas that have the power to transcend political, economic, and racial divisions. I am so thrilled to play a small part in bringing the Duke Ellington Sacred Concert to Depot Park.” Admission to both the concert and the museum are free that day. Funding is provided by the Community Foundation of North Central Florida. Bring your own chairs or a blanket, grab some takeout from a local restaurant, and enjoy an afternoon of Jazz. If you arrive early, head inside the museum to enjoy the latest exhibit Fabric Frontiers to learn how factory garment workers sent astronauts to the moon, make slime in the Creativity Lab, or design your own patterned fabric in the Fab Lab. For more information about 1000 Voice of North Central Florida, visit 1000voicesofflorida.com. For information about the Cade Museum, visit cademuseum.org. About 1000 Voices of North Central Florida 1000 Voices of Florida, INC is a not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to encourage bridges between the diverse members of the Faith Community through music education and fellowship as well as assist in providing core necessities for individuals in Gainesville and surrounding communities. Learn more at 1000voicesofflorida.com. About Community Foundation of North Central Florida Since 1997 the Community Foundation of North Florida has helped donors create charitable funds and leave philanthropic legacies that support the causes they cherish. The Foundation’s mission is to build a stronger community through philanthropy and endowments. The Foundation provides donors with simple, effective tools to adhere to their philanthropic goals and they provide nonprofit organizations with resources and education to ensure the perpetual sustainability of their mission. They also serve as a permanent means to support the charitable causes our donors care about - now and forever through endowed funds. Learn more at https://www.cfnf.org/. About the Cade Museum The mission of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville, Florida, is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Named after Mary Cade and her husband, Dr. James Robert Cade, the lead inventor of Gatorade, the project has been spearheaded by their daughter, Phoebe Cade Miles, and her husband, Richard Miles, since 2006. They encourage the development of innovation ecosystems through the Cade Prize for Innovation, the Cade's proprietary Innovation Education learning framework, and the 2018 opening of a 21,000 sq. ft. hands-on learning museum designed to promote the development of an inventive mindset which the Cade calls Inventivity™. The Cade believes every person should have access to the right to invent and innovate inherent in the DNA of the United States and works diligently in outreach efforts to bring this understanding to all, with an emphasis on the underserved. To learn more about the Cade Museum visit cademuseum.org. ###  New permanent exhibit and event relaunch leave the seat up on inspiration Modern-day masterminds share big ideas during the Cade’s Meet an Inventor events. Their stories begin in the hallowed workspaces of NASA, medical laboratories and even public restrooms. A museum favorite since 2018, the Meet an Inventor series relaunches this spring at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention after a hiatus brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The inaugural event will correlate with the March 19 opening of At First Flush, a new permanent exhibit. At First Flush explores the history of the invention of toilets and how they made modern cities possible. Visitors to the exhibit will learn the true story of Thomas Crapper, who manufactured one of the first widely successful lines of flush toilets. Unlike familiar homages to Galileo and Edison, et al., Meet an Inventor showcases living, breathing and totally approachable inventors. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions about the speakers’ breakthroughs and learn about their creative processes. Past Meet an Inventor speakers have included environmental engineer Jacqueline Quinn, an inductee into the Space Technology Hall of Fame. Dr. Anthony Brennan discussed his role in inventing Sharklet, the world's first technology built to inhibit bacterial growth through pattern alone. The inventor led question and answer series relaunches on Saturday, March 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with innovator Raymond Paynes, who will engage Cade visitors in some intriguing bathroom talk. Paynes will discuss his solution to a common problem: splatter on the floor below urinals. His Urinal Raised Footplate Companion Piece prevents soiled shoes and dirty footprints throughout the home or office. The first program in the Cade’s Meet an Inventor series will kick off with an introduction from Cade Museum Co-Founder Phoebe Cade Miles. Miles will speak to the Cade’s mission and the importance of an inventive mindset. The following week, on Saturday, March 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Meet an Inventor highlights scientists working with polymers. The multitasking substances are used in everything from grocery bags to soda and water bottles to textile fibers, phones, computers, food packaging, auto parts and toys. University of Florida POLY-PMSE Student Chapter, a resource for career development and opportunities for students and post-doctorate scholars in the polymer field, will give a presentation on innovations in polymer creation. “We’re truly excited about At First Flush and the relaunch of the Meet an Inventor series,” effused Cade Museum CEO Stephanie Bailes. “Through our interactive event programming and exhibits, the Cade provides opportunities for inventors and invention teams to become a part of our museum experience and engage with the public. Both Meet an Inventor and At First Flush are inspired by a mission to transform communities and equip future inventors, entrepreneurs and visionaries.” The Cade Museum will present scientists, doctors and other STEAM-powered innovators in the Meet an Inventor series on various Saturdays throughout the year. During the program, the inventors will share their technology, invention, or research with museum guests in the Rotunda of the Cade Museum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Check cademuseum.org to find out when inventors will be in the museum. Registration is not required; it is included with museum admission. At First Flush, meanwhile, ponders the science of soap and introduces visitors to NASA’s Zero-G toilets, which help astronauts go boldly where no human has gone before. See the exhibit anytime during museum operating hours: noon-5 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. About the Cade Museum The mission of the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention in Gainesville, Florida, is to transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries. Named after Mary Cade and her husband, Dr. James Robert Cade, the lead inventor of Gatorade, the project has been spearheaded by their daughter, Phoebe Cade Miles, and her husband, Richard Miles, since 2006. They encourage the development of innovation ecosystems through the Cade Prize for Innovation, the Cade's proprietary Innovation Education learning framework, and the 2018 opening of a 21,000 sq. ft. hands-on learning museum designed to promote the development of an inventive mindset which the Cade calls Inventivity™. The Cade believes every person should have access to the right to invent and innovate inherent in the DNA of the United States and works diligently in outreach efforts to bring this understanding to all, with an emphasis on the underserved. To learn more about the Cade Museum visit cademuseum.org. ### Photograph 1: A museum favorite since 2018, the Meet an Inventor series relaunches this spring at the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention after a hiatus brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Photograph 2: Raymond Paynes will launch the 2022 Meet an Inventor series. Photograph 3: Raymond Paynes' invention: the Urinal Raised Footplate Companion Piece.
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