Comments on: Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at the Rialto Building

By: fraser007

fraser007 — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:10:01 +0000

That part of Congress St. has become the cultural epicenter of downtown Tucson. Good for them. And just think no govt money involved. (well almost) but thats cool. Money well spent! Keep it up Oseran and Rialto.

By: Carolyn Classen

Carolyn Classen — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:17:38 +0000

“One tragedy at a time” by Fitzsimmons:
http://azstarnet.com/news/opinion/fitz/image_cae97d36-fcaa-11df-b5d0-001cc4c002e0.html

By: Carolyn Classen

Carolyn Classen — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 20:37:56 +0000

Thanks for the update of events at the Titanic exhibit, especially about the film showings. Most people know of this catastrophe from the 1997 Leonardo DiCaprio movie.

By: Shawndon Beavers

Shawndon Beavers — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:56:56 +0000

Carolyn,
Thank you for visiting our exhibit! We are pleased to be part of the Tucson community while we are here. In a continuing effort to include the community, we are exited to announce we have several downtown Titanic themed activities to come. What a wonderful host city this is!
Now – Jan 1st, receive $4 off regular adult admission with canned food donations benefiting the Community Food Bank.
Now – Jan 31st enjoy an authentic Titanic 3 coarse meal at The Cup in Hotel Congress, as well as Maynard’s Market and Kitchen. Discounts offered for visitors of the exhibit (Save your ticket stub). See website for details.
December 5th – Sunday Matinee showing of one of the historic Titanic films at the Historic Fox Theatre. Call box office for more information.
December 10th – Friday night feature – A special showing of the James Cameron 1997 Titanic film. Q&A session before the movie with Loree Collins (Titanic Artifact Specialists) and Shawndon Beavers (Titanic Education Outreach Coordinator) as well as a raffle for Titanic prizes. Also held at the Historic Fox Theatre. Call Box office for more information.

By: Shotgun Slade

Shotgun Slade — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:16:41 +0000

Titanic! Amazing stuff!

Especially using the Rialto which used to be the Paramount Theatre, and is still being used!

By: fraser007

fraser007 — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:58:12 +0000

That is the defination of what downtown should be.

By: Carolyn Classen

Carolyn Classen — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:21:12 +0000

Yes, Patti, it was truly amazing to see paper and other delicate materials survive at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean from April 15, 1912 to 1985 and thereafter, when the thousands of artifacts were retrieved. Thanks for commenting.

By: Carolyn Classen

Carolyn Classen — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:17:54 +0000

Yes fraser007, it is wonderful to see that Rialto Building being used finally, along with that popular Rialto Theater. Reminder: 2nd Saturdays Downtown tonight, with the huge crowds.

By: Patti

Patti — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:53:00 +0000

Our visit was at a quiet time. It was eerie and respectful at the same time. The Titanic was discussed in our family my entire life and to see all those years later items carried by the passengers was incredible. How could cotton gloves and paper survive? We spent 2 hours at the exhibit and dined at Hotel Congress for a night of downtown Tucson.

By: fraser007

fraser007 — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:08:11 +0000

Thanks for posting the data. This is an example that the Hotel Congress and Rilato and this exhibit area have become the real “TCC” of Tucson. (Maybe include the Fox whenever that really takes off).