Ryan Tramonte is the General Manager of French Art Network and Rue Royale Art Partners of New Orleans. With galleries in Carmel by the Sea, California; Santa Fe, New Mexico; New Orleans and Key West, Florida; the company’s family of galleries represents 54 artists from across the globe. With his office in the center of the French Quarter at 541 Royal Street, Ryan has managed to surround himself with some of the most beautiful aspects of New Orleans, its artists. Artists mold the way we think and live on a daily basis, they are one of society’s most prized possessions. Ryan, himself works in all mediums, but centers his work on painting and collage.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunchbox Lecture – Pearl Harbor by Rick Jacobs The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA Captain Rick Jacobs will discuss the strategies by all sides that led to the surprise attack that brought the United States into World War II, and the drama and heroism of the Pacific Fleet on that terrible day. Feel free to bring your lunch or just come to enjoy the lecture. For more information on this and other Lunchbox Lectures, call 504-527-6012 x 229.
Thursday, December 4, 2008 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm First Thursdays Wargames The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA The National World War II Museum hosts World War II board and miniatures gaming on the First Thursday in every month for gamers at all levels. Pre-registration is required. A minimum number of gamers must register for the meeting to be held. Please contact Walt Burgoyne at
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Friday, December 5, 2008 6:30 pm The Major General Raymond E. Mason, Jr. Distinguished Lecture Series on World War II Featured Speaker – Tom Brokaw The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA The Raymond E. Mason, Jr. Distinguished Lecture Series on World War II is made possible through the generosity of Major General and Mrs. Raymond E. Mason, Jr. and the Raymond E. Mason Foundation. This event is free but seating is limited. For more information on this and future lectures in this series or to reserve a seat, call 504-527-6012 x 331 or email
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Saturday, December 6 – Sunday, December 7, 2008 Pearl Harbor Commemoration Weekend The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
Commemorate the day that will live in infamy and honor the Americans that made the ultimate sacrifice with a visit to The National World War II Museum. Pearl Harbor images, oral histories and artifacts are all part of the Museum’s permanent exhibitions. For more information, call 504-527-6012 x 333 or visit www.nationalww2museum.org.
All day events for Saturday and Sunday – • Pick up a special guide to the exhibits that highlights Pearl Harbor artifacts and oral histories. • Enjoy WWII family activities including building a Higgins boat, island hopping in the Pacific and codebreaking. • Where were you on December 7, 1941? – Show us where you were the day you heard the news by making your mark on a U.S. map and then filling out a brief personal history form for the Museum archives. • See special rarely displayed artifacts like a model of the USS St. Louis with the flag that flew over the ship on the day of the attack. • View period footage from both American and Japanese sources. • Visit the Museum Store and enjoy a special 20% discount on all items, including books and DVDs related to Pearl Harbor.
Saturday, December 6 only – • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Conversation with Veterans – a panel discussion of Pearl Harbor survivors and other WWII vets • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Pearl Harbor lecture by Jack Henkels, a former interpreter at the USS Arizona Memorial
Sunday, December 7 only – • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Remembering Pearl Harbor – a memorial service
Sunday, December 7, 2008 Museum Store Event – Introducing Gus the Gremlin The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA Meet the newest member of the National World War II Museum family on Saturday, December 7th. Gus the Gremlin was created by Roald Dahl in his first children's book - THE GREMLINS. The book was a great favorite of Eleanor Roosevelt and her grandchildren. Disney had planned to make a Gremlin movie and created Gus and his friends. The movie was not made but Gus stayed around to be loved by many children. Now for the first time in plush, Gus is huggable and lovable. Gus will soon be joined by his wife Fifinella in October of 2009 as the second in our series of Gremlins. For more information, call 504-527-6012 x 239.
Ryan Tramonte is the General Manager of French Art Network and Rue Royale Art Partners of New Orleans. With galleries in Carmel by the Sea, California; Santa Fe, New Mexico; New Orleans and Key West, Florida; the company’s family of galleries represents 54 artists from across the globe. With his office in the center of the French Quarter at 541 Royal Street, Ryan has managed to surround himself with some of the most beautiful aspects of New Orleans, its artists. Artists mold the way we think and live on a daily basis, they are one of society’s most prized possessions. Ryan, himself works in all mediums, but centers his work on painting and collage.