Art of the Olympains to host reception Sept. 17
Shannon Miller
The Art of the Olympians will host a special reception for its newest exhibit, A Taste of Gymnastics, featuring a historic, modern and cultural look at the sport of gymnastics through a unique showcase of uniforms, equipment and Olympic memorabilia.
Families, friends and community members are invited to attend a special reception on Friday, September 17 from 5-8 p.m. to celebrate the opening of A Taste of Gymnastics in the Olympic Sports Experience Gallery at the Art of the Olympians Al Oerter Center for Excellence at 1300 Hendry St., Fort Myers, Fla. Admission to the reception is free of charge.
The opening reception features a special presentation by Shannon Miller, a seven-time Olympic medalist, two of which were gold medals, and a nine-time World medalist. Miller remains the most decorated American gymnast, male or female, in history, having won more Olympic and World Championship medals than any other U.S. gymnast.
Miller has been inducted into seven Halls of Fame including the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame. She is the only woman, in any sport, to be inducted into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame twice, as an individual and with her team.
Miller shares her Olympic and gymnastics passion in her role as a motivational speaker and health and wellness advocate.
Gymnastics is a sport celebrated and played by men and women both recreationally and competitively with more than 5 million of participants in the United States. In fact, women’s gymnastics is the highest rated sport among adults 18-49. Common disciplines include men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling and acrobatic gymnastics.
Through the collaborative effort of AOTO, Tropical Twisters Gymnastics, USA Gymnastics and Shannon Miller Lifestyle, A Taste of Gymnastics will present guests an opportunity to experience the athletic and artistic elements of gymnastics. The exhibit will be on display at the Al Oerter Center of Excellence until October 16, 2010.
Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gallery is closed to on Sundays, Mondays and holidays.
For general Museum information, visit our web site at www.artoftheolympians.com; follow us on Twitter at @artofolympians; fan us on Facebook at www.facebok.com/artoftheolympians or at 239-335-5055.
For more information on Shannon Miller Lifestyle please visit www.shannonmillerlifestyle.com.
Art of the Olympains to host reception Sept. 17
Shannon Miller
The Art of the Olympians will host a special reception for its newest exhibit, A Taste of Gymnastics, featuring a historic, modern and cultural look at the sport of gymnastics through a unique showcase of uniforms, equipment and Olympic memorabilia.
Families, friends and community members are invited to attend a special reception on Friday, September 17 from 5-8 p.m. to celebrate the opening of A Taste of Gymnastics in the Olympic Sports Experience Gallery at the Art of the Olympians Al Oerter Center for Excellence at 1300 Hendry St., Fort Myers, Fla. Admission to the reception is free of charge.
The opening reception features a special presentation by Shannon Miller, a seven-time Olympic medalist, two of which were gold medals, and a nine-time World medalist. Miller remains the most decorated American gymnast, male or female, in history, having won more Olympic and World Championship medals than any other U.S. gymnast.
Miller has been inducted into seven Halls of Fame including the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame. She is the only woman, in any sport, to be inducted into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame twice, as an individual and with her team.
Miller shares her Olympic and gymnastics passion in her role as a motivational speaker and health and wellness advocate.
Gymnastics is a sport celebrated and played by men and women both recreationally and competitively with more than 5 million of participants in the United States. In fact, women’s gymnastics is the highest rated sport among adults 18-49. Common disciplines include men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling and acrobatic gymnastics.
Through the collaborative effort of AOTO, Tropical Twisters Gymnastics, USA Gymnastics and Shannon Miller Lifestyle, A Taste of Gymnastics will present guests an opportunity to experience the athletic and artistic elements of gymnastics. The exhibit will be on display at the Al Oerter Center of Excellence until October 16, 2010.
Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gallery is closed to on Sundays, Mondays and holidays.
For general Museum information, visit our web site at www.artoftheolympians.com; follow us on Twitter at @artofolympians; fan us on Facebook at www.facebok.com/artoftheolympians or at 239-335-5055.
For more information on Shannon Miller Lifestyle please visit www.shannonmillerlifestyle.com.
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