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February 15, 2006 Region’s
Leading Museums Go Wi-Fi CINCINNATI -- Feb. 15, 2006 – The Cincinnati Art Museum and Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal announced today that each will offer FREE wireless internet access to visitors beginning March 1, 2006. In a partnership with Time Warner Cable Business Class, sponsor of both sites, as well as Metro and Give Back Cincinnati’s Project Lily Pad, both leading cultural attractions will become “wi-fi” capable in several areas in and around their buildings. Visitors to the Art Museum will have internet access in:
At Museum Center, the following areas will have wi-fi:
“ This is a significant step forward the Lily Pad project and the Cincinnati USA region,” said Ryan Rybolt, co-founder of Give Back Cincinnati and the Lily Pad project. “While there are many other wireless initiatives throughout the nation, Lily Pad is standing out as a leader in establishing partnerships to offer free wireless to anyone visiting or living within our region.” Extremely popular in coffee shops and on college campuses around the country, wi-fi spots allow visitors to access the internet from their wi-fi ready laptops and other portable computers. Unlike some wi-fi services, local “Lily Pad” sites are free for all, thanks to this completely volunteer-driven initiative to install free wireless internet access in public spots throughout greater Cincinnati. “ Along with free admission, free wi-fi is another great reason to make the most of your visit to the community's art museum,” said Cindy Fink, director of external relations. “Whether you're hosting a business lunch, writing a research paper or surfing the internet, the Cincinnati Art Museum provides an inspiring setting for you to hop on and go wireless.” “ Over one million people walk through our front doors every year,” said Douglass W. McDonald, president/CEO of Museum Center. “It’s exciting to offer them another opportunity to fully explore our world and worlds beyond, through our museums, traveling exhibits, OMNIMAX films… and now through the World Wide Web.” The museums are both served by Metro’s Rt. 1 Museum Center-Mt. Adams-Zoo, which connects several major arts and entertainment venues in and near downtown. In celebration of the collaborative effort to connect Cincinnatians with their strong arts and technology communities, Metro will fully “wrap” two buses with the Lily Pad brand, serving as 40-ft. moving billboards for the project. The buses are being decorated in Lily Pad’s “Hop On. Go Wireless” slogan and artwork. # # # Cincinnati Art Museum Located in scenic Eden Park, the Cincinnati Art Museum features an unparalleled art collection of more than 60,000 works spanning 6,000 years. In addition to displaying its own broad collection, the Museum also hosts several national and international traveling exhibitions each year. Visitors can enjoy the installations and exhibitions or participate in the Museum’s wide range of art-related programs, activities and special events. General admission is always free, and the Museum is open six days a week, making greater Cincinnati’s most treasured cultural asset accessible to everyone. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesdays until 9 p.m. The Museum is closed on Mondays. The Museum is located at 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202. For general information, call (513) 639-2995 or visit www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. The Cincinnati Art Museum is supported by the generosity of individuals and businesses that give annually to the Fine Arts Fund. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund the Cincinnati Art Museum with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Cincinnati Art Museum gratefully acknowledges operating support from the City of Cincinnati. The Official Airline of the Cincinnati Art Museum is Delta. Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal is home to the Cincinnati History Museum, Cinergy Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History & Science, the Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater, and the Cincinnati Historical Society Library. It is a nationally recognized educational and research resource and one of the top cultural attractions in the Midwest. Cincinnati Museum Center serves more than 1.47 million visitors annually, reaching out to almost 200,000 young people through hands-on exhibits and programs. For information, call (513) 287-7000 or 1-800-733-2077 or visit www.cincymuseum.org. Metro Metro is a non-profit public service of Southwest
Ohio Regional Transit Authority, providing about 22 million
rides per year
in the Greater Cincinnati area. Through partnerships with
organizations like the Cincinnati
Art Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center and Project Lilypad,
Metro works to provide riders with a cost-effective and
enjoyable transit experience. Project Lily Pad Project Lily Pad is a 100% volunteer driven initiative to install free wireless internet access in public spots, business districts and common areas throughout greater Cincinnati USA. Each Lily Pad is supported by a strategic technology alliance with Time Warner Cable’s Road Runner Business Class and fully funded via regional sponsorships with a corporation, individual, or an organization. One can currently access free wi-fi at the following Lily Pad locations: Findlay Market, the Main Street Business District, Hyde Park Square, Longworth Hall, Fountain Square, Tri-County Mall, Piatt Park, Krohn Conservatory and T.M. Berry International Friendship Park. In 2006, Project Lily Pad and Road Runner Business Class plan to install several additional wi-fi locations, including Taft Museum of Art, Anderson Park-n-Ride and the Cincinnati Riverfront. Lily Pad is project of Give Back Cincinnati, a local non-profit organization focused on enhancing Cincinnati's communities through volunteerism. For more information on Project Lily Pad or to find out how to sponsor a future Lily Pad location, visit www.LilyPadUSA.org. Road Runner Business Class Road Runner Business Class, a service of Time Warner Cable, is the nation’s number one commercial cable broadband provider for every business – from home-based to the enterprise. Road Runner Business Class solutions are available throughout southwest Ohio, serving urban, suburban, and rural businesses. Established in Greater Cincinnati in 2000, Road Runner Business Class serves nearly 6,000 businesses with solutions that range from high-speed Internet access and email to complete hospitality solutions for hotels and hospitals as well as secure VPN solutions for enterprises. Road Runner Business Class is on the Web at www.rrbusiness.com. |
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