Roswell Museum Gala: First Look at Historic Apple Artifacts

ROSWELL, Ga. — The Mimms Museum of Technology and Art invites tech fans to the fifth annual BYTE fundraising gala for a first look at the museum’s exhibit of more than 2,000 Apple artifacts. The fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 21 from 6:30-11 p.m. The Mimms Museum is a nonprofit attraction in Roswell housing one of the world’s largest collections of digital-era artifacts and rotating art exhibits. This year’s gala will mark the official unveiling of the museum’s newest exhibit, “iNSPIRE: Fifty Years of Innovation from Apple.” Spanning more than 20,000 square feet, “iNSPIRE” explores Apple’s key contributors, innovations and cultural impact through immersive exhibits and creative installations that showcase five decades at the intersection of technology, art and creativity. Rare collector’s items, unique documents and behind-the-scenes stories of Apple’s groundbreaking products will also be on display. The exhibit will open to the public April 1. “BYTE brings our community together to celebrate innovation, creativity and the stories behind the technology that shapes our lives,” said Lonnie Mimms, founder and board chair of Mimms Museum. “This year, we’re especially excited about the debut of ‘iNSPIRE’ and the opportunity to recognize the pioneers whose work in design and development helped contributed to many transformative moments in modern technology and culture.” The gala will begin with a cocktail reception featuring hand-crafted drinks, followed by a chef-curated dinner accompanied by electronic violinist Michelle Winters. The event will be hosted by Fox 5 Atlanta’s feature reporter Paul Milliken as guests enjoy after-hours access to the museum’s collection of computing artifacts and art installations. Live and silent auctions will run throughout the evening, featuring unique experiences, artwork and collectibles. All proceeds benefit the museum’s educational initiatives, preservation efforts and future growth. For more information on BYTE26 general admission tickets, sponsorships and reserved tables, visit the museum’s website. — Hannah Yahne