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Love or Lust? Only Time Will Shell for ZSL London Zoo’s Giant Galápagos Tortoises
SL London Zoo opens its brand new Giants of the Galápagos exhibit. - July 22, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Annual Festival Calls for Volunteers
The 17th Annual Erie Art Museum Blues and Jazz Festival, August 1 and 2 at Frontier Park, is looking for volunteers to assist staff with the organization and production of the region’s most dynamic musical event. Sam Ansbro, volunteer coordinator, said that around 100 volunteers are needed... - July 11, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Features Work of Roger T. Hane
Renowned Illustrator’s Works on View - July 11, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Exhibition Brings Kyoto Tradition to Erie Art Museum
Woodblock prints to be Exhibited - July 04, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Teco, Thangka, Trompe L’Oeil: Teacher Week at the Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street, welcomes eleven local teachers to help the Museum team select the works to be displayed in the new galleries being built during the current expansion project. From July 13th through 17th the team of Museum staff and local teachers will learn about the 6,300+... - July 04, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Contemporary American Studio Potter Exhibits Works at Erie Art Museum
Studio potter Kurt Weiser gives new life to the centuries-old tradition of painting china. His beautiful teapots and jars will be on view at the Erie Art Museum’s Main Gallery, 411 State Street, June 26 through Sept. 13, 2009. Eden Revisited: The Ceramic Art of Kurt Weiser is comprised of... - June 27, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
InnovationErie: Design Competition: an Exhibit of Bright Ideas Grand Prize Winner & Finalists Announced
Judges of the InnovationErie: Design Competition announced the grand prize winner and finalists, including the people’s choice Best of Show at a press conference on Monday, June 22, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at the Erie Art Museum Annex Gallery, 423 State Street. “The finalist presentations... - June 27, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Picture Book Author/Artist Aliki Donates Art to the Arne Nixon Center
California State University, Fresno Henry Madden Library Aliki donates art to the Arne Nixon Center Picture book author/artist Aliki has donated 21 pieces of original art—as many pictures as for one of her famous picture books—to the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of... - June 27, 2009 - Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature
Free Guided Tours at Wildcat Mountain Begin Wednesday, July 1st, 2009. “Wednesdays at Wildcat” Makes Summer Learning Fun.
Wildcat Mountain and the Tin Mountain Conservation Center are once again offering the “Wednesdays at Wildcat” summer naturalist program. Every Wednesday in July and August from 10:00am to 12:00 noon, Wildcat will host interpretive outdoor programs led by a naturalist from the Tin... - June 26, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Largest Campground Dog Park Opens in Lothian, Maryland
According to surveys done with campers from across the USA, Duncan’s Dog Park is the biggest. - June 26, 2009 - duncans family campground
Conserving Threatened Species is Only a Click Away
International targets set for reducing biodiversity loss may still be achieved with the help of a new online conservation tool. The new initiative led by the Zoological Society of London brings together information on the world’s threatened species and demonstrates that we know the least... - June 24, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
From Jack the Ripper to Great White Sharks
What do great white sharks have in common with serial killers? Refined hunting skills, according to a paper published today in the Zoological Society of London’s Journal of Zoology A team of US-based researchers have found that sharks hunt in a highly focused fashion, just like serial... - June 24, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Dino-Not-So-Soaring
The largest animals ever to have walked the face of the earth may not have been as big as previously thought, reveals a paper published today in the Zoological Society of London’s Journal of Zoology. - June 24, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Flamingos Who Won’t Think Pink
Two baby flamingos are causing zookeepers problems at ZSL London Zoo…because they don’t like the colour pink. - June 20, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Wildcat Mountain Recognizes Timberlane High School Ski Team Coaching Duo
Wildcat Mountain race director Phil Ostroski recently traveled to Timberlane Regional High School located in Plaistow, New Hampshire to personally deliver a certificate of achievement to Peter & Mary Beth Torosian. The couple helped to establish a competitive alpine ski team in 1997 when their... - June 15, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Wildcat Mountain Set to Open Daily for Motorcycle Week’s "Rally in the Valley." Scenic Gondola Ride Discount for Bikers & Free for Dads on Fathers Day.
Wildcat began operating daily Saturday, June 13th just in time for the legendary Laconia motorcycle week. New this year, Wildcat Mountain is taking part in the Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce & MWV Hog Chapter’s 2nd annual Rally in the Valley happening June 15th – 19th. - June 14, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Zoo Night at London Zoo is What’s On in London on 7th August 2009 18:30 - 22:00
Escape and unwind this summer and let ZSL London Zoo entertain you by twilight. For one night only ZSL London Zoo will open its doors after hours to give you and your friends a Friday night out with a difference. - June 13, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Zoo Night Whipsnade 3rd July 18:30 – 22:00 is What’s on in Bedfordshire in July
Relax and enjoy a summer evening at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo as the sun sets over the Chiltern Hills For one night only ZSl Whipsnade Zoo will open its doors after hours to give you and your friends a Friday night out with a difference. - June 13, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
ZSL Marine Conservation Recognises World Oceans Day Celebrations
Despite starting in 1992, this year’s World Oceans Day celebrations were very special, as they the first to be officially recognised by the United Nations. This is a major breakthrough in conserving and protecting the marine environment. - June 13, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Outdoor Exhibit Space at LI Children's Museum Serves as Green Model
The Long Island Children’s Museum’s “innovative use of green space” has been cited as a national model; earning praise for its “potential to change parents’ perceptions and increase children’s outdoor play across the country.” The Museum has received funding to develop an online replication toolkit by the MetLife Foundation and the Association of Children’s Museums. - June 12, 2009 - Long Island Children's Museum
Art After Dark Sparks "Inner-Artist"
Erie Art Museum offers a la’carte art class. - June 11, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Stunning Historic Home Priced to Sell in Beautiful Merion Station, PA
Proving that this is a wonderful time to purchase a home, a beautiful, completely renovated 5000 square foot, 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom home is available in the heart of the Main Line. Realtors say it's a steal at $839,000. - June 01, 2009 - 209MeetingHouse.com
Abstract Thinking. Glasses Clinking.
Erie Art Museum to host Gallery Night - May 30, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Take a Mid-Day Art Break & “Make”
Enjoy your lunch hour at the Erie Art Museum - May 30, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
18th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day at Wildcat Pond – Saturday, June 6th, 2009. Freshly Stocked Pond Will be Ready for Catch and Release Fun.
The White Mountain National Forest’s 18th Annual Kids Free Fishing Day will happen on Saturday, June 6th, at the Wildcat Mountain pond located on Route 16 between Jackson & Gorham, NH. Kids aged 15 and under are invited to fish from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00, followed by afternoon fishing for all... - May 27, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
ZSL London Zoo | Enjoy a Room with a Zoo…
The world’s most destructive, dangerous and devious animal will be on display in a glass living room at ZSL London Zoo this May half term. For the Whitsun May bank holiday only, a human will occupy a Room with a Zoo. - May 23, 2009 - ZSL London Zoo
Wildcat Mountain Begins Summer Operations Memorial Weekend. Fly Wildcat on the ZipRider™ or New Hampshire's Highest Scenic Gondola.
Wildcat Mountain opens for summer & fall operations beginning Saturday, May 23rd offering one of New Hampshire's most unique thrill rides the ZipRider™ along with the highest scenic gondola in the state, the Wildcat Express, and new 9-hole lift-serviced alpine disc golf course. As a... - May 19, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
The Garden Conservancy Tour Opens Gates to Six Local Gardens
Open Days Program Comes to Erie County - May 16, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Art Classes for Beginners, Advanced Artists
The Erie Art Museum offers art classes and workshops for children and adults year-round. Beginning on June 15, the Museum offers classes ranging from Beginning Digital Photography to African Drum and Dance. Classes are available to beginners and more experience artists and are offered in quarterly... - May 16, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Summer Fun at the Erie Art Museum
The Erie Art Museum, 411 State Street, is offering art programs for children and adults of all ages this summer. Beginning on June 5, programs and classes such as Art Camp and Drawing for Young People start for the summer session. Programs last one to ten weeks and are available to beginners as... - May 16, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Historic Oak Cottage’s Massive Preservation and Restoration Effort Nears Completion
The exhaustive, award-winning restoration of historic Oak Cottage is drawing to a close after three years. Located in the heart of the Schooley’s Mountain Historic District, this 19th century landmark has been meticulously returned to its former glory. - May 16, 2009 - Oak Cottage
Erie Art Museum Breaks Ground on $9 Million Expansion
Forget the ho-hum handshakes. The Erie Art Museum is having a free all-day public celebration to officially kick off the construction of the Erie Art Museum’s $9 million expansion and renovation on May 8, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum Annex parking lot at 20 East 5th Street. - May 02, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Slump City
Presents the work of three emerging artists whose visionary and haunting work combines gothic fantasy, poetic social realism and psycho-geography to imagine the urban periphery. - May 01, 2009 - [ space ]
Artists Paintings Mystical Visions
Kris Risto has a unique vision that he has been expressing in his artwork since childhood. Visitors to the Erie Art Museum Frame Shop Gallery, 423 State Street, will see how Risto’s mystical visions come to life in his new exhibition, The End of All Dreams, paintings by Kris Risto currently... - April 24, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Puts Pennsylvanians Back to Work
The Erie Art Museum’s $9 million expansion and renovation will put approximately 45 Pennsylvanians back to work when it breaks ground on its building project May 8, 2009 during a public ceremony at 1:30 p.m. in the Erie Art Museum Annex parking lot at 20 East 5th Street. The $6 million... - April 23, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
‘Place Economics’ Topic of Preservation Group’s Lecture Series
The Erie Center for Design & Preservation (ECDP) marks Preservation Month at a free public seminar on Saturday, May 9, 2 p.m. at the Erie Insurance Auditorium, 100 Erie Insurance Place. Architect and author Donovan Rypkema’s lecture,‘place economics’, will explain how... - April 22, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Erie Art Museum Premiers 86th Annual Spring Show
The Erie Art Museum premiers its 86th Annual Spring Show on Saturday, April 18 with a Museum members’ opening preview and reception for the artists from 7-9:30 p.m. in the Museum’s Main Gallery, 411 State Street. This year’s entries included 532 works from 310 artists. Spring... - April 18, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Summer Fun with Art at the Erie Art Museum
Imaginations will soar this summer, as the Erie Art Museum provides children of all ages lots of opportunity for artistic expression. Summer programs for children at the Museum include Art in Action, Art Camp for Kids, First Fridays and a wide range of classes beginning June 15. Activities are held... - April 11, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Museum Director Speaks at Mercyhurst, Pitt: Putting Green Ideas Into Action
Erie Art Museum Director John Vanco, joined by architect Anne Chen of Pittsburgh’s Edge Studio, will speak in conjunction with Earth Week activities sponsored by Mercyhurst College and the University of Pittsburgh. Both presentations will discuss the green-building aspects of the Erie Art... - April 11, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Art Thinker's Day - Free Family Event
This special family event encourages students of all ages to use their eyes, hands, ears and imagination to explore contemporary art. Education Coordinator, Diane Sikes brings elements of Dallas Contemporary’s trademarked Art Think™ curriculum to the community through Art Thinkers’ Day. - April 06, 2009 - Dallas Contemporary
From Mexico City to Garden City - Long Island Children's Museum Welcomes Renowned Mexican Puppet Company
Acclaimed Mexican puppet company, Marionetas de la Esquina, presents English and Spanish language performances of "Emilio and the Enchanted Cow" on April 18 and 19 at the Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City, NY. LICM performances are only East Coast appearance of award-winning company. - March 27, 2009 - Long Island Children's Museum
Product Design Competition Announces Semi-Finalists
Entrant’s product ideas to be exhibited at Erie Art Museum. - March 26, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
White House Inspires Beekeepers Across the U.S.
Obama family joins the growing ranks of Americans engaged in the emerging backyard beekeeping movement, an extension of the local food movement. - March 25, 2009 - The Honeybee Conservancy
Wildcat Early 09/10 Season Pass Rates Announced with a Lower Price & Rest-of-Season Offer
Wildcat Mountain is offering its lowest prices for 2009/10 winter season passes to skiers and riders who purchase before May 15th. Wildcat is a perennial best value for those who enjoy a long season. As a bonus to all immediate renewing and new season pass purchases, persons will be able to ski or ride every day, 7 days a week, beginning April 1st for the remainder of the 2008/2009 season. - March 24, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
The Next Eco Revolution: Backyard Beekeeping
This Spring, underground beekeeping movement emerges as Americans try to stem mystery bee deaths. A new underground environmental movement is afoot in communities across America this Spring: beekeeping. Beekeeping season begins late March and an increasing number of Americans have turned to... - March 24, 2009 - The Honeybee Conservancy
100,000 Vertical Challenge Donates $100,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. 6th Annual 100K Marathon Skiing & Riding Event Participants Raise Over $20,000.
Twenty-two participating skiers and riders loaded the Wildcat Express Summit Quad lift at 7:45am the morning of Monday, March 9th taking on a personal challenge to ski or ride over 100,000 vertical feet in one day to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire. Despite challenges, event participants once again took on the legendary Lynx trail and were able to collectively raise over $20,000 in pledge donations for their effort. - March 14, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
NYC Citizens Anxious About Upcoming City Council Vote to Legalize Beekeeping in NYC
NYC to Buzz With New Beekeeping Activity Should Bill Pass. With the recent news that Denver has joined the ranks of major cities that have decriminalized beekeeping, New York City residents are hopeful that an upcoming City Council vote will legalize beekeeping in the Big Apple. In New York City,... - March 12, 2009 - The Honeybee Conservancy
Art Classes for Beginners, Advanced Artists
Classes at Erie Art Museum - March 07, 2009 - Erie Art Museum
Wildcat Mountain Offers $9 Lift Tickets, Fridays, March 13th & 20th. March Will be a Month of Affordable Skiing, Riding, & Events.
Wildcat Mountain’s annual $9 lift ticket day held this past January marking 51 years of lift-serviced skiing and riding and 75 years from when the Wildcat Trail was first developed was popular enough to bring it back for two more Fridays in March. It was only $9 for 10 gondola rides back in... - March 04, 2009 - Wildcat Mountain
Discover New Artists at "Everything But the Kitschen Sync" 12th Annual Juried Group Art Show
La Luz De Jesus Gallery proudly presents its 12th annual juried group exhibition, "Everything But the Kitschen Sync." This gigantic, no-theme exhibition will feature work from some of the most relevant artists working today. - March 02, 2009 - La Luz De Jesus Gallery