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Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Special Exhibitions
Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins
June 7, 2008 – January 2, 2009
Journey from one end of the globe to the other as you explore the fascinating Arctic and Antarctic regions. Along the way, you'll walk like a penguin, climb inside a polar bear den, study magnified polar bear hair and penguin feathers, and track animated ice movement as you learn how polar animals are adapted to live in the most extreme conditions. Ends of the Earth explores the uniqueness of the Earth's farthest reaches, what scientists are currently learning there, and how these regions are indicators of climate change on our planet.
Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins is a production of Science North, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada and is sponsored in part by Quark Expeditions. Media support provided by Radio Disney.
TICKETS: Ends of the Earth is included with Museum admission. Films in the IMAX® Theatre
Antarctica
June 7, 2008-January 2, 2009
Experience the history, science, delicate ecology and awesome beauty of Antarctica as you witness the mysterious, icy expanse of the driest and coldest continent on earth—home to penguins, seals and the other exotic life forms. Wild Ocean
July 19 through November 14, 2008
Witness the unbelievable feeding frenzy in the ocean off the shores of South Africa as billions of sardines migrate up the KwaZulu-Natal Coast, setting the scene for spectacular breaching whales, feeding sharks, diving gannets, herding dolphins and massive bait balls. Delve into this epic underwater scene and explore the economic and cultural impact the migration has on coastal communities. Martinis & IMAX® presented by Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
Fridays, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. (January–November)
Start your weekend in style! Enjoy cool cocktails, stunning films, live music and creative cuisine beneath the world’s largest dinosaurs Fridays from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. This one-of-a-kind Friday night experience is available exclusively at Fernbank Museum’s Martinis & IMAX®.
Cost: $15, includes film ticket.
fernbankmuseum.org
Frugal Fabrics Presents Fundraiser to Benefit Breast Cancer Three Day WalkSeptember 5-11th 2008
10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. daily
Jimmy Carter Blvd. Norcross, GA 30071 Open to general public.
Frugal Fabrics is celebrating the opening of their new design andresource center with a fundraiser to benefit the Breast Cancer 3-day walk. Silent auction items will be presented for bids beginning on September 5th. The grand finale will be the September 11th customerappreciation evening at 6 p. m. Come in and browse the many items donated by local vendors for the silent auction. Furniture, rugs, paintings, window treatments,accessories and design consultations are but a few of the many items offered during this exciting event. If you or anyone you know has been touched by the devastation of breast cancer, this will be an event you won’t want to miss. Silent auction items will be presented for bids beginning on September 5th. The grand finale will be the September 11th customer appreciation evening at 6 p. m. Furniture, rugs, paintings, window treatments,accessories and design consultations and more offered during this exciting event. ALL proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen 3-day Breast Cancer walk for the Cure.
ChoicePoint Windward Challenge Charity 5K Run/WalkSeptember 18, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
1000 Alderman Drive, Alpharetta, GA
Open to general public.
$20 in advance; $25 on raceday
Family of four is $65; each additional child is $15 $20 in advance; $25 on racedayFamily of four is $65; each additional child is $15 Join ChoicePoint for the ninth annual Windward Challenge charity 5K run/walk on Thursday, September 18 to benefit Camp Twin Lakes. Help us exceed our donation goal of $100,000 for Camp Twin Lakes’ young spirits in need. Camp Twin Lakes serves the local community with year-round recreational, therapeutic, and educational programs for children facing serious illnesses and other physical, emotional and life challenges. Visit www.choicepoint.com/windwardchallenge or www.active.com for more information or to register. | |