National Geographic Live Speakers Series Comes to Toledo
Century-old travel magazine National Geographic Live has partnered with the Toledo Museum for a special lecture series to be held in the Peristyle Theatre throughout the summer months. The three events— “Birds of Paradise Revealed”, “When Women Ruled the World”, and “Standing at the Water’s Edge”— that will take the audience around the world through the eyes of the journalist as presenters give a 90-minute, first-hand account of their research with a multimedia presentation.
Winging it
First in the series, aerial photographer Tim Laman will share his extensive work in New Guinea, where he studied the dazzling birds that inhabit the island, introducing 39 species, their mating rituals and the sights and sounds of the forest with “Birds of Paradise Revealed.” 7pm. Saturday, April 27.
Queen for a day
In May, Dr. Kara Cooney, professor of Egyptology, takes listeners back to a time “When Women Ruled the World.” Before King Tut, many powerful females came to power. Dr. Cooney sheds some light on the often overlooked ancient Queens of Egypt. 7pm. Thursday, May 30.
Water is life
Finishing out the series, photojournalist Cristina Mittermeier will present “Standing at the Water’s Edge,” an in-depth look at indigenous cultures, their tie to water and its life-giving properties. Mittermeier traveled around the world, researching the Kayapó in the Amazon, the Inuit of Greenland, the First Nations people of British Columbia and native Hawaiians. Find out how each community’s way of life has been threatened by environmental disruptors. 7pm. Saturday, July 27.
Tickets for the three-part series are $12.50- $45 for members and $25-$62.50 for non-members. Discounts for seniors and military available. Individual event tickets are also available.
Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St.
419-255-8000 | toledomuseum.org and events.nationalgeographic.com