From: "Cross, Christine" <christinec@newlondonwi.org> Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 09:51:31 -0500 Subject: Audubon Visits New London Message-ID: <E44A1829533E9F4AAD020A4F5B5D42EA15D900BB81@svr-exch01.nlpdlocal.net>
JOHN JAMES AUDUBON TO VISIT NEW LONDON
Internationally Known Actor, Storyteller and Author to Portray Audubon
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2010-New London- As part of the Audubon; T
he Art of Nature exhibit, the New London Public Museum welcomes Brian Ellis
aka John James Audubon. Ellis, an internationally renowned storyteller, au
thor and naturalist will bring Audubon to life through a number of public p
erformances. This is a great chance to see history come alive! First John J
ames Audubon visits the New London Public Museum on Friday, October 22. Sto
p in anytime between 4:30-6:30 p.m. Then Brian Ellis conducts a writing wor
kshop at the museum on Saturday, October 23 from 9-10 am. Afterwards, join
Audubon at Mosquito Hill for Adventures of Audubon starting at 1:00 pm. The
workshop is $5 and space is limited. The Mosquito Hill performance is $5 f
or adults and $2 for children under 15 years of age. Tickets are on sale no
w.
Visit the New London Public Museum on Friday, October 22 anytime between 4:
30-6:30 pm. Explore the Audubon; The Art of Nature exhibit before it closes
on October 30th and meet John James Audubon. Listen to Audubon as he talks
about his quest in the early 19th Century to paint all the birds in Americ
a. View some of his works and get the inside scoop on his life
On Saturday, October 23 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the New London Public Muse
um, Brian Ellis, author and storyteller will host Bird is the Word: Journal
ing, Poetry, Non-Fiction Writing Workshop. Using some of John James Audubon
's writing as a basis, this workshop will help you discover some tips for e
ffective journaling. You will learn to use poetry to write clearer more exc
iting essays and turn your field notes into publishable articles. Come to c
elebrate the voices of nature and find your voice in the natural world. Tic
kets are $5, space is limited. Discount available if you attend both the wo
rkshop and the presentation at Mosquito Hill
Bring the family and experience the Adventures of Audubon at Mosquito Hill
Nature Center on Saturday, October 23 starting at 1 pm. Get your tickets in
advance $5 for adults and $2 for children under 15. This is your chance to
spend time in the studio of one of America's greatest naturalists and wild
life artist. Listen to tales of his adventures as he finishes something no
one had ever accomplished before: drawing every bird in North America.
The New London Public Museum is a gathering place to explore history and di
scover a wider world. Exhibits include artifacts focusing on natural, local
, Native American and multi-cultural history. The NLPM is located in the lo
wer level of the New London Public Library, New London, Wisconsin, and is o
pen Tuesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. a
nd Saturday 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The New London Public Museum can be reached at
(920) 982-8520 or museum@newlondonwi.org<blocked::mailto:<blocked::mailto:museum@newlondonwi
.org>. Come explore with us!