Press ReleaseFall And Winter Happenings At The Wildlife ExperienceDENVER - August 30, 2005 - The Wildlife Experience Museum is featuring a variety of exhibits this fall and early winter, many of which are exhibitions of local artists’ work. Additionally, The Wildlife Experience has several Holiday events planned that will be fun for the whole family.EXHIBITS Through January 1, 2006: Mothing: Digital Prints by Joseph Scheer Stunning digital images portray the beauty, oddities and the individuality of moths and butterflies. The exhibit is comprised of approximately 60 images of the winged creatures, many of which are magnified to reveal rich detail and textures. Scheer, a professor of Print Media at the Institute for Electronic Arts at the School of Art and Design, Alfred University, has current works that span print media, video and web-based projects. He uses technology to re-examine nature through interpretive collecting and visual recording. His images have also been published in National Geographic. Mothing will provide a close look at the complexities of a variety beautiful winged insects. Through January 1, 2006: Out of the Dark/Into the Light A collection of butterflies, moths and beetles by local collector, Russell Witkop, serves as the perfect complement to Joseph Scheer's digital prints of butterflies and moths. The displays are both scientific and artistic as they display the natural beauty of each specimen while providing a chance to examine their physiology and structure. Hobbyists will enjoy a display of collecting and pinning equipment along with this exhibit of natural specimens. September 3 through January 8, 2006: The Glory of Nature’s Form Photographer Willis Peterson has been photographing nature since he was 14 years old, when he received his first camera. His photographic career has spanned 65 years and he has focused on nature and wildlife all along. His images highlight the intimacy of some animals, the power and dominance of others, and the fragile beauty of flower and plant life. 90 of Peterson’s images focus on nature and wildlife in the western part of North America—from the arctic to the tropics. On Sunday, September 11 at 3:00 p.m. meet Willis Peterson, photographer of The Glory of Nature’s Form, located in the first floor gallery. September 10 through December 4: Wild & Free: New Works of Art by Larry Fanning In conjunction with its third anniversary, The Wildlife Experience will be exhibiting this collection of 50 recent works by local artist, Larry Fanning. The majority of the artwork in this show is for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefiting The Wildlife Experience. Fanning’s works have been a permanent fixture in the museum and the artist and his wife have been actively involved in the museum since its inception. The Wildlife Experience is honored to highlight Fanning’s beautiful work in this one-man show that officially opens on September 10. Saturday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. meet Larry Fanning, artist of the Wild & Free: New Works of Art by Larry Fanning exhibit located in the first floor gallery. EVENTS September 9, 2005: Silver Moon Birthday Bash The Wildlife Experience will be celebrating its third anniversary on September 9 with a Silver Moon Birthday Bash. This exclusive black tie fundraising event will feature the Grand Opening preview of Wild & Free: New Works of Art by Larry Fanning, and entertainment will be provided by the Hazel Miller Band and Frank Sinatra vocal impressionist, Derek Evilsizor. All funds raised help support the mission of The Wildlife Experience: to promote the realistic understanding of the natural world and its conservation, through art, education and community. For tickets and more information, call (720) 488-3312. September 29, 2005: Movie and a Martini Join The Wildlife Experience for a relaxing evening of martinis and a showing of the classic film, Out of Africa. "Movie and a Martini" will be held at The Wildlife Experience on September 29; beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $20 for non-members and $18 for members, which include admission to the movie, appetizers and a cocktail in a keepsake martini glass. October 31, 2005: Trick or Treat OFF the Street Trick or Treat OFF the Street is a safe and fun celebration featuring Frankenstein’s Laboratory, candy stations--and plenty of ghoulish surprises. Candy booths will line the museum’s atrium, great hall, and giant-screen theater, allowing guests to fill up their bags with candy and spooky toys. The ghoulish festivities will begin at 3:00 p.m. and end at 8:00 p.m. on Halloween. For more information on this event, call (720) 488-3336. November 19-December 4, 2005: The 27th Annual Festival of Trees The most enduring holiday tradition in the Denver metropolitan area - The Annual Festival of Trees – will be held at The Wildlife Experience again this year. Over 100 specially designed trees, wreaths and other Holiday decorations will line the halls and main atrium of the museum, and will be available for auction. December 7 & 8, 2005: Holiday Movie Night The Wildlife Experience invites you to a its third annual Holiday Film Festival. Due to popular demand, there will be two nights filled with cookies, hot cocoa, spiced cider and other holiday treats and a holiday film. We will be featuring Christmas Vacation, starring Chevy Chase in our iWERKS theater. The film festival will begin at 6:00 p.m. each night. Please check our website, thewildlifeexperience.org, for up to date information and prices as it becomes available. December 10, 2005: Santa Breakfast Join us for a special holiday breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 10, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. There will be plenty of goodies and festive activities including holiday crafts, face painting, and cookie decorating for children of all ages, all while savoring a delicious breakfast. Photographs with Santa will be allowed to preserve this wonderful moment for many holiday seasons to come. Personal cameras are allowed, or disposable cameras and film are available in the museum gift shop. Pre-paid tickets are available beginning October 31 through December 9. Prices are $10 for children 12 and younger, $14 for seniors and $16 for adults. Members receive a discounted rate of $8 for children 12 and younger, $12 for seniors, and $14 for adults. Ticket prices include general museum admission. Seating is limited and tickets for this event must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be available on the day of the event. For more information call (720) 488-3325. For more information on these exhibits, events or general information on The Wildlife Experience, call (720) 488-3300 or visit thewildlifeexperience.org. # # #
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