Press ReleasePROJECT InSECT COMES TO DENVERThe Wildlife Experience & Butterfly Pavilion: June 12 – September 11, 2006 When: Monday, June 12 – Monday, September 11, 2006 (Butterfly Pavilion) Where:
Who: Open to general public - free with paid admission About Project InSECT Project InSECT by Jessa and James Huebing-Reitinger is a national hit, pairing visual and performance art with science to create an interactive and one-of-a-kind exhibition. Hosted by science museums, zoos, and art museums, and supported by entomologists and their research, the Project educates the public about the science of entomology using live performance art. Artist Jessa Huebing-Reitinger paints larger-than-life bugs live before of her audiences, while James Huebing-Reitinger further educates visitors with skits, stories, lectures and even insect tattoo painting. This is a truly unique experience not to be missed! For additional information visit www.projectinsect.com.
About the Butterfly Pavilion The Butterfly Pavilion is a Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) funded organization. Our mission is to foster an appreciation of butterflies and other invertebrates while educating the public about the need for conservation of threatened habitats in the tropics and around the world. We educate over 35,000 school-aged children every year and the numbers continue to grow. SCFD is metro Denver’s unique commitment to its art, cultural and scientific institutions. A penny sales tax for every $10 purchase in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Denver, Jefferson, and northern Douglas Counties goes to support more than 300 non-profit organizations – from the smallest community groups to the largest regional museums. About The Wildlife Experience A natural history and wildlife art museum, The Wildlife Experience dedicated to promoting awareness of the natural world and the need to protect wildlife and natural habitats around the world through ever-changing and interactive exhibits, art, natural history and film. The Wildlife Experience is located at 10035 South Peoria St., Parker, CO., approximately five miles south of the Denver Tech Center and one mile east of I-25 at the intersection of Lincoln Ave. and S. Peoria. For admission prices, museum and giant screen theater hours, and information on special exhibits, please call (720) 488-3300 or visit thewildlifeexperience.org.
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