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New York, NY (PRWEB) May 14, 2012

2012 World Science Festival (http://www.worldsciencefestival.com) today announced an impressive line-up of advanced scientific programs for the fifth anniversary season , May 30 to June 3, 2012, with over 50 events designed to make the esoteric understandable and interesting to know.

Tags: festival brings together many of the worlds most eminent scientists in collaboration with renowned artists and influential thinkers to illuminate science in new and exciting ways, breaking down barriers and connecting leading scientists to a wider audience wide.

Words festival of five days devoted to science through a wide range of original programming, including the speech and debate, art, exhibitions and free events designed for young scientists and their families.

Tags: Since its inception, the annual festival has attracted over 600,000 people in 200 programs in locations throughout New York. This is the most anticipated event of the science of nations and allows all children and adults, beginners and enthusiasts to discover science in a unique and exciting. Highlights include the Festival 2012:

Beautiful words, the orchestral work with the animated film and broadcasting, Icarus at the edge of time, which opens the festival on May 30 at Palace Theatre United.

Two Tags: daily, free admission, family immersive event for budding scientists: Science On-Site: Explorations in Brooklyn Bridge Park on June 2, culminating in an evening of stargazing and Ultimate Science Fair Street from Washington Square Park on June 3 packed, wall to wall science extravaganza.

Keywords Innovation: Square, a new initiative that creates a festival-day technology fest in central Brooklyn, celebrates innovation by transforming NYU MetroTech Polys outdoor quad a few technophiles playground, packed innovations from around the world.

Tags: World Science Festival was co-founded in 2008 by Brian Greene, Columbia University, professor of physics, mathematics and bestselling author of Elegant Universe and Reality Hidden and Tracy Day, Emmy Award-winning journalist and television producer.

Tags: CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2012 World Science Festival events public are described below, in chronological order. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.worldsciencefestival.com. The site offers comprehensive information on the program schedule and Festivals sign-up for email alerts about new programs, special guests and programming news.

Tags: Tuesday, May 29, 2012

World Science Festival 2012 Opening Remarks Gala Celebration

19:30, Allen Room, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center

Details of the celebration of the 2012 Gala will be announced separately.

Tags: Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Tags: Icarus at the edge of time

7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., United Palace Theater, ticket

Tags: Icarus at the edge of time is the story of a courageous boy who challenges the awesome power of a black hole. This stunning, full-orchestral work with the animated and live broadcast brings a powerful modern twist on a classic myth, taking the audience on a whirlwind journey through time and space, at the very edge understanding. With a score by Philip Glass orchestral original, performed by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, conducted by Brad Lubman, Al film and Al + E story by Brian Greene and David Henry Hwang.

Participants: Al + Al (Artist), Philip Glass (Composer), Brian Greene (physicist, Columbia University), David Henry Hwang (author) with Chief Brad Lubman symbol) and the Orchestra of St. Luke Tags: Thursday, May 31, 2012

Tags: 2012 Kavli Prizes

8:00 AM – 22:00; NYU Global Centre, Grand Hall, by invitation only

The 2012 winners of prestigious Kavli

​​1,000,000 dollars prize will be announced live via satellite from the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters in Oslo. Opening remarks will be given on site by John Holdren, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, followed by ABC News anchor Elizabeth Vargas, and principal investigator to explore the next wave of opportunities in areas with prices Kavli: Astrophysics, Nanoscience and Neuroscience.

Participants: John Holdren (Office of the White House Science and Technology), Angela tissue (MIT), Thomas Jessell (Columbia University), Claire Max (UC Santa Cruz). Moderator:. Elizabeth Vargas (ABC News)

Vive la science! A celebration of archeology drinking beer and Biotechnology

Thu, 31 May 2012

A session: 5:00 p.m. to 7:30: Second session: 7:30 9:00; La La Scuola Grande & Birreria in Eataly; tickets

Tags: beer brewing can be seen from biotechnology humanities, which represents our first attempt to harness the power of living organisms. Dating from early 9000 BC, crafts galvanized grow barley and wheat, turned hunter-gatherers and farmers to feed the construction of monumental structures like the pyramids, whose workers have five liters of beer per day as compensation. What these ancient beers taste? As was done? Advanced scientific tools and new archaeological discoveries provide tantalizing results cluesand delicious. Joined biomolecular archaeologist Patrick McGovern and pioneer Brewmaster Sat Calagione as they explore ancient ales from around the world and trace their journey to Italy to rebuild a fermented drink Tyrrhenian about 800 to 700 BC. This beverage contains a rare combination of exotic ingredients: hazelnuts, pomegranates, grapes, wildflower honey, incense, barley, wheat, hops and even a little. After discussion and evidence, at the head of the brewery on the roof Eatalys, The Birreria, to taste the first batch of work this prehistoric beer before fermentation. His sensational evening snacks craft beers former head of dogfish and interesting science.

Participants

. Sat Calagione (Brewer), Patrick E. McGovern (Laboratory for Archaeology keep kitchen accounts, fermented and Health at the University of Pennsylvania Museum)

Keywords Artist: Innovators: Visions of a floating metropolis
6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Museum of Art, Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium, ticket

Great artists form new realities, challenging the conventional view and pushes society to consider possible locations. This idea comes to life at the top of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where the Argentine artist born Tom? Saraceno S debuted its new facilities, cities utopian Cloud, a constellation of interconnected pods terrible that draws its inspiration from the geometry of bubbles, balloons flights, with models of the universe and the intricacies of the spider web . Navigate your way through the maze of mirrors and band structures before joining the famous scientists and artists and architects of a conversation that brings the intersection of science and art to the forefront, reviews and radicals new habitats for the 21 st century living.

Participants: Tom Saraceno (Artist), Peter J ger (Arachnologist), Mario Livio (astrophysicist), Chris McKay (NASA) and Mark Wigley (Architect)

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obviously never: A World Premiere coral: Venus revived

19 hours 00-08:30, Hayden Planetarium American Museum of Natural History, ticket

Tags: beautiful area of ​​coral reefs and underwater sea creatures, exotic fluorescent overwhelm your senses, like Hayden planetarium dome is transformed by renowned video artist Lynette Wallworth installation in an immersive view of ocean life, some- few have ever seen. Join us for the first Wallworths global coral outstanding film: Venus revived. Leading researchers led the way, the exchange of knowledge on the science of vital coral reefs, during an evening of phenomenal art and science and cocktails.

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(PRWEB) May 1, 2012

Children Wolf Trap Theatre-in-the-Woods 2012 season is already on sale with a wide range of performance genres, including rock Kindi, Latin, Afro-Caribbean, the country, folk, jazz, bluegrass, and pop-rock, and Irish dancing, ballet, puppet theater, and musical theater. Thirteen young artists will grace the outdoor stage, nestled in the woods after the Filene Center. Inception include (but are not limited to) Justin Roberts, Jimmie, Elizabeth Mitchell, Eric Brace and Peter Cooper, Aaron Nigel Smith, German puppeteer Matthias Kuchta, jazz band Coal Train railway, and a stroller all players drama . Three audience favorites will return this year: the school of traditional Irish dance Culkin, and pop-rock singer DinoRock Robbie Schaefer, guitarist of the popular Virginia-based Eddie from Ohio and military pop Sirus XM Kids Place live.

Tags: Wolf Trap Children Theatre-in-the-Woods 2012 season runs from June 26 to August 11. New this year, the Theatre-in-the-Woods will feature a day of the performance on Tuesday, Saturday in a new period of 10:30. This new structure is designed to provide children, families and groups, before and after the execution of activities to enjoy in the National Park, and to meet and greet many of the performers.

Tags: We are extremely pleased to offer such a variety of shows this year for young audiences. Our goal this season is to present works that reflect the different programming and livestock Filene Center at Wolf Trap, said Erin Perry, deputy director of education outreach at the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. Wolf Trap Children Theatre-in-the-Woods beautiful setting is ideal for children to enjoy the arts. Our theater can be seen kids see a country game, rock concert, dance and puppets, so we strive to provide an inspiring, creative, dynamic, high quality experience. We’re really growing the next generation of performance arts supporters and participants.

Performances are recommended for children 4 and older. Ticket prices range from $ 8 to $ 10 and children under two are free. Wolf Trap Children Theatre-in-the-Woods National Park is located within the U.S. only for the arts behind Filene Center. Theatre-in-the-Woods Patrons are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy after the show and participate in programs of National Park Service. For more information on National Park Service, call 703-255-1800.

Wolf traps

2012 Children Theatre-in-the-Woods season

June 26 & 27: Hot Peas N Butter They include both the English and Spanish with a mixture of jazz, rock, pop and Latin rhythms oppose and Afro-Caribbean.

June 28: Culkin School of Irish dancing of young traditional dancers on stage with a breathtaking display of rapid fire footwork accompanied by energetic rhythms of Celtic music.

29 and June 30: Eric Brace and Peter Cooper Drawing inspiration from the tranquility and beauty of nature, this duo from Nashville is the country’s sweet melodies and charming lyrics of their Grammy-nominated album in 2011, I Love: Tom T. Songs of the Temple of hunger. Fox

July 3: In this interactive production DinoRock, giant puppets created by Emmy Award-winning puppet designer Ingrid color Crépeau offer catchy songs, skits, intelligent, and high-fun dance.

July 5 July 7: Elizabeth Mitchell Smithsonian Folkways Recordings artist Elizabeth Mitchell performs popular classical melodies with her husband and young daughter. Carried by voice deliciously seductive Mitchells, their sweet songs, inspiring you recall the warmth and joy of a sunny day.

July 10 and 11: Railroad Train pulling coal from Nashville, Tennessee, this set takes the hip of children and families in the jazz world delicious and dynamic.

July 12: Aaron Nigel Smith Designed to get kids moving, her performances are high energy, interactive show that invites the audience to jump, play, sing and dance through a collection, songs sumptuous entertainment. Smith is known by Emmy Award-winning PBS Kids show between the Lions.
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July 17 & 18: Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem Join this dynamic quartet in a unique blend of blues, swing, country, and that includes everything from a ukulele and a bathroom in a box cardboard and a suitcase.

July 19: guitarist Robbie Schaefer of the folk-pop band from Ohio Eddie and radio host Sirius XM Kids Place Live, Robbie Schaefer Songs for Kids to give us a collection of catchy melodies, intelligent and less brazen to take you on a victory through musical styles and colorful arrangements (CD Baby). Sing Cowboy Bob on Chicken Lips and cry.

Tags: July 20 & 21: Kirov Academy of Ballet of Washington DC through a series of vignettes beautifully designed, this ballet academy reveals secrets, techniques and forms of the history of one of the worlds of art the most elegant.

Tags: 24 July 28 July: Matthias Kuchta dolls delicious hand-made come to life in this magical interpretation of a Grimm fairy tale, the wolf and the seven little goats. Internationally renowned puppeteer Matthias Kuchta German uses size puppets to share the story of seven kids who leave a bad wolf in their home.

Tags: July 31, August 2: Okee Doke Okee Doke Brothers Brothers are modern-day Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer who travel across the Mississippi River in search of adventure and writing songs along the way. Their nature-inspired songs and catchy melodies Bluegrass encourage children to have fun in the great outdoors.

August 3 & 4: Players stroller Happily Ever After Cinderella Tale is an animated musical features music by Tony Award-winning composer Larry Hochman.

Tags: August 7 August 9: Before people came Based on an African legend, the production features a combination of poetry, dance and imaginative costumes deliciously accompanied by an eclectic mix of jazz, blues, pop, and African rhythms
Tags: 10 and Aug. 11: Justin Roberts Grammy-nominated pop-rock star Justin Roberts has been hailed by USA Today as children the music of Paul McCartney. Known for his insightful article cleverly touches on all aspects of childhood, its files take listeners on a journey through iconic experiences that relate to children and parents will remember.

Prices for theater-in-the-Woods songs range from $ 8 to $ 10 and are now available. Tickets can be purchased at Tickets.com, by calling 1 (877) Wolftrap, online http://www.wolftrap.org/TITW ~ ~ POBJ, or Box Office Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts . Arrangements can be made in advance for special needs access by calling the National Park Service at (703) 255-1827. Tickets are required for all performances for adults and children 2 and older. Advance purchase is recommended as performances often sell out. Groups of 10 or more should contact Wolf Trap Group Sales Office at (703) 255-1851.

Tags: For possible changes to the Children Theatre-in-the-Woods calendar, please always refer http://www.wolftrap.org/Education/Childrens_Theatre-in-the-Woods.aspx ~ ~ POBJ.

Tags: About the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Wolf Trap Foundation
for the Performing Arts, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, founded by Catherine Filene Shouse symbol from 1896 to 1994), produces and presents a full range of programs and performance Education in Great Washington, as well as nationally and internationally. Wolf Trap has three locations of performance, open-air Filene Center and Children Theatre-in-the-Woods, both located at Wolf Trap Nation
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