The human fascination with seashells is primal. Archeological evidence suggests that Neanderthals collected cockle shells on the coast of what is modern Spain, perhaps preferring those they found beautiful. Native Americans built “great cities of shell” on the coasts, later carted off for road fill. In the 1950s, the nation burned with a shell-collecting fever […]
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End the Misery: Tigers in Captivity
There are approximately 10,000-20,000 tigers being held in captivity by private owners in the United States. The exact number is unknown because the current laws make it difficult to track a tiger once it has outlived its usefulness as a cub for petting and photo ops. The lives of these tigers are miserable with little […]
Thirty Hills: The Cool and the Crazy
What’s one of the tiger’s habitats? The rain forest! Join us on this day as we explore the mysterious world of the rain forests in Sumatra and discover some of the cool, the crazy, and the downright creepy creatures that lived there. Following the talk, we will have art activities for everyone to partake in! […]
“Tiger! Tiger!” Exhibition
Imagine walking down a generations-old road. A rustle off to the side makes you snap to attention, and you hold your breath as a tiger crosses your path. Her ancestors have used this same road for as many generations as yours. In some parts of the world, people share their environment with tigers just as […]
Handel’s Messiah with Orchestra
Join The Tampa Oratorio singers for the holiday performance of Handel’s “Messiah”. This oratorio tells the nativity story through favorite choruses and arias, including “Comfort Ye, My People”, “For Unto Us a Child Is Born”, and the “Hallelujah” chorus. The concert features professional soloists and orchestra. The string section of the orchestra will open the […]
Handel’s Messiah with Orchestra
Join The Tampa Oratorio singers for the holiday performance of Handel’s “Messiah”. This oratorio tells the nativity story through favorite choruses and arias, including “Comfort Ye, My People”, “For Unto Us a Child Is Born”, and the “Hallelujah” chorus. The concert features professional soloists and orchestra. The string section of the orchestra will open the […]
Picnic in the Park
Roll back the clock a century and join us for an old-fashioned picnic on Sunday, March 6th, starting at 11 am, in Plant Park. Bring your blanket, pack a picnic basket and come experience the pleasures of a simpler time in a safe environment. Relax in the shade as you enjoy entertainment on Center Stage. […]
Aging Gracefully Series on Zoom
Topic: Aging Gracefully Series on Zoom Time: Thursdays from 2 to 4 pm Free Come to one, or come to all! Jan 13, 2022 Time: 2 – 4 PM Aging is Not for Sissies Dr. Maureen Conners, Ph.D. Jan 20, 2022 Time: 2 – 4 PM Aging as a Natural Monastery: Are you Becoming a […]