2013 Aquarium of the Pacific Calendar of Highlighted Events

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AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
2013 HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS & OPENINGS

Ocean Exploration exhibit opening in May to feature deep-sea creatures and current
research about the Earth’s undiscovered ocean

Not just an aquarium…ballet, cultural dance and art, culinary adventures, classes for college
credit, and other opportunities abound in 2013
at Southern California’s largest aquarium

January 1 through March 1, 2013
Ocean Soul / National Geographic Photography Exhibit
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (daily)
National Geographic nature photographer Brian Skerry exhibits his Ocean Soul collection at the Aquarium of
the Pacific. Skerry’s images capture once-in-a-lifetime moments with marine life, from a diver happening upon
a gargantuan whale at the sea floor to a tiny fish looking out from inside a discarded soda can. Rich colors and
luminous settings draw viewers in and transport them to the world found underwater. Skerry has traveled the
globe for thirty years documenting the planet’s oceans and aquatic wildlife. Images collected in his book Ocean
Soul, published by National Geographic Books, will be on display at the Aquarium until March 1, 2013. Access
to this art exhibit is included with Aquarium admission.
Cost: Included with general admission--$25.95 adult (12+), $22.95 senior (62+), $14.95 child (3-11), and free
for children
under age 3 and Aquarium members.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Friday evenings, January 4 through May 31 (except Feb. 15 & 22, March 3 & April 19), 2013
Shark Lagoon Nights
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
The public is invited to get up close with the ocean’s ultimate predators for free during Shark Lagoon Nights at
the Aquarium of the Pacific. Guests will have the opportunity to touch bamboo and epaulette sharks and see
large sharks like the sand tiger shark at the Shark Lagoon exhibit on select Friday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. In Shark Lagoon, Aquarium visitors get up close to these predators. Guests can touch and learn
about sharks, purchase drinks and snacks, and enjoy live music during select Shark Lagoon Nights.
Cost: FREE
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Guest Speaker: William Cooper
Topic: Yellow-Eyed Penguins of New Zealand
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Learn about endangered Yellow-Eyed Penguins native to New Zealand and nearby islands. This species of
penguin is on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. Speaker
Dr. William Cooper is a professor of civil and environmental engineering and director of the Urban Water
Research Center at the University of California, Irvine. He also serves as a consultant to the International
Atomic Energy Agency.
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Cost: $5 for the public and free for members, teachers, seniors (62+), and students with valid ID and advance
reservations.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Lecture & Book Signing: Andrew Policano
Topic: Economic Environment and Public Higher Education
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Andrew Policano will discuss and sign copies of his book, Public No More: A New Path to Excellence for
America’s Public Universities. Policano is the dean of the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of
California, Irvine, and the faculty director for the university’s Center for Investment and Wealth Management.
Cost: $5 for the public and free for members, teachers, seniors (62+), and students with valid ID and advance
reservations.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Saturday, January 19, 2013
Underwater Parks Day
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Learn more about Southern California's network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) that went into effect
January 1, 2012. Guests will be able to learn about the commercial and recreational activities permitted. MPA
stories will be told using film, lectures, and interactive exhibits. The event will also feature educational booths
and activities in the Great Hall.
Cost: General Admission--$25.95 adult (12+), $22.95 senior (62+), $14.95 child (3-11), and free for children
under age 3 and Aquarium members.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Saturday & Sunday, January 26-27, 2013
Festival of Human Abilities – 10th Anniversary
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Join the Aquarium of the Pacific for its tenth annual Festival of Human Abilities, a celebration highlighting the
creative talents and abilities of people with disabilities. This event will feature wheelchair dance, live music,
signing choirs, art demonstrations, accessible SCUBA diving demonstrations, storytelling, interactive
workshops, and other creative performances by people who have disabilities. Sign language interpreters will
be present at all major shows and an audio tour is available for those who are blind.
Cost: General Admission--$25.95 adult (12+), $22.95 senior (62+), $14.95 child (3-11), and free for children
under age 3 and Aquarium members.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Lecture: Aaron Quintanar
Topic: The Fall of the Sea of Cortez
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Aaron Quintanar will discuss the history of environmental impacts and lost conservation opportunities in Baja
California and the Sea of Cortez from 1994 to 2008. Quintanar is a conservationist and former lifeguard who
has worked with Wildcoast to lead efforts in Baja California, where development pressure, overfishing, and
other human activities threaten ecosystems.
Cost: $5 for the public and free for members, teachers, seniors (62+), and students with valid ID and advance
reservations.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

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Wednesdays, February 6, 13, and 27, 2013
Aquatic Academy: Are we facing an environmental cliff? And, if we are, how can we avoid it?
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
In this series of three evening classes, attendees will hear presentations and panel discussions from scientists
and other experts, getting in-depth information about pressing environmental topics and the most current data
and interpretation from the speakers. This session will answer the questions: Are we facing an environmental
cliff? And, if we are, how can we avoid it? The course will explore a number of topics, including retreating ice
around the globe, ocean acidification, biodiversity loss, and California and carbon credits: a courageous move
or a meaningless gesture? During the course, participants will come up with a ten-point action plan to move
back from the cliff, existing or potential. The Aquarium fosters dialogue on complex and pressing issues related
to the ocean and environment through its Aquatic Academy. These courses bring together experts in science,
business, conservation, policy, and academics to share their knowledge and experiences with attendees.
In a series of evening classes, attendees hear presentations and panel discussions from scientists and other
experts, getting in-depth information about pressing environmental topics and the most current data and
interpretation from the speakers.
Cost: $30 per person, $25 per member
Location: SAVOR…Watershed Classroom, Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA
90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/news/story/winter_2013_aquatic_academy

Thursday, February 7, 2013
Lecture: Charles Yarish
Topic: Nutrient Bioextraction and Seaweed Aquaculture
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Charles Yarish will discuss the bioextraction of inorganic nutrients from coastal waters using native seaweeds.
His study, conducted on the East Coast in 2011, demonstrated this process. Results suggested that seaweed
aquaculture can be a useful technique for nutrient bioextraction in urbanized coastal waters. This process
would help remove inorganic nutrients introduced into the ecosystem by humans. Yarish is a professor in the
department of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Connecticut.
Cost: $5 for the public and free for members, teachers, seniors (62+), and students with valid ID and advance
reservations.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Lecture/Panel Discussion: 5 Gyres Institute
Topic: Solutions to Plastic Pollution
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Anna Cummins and Marcus Eriksen, cofounders of the 5 Gyres Institute, will share the results of the first global
survey of plastic pollution in the ocean's five subtropical gyres. Panelists will discuss ecological impacts and
realistic solutions to the problem of plastic pollution.
Cost: $5 for the public and free for members, teachers, seniors (62+), and students with valid ID and advance
reservations.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Thursday, February 14, 2013
Valentine’s Day Late Night & Dinner
5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (dinner 7:30 p.m.)
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with someone special or the whole family at the Aquarium of the Pacific. The
Aquarium will be open until 9:00 p.m. on Valentine’s Day and will feature a unique, one-stop Valentine’s Day
experience. Admission after 5:00 p.m. is just $14.95. Explore the Aquarium at night with its elegant lighting and
the opportunity to see the nighttime activities of the animals. Exhibits will be open for viewing, except Lorikeet
Forest. Cash bars will open at 6:30 p.m. For an additional charge, enjoy a multi-course, gourmet dinner.
Advance dinner reservations are highly recommended as this event sells out early. The Pacific Collections gift
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store will be featuring a selection of plush baby seals, polar bears, penguins, and other stuffed animals and
jewelry for that perfect gift.
Admission: $14.95 after 5:00 p.m. (free for children under age 3 and Aquarium members)
Dinner-Admission Combo Cost: $64 per adult (12+), $54 per child; $54 per member adult, $44 per member
child
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: www.aquariumofpacific.org / 562-590-3100

Friday, February 15, 2013
Night Dive
7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Take in the Aquarium at night, when the lights go down and the bubble curtain goes up in the three-story-tall
Honda Blue Cavern exhibit. At the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Night Dive, geared toward adults ages 18 and up,
enjoy bands, groove to some DJs, and be moved by works of art. The Aquarium will have special programs
and hands-on projects aimed to engage, inspire, and enlighten.
Ages: 18 years and over (21+ for alcohol)
Cost: $14.95 per person for admission (bar drinks sold separately)
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Sunday & Monday, February 17-18, 2013
Aquarium of the Pacific President’s Day Late Nights
5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
The public is invited to enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific after hours while taking advantage of special savings.
In celebration of President’s Day Weekend, the Aquarium will offer its Late Nights where admission will be just
$14.95 for adults and children after 5:00 p.m., and the Aquarium will remain open until 8:00 p.m. Visitors will
have the opportunity to journey through the Pacific Ocean to meet over 11,000 animals, including more than
150 sharks they can touch. In addition, the Aquarium's short films will be shown in the Ocean Theater
throughout the evening. Please note: the Lorikeet Forest aviary closes at 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $14.95 per person and free for kids ages 3 and under and Aquarium members.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Thursday, February 21, 2013
Lecture & Book Signing: Joel Primack & Mary Ellen Abrams
Topic: The New Universe and the Human Future
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Philosopher Nancy Ellen Abrams and physics professor Joel Primack will discuss a new vision of the universe
based on dark matter, dark energy, and cosmic evolution set forth in their book, The New Universe and the
Human Future: How a Shared Cosmology Could Transform the World. This multimedia lecture will feature
astronomical videos, and the authors will be signing copies of the book after the lecture.
Cost: $5 for the public and free for members, teachers, seniors (62+), and students with valid ID and advance
reservations.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Saturday & Sunday, February 23-24, 2013
African American Festival
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Join the Aquarium of the Pacific as it hosts its eleventh annual African American Festival, celebrating the rich
diversity of African American and African cultures. The weekend will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts,
ethnic food, and more. Festival performers include Mardi Gras second line dancers, hip hop and break
dancers, tap dancers, jazz musicians, interactive drum circles, West African dancers, and storytellers.
Cost: General Admission--$25.95 adult (12+), $22.95 senior (62+), $14.95 child (3-11), and free for children
under age 3 and Aquarium members.
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Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Thursday, February 28, 2013
Lecture & Book Signing: David Helvarg
Topic: The Golden Shore: California’s Love Affair with the Sea
Author David Helvarg will share the history, culture, and changing nature of California’s coasts and ocean. He
will discuss his book, The Golden Shore, which examines the spirit of the Californian coast, its mythic place in
American culture, and the state’s connection with the sea. Helvarg is the executive director of Blue Frontier
Campaign, editor of the Ocean and Coastal Conservation Guide, and a former journalist and war
correspondent.
Cost: $5 for the public and free for members, teachers, seniors (62+), and students with valid ID and advance
reservations.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Friday, March 1, 2013
Noche de Estrellas / Latin-Themed Night
6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Live Latin Music, Dancing, Dinner, & More
Party with the sea stars at the Aquarium’s Latin-themed night. The Aquarium will remain open until 10:30 p.m.,
so you can dance under the sea stars to the sounds of cumbia, salsa, cha cha, rumba, and more. Noche de
Estrellas (Night of the Stars) will feature live bands, DJs, underwater dive shows, scavenger hunts with prizes,
ocean activities, and an award ceremony. Mexican cuisine, beers, and drinks will be available for purchase.
Guests can journey through the Pacific Ocean to meet over 11,000 animals, including more than 150 sharks
they can touch. Please note: the Lorikeet Forest aviary closes at 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $14.95 per person and free for kids under age 3 and Aquarium members (food and drinks sold
separately)
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org (for Spanish aquariumofpacific/español)

Daily, ongoing from Tuesday, March 5 through Sunday, May 5, 2013
Shark Sculpture Exhibit Opens at the Aquarium
Sharks: The Beauty of the Ocean Predator, an exhibit of shark sculptures by Victor Douieb, will be on display
at the Aquarium through May 5, 2013. The exhibit includes a sculpture of the Aquarium’s own sand tiger shark
that the artist created during a live demonstration at the Aquarium. Douieb and underwater cinematographer
Richard Theiss will also present three lectures in conjunction with the exhibit on March 5, 7, and 13. Douieb
dives with sharks to gain an understanding of their anatomy, movement, and habitat. His works originate in
clay, are cast in bronze, and finished with a patina or stainless steel. He donates a percentage of proceeds
from the sale of his artwork to conservation organizations.
Cost: Included with general admission--$25.95 adult (12+), $22.95 senior (62+), $14.95 child (3-11), and free
for children
under age 3 and Aquarium members.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

March 5, 7 & 13, 2013
Lecture: Sharks: The Beauty of the Ocean Predator
Sharks: The Beauty of the Ocean Predator, an exhibit of shark sculptures by Victor Douieb, will be on display
at the Aquarium through May 5, 2013. Douieb and underwater cinematographer Richard Theiss will also
present three lectures in conjunction with the exhibit. In their series of lectures, artist Victor Douieb and
filmmaker Richard Theiss will bring art and science together. Douieb's work has been on display nationwide in
major galleries and museums. As a filmmaker, Theiss has worked closely with marine scientists and spent
many years filming the iconic great white shark. His work has been seen on major networks like Discovery and
National Geographic. During the lectures people can learn more about these two dedicated conservationists,
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the challenging issues facing many ocean species like sharks, and what we can do to shape the future of the
oceans.
Cost: $5 for the public and free for members, teachers, seniors (62+), and students with valid ID and advance
reservations.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Saturday, March 9, 2013
Best of the West Chowderfest
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Join the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Seafood for the Future program as it hosts its second annual Best of the
West Chowderfest. Taste the rich flavors of local and responsible seafood featured in chowders skillfully
prepared by Seafood for the Future partner chefs. You will be the judge as they compete to see who can
create the best seafood chowder in the West using only local ingredients. Guests will participate in chowder
tastings, vote for their favorite chowders, and interact with local chefs, fishermen, and farmers.
Cost: General Admission for Chowderfest Only--A discounted ticket package including admission to
Chowderfest and the Aquarium is available for $29.95 adult and $19.95 child (3-11), and member discounts
are also available. Proceeds from Chowderfest ticket sales will benefit the Aquarium’s Seafood for the Future
program.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Saturday, March 9, 2013
Neighborhood Street Clean-Up
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cleaning up the streets can help protect the ocean. You can do your part to help keep the ocean clean by
joining the Aquarium of the Pacific at its annual Neighborhood Street Cleanup at Cesar Chavez Park in Long
Beach. Participants will pick up trash to help prevent pollution from entering the ocean and affecting marine life
and our beaches. Each participant will receive a special Aquarium discount. Be sure to bring a water bottle.
Cost: FREE
Location: Cesar Chavez Park, at 401 Golden Avenue, Long Beach
Info: 562-590-3100, ext. 0 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Lecture: Jeanine Jones
Topic: Colorado River: Lifeblood of the Southwest
Shared among seven states and with Mexico, the Colorado River is an important water supply for Southern
California. The river basin, now experiencing long-term drought conditions, faces an expected future of
shortage as climate change increases water demands and lessens mountain runoff. Jeanine Jones will discuss
the basin's complex legal and institutional framework, together with efforts underway to mitigate shortages
impacts, including innovative binational partnership opportunities. She will also provide background on basin
hydrology and water management. Jones is the interstate resources manager for the California Department of
Water Resources.
Cost: $5 for the public and free for members, teachers, seniors (62+), and students with valid ID and advance
reservations.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Saturday, March 23, 2013
Divers Day
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Learn all about recent advancements in diving at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s twelfth annual Divers Day.
There will be educational presentations, live dive demonstrations, and more. The Aquarium will also host
several organizations that are related to the sport and science of diving. The diving community is invited to find
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out about volunteer diving and other opportunities for involvement with dive-related organizations in Southern
California. Divers who present valid proof of certification with their photo I.D. will receive free admission.
Cost: FREE for SCUBA divers with valid proof of certification and photo I.D. or general admission--$25.95
adult (12+), $22.95 senior (62+), $14.95 child (3-11), and free for children under age 3 and Aquarium members
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Sunday, March 24, 2013
Autism Families Night
5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Join in on a special evening at the Aquarium exclusively for families with adults or children with autism. The
entire Aquarium, except Lorikeet Forest, will be open until 9:00 p.m. This will be an evening when guests can
enjoy the tranquility of the Aquarium’s exhibits and meet 11,000 animals from the world’s largest ocean.
Cost: $7 per person, exclusively for families with adults or children with autism. Free for Aquarium members
and children under age 3.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org
Sponsor: Sponsor: Jackson Jade Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy

Monday-Friday, March 25-29, Monday-Wednesday, April 1-3 & Friday, April 5
Spring Break Aquarium Late Nights
The public is invited to enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific after hours while taking advantage of special savings.
The Aquarium will offer its Late Nights where admission will be just $14.95 for adults and children after 5:00
p.m., and the Aquarium will remain open until 8:30 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to journey through the
Pacific Ocean to meet over 11,000 animals, including more than 150 sharks they can touch. In addition, the
Aquarium's short films will be shown in the Ocean Theater throughout the evening. Please note: the Lorikeet
Forest aviary closes at 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $14.95 per person and free for kids ages 3 and under and Aquarium members.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Sunday, March 31, 2013
Easter Brunch
10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
You can enjoy an elegant Easter brunch and a day at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Your whole family can
delight in meeting over 11,000 animals and sitting down to a gourmet brunch on this special holiday.
Cost: $48 per adult (12+), $38 per child; $38 per member adult, $28 per member child
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Lecture & Book Signing: William Sargent
Topic: Beach Wars
Take a tour of the last ten thousand years of history on Cape Cod’s Nauset Beach, and learn about glaciers,
pirates, rum running, coastal geology, and sea level rise among other topics. William Sargent will tell
compelling stories from his book Beach Wars, including what the 1626 wreck of the Sparrowhawk can tell us
about the fate of coastal houses threatened by sea level rise today and how a lovelorn pirate became the basis
for Johnny Depp’s character in Pirates of the Caribbean. Sargent is the director of the Coastlines Project in
Ipswich, Massachusetts, and a consultant for the NOVA Science television series.
Cost: $5 for the public and free for members, teachers, seniors (62+), and students with valid ID and advance
reservations.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Sunday, April 7, 2013
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SpectorDance presents Ocean, a new dance media project about the ocean and climate change
Ocean is a collaboration of artists, scientists, educators, and presenters working to expand perspectives and
contribute original solutions to the challenges facing one of the Earth’s most critical resources. Choreographed
by Fran Spector Atkins, this performance includes music and video projection.
Cost: pricing to be available online
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Saturday & Sunday, April 13-14, 2013
Earth Day Celebration
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Learn what you can do to help our ocean planet at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s thirteenth annual Earth Day
Celebration. Join the Aquarium for a weekend of family fun celebrating Earth Day while learning simple,
everyday tips to protect our environment. Visit booths from various Earth-friendly organizations, and participate
in hands-on learning demonstrations for people of all ages.
Cost: General Admission--$25.95 adult (12+), $22.95 senior (62+), $14.95 child (3-11), and free for children
under age 3 and Aquarium members.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Friday through Sunday, April 19, 20, 21, 2013
Aquarium CLOSED due to Long Beach Grand Prix
The Aquarium of the Pacific will be closed Friday through Sunday, April 19-21 due to the Long Beach Grand
Prix street closures. The Aquarium will reopen, resuming regular hours of operation on Monday, April 22, 2013.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Monday, April 22, 2013
Jim Hellemn Underwater Photography Exhibit Opens
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Photographs by underwater photographer Jim Hellemn will be featured in the Great Hall. Hellemn’s large-scale
photo of a kelp forest will be used on the glass windows of the Aquarium's remodeled gift store opening in
May. His photography has appeared in National Geographic magazine and the American Museum of Natural
History.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Thursdays, April 25 and May 2, 9 & 16, 2013
Aquatic Academy: The Integration of Art and Science to Enhance Environmental Communication
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
The Aquarium of the Pacific is a leader in integrating the arts in all their modalities with the sciences to create
and deliver environmental messages. It does this in ways that engage, entertain, educate, and make emotional
connections that lead to changes in attitude and behavior. Join leading artists and scientists in exploring the
power of partnerships in addressing major environmental issues. In a series of four evening classes, attendees
hear presentations and panel discussions from scientists and other experts, getting in-depth information about
pressing environmental topics and the most current data and interpretation from the speakers.
Cost: $50 per person, $40 per member, and $10 extra for CEU credit
Location: SAVOR…Watershed Classroom, Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA
90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

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Saturday, April 27, 2013
Long Beach Symphony Orchestra to Perform World Premiere of Piece Commissioned by the Aquarium
8:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
The Long Beach Symphony Orchestra (LBSO) will perform the world premiere of Urban Ocean, written by
Grammy award-winning composer Steven Mackey and commissioned by Dennis and Suzanne Poulsen for the
Aquarium of the Pacific, on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach. Mackey describes
his piece as "eleven minutes that cast the sea as mysterious, deep, vast, powerful and teaming with life, of
which we can usually only perceive the tip of the iceberg so to speak, and the land as bright and bustling with
bittersweet humanity. The two worlds are represented in their own distinct sections, then listened to, retreated
into, emerging from and overwhelming one another. The end strikes a delicate balance between both.”
Cost: Ticket prices vary-$20 to $89; student rush tickets available for $10 with valid I.D.
Location: Long Beach Terrace Theatre 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: [phone] or visit LBSO.org

Saturday & Sunday, April 27-28, 2013
International Children’s Day
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The Aquarium of the Pacific’s eighth annual International Children’s Day is a special festival for kids.
Celebrating the amazing talents of children of all cultures, this festival will feature international music and
dance performances by kids. An international choir, West African, Pacific Islander, Mexican folkloric,
Cambodian, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese traditional dance are among the children’s performances. Kids of
all ages can enjoy martial arts demonstrations and can also partake in an international drum circle, Native
American crafts, Pacific Islander children’s games, face painting, mural painting, educational programs, and
more. The Aquarium will honor a local youth with its annual Young Hero Award in recognition of his or her
efforts to make this planet a better place.
Cost: General Admission--$25.95 adult (12+), $22.95 senior (62+), $14.95 child (3-11), and free for children
under age 3 and Aquarium members.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Saturday & Sunday, May 4-5, 2013
Urban Ocean Festival
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Explore and celebrate Southern California’s coast during the Aquarium’s annual Urban Ocean Festival. The
event will include art exhibitions, a fashion show and contest for designs using recycled materials, mural
painting, poetry readings, booths, and educational activities. There will also be Urban Ocean boat cruises
available during the weekend at an additional cost.
Cost: General Admission--$25.95 adult (12+), $22.95 senior (62+), $14.95 child (3-11), and free for children
under age 3 and Aquarium members.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Lecture: Leslie Harris
Topic: Hitchhiking Aliens: Unexpected Consequences of the Japan Tsunami
After the earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck Japan in 2010, ocean currents and wind brought debris
across the Pacific Ocean to the shores of the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Learn about the non-
native plant and animal species attached to the debris that hitched a ride to our shores. Leslie Harris is the
collections manager for the Los Angeles County Natural History Museum’s polychaete collection, which she
has worked with since 1988. She is one of the founders of the Southern California Association of Marine
Invertebrate Taxonomists.
Cost: $5 for the public and free for members, teachers, seniors (62+), and students with valid ID and advance
reservations.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
Mother’s Day Brunch
10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
This Mother's Day join the Aquarium of the Pacific for its annual brunch celebrating moms. Attendees can
delight in a decadent brunch and explore the wonders of the Pacific Ocean as they visit the Aquarium.
Cost: $48 per adult (12+), $38 per child; $38 per member adult, $28 per member child.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Lecture: Chris Lowe
Topic: The Recovery of Apex Marine Predator Populations
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Rapid coastal development, water and air pollution, overfishing, bycatch, and habitat loss have all contributed
to declines in shark populations. Chris Lowe, of California State University, Long Beach's Shark Lab, will
discuss federal and state agencies and regulations and how they have helped sharks recover.
Cost: $5 for the public and free for members, teachers, seniors (62+), and students with valid ID and advance
reservations.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Thursday, May 23, 2013
Press Preview: Aquarium’s New Ocean Exploration Exhibit
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Journey to the unexplored depths of the ocean, and uncover mysteries with experts as you explore the
Aquarium’s newest addition. Members of the media are invited to the press preview for the Aquarium of the
Pacific’s new Ocean Exploration exhibit gallery. Located in the Aquarium’s changing exhibit space, Ocean
Exploration will feature marine animals, educational displays, films, and more. About 95 percent of the ocean
remains unexplored. Through this exhibit, the Aquarium hopes to inspire a push to explore our planet’s last
frontier. Ocean Exploration will be open through February 1, 2014.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Media RSVP: [email protected] or 562-951-1684

Friday, May 24, 2013
Aquarium’s New Ocean Exploration Exhibit Opens to the Public
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Journey to the unexplored depths of the ocean, and uncover mysteries as you explore the Aquarium’s new
Ocean Exploration gallery. Located in the Aquarium’s changing exhibit space, Ocean Exploration will feature
marine animals, educational displays, films, and more. About 95 percent of the ocean remains unexplored.
Through this exhibit, the Aquarium hopes to inspire a push to explore our planet’s last frontier. Ocean
Exploration will be open through February 1, 2014.
Cost: General Admission--$25.95 adult (12+), $22.95 senior (62+), $14.95 child (3-11), and free for children
under age 3 and Aquarium members.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Info/Tickets: 562-590-3100 or www.aquariumofpacific.org

Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Lecture & Book Signing: Gerrie Schipske
Topic: Early Long Beach
Gerrie Schipske will discuss her book, Early Long Beach, and the natural assets, the people, and the events
that shaped the first fifty years of history in Long Beach, California, her native city. She will cover its residents,
from the Tongva people to the Spanish, to real estate speculators; its history as a resort area, a landing strip
for early aviators, a fishing industry site, a port for shipbuilding and trade, and a location for the United States
Navy to anchor its battle fleet in 1919; the discovery of oil in 1921; and its role in the Southern California war
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