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Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 3:53 PM
World-renowned paleontologist Jack Horner, author ofHow to Build a Dinosaur,
will discuss how he and his colleagues are developing the technology to
create a real dinosaur at a lecture that is part of the annual Darwin
Days celebration at the University of Georgia. Horner, who advised Steven Spielberg on Jurassic Parkand is
Regents Professor of Paleontology at Montana State University, will
speak Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. in room 102 of the Miller Learning Center. His
lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be followed by a
reception in which copies of |
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Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 11:56 AM
This
spring, the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) in partnership with the Portfolio
Center, presents an exhibition honoring history and design through the medium
of the chair.
Stories in Form: Chair
Design by the Portfolio Centerruns February 5 through June 3, 2012.
 The works featured in Stories in Formare created as part of
the Portfolio Center’s nationally acclaimed course “Modernism: History,
Criticism and Theory,” which explores design history as a catalyst for new
design ideas. While learning about Modernism, the history of design and the
development of critical thinking skills, students in the course create chairs
by means of a design process that combines inspiration from a historical period
with personal experience. |
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Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2012 11:46 PM
The Appreciation Show Highlights Personal Work by High School Art Educators Exhibit on view at The Art Institute of Atlanta Jan. 23 through March 3, 2012
In recognition of their talent and passion for art
and education, high school art teachers from throughout Georgia are
invited to submit their personal work for consideration in this annual
exhibition at The Janet S. Day Gallery at The Art Institute of Atlanta.
The selected works, which may be any form of fine or applied arts
including painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, digital media,
photography, video/film, design, illustration, ceramics, fiber arts,
jewelry and other crafts. |
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Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 3:42 PM
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will
speak at Georgia Southern University’s Hanner Fieldhouse on Wednesday,
March 28 at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
During
Giuliani’s term as mayor of New York, he was credited with the economic
turnaround and revitalization of the city. Giuliani’s leadership in the
months following the September 11th attacks led him to be dubbed
“America’s Mayor” and named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year.”
Giuliani also received a knighthood from Great Britain’s Queen Elizabeth
II for his efforts. |
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Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 12:47 PM
The
research schooner Tara, which provides samples and data to the scientific
community worldwide to learn more about the impact of climate change on
ecosystems, will make a port call in Savannah on January 20-26,
2012.This call is
part of an ambitious project entitledTara
Oceans. Tara
Oceansis the very first attempt to make a global study of marine
plankton.Marine plankton
is the only ecosystem that is almost continuous over the surface of the Earth.
Recently, scientists have discovered the great importance of plankton for the
climate: populations of plankton are affected very rapidly by variations in
climate. |
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Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 6:54 PM
 Author of 23 books, with sales of two
million worldwide, and creator of the original and unique Annie Sloan
Chalk Paint and Soft Waxes
Annie Sloan - British
decorative paint expert, author of numerous paint technique books, and
creator of the one and only Annie SloanChalk Paint – will be holding a
one-day workshop in Atlanta, GA, on Thursday, March 29 at theWyndham Peachtree Conference Center, as part of her 8-city tour of America. Ms.
Sloan, who is considered a ‘rock star’ by her numerous US fans - will
be leading the one-day demonstration and overseeing hands-on group
sessions. |
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Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2012 4:07 PM
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
Zoo Atlanta is REAL LIVE FUN. Don’t just see the Zoo; do the
Zoo! By all means, enjoy over 1,000 of the world’s most amazing
animals, but make sure to take full advantage of exciting daily
activities like keeper talks, training demonstrations, wildlife shows,
and up-close-and-personal animal encounters. Gorilla and orangutan
feedings run at 2 p.m. and 2:45 daily; check your Zoo map for a listing
of other animal feedings and opportunities available every day. |
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Posted on Monday, December 19, 2011 12:43 PM
The 4 annual Decatur Old House fair is coming
on February 18 at the newly renovated Courtyard Marriott and
Conference Center and we’ve mixed things up because like your historic house,
the fair is a work in progress! We are excited to announce that Jodi Marks, HGTV personality
and co-host of Today’s Homeowner on 11Alive, will be a guest speaker. She’ll be presenting “Fun projects to Enhance
your Home” with lots of great advice and giveaways. And, just in time for the spring, Roger Moss, exterior paint
color specialist, and author of |
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Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2011 9:59 PM
The Ellis Hotel’s Farm to Table Restaurant Selects SCAD Senior to Decorate for the Holidays
Downtown Atlanta’s
eco-friendly boutique hotel, The Ellis, proudly announces Savannah
College of Art and Design (SCAD) Senior, Monet Masters, the winner of
their holiday décor design competition for the hotel’s restaurant,
Terrace on Peachtree. Masters will be installing the decorations on
Friday, December 2, and will be up until January 1, 2012. The competition, a “design on a dime” challenge, began on October 25th,
was open to all SCAD students, who were asked to design holiday
decorations for Terrace on Peachtree within a $500 budget. |
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Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 1:59 PM
SCREENING /The Forgotten Space Tuesday, December 6, 7 pm co-directed by Noel Burch and Allan Sekula W Atlanta-Downtown, 45 Ivan Allen Boulevard, Atlanta ARTIST'S TALK /Critical Realism in a Time of Lies Wednesday, December 7, 7 pm Georgia Tech, College of Architecture Auditorium
Institute of Liberal Arts (ILA) Colloquium Thursday, December 8, 1-2 pm Emory University, ILA Seminar Room, S423 Callaway Center
These events are free, wheelchair accessible, and open to the public. For more info, including interviews, video, directions + maps, visit: |
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