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SPONSORED: Birds, Beasts, Brats & Beer Enjoy brats and beer at this fun outdoor party as you meet animals in The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's Perkins Wildlife Center & Woods Garden. Watch training demonstrations with bobcats, otters, birds and other native Ohio animals, see a special planetarium show and stargaze in the observatory. Thu 8/21 from 5:30 to 9PM.
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SPONSORED: Traveling the Silk Road Concert and Cultural Festival Acclaimed musicians will perform and share insights about their unique instruments at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History during this celebration from 3:30-7PM on Sun 6/29. Enjoy Indian classical dancers, a Chinese dragon dance and origami crafts, and watch artisans demonstrate century-old arts such as silk spinning, calligraphy and papermaking. Tour the Traveling the Silk Road exhibition. CMNH.org
SPONSORED: Traveling the Silk Road Travel 1,000 years back in time to experience the greatest trade route in history. Take an interactive journey across Asia to discover remarkable silks, enticing spices and amazing stories. Traveling the Silk Road: Ancient Pathway to the Modern World is now open at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Details here.
SPONSORED: The Drunken Botanist Author Amy Stewart will explore the dizzying array of plants that humans have transformed into alcohol as part of The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's Explorer Series. The evening starts at 5:30PM with complimentary appetizers and a cash bar featuring hand-crafted cocktails by Society Lounge. Book signing to follow. Co-sponsored by the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. Fri 5/2 at 7PM. CMNH.org
SPONSORED: Dinofest! Dinosaur fanatics of all ages can meet dinosaur experts and learn about cutting-edge dinosaur discoveries. Dinofest at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is packed with talks, drawing workshops and activities. A kick-off keynote talk is 6 pm Fri 4/25 and Dinofest is Sat 4/26 from 10AM to 5PM. For the schedule and a video: CMNH.org
SPONSORED: Awaken your palate with a fresh take on our region's spring vegetables! The Cleveland Museum of Natural History presents a unique dining experience. The evening begins with a wine reception featuring two delectable courses followed a five-course gourmet dinner prepared by Executive Chef Andy Dombrowski of Zack Bruell Events. Sat 4/26 at 6:30PM. Register by April 18. CMNH.org
SPONSORED: Love, Birds and Changing Climate The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's next Explorer Series features Dr. Kimberly Sue Bostwick of Cornell University. She will share her personal response to the climate crisis as a parent and ornithologist, outlining a plan that bird-lovers can use to respond and enrich their own lives on Fri 4/11 at 7PM. CMNH.org
SPONSORED: Can Sex Go Wrong? The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's Explorer Series sheds light on the evolution of sexually transmitted diseases, HIV and AIDS, and the role they play worldwide. Infectious disease expert Dr. Myron Cohen will discuss methods to reduce the burden of these diseases Fri 3/21 at 7PM. CMNH.org
SPONSORED: Comedy Night Laugh at those awkward moments we've all had during dating. Cleveland's favorite comedians Mike Polk, Jr., and Jeff Blanchard, along with podcast star Tim Cornett and Emily Davis will turn that weird handshake hug or torturous silence into a night of laughs. Fri 3/14 at 7PM. CMNH.org
SPONSORED: Sight and Sound Experience a 360-degree view that bridges music and art as students from the Cleveland Institute of Music and Cleveland Institute of Art premiere their work on The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's Shafran Planetarium dome. Shows at 9 and 9:45PM on Tue 2/25. CMNH.org
SPONSORED: Nature Displays See the premiere of a nature-inspired work by Inlet Dance Theatre based on The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's "Nature's Mating Games: Beyond the Birds and the Bees" exhibit. The evening will feature cocktails, strolling characters and the world premiere of "Nature Displays." Thu 2/13 at 7PM CMNH.org
SPONSORED: The Science of Love Are some foods really aphrodisiacs? Spend the evening at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History tasting foods and drinks that are rumored to help warm the coolest of hearts. We'll let you decide which ingredients are fact or myth. Thu 2/20 at 5:30PM CMNH.org
SPONSORED: Get Inspired The Wild & Scenic Film Festival, one of the nation's premier environmental and adventure film festivals, returns to The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. See beautiful cinematography and first-rate storytelling that inspires and empowers on Sat 2/8. 5:30PM Enviro-Fair, refreshments and a beer/wine cash bar. Films at 7PM. CMNH.org.
SPONSORED: Be the Dinosaur What was it like to be a dinosaur? An innovative exhibit at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History lets you create your own virtual dinosaur. Be the Dinosaur: Life in the Cretaceous combines sophisticated computer simulation with fossil reconstructions to provide a glimpse into the prehistoric past. Opens Sat 2/1 CMNH.org
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As manager of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History’s Schafran Planetarium, Jason Davis has one of the coolest jobs in Cleveland.
Cool Cleveland stopped in while Jason was working on a collaborative project with Cleveland Institute of Music and Cleveland Institute of Art students: 360 Degrees of Sight + Sound: The Planetarium Project, presented Tue 2/25. http://www.CMNH.org
SPONSORED: Chasing the Praying Mantis Discover the hidden life of a charismatic group of insects at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's next Explorer Series lecture. Curator Dr. Gavin Svenson will discuss his "Journey Across the World to Understand the Praying Mantis' Diversity, Mating Games and Personalities." 7 pm on Fri 1/31 CMNH.org
SPONSORED: Music Under The Stars Celebrate the winter solstice with a distinctive seasonal concert experience. The acclaimed Almeda Trio will perform an eclectic mix under the stars and stunning imagery of the Shafran Planetarium at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History on Fri 12/20 and Sat 12/21 at 7 and 8PM. CMNH.org
SPONSORED: Uncover Prehistoric Ohio Dig into our past at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History's next Explorer Series lecture, "Solving the Mystery of the Moundbuilders: A Northern Ohio Connection." Curator Dr. Brian Redmond will discuss archaeological excavations that reveal evidence for ceremonialism among ancient Hopewell cultures at 7PM on Fri 12/13. CMNH.org
SPONSORED: Ice Age 2013 When the temperature drops, the cool fun begins! Experience a winter event of prehistoric proportions at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Check out ice sculpting demonstrations, fossils, live animal shows, winter activities, crafts and a special kids-only holiday shop. Weekends 11/30 through 1/5/14. CMNH.org
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It’s all about Sex.
Nature’s Mating Games: Beyond the Birds and the Bees, is a provocative and educational look at how animals attract each other, fight off other suitors, choose mates and do the dance that results in species reproducing and evolving.
From YouTube-style videos by Isabella Rosallini to huge animal displays to living mole rats, this groundbreaking exhibition is being premiered in Cleveland before anywhere else in the world except London and Paris. CMNH.org
SPONSORED: Mating Games Brush up on the birds and bees at Nature's Mating Games: Beyond the Birds & the Bees at The Cleveland Museum of Natural History! Get a closer look at dating and mating in the animal kingdom in this thought-provoking exhibit. Recommended for ages 13 and older. Open through 4/27/14. CMNH.org\\\\