MUSEUMS

    An Evening with Author Jay Kirk

    An Evening with Author Jay Kirk

    Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences

    October 27, 2010


    Comment on Facebook

    Philadelphian Jay Kirk, author of Kingdom Under Glass, A Tale of Obsession, Adventure, and One Man’s Quest to Preserve The World’s Great Animals, will give a talk about his fascinating new book and sign copies, which will be available for purchase. In this epic account of an extraordinary life lived during remarkable times, Kirk follows the adventures of the brooding genius Carl Akeley who revolutionized taxidermy in the late 19th century. Akeley’s artistic methods were used in natural history dioramas across the country, including at the Academy of Natural Sciences. Kirk’s nonfiction has been published in Harper’s GQ, The New York Times Magazine, and The Nation. Visitors are invited to view rarely seen specimens from the Academy’s collection and hear stories about the Academy’s own dioramas. Photos and field sketches from pioneering Academy explorers who followed in Akeley’s footsteps also will be on display.


    • At-a-
      Glance

      • Venue Info

        Academy of Natural Sciences

        19th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
        Philadelphia, PA 19103

        Full map and directions

      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        FREE!

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        October 27, 2010

        Times:

        6:30-8:30 pm

      • Accessibility Info

          Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.


      • Site Credits

             

         

        Phillyfunguide is the Greater Philadelphia region’s “go-to” web site for information about upcoming cultural, entertainment and sporting events. Phillyfunguide and Funsavers are programs of the Cultural Alliance's research and marketing initiative "Engage 2020." "Engage 2020" is sponsored by a lead grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts, with additional support from The Wallace Foundation and The Philadelphia Foundation. Phillyfunguide and Funsavers are also supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Art Works.
        Copyright © 2005-2010 Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. All rights reserved.

        Contact Us | User Agreement/Privacy Policy | Report An Error | Site Map | Funsavers Submission

      • Artsopolis Network