Museum events

EXHIBITIONS

Totems to Turquoise: Native North American Jewelry Arts of the Northwest and Southwest Through July 10, 2005 This groundbreaking exhibition celebrates the beauty, power, and symbolism of the magnificent tradition of Native American arts, examining techniques, materials, and styles that have evolved over the past century as Native American jewelers have adapted to technical, social, and commercial changes, transforming their traditional craft into vital forms of cultural and artistic expression.

The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter Through May 30, 2005 A return engagement of this popular exhibition includes more than 500 live, free-flying tropical butterflies in an enclosed habitat that approximates their natural environment.

The Butterfly Conservatory is made possible through the generous support of Bernard and Anne Spitzer

Frogs: A Chorus of Colors Through January 9, 2005 This delightful exhibition introduces visitors to the colorful and richly diverse world of frogs, with over 200 live specimens thriving in re-created habitats.

Frogs: A Chorus of Colors is presented with appreciation to Clyde Peeling's Reptiland.

Vital Variety. A Visual Celebration of Invertebrate Biodiversity Through Spring 2005 Invertebrates, which play a critical role in the survival of humankind, are the subject of these extraordinarily beautiful close-up photographs.

Art in Nature: The Photographs of John Daido Loori Through January 9, 2005 These striking abstract photographs reveal hidden treasures and explore notions of scale in the dramatic land- and seascape of Point Lobos State Reserve in California. The photographer is the abbot and founder of Zen Mountain Monastery, in Mr. Tremper, New York.

This exhibition is made possible by the generosity of the Arthur Ross Foundation.

Fall Colors across North America Through March 13, 2005 The fiery colors of autumn come to life in these images by Anthony E. Cook, taken as he journeyed across the deciduous color belt that runs from deep southern bayous to northern tundras.

MARGARET MEAD FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL Thursday-Sunday, November 11-14, and Saturday and Sunday, November 20 and 21 Themes for the 28th annual Mead Festival include Native cinema from the Northwest Coast and the Southwest and a tribute to Jean Rouch (1901-2004), the creator of cinema verite. Visit www.amnh.org or call 212-769-5200 for a complete schedule.

LECTURES

Totems to Turquoise: Traditional and Contemporary Jewelry Tuesday, 11/9, 6:30 p.m. A tour of this compelling and beautiful exhibition is followed by a slide-illustrated discussion with the co-curators and advising artists.

No Turning Back Tuesday, 11/16 7:00-8:30 p.m. Richard Ellis's latest book presents answers to many questions on animal extinction. He describes creatures that were driven to extinction in recent times, some that were brought back from the precipice, and even some that have been recently rediscovered.

The Land of Naked People Tuesday, 11/30, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Madhusree Mukerjee's extraordinary relationship with previously isolated Andaman Islanders off the coast of India allows her to offer insights into the processes and effects of modernization and colonization.

FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS Dr. Nebula's Laboratory: Wind and Water Saturday, 11/6, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Dr. Nebula's apprentice Scooter dodges tornadoes and other forces of nature in this whirlwind science adventure.

Navajo Weaving Workshop Saturday, 11/6, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Ages 4-6, each child with one adult) or 1:00-2:00 p.m. (Ages 7-9) Learn about the importance of weaving in Navajo culture and hear stories about Spider Woman and other characters while weaving a sampler to take home.

Haida Blanket Workshop Sunday, 12/7, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (Ages 4-6, each child with one adult) or 1:00-2:00 p.m. (Ages 7-9) Learn about button blankets and the potlatch tradition of the Haida of the Northwest Coast.

Astrofavorites for 4- to 6-Year-Olds: Earth and Space Three Wednesdays, 11/3-17, 4:00-5:30 p.m. (Ages 4-6, each child with one adult) Enjoy three kids' workshops in a discounted series.

Space Explorers: Stars and Galaxies Tuesday, 11/9, 4:30-5:45 p.m. (Ages 10 and up) On the second Tuesday of each month, kids land their parents) can learn under the stars of the Hayden Planetarium.

HAYDEN PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS

TUESDAYS IN THE DOME Virtual Universe Multiwavelength Milky Way Tuesday, 11/2, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

This Just In ... November's Hot Topics Tuesday, 11/16, 6.30-7:30 p.m.

Celestial Highlights The Celestial Sea Tuesday, 11/30, 6:30-730 p.m.

LECTURES Origins Monday, 11/15, 7:30 p.m. With Neil deGrasse Tyson, Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium

The Search for Habitable Worlds Monday, 11/22, 7:30 p.m. With Margaret Turnbull of the University of Arizona's Steward Observatory

PLANETARIUM SHOWS

Sonic Vision Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 p.m. Hypnotic visuals and rhythms take viewers on an unforgettable ride through fantastical dreamspace.