First Fridays - May 7, 2010 | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
Once a month, the Museum stays open late, and the adults come out to play.
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Friday, May 7, 2010
Tour and Discussion (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm)
Tour (5:30 pm): Marine Biology Collections as Touchstones for Ecosystems Tour with Dr. Regina Wetzer, Director of the Marine Biodiversity Center
Discussion (6:30 pm): “Toxic Algal Blooms Along the Southern Californian Coast: Causes, Challenges and Solutions” with Dr. David A. Caron
Coastal waters have witnessed an increase in the frequency and severity of “red tides” — toxic and noxious algal blooms — as human populations have encroached on coastlines worldwide during the past century. California has been no exception to the trend: Outbreaks of toxic algae have threatened human health, killed thousands of marine animals, garnered public attention, and resulted in the loss of untold millions in revenue.
Because urbanized regions of the world have been particularly hard hit, Southern California has served as somewhat of a sentinel of change across the planet. The region also potentially holds the key to understanding the causes of harmful algal blooms, and potential solutions.
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Performances (8:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
Performances in the diorama hall with The Tallest Man on Earth and Gamble House
Swedish folk singer Kristian Mattson comes to First Fridays as The Tallest Man on Earth with deft guitar playing and a raspy voice that has led many to compare him to a young Bob Dylan. Mattson draws on the legacy of old blues and folk masters to create haunting, intimate songs. Gamble House experiments with gentle, soaring vocals and elements of 60s pop, choral music and “folk psychedelia” that is warm and captivating.
DJs (5:30 pm - 10:00 pm)
Resident DJ, Them Jeans (a.k.a. Jason Stewart) and headliner, DJ Moonbaby
With musical tastes spanning from hardcore punk to dancefloor-friendly hip-hop, post-rock to ambient electronic, Them Jeans never fails to deliver a set with the perfect mood for the gathering. LA's own DJ Moonbaby performs as this month's guest DJ.
Tour (5:30 pm): Marine Biology Collections as Touchstones for Ecosystems Tour with Dr. Regina Wetzer, Director of the Marine Biodiversity Center
Discussion (6:30 pm): “Toxic Algal Blooms Along the Southern Californian Coast: Causes, Challenges and Solutions” with Dr. David A. Caron
Coastal waters have witnessed an increase in the frequency and severity of “red tides” — toxic and noxious algal blooms — as human populations have encroached on coastlines worldwide during the past century. California has been no exception to the trend: Outbreaks of toxic algae have threatened human health, killed thousands of marine animals, garnered public attention, and resulted in the loss of untold millions in revenue.
Because urbanized regions of the world have been particularly hard hit, Southern California has served as somewhat of a sentinel of change across the planet. The region also potentially holds the key to understanding the causes of harmful algal blooms, and potential solutions.
[Performances in the diorama hall with The Tallest Man on Earth and Gamble House
Swedish folk singer Kristian Mattson comes to First Fridays as The Tallest Man on Earth with deft guitar playing and a raspy voice that has led many to compare him to a young Bob Dylan. Mattson draws on the legacy of old blues and folk masters to create haunting, intimate songs. Gamble House experiments with gentle, soaring vocals and elements of 60s pop, choral music and “folk psychedelia” that is warm and captivating.
Resident DJ, Them Jeans (a.k.a. Jason Stewart) and headliner, DJ Moonbaby
With musical tastes spanning from hardcore punk to dancefloor-friendly hip-hop, post-rock to ambient electronic, Them Jeans never fails to deliver a set with the perfect mood for the gathering. LA's own DJ Moonbaby performs as this month's guest DJ.