Museum events

EXHIBITIONS

Chocolate

June 14-September 7

Gallery 3, third floor

The delicious story of chocolate spans more than two thousand years. This fascinating exhibition will explore the legends, history, ecology, economics, and enduring allure of this delectable phenomenon.

Chocolate and its national tour were developed by The Field Museum, Chicago. This project was supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation.

Vietnam: Journeys of Body, Mind & Spirit

Through January 4, 2004

Gallery 77, first floor

This comprehensive exhibition presents Vietnamese culture in the early 21st century. The visitor is invited to "walk in Vietnamese shoes" and explore daily life among Vietnam's more than 50 ethnic groups.

Organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Hanoi. This exhibition and related programs are made possible by the philanthropic leadership of the Freeman Foundation. Additional generous funding provided by the Ford Foundation for the collaboration between the American Museum of Natural History and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Also supported by the Asian Cultural Council. Planning grant provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Discovering Vietnam's Biodiversity

Through January 4, 2004

Akeley Gallery, second floor

This exhibition of photographs highlights Vietnam's remarkable diversity of plants and animals.

This exhibition is made possible by the Arthur Ross Foundation and by the National Science Foundation.

DEMONSTRATION

Traditional Mexican Chocolate Preparation

Saturday, 7/26, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

With Zarela Martinez, restaurateur and cookbook author.

LECTURES

Art(ifacts) and Science of Chocolate

Thursday, 7/17, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Museum-inspired chocolate sculptures will be showcased and discussed.

Pre-Columbian History of Chocolate

Saturday, 7/26, 2:15-3:15 p.m.

With Michael D. Coe, author of The True History of Chocolate.

The Indigenous Peoples of Guyana

Saturday, 8/9, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Lal Balkaran discusses indigenous Guyanese cultures.

Africa: Facing the Challenges of Globalization

Sunday, 8/10, 2:30-4:00 p.m.

This panel examines how multinational partnerships affect the local economies and peoples of Africa.

PERFORMANCES

Passing on Traditions: Aztec Music and Dance

Saturday, 8/9, 2:15-3:15 p.m.

The ancient music and dance of Mexico,

Kotchegna Dance Company

Sunday, 8/10, 1:15-2:15 or 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Stories from the Ivory Coast.

HAYDEN PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS

Virtual Universe

The Structure of Our Galaxy

Tuesday, 7/1, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Our Place in the Universe

Tuesday, 8/5, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Celestial Highlights

Stars of Summer

Tuesday, 7/29, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Here's Mars!

Tuesday, 8/26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

INFORMATION

Call 212-769-5100 or visit www.amnh.org.

TICKETS AND REGISTRATION

Call 212-769-5200, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., or visit www.amnh.org. A service charge may apply.

All programs are subject to change.

Starry Nights: Live Jazz

Friday, 7/4, 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.

Norman Hedman's Tropique

Friday, 8/1, 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.

Visit www.amnh.org for lineup.

The 5:30 performance on 8/1 will be broadcast live on WBGO Jazz 88.

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