Experience a sizzling hot Valentine celebration at
Love in the Tropics, Saturday, Feb. 7
January 30, 2004
For Immediate Release
For calendar and entertainment editors
Contact: Steve Popson (919)
733-7450, ext. 379 or Marjorie
Terry (919) 733-7450, ext. 358
RALEIGH—Sizzle on a midwinter’s Saturday with a spicy tropical party! Come to Love in the Tropics, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, 7:30-10:30 p.m., at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline, the event supports the Friends of the Museum of Natural Sciences’ Educators of Excellence Fund.
This fun-filled evening transforms the Museum into a romantic tropical paradise for adults. Swing to a salsa rhythm with professional dance instructors, Mad About Dance. Relax to the Caribbean music of Mickey Mills and Steel. Indulge in chocolate fondue and other fabulous desserts provided by the Woman’s Club of Raleigh and area merchants. Go wild and bid on one-of-a-kind items at the annual silent auction.
“Each year we find exotic items to tempt even the most discriminating valentine,” said Lisa Williamson, silent auction co-chair. “This year’s auction includes a beach getaway to the Outer Banks, a romantic cottage in the North Carolina mountains and a snorkeling trip to the Caribbean. There are also wonderful pieces of jewelry and sculptures for your yard.”
Pamper your valentine with many other hot auction items, such as handmade crafts, art objects, personal services, behind-the-Museum tours or tickets to performing arts events. This year’s auction features a football autographed by Philip Rivers and Chuck Amato, as well as a framed print from the movie Titanic signed by Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio and James Cameron. Winners of the Titanic print will also receive complimentary tickets to “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibit,” at the Museum through April 18.
“The Love in the Tropics fundraiser was inspired by a chance seating next to artist Jon Morgan Matyas on a 1995 plane ride to the Amazon,” said Mary Ann Brittain, Museum director of school programs. “Along with presenting at the first Love in Tropics, Matyas created a painting to help us raise money.” Each year a signed limited edition print of Hummingbirds in Winter is offered as a raffle item.
The Museum’s Educators of Excellence program includes teacher institutes in Belize, Alberta, Canada and other locations. “Through the Museum, many outstanding educators get to experience the natural world firsthand,” continued Brittain. Established in 1997, the Educators of Excellence program has enabled more than 250 teachers from North Carolina to participate in the Museum’s teacher training opportunities at a low cost.
Tickets to Love in the Tropics are $15 for the general public, and $10 for Friends of the Museum. Festive or tropical attire is suggested; must be 21 or older to attend. Reservations suggested; for tickets call Barbara Osbeck at 919/733-7450, ext. 303.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, in downtown Raleigh, documents and interprets the natural history of the state of North Carolina through exhibits, research, collections, publications, and educational programming. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Visit the Museum on the web at www.naturalsciences.org. The Museum is an agency of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, William G. Ross Jr., Secretary.
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