Ira Flatow, popular host of National Public Radio’s (NPR) Talk of the Nation: Science Friday, will be presenting his TalkingScience’s AquaCabaret at the New York Aquarium, August 8 at 7 p.m.
“Like Science Friday,” Flatow says, “TalkingScience Cabaret will give people a chance to talk to scientists and ask them questions directly.
New York Aquarium Director Jon F. Dohlin adds “the Aquarium is happy to host the AquaScience Cabaret, the collaboration between science and conservation is our main mission.” After the show, guests will be invited to the Oceanic Deck to view the famous Coney Island Fireworks display.
Performances include:
• Musical performance by Reckon So, a country, swing and bluegrass band. New York Times Environment Reporter, Andy Revkin, will sit in;
• Chemistry of Mojitos: this segment will add a unique scientific twist to the event, as specialty mojitos created just for our Wildlife Conservation Society audience at the New York Aquarium will be available (cash bar; must be 21 years old);
• The Jersey Guys: Rutgers physicists entertaining with their science experiments;
• Coney Island USA’s own Bambi the Mermaid and the world’s cutest Sword Swallower Heather Holliday will demonstrate their own brand of scientific phenomena;
• 3-D Specialist Gerald Marks presents Coney Island and the coastline in 3-D;
• Danica McKellar, Winnie from the popular show the Wonder Years, will give the audience a fun math quiz. Danica has just written the book “Kiss My Math”;
• And much more.
Special admission is $8 for pre-sale (by calling 718-741-1822) or $10 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. After the show, enjoy the Coney Island fireworks on the Oceanic Deck. Food and refreshments (mojitos, tequila sunrises, beer, wine & soft drinks) will be available for purchase. The rain date is August 15.
The Aquarium is on Surf Avenue at West Eighth Street in Coney Island. For information, call 718-265-FISH or visit www.nyaquarium.com.
