NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE! Comes to Benaroya's Expanded Season
By: A.A. Cristi Aug. 20, 2018
Subscriptions and single tickets are on sale now for the 22nd Season of the Seattle National Geographic Live Speaker Series presented by the Seattle Symphony. In 2018 and 2019 National Geographic Live crisscrosses the globe and reaches back through time from the imposing pyramids of ancient Egypt to thousands of tiny moments captured on present-day Ellis Island. National Geographic's most dynamic explorers, scientists, archaeologists, and photographers, share their stories from the front lines of exploration. Award-winning video and digital images animate the presentations, which conclude with a lively question-and-answer session with audience members. After most events, speakers will be on hand to sign copies of their books or DVDs.
This season's National Geographic offerings expand to include two special one-night-only presentations: the documentary film JANE by Brett Morgen, and COSMOS: Possible Worlds with Ann Druyan. JANE tells how Jane Goodall's chimpanzee research challenged the male-dominated scientific consensus of her time. The Seattle Symphony performs the film's rich Phillip Glass score live in the concert hall. At COSMOS: Possible Worlds the best-selling author and wife of the late Carl Sagan will discuss her career and personal journey through the Cosmos.
In October 2018, photographer Ronan Donovan reveals what we can learn from social animals. In 2019, Egyptologist Kara Cooney takes a closer look at a time when women ruled supreme; filmmaker Filipe DeAndrade discusses the preservation work to vital animal habitats. In the spring, filmmaker Bryan Smith recounts extreme filmmaking field work, from ice climbing to paragliding; marine biologist Thomas Peschak swims with sharks and leads a visual tour of the ocean, and photographer Stephen Wilkes shares his striking composite images of iconic cityscapes.
Prices for the six-show series start at $177 for the general public, single tickets start at $34 for adults. Discounts are available for Seattle Symphony subscribers, students and groups of 10 or more. Visit www.benaroyahall.org or call 206.215.4747 for more information. The Benaroya Hall Ticket Office is on the corner of Third Avenue and Union Street. Ticket Office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturday, 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Social by Nature
Ronan Donovan, photographer
Sunday, October 28 at 2 p.m.
Monday, October 29, at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m.
What's a human? We are, at our core, social mammals. We build relationships, communicate, reproduce, establish territories, and adapt to shrinking resources. In these ways, we're no different than other social mammals. Chimpanzees, wolves, gorillas, and bears are among the most charismatic of the mammals we know. We identify with them as species, groups, and even as named individuals. They're also under threat. Join biologist turned photographer Ronan Donovan as he talks about his work in documenting these animals and what we, as fellow social mammals, can learn from them.
JANE with the Seattle Symphony *Special Presentation*
Seattle Symphony
Tuesday, January 8, at 7:30 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the world of pioneering primatologist Jane Goodall with the stunning National Geographic documentary, JANE. Drawing from over 100 hours of never-before-seen footage, award-winning director Brett Morgen tells the story of Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research challenged the male-dominated scientific consensus of her time and revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. The film is set against a rich orchestral score from legendary composer Philip Glass. See the film on a giant screen while the Seattle Symphony performs Glass' score live in the concert hall.
When Women Ruled the World
Kara Cooney, Egyptologist
Sunday, January 13, at 2 p.m.
Monday, January 14, at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 15, at 7:30 p.m.
When it comes to women in power, we've come a long way ... right? Join Dr. Kara Cooney, professor of Egyptology, for a look at a time in ancient history when women ruled the world. Often neglected in the history books, these women were considered exceptions to the rule, political pawns in a patriarchal society. But their power and influence is undeniable. Cleopatra used her sexuality - and her money - to build alliances with warlords of the Roman empire. Neferusobek was the first woman to definitively take the title of King. Nefertiti is known more for her beauty than for bringing a fractured Egypt together. What can we learn from how these women ruled? Dr. Cooney shares some illuminating answers.
Untamed
Filipe DeAndrade, filmmaker
Sunday, February 24, at 2 p.m.
Monday, February 25, at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 26, at 7:30 p.m.
Filmmaker Filipe DeAndrade believes animals saved his life, and he wants to return the favor. Raised in poverty, surrounded by addiction and abuse, he felt voiceless. He related to animals, because they too were voiceless, and he fell in love with photography as a way to tell their stories. Now the star of Nat Geo's digital series, Untamed, he works to save the animals that saved him. In this presentation, DeAndrade will talk about finding your passion in life and living it with intent. Along the way, he'll bring you face to face with lions, sharks, snakes, jaguars, jumping spiders, whales and one of the rarest animals in the world - a hawk moth caterpillar that resembles a venomous snake.
Capturing the Impossible
Bryan Smith, filmmaker
Sunday, March 24, at 2 p.m.
Monday, March 25, at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m.
For extreme filmmaker Bryan Smith, the line between going for it and going too far is often blurry - especially when you're exploring the earth's most remote environments. In this edge-of-your-seat presentation, Bryan shows you what it means to adventure with purpose, and why he believes the best expeditions are the ones with a healthy chance of failure. He's faced machete-wielding locals in Papua New Guinea, suffered frostbite during the first-ever ice climb of Niagara Falls, explored the South Pacific's deepest canyons and scaled North America's tallest mountains to bring you behind the scenes and capture the impossible.
Wild Seas, Secret Shores
Thomas Peschak, photographer
Sunday, April 14, at 2 p.m.
Monday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m.
To Thomas Peschak, sharks aren't a reason to get out of the water. They're a reason to get in. Following his lifelong obsession, he's found himself paddling kayaks alongside great white sharks in South Africa, swimming among hundreds of one-ton manta rays in the Maldives, and keeping pace with massive whale sharks in the Arabian Sea. In this talk, the marine biologist-turned-National Geographic photographer takes audiences around the world with his award-winning images and his engaging take on the ocean's charismatic creatures.
COSMOS: Possible Worlds *Special Presentation*
Ann Druyan, writer & producer
Nadia Drake, writer
Monday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m.
Come explore the universe with Emmy Award-winning writer/producer and best-selling author Ann Druyan. Along with her late husband, renowned astronomer Carl Sagan, she co-wrote six New York Times bestsellers and the landmark television series COSMOS: A Personal Voyage. A lavish new season and a companion book, COSMOS: Possible Worlds, is coming to National Geographic in Spring 2019. This special evening, moderated by National Geographic contributing writer Nadia Drake, will inspire a new generation of cosmic explorers. Druyan will discuss her continued campaign for science communication, her career in film and television, and her own personal journey through the Cosmos.
Day to Night
Stephen Wilkes, photographer
Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m.
Monday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21, at 7:30 p.m.
Can a photograph inspire and create change? For photographer Stephen Wilkes, his 5-year photographic study of Ellis Island's long abandoned medical wards helped secure $6 million toward the restoration of the south side of the island. His work documenting the ravages of Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy has brought heightened awareness to the realities of global climate change. In this presentation, he'll take you behind the scenes of his most defining project, Day to Night. These epic cityscapes and landscapes, portrayed from a fixed camera angle for up to 30 hours, capture fleeting moments of humanity as light passes in front of his lens over the course of a full day. Stephen will discuss the months-long process of turning 1,500 photographs into a single image.
About National Geographic Live
National Geographic Live is the live events division of National Geographic. With a broad roster of talent including renowned photographers, scientists, authors, filmmakers and adventurers, National Geographic Live's critically acclaimed programs have connected with audiences worldwide for over a century. Currently, National Geographic Live events are held in a variety of cities around the world, including, Seattle, Tampa, Los Angeles, Florence and Calgary. In each of these cities, speakers share behind-the-scenes stories from the front lines of exploration onstage alongside stunning imagery and gripping footage. For more information, visit natgeolive.com
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About Benaroya Hall
Benaroya Hall is home of the Seattle Symphony and venue of choice for many local arts organizations. It is located on an entire city block in downtown Seattle and is surrounded by numerous restaurants, retail stores and parking facilities. The hall has two performance spaces - the 2,500-seat S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium and the 540-seat Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall - and a 430-stall underground parking garage. Over 450,000 people participate in public and private events annually, making Benaroya Hall the most-visited performing arts venue in Seattle. Benaroya Hall has received numerous awards, including a 2001 American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Honor Award for outstanding architecture. For additional information, including rental information, event listings and public tour schedules, please visit www.benaroyahall.org.
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