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| Newport Harbor Nautical Museum's E-Newsletter |
February 2010 |
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Dear Friend,
Just a quick update on what's happening:
- Nearly 200 came out to hear Dava Sobel's enlightening story of the quest for solving the problem of determining longitude
- A rainbow, literally over the bay, helped illuminate the opening of The Gallery - SOCALPAPA with nearly 300 in attendance
- And, in recent weeks, the number of fans on our Facebook page has grown from 147 to 380 allowing us to reach new audiences as well as stay in touch with our long-time supporters.
I hope you'll read further to learn more about what's new and what's coming soon.
Sincerely,
Rita Stenlund
Interim Executive Director Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
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Membership Rewards - Benefits Update |
The NHNM Membership Rewards card, available to members who join at the $100 Family level or above, affords you discounts from selected local vendors. We have added a new vendor with a new discount to the lineup.
 10 % off at The Gallery - SOCALPAPA
Present your Membership Rewards Card at The Gallery - SOCALPAPA to receive 10% off any artwork purchases.  Designed as a permanent home to showcase the work of members of the Southern California Plein Air Painters Association, The Gallery - SOCALPAPA is in partnership with the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum and is housed within the Museum's Fun Zone boardwalk location. The Gallery - SOCALPAPA is open to the public Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on SOCALPAPA, visit their website at www.socalpapa.com.
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Waterman Lecture Series
Upcoming Speakers |
 David Grant
Captain James Cook: The Extraordinary First Voyage of the Endeavor
Thursday, March 25th
Doors open at 6:30 pm; lecture starts at 7 pm.
Captain James Cook, son of a Yorkshire farmer, was the most famous navigator of his time - both discovering and charting accurately coastlines from the Artic to the Antarctic, and the east coast of Australia to the west coast of North America. Cook made three voyages, each distinct in character, each a test and a triumph but not without tragedy. Join us as Mr. Grant brings to life the first of Cook's journeys aboard the HMS Endeavour.
 Mr. Grant is the former president of Orange Coast College and served as president of the Orange Coast College Foundation. He is an historian and storyteller who enjoys long-distance sailing and mountain climbing, and has served as the coach of the Orange Coast College rowing team for most of his adult life.
Space is strictly limited for these events, and reservations are REQUIRED. Unless otherwise noted, lectures are free for NHNM members, $10 for non-members and $5 for students.
Lectures are held in the Grand Ballroom of the Balboa Pavilion located above Harborside Restaurant at:
400 Main St.
Balboa, CA 92661
To make a reservation, please call (949) 675-8915 or email nhnm@nhnm.org. |
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Sea Tales
March's Theme:
Big Fish, Little Fish |
Wednesday, March 3rd and
Wednesday, March 17th
from 9:45am to 11:00am
Come and discover the
wonderful world of fish as they
swim through our stories. After,
help your little one make a
colorful googly-eyed paper fish!
Cost:
Members: $3
Non-members: $5
Cost includes one child and
one adult and applies to
all children who participate in
the program.
Reservations
Reservations are required.
Since the program has limited
space and tends to fill up
quickly, we encourage you to
make your reservations early.
Please call 949-675-8915 or
email nhnm@nhnm.org to
reserve your space.
Payment can be made in
advance or at the door. |
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What's New? |
The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum has hired creative agency Truth in preparation for the exciting journey ahead. Truth will be helping the Museum with brand identity, public relations, advertising and outreach materials.
The Museum has also contracted with renowned Academy Studios for our upcoming ocean exploration exhibit. Stay tuned for more information on our upcoming exhibit! |
| Fun Facts |
 Did you know that California has a State Marine Fish? On October 16, 1995, AB No. 77 was approved by Governor Pete Wilson and the garibaldi (Hypsypops rubicundus) became the official state marine fish of the State of California. |
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About Us...
The Newport Harbor Nautical Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the nautical heritage of Newport Harbor, southern California and the eastern Pacific through stimulating exhibitions, and inspiring education programs pertaining to nautical arts, artifacts, events and customs.
Newport Harbor Nautical Museum
600 East Bay Avenue
Newport Beach, California 92661
949-675-8915
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