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| Newport Harbor Nautical Museum's E-Newsletter | May 2010 |
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A Night for the Museum |
Join us in celebration of the Museum at our annual fundraiser and newest exhibit opening, A Night for the Museum: Launching the Sea of Adventure on June 18th.
 Sea of Adventure dives deep into the romance of the ocean, its relationship to mankind, marine biology and technical advances, inspiring the visitor to get out and explore the wonders of the ocean.
This year's event is expected to be a reunion of our cherished sea loving community with nearly 300 Museum friends and supporters in attendance.
As part of the evening's festivities, very select offerings of unique and prized opportunities will be presented through a festive raffle.
Highlights from our raffle prizes include:
Experience Catalina
Experience Catalina Island like never before with a weekend getaway for 2 at the Wrigley Mansion that includes a tour on the only zip line in LA & OC.
The Ultimate Lesson
Catch some "gnarly" waves when 3 time United Skim Tour Champion skimboarder Paulo Prietto treats you and 11 guests to a 1 1/2 hour private lesson. Skimboards included.
Home Sweet Home
Receive a custom painted 9"x12" portrait of your home or pet by renowned plein air artists Joann Royal, Janine Salzman or Kevin Davidson of the So Cal Plein Air Painters Association.
Free Parking in Paradise
Free parking in and around Balboa for 1 year.
Food and beverages for this year's event have been generously donated by:
To purchase tickets, call Stephanie at (949) 675-8915 x113 or visit our website for more information. |
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Newport Harbor Nautical Museum Launches Sea of Adventure |
Sea of Adventure opens to the public on June 19, 2010 in the East Wing Gallery, appropriately positioned just five yards from the waterfront intersection where Newport Harbor meets the Pacific Ocean. The exhibition features three distinct areas that examine the past, present and future of nautical exploration.
Academy Studios artist works on the "Abundance Wall"  | The Exploration in the Past Gallery visits the first flat-bottomed wood-burning sternwheeler river steamer to enter Newport Harbor, explores the regions struggle to sustain fish abundance, and looks back at Newport's popular culture throughout the ages.
ROV Submersible "Alvin"  | The Exploration Today Gallery offers a simulated and submersion experiences through live ROV feeds from underwater archaeological sites, a replicated Transpacific yacht race, one of the world's greatest ocean races, and educational audio and visual sensations.
Three time United Skim Tour champion Paulo Prietto takes on the Wedge  | The Next Exploration Gallery presents what the world's oceans can offer - an infinite source of extreme fun, total relaxation, spiritual insight, as well as a range of exciting careers. Iconic character profiles from the oceanic community and conservation activists will be featured. These vocational and interactive profiles function metaphorically as encouragement for the visitor to go explore and preserve the ocean. |
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What's New? |
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 another new vendor with new discounts to the lineup:
UP TO 20% OFF ON BOAT RENTALS
Whether you're looking to see the beautiful homes and yachts of the harbor, or checking out the stunning OC coastline, Newport's largest boat rental fleet is located right here at the Museum waterfront. At Marina Boat Rentals, you can choose from eight types of power, electric or sail watercraft and enjoy a 20% discount on all your weekday rentals and 10% off all weekend and holiday rentals. They're open year-round, seven days a week. For reservations, call (949) 673-3372 or visit their website
Visit our website for more information on these valuable benefits!
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Sea Tales
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Wednesday, June 2nd and
Wednesday, June 16th
from 9:45am to 11:00am
Come and listen to a whale of a tale while we explore these gentle giants during our story time. Then work together with your little one to help them create their very own whale using paper bags, markers, and finished with some googly eyes!
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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2009-2010 Waterman Lecture Series Season Comes to a Close |
We would like to thank all of you who supported us through attending our Waterman Lecture Series this season. The Waterman Lecture Series brings to you some of the world's top nautical experts and notables who speak on a variety of fascinating topics which fosters an exchange of ideas.
This year's line up included many enlightening speakers such as Serge Dedina - Executive Director of WiLDCOAST, Dava Sobel - author of the book Longitude, and Dean Weldon - President and CEO of Academy Studios who presented on our exhibit, Sea of Adventure. Please visit our Lecture Series Archive to see more of our past speakers and topics. The line up of speakers for the next season, beginning again in September, will be announced later this summer. |
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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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