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Moody Garden - Bodies Revealed
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Bodies Revealed will provide the public with an opportunity to see inside carefully preserved real anatomical specimens and learn the detailed structure and function of the human body. The exhibition takes visitors through galleries providing an up-close look inside the skeletal, muscular, reproductive, respiratory, circulatory and other systems of the human body. Many of the whole body specimens are dissected in vivid athletic poses, allowing the visitor to relate to everyday activities. In addition, authentic human specimens illustrate the damage caused to organs by over-eating and lack of exercise. A h ealthy lung is featured next to a black lung ravaged by smoking in a vivid comparison more powerful than any textbook image.
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Battle Of Galveston Civil War Re-Enactment, Tours, Encampments
The Galveston Historical Foundation will mark the 149th anniversary of the Civil War Battle of Galveston on January 13-15, 2012. The Battle of Galveston, which took place during the early morning hours of January 1, 1863, is widely acknowledged as the most important military event in Galveston's history. Commemorative events taking place include battle re-enactments, lectures, living history encampments, a wet-plate collodion photography demonstration and a variety of special tours read more ...
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An undated photograph shows the Henry Flagler's Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad train on the Long Key Viaduct. Jan. 22, 2012, is to mark the centennial anniversary of the first train's arrival into Key West and the completion of the Over-Sea Railroad project. A series of events in the Florida Keys to mark the occasion are underway and more are planned. Photo courtesy of the Monroe County Public Library.
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Divers Can Explore Marathon Artificial Reef Made From Over-Sea Railroad Bridge Section
Advanced divers seeking to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad's completion can do so by exploring an artificial reef derived from part of the original railroad bridge sunk off Marathon.
Henry Flagler's Over-Sea Railroad, lauded on its completion as the most unique railway in the world, connected the Florida Keys with mainland Florida for the first time in 1912. Portions of its structure, which subsequently served as read more ...
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Jazz Divas in New Orleans
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents internationally-renowned jazz singer Rene Marie along with three New Orleans greats - Germaine Bazzle, Betty Shirley and Stephanie Jordan - in a Jazz Journey concert at Dillard University's Lawless Memorial Chapel on Friday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Rene Marie is an award winning singer whose style incorporates elements of jazz, soul, blues and gospel. Her personal story has been as much of an inspiration as her music. A native of Virginia, she didn't begin singing professionally until read more ...
Tall Ships Sail into New Orleans for Bicentennial Celebrations
Commemorations of War of 1812 and The Star-Spangled Banner Bicentennials Bring Tall Ships, Navy Vessels, Blue Angels and More to New Orleans April 17 - 23, 2012
The NOLA Navy Week Host Committee and Operation Sail, Inc. have confirmed the first tall ships coming to New Orleans April 17 - 23, 2012. The historic USCG Barque Eagle will join the Guayas of Ecuador and the Gloria of Colombia in New Orleans at Woldenberg Park.
The U.S. Navy and OpSail will commemorate The Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and The Star-Spangled Banner and have chosen The City of New read more ...
