Archive for November, 2009

Good times with great people, and Kansas City Zoo Director Randy Wisthoff went home with the final painting; an inuit-inspired polar bear portrait. Viva la Nikita!

So many stories to tell… so sorry I have ignored you my wee little blog.

I’ll keep it short, though, cuz I am sitting here gearing up to climb in Yosemite for the next couple days- here’s a quick note about an event in Kansas City next week. Come drink some fine beverages and learn about polar bears at the KC Zoo.

To Love is to Fly
Book signing by explorer & photographer
Jonathan Chester

Performance Painting
In 30 mins KC artist Jer Collins will create a formidable artwork that will be auctioned on the evening.

Plus Penguin and Polar Bear multimedia presentations by Extreme Images Inc.

Corks for Conservation

Wednesday, November 11   5 – 7 p.m.
Kansas City Zoo

Everyone is talking about Corks for Conservation, a private wine-tasting event benefitting the Kansas City Zoo’s conservation fund! Join the Zoo, from 5 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11 to see what the buzz is about.

This month’s event features special guest speaker Jonathan Chester – a photographer, writer, environmentalist, nature guide, and mountaineer for more than 35 years. Guests will enjoy first hand accounts of his travels in the tundra among polar bears and other Arctic residents.

Tickets are available online through November 11 and a limited number of tickets may be available at the door that evening. Pre-registration by Friday, November 6, is strongly suggested as this event can sell out.

Tickets are $15 for Friends of the Zoo (FOTZ) Members and $25 for Non-FOTZ Members.

Sponsored by Q104.

Location:
Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Drive
Kansas City, MO  64132