ADVISORY/Sea Dragons at The Seattle Aquarium; Seeing is Believing They Exist...Calendar & Entertainment Editors ADVISORY...Please Use Through April 2000 --(BUSINESS WIRE) WHAT: Meet a real wizard and witness the magic as The Seattle Aquarium The Seattle Aquarium is a public aquarium located on Pier 59 on Seattle, USA's Elliot Bay waterfront. Run by the city, it opened on May 20, 1977. After the closure of Ivar's Aquarium in 1956, the city was at a loss for its major attraction. unveils its new sea- dragon and seahorse exhibit entitled, Myth, Magic & Mystery. Sponsored by Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast (often referred to as WotC or simply Wizards) is an American publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes. Originally a basement-run role-playing game publisher, they popularized the collectible card game genre with in , the exhibit showcases a fairytale-like creature few people have ever seen -- the leafy seadragon. Native to Australia and on loan to The Seattle Aquarium from the Dallas World Aquarium The Dallas World Aquarium is an aquarium and zoo located in the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA). Considered the best aquarium in the Southern United States, the zoo aids conservation and education by housing many animals that are threatened or endangered , leafies are one of only two known species of seadragons in existence. Myth, Magic & Mystery also features several species of seahorses and pipefish pipefish: see seahorse. . During Opening Day, Wizards of the Coast will be on hand for game demonstrations and giveaways. There will also be magic acts by the wizard, and storytelling Storytelling Aesop semi-legendary fabulist of ancient Greece. [Gk. Lit.: Harvey, 10] Münchäusen Baron traveler grossly embellishes his experiences. [Ger. Lit. and arts projects with well-known local storyteller, Debbie Deutsch. Opening activities continue throughout the weekend with divers, animal feedings and storytelling twice daily in the new exhibit. Wizards of the Coast is a leading developer and publisher of game-based entertainment products as well as the owner and operator of one of the nation's largest specialty game retail chains. WHEN: The curtain raises on Myth, Magic & Mystery, Thursday, April 13, at 1:00 p.m. Storytelling continues on Friday, April 14, at Noon and 2:30 p.m. (Storyteller TBA TBA See: To be announced ). Debbie Deutsch returns to tell stories Saturday, April 15, 22 & 29 at 12:30 & 2:30 p.m. WHERE: Myth, Magic & Mystery is located in The Aquarium's Pier 59 building. COST: The Seattle Aquarium's admission fees are as follows: Adults (19-65) $8.50; Seniors (65+) and Disabled Adults $7.50; Youth (6-18) $5.75; Children (3-5) $3.75; Children two and under will be admitted FREE. Discounts are available for King County residents and for groups of 10 or more. INFO: The Seattle Aquarium ticket gates are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until Memorial Day and from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day Labor Day, holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada on the first Monday in September to honor the laborer. It was inaugurated by the Knights of Labor in 1882 and made a national holiday by the U.S. Congress in 1894. . Visitors can always remain inside The Aquarium for one hour after the ticket gates close. For more information, call 206/386-4300 during business hours BUSINESS HOURS. The time of the day during which business is transacted. In respect to the time of presentment and demand of bills and notes, business hours generally range through the whole day down to the hours of rest in the evening, except when the paper is payable it a bank or by a . For a recorded message, call 206/386-4320 anytime. |
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