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SUMMARY:Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk\nTuesday\, August 5\, 11am – 12pm \n\nThe Stories\, Science\, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk \nDelve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide\, The Bird Book: The Stories\, Science\, and History of Birds. \nBirds are dinosaurs with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history\, and our close association is reflected in creation stories\, myths\, legends\, songs\, and children’s stories. \n This book and presentation explore: \n\nBoth the natural history of birds and that deep cultural connection. From their evolution and anatomy to their behavior and diversity.\n\n\nHawks\, finches\, swans\, or birds of paradise\, moving the focus away from a predictable species-by-species account and allowing for truly global coverage.\n\n\nThe bold nature of European Robins and why they are associated with Christmas; the mythical Phoenix\, which rises from the ashes; and learn about eagles\, from their hunting prowess to their myriads of stories and symbolism.\n\nJoin the conversation and register at https://libraryc.org/santacruzpl/83533. \nAbout the Author: Dr. Jay Jinsing Falk is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and the University of Colorado. He is an evolutionary biologist and behavioral ecologist fascinated by the diversity that can be found within species\, especially in sexual traits. During his PhD\, he began studying White-necked Jacobin hummingbirds as a STRI Short-Term Fellow\, and later as a Smithsonian Predoctoral Fellow. His findings\, that some females of this species look like males while others do not\, has become the cornerstone of his research program. He is inspired by the dizzying array of feather coloration that can be found in hummingbirds. After completing his PhD at Cornell University\, he moved to the University of Washington to study hummingbird movement and metabolism. Now at the University of Colorado\, he is investigating the genetics and development of feather coloration. Jay currently lives in Gamboa\, Panamá\, where he studies the hummingbirds that visit the feeders at his house on the edge of the forest. \nFor upcoming author talks\, visit https://libraryc.org/santacruzpl/upcoming. \nSCPL’s Virtual Author Talks are made possible by the Friends of the Capitola Library.
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SUMMARY:Jews of the Wild West and Fiddler on the Moon: Jews In Space
DESCRIPTION:Jews of the Wild West and Fiddler on the Moon: Jews In Space\nTuesday\, May 13\, 4-6pm or 6:30 – 8:30pm\,  Verify times with Capitola Library. \nCelebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with us as we look at the past\, present\, and future of Jewish Americans through this screening and discussion double feature. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is not required\, but recommended to help us plan our refreshments. https://loom.ly/yPvK0hE \n\nThrough on-camera interviews\, compelling footage\, and historical photographs\, Jews of the Wild West tells a positive immigration story and highlights the dynamic contributions Jewish Americans made to shaping the Western United States. The independent not-for-profit feature length documentary is produced by Electric Yolk Media and directed by award-winning filmmaker Amanda Kinsey. \nFiddler on the Moon is a half-hour documentary short\, which finally answers the question that has plagued scientists\, theologians\, and comedians for millennia: Will Judaism survive in space? Starring Neil deGrasse Tyson\, astronauts Jeffrey Hoffman and Jessica Meir\, and a quorum of rabbis and researchers. \nThis Jewish American Heritage Month event is brought to you in partnership with the Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival and Chadeish Yameinu Jewish Renewal of Santa Cruz\, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Capitola Library.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/jews-of-the-wild-west-and-fiddler-on-the-moon-jews-in-space/
LOCATION:Capitola Library\, 2005 Wharf Road\, Capitola\, CA\, 95010\, United States
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