Adult Programs 



In celebration of the opening of Field Museum's newest pernnanent 

 exhibit, "Traveling the Pacific," adult programs feature the people and 

 natural history of this region. Choose from a variety of weekend and 

 evening courses. Please use coupon on p. 4. 



'Traveling the Pacific": A V\felk-Through 



Phyllis Rabineau, Senior Exhibit Developer, Field Museum 



Explore Field Museum's newest exhibit, "Traveling the Pacific, " The 

 program begins with an introduction to the Pacific region and sugges- 

 tions for viewing the different sections of the exhibit. Participants are 

 then free to explore the exhibit on their own. Senior exhibit developer 

 Phyllis Rabineau is available throughout this time to answer questions. 

 Please indicate a second choice of date for this class. 



AC89301 Thursday Nov 16 

 AC89302 W/ednesday Nov 29 

 (1 session each date) 

 7:00pm-9:00pm $10 ($8 members) 



"Mythologies of Oceania" 

 Steven Poser, Lecturer, Department of 

 Philosophy, Empire State College, and State 

 University of New York, Hudson Valley Center 



Myths from the Pacific peoples are as rich and as varied as the cul- 

 tures they represent. Listen to and discuss some of the beautiful and 

 exciting mythic narratives from Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia. 

 Examine the relationship of myth to the natural environment of the Paci- 

 fic and recurrent motifs within Oceanic cosmology 



AC89303 Saturday and Sunday, 1 0:30am-3:00pm 

 Dec. 2 and 3 (2 sessions) 

 $50 ($40 members) 



"Ring of Fire: The Pacific Ocean Basin" 



Paul Sipiera, Professor, Department of Physical 



Sciences, Harper College 



Examine the geology of the early Earth from solar system formation to 

 the beginning of plate tectonics. Focusing on the Pacific Ocean Basin, 

 discuss the geological processes involved with earthquakes and vol- 

 canoes in the area known as the "ring of fire," 



AC89304 Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00pm 

 Oct, 31 - Nov 21 (4 sessions) 

 $50 ($40 members) 



"Kali-Eskrima: A Filipino Martial Art" 



Nathan Defensor 



Founder of The Filipino Kali-Eskrima Academy of Chicago 



The Philippine Islands have a long history of warrior traditions used to 

 defend the homeland, Kali-Eskrima is a traditional martial art using 

 sticks, knives, or bare hands for self defense. Learn the basics of Kali- 

 Eskrima while studying the history and culture of the Philippine people 

 Participants should expect to spend an additional $1 2 on supplies. 



AC89305 Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00pm 

 Nov 1 - Dec. 6 (6 sessions) 

 $60 ($50 members) 



Weekend lour Programs 



Each Saturday and Sunday you are invited to explore the world of 

 natural history at Field Museum. Free tours, demonstrations, and films 

 related to ongoing exhibits at the Museum are designed for families 

 and adults. Listed below are some of the numerous activities offered 

 each weekend. Check the activity listing upon arrival for the complete 

 schedule and program locations. The programs are partially sup- 

 ported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, 



November 



4. 18 12:30pm, "Museum Safar;," A trek through the four corners 

 of the Museum to see the seven continents. See antiquities 

 from the Amazon and an Egyptian tomb, big game from 

 Africa and seals from the Arctic, 



5.19 1 2:30pm, " \Ne\come to Field Museum." Enjoy a sampling of 

 our most significant exhibits, 



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2 1:30pm, "7/t>ef 7bdayancfaFa/f/i/n£x//e,"Thisslidelecture 



focuses upon Tibetan refugees in India: Dharamsala, 

 Darjeeling, and Sikkim, and includes slides of the dedication 

 ceremony of a Himalayan temple in Indiana by His Holiness 

 the Dalai Lama, 



3, 1 7 1 2:30pm. " Welcome to Field Museum." Enjoy a sampling of 

 our most significant exhibits. 



9 12:30pm. "Museum Safer/." A trek through the four corners 



of the Museum to see the seven continents. See antiquities 

 from the Amazon and an Egyptian tomb, big game from 

 Africa and seals from the Arctic, 



1 :30 pm, " Tibet Today and Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dra- 

 gon." See Lhasa and other towns now open to tourists, and 

 examine important Buddhist sites during this slide lecture 

 and tour 



