TOUR: Auks, Wolves, and Whales
Date: Aug 21
10:30 am
- 11:00 am
Where: Level 3 Connections Gallery
TOUR
What fills the void when a species is no more? Legends, folklore, and history worth learning from. Come listen to the stories of the Great Auk, the Newfoundland Wolf, and Endangered Whales as they echo across the ages through their body and bones. Commiserate with the extinct, heed the calls of the endangered, hold ossified bones, and see how artists transform tragedy into hope for a sustainable future.
Offered Wednesdays 10:30 am
Meet at the entrance to Level 3, in The Connections Gallery
Events & Programs
Born in 1882, Elsie Holloway’s professional life as a St. John’s photographer and businesswoman spanned two world wars, an economic depression, and the rapid evolution of photographic technology. Researcher Suzanne Sexty shares her extensive knowledge, celebrating Elsie Holloway—a trailblazing woman of her time.
Cost: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709) 757-8090.