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Date
January 29, 2012 – May 22, 2012
- Location Seattle, WA
- Price Series tickets are no longer available. Single-event tickets (General Public only) start at $17.
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National Geographic Live!, Seattle Symphony, and Benaroya Hall bring you entertaining and visually spectacular presentations by dynamic National Geographic explorers, scientists, photographers, and filmmakers. Our speakers inspire and enlighten audiences worldwide. Join the adventure!
Our popular Sunday matinee series in the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall has been expanded to include all five speakers this year. Check the links below for information about our new 2012 season at Benaroya Hall. Series subscription renewals will begin Monday, September 26, with new subscriptions going on sale November 14. Single-event tickets will go on sale December 1.
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Catherine Karnow is celebrated for her vibrant, emotional, and sensitive photographs of people and cultures. She has covered Vietnam since first traveling there in 1990. Join her for new insights into a country that America has begun to embrace, years after a war divided us.
Catherine Karnow is celebrated for her vibrant, emotional, and sensitive photographs of people and cultures. She has covered Vietnam since first traveling there in 1990. Join her for new insights into a country that America has begun to embrace, years after a war divided us.
Catherine Karnow is celebrated for her vibrant, emotional, and sensitive photographs of people and cultures. She has covered Vietnam since first traveling there in 1990. Join her for new insights into a country that America has begun to embrace, years after a war divided us.
Albert Yu-Min Lin (pictured) and Fredrik Hiebert share the amazing story of a high-tech search for Genghis Khan’s final resting place in a remote area of Mongolia – pioneering a new type of archaeology that respects local beliefs and practices.
Albert Yu-Min Lin (pictured) and Fredrik Hiebert share the amazing story of a high-tech search for Genghis Khan’s final resting place in a remote area of Mongolia – pioneering a new type of archaeology that respects local beliefs and practices.
Albert Yu-Min Lin (pictured) and Fredrik Hiebert share the amazing story of a high-tech search for Genghis Khan’s final resting place in a remote area of Mongolia – pioneering a new type of archaeology that respects local beliefs and practices.
One of National Geographic’s most popular presenters, photographer Mattias Klum reports on his latest expeditions to the world’s last wild places. Joined by prominent scientist Johan Rockström, he will blend award-winning imagery with groundbreaking insights to deepen our understanding of our natural world.
One of National Geographic’s most popular presenters, photographer Mattias Klum reports on his latest expeditions to the world’s last wild places. Joined by prominent scientist Johan Rockström, he will blend award-winning imagery with groundbreaking insights to deepen our understanding of our natural world.
One of National Geographic’s most popular presenters, photographer Mattias Klum reports on his latest expeditions to the world’s last wild places. Joined by prominent scientist Johan Rockström, he will blend award-winning imagery with groundbreaking insights to deepen our understanding of our natural world.
For National Geographic Channel filmmaker Bryan Smith, extreme is “whatever is scary for you,” and in extreme filmmaking, the cameraman joins the athlete in testing the limits. Meet this dynamic young filmmaker, adventurer, and conservationist for an evening of incredible stories and intense footage shot in stunning locations.
For National Geographic Channel filmmaker Bryan Smith, extreme is “whatever is scary for you,” and in extreme filmmaking, the cameraman joins the athlete in testing the limits. Meet this dynamic young filmmaker, adventurer, and conservationist for an evening of incredible stories and intense footage shot in stunning locations.
For National Geographic Channel filmmaker Bryan Smith, extreme is “whatever is scary for you,” and in extreme filmmaking, the cameraman joins the athlete in testing the limits. Meet this dynamic young filmmaker, adventurer, and conservationist for an evening of incredible stories and intense footage shot in stunning locations.
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