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1. When does registration open?
Registration begins November 1, 2011 at 7 a.m. PST. Seats are limited, so register early! National Geographic Live Student Matinees are open to all public, private, and home school groups.
2. What is the student ticket cost for National Geographic Live?
These student matinees are free. Registration is required.
3. Is there a subsidy program to cover costs for busing?
Subsidies for bus transportation are available. Please indicate need on your registration form.
4. What time do the National Geographic Live Student Matinees start?
10:30 a.m.
5. How long are the National Geographic Live Student Matinees?
Matinees are approximately one hour long, including a Question & Answer session.
6. Will the content be appropriate for my class?
Please note grade-level recommendations for each program before you register. Recommendations are listed on each speaker event page.
7. Will there be a place for my students to have lunch?
Food and beverages are not allowed inside the theater, but there is limited seating available in our public spaces. All buses must leave the downtown area by 12:00 p.m., so it would be simpler to eat lunch off-site.
8. Who do I contact if I have further questions regarding National Geographic Live Student Matinees?
Stephanie Hippen with Benaroya Hall is available to answer any questions. Please contact her at 206–215-4806 or NGStudent@benaroyahall.org.
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Award-winning underwater photographer Brian Skerry is celebrated for his intimate and stunning portraits of our planet’s ocean realm. In a visually spectacular presentation tied to his landmark National Geographic book Ocean Soul, you’ll share Skerry’s adventures documenting the wonder and resilience of the vast underwater world.
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.
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.
One of National Geographic’s most dynamic speakers, Mattias Klum takes his audiences on journeys to fragile and remote habitats, revealing the richness of the world’s biodiversity. Travel with him on a multi-media exploration of the world’s last truly wild places.
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