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| | Upcoming Events | 
| | | In the Empire of Ice | | Tuesday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. |  | With writer Gretel Ehrlich
For a National Geographic–supported expedition, Gretel Ehrlich circumnavigated the Arctic Circle to document the indigenous cultures inhabiting its starkly beautiful landscapes, as advancing climate change threatens traditional ways of life. This is the first event in the 2-part Quest for Adventure series. Purchase as a series and save!
NG MEMBER: $15 / 2-part Series: $26
GENERAL PUBLIC: $18 / 2-part Series: $30
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| | Need, Greed, and a
Sustainable Future | | Wednesday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. | | With scholar Saleem H. Ali
Would the world be a better place if human societies curbed their desires for material goods? Scholar and environmental visionary Saleem H. Ali suggests that the answer is not so simple. Join him to find out why.
NG MEMBER: $15 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $18
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| | | Adventures Among Ants | | Thursday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. | | With photographer and
ecologist Mark Moffett
Mark Moffett has made it his mission to open people's eyes to the small wonders of nature. His new book, Adventures Among Ants: A Global Safari with a Cast of Trillions, shows us how ants dominate their ecosystems through strikingly human behaviors. A popular guest on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Colbert Report, Moffett is sure to entertain.
NG MEMBER: $15 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $18
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| | | Meet Dr. Bugs | | Saturday, May 15 at 1 p.m. |  | With photographer and
ecologist Mark Moffett
Known for his wacky sense of humor and genuine love for the world's smallest critters, photographer and naturalist Mark Moffett, nicknamed Dr. Bugs, is a popular presenter for kids and adults alike. Bring the whole family for an informative, lavishly illustrated afternoon with this entertaining scientist and explorer!
ADULTS: $10 / CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER: $6
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| | | A River Runs Dry | | Monday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. | | With Author and Adventurer
Jonathan Waterman
Did you know that the Colorado River, also known as the American Nile, now reaches the sea in only the wettest of years and the Delta, once one of the greatest desert estuaries in the world, has been reduced to less than ten percent of its original size? Join author Jonathan Waterman, the first person to travel the Colorado River from source to sea, for a look at the river and how its demise might be averted. This is the second event in the 2-part Quest for Adventure series. Purchase as a series and save!
NG MEMBER: $15 / 2-part Series: $26
GENERAL PUBLIC: $18 / 2-part Series: $30
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| | | New Beers of Scandinavia | | Tuesday, May 18 at 7 p.m. (Must be 21 or older.) |  | With Brewmaster Garrett Olive
Home to five countries, 23 million people, and several languages, Scandinavia is now producing some of the most interesting and diverse beers on the planet. Brewmaster Garrett Oliver will take you on an exciting Nordic beer tour. A limited number of seats remain!
NG MEMBER: $75 / GENERAL PUBLIC: $80
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| | All events are held in National Geographic's Grosvenor Auditorium, 1600 M Street N.W. National Geographic is a short walk from the Farragut North (red line) and Farragut West (blue/orange lines) Metro stops.
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