Darwin Events at the Centre for Life
Evolution with Nina Conti.
Wednesday 21st October 2009
Ventriloquist stand-up Nina Conti and her side-kick, a talking monkey, explained evolution. Songs, jokes, and gratuitous nudity were included (all in the interest of entertainment!) A hit show at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Exhibition: Darwin Now
October 21st-December 30th 2009
This exhibition delved into the world of Victorian England to find out how Darwin came up with his “Big Idea” and explored his legacy to the 21st Century.
Lecture: Alfred Russel Wallace – The Other Darwin with Peter Raby
Wednesday 18th November 2009
Should Darwin take all the glory? Peter Raby talked about Alfred Russell Wallace, the much-neglected co-discoverer of the theory of Evolution through natural selection.
Move Over Darwin
Wednesday 25th November 2009
A fun and informal celebration to mark the end of Darwin’s bicentenary. Participants tasted their way through the evolution of cocktails and enjoyed Darwin-inspired songs and music from a jazz quartet.
For more information about the Centre for Life and their events programme visit www.life.org.uk
