NG Live New Season Highlights An Evening With Amy Tan Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m. Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club, will discuss with National Geographic Traveler contributing editor Don George the life-changing challenges of living in two cultures, the importance of fate and family in her life and work, and the places that have moved and inspired her. This event is part of the two-part series National Geographic Traveler's Journeys: Conversations With Great Writers. Purchase as a series and save! Ticket price includes 6:30 pm reception sponsored by Michelob Brewing Company. NG Member: $20 / 2-part Series: $35 General Public: $25 / 2-part Series: $44 NG Image Collection: An Insider’s Look Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. This event marks the release of a new book celebrating the National Geographic Image Collection. Join the book's editor Leah Bendavid-Val; Image Collection director Maura Mulvihill; and contributing photographers David Doubilet, Maria Stenzel, Chris Johns, Michael Yamashita, and Steve Sasson (the Kodak® technologist who invented the digital camera) for an inside look at one of the world’s greatest treasure troves of photography. This event is the first event in the 4-part Masters of Photography series. Purchase as a series and save! NG Members: $15 / 4-part Series: $52 General Public: $18 / 4-part Series: $60 Exploring Scotland's Whisky Trail Thursday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. Join photographer Jim Richardson, celebrated for his work in the Celtic regions; and whisky expert Dave Broom, a contributing editor to Whisky Magazine, for a guided tasting of some of Scotland’s finest single malt whiskies, matched with evocative images of the landscapes, distilleries, and people that come together to produce them. NG Members: $75 / General Public: $80 Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players Saturday, Oct. 24, Noon and 3 p.m. Roberts has been compared to Buddy Holly, millions have seen him on The Today Show and one of his songs was featured on a World Series broadcast. Don't miss the chance to see him live! Watch the video of Roberts' hit song “Pop Fly.” Kids 12 and Under: $12 / Adults: $18 Warsaw Village Band Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. Defying easy categorization, the sound of this acclaimed group has Polish roots with elements of reggae, blues, African music, and dance club flavor to get your heart racing and put your feet in motion. See music videos. NG Members: $10 / General Public: $12 Polar Obsession Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m. Photographer Paul Nicklen, who grew up on Baffin Island in Canada’s Arctic, takes us underwater and over the ice to witness the stunning wildlife of Antarctica and the Arctic—including leopard seals, whales, walruses, polar bears, penguins, and narwhals—as depicted in his new National Geographic book. This is the third event in the Masters of Photography series. Purchase as a series and save! NG Members: $15 / 4-part Series: $52 General Public: $18 / 4-part Series: $60 Lucy’s Legacy Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Renowned paleontologist Donald Johanson discovered the 3.2-million-year-old skeleton, Lucy, marking an important step on the path to Homo sapiens. He will share an intimate look at how this discovery and others have transformed our understanding of evolution. NG Members: $15 / General Public: $18 Share this email with a friend. Museum News Terra Cotta Warriors Coming in November Stand face-to-face with the warriors at the National Geographic Museum beginning November 19. Tickets are going fast! Buy Tickets Watch Video Lions and Leopards: The Work of Dereck and Beverly Joubert On exhibit now See Museum Hours Shop Our Store Store Location: Corner of 17th and M Streets N.W. Washington, D.C. Store Hours: Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. See All NG Live Events This Season See Full Calendar of Events Enjoy free films most Tuesdays at noon. NG Live gratefully acknowledges support from: Paul Nicklen (leopard seal), Photographs by John Foley (Tan), courtesy National Geographic Books (National Geographic Image Collection cover), Jim Richardson (whisky), C. Todd Rosenberg (Roberts), Kayax (Warsaw Village Band), Lyn Hartley (Nicklen), Enrico Ferorelli (Johanson with skull), Wang da Gang (terra cotta warrior), Beverly Joubert (leopard), Becky Hale (store) If you received this email from a friend and would like to subscribe to our email list, click here. Subscribe to National Geographic magazine. Go >> Unsubscribe | Change Email Address | Update Email Preferences | Privacy Policy Mission Statement | NGS Customer Service Click the unsubscribe link above to be removed from our email program, or send your request to… National Geographic; Attn: E-newsletter Program; 1145 17th Street N.W.; Washington, D.C. 20036. Copyright © 2009 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved. To ensure that you receive your National Geographic emails, please add ngs@newsletters.nationalgeographic.com to your address book now.