We had a great time at the Wednesday, October 19, 2016, Cleveland Museum of Natural History's (@goCMNH) Think & Drink with the Extinct, so we wanted to share our photos and tweets from the evening. The theme for the night was "Wildlife," which Stuart knew would be of special interest to Julie. It is always fun to be able to get close to the animals at the museum.
Raise a glass and increase your knowledge of the natural world at one of the brainiest happy hours in Cleveland!
Each third-Wednesday #ThinkandDrink highlights a different field of research or mission-driven topic, and offers exclusive access to professional staff and researchers, unique experiences and interactive demonstrations. Enjoy a drink from our beer ($5) and wine ($6) bar, and grab a bite to eat at Exploration: A Zack Bruell Restaurant located off Wade Oval lobby.
Think & Drink with the Extinct is from 5 to 9pm the third Wednesday of the month from September through May. The event is included with general admission, which is only $8/person after 5pm Wednesdays. Park in the Museum garage to score $8 special event rate parking.
Four things to note from the evening (see even more about the evening in our tweets below):
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On the way to the museum, we saw how the Western Reserve Historical Society (@CleStartsHere) had decorated the Euclid Beach Grand Carousel for Halloween. Since we are friends with the carousel operator, George "Carousel George" Michaels (@CarouselGeorge), we had seen photos of some of the decorations, but they looked even better in person. George attends a lot of the same Cleveland Museum of Natural History events that we attend, so it was no surprise that he was there that night.
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This was our first visit the Cleveland Museum of Natural History since they opened their new "Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden — Presented by KeyBank." We were impressed with the way the space is utilized behind the museum, and that it provides an opportunity to see the animals living there up close. It is a much improved space compared to the old animal exhibit. We were only able to see the Wildlife Center for a short time, since it closed in the early evening. We definitely want to come back again to explore more.
Here is the official video from the museum's website about the new center and garden:
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You will read in the tweets section of this blog post about the "huge cheer" for the Cleveland Indians (@Indians) for winning the American League Pennant, and heading to the World Series! The deciding game was played while we were at the museum.
We have also included some fun tweets about @goCMNH's Steggie on the first day of the World Series on October 25, 2016.
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There is information about other Cleveland Museum of Natural History events in the tweets section of this blog post. Please be sure to follow @goCMNH on Twitter for more event announcements. Also at the bottom of this blog post, we list upcoming Think & Drink with the Extinct dates and themes.
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Please learn about another Think & Drink with the Extinct event by reading our blog post:
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Blog Date: Monday, November 9, 2015 -
Think & Drink with the Extinct: Paleontology - Fossils and Ferments
Photos and Videos
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Tweets & Retweets
Here are our @sos_jr tweets and retweets about Cleveland Museum of Natural History (@goCMNH) and the Think & Drink with the Extinct. Please share any photos and videos that you find interesting by retweeting.
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#ThinkandDrink—Wildlife is THIS WEDNESDAY Oct 19! Grab a @ThirstyDogBeer & hang out w/ live @CMNHwildlife animal ambassadors from 5-9pm pic.twitter.com/sQdSilZqes
— CleMuseumNatHistory (@goCMNH) October 17, 2016
@goCMNH @sos_jr @ThirstyDogBeer @CmnhWildlife Sounds like a fun event!
— Allied Cleveland (@AlliedIMCLE) October 19, 2016
.@AlliedIMCLE Yes they are fun!
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 19, 2016
I have been to @goCMNH for their #ThinkAndDrink before: https://t.co/hPo2OTluD9 Tonight with @CmnhWildlife! pic.twitter.com/jahOoZPgZR
.@AlliedIMCLE Looking forward to tonight's “Wildlife” w/ @CmnhWildlife animal ambassadors & @ThirstyDogBeer
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 19, 2016
Details https://t.co/ZXHiccuTkV pic.twitter.com/VSJTLWUcyN
Tonight—#ThinkandDrink goes wild w/ @ThirstyDogBeer & @CMNHwildlife! Full details at https://t.co/46T1RQblYm pic.twitter.com/Hy28rYMd4w
— CleMuseumNatHistory (@goCMNH) October 19, 2016
.@CarouselGeorge I see that Superman & Captain America came to @inthecircle to ride on the @CleStartsHere's Euclid Beach Carousel! pic.twitter.com/LGPFAEuNMu
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 19, 2016
Awesome @ThirstyDogBeer swag for tonight's free #ThinkandDrink raffle! Thanks for hooking us up pic.twitter.com/zEOOu59Rkw
— CleMuseumNatHistory (@goCMNH) October 19, 2016
Doors are now open for #ThinkandDrink—Wildlife! Enjoy @ThirstyDogBeer & hang out w/ live animals until 9 tonight https://t.co/46T1RQblYm pic.twitter.com/Fme6gZtN4Q
— CleMuseumNatHistory (@goCMNH) October 19, 2016
Start #ThinkAndDrink by 1st visiting the Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center-- presented by @KeyBank.
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 19, 2016
Great addition to @inthecircle's @goCMNH pic.twitter.com/VSOhzo1Jpt
@sos_jr @keybank @inthecircle @goCMNH It's an amazing space. My toddler twins and I visit it at least once a week and love it.
— Polly Karr (@karr_pe) October 19, 2016
Watching @Indians with others watching smart phones at @goCMNH. Please keep tweeting what is happening at game.
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 19, 2016
We are World Series bound! #RallyTogether pic.twitter.com/NDq37oF45f
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) October 19, 2016
Huge cheer at @inthecircle's @goCMNH as the #Cleveland @Indians WIN! pic.twitter.com/STeCvkUial
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 19, 2016
LIVE on #Periscope: AL champion dogpile!!!!! #RallyTogether https://t.co/ROWmpwhJtt
— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) October 19, 2016
At @inthecircle's @goCMNH get VERY close to @CMNHwildlife animal ambassadors at #ThinkandDrink! #Porcupine! pic.twitter.com/QWs2yqai69
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 19, 2016
Trying a @ThirstyDogBeer #chocolate #mint #stout at @goCMNH's #ThinkandDrink! pic.twitter.com/9BYe8YhoBU
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 19, 2016
.@CarouselGeorge I talked to @goCMNH staff.
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 19, 2016
Will move #ReelScience movie #JurassicPark at @CapitolW65th if 7th game @Indians #WorldSeries! pic.twitter.com/hmbWXCxiwC
See a #snake in a #pumpkin at @inthecircle's @goCMNH #ThinkandDrink. @CMNHwildlife's animal ambassador. pic.twitter.com/THTNe8NZcp
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 19, 2016
Come see @JurassicPark on the *BIG SCREEN* Weds. Nov. 02 @CapitolW65th! Curator Dr. Michael Ryan will host a Q&A, and we'll have #fossils! https://t.co/LaDokhZGMp
— CMNH VertPaleo (@CMNHvertpaleo) October 18, 2016
.@LadyNaturalist Visiting some friends of yours at @InTheCircle's @goCMNH during #ThinkAndDrink. pic.twitter.com/W1C62QNndZ
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 19, 2016
We are under way at the corner of Wade Oval and East Blvd! Until 9pm #ThinkandDrink @ThirstyDogBeer @goCMNH #winSwag pic.twitter.com/lgeEg9x9ri
— Anne Thompson (@athomp91) October 19, 2016
#winSwag! Sounds great @athomp91!
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 19, 2016
Thx @ThirstyDogBeer & @goCMNH for free #ThinkAndDrink raffle. I hope I win. pic.twitter.com/Ypr96yTS1F
At @goCMNH thinking about @floridatrail's trail.
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 20, 2016
Went to great workshop about FL Trail at @ALDHAeast pic.twitter.com/4uoCSevfKa
I love being with my favorite people in my favorite places! #CMNH #ThinkandDrink #Doubledates pic.twitter.com/FSSxNbkHOM
— AHH-llison (@Allie_BoomBoom) October 20, 2016
At #ThinkAndDrink see special exhibit supported by @CuyArtsC at @goCMNH: "Our Global Kitchen: Food, Nature, Culture" https://t.co/10Hee7F29S pic.twitter.com/1SPghHIZLj
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 20, 2016
Thank you @goCMNH and @CmnhWildlife for great time at #ThinkandDrink tonight.
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 20, 2016
Great seeing so many of your animals!! pic.twitter.com/h08mJGZN2T
.@CarouselGeorge I see at @InTheCircle that some late night spooky characters are riding on the @CleStartsHere's Euclid Beach Carousel! pic.twitter.com/btLdAlXgWz
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 20, 2016
We're getting the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel all dressed up for Halloween! Special thank you to Dawn Russell/The Carousel Society! pic.twitter.com/UNksUfSk1X
— CLE History Center (@CleStartsHere) October 3, 2016
UPDATE: Due to a potential #WorldSeries Game 7 conflict, #REELScience #JurassicPark will be on Thursday, NOVEMBER 10, at @CapitolW65th!
@DNOV87 Hold on to your butts. See the story 65 million years in the making on the big screen! pic.twitter.com/gJHEyiABPz
— Capitol Theatre (@CapitolW65th) October 21, 2016
UPDATE: Due to a potential #WorldSeries Game 7 conflict, #REELScience #JurassicPark will be on Thursday, NOVEMBER 10, at @CapitolW65th!
The REEL science of #JurassicPark w/ @CMNHvertpaleo Curator Dr. Michael Ryan @CapitolW65th Wednesday 11/2 https://t.co/alyT2YSFC1 #ThisisCLE pic.twitter.com/JoO4ma9PTS
— CleMuseumNatHistory (@goCMNH) October 23, 2016
Save the date—#Free lecture on #LIGO / #GravitationalWaves by astrophysicist Dr. Kelly Holley-Bockelman Nov 10 @ 8pm https://t.co/QkHzVsJ8DV pic.twitter.com/HIaR7kNjVL
— CleMuseumNatHistory (@goCMNH) October 20, 2016
UPDATE: Due to a potential #WorldSeries Game 7 conflict, #REELScience #JurassicPark will be on Thursday, NOVEMBER 10, at @CapitolW65th!
Dig up the REEL science of #JurassicPark w/ @CMNHvertpaleo Dr. Michael Ryan @CapitolW65th THIS Wednesday Nov 2 at 7 https://t.co/alyT2YSFC1 pic.twitter.com/02xQQTgkLO
— CleMuseumNatHistory (@goCMNH) October 30, 2016
.@goCMNH @LadyNaturalist @CMNHvertpaleo @CapitolW65th We are planning on an @Indians victory tonight, so our Wednesday Nov 2 will be open.
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 31, 2016
What kinds of exhibitions would YOU like to see @goCMNH? Participate in this short survey to tell us what you think! https://t.co/eFx5303VXu pic.twitter.com/wkyIH3XMh0
— CleMuseumNatHistory (@goCMNH) October 29, 2016
@sos_jr @goCMNH @LadyNaturalist @CMNHvertpaleo Unfortunately we did have to change the date. Sorry for the inconvenience! #RallyTogether pic.twitter.com/FyAw17DxMH
— Capitol Theatre (@CapitolW65th) October 31, 2016
.@CapitolW65th I was told by @goCMNH staff that #ReelScience date likely change: https://t.co/iwR4VGFtk0
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 31, 2016
cc: @LadyNaturalist @CMNHvertpaleo
@sos_jr @CapitolW65th @goCMNH @CMNHvertpaleo @CarouselGeorge @Indians @clevelandcinema Yep! The date is changed.
— Lady Naturalist (@LadyNaturalist) October 31, 2016
Due to a potential #WorldSeries Game 7 conflict, #REELScience feat. #JurassicPark will be on Thursday, NOVEMBER 10, still @CapitolW65th! https://t.co/rkYNxIag8n
— CMNH VertPaleo (@CMNHvertpaleo) October 31, 2016
ATTN #REELScience fans! — REEL Science: #JurassicPark w/ @CMNHvertpaleo has been RESCHEDULED to Thursday Nov. 10. https://t.co/ULtGI5PbfO
— CleMuseumNatHistory (@goCMNH) October 31, 2016
Due to the awesomeness of the @Indians we've rescheduled Jurassic Park & its post-film discussion w @goCMNH & @CMNHvertpaleo to Nov 10th! pic.twitter.com/UsCaUWBDdU
— Capitol Theatre (@CapitolW65th) October 31, 2016
Don't miss FREE lecture about #LIGO / #GravitationalWaves w/ astrophysicist Dr. Kelly Holley-Bockelmann Nov 10 @ 8pm https://t.co/QkHzVsrxfl pic.twitter.com/f6f33x2L6F
— CleMuseumNatHistory (@goCMNH) October 31, 2016
Some fun with @InTheCircle and @goCMNH on the first day of the #WorldSeries. #GoTribe!!
.@inthecircle Gr8 thx!
— Stuart O. Smith, Jr. (@sos_jr) October 25, 2016
My wife suggest that @goCMNH Steggie may want a @Indians #RallyTogether hat also
cc: @ClevelandArt @jenrgy @janetcho pic.twitter.com/iJ2NHn6KW6
Nice work @sos_jr! Didn't know they made @Indians swag in Steggie's size #RallyTogether #WorldSeries #GoTribe #Windians https://t.co/jXb2dU2IeA
— CleMuseumNatHistory (@goCMNH) October 25, 2016
Future Think & Drink with the Extinct Events
Go to the Think & Drink with the Extinct web page and follow @goCMNH on Twitter for more updates. Here is the current series schedule:
16-17 Series Schedule
SEP 21, 2016 — Forensics — Featuring Platform Beer Co.
OCT 19, 2016 — Wildlife — Featuring Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.
NOV 16, 2016 — Anthropology — Featuring Great Lakes Brewing Company and Cleveland Whiskey
DEC 21, 2016 — Winter Solstice — Featuring Butcher and the Brewer
JAN 18, 2017 — Biomimicry — Featuring Great Lakes Brewing Company
FEB 15, 2017 — Archaeology — Featuring Thirsty Dog Brewing Co.
MAR 15, 2017 — Life at the Limits — Featuring Great Lakes Brewing Company and Cleveland Whiskey
APR 19, 2017 — Entomology — Featuring Platform Beer Co.
MAY 17, 2017 — Dinosaurs — Featuring Butcher and the Brewer
We also want to mention that we have been going regularly to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History's Reel Science -- "cinema science vs. the facts" -- films at Cleveland Cinemas (@clevelandcinema) locations. Go to the CMNH.org/ReelScience web page for details on these monthly films that take place at either the Cedar Lee Theatre (@CedarLeeTheatre) or the Capitol Theatre (@CapitolW65th).
Thank you, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, for your great events.