CURRENT EVENTS

Geology Film Discussion Series
Tapas Tuesdays at the Museum just got better! The Geologists of Jackson Hole, in partnership with the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival and the National Museum of Wildlife Art, continue their Geology Film Discussion series this Tuesday, February 6th.

The Geologists of Jackson Hole will screen "Hot Rocks - Risky Rocks," an award winning BBC/Science Channel film from the Wildlife Film Festival's collection. Here is your chance to see how earthquakes and volcanoes have affected 6000 years of mankind around the Mediterranean Sea. Followed by a discussion of similar geologic events here in Jackson Hole.

Watch and discuss the dynamic nature of our planet. See why Istanbul will be rocked by an earthquake in the future. Speculate how Sodom and Gomorra were destroyed in one day. Learn about similar geologic events which will happen in the Yellowstone region, what signs to look for, and how to be prepared.

Date: Tuesday, February 6, 7:00 p.m.
Location: National Museum of Wildlife Art Auditorium
Tickets: The film and conversation are FREE!
Tapas Details: Tapas are served in the Rising Sage Cafe, starting at 5:30. Reservations are suggested for those dining. (307) 732-5434.

Jackson Hole Winter Carnival - Wildlife Films
Join JHWFF and the National Museum of Wildlife Art for an afternoon of wildlife films during the Third Annual Jackson Hole Winter Carnival, January 25-28!

Date: Sunday, January 28
Location: National Museum of Wildlife Art Auditorium
(307-733-5771 for directions)

Screening Times & Descriptions:
1:00 pm, NATURE: Christmas in Yellowstone
From a delicate snowflake to geysers erupting into the crystal cold, to frost-covered Bison huddled by geothermal springs, Christmas in Yellowstone offers a spellbinding view of the pristine winter life deep within America's first national park. In addition to mesmerizing footage of landscapes and wildlife, Christmas in Yellowstone trails alongside author and photographer Tom Murphy, who spends part of each winter camping and photographing amid the silence and solitude deep within the park.

2:00pm, The Nature of Things: Walking With Ghosts
This film is a true wildlife documentary, with never-before-seen footage of wild lynx and snowshoe hares that live in the Yukon’s remote boreal forest. It follows Elizabeth Hofer, a predator biologist who uses the ancient art and science of tracking to unravel the mysterious boom and bust cycle of the lynx and the hare. The camera travels with Liz and captures these elusive animals in their natural habitat.

3:00pm, Polar Bear Battlefields
This film is a 60-minute polar experience on the battleground of the icy Arctic wilderness, the hunting territory of the worlds’ largest and most formidable land carnivore the polar bear. Stunning wildlife cinematography and revolutionary graphic design reveal in incredible clarity and detail the search patterns and attack strategies of the polar bear as never seen before. It maps the terrain, identifies targets and follows the battle tactics of the polar warriors and their victims as they unfold on one of the most inhospitable places on the planet.

The Jackson Hole Winter Carnival is brought to you by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, Snow King Resort, the Pedigree International Stage Stop Team, Teton Pines, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival and the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

BEST OF FESTIVAL TOUR
Award-winning wildlife films from the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival are traveling around the country and overseas as part of the Jackson Hole Best of Festival Tour. Visit Best of Festival for the complete tour schedule.

2006-7 IN-SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Middle School Filmmakers
Professional documentary filmmakers will join the Middle School's Video Drama course. Seventh grade students will collaborate with filmmaker mentors to create their own documentary projects.

Nature of Learning
In association with the National Elk Refuge, pARTners, the National Museum of Wildlife Art and the Geologists of Jackson Hole, we present a pilot program taking elementary students to the National Elk Refuge for a variety of art and science projects--a series of excursions in our own "living field lab." Over the course of the school year, students will develop an enduring kinship and awareness for this unique environment through art, literature, film and science.

JACKSON HOLE FILMMAKERS EXCHANGE
To foster professional develpment, networking, and idea exchange among local media professionals in the greater Yellowstone area, JHWFF has formed the Jackson Hole Filmmakers Exchange. The Exchange meets monthly for discussions, networking, and also screenings of projects by local media professionals.

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About JHWFF Outreach & Education Programs
The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival is dedicated to raising awareness and empowering action, through the innovative use of media. Toward this end, JHWFF creates and fosters innovative programming at home and abroad through collaborations with nonprofits, community organizations, governmental entities and schools. JHWFF organizes special screenings and lectures for the public, as well as educational activities for younger audiences, year-round.

Donations to JHWFF help with the expenses associated with these outreach and educational programs. Contact the Festival Office if you would like to donate, or volunteer your time!

Last Update: 1/31/07

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