Saturday, November 19, 2005

What's on the menu for Thanksgiving? the Sci-Port alligator wrapped in crepes, with a side of crawfish

During the break, SciPort's daily programs, free with Sci-Port admission, will include:

Sat, Nov 19 and Sun, Nov 20
Animals of Louisiana – 2 p.m.
Pet animals indigenous to Louisiana, including an alligator and a speckled king snake.

Mon, Nov 21
Crawfish Dissection – 2 p.m.
Learn about the inner workings of the crawfish, the state’s most delectable crustacean.
Tues, Nov 22
Au Real – 2 p.m.
Learn the origins of the Spanish influence in Louisiana, with an emphasis on the contributions made by the explorers searching for gold. Also, use science to determine if a golden ring is real or fake.

Wed, Nov 23
Burial Mounds of Louisiana – 2 p.m.
Jeff Girard of the State Division of Archaeology will discuss the artifacts, history, and culture of the Native Americans who constructed the massive earthworks in Louisiana and throughout the Mississippi River Delta. Girard will highlight the state’s ancient burial mounts that date back to 4,000 B.C.

Fri, Nov 25
French Kitchen Chemistry? Making Crepes! — 2 p.m.
Make French pancakes (crepes) and discover the science used in the kitchen.

Sat, Nov 26
Dancing…Louisiana Style – 2 p.m.
The acclaimed Billy and Bobbye Keyes Cajun Dance Group will perform at Sci-Port, allowing visitors to partake in distinctively Cajun entertainment.

Sun, Nov 27
Alligator Antics – 2:30 p.m.
Learn about the lifestyle and habits of one of Louisiana’s most well-known and misunderstood animals.

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