Iconic Folk Duo Peter and Paul set to entertain at Birch Aquarium, Scripps Institute
The Birch Aquarium at Scripps, a popular public exploration centre in La Jolla, California, is set to host a series of concerts as part of the 2010 Green Flash Concert Series. One of the highlights of this series is a special engagement on Saturday, September 11, featuring Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey of the legendary folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary.
This performance is in tribute to their 50-year collaboration and friendship with bandmate Mary Travers. The concert, taking place at 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, Calif., will begin at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m.
Tickets for this special event range from $45-$100 and can be reserved by calling 858-534-4109. The concert series offers more than just great music; attendees can also enjoy panoramic ocean views, savory dishes, craft beers, and wines provided by Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery.
The Birch Aquarium at Scripps, an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, features over 60 habitats of fish and invertebrates, an interactive museum showcasing research discoveries by Scripps scientists, and welcomes an annual attendance of over 410,000, including 45,000 school children.
The 2010 Green Flash Concert Series will kick off on May 19, with various performers gracing the stage throughout the summer. Other performers in the series include Tommy Castro Band, Shawn Mullins, Venice, Steve Poltz, and the Tommy Castro Band.
The aquarium is easily accessible from Interstate 5, with directions to the venue available by exiting at La Jolla Village Drive and heading west one mile, then left on Expedition Way. The aquarium offers three-hour courtesy parking for visitors.
For more information about the concert series or the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, please call 858-534-FISH or visit their website at www.birchaquarium.ucsd.edu.
At the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, the 2010 Green Flash Concert Series is not only about music; it includes panoramic ocean views, savory dishes, craft beers, and wines provided by Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery. This series, featuring various celebrities like Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary, offers an entertaining experience that attracts a large audience, including school children and over 410,000 visitors annually.
