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The Darwin Exhibit at the ROM

May 23
Fri 6:45 PM
Location
Royal Ontario Museum

100 Queen's Park
Exit from Museum Station
Toronto, ON M5B 2E8

How to find us
"Once you are blinded by the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal reflection, you know you will be there."

Who attended?
Estimated attendance:  36  people attended.
4.75
Meeting fee

CAD1.00 per person

**UPDATE: I just go my bill from Meetup, and well, I am gonna have to ask everyone to throw in a buck in the piggybank that I will pass around at the ROM. Whoops for the last minute thing. Sorry. But what I great opportunity to get rid of your loose change!!"

As you know we go to the ROM at least once a year. So as part of the To23-35 Institute of Arts and Really Shiny Things, this year will be no different.

Ah, I still miss their Free-Friday night concerts back in the day, but getting a bunch of tickets for everyone was a nightmare, so it is not missed AS much, although for those who are interested, it is a great idea for a first date *hint* *hint.* That's my monthly hint to you guys, if you have that special someone. Ah, good Karma.

Anyway, as I had mentioned before the DATE IS BEING CHANGED TO FRIDAY. This goes without saying but do eat something before you come out as we will be in there for at least a few hours. If we are done quickly with the main exhibit we can meander through the museum for a bit. Personally, I am a fan of Egyptian history. So let's go!

Now you all know who Darwin is? He was the man who presented us with the Theory of Evolution. As far as I can tell, there are some artifacts from his time on the HMS Beagle, his Galapagos trip among many of his personal belongings. So now you know, if you ever write a book like the Origin of the Species, then you just know that your stuff is going to be shown in a museum long after are you are dead. It's like a post-mortem Facebook profile. Kinda of spooky.

Site: http://www.rom.on.ca/...
It is $10 to get in during the Friday. We will meet by the main entrance, to the left towards where you leave your coat. I will be there at 6:45. Just look for the group of people. Remember, I look pretty much like my picture I have a beard and earings and obviously we will be in a group of people. Also we are going to wait until 7:00pm sharp before going in. So please don't be late.

If you have any questions, please let me know and post it as a comment. I will flash a meetup sign from time to time. As far as it being busy, by the sheer fact that it is a Friday, it is always busy. It should be fun anyway. We shall go out later for a drink later, I will ask everyone then.

-Mauricio

Talk about this Meetup

  • Craig
    Posted May 24, 2008 10:08 AM
    Sorry I couldn't make it, from the pics it looks like the Group had an amazing turnout - and an amazing time! Hanging w/T-Rex at the ROM! Pic. #5 is classic.
  • Pre-Meetup comments below
  • Mauricio
    Posted May 23, 2008 5:14 PM
    • Organizer
    Bueno. Arriva los Galapagos!
  • karen
    Posted May 21, 2008 11:05 PM
    Just visited the Galapagos Islands and toured the Darwin Centre at Puerto Ayora in Ecuador. I am excited to see this!!!!
  • Mauricio
    Posted May 21, 2008 7:19 PM
    • Organizer
    Juan?
  • Janet
    Posted May 17, 2008 11:44 PM
    p.s. kick off party for Doors Open.
  • Janet
    Posted May 17, 2008 11:42 PM
    Actually there will be a kick off party at ROM on May 23. All galleries are free! Expect a crowd--may not be able to enjoy the exhibit leisurely. - )
  • Damian
    Posted May 17, 2008 12:14 PM
    Are we still doing this Saturday or Friday night??? D.
  • Mauricio
    Posted May 11, 2008 12:27 AM
    • Organizer
    Intelligent designers? Ha! That's funny!
  • Alex F
    Posted May 2, 2008 2:52 PM
    either date is fine with me.
  • Mauricio
    Posted May 1, 2008 12:09 PM
    • Organizer
    Alright, I have expanded the room of people and since Damian said something and no one else has --and it is cheaper-- we might go on a Friday. I will update shortly.
  • Mauricio
    Posted Apr 25, 2008 1:45 PM
    • Organizer
    "Maybe" doesn't exist for the simple reason that locales don't care for "Maybe's" when it comes to reservations. To make it easier for me when it comes to booking, click on "No." Then write as a comment that you might make it. Of course the side effect is that I will not count you on the reservation and if people lie on the "Yes", I will remove them. If people came 100% of the time then this would not be necessary. Sorry.
  • Damian
    Posted Apr 25, 2008 1:05 PM
    I'd be game with the Friday night option instead! How's that for feedback!
  • Mauricio
    Posted Apr 17, 2008 12:06 PM
    • Organizer
    Please keep in mind, this is still tentative, so date and time might still change. I want to see feedback. Post. Friday night admission is only $10. Wink, wink?

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