Wednesday Night at the Museum with Kirk and Ray ($100 special presentation/fundraiser)

Enjoy an exclusive presentation with Alaskan artist Ray Troll and the Smithsonian’s Director of the National Museum of Natural History, Kirk Johnson, as they share about the newly released 2nd edition of their popular illustrated book “Cruisin’ the Fossil Freeway: An Epoch Tale of a Scientist and an Artist on the Ultimate 5,000-mile Paleo Road Trip!”  Seating is limited for this intimate sit-down with these entertaining collaborators with time for Q&A, and your $100 ticket price includes a book ($30 value). Proceeds for this event benefit Friends of Dinosaur Ridge’s education and fossil protection missions. Then at 6:30 p.m. we will walk across the hall into the Mines Museum where you can enjoy some nibbles and drinks, stroll through the exquisite exhibits, and have your book signed by Kirk and Ray. Additional merchandise will be available for purchase, as well as beer and wine. Free Parking is available in the adjacent structure starting at 5 p.m.