Below is a list of events that occured in 2002. You can take advantage of this list
for ideas for your own event. For information on holding your own celebration in 2005,
click here.
Secular Humanist Society of Chicago CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Contact: Adam Walker 312-226-0420
Humanists of West Suburban Chicagoland MONTGOMERY, ILLINOIS
Date: February 5, 2003
Activities: Potluck dinner at 6:30 PM, Darwin Day program starting at 7:30 PM
Contact: Jack Sechrest
Carlsbad Library CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA Location: Schulman Auditorium at Carlsbad Library 1775 Dove Lane Carlsbad, CA 92009
Event: Dr. Baird & The Opossums of Truth Celebrate Darwin's Birthday
Contact: Carol Davidson Baird 858-481-0765 or 858-481-8511
Activity:
Two hour concert of scientific gospel music - in the style of
American roots
music with lyrics in praise of science, scientists and rational thinkers everywhere.
A celebration in song of Darwin's birthday, featuring "The Ballad of Charlie Darwin."
Of course, political satire is always a part of the evening. Humorous songfest and birthday cake.
Check Scientific Gospel website for more information about the band,
their music and mission. Continual updates regarding this concert, other appearances during the year
and outrageous news articles about irrational events in the world. Remember: Evolution really can
turn a fish into a man!
Here we will list web sites that provide a special
Darwin Day message
and/or resource and/or activity, etc., on their web site during the February 12 celebrations.
We will list URLs along with any interesting and unusual bits worth noting.
