One of the many reasons I love my job, besides working with some of the greatest octopi and jellyfish in show business, is where we get to perform.
Last year, the California Academy of Sciences opened up in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Or should I say re-opened after years of extensive renovation.
What an amazing place! Butterflies fluttering on the grassy rooftop, while all sorts of sea creatures swim in the basement aquarium...a white crocodile near the back entrance, and a four story rain forest in between.
Our company was lucky enough to perform at several of the pre-opening parties, and has returned for more special events since then. The Jellyfish and Octopus are fun stilt characters who seem to fit right in with the spirit of the place.
The Academy isn't just a great place to learn about our environment--it's also a great place for a party!
Many attendees and exhibitors braved the typhoon assaulting the Bay Area, and gathered in the spacious Craneway Pavilion in Richmond Virginia. All were rewarded by a fabulous array of ISES-NCC members showing off their services, a great lunch with an inspiring speaker, and to top it all off: the sun came out! Pictured above are our strolling buffet table, and our "Clinging Vine" stilt walker. 
