Comments on: Lucy at the Discovery Times Square Exposition in New York

By: New Fossil From Ethiopia Predates Lucy at Tadias Magazine

New Fossil From Ethiopia Predates Lucy at Tadias Magazine — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:52:32 +0000

[...] New York (Tadias) – Here comes another anthropological discovery from Ethiopia: the oldest known fossil of human ancestor (3.6 million years old) has been found in the Afar region of Ethiopia – unseating the famous 3.2 million years old Lucy (Dinqnesh) — whose skeletal remains are currently touring the United States. [...]

By: Ardi: Oldest Fossil of Human Ancestor? at Tadias Magazine

Ardi: Oldest Fossil of Human Ancestor? at Tadias Magazine — Fri, 28 May 2010 23:04:29 +0000

[...] the famous 3.2 million years old Lucy (Dinqnesh) — whose skeletal remains are currently touring the United [...]

By: Regarding Ardi, Lucy & Selam: Interview with Zeresenay Alemseged at Tadias Magazine

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:19:06 +0000

[...] the famous 3.2 million years old Lucy (Dinqnesh) — whose skeletal remains are currently touring the United [...]

By: Meti

Meti — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:00:47 +0000

I agree that there is a great deal of media interest and publicity surrounding Lucy's show. Just in Google news alone under Ethiopia, there are articles listed by The New York Times, Tadias Magazine and The Associated Press regarding the New York show. Plus, the past shows and particularly in Huston and Seattle have received a lot of publicity. From Google News for Today under Ethiopia 1. "Ethiopia's Priceless Treasures on Display in New York Tadias Magazine - Liben Eabisa - ‎Jun 24, 2009‎ New York (Tadias) - In continuation of the six-year tour of the United States, Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia opened today ... 2. New Times Square art exhibition space opens The Associated Press 3. Relics From the Deep and the Dawn of Man New York Times 4. See Lucy in New York City! About - News & Issues"

By: Yonas

Yonas — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:20:10 +0000

This is a stunning show and once a lifetime experience. I flew to Houston from California just to see Dinkenesh. I will never forget standing next to the three and half million old skeleton that seem to want to come to life. The rest of the presentations were just great. Thank you Ethiopia for sharing Lucy to the with the rest of the world.

By: Guest

Guest — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:44:30 +0000

The new york times just published a story on the show: Exhibition Review – “Relics From the Deep and the Dawn of Man (The New York Times). The story is about two shows Titanic and Lucy. So you have to read further down the story about lucy.

Quoting NYT
“The other show, “Lucy’s Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia,” is meant to lead up to the 1974 discovery of the fragments of a 3.18-million-year-old skeleton that filled a blank in the evolution of homo sapiens; this small-brained species, now known as Australopithecus afarensis, shows that the ability to walk upright preceded the development of intelligence. The paleontologist Donald C. Johanson found the female hominid he dubbed Lucy almost by accident, seeing a distinctive elbow bone protruding from sandstone as he glanced behind him in a maze of ravines near Hadar in Ethiopia…”. Here is link: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/26/arts/design/26discovery.html

This is a well-publicized exhibit and has already toured various states. It is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see the show.

By: true

true — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:37:13 +0000

This tour and museum really should be announced well for Ethiopians and others! For instance it should be published on major newspapers of each States, is it on Ny Times? If not post ads everywhere. Obviously there has not been much publicity because I don’t see it on Yahoo, CNN, etc.

By: I_KNOW

I_KNOW — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:35:23 +0000

Pam, you can call the exhibition space directly and ask for special accommodations for kids and guided tours, etc. website:http://www.discoverytsx.com/info.php The space is marvelous, located in the former New York Times Building on 44th Street between 7th & 8th Avenues, directly across from Shubert Alley. New York Times had a great piece when they opened: In Times Square, a Place for Grand Exhibitions (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/04/arts/design/04disc.html)

Open 7 days a week
10am – 10pm

DIRECTIONS
A, C, or E train to 42nd Street
1, 2, 3, 7, 9, N, R, S or W train to Times Square
B, D, V, or F train to 42nd Street-Bryant Park
N or R to 49th Street
By Bus:

M42 or M50 cross-town to 7th Avenue
M11 or M16 to 42nd Street
ENTRY

When you purchase tickets, they are stamped with a specific entry time.
If you miss your slot, we will make every effort to accommodate you at the next available.
entry time

The last time of admission is one hour before closing.

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:12:34 +0000

Thanks. This sounds interesting and educational. Is this a guided tour? I was thinking of bringing my students.