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Event on Friday, April 1, includes a discussion on “Wild Harvesting”<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

with\u00a0<\/em>live music by headliner Girlpool<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n


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Los Angeles, CA<\/strong>\u00a0(March 8, 2022) \u2014 After two years of a virtual program, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) is bringing a refreshed onsite experience to its visitors with this season\u2019s\u00a0NHM First Fridays: From Seeds to Psychedelics<\/strong><\/a>, featuring live music, eclectic DJs, thought-provoking discussions, signature cocktails, and more.<\/p>\n

This year, First Fridays returns to the roots of well-being, reawakened with new ideas drawn from ancient ways. From foraging to fungi, seeds to psychedelics\u2014and all things plant-based\u2014this season will look at how scientists, activists, and artists are utilizing the power of plants and fungi to save us.<\/p>\n

On\u00a0Friday, April 1<\/strong>, groove to an outdoor set by\u00a0DJ Spi\u00f1orita<\/a>. Then, in the Museum\u2019s iconic North American Mammal Hall, listen in on\u00a0Wild Harvesting<\/strong>, a discussion about foraging moderated by\u00a0Dr. Yewande Pearse<\/a>, a neuroscientist and science communicator. What are the first steps and some common pitfalls to watch out for? Discussants will look at the wisdom of Native American foraging traditions for guidance in bringing this ancient practice to our modern lives.\u00a0Dr. Pearse will be joined by\u00a0Heidi Lucero<\/a>, an American Indian Studies Lecturer; and\u00a0Pascal Baudar<\/a>, naturalist and forager.<\/p>\n

After the discussion, the fun will continue at the outdoor Main Stage with the criticially acclaimed\u00a0Girlpool<\/a>, and opener New Yorker\u00a0Grace Ives<\/a>. Plus, enjoy food and drinks in the Nature Gardens and explore the Museum after-hours.<\/p>\n

This event is free for members and $20 for the public, with advanced reservations recommended. Online reservations are available now. For more information and to RSVP, visit\u00a0NHM.ORG\/firstfridays<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Returning for another season is First Fridays media sponsor KCRW. Event partner is IAMSOUND, INC.<\/p>\n

As part of NHM\u2019s commitment to health and safety, the museum is implementing a number of measures. In accordance with the L.A. City Municipal Code Ordinance, all eligible patrons (currently 12+) are required to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test performed within 72 hours. Visitors 18+ must also show a valid photo ID. Guests should stay home if they are experiencing any of the symptoms of COVID-19. All guests are encouraged to wear a mask except while actively eating or drinking. To see NHM\u2019s full list of safety guidelines, please visit:\u00a0NHM.ORG\/covid-19-safety-guidelines<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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2022 First Fridays: From Seeds to Psychedelics
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Friday, April 1, 2022
\nWild Harvesting<\/p>\n

<\/strong>Free RSVP:\u00a0<\/strong>bit.ly\/FirstFridays0422<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

DISCUSSION<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Wild Harvesting \u2013 6:30 pm
\n<\/strong>With Heidi Lucero, American Indian Studies Lecturer and Pascal Baudar, naturalist and forager. Moderated by Dr. Yewande Pearse.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/strong>What are the first steps and some common pitfalls to watch out for? We\u2019ll look at the wisdom of Native American foraging traditions for guidance in bringing this ancient practice to our modern lives.\u00a0
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Heidi Lucero<\/a>\u00a0(Acjachemen and Mutsun Ohlone)<\/strong>\u00a0is an American Indian Studies Lecturer at California State University Long Beach, Tribal Chairwoman for the Juane\u00f1o Band of Mission Indians Acjachemen Nation, and a Native artist. The revitalization of traditional practices has brought her a greater connection with the environment and the traditional lands of her people.<\/p>\n

Pascal Baudar<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a writer, naturalist and a self-styled \u201cculinary alchemist\u201d currently travelling North America in an RV to research wild edibles and new culinary uses through traditional methods of food preservation. He is the author of three bestselling books:\u00a0The New Wildcrafted Cuisine, The Wildcrafting Brewer<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Wildcrafted Fermentation<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Moderator\u00a0Dr. Yewande Pearse\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>is a neuroscientist and science communicator. She has dedicated over 10 years of research to understanding rare genetic brain disorders at both King\u2019s College London and The Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA. Her communication work includes hosting Sound Science on Dublab Radio and Inside Biotech, a podcast from Biotech Connection Los Angeles. She has also worked with Headspace, Seed, Deem Journal, NAVEL, Fathomers, Massive Science, TEDMED, and more.<\/p>\n

DJ LOUNGE<\/strong><\/p>\n

DJ Spi\u00f1orita<\/a>\u00a0– 5 pm
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A unifying force in Los Angeles’ music community, Spi\u00f1orita has gone on to make a name for herself throughout the world. For the past decade, she has hosted her own radio show, Casual Play, which is broadcast internationally through NTS radio. Lately, she has brought her multigenerational open-format style to new audiences through her engaging performances on Twitch.<\/p>\n

Headliner:\u00a0Girlpool<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Avery Tucker and Harmony Tividad have been making critically-acclaimed music as Girlpool since they were high schoolers, scurrying around Los Angeles\u2019 all-ages concert spaces and skipping class to play gigs with their friends. Now in their mid-20s, Avery and Harmony started making songs that feel as complex and mysterious as the experiences that have shaped this tumultuous era of their lives. The brand new full-length Girlpool album Enter Forgiveness finds the duo embracing weirdo-pop decadence without sacrificing the poetic curiosity that has always made their music so absorbing.<\/p>\n

Opener:\u00a0Grace Ives<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

New Yorker Grace Ives makes music, and her bio reads, “She is good at it. She writes short songs. Her doctor says she is 5 foot 1 and three quarters. Grace has a lot more music to share with you. Grace is young and life is long.”<\/p>\n

DIGITAL ART POP-UP<\/p>\n

<\/strong>Junior High Los Angeles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Junior High is a non-profit 501(c)3 community arts space prioritizing the safety and expression of female, queer, nonbinary, and artists of color. Our physical space, publication, podcast, and other ventures function on principles of radical empathy, equity, and mutual aid.<\/p>\n

UPCOMING FIRST FRIDAYS DATES<\/strong>\u00a0(full schedules to be announced):<\/p>\n

For this season\u2019s First Fridays Connected 2022, NHM returns to the roots of well-being, reawakened with new ideas drawn from ancient ways. From foraging to fungi, seeds to psychedelics\u2014and all things plant-based\u2014this season will look at how scientists, activists, and artists are utilizing the power of plants and fungi to save us.<\/p>\n

Friday, May 6, 2022: Plant Powered
\nFriday, June 3, 2022: Seed Sovereignty
\nFriday, July 1, 2022: Mushroom Magic<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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