American Museum of Natural History's Junior Council Kick-Off Event September 20, 2011

The Junior Council kicks off its 2011-2012 season on Tuesday, September 20, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm, with a private screening of Tornado Alley and a cocktail reception. Narrated by Bill Paxton (Twister, Titanic), this 43-minute film follows two teams on separate missions to encounter the birth of a tornado and gain new insights into these extraordinary and cruel forces of nature. Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and his crew attempt to capture the first up-close images of a tornado, while the scientists of VORTEX2, the largest tornado-research project ever assembled, work to understand exactly how tornadoes form in order to predict where they will strike and provide better warnings to those at risk.

Tickets to each event are $80 in advance or $100 at the door. For reservations or information on joining the Junior Council, please call 212-769-5986 or email jcmembership@amnh.org. Proceeds from each event help support the Museum’s educational and scientific programming.