Wayne Sorensen has become incredibly well known for his impeccable taste in acquiring some of the finest mineral specimens we've seen. This February, Wayne will put on exhibit some of these outstanding specimens from his personal collection.
Join Wayne on Saturday, February 5, 2011 from 10AM to 4PM as he presents his collection and answers any questions.
Join us on Sunday Evening as Dr. Pezzotta shares with us, in words and pictures, some of these exciting stories that most people only dream of.
Dr. Federico Pezzotta is the Curator of Mineralogy at the Museum of Natural History in Milan, Italy and one of the most knowledgeable people in the world on the mineralogy of Madagascar.
Saturday Collector Day is an all-day event where we invite a special guest to display their private mineral collection in the lobby of the Westward Look Resort. Our special guest is on hand throughout the event to answer any questions, meet anyone coming by our just chat the time away.
The Sunday Evening Program is one of the best opportunities for people to learn, first-hand, some of the real-life stories and perspectives behind these incredible minerals. This Sunday's program features Edward Swoboda and his legendary history.
Saturday Collector Day is an all-day event where we invite a special guest to display their private mineral collection in the lobby of the Westward Look Resort. Our special guest is on hand throughout the event to answer any questions, meet anyone coming by our just chat the time away.
The Sunday Evening Program is one of the best opportunities for people to learn, first-hand, some of the real-life stories and perspectives behind these incredible minerals. Each year, we assemble a special panel of seasoned experts to share their thoughts, stories and experiences in their pursuit of minerals.
Al and Sue Liebetrau have collected rocks, minerals and fossils for over 50 years. They enjoy displaying in shows and have won numerous awards, including the Desautels, Lidstrom, and Romero trophies and national championships in the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.
Come join Al and Sue this Saturday for a chance to check out their award-winning collection!
This Sunday's event features the Pederneira Mine. Just the mention of it gets mineral collectors around the world salivating... especially tourmaline-lovers. Some of the finest, most delicate tourmalines the world has ever seen have come out of this legendary mine, deep in the heart of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
This Saturday's Collector Day features Raquel Alonso-Perez. Raquel is the Curator of the Harvard University mineral collection, which houses some of the finest mineral specimens in the world. This fantastic collection has a history of over 200 years and it will surprise and shock you.
This Sunday, the Second Generation is coming out front to share their stories, experiences, and thoughts on the changing mineral world, as they've seen it throughout the years.
This is a perspective that is truly unique, as each of these presenters has at least two generations of experience under their belts.
