Entertainment & Arts
Sated as we are by reviews of the past year and decade, it’s a relief to look ahead in 1990.
Jan. 7, 1990
Educators are mourning the fact that the Buena Park attraction must make way for a butterfly pavilion by Jan. 3.
Nov. 29, 2015
Premier Exhibitions Inc. announced Monday that it has worked out an arrangement with Buena Park to keep its “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” and “Bodies: The Exhibition” in the city for the next several months.
Jan. 17, 2016
The largest chunk retrieved from the doomed ship arrives in advance of an exhibit.
Aug. 31, 2008
The Museum of Photographic Arts will present an exhibition of 39 contemporary Soviet photographers and the San Diego Repertory Theatre will stage the U.S. premiere of a contemporary Soviet play as part of the San Diego Arts Festival “Treasures of the Soviet Union,” officials announced Tuesday.
June 7, 1989
Business
More than 100 years after the Titanic sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic, artifacts salvaged from the world’s most famous ship disaster are scheduled to be auctioned off.
July 11, 2017
Showing plasticized cadavers is fine, so long as exhibitors can prove the bodies were properly donated.
March 26, 2008
World & Nation
The city of Detroit announced plans to raise $6 million to build the world’s premier chimpanzee exhibit at the Detroit Zoo, featuring a jungle habitat complete with termite mounds.
Oct. 29, 1986
When Muhammad Ali arrived in Watts to attend a photo exhibit, the usual mob of photographers huddled around him.
Dec. 3, 1996
Travel & Experiences
About 200 pieces from the world’s most famous shipwreck went on display at an unlikely site Friday: the Georgia Aquarium.
Aug. 23, 2008