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 Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Birch Aquarium at Scripps Announces Lineup for Summer Green Flash Concert Series Concerts feature Matt Nathanson, Heartless Bastards, Steve Poltz and more Scripps Institution of Oceanography / University of California, San Diego Wednesdays: May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19 5:30-9 p.m., Ages 21+ General admission: $27 pre-purchase ($130 season pass), $32 at the door Tickets on sale now! 858-534-4109 or online  Green Flash concerts are held on Birch Aquarium's Tide-Pool Plaza. The concert series, which kicks off May 16, combines live music with panoramic ocean views on the aquarium's stunning outdoor tide-pool plaza. Savory happy-hour appetizers, craft beers and wines are available for purchase. Keep an eye out for a real "green flash," a rare optical phenomenon caused by refraction of light as the sun sets on the horizon. All concerts are general admission and standing-room only. Discounts for season passes and Birch Aquarium members are available. Admission includes the concert, entrance to all aquarium exhibits and parking. Green Flash concerts are made possible by 102.1 KPRi FM, Gordon Biersch Brewery & Restaurant, Stellar Solar, San Diego County Toyota Dealers, Jackson Design & Remodeling and Korbel California Champagne: Celebrate Responsibly. Wednesday, May 16 Performer: EVE SELIS Five-time San Diego Music Awards winner Eve Selis blends many styles of American music into a high-caliber musical cocktail. Take a powerhouse band, lay a foundation of solid rock hooks, then add soaring pop melodies and a dash of alt-country twang and you've got Eve's brand of infectious Roadhouse Rock. Wednesday, June 20 Performer: NEEDTOBREATHE (with Damon Castillo Band) This South Carolina-based quartet led by brothers Bear and Bo Rinehart has a fervent following. The band is known for its impressive vocals, rhythmic swagger, sweeping sonics, and self-penned, hard rock anthems.  Matt Nathanson Wednesday, July 18 Performer: MATT NATHANSON Known for hits "Come On Get Higher" and "Faster," singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson's heartfelt lyrics and perfect blend of folk-rock style create the perfect soundtrack to a California summer evening. Wednesday, August 15 Performer: THE DUNWELLS Striking an organic blend between acoustic and electric roots, UK band The Dunwells' music feels both excitingly fresh and warmly familiar. AND Performer: THE HEARTLESS BASTARDS Texas-based band The Heartless Bastards' eclectic, energetic and distinctive sound is marked by singer-songwriter Erika Wennerstrom's remarkable voice, at turns primal and pleading, heartfelt and heroic. Wednesday: Sept. 19 Performer: STEVE POLTZ We just can't seem to get enough of this guy. Playful singer-songwriter and San Diego legend Steve Poltz returns for a clever, creative and fun-filled evening. Always quirky and unpredictable. About Birch Aquarium at Scripps Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public exploration center for the world-renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the aquarium features more than 60 habitats of fish and invertebrates from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest to the tropical waters of Mexico and the Caribbean. An interactive museum showcases research discoveries by Scripps scientists on climate, earth and ocean science. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, Birch Aquarium welcomes an annual attendance of more than 400,000, including 42,000 school children. Location: 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, Calif. Phone: 858-534-4109 Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily Website: http://aquarium.ucsd.edu Directions: From Interstate 5, exit at La Jolla Village Drive. West one mile. Left on Expedition Way. # # # Note to broadcast and cable producers: University of California, San Diego provides an on-campus satellite uplink facility for live or pre-recorded television interviews. Please phone or e-mail the media contact listed above to arrange an interview.
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