Ken Burns Film Preview 'THE NATIONAL PARKS' in Martinez September 19, 2009

MARTINEZ HOSTS ONLY EAST BAY EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW OF KEN BURNS' PBS DOCUMENTARY "THE NATIONAL PARKS" - Free Screening Event & Reception to Feature John Muir Descendents

John Muir, America's most famous and influential naturalist and conservationist, who lived in Martinez from 1890 until his death in 1914, will be celebrated with a special preview screening of the new Ken Burns documentary series, THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA'S BEST IDEA. The preview screening will be held on Saturday, September 19th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Alhambra High School Performing Arts Center in Martinez, CA.

The one-hour film features John Muir's enormous contribution to the establishment of the National Park Service and is set against the most breathtaking backdrops imaginable. The evening will include a presentation by John Muir's grandson Ross Hanna and an introduction by Martha J. Lee, superintendent of the John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez.

All attendees are invited to a catered reception in the theatre lobby immediately following the screening where guest speakers, Muir descendants and those organizations presenting the preview will be available for questions. This event has been made possible through the generous underwriting of Shell Oil Products U.S., and in association with the John Muir Association, KQED Public TV, National Parks Service, City of Martinez and the Martinez Unified School District.

The event is free to the public; reservations are required and space is limited. To reserve your seats online, please visit www.MartinezChamber.com. Or for more information, call 925-228-2345 or email [email protected]. The Alhambra High School Performing Arts Center is located at 150 E. Street, off of Alhambra Avenue in Martinez.

This unique preview screening of Ken Burns' momentous film highlights the importance of Muir's contribution to the nation, and his Martinez home at the John Muir National Historic Site as one of America's treasures.

FREE - Space Limited, RSVP Online NOW!

Official Website: http://www.martinezchamber.com