Darwin: heading to a town near you.

The article discusses various worldwide events examining the life and work of naturalist Charles Darwin. Events include a journey retracing Darwin's five-year voyage across the southern oceans aboard a replica of his vessel the Beagle, exhibitions at various museums including "Darwin" at London's Natural History Museum, until April 2009, and musical performances including "Age of Wonders," by composer Michael Stimpson premiering January 21, 2009 in London.