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May Science after Dark at Museum of Discovery – Science of Botany!

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may2014 mod scienceThe April showers have brought May flowers.  And for some of us, the May flowers have brought seasonal onset allergies. Tonight at the Museum of Discovery, it is the monthly Science After Dark feature for adults.  This month explores the Science of Botany.

There will be information on pollinators, hops, gardening, agri technology and more. If you love gardening, flowers or locally-grown foods this one is not to be missed!

The program runs from 6pm to 8pm at the Museum of Discovery. It costs $5, but is free to Museum Members.  If you attend several of these a year as well as visit the museum once or twice, you MORE than make up your membership fee.

Summer is here, take your kids to the museum.  If you don’t have kids, borrow some from a friend, neighbor or relative — you’ll be their hero.  Or just go by yourself – the Museum of Discovery offers activities and exhibits designed to engage literally all ages.

Luck and Probability are on the bill for Science After Dark this month

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4 cloversBecause of Spring Break travels on the last Wednesday of the month, this month the Museum of Discovery has moved their “Science After Dark” adults only event to the third Wednesday. This month, they explore “The Science of Luck and Probability.” (With brackets being filled out all over for basketball tournaments, as well as Oaklawn still in full swing, a discussion of luck and probability is HIGHLY timely.)

Push your luck at our monthly adult program, Science After Dark! What is the probability of winning the lottery? You’ll learn the equation along with other odds that are and aren’t in your favor. If you are a fan of math, gambling or are just plain unlucky, you are sure to have a great time at Science After Dark. It is a great chance to explore the museum’s exhibits and enjoy downtown Little Rock.

There will be a cash bar and pizza for sale by the slice from Damgoode Pies.

Wednesday, March 19 from 6-8 p.m.
@ Museum of Discovery

Ages 21 and older

Cash Bar Available

Admission: $5 per person; members FREE

Science of Passion tonight at the Museum of Discovery

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Feb 14 SAD-01This monthly event is for the grown-ups. Why? Because, science is fun…at any age! Science After Dark provides visitors the opportunity to have fun and learn about science in a unique setting. Museum educators pick a science-related topic and build an entertaining, interactive evening around it. You never know what will sprout, pop, fizzle, or glow. We invite you to discover the science of having fun.

 

February Science After Dark

Science is for Lovers

The Science of Passion

Wednesday, February 26

6-8pm

  • Enjoy chocolate and cheeses
  • Wine with Jay Bruno
  • The Physiology of Passion & Arousal
  • Aphrodisiacs, Man- we’ll explore the myths and facts behind aphrodisiacs (foods and herbs said to enhance your passion) as well as anaphrodisiacs (mood-killers)
  • A heart dissection
  • Circuit Bloxxx- building circuits for adults only!
  • Love and Robots- with I-MOD, the museum’s robot
  • We’ll also show a film series by Isabella Rosselini that explores the romantic habits of the animal kingdom through performance art.

 

Cash bar and pizza sold by the slice

Admission: $5 per person; members FREE

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Science of Good and Bad Habits is focus of January Science after Dark

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scienceafterdarkThe Museum of Discovery’s monthly adults-only Science After Dark explores “The Science of Good and Bad Habits ” this month.

The new year often brings a resolve to try new things or break harmful practices. This month the event explores the science behind habits.  There will be junk food experiments, demonstrations about nicotine, recycling and much more!

Damgoode Pies will sell pizza by the slice and Juanita’s will provide a cash bar

Wednesday, January 29 from 6-8 p.m.
@ Museum of Discovery

Ages 21 and older

Cash Bar Available

Admission: $5 per person; members FREE

Watch this month’s Science After Dark video 

Science after Dark occurs the last Wednesday of each month from 6pm to 8pm. Museum educators pick a science-related topic, and develop an event around it. The event is for ages 21 and older.

It is a great chance to explore the museum’s exhibits and enjoy downtown Little Rock.

November Science After Dark: Science of PI(E)

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Usually the Museum of Discovery’s SCIENCE AFTER DARK takes place on the final Wednesday of the month. Because that is Thanksgiving Eve, they have moved it to the final Tuesday in November.
In honor of Thanksgiving, the Museum of Discovery’s monthly adult event, Science After Dark, will focus on the science of pi as well as pie.

  • Enjoy pi-centric math activities as well as a pi-based art project
  • Learn the secret to the perfect pie crust with Rock Town Distillery
  • Get a pie thrown in your face
  • Participate in a pie eating contest
  • Learn about the latest dough recipe from Damgoode Pies
  • Enjoy complimentary pie from local bakeries

Damgoode Pies will sell pizza by the slice and Juanita’s will provide a cash bar
Tuesday, November 26 from 6-8 p.m.
@ Museum of Discovery
Ages 21 and older

Cash Bar Available

Admission: $5 per person; members FREE

Science After Dark Tonight

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scienceafterdarkThe Museum of Discovery’s monthly adults-only Science After Dark explores “The Science of Fear” this month.  With this being the Halloween season, tonight, Wednesday, October 30 from 6-8 p.m. the program is looking at fear.

Face your fears as your learn the science behind fear.  (And for some people when they were in school, a fear WAS science.) There will be creepy live animals, a phobia tent, spooky films, insect eating (optional) and UAMS students will discuss two conditions that affect the way the brain and body process fear.

They’ll also be a costume contest so wear your Halloween best!

Tickets are $5 or free for members. There will be a cash bar.

Science after Dark occurs the last Wednesday of each month from 6pm to 8pm. Museum educators pick a science-related topic, and develop an event around it. The event is for ages 21 and older.

It is a great chance to explore the museum’s exhibits and enjoy downtown Little Rock.

 

Adults can go “Back to School” with Science after Dark tonight

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scienceafterdarkaugust13The Museum of Discovery’s monthly adults-only Science After Dark goes “Back to School” this month.

Tonight, Wednesday, August 28 from 6-8 p.m. the program is celebrating back to school with a trip to fifth grade. They will have some hands-on science activities that you’ll remember from elementary school along with a few other things you once learned but have probably since forgotten.

And because no back to school themed event would be complete without a homage to the cafeteria, there will be a signature drink called a hot tater toddy. We might even have a cafeteria lady serving up some grub.

Tickets are $5 or free for members. There will be a cash bar.

Science after Dark occurs the last Wednesday of each month from 6pm to 8pm. Museum educators pick a science-related topic, and develop an event around it. The event is for ages 21 and older.

It is a great chance to explore the museum’s exhibits and enjoy downtown Little Rock.