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SUMMARY:Science of Spirits\, Brews\, & Potions
DESCRIPTION:This event has passed\, but don’t worry — we’ll be back! Follow us on social media or sign up for our 21+ newsletter to be the first to hear when the next event is announced. \nFollow us: \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\nFriday\, October 2 | 6:30 pm - 10 pm | 21+\nStep into a night where science meets craft\, creativity\, and cocktails. Science of Spirits\, Brews\, & Potions is a 21+ experience that transforms the science center into an after-hours playground filled with interactive exhibits\, hands-on experiments\, and spirited discoveries. \nWhat to Expect: \nExplore the science behind your favorite drink\, then sample the results yourself.  This blend of education\, entertainment\, and spooky October fun makes for one lively\, adults-only night! \nTickets Include: \n\nTastings of specialty cocktails\, mocktails\, spirits\, wines\, and brews\nEducational demonstrations diving into distillation\, fermentation & more\nKid-free\, after-hours access to the science center\nShows in the award-winning Sudekum Planetarium\n\nDD tickets enjoy all the above except alcoholic beverage tastings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\nTickets:General Admission: $80Designated Driver: $50 \nMembers save $5.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen activities\n \n\n\nPotion or Poison? Put your senses to the test as you sniff\, examine\, and guess which mysterious plants\, mushrooms\, and herbal blends are a potion—or a poison! \nRubber Hand Illusion: Discover how your brain can be tricked into perceiving a rubber hand as your own\, shedding light on anomalous bodily disturbances \nVan De Graff: Prepare for a shocking encounter! The Van de Graaff generator builds up powerful static electricity\, sending sparks flying and making hair stand on end. \nGhost Bubbles: Summon a cloud of ghostly bubbles! Watch as dry ice transforms ordinary bubbles into eerie\, fog-filled orbs and explore the science behind sublimation while creating your own spooky spectacle! \nSpark of Life: Can you complete the circuit and awaken the machine? Use your body to close the electrical path and watch as the multimeter springs to life. \nTheremin: Make music without ever touching an instrument! Wave your hands through the air and summon eerie\, otherworldly sounds from the mysterious theremin. \nPepper’s Ghost: Is that a ghost… or just a clever trick of the light? Uncover the science behind this spooky illusion and discover that not all is as it appears! \nSpecial thanks to our activity partners: Vanderbilt Body\, Mind\, and Brain Lab & Nashville Nature Explorers \n\n\n\n\nTimed Activities\n \n\n\nTimed activities have limited capacity/ time slot.  Consider attending an early show or line up early to grab your spot.   \nPlanetarium Show: Cosmic Frights and Laser Lights | 7:30 pm\, 8:30 pm\, 9:30 pmExperience an electrifying journey through classic songs that capture the mysterious spirit of October\, as dazzling lasers dance across the planetarium sky. \nLive Science FIRE Show | 7 pm\, 8 pm\, 9 pmLearn about the chemistry of alcohol and discover which of your favorite liquors makes the best fuel.  \nFermentation\, Flavor & Science Spotlights Go beyond the glass with engaging\, science-driven discussions behind the drinks you love. \n\n7:15 pm | A talk from Vital Hard Seltzer\n8:15 pm | Honey\, Yeast & Magic: Inside the Science of MeadHoneytree Meadery is here to explore the science behind mead\, from the biology of fermentation to the chemistry that shapes its unique flavors\, aromas\, and character.\n9:15 pm | Sassafras: The Potion\, the Science & the BanA crash course in wild fermentation\, the untold history of Sassafras\, and why the FDA banned this potion \n\n\n\n\n\nSampling Partners\n \n\n\n\nBelle Meade Bourbon\nBetter Than Booze\nFords Gin\nHoneytree Meadery\n\n\n\nNew Heights Brewing Company\n\n\n\nPickers Vodka\nVital Hard Seltzer\nWild Roots\nMore to be Announced\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\nFood Available from Gypsy Crèpe Co & The Pepper Pott. Food Service opens at 6 pm \nFollow us on Facebook or Instagram to be the first to know when we announce participating alcohol partners\, food trucks\, and more. \nInterested in Volunteering? Sign up here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpecial thanks to our Science of Spirits sponsors:  \n     \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/science-of-spirits/
LOCATION:Adventure Science Center\, Nashville
CATEGORIES:21+ Events,Public Events
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SUMMARY:Fall into Science!
DESCRIPTION:Fall into Science!October 12-16Get ready for a week packed with hands-on STEM adventures! Campers will explore a variety of scientific fields\, including chemistry\, physics\, biology\, engineering\, and more through exciting experiments\, creative challenges\, and interactive activities. Perfect for kids who love to experiment\, create\, and discover\, this week is all about learning through play\, exploration\, and unforgettable STEM fun. Registration ClosedFAQsWhat time is camp?Camp runs from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM with check-in running from 8:30 AM  – 9:00 AM and check-out running from 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM. What if I can't make it to the check-in or check-out time?For an additional fee\, Before Care and After Care is available for those needing early check-in or late check-out. \nBefore Care runs from 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM. After Care runs from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Any camper dropped off before 8:30 AM or after 4:00 PM will be charged the respective Before or After Care fee. \nBecome a member to save! My Camper is starting Kindergarten. Can they join?Campers attending Adventure Science Center camp must be at least 5 years old and have entered Kindergarten to attend camp.   Should I pack a lunch and snack for my child each day?Adventure Science Center camp does not provide lunch or snacks. All campers should bring a snack with them each day and may either bring their own lunch or order food from our on-site STRATA Café. STRATA lunch orders must be completed and paid for on Monday morning for the entire week. Should I send my child with money for the gift shop?We do not encourage campers to bring money to camp. Their camp schedule does not include a stop in the gift shop. Cancellation PolicyWe understand plans change! Please review the following cancellation policies. \nSUMMER CAMP CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCancel before April 1st -  full refund minus $50.Cancel prior to Week 1 of camp -  50% refundCancel after Week 1 of camp starts -  no refund  \nNON-SUMMER CAMP CANCELLATION POLICY: \n28 days or more from the first day of the camp session - full refund minus $10.More than 14 days in advance first day of the camp session - 50% refundLess than 14 days from the first day of the camp session - no refund  \nRefund requests will be calculated from the delivery date of the request. Please email camps@adventuresci.org to request a refund.  Campers With Special NeedsWe are committed to creating an inclusive camp experience for every camper. We make every effort to support campers with a variety of needs\, though some accommodations may be beyond our capacity. If your child has specific accommodations\, needs\, or considerations\, please contact the Camp Office at (615) 401-5077. Our Camp Coordinator will follow up to discuss how we can best support your camper.  \n\nSubsidized Camp OpportunitiesAdventure Science Center is proud to offer subsidized camp registration fees to families that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP\, WIC) and the Families First/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs. How to Enroll: Fill out the subsidized camp request form here.Upload proof of aid at the end of the form\, then submit the form.The camp coordinator will contact parents in the order they apply to our subsidized camp opportunities. Subsidized camp registrations are available for single-day and week-long Camps. Spots are limited and provided on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://www.adventuresci.org/explore/fall-into-science-week-2/
LOCATION:Adventure Science Center\, Nashville
CATEGORIES:Camp
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