Science Central back to School Year Hours
Science Central returns to School Year Hours Science Central’s hours have changed! After a wonderful summer we are returning to School Year Hours. From now through next summer, our regular operating hours (excluding certain holidays) are: • Monday & Tuesday: CLOSED • Wednesday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Please note that Science Central will be closed for two weeks in September for our annual Fall Shutdown. This is the time of year where we close to the public to make repairs and install exhibits, and perform routine maintenance on our building. We will be closed to the public during the week and open on the weekends during the Shutdown: • Sept. 3 – 7: CLOSED • Sept. 8: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sept. 9: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. • Sept. 10 – 14: CLOSED • Sept. 15: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Sept. 16: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information about Science Central’s hours or admission prices, please visit our...
Sci-Fi Central returns with new experiences this October
Experience something new at Sci-Fi Central on Oct. 6! We are adding some new things to our annual science fiction and pop culture mini-convention this year, like a cosplay contest, new vendors and more! Join the cosplay contest to show off your costuming and makeup skills! The first place finisher in the contest will win a gift package of fun prizes, with second and third place finishers getting special recognition at the event. All cosplays must be family-friendly and follow all the rules & regulations. The deadline to pre-register is Sept. 30, and participants may register the day of the event if space is available. Bravas, Kona Ice, Ivy Tech’s Grasshopper, and Whip & Chill food trucks will be open in the Science Central parking lot for the event. There will also be other local merchandise vendors throughout the building with comics, collectibles, and more for sale! Do you and a group have a special presentation on a science fiction or pop culture topic? We want to invite you to be one of our panel discussions this year! Space is limited, but registrations are still open. Of course, our favorites are also returning this year The Midwest R2 Builder’s Club, Dagorhir, Harry Potter activities, Virtual Reality, and 501st Legion are all back for another great event! Sci-Fi Central is $9 for ages 3 and up, free for children 2 and under and Science Central Members. Tickets are available online for purchase in...
Science Central and Hop River team up for FrankenBrew
Science Central and Hop River Brewing Company have teamed up to bring you FrankenBrew, a two-part adult event! Join us for part one, The Lab, at Hop River Brewing on Sept. 10 for a behind-the-scenes look at the science of brewing. Then, help decide what goes into the new FrankenBrew! Now through Aug. 27, advance tickets for The Lab are $25. Prices will increase to $30 on Aug. 28 and be available until the day of the event or until sold out. Science Central will host part two, The Reveal, on Oct. 13. Participants in The Reveal will get to taste the FrankenBrew creation, as well as enjoy Frankenstein themed activities, FrankenTacos, and a special historical tour of Science Central. Advance discount tickets will also be available for The Reveal at a later date, so keep checking back! We hope to see you at this exciting community partnership...
Join Science Central for the next AWS Special Abilities Day
Science Central is excited to offer the next Special Abilities Day on Saturday, Aug. 18! Through the generous support of the AWS Foundation, this program is free to members of the community with special abilities.with pre-registration. Science Central will be open to the general public on Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special STEAM activities at this AWS Special Abilities Day will relate to Solar Science, and are made possible by the support of the Indiana Arts Commission, Arts United, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. In order to be inclusive of everyone in our community, Science Central makes the following modifications to exhibits and programming on Special Abilities Days: • Lower ambient sound levels • Increased light in areas that are usually dark • Access to listening devices • Less crowded environment • Extra staff on hand • Additional demonstrations with extra tactile stimulation • Access to a private changing table • Access to a quiet room For more information about AWS Special Abilities Days or to register, visit Science Central’s...
Tickets for Mixology: Battle of the Bartenders III now on sale
Now is the time to get your tickets to Mixology: Battle of the Bartenders III! Show your support for Science Central at our annual 21+ fundraiser on Nov. 9! Enjoy an evening filled with great food, cocktails, entertainment, a silent auction, and of course, science! Step back in time and come dressed in your best Roaring 20s attire for this year’s Speakeasy theme! Now through Aug. 31, take advantage of the advance discount ticket price. Not only will guests get a discounted ticket price, they will also get one extra drink ticket per person! Discount tickets are: • Single Adult: $55 • Includes 3 drink tickets • Couple: $110 • Includes 6 drink tickets • Group (6 people): $300 • Includes 18 drink tickets Tables are not included with your tickets, so don’t forget to reserve yours when you buy your tickets! Tables prices are: • Seats up to 6: $100 • Seats up to 8: $150 Click here to purchase tickets and tables! Sponsorship opportunities for Mixology are still available. To guarantee full sponsorship benefits, please pledge support by Sept. 15. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact us at development@sciencecentral.org or 260-424-2400 ext....
Books Come Alive: ACPL Personifies Diversity With The Human Library
The old adage “a book comes to life” will certainly ring true on August the 4th at the Allen County Public Library. Members of the community will have a chance to meet human “books” on display, as they each share their unique journeys. The event will bring together a diverse and collective group of people from different walks of life to inspire in-depth dialogue and conversation in a welcoming, intentional and inspiring atmosphere. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday August 4th, The Human Library will host more than 30 human books from our local community available to “loan out” for conversations and inquiries. There will also be panel discussions available for those who might not be as comfortable with checking out an individual “book”. Come out and be a part of Fort Wayne’s first Human Library and emerge a more informed, well-read citizen of Fort...
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