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More things to do Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:37PMTHEATER Top of Utah 'THE ALTOS: A LITTLE LOWER THAN THE SOPRANOS,' Hunt Mystery Theater, 7 p.m. Sept. 10, 24, Boccia's D'Italia, 1045 N. Washington Blvd., Ogden. $15/show, food available for purchase. 866-569-1482. Discount code for $2.50 off: hmnews. Additional shows and dates at a Sandy restaurant. www.huntmysteries.com . read more
More things to do Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:28PMTHEATER Top of Utah 'THE MUSIC MAN,' 7:30 p.m. daily, excluding Sundays, through Aug. 28, Rodgers Memorial Theatre, 292 E. Pages Lane, Centerville. $14-$17; $13-$15/seniors, $10/children. 801-298-1302. read more
Museums-San Francisco Through August 29 Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 3:29PMASIAN ART MUSEUM OF SAN FRANCISCO The Asian Art Museum-Chon-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture recently unveiled its new building in San Francisco's Civic Center.
Adults venture into Exploratorium After Dark Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 3:35AMWe checked out the Exploratorium After Dark last week, which featured an indoor climbing structure with a sign warning: "Don't drink and climb - you might spill your drink." The first Thursday evening of each month, the Exploratorium brings artists and... Exploratorium - Recreation - United States - Embarcadero - Science fiction
More things to do Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 7:11PMTHEATER Top of Utah 'THE ALTOS: A LITTLE LOWER THAN THE SOPRANOS,' Hunt Mystery Theater, 7 p.m. Aug. 13, Sept. 10, 24, Boccia's D'Italia, 1045 N. Washington Blvd., Ogden. $15/show, food available for purchase. 866-569-1482. Discount code for $2.50 off: hmnews. Additional shows and dates at a Sandy restaurant. www.huntmysteries.com . read more
Museums-San Francisco Through August 15 Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 10:02PMASIAN ART MUSEUM OF SAN FRANCISCO The Asian Art Museum-Chon-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture recently unveiled its new building in San Francisco's Civic Center.
Grade-appropriate tips on how to spend the last week of summer vacation Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 1:32AMHere are some ideas based on grade-level material for the last days of summer vacation, or weekends
Museums-San Francisco Through August 8 Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:00PMASIAN ART MUSEUM OF SAN FRANCISCO The Asian Art Museum-Chon-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture recently unveiled its new building in San Francisco's Civic Center.
More things to do Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 9:02PMTHEATER Top of Utah 'ALWAYS ... PATSY CLINE,' 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Caine Lyric Theatre, 28 W. Center, Logan. http://csa.usu.edu/olrc2009.aspx . $11.25-$25. 435-797-8022. read more
'Backyard Camp' is a great summer boredom buster Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 6:57AMYes, it's less than a month into summer vacation and already the natives are getting restless. With a little imagination, parents can create summer fun for their kids by hosting Backyard Camps '” loosely organized activities that will amuse parents and kids alike.
Eye Openers: What's hot around the bay this week Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 2:09AMEye Openers: What's hot around the bay this week
This week Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 2:21AMS MUSIC The Singing Heart "The Singing Heart," a celebration of the power of music to move our hearts, is the Ragazzi Boys Chorus' send-off show for its tour of eastern Canada. Music will include "If Music Be the Food of Love," with text by William... Canada - Music - Food of Love - Arts - Singing
Museums-San Francisco Through June 27 Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 6:14PMASIAN ART MUSEUM OF SAN FRANCISCO The Asian Art Museum-Chon-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture recently unveiled its new building in San Francisco's Civic Center.
Learning science is hands-on fun with new Gateway museum exhibit Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 2:25AMCHICO -- Grab, view, turn, thump, crank — these are some of the skills needed to experience the new exhibits at the Gateway Science Museum.
Museums make learning cool Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 2:23AMIf you're hankering to see a tornado up close, head to San Francisco. Tsunamis? Chicago's your town. Or, in Philadelphia, see your heart from the inside out. Today's hot exhibits are super-interactive, with health and environmental themes.
From aerodynamics to bounciness, baseball teaches physics Sunday, June 6, 2010 @ 12:53AMThe host team of every major league baseball game must keep 12 dozen baseballs at the ready.
Exploratorium celebrates 40 years Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 2:30AMBlinded by science: Experimentation has certainly paid off for the Exploratorium. The beloved interactive children's science museum is celebrating its 40th anniversary as it prepares a major move to new, larger, state-of-the-art digs along the Embarcadero at... Exploratorium - Museum - Embarcadero - Science museum - United States
Mobile children's museum to take root next-door to Schulz museum in Santa Rosa Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 1:24AMBy MARY CALLAHAN THE PRESS DEMOCRAT A five-year bid to find a permanent home for Sonoma County's mobile Museum on the Go has landed the fledgling children's museum a site among extremely provident neighbors.
Mobile museum finds home Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 1:24AMBy MARY CALLAHAN THE PRESS DEMOCRAT A five-year bid to find a permanent home for Sonoma County's mobile Museum on the Go has landed the fledgling children's museum a site next door to the Charles M. Schulz Museum, which itself stands next to Snoopy's Home Ice on West Steele Lane in Santa Rosa.
Around town: Science at the heart of Bohn fair Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 3:30PMStudents took part in a science fair today for the first time at Bohn Elementary school.
The history channeler: David Kahn Sunday, May 16, 2010 @ 2:07AMSan Diego has one type of museum that neither San Francisco or Los Angeles does, and David Kahn is proud to share this point with you. He’s talking about the San Diego History Center, which he oversees in his role as director of the San Diego Historical Society.
Exploratorium presents the science of baseball Saturday, May 15, 2010 @ 7:32AMFifth-grader Lety Cavlan got a baseball autographed by Giants player Mark DeRosa on Friday at San Francisco's Exploratorium, where the lanky outfielder gave lessons on the science behind baseball to more than a hundred small and very excited fans. Lety, who... San Francisco - Baseball - Exploratorium - Mark DeRosa - Sports
SeaWorld Among U.S. Theme Parks Opening New Rides and Attractions in 2010 Tuesday, May 11, 2010 @ 3:34PMSeaWorld San Antonio Adds a New Show, "Azul: Lure of the Sea." By Rachel Rosenberg Alexandria, Virginia - As summer approaches, vacation plans begin, and 400 amusement parks across the United States open their gates, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) releases its annual preview of new rides and attractions. "Our guests love to have new experiences at their ...
Liam's List: April 9th, 2010 Friday, April 9, 2010 @ 1:34PMGreetings pleasure seekers, This week's list features 10 cool things to do when the family comes to town. My brother and family is currently visiting from Winchester, England so here are some of the places and "must do's for my out of towners during their week long stay in our beautiful Bay Area. Nothing beats being a tourist in your own back yard. One more "must do," encourage a friend with a ...
San Francisco Bay Guardian Wednesday, March 24, 2010 @ 1:40PMEvents listings are compiled by Paula Connelly. Submit items for the listings at listings@sfbg.com . For further information on how to submit items for the listings, see Picks.
No threat seen to science centres from internet Tuesday, March 23, 2010 @ 11:10AMDespite the huge power of computer search engines, internet-based learning does not threaten the future of science centres and museums, Dr Goery Delacote, one of the world's leading science centre directors, says. read more
‘Storms’ set a new path for science exhibits Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 9:10AM‘Grandest thing we’ve ever done,’ It isn't exactly alchemy, but the Museum of Science and Industry has taken a shallow pool of water, some ultrasonic vibrating devices and 22 powerful fans to create what it hopes is a blow-you-away exhibit.
Tech Museum president sees paycheck rise as revenues fall Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 7:50PMMuseum directors defend Peter Friess' salary, arguing he has made hard decisions in tough times.
This week Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 2:35AMS MUSIC Bobby Caldwell Take your sweetheart to listen to swing-era music and timeless classics performed by Bobby Caldwell and His Big Band. Caldwell has been a singer and songwriter for 30 years. His songwriting skills have not only won accolades for...
THIS WEEK / Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 2:28AMS MUSIC Bobby Caldwell Take your sweetheart to listen to swing-era music and timeless classics performed by Bobby Caldwell and His Big Band. Caldwell has been a singer and songwriter for 30 years. His songwriting skills have not only won accolades for...
En route to the Olympics, stay and play in Bellingham's revitalized downtown Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 11:44PMBELLINGHAM, Wash. - Sandwiched between mountains and water, this college town is blessed with a heck of a front and back yard, one of the state's top cities for outdoor enthusiasts. ...
Exploratorium founder Frank Oppenheimer dies Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 2:38AMHere's a look at the past. Items have been culled from The Chronicle's archives of 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago. 1985 Feb. 3: Frank Oppenheimer, the distinguished physicist who founded San Francisco's famed Exploratorium, died in his Sausalito home Feb. 2...
Lyon Street, Marina district, S.F. Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 2:50AMLyon Street, Marina district, S.F.: In celebration of its rebirth following the 1906 earthquake and fire, the completion of the Panama Canal and the 400th anniversary of Vasco Nuñez de Balboa's discovering the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco turned 635 acres... San Francisco - Panama Canal - 1906 San Francisco earthquake - Pacific Ocean - Marina District San Francisco California
Charles Townes Honored During Celebration Of Laser's 50th Birthday Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 4:09PMWhat would life be like without the laser? No DVDs, no precision laser surgery, no high-speed optical communication, no laser light shows over the pyramids at Giza.We have a lot for which to thank Charles Townes, UC Berkeley professor emeritus of physics and 1964 Nobel Laureate in physics.
MEDIA ADVISORY Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 3:01PMWHAT: A 50th-anniversary exhibit on the laser, highlighted by a free public talk by Nobel laureate Charles Townes, who conceived the idea of a laser in the 1950s.
Charles Townes honored during celebration of laser's 50th birthday Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 1:44PMThe Lawrence Hall of Science is hosting a 50th-anniversary exhibit on the laser, Jan. 23-25, highlighted by a free public talk on Jan. 25 by Nobel laureate Charles Townes, who conceived the idea of a laser in the 1950s.
Sweetening drinks can be a science Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 1:49PMGin that bruises, 500-year-old secret recipes and miracle hangover cures. The world of cocktails is rife with myths and misinformation. As we slowly move out of the Dark Ages and into the cocktail Enlightenment, bartenders are starting to use scientific...
Profiling Frank Oppenheimer Friday, December 25, 2009 @ 1:22PMAuthor K.C. Cole writes about physicist and Exploratorium-founder Frank Oppenheimer in Something Incredibly Wonderful Happens. Cole, a friend of Oppenheimer's, digs into FBI files and personal memories to describe the complex man also called the "Uncle of the Atomic Bomb." Originally broadcast Aug. 7, 2009.
Feature story: Models in motion Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 11:14AMThe "Meccano-Mania" exhibit at the Museum of American Heritage in Palo Alto opened a few minutes ago, but Charlie Pack is still making adjustments. ==B Photos and video by Veronica Weber/Palo Alto Online.== by Be'eri Moalem
Coyote Point Museum rebels against mothballs Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 9:08PMSAN MATEO — Three years after nearly closing its doors because of a 30 percent drop in attendance, the Coyote Point Museum is now seeing more visitors and more revenue, and it’s looking forward to the future.
The Curious Society Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 2:55PMA group wants to create a Tucson science center that has no link to the UA or the city by Mari Herreras In the industrial neighborhood south of Ajo Way, just down the street from Tucson Electric Park, imagination and science are coming together inside the walls of a plain-looking steel structure. This is Joe O'Connell's Creative Machines, where designers, precision machinists and carpenters work ...
Exploratorium director chooses films that speak cinematic language Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 8:45PMSAN FRANCISCO — Liz Keim, the director of the cinema arts program and senior curator at the Exploratorium, has been working at the museum since 1977. How do you decide what films and exhibits to feature?
Fisher: Learning to tinker Monday, November 30, 2009 @ 5:02PMToday's tinkerers are tomorrow's inventors. That's the idea behind the new interactive "Tinkering" exhibit for kids at the Coyote Point Museum for Environmental Education in San Mateo.
Neuron Chamber Mimics Brain Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 6:15PMThe Neuron Chamber, on display at San Francisco's Exploratorium, is an interactive, electro-kinetic sculpture representing the form and function of neurons in the brain.
The Exploratorium's Adult-Only Playground Monday, November 9, 2009 @ 1:41PMA rare tourist and child-free Thursday night option in the City.
Visual, Perceptual Tricks Bamboozle Brain Thursday, November 5, 2009 @ 3:01PMWired.com heads to San Francisco's Exploratorium to see four exhibits that explore the effects of visual illusions and perceptual phenomena.
Exploratorium Embarcadero Exploration Gets Serious Wednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 2:32PMThe Exploratorium's move up the Embaracadero has received another enthusiastic thumbs up.
Learning through play: 'Magnets, Motors and the Mind' mixes science, fun Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 1:08AMCombine the magic of magnets, engaging motors and the amazing mind of a child and you have the newest exhibit to open at...
At 40, Exploratorium still leads in hands-on science Sunday, November 1, 2009 @ 10:15AMSAN FRANCISCO — Legend has it that one day in the fall of 1969, Frank Oppenheimer was standing in the cavernous Palace of Fine Arts, tinkering with one of the exhibits he had invented for the hands-on science museum he had long dreamed of opening.
Halloween events around the bay Sunday, October 25, 2009 @ 2:34AMSaturday is Halloween, when creeps, ghouls and zombies appear in force. As always, the Bay Area is pumping new blood into the holiday. Here are a few mind-numbing events for the coming week: The Creature: A new type of Frankenstein's monster is shambling onto...