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The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery Introduces Camp in a Box

May 21, 2020 By Lisa Grigsby

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery presents an exciting new camp program that bridges the gap for parents and teachers interested in helping youngsters learn in these challenging times.

Camp is an experience that allows children to explore topics that interest them, interact with others that also share those interests, and allows them to be kids and have fun!

The Museum’s Education Department organized a new, compelling summer enrichment program—Camp in a Box!

Camp in a Box is offered in two formats for a week of science investigations that are completed at home. The Basic Kit provides the materials and directions needed to allow a camper to work at their own pace independently, without the need of a computer.

“Our museum has been increasing the depth of our content and
our ability to deliver quality audio/visual experiences over the
past year. We are well positioned to ramp up quickly to be able to serve more children and families during this time,” acknowledged Dayton Society of Natural History President and CEO, Tracey Tomme.”

The Digital Kit includes everything in the Basic Kit, as well as a live interaction with an instructor, other campers that are enrolled, and special experiences tailored to their camp theme. It also includes field trips, behind the scenes adventures, and other opportunities of learning and discovery each day. All this is completed through their computer’s webcam. Camp in a Box can be shipped directly to your home, or can be picked up from the Museum.

“I believe the need for distance learning experiences will continue well beyond the virus. Our goal is to create and deliver over the internet and out of the box, programs that are just as engaging as being here in person,” added Ms. Tomme.

Registration for Camp in a Box is now open,
and includes a special member’s only discount. Scholarship opportunities are also available, and information is available on the Museum’s website.

Visit the museum website at BoonshoftMuseum.org, or call 937.275.7431 for more information.

Explore The Science Behind Some Of Your Favorite Spirited Concoctions!

April 18, 2013 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

Put a spark in your Saturday and spend the evening with young professionals as you explore the science behind some of your favorite spirited concoctions. Celebrate science in style as you sip signature drinks while masterful “mixologists” explore the physics, chemistry, and temperature that transforms your standard bar beverage into a classy cocktail with a scientific twist.

With a flair for fun and a passion for exploration, the Boonshoft Museum invites you to experience out-of-this-world digital technology in the Boonshoft Museum’s Science Theater, witness experiments that ignite in the DO-Lab, and meet the sometimes weird, always wild animals of the Discovery Zoo, all while mixing it up with your friends and fellow creatives.

$20 is the admission and that includes food and your first beer/wine. The menu will be provided by some of our favorite Dayton restaurants, including: Beef O’Brady’s, Lucky’s, Pizza Factory, and Dayton Racquet Club.
Featured Spirit: Bluecoat Gin

Other fine spirits:
Bak’s Bison Grass Vodka
888 Scotch
Concannon Irish Whiskey
James E Pepper Rye
Dos Lunas Tequila
Black Roberts Spiced Rum

Menu:

Lucky’s:
Tequila Chili

Dayton’s Original Pizza Factory:
Assorted Specialty Pizzas

Beef O’Brady’s:
Assorted Sandwich Wraps, Chips & Salsa

Dayton Racquet Club:
Gougeres hors d’ ouevres (cream puff filled with mascarpone)
In addition, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery’s Associate Board will provide a Dessert Extravaganza, so be sure to bring your sweet tooth!

Jane’s Best Bets (3/9 – 3/13)

March 8, 2011 By Dayton937 1 Comment

Photo Credit: Alli Shillito

Daylight Savings Time is this coming weekend. As we spring forward, we’ll all have one less hour to have fun, so that just means you’ll have to be more efficient in packing as much fun as you can into the week! To help save some time, I’ve done some of the planning for you!

On Wednesday, find out what Skype is by heading to Welcome to the World of Skype at The Learning Center at Miami Valley Research Park. This is a perfect way to connect with a friend or loved one who lives far away. Speaking of connections, if you work or volunteer for a non-profit, you will want to attend 19 Ways to Use Social Media to Connect With Your Donors at the Dayton Metro Library’s main branch. Sick of cooking the same old meatloaf? Attend the Cooking Class: Small Plates From Around the World at the Greene County Career Center to “spice” things up! Or, learn the basics at UD’s ArtStreet for Basic Cooking Skills with Jim Owens. It’s only $10 for community members! At the Trolley Stop, be sure to not drink too liberally for the Drinking Liberally – Dayton event, in which you will be able to discuss politics with others who are interested in the topic. If drinking makes you drowsy, then get some caffeine and make your way to the Victoria Theatre to see The Drowsy Chaperone.

On Thursday, head to the PNC 2^nd Street Market for the Fresh Summer Wrap Demo. Afterwards, you will be able to fix your own for lunch. Make reservations to attend the Mardi Gras Creole Wine Dinner over at the delicious McCormick & Schmick’s. At A Taste of Wine, attend their 2 Cheeses & A Chocolate Fondue Wine Tasting. Join other young professionals in the Dayton region at the Generation Dayton Thirsty Thursday at Harrigan’s in Kettering. And if you would like to see some very talented young dancers, head to Wright State for their Dance Concert 2011.

Carroll Fish Fry

On Friday, eat some of the amazing pizza at Oregon Express as part of their Half-Price Pizzas. Attend the first fish fry that is officially in Lent – the Carroll High School 26th Annual Alumni Irish Fish Fry. Looking for a historically accurate, multi-course dinner from the 19^th century? Attend the Tavern Dinners: End of Winter Feast at Carillon Historical Park…I’m hoping that “historically accurate” does not mean that the food itself is well over a hundred years old. If you find that you’re tickled pink, head to Pinkalicious-The Musical at Town Hall Theatre. Other theater options include the Xenia Area Community Theatre’s Old Time Radio Show II at the Kettering Health Network Theatre, Beyond Therapy at the Dayton Playhouse, Little Women at Wright State University, Mid-Life, The Crisis Musical at Beavercreek Community Theatre, and The Drowsy Chaperone at Victoria Theatre. All you Celtic music lovers should make plans to see the band Solas as they perform at Kuss Auditorium. And if you love the Dayton Philharmonic, be sure to get tickets to see Russian Giants at the Schuster Center.

On Saturday, there will be great things going on at the PNC 2^nd Street Market. Take the kids so they can enjoy the Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss celebration. Also, while there, join in the festivities as it is also St. Patrick’s Day at the Market! There will be live Irish music as well as Irish dance demonstrations. While you’re downtown, be sure to head to Fifth Third Field for the Dragons Box Office Opening so that you can get the best tickets for the season! For all those who would like to learn how to sew, register for the Workshop: Do-It-Yourself Sewing at the Dayton Art Institute. I definitely would benefit as I can’t sew worth a darn! All you artist wannabes will want to attend the Saturday Art Classes at K12 Gallery for Young People. If you know a teenager, encourage him/her to attend the Boonshoft’s shamROCK 2011, for an evening of live music, dancing, laser tag, prizes, and much more! There are a wide variety of theater options, including The Drowsy Chaperone (Victoria Theatre), Pinkalicious, The Musical at Town Hall Theatre, Old Time Radio Show II at the Kettering Health Network Theater, Beyond Therapy at Dayton Playhouse, Little Women at Wright State University, and Mid-Life, The Crisis Musical at Beavercreek Community Theatre. If you love black tie events, you will want to attend the Opera Guild of Dayton’s 2011 Opera Ball, whose theme this year Come Fly with Me. The event will take place at the Wright Brothers Airport. Have a wonderful time at Cars & Cabernet, a fundraiser to benefit the Epilepsy Foundation of Western Ohio. It will be an evening of fine wine, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and exquisite automobiles! If you’d prefer a more low-key evening that will support a “God” cause, attend the Holy Trinity Fish Fry. Some musical options for Saturday include The Bluegrass Blowout featuring The Special Consensus at Centerville Schools Performing Arts Center and the Dayton Philharmonic’s Russian Giants at the Schuster Center. And if you love dance, be sure to attend the Dance Concert 2011 at the Schuster Center.

On Sunday, make time to catch one of the shows you didn’t have an opportunity to see earlier in the weekend: Beyond Therapy (Dayton Playhouse), Little Women (Wright State), The Drowsy Chaperone (Victoria Theatre), Mid-Life, The Crisis Musical (Beavercreek Community Theatre), Old Time Radio Show (Xenia Area Community Theatre at Kettering Health Network Theater), or Pinkalicious, The Musical (Town Hall Theatre). Want to get out in the great outdoors? Learn the Fundamentals of Skating at RiverScape. If you’re a write and prefer to stay indoors, attend Books & Co.’s Second Sunday Free Writers’ Workshop–How To Break Into Publishing. And finally, watch some amazing dance performances at Wright State’s Dance Concert 2011.

And now it’s time for the Dumb Joke of the Week. Drum roll please…

A seamstress went to the doctor. The doctor asked her, “How are you feeling?” She replied, “Ah, so so.”

These are just a few best bets from the DMM Calendar. There are plenty more events listed there, so if you haven’t, I encourage you to check it out today! Also, if you have an event to share or promote, please submit it– it’s great marketing and better yet, it’s FREE! And finally, if you have a dumb joke to share, I’m all ears!

Have a great week Dayton!

Boonshoft’s Pub Science Series Continues with the Science of Beer

September 13, 2010 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery continues their monthly Pub Science speaker series with a lecture on beer brewing by one of the area’s foremost authorities on the subject.

Mike Schwartz, owner of Belmont Party Supply and Brewtensils, will present “The Art and Science of Beer Brewing” on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 7:00 p.m. at Blind Bob’s in the Oregon District.

Schwartz’s “world-recognized” beer store consistently ranks in the top 25 stores nationwide by respected craft beer websites ratebeer.com and beeradvocate.com. He opened Brewtensils, an equipment and supply store for making beer, wine and cheese, in Oct. of this year and conducts various introductory classes aimed at the beginning home brewer.

“I’ll talk about yeast and how it affects your beer,” says Schwartz regarding Tuesday’s presentation.

The Pub Science series, which began in December, was created as a fun way for anyone to learn about science and technology in a relaxed, informal setting. Previous topics discussed were nanotechnology and forensic science.

Pub Science is held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. There is no cover charge for the event however, donations are accepted.

For additional information, please call (937)275-7431 or check our event calendar!

Boonshoft Museum’s Pub Science Series Explores Nanotechonolgy

February 5, 2010 By Dayton Most Metro 1 Comment

Concept of micro-bug repairing red blood cells

Imagine a world where microscopic organisms roam the human body, devouring harmful cholesterol and fats within the bloodstream.

Now envision a scenario in which super-small enzymes are deployed to quickly and safely consume hazardous materials like oil spills or nuclear wastes.

Sounds like something out of a movie or a sci-fi novel, right?

Well, science fiction is rapidly becoming science fact as nanotechnology is poised to transform the worlds of medicine, health care and consumer electronics.

P. Terry Murray, Ph.D

Explore the technology that will make this possible with nanotech expert P. Terry Murray, Ph.D. Murray, a scientist at the University of Dayton Research Institute. He will be the guest speaker for the next “Pub Science” presentation, a monthly series of informal learning programs sponsored by the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery.

The series, which kicked off last December, was created as a fun way for anyone to learn about science and technology in a relaxed, informal setting. Previous topics discussed were cryopreservation and forensic science.

Pub Science-Nanotechnology is Feb. 9 UPDATE Feb. 16 , at Blind Bob’s in the Oregon District. The lecture begins at 7 p.m. and will continue until all audience questions are answered.

Admission is free, though donations are encouraged.

Come out and discover why bigger is not always better!

Pub Science Series – Nantotechnology

Feb. 9 @ 7p.m.

UPDATE: Feb. 16 @ 7p.m.

Blind Bob’s, 430 East 5th Street
Dayton, OH 45402-2912
(937) 938-6405

Pub Science is held on the second Tuesday of every month.