| June 2007 |
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SPECIAL SUMMER HOURS - COSI is open 7 days a week NOW through Labor Day!
Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 12pm-6pm.
Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm and Sunday, 12pm-6pm.
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| ANIMATION featuring the Cartoon Network OPENS June 9, 2007 Ever wonder what it takes to bring cartoon characters to life? Find out in COSI’s newest traveling exhibition, Animation featuring the Cartoon Network. Learn how art, math and science come together to create superheroes, virtual worlds and spectacular special effects. Open at COSI June 9 through September 3, 2007. Presented locally by M/I Homes, and supported by American Dairy Association Mideast with promotional support from Pepsi and Domino's Pizza and media support from WBNS 10TV and The Columbus Dispatch. |
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| DINOSAURS ALIVE! 3D OPENS June 9, 2007 The pre-historic age comes to life on COSI’s 7-story Extreme Screen. Dinosaurs Alive 3D! is a global adventure of science and discovery – featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Cretaceous “reincarnated” life-sized for the Extreme Screen. Narrated by Michael Douglas this film features spectacular animation and a live-action story that joins renowned paleontologists from the American Museum of Natural History and their graduate students in the field as they uncover new fossils – including the remarkable discovery of what may be the oldest dinosaur ever found in North America. |
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| Member & Donor Preview: Animation & Dinosaurs Alive! 3D Saturday, June 9, from 5–8pm Explore Animation, see Dinosaurs Alive 3D on COSI’s 7-Story Extreme Screen, and try out hands-on activities and family challenges – all in one action packed evening. Only a few spots remain – advance reservations required by calling 614.228.COSI. |
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| The Columbus World War II Roadshow - WOSU@COSI Saturday, June 23, 2007 WOSU will host The Columbus WWII Roadshow at WOSU@COSI on Saturday, June 23, 2007. Everyone is invited to bring World War II photos, letters, souvenirs, and mementos and share the family stories about them. All of the stories will be videotaped and used on a website WOSU is developing to tell how World War II affected people in Ohio (ohiowarstories.org). Some of the stories will be included in a television program that will air in September. For those attending the Roadshow, we ask that you let us know what time you’re coming and what you will be bringing. To RSVP, call WOSU at 614-292-9678, or e-mail wosu@osu.edu. |
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| Family Friday Night presented by National City Bank June 29, 2007 from 5pm-9pm Featured film: Dinosaurs Alive! 3D COSI stays open late for family-friendly affordable fun the last Friday of every month! Extreme Screen films are just $3 for COSI Members. Bring bathing suits and towels to this Family Friday Night for WET AND WILD OUTSIDE SCIENCE! Includes the science of squirt guns, bubbles, and COSI quicksand (weather permitting)! Promotional support provided by Columbus Parent magazine. |
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| Member & Donor Overnight Experience: HOLLYWOOD: Lights, Camera, Science! Friday, July 6, 5pm – Saturday, July 7, 10am How do 3-D movies work? How are computers used in film-making? What is chromakey? From cutting edge technology to the mystery of how our brains perceive the world around us, explore the science of special effects from every angle! See Dinosaurs Alive! 3D and explore Animation featuring the Cartoon Network. Price is $35 per person. Call 614.228.COSI to make your reservation by June 23. Includes dinner, snack, and light breakfast. A minimum number of reservations is necessary for event to be held. |
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| Preschool Workshop: Dinosaurs! Wednesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, OR Saturday, June 30th 10am - 12pm OR 2pm - 4pm Dinosaurs! A preschool favorite - dinosaurs, fossils, digging, and more dinosaurs. Learn how to be little paleontologists as we explore these fascinating creatures! Specifically designed for children ages 3–5 years (not yet in kindergarten) and their favorite adult to explore the world around them (adult accompaniment required). COSI Members: $15 per child per session. Non-members: $20 per child per session. Adult admission is free. Advance registration required by calling 614.228.COSI. View more Preschool Workshops |
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| Family Workshop: Animation Saturdays, June 9 OR 16th 10am-12pm OR 1:30-3:30pm Develop character(s) as you uncover the secrets of perception and optical illusion! COSI Members: $30 for one adult/child pair; $15 each additional person. Non-Members: $50 for one adult/child pair; $25 each additional person. Advance reservations required by calling 614.228.COSI. |
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| The Ultimate Two-Day Family Workshop: Amusement Park Science for Families Friday, June 22 (10am to 3pm) AND Saturday, June 23 (7am to 10pm) Explore all things moving in this fast-paced family workshop of physics fun! On Friday, spend the day at COSI discovering the science of motion and the physics behind thrill rides. Finish the two-day experience with a trip to Kings Island, where we'll put our knowledge to the test and take a behind-the-scenes tour of Kings Island's fan favorite, The Beast, with a certified ride engineer! COSI Members: $100/person; Non-Members: $125/person Price Includes Transportation and Kings Island Admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance reservations required by calling 614.228.COSI. |
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| Special Offer to Forward to a Friend! Now that summer’s here and the kids are out of school, it’s important to keep good nutrition in mind while looking for fun ways to keep children entertained. When parents encourage a healthy, 3-A-Day of Dairy diet, and make a $15 Kroger purchase of milk, cheese, or yogurt between June 11 and July 8, they will receive a special offer for a free COSI youth admission with the purchase of an adult admission. To let your COSI non-member friends know about this opportunity, just follow this link: www.drink-milk.com/cosi And Something for Members Too! Are you looking for ways to be sure your kids maintain a healthy diet? Follow this link to sign up to be a 3-A-Day Mom: www.drink-milk.com/signup. You’ll receive the Get 3! e-newsletter, delicious dairy recipes your family will love, healthy eating tips, and great advice from other moms. |
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| NEW! "Walking with Dinosaurs - The Live Experience" at Value City Arena COSI Members Save $5 per person! August 22-25, 2007 "Walking With Dinosaurs - The Live Experience" takes audiences on a journey through the 170 million year history of the largest animals ever to roam the planet. Save $5 on select tickets with this special offer for COSI Members. |
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| Visit Member Discounts for MORE special offers, including: ~ Save $2 on admission to the OPTIC NERVE Exhibition at the Columbus Museum of Art ~ 50% Discount on Cirque du Soleil Corteo tickets (show runs through June 10) ~ Discounted daypasses to Fort Rapids Indoor Waterpark ~ 50% off general admission at Boonshoft Musuem of Discovery |
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Contact Membership: call 614.228.COSI or email membership@mail.cosi.org
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