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Star Wars Exhibit On-line Journal
August 28, 2006
WOAH! How did the summer go by so fast! Star Wars is here at COSI for ONLY one more week, and we're selling out regularly, especially on the weekends. COSI has decided to extend hours and will be open until 9pm this Friday through Monday, so be sure to see the exhibit before it goes to Oregon. Buy tickets in advance and be prepared to wait in lines to see real props and artifacts from all six Star Wars films.
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August 7, 2006 - View Photos!
COSI did a promotional partnership with the Carnegie Library in Washington Court House, Ohio. Many children came together to produce sculptures of TIE Fighters and an R2-D2 for public display at the library. The kids were excited and a big thanks goes out to the Carnegie Library for their help and support of COSI's mission.
The Star Wars exhibit truly inspires young generations and creates a genuine interest in science and technology. Be sure to experience the exhibit at COSI until September 4, 2006... it's going to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry next.
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July 24, 2006 - View Photos!
What a great turnout this past weekend! Star Wars sold out at 1pm... our Box Office staff helped almost 3,000 visitors, sold over 100 memberships, and got the line wait time down to only 15 minutes! We are going to have many more sold out days, so be sure to get your tickets in advance on-line and check out our Visitor Tips!
For the teachers and other educators out there, COSI's Teacher Resource Fair is next Tuesday, August 1st. Get the help and tools you need for your classroom. Teachers always receive FREE COSI admission.
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July 18, 2006 - View Photos!
We're having a great July here at COSI! We just finished displaying our Science of Big Machines, where visitors played on and with construction equipment after their Star Wars journey; watch for Farm Days July 26th!
We opened our doors on July 13th for a special Member & Donor Only event, where our families got to exclusively explore Star Wars and COSI after hours. Thank you to everyone who helped during the event!
We also have had many sold out days this month, and August is going to be busy... be sure to get your tickets in advance on-line!
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June 29, 2006 - Tips for a Great Visit
The summer is flying by! July 4th is only a few days away, and Columbus is preparing for the Red, White, & Boom annual fireworks show. This means that COSI is closed on July 3rd & 4th this year. The fireworks are launched in COSI's backyard near the Scioto River, so we're in the "danger zone."
We've compiled a few helpful tips to help you avoid lines, save money, and have a less stressful visit. Take a look!
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June 21, 2006 - View Photos!
So much fun the Star Wars exhibit is! Our summer camps began this week and continue all summer. It's really exciting to see all of the kids playing and learning in the exhibit. We also received our photos from our Media Preview! View Photos of Star Wars artifacts and Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman with Darth Vader!
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June 15, 2006 - View Photos!
We're having a great first week! Our Will Call Check-in for on-line ticket purchases have been really quick and smooth. This past weekend Star Wars was sold out, which means that the exhibit met its capacity levels. To guarantee an admission ticket and fast check-in, buy your tickets on-line. View Photos of the Box Office, Will Call, & store!
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June 12, 2006 - View Photos!
Thank you to everyone who attended this year's Gala and for supporting COSI's educational programs. We're getting great feedback from visitors on the Star Wars exhibit. If you have a fun story or comments, give us a call or email.
View Photos of visitors playing in the exhibit, while they explore science and discover fun!
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June 5, 2006 - View the Rebelscum.com Photo Gallery of the Exhibit
HUGE thank you to the 501st Legion-Ohio Garrison and the Rebel Legion for their dedication and contribution to COSI's opening weekend of the Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination exhibit. Fans of all ages were truly amazed by the Legions who emersed visitors in the Star Wars Universe. Thank you for your support!
Left-click picture to enlarge (Left photo is 1,428K & Right photo is 1,490K)
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June 3, 2006 - View Opening Photos!
Imperial and Rebel forces ensured all visitors felt the power of the Dark Side during the Midnight Opening event. We were worried earlier today about the weather, but it turned out great! Hundreds of visitors and VIP guests enjoyed all of the games, festivities, and special appearances, by the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, Jeremy Bulloch, and Star Wars Exhibit Developer Ed Rodley.
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The entire weekend is packed with special appearances and fun, so buy your tickets in advance on-line or miss flying in hyperspace!
View 40 photos of the Midnight Opening and come visit COSI & Star Wars!
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June 2, 2006 - View X-wing Photos!
Tonight is the Midnight Opening! At 11:59pm, COSI will open it's doors to unveil the Star Wars universe. You can buy tickets on-line until the event starts!
We held our press conference yesterday for local media. In addition, actor Jeremy Bulloch, who portrayed Boba Fett, arrived last night and went on a media tour this morning. Meet him tonight at the Midnight Opening and get
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his autograph! In the mean time, exhibits techs have finally installed the X-wing in our Atrium & Lobby area to see before you travel to the second floor to enter the Star Wars exhibit. Reserve your exhibit entry time by purchasing your tickets in advance on-line.
Read COSI's feature article on STARWARS.com!
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May 29, 2006 - View Photos!
What an exciting weekend! Take a sneak-peak at Darth Vader, Yoda, Mace Windu, Chewbacca, and other Star Wars movie models. The opening is only 4 days away, and we're feeling the pressure. Be sure to pre-purchase your tickets on-line!
View photos to check out our progress.
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May 26, 2006
Our team has been working hard with our media partners to finish the Star Wars exhibit 30-second TV commercial. Finally, it's ready to go, and here's an exclusive. Watch the commercial and buy your Midnight Opening tickets... one time-slot is already sold out!
To save and watch: Right-click and choose "Save Target As..." Quick-time recommended.
May 25, 2006 - View Photos!
There are 26 exhibit photos featuring Darth Vader's helmet, Wookiee costumes, and our COSI team preparing gifts. The outdoor banners were hung last night. Only a few more days to opening... 1,000 lucky people get to attend the Midnight Opening! Tickets are going fast and only sold on-line.
View photos to check out our progress.
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May 24, 2006 - View Photos!
There are 22 pictures in this update, as we unloaded the semis, prepared stormtroopers, and built engineering design labs. Stay tuned tomorrow for photos of the Wookiee costumes and Darth Vader's helmet being set up for display!
View photos to check out our progress.
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May 23, 2006
Nine semi trucks arrived as planned dropping off all of the Star Wars movie artifacts, display cases, interactives, and other exhibit parts. We've been working day and night to get all of the crates into the gallery. In the mean time, our Marketing Department finished the radio commercial with C-3PO actor, Anthony Daniels! It will air on the radio locally over the next couple of months.
To save and listen: Right-click and choose "Save Target As..."
May 18, 2006 - View Photos!
Couldn't resist another journal entry today! We've made great progress at completing the Millennium Falcon cockpit and hallway. Maybe we should hire droids to complete the repairs to this ship!
View photos to check out our progress.
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May 17, 2006 - View Photos!
We've been working hard to install the Millennium Falcon and the Robot Theater. We even started construction on the Star Wars store. There are 9 semi trucks coming this week with more!
View photos to check out our progress.
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May 15, 2006 - View the Photo Series!
The first three semi trucks arrived this week with the Robot Object Theater and the Millennium Falcon. The Falcon is a full-sized replica of the ship's cockpit - as we put it together we kept expecting to turn around and see Han Solo or Chewbacca!
April 28, 2006
Our lightsabers are here! We ordered some toy lightsabers as props for the exhibit, and now we can't resist playing. We are training our Box Office team to deal with the long lines we expect this summer to help our visitors maximize their COSI experience.
April 19, 2006
Our designer, Jerry, has been working on a plan for the hallway leading to the Star Wars entrance, which includes flat graphics of C-3PO, R2-D2, and the stormtroopers.
The windows and lights will be blue to create a cool "other-worldly" effect. Elizabeth, our a/v technician, will be installing sleeves of blue gel over the 120 fluorescent lights along the hallway - one at a time!
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April 12, 2006
We installed an air line to run the Airchair. This is a fun exhibit - you get to drive a chair powered by air. It's similar to the idea for Luke's landspeeder from Episode IV, as well as the other "hovercraft" technology you see in the Star Wars movies. The landspeeder used in Episode IV - A New Hope is also in this exhibit - it's the first time it's ever been on display!
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April 4, 2006
The Death Star was less scary than all these exhibit floorplans, truck pack diagrams, artifact crate pack lists, and electronic diagrams. Our crew is ready, though. We've been doing the pre-planning - figuring out things, like where all the electrical drops will be.
Since we don't have that many electrical sockets on the wall, like you have in your house, we have to drop electrical cables from the power in the ceiling. Getting all those power cords set up ahead of time is really going to help the installation go faster.
March 21, 2006
We're planning to display Star Wars trivia graphics in the hallway. Yesterday was spent on www.starwars.com and other sites, looking up everything from the inspiration for Chewbacca to how the space battles were designed and filmed.
Our Exhibit Producer's favorite is the "Classic Moments" part of the site, with all the behind-the-scenes stuff. That's what's neat about the exhibit, too - it's got a lot of behind-the-scenes interviews, maquettes, and models.
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March 15, 2006
This week has been crazy! We’re trying to coordinate the shipping - it takes 12 semi trucks to carry Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination. There are archival supplies to buy, to handle the Star Wars artifacts.
These are amazing, unique objects like Obi-Wan's light saber, Leia’s “thermal detonator,” and models of both the Rebel and Empire ships. They’ll get here soon, and we’ll have to carefully unpack and condition each object before they go in their display cases.
February 2006
Erik, one of our exhibit designers at COSI, has been working with Boston to create the floorplan for G2. The exhibition has two
main themes – "getting around" and "robots & people." In designing the floorplan, we’re trying to keep most of the transportation exhibits in one area, and the robot exhibits in another area.
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With all the display cases, airchair, robots, other interactives, and two theaters, it's a real challenge making them all fit! The exhibit will have a set visitor capacity to ensure everyone is safe and can fully experience and enjoy the exhibit.
January 2006
Star Wars is coming! But before we can install Luke’s Landspeeder, Darth’s helmet, C-3PO, or R2-D2, we have to figure out where they’re going to go. Star Wars is a big exhibition – over 10,000 sq ft... about the size of 2½ high school basketball courts! |
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We only have one exhibit gallery large enough to fit the exhibit, so Star Wars will go into Gallery 2 (G2) on the second floor. It’s the same place Titanic was, if you were here last summer. Our next step is to figure out where all of the individual exhibit components will go.
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