March 2010 Discover.e
Greetings friends!
What a great time to be a member at Imagination Station! We’re adding benefits all the time!
The latest NEW benefits are:
- Imagination Station members can now enjoy 10% off of your meals in the Atomic Café! Plan a day here at Imagination Station and enjoy the stunning river front view from the Atomic Café. The Café features weekly specials, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts and a spectacular grill – all at special I.S. member prices!
- Parking discounts are now available for members at all attended Kwik Park Parking lots, including one just a half block away on Summit Street! Bring your Kwik Park ticket into Imagination Station when you come and we’ll validate it for you, making you eligible for $2.00 off each time you visit!
- Family Plus members are entitled to FREE parking when you park in the REU Park lot on Superior Street. On your next visit, pick up a parking voucher at the Visitors Services Desk before you leave!
Joining Imagination Station just got easier!
Imagination Station is pleased to announce that new members can now join online! Simply follow the link provided below and open a world of imagination and exploration to the children in your life. It’s that easy! Of course, you’re always welcome to call us at 419-244-2674 to join or just stop in and see us! Becoming a member Imagination Station is easier than ever and with great benefits and special offers being added every day, there’s no better time to join!
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Coming Events
Now through May 2, 2010
The Big Draw
The Big Draw is a special addition we are making to Imagination Station that coincides with our new traveling exhibit Animation, featuring Cartoon Network, which focuses on the science behind cartoons. We are encouraging visitors to contribute to a large 4′ x 8′ community art piece.
Throughout the run of Animation (January 30-May 2, 2010), visitors will be prompted to draw their favorite cartoon, animate themselves or practice a little something that they learned while exploring the exhibits inside Animation. Sections of the artwork could be displayed in the Science Studio after the project is completed.
Exhibit Now Open!
Explore how art, math, science and technology come together in the exciting world of animation.
March 6 & 7, 2010
Make Your Own Comic Strip
with Comic Strip Artist, Brian Houdashelt
Bring the kids out and enjoy this unique comic strip workshop. Get hands on and draw your own cartoon to take home. Brian published his first weekly Web comic “Victor” from 2005 to 2008. He is a graduate of Davis College in Toledo and works as a professional graphic and web designer. He pursues his love of cartooning in his free time.
In Science Studio; 10am – 5pm on Saturday/Noon-5pm on Sunday
March 20, 2010
Mr. Etch-a-Sketch, Tim George
“Shake my hand, not my art” is a fitting motto for this unique artist. His canvas is the classic toy, the Etch-a-Sketch. Tim George, began his artistic career over 20 years ago as a way to entertain his hospitalized daughter and pass the time. George will be entertaining visitors with his natural wit and charm, educating them about the science of his art, and challenging kids of all ages to turn the knob on an Etch-a-Sketch while he demonstrates his talent.
10:00am-5:00pm in Science Studio
March 21, 2010
Mosaic Masterpiece, Stacy Marino
Learn how your eyes play with individual colors and blends them to become one big picture. Design a mosaic masterpiece with local artist and educator, Stacy Marino.
12:00pm-5:00pm in Science Studio
March 27, 2010
Scooby Doo Visits Imagination Station!
Bring your kids and your camera for this awesome experience. America’s most beloved pooch will spend the day roaming around Imagination Station, posing for pictures, shaking paws and signing autographs. Don’t miss this opportunity to hang out with this legendary pup!
10:00am-5:00pm
April 24, 2010
Astronomy Day
Start your out-of-this-world experience at Imagination Station exploring the daytime sky and all its glory with the Toledo Astronomical Association. Then venture over to Olander Park in Sylvania, where we will be helping visitors learn about the night sky by seeing it up close and personal.
1o:00am-5:00pm at Imagination Station
At Olander Park, time TBD (this is a Toledo Astronomical Association event)
April 25, 2010
Earth Day: Plants – The Green Machines
Local biology students will be on hand in Science Studio helping to educate our visitors about the earth using interactive activities.
10:00am-5:00pm in Science Studio
Now through June 27, 2010
Wise About Eyes
Wise About Eyes is designed to educate Ohio’s children and their caregivers about ways that they can keep their eyes healthy and safe. The exhibit is on display at Imagination Station through June 27, 2010.
Presented by Prevent Blindness Ohio and the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in partnership with the Ohio Association of School Nurses, the Opticians Association of Ohio, the Ohio Optometric Association, and the Ohio Ophthalmological Society. Funded by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Child and Family Health Services, Save Our Sight Program.
Looking for educational, fun toys?
Visit Science2GO!
“A World of Tynies” – Adorable tiny glass figurines of animals, from pigs to pachyderms and pandas to puppies for just $1.99!
Etch A Sketch – With world famous Etch-a-Sketch artist Tim George visiting us on March 20, Imagination Station has turned into Etch-A-Sketch Central! We have Pocket ($7.99), Travel ($12.99) and Original ($19.99) sizes to choose from.
Professional Cartoonist Kit – Further your exploration of Animation with Gene Hamms cartoonist kit complete with step-by-step instructions and an Animation studio! Just $21.99
Now on sale in Science2Go:
Gross out your friends with Buckets of Ooze or Buckets of Yuck! Now for 30% off while supplies last!
And don’t forget … an Imagination Station membership gets you 10% off at Science2Go, too!
