Science Museum of Virginia Events

MUSEUM EVENTS and Programs
Unless otherwise indicated, Museum events are included with exhibits admission.

	Relic-ly Speaking – Meet Artist Chuck Scalin Wednesday, May 16, 1 pm Peruse the newest exhibit in Café Portico and meet the artist - internationally known Chuck Scalin. He is professor emeritus and former assistant chair of the Communication Arts + Design Department at Virginia Commonwealth University. His work has been exhibited in the United States, Europe and Asia for the past 40 years. He is a faculty member at the Studio School of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
	LiveSky: Venus and its Transit Friday, May 18, 6 pm Venus is getting ready to take its last trip across the sun in our lifetimes! Museum scientists introduce you to the transit of Venus as you discover this planet’s weather – some of the most interesting in the solar system. The actual transit of Venus – when Venus appears to move across the face of the sun – will be June 5 and may be seen in our area starting a 6:04 pm until the sun sets at 8:28 pm, weather permitting. The next transit of Venus will be in 2117! After the event, weather permitting, we will point telescopes up into the vastness of space. *LiveSky* is $5 or free for members
	Member Preview – Body Worlds & the Brain Thursday, May 24, noon-8 pm Museum members get a first chance to explore human anatomy, physiology and health. Body Worlds features 12 actual human bodies that have been preserved through the process of plastination, as well as more than 150 specimens. This exhibition shows the complex nature of our physical composition and gives us a better understanding of how diseases and negative lifestyle choices impact the body. It combines the latest neuroscience findings, demonstrating discoveries of brain development, function, performance and improvement. Body Worlds is sponsored in Richmond by HCA, Health Diagnostic Labs and Virginia 529. Purchase advance tickets at 804.864.1400 or at www.smv.org. Member tickets are $7.50. Traumatic Brain Injury: Is the Die Cast at the Moment of Impact? Wednesday, May 30 6 pm Special Opportunity to see Body Worlds & the Brain. Tickets are available by calling 804.864.1400 or by visiting www.smv.org. Advance tickets are $14 for ages 4-12 and 60+ and $15 for ages 13-59. Tickets for members are $7.50. 7-8 pm Presentation You’ve heard a lot on the news about concussions — the most common traumatic brain injury — and the importance of getting treatment. Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of death and disability in young adults and affects more than two million Americans each year. Meet Dr. John Povlishock, internationally recognized as an expert who has revolutionized medical understanding of traumatic brain injury. Because of him, doctors now know that traumatic brain injuries do not stop after the initial damage – it can take several hours before a brain shows irreversible damage. Povlishock chairs the Anatomy and Neurobiology Department on the Medical College of Virginia Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University. Please call 804.864.1400 to reserve a seat. The presentation is free.
	Spring N2 Summer Saturday, June 16, 9:30 am – 5 pm It's our favorite time of the year — all kinds of outdoor science along with everyone's favorite summertime treat — ice cream! Come and watch huge eruptions of our Mentos geyser tube demonstrations as we take science outside. Featuring live music and entertainment, get your face painted as you enjoy all the activities this special event has to offer while you enjoy the sunshine! Included with Museum admission or free for members.
	Cultsha Xpo Saturday, June 23 Join us for an exciting day of science, art, history and family fun. Explore Science Museum of Virginia exhibits and support your favorite organizations using CultshaBucks. Sponsored by Richmond Culture Works. Free.
	Mad Science Summer Camp Monday, June 18-Friday, August 31, 9 am-4 pm Before and After Care available 8:30 am-5:30 pm Join us for a summer filled with adventure, excitement and tons of fun at the Mad Science Summer Camps at the Science Museum of Virginia! You can become a spy in the Secret Agent Lab, build your own awesome robots in Red Hot Robots, explore five different sciences in Super Duper Science Sampler, unlock secrets of roller coasters, rockets and race cars in Mechanical Marvels and More! or meet challenges in an inventors camp called Eureka! Visit www.madscience.org for schedule and registration for these one-week sessions for students.
	Lunch Break Science Wednesdays, noon-1 pm Pack a lunch and join us. Museum scientists and others share easy to understand information on a wide range of science topics. Free. Download schedule. May 23 - Wasted Light, Stolen Night: An Introduction to Light Pollution, presented by Certified Virginia Master Naturalist Laura Greenlief. May 30 – Big Bang Acoustics, presented by Mark Whittle, Astronomy Professor, University of Virginia & Ander Mikalson, Artist, Virginia Commonwealth University. June 6 – You Won’t Believe Your Eyes – Amazing Facts about the Body’s Most Complex Sensory Organ presented by optometrist Dr. Amanda Paull. June 13 – Virginia Fish Passage and Shad Report presented by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Fish Passage Coordinator Alan Weaver. June 20 – Weathering the Storm: Battling the Axis and the Elements on D-Day presented by National D-Day Memorial Operations and Education Vice President April Cheek-Messier. June 27 – My Brain … My Magnificent Motherboard presented by Brain Injury Association of Virginia Executive Director Anne McDonnell.

Community Events
Third Annual Greater Virginia Bridal Show
Sunday, June 3, 1-5 pm
Visit with Richmond’s finest wedding vendors, sample food and desserts, and see a stunning designer runway show by Alfred Angelo as you plan your perfect wedding. Sponsored by Virginia Bride Magazine and the Science Museum of Virginia. For more information and to register online, visit http://www.vabridemagazine.com/local-bridal-show.php. $7

HCA’s Family Palooza
Saturday, June 9, 11 am-3 pm
Get ready for lots of action including speed pitch and batting with the Flying Squirrels, sports with the University of Richmond Spiders, skills training and soccer with the Kickers and a chance to meet local heroes while you tour fire trucks, helicopters and other service vehicles. The day includes cooking demonstrations, face painting, live music and juggling and magic with Jonathan Austin. Have your picture taken with a mascot such as Nutzy, Kickeroo or the Richmond Spider. Family Palooza is hosted by HCA Virginia’s Spirit of Women Network. For more information visit http://hcavirginiahealthsystem.
com/central-va/spirit-of-women/index.dot.

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