OPENING GALA FOR LOST EGYPT: ANCIENT SECRETS, MODERN SCIENCE
Get a sneak peek of the Science Center’s newest exhibition and enjoy an evening of Egyptian-themed fun

December 10th, 2012

WHAT:
Unearth the mysteries of Egypt at Great Lakes Science Center’s gala to celebrate the opening of their newest special exhibition, Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science.

The Egyptian-themed evening will include cocktails, a themed-plated dinner with guest speaker Dr. John S. Nolan of Ancient Egypt Research Associates, access to tour the exhibition before it opens to the public, photo opportunities with themed-décor, including a live camel and belly dancers, and a special showing of the OMNIMAX film, Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs.

Guests will receive complimentary parking in the attached garage. Themed-attire is welcome.

This event supports Great Lakes Science Center’s mission to engage visitors through fun, interactive experiences that stimulate curiosity about and encourage understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

WHEN:
Saturday, January 26, 2013
6 – 10 pm

WHERE:
Great Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114

COST:
$250 for an individual ticket, which includes reception, plated dinner, presentation and an open tour of the exhibition. Sponsorships are available.

RSVP:
Tuesday, January 15, to Kathy Grant at grantk@glsc.org or 216-696-4521

Media is invited to attend. Visuals include belly-dancers, a live camel, costumed-guests, exhibition tours and Egyptian-themed food, drinks and décor.

Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science was developed by COSI in cooperation with the Science Museum Exhibit collaborative and was built by the Science Museum of Minnesota. Artifacts are on loan from the Brooklyn Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences. Photography © 2008 Brad Feinknopf.

Media Contact:
Kristen Glaspell
Marketing & PR Manager
216-696-3823
glaspellk@glsc.org

About Great Lakes Science Center
Great Lakes Science Center is one of the nation’s leading science and technology centers and home to Northeast Ohio’s NASA Glenn Visitor Center. Its mission is to engage visitors through fun, interactive experiences to stimulate curiosity about and encourage understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. It features hundreds of hands-on exhibits, themed traveling exhibits, daily demonstrations, the awe-inspiring OMNIMAX® Theater and the Steamship William G. Mather. The Science Center is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discounted parking is available for guests in the attached 500-car garage. Great Lakes Science Center is generously funded by the citizens of Cuyahoga County through Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. For more information, contact the Science Center at 216-694-2000 or visit www.GreatScience.com.

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