CURRENT EVENTS CALENDAR
December 9, 2014
(Additional photos available upon request)
Museum of Discovery and Science and AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater
401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
954-467-6637 or 954-463-IMAX (4629)
There is always something new happening at the Museum of Discovery and Science. Spend a
day of discovery exploring hundreds of interactive exhibits including the new EcoDiscovery
Center. Visitors can take a ride on the Everglades Airboat Adventure, experience hurricane force
winds in the Storm Center, dig for fossils alongside a giant prehistoric megalodon, get close to a
confrontation between a saber-toothed cat and an Imperial mammoth, and enjoy the playful
antics of North American river otters in their two-story indoor/outdoor habitat. See exciting
science demonstrations, and presentations by community experts. Discover the amazing
Everglades in the Florida EcoScapes exhibit. Hang out with bats, turtles and sharks. Meet an
alligator and be charmed by a 6-foot-long snake. Take a ride to Mars or soar through the skies in
an FA-18 cockpit simulator. And immerse yourself in a five-story-high film adventure at the
AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater, home of the BIGGEST screen in South Florida. Whether
you’re two or 82 visit the Museum of Discovery and Science and enjoy a full day of family fun.
COMPLETELY RENOVATED AUTONATION ® IMAX THEATER IS NOW OPEN
New Digital Projector + New Surround Sound + New Luxury Seats + New Giant Screen
= The Ultimate IMAX Experience!
The AutoNation IMAX 3D Theater is underwent a complete renovation and reopened on
October 9, 2014 with a new 60’ x 80’ giant screen, new luxury seats, new powerful sound system
and the addition of a digital projector to complement our 15/70 film projector. The installation of
the new IMAX digital projection system allows us to bring moviegoers more Hollywood
blockbusters in IMAX than ever before. Having a dual IMAX projection system will allow us to
present a more consistent flow of new Hollywood films in addition to our classic documentaries.
IMAX® FILMS – NOW SHOWING
INTERSTELLAR: AN IMAX ® 70MM EXPERIENCE
Now Showing through December 16, 2014
Interstellar, continues the legacy begun by IMAX trailblazer Christopher Nolan and his use of
the 15 perf 65mm IMAX® cameras in The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, more than
an hour of Interstellar was shot using IMAX cameras. Exclusively in IMAX theatres, these
sequences will expand to fill the entire screen and will deliver unprecedented crispness and
clarity and provide audiences with a truly cinematic and immersive experience.
AutoNation IMAX Theater is the only theater south of Tampa offering The IMAX Experience®
featuring 15 perf/70mm film projection which combines the brightest, clearest images at almost
10 times the resolution of standard projection formats, with powerful, laser-aligned digital sound
and customized theatre geometry to create the world's most immersive movie experience. The
advance engagement highlights those theaters presenting Interstellar in its native formats.
Sequences of Interstellar shot in 35mm film have been digitally re-mastered into the image and
sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering)
technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and
powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are
in the movie.
“INTERSTELLAR” stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin,
Ellen Burstyn, John Lithgow and Michael Caine. With our time on Earth coming to an end, a
team of explorers undertakes the most important mission in human history; traveling beyond this
galaxy to discover whether mankind has a future among the stars. Directed by Christopher
Nolan, written by Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan, and produced by Emma Thomas,
Christopher Nolan and Lynda Obst.
Website: http://www.interstellar2014-movie.com/
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zada09mnxt18i7j/AAA6fcBTiSmvSJKu3-Ke4MGxa
JOURNEY TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC 3D
Now Showing through February 12, 2015
Narrated by Academy Award® winner Cate Blanchett, Journey to the South Pacific will take
moviegoers on a breathtaking IMAX® 3D adventure to the lush tropical islands of remote West
Papua, where life flourishes above and below the sea. Join Jawi, a young island boy, as he takes
us on a journey of discovery to this magical place where we encounter whale sharks, sea turtles,
manta rays, and other iconic creatures of the sea. Home to more than 2,000 species of sea life,
this exotic locale features the most diverse marine ecosystem on earth. An uplifting story of hope
and celebration, Journey to the South Pacific highlights the importance of living in balance with
the ocean planet we all call home.
An IMAX Entertainment and MacGillivray Freeman Films presentation, Journey to the South
Pacific is directed by two-time Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Greg MacGillivray
(The Living Sea, Dolphins, Everest) and Stephen Judson (Everest, The Alps) and produced by
Shaun MacGillivray (To The Arctic, Grand Canyon Adventure) and Mark Krenzien (Adventures
in Wild California, Arabia). Filmed with IMAX® 3D 15perf / 65mm film cameras, Journey to
the South Pacific is written by Stephen Judson (Everest, To The Arctic) with a musical score by
Steve Wood.
Website: http://www.imax.com/journeytothesouthpacific/
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ISLAND OF LEMURS: MADAGASCAR 3D
Now Showing through February 12, 2015
Academy Award® winner Morgan Freeman narrates Island of Lemurs: Madagascar 3D, the
incredible true story of nature’s greatest explorers—lemurs. Captured with IMAX® 3D cameras,
the film takes audiences on a spectacular journey to the remote and wondrous world of
Madagascar. Lemurs arrived in Madagascar as castaways millions of years ago and evolved into
hundreds of diverse species but are now highly endangered. Join trailblazing scientist Patricia
Wright on her lifelong mission to help these strange and adorable creatures survive in the
modern world. Directed by David Douglas and written and produced by Drew Fellman, Island of
Lemurs: Madagascar 3D is a presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX Entertainment.
Website: https://www.imax.com/movies/m/island-of-lemurs-madagascar/
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ika6b9ji8u65ca1/O60TeW1JA_
BUGS 3D: A RAINFOREST ADVENTURE
Now Showing through December 15, 2014
In this ground breaking film, extraordinary, large format 3D images bring us face-to-face with
this amazing universe, where raindrops fall like hand grenades, a leaf weighs more than a car,
and a blade of grass soars high into the clouds. Insects are colorful and diverse. They range from
the beautiful to the bizarre. Bugs! 3D invites us to explore a truly hidden world. Using cuttingedge macroscopic technology and a lively soundtrack, we introduce a cast of insect characters
who will fascinate and amuse the entire family.
Website: https://www.imax.com/movies/m/bugs-in-3d/
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c1szkgmslu224to/AAASRwFCNgbJKS7TqZGH-sb9a
IMAX® FILMS – COMING SOON
THE HOBBIT TRILOGY: AN IMAX ® 3D EXPERENCE
Monday, December 15, 2014 at 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Are you a Hobbit fan? With nine hours to spare? Well, you better clear your calendar, because
you’re going to get a chance to catch The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, the final
installment in Peter Jackson’s second J.R.R. Tolkien trilogy, two days before the official release
date — and watch the other two movies beforehand.
The three installments that make up the most expensive film trilogy ever produced will follow
this schedule: An Unexpected Journey 3D at 2 p.m., The Desolation of Smaug 3D at 5 p.m., and,
finally, The Battle of the Five Armies at 8p.m. Tickets are $33 for the entire marathon event.
Individual showings are not available.
THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES: AN IMAX ® 3D EXPERIENCE
December 16, 2014 – January 15, 2015
From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes “The Hobbit: The Battle of
the Five Armies,” the third in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The
Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” brings to an epic
conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves.
Having reclaimed their homeland from the Dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly
unleashed a deadly force into the world. Enraged, Smaug rains his fiery wrath down upon the
defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town. Obsessed above all else with his reclaimed
treasure, Thorin sacrifices friendship and honor to hoard it as Bilbo’s frantic attempts to make
him see reason drive the Hobbit towards a desperate and dangerous choice. But there are even
greater dangers ahead. Unseen by any but the Wizard Gandalf, the great enemy Sauron has sent
forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain. As darkness converges on
their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide – unite or be
destroyed. Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends in the epic Battle of
the Five Armies, as the future of Middle-earth hangs in the balance.
Website: http://www.thehobbit.com/index.html
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/23x3wfcf2amzgea/AACwVWKkYN7RpsKdP8xbjtaVa
TINY GIANTS 3D
December 17, 2014 through August 31, 2015
Come on an extraordinary adventure into magical worlds beneath our feet that most of us never
see – one where life is lived at an extraordinary intensive pace, where everything we know seems
turned on its head. Experience the hidden kingdoms of the Enchanted Forest and the unforgiving
desert of the Wild West.
From BBC Earth, this is the story of a day in the life of two little heroes: a scorpion mouse and a
chipmunk. For each of them this will be a day they never forget. It’s a story of drama, danger and
courage, of insight and revelation, a journey to discover and understand a new and fascinating
natural history.
Using the incredibly immersive power of specialist 3D cameras, audiences will be transported in
a very intimate way into another world. Visual effects will enhance the audience’s perception of
scale as multi-layered backgrounds exaggerate the sense of miniaturization. Viewers will never
see our planet the same way again.
Website: http://www.bbcearth.com/tinygiants/
Images:
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SEVENTH SON: AN IMAX ® 3D EXPERIENCE
February 6, 2015 through February 28, 2015
In a time of enchantments when legends and magic collide, the sole remaining warrior of a
mystical order (Oscar® winner Jeff Bridges) travels to find a prophesized hero born with
incredible powers, the last Seventh Son (Ben Barnes). Torn from his quiet life as a farmhand, the
unlikely young hero embarks on a daring adventure with his battle-hardened mentor to vanquish
a dark queen (Julianne Moore) and the army of supernatural assassins she has dispatched against
their kingdom.
Website: http://www.seventhsonmovie.com/
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dcszfm0mkt901f2/AADE7oKOlcNsVaPsA8zqpxiYa?dl=0
HUMPBACK WHALES 3D
February 13, 2015 through January 31, 2016
The Ocean’s Humpback whales have inspired a 3D giant screen film that will premiere in
international theatres. Humpback Whales will take audiences to the underwater world, to the
faraway places where Humpbacks live and thrive. From the clear turquoise waters of the South
Pacific to Africa, Hawaii and Alaska, this 40-minute ocean adventure will reveal what we know
about this giant mammal and what mysteries scientists are determined to solve.
The fifty-foot whales will appear life-size on the giant screen. Audiences will swim alongside
them, and be entertained by their high-spirited, full body acrobatics as the whales leap, twirl,
lunge and splash their way onto the giant screen. Using the magic of computer graphics, viewers
will become like the fabled Jonah – and be swallowed by a whale in a fun, water-churning rollercoaster ride into the giant’s maw. We’ll see mothers caring for their young and listen to males
sing a song that fills the theatre. Because international laws now ban whaling, more than
100,000 Humpbacks live and travel off our shores. They play, they need a good meal, they care
for their young and breathe the air we breathe. And Humpback Whales will sing their song for
audiences everywhere.
Website: http://www.macgillivrayfreemanfilms.com/site/our-company/films-in-production-anddevelopment/humpback-whales-3d.html
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xcxybtf8xd7hylw/AAC9X6imaDZyvNe-ybHIT7aja?dl=0
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT – NOW ON DISPLAY
Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists
Through January 4, 2015
Black Holes: Space Warps & Time Twists pulls visitors in to the modern search for real black
holes—the most mysterious and powerful objects in the universe. Through a combination of
hands-on physical models, computer-based investigations, immersive experiences, and a
technology-assisted learning environment, visitors can make sense of the weird ideas behind
black holes, and examine the evidence to weigh for themselves whether black holes have moved
from the realm of science fiction to the status of reality. Throughout the exhibition, visitors will
be assisted by the video guidance of both professional and teen-aged “Black Hole Explorers.”
Website: http://web-bh.cfa.harvard.edu/
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m6hjvz1ekag1kj7/k8FWVxojoX
EXHIBITS – COMING SOON
To Fly – Aviation Renovation
Opens December 19, 2014
Aviation enthusiasts of all ages will have a blast exploring the many interactive displays in the
Museum of Discovery and Science’s refreshed aviation station, To Fly. This interactive exhibit
will immerse visitors in aviation technology. By exploring different areas within the exhibit,
visitors can learn about controlled flight, fundamentals of flight, navigation, and the materials
used to build planes. The biggest change is the addition of a 7D-multi-sensory theater capsule.
The simulator uses moving seats, high definition 3D film and other special effects to allow
visitors to “fly” in a variety of aircraft. The exhibit enhancements were made possible by a
generous gift from the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust.
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Brain: The World Inside Your Head
Opens January 23, 2015 through May 3, 2015
What’s more important than your brain? Now you can take a look inside this quintessential
organic computer that is responsible for every thought, every motion and every response your
body makes. BRAIN employs innovative special effects, 3-D reproductions, virtual reality,
hands-on learning activities and interactive technology to delve into the inner workings of the
brain, including its processes, potentials and mysteries.
Upon entry into the exhibit, you will walk through a shimmering tunnel — the midst of a
functioning human brain. You will see flashing fiber-optics that illuminates networks of neurons
firing and communicating inside the brain. From this dynamic beginning, BRAIN invites you
deeper into the brain to discover its basic workings. You can explore the revitalizing nature of
sleep and learn about the latest brain imaging technologies, then study the re-created skull of
Phineas Gage — a man who survived after his brain was pierced by a metal rod — as you trace
the evolution of scientists’ understanding of the brain’s physiology.
You also will discover the reality of brain disorders, injuries and irregularities, and learn more
about conditions such as Alzheimer’s, depression and addiction as you explore the relationship
between depression and creativity, how drugs work in the brain, and the nature of pain. Finally,
you will get a glimpse of the future of brain treatments in the new era of genome mapping and
molecular medicine.
BRAIN is made possible by Pfizer Inc. and produced by Clear Channel Entertainment of San
Antonio, in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health. The exhibit is sponsored locally
by Leo Goodwin Foundation.
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Sesame Street Presents the Human Body
Opens May 23, 2015 through September 8, 2015
Sesame Street Presents: The Body offers an engaging, free-flowing learning experience set in the
fun, familiar and reassuring world of Sesame Street. The loveable Sesame Street Muppets anchor
an exciting collection of hands-on, interactive multimedia experiences that allow children to
explore the human body and how to keep it healthy. Each exhibit area has multiple activities to
provide age-appropriate and exciting learning opportunities for children at a variety of
developmental levels. The exhibition emphasizes scientific investigation and developmental and
curriculum-based learning goals for children ranging from two to eight years old. These learning
goals tie into the National Science Education Standards, the Benchmarks for Science Literacy
and the Sesame Street Healthy Habits for Life Curriculum. Sponsored locally by PNC Bank.
Website: http://www.sesamestreetpresents.org/
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PERMANENT EXHIBITS
EcoDiscovery Center
Visitors can take a ride on the Everglades Airboat Adventure, experience hurricane force winds
in the Storm Center, dig for fossils alongside a giant prehistoric megalodon, get up close to a
confrontation between a saber-toothed cat and an Imperial mammoth, learn about protecting and
conserving the Everglades and Florida’s natural resources, and follow the natural path water
takes through Florida. Visitors can learn about Florida mammals while enjoying the playful
antics of North American river otters in their two-story indoor/outdoor habitat. The second floor
also features the Mangurian Foundation Lifelong Learning Center with four labs and the 100seat Keller Science Theater with comfortable seating and technical features to support lectures,
exciting science demonstrations, and presentations by community experts.
POWERFUL YOU! Presented by Broward Health
Powerful You! showcases the amazing miracle of your body and the tools used by health
professionals to keep you healthy. Powerful You! is comprised of four zones: Powerful Team,
Powerful Pulse, Powerful You and The Cutting Edge. Visitors use a robot to conduct surgery,
operate a simulated Cyberknife, drive a DUI simulator and learn all about the importance of the
“Golden Hour.”
GO GREEN! Sponsored by, Republic Services, Inc.
Ever wonder where your waste goes after the garbage truck takes it away? Harry the Heap, the
recycling robot, knows and is excited to show you the importance of recycling, safe waste
disposal, and the science behind landfills. Come explore with Harry as he guides visitors in
learning what “Going Green” really means. In Go Green! guests will discover how to recognize
the right materials for recycling, ways to reduce household waste and to be familiar with new
sources of clean energy.
MaxFlight Full Motion Simulator
Aviation Station also adds the state-of-the-art MaxFlight full motion simulator. With 360 –
degree pitch, roll and spin technology, visitors will be able to experience adrenaline-filled aerial
races and stunt flying! Note: You must be at least 48” tall to ride the MaxFlight motion
simulator.
MINERALS ROCK! Building Blocks of the Universe
Learn more about minerals in this beautiful and colorful exhibit that displays over 60 different
types of minerals and rocks. Did you know minerals are the building blocks of the entire
universe? The iron in hematite, in spinach and in our blood’s hemoglobin is all the same --- just
like the calcium in sea shells, in milk and in our bones are all the same. Did you know some
rocks glow in the dark? See pyrite or fool’s gold, opal, copper, malachite, halite, quartz, azurite,
and sulfur, just to name a few! You will even be able to touch real lava and make a “volcano”
erupt to see how new rocks and land masses are formed! The specimens in this display were
provided by the Carol Jacobs Mineral and Ammonite Collection from the Broward College
Graves Museum Collection.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Aviation Celebration: Events
December 19, 2014 – January 4, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
May the Force
How many “invisible” forces act upon you and the environment and you every day? Watch as we
prove these forces exist through simple, yet fun, experiments
Stomp Rockets
Step into the Rocket Lab and construct your best rocket. Then get set on the launch pad, give it
your best “stomp” and watch it fly as we test for height and distance.
Paper Airplanes
Take to the sky and test your best built paper airplane model as we measure height, distance, and
longest airtime.
DaVinci Copters
Make your very own Leonardo DaVinci helicopter to take home.
MaxFlight Simulator
Take to the skies in our flight simulator and become a fighter pilot as you maneuver your aircraft
while trying not to get shot down. For the thrill seeker with a strong stomach, perform barrel
rolls in this 360-degree motion simulator.
LIVE SCIENCE SHOW
Velocity Vroom
Ever wonder how a Boeing 747 stays in the air? Join us as we experiment with various items to
discover the secrets of Bernoulli’s Principle.
Aviation Celebration: Special Guests
The Art of Aircraft on Display at the Museum
December 19 – 21, 2014
Steven Greenwald Design is proud to present the art work of Frank Martin. Frank Martin’s
award-winning technique of multi-layered abstract paintings, incorporate collage, painting and
graphics in a process that captures the stories of flight with fresh color and vivid imagination.
501st Everglades Squadron Star Wars Mockup Characters
December 20, 2014
Wear your Star Wars costume and join Star Wars fans who will be out in full costume.
Amazing Butterflies Guest Speaker Jose Muniz
December 27 & 28, 2014 / January 3, 2015
Grab your seat for some fun with this live, interactive show about butterfly anatomy and life
cycles.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/se2afglfpziee4i/AADqDkU1FjMQ8ebr6aBrYaaFa?dl=0
2nd Annual Makers Square Faire
January 10 & 11, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
Do you like to make things?
Become a part of this new and exciting movement and put your imagination to the test with a
variety of interactive activities that the whole family can build together.
Check Out Makers Square Creations
See 3D fabrication, carpentry, metalwork, aquaponics, textiles and more. Then try making your
own crazy craft out of K’NEX.
Images:
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Chess Tournament at the Museum sponsored by Broward Chess Club
January 18, 2015 check-in starts at noon
Prizes will be awarded to the top 10 spots in each division. Enter the raffle to win an ultimate
Museum Prize basket. Participants must register online at www.browardchessclub.com prior to
January 18, 2015. Museum admission is required. If you have any questions please email
Oscarbcc@ymail.com.
Brain Exhibit Opening Weekend Activities
January 24 & 25, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
Brain Games:
Memory
Remember playing Memory as a child? We do, and we want to test your memory with this fun
game.
Reflexes
Beat to the rhythm as we learn the difference between voluntary and involuntary reflexes.
Neurons
Create your own neuron out of pipe cleaners and learn why they are so important to the brain.
Sidedness
Uncover if you are right or left dominant or if you are just all thumbs in this hands-on lab.
Keller Science Theater Show:
Can You Believe Your Eyes
Test your eyesight and maybe even trick your blind spot into seeing, or not seeing, what’s hidden
in mind bobbling illusions presented right before your eyes.
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Whale of a Good Time
February 14 -16, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
Baleen vs. Toothed Whales
Baleen Whales use bubble netting whereas Toothed Whales use echolocation for hunting. Learn
why the largest animals in the ocean eat the smallest organisms.
Whale vs. Human
Compare yourself to the size of the ocean’s gentle giants as we measure them out on the floor in
the Museum. Learn where Humpback Whales hang out in the summer months and how far they
migrate to birth their young during the winter months.
Migratory Patterns
Learn where Humpback Whales hang out in the summer months and how far they migrate to
birth their young during the winter months.
Weightless Whales
Why do whales prefer to live in the water rather than the land? “Bob” around with us during this
fun and informative table talk.
Create your own Whale Song
Give us your best attempt at recreating a whale song.
Images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xcxybtf8xd7hylw/AAC9X6imaDZyvNe-ybHIT7aja?dl=0
IKEA Presents Design Squad Nation
February 28 – March 1, 2015 Noon to 4 p.m. Daily
IKEA Challenge
12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Participate as a family unit to build a piece of IKEA furniture…if you’re the fastest family to
build it, you get to keep it... and take it home!
2nd Annual Brick-tastic Build Off with Bricks 4 Kidz
Build your best plane of the future in this hands on competition with kids of all ages. Entries will
be judged online and we will crown six winners. Visit the Broward Bricks 4 Kidz for more
information: www.bricks4kidz.com
Egg Drop
An oldie but goodie experiment makes its way back to the top floor of the Museum. Concoct a
workable device that will safely transport your egg to the first floor after we drop it from the
second floor.
Roller Coasters
Build your own free-standing roller coaster or attach it to the wall and overcome the engineering
challenges that await you in this fun lab.
MaxFlight Simulator Roller Coaster Ride
Take a ride on our virtual roller coaster that was designed to twist and turn you in ways you
could never imagine.
Build a City
Become a City Planner/Architect/Engineer in this Build a City challenge. What’s the best
location for a Fast Food Drive-Thru, Library, Park or Fire Station? We will provide the building
materials... you provide the ingenuity.
Guest Engineer: Kimberley MacDonald
Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental
Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Miami
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20th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits, and Culinary Celebration
Friday, March 13, 2015
This year’s event will showcase a sequence of spirits, wine or beer with food pairings, each
bound to delight, educate and entertain guests and their palates. The highlights of the evening are
tastings from nearly 40 of South Florida’s leading restaurants, and a vast array of wines and
spirits from around the world courtesy Southern Wine and Spirits as well as craft beers. Guests
will also have an opportunity to bid on some amazing silent auction prizes. The evening will
conclude with more dancing and dining under the stars in the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach
After-Party Lounge. Revelers will also receive a complimentary Riedel wine glass. All proceeds
will benefit the Museum of Discovery and Science.
The evening begins with an exclusive Platinum reception on the Platinum Terrace from 5:30
p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Platinum ticket-holders will enjoy a champagne tasting with “Champagne
Wayne” paired with a culinary demonstration featuring renowned chef, Marc Gruverman, from
The Capital Grille and also the Hyatt Pier 66. The Platinum experience includes access to the
Platinum Terrace and the Platinum Lounge, complimentary valet and VIP entrance. The evening
concludes with the ultra-chic Hilton Fort Lauderdale After-Party Lounge where guests can
continue to eat, drink and dance under the stars from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Doors open for the Platinum experience at 5:30 p.m. and the Grand Tasting begins at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $250 for the Platinum experience and $150 for the Grand Tasting. Presale tickets are
availableat a reduced rate through February 15, 2015 with Platinum Host packages reduced to
$2,250 and Grand Tasting to $1,350 for a party of ten. For advance tickets please call
954.713.0954 or email Nicole at nrodriguez@mods.net.
Images:
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SPECIAL GUESTS:
Broward Chess Club
December 19, 2014 / January 4, 10 & 11, 24 & 25, 2015 / February 28 – March 1, 2015
1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Each date
Join the Broward Chess club and jump at the chance to learn and improve your game during their
fun-filled mentoring sessions.
Steve Sellars with New York Life
December 20, 2014 / January 3, 10, & 24, 2015 / February 28, 2015
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Each date
New York Life’s Child I.D. program is designed to teach children how to stay safe in the home
and at play. Take part in their interactive presentations.
One Blood
December 27, 2014 / January 10, 2015
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Each date
Donate blood at the OneBlood Truck and receive various coupons.
Juice+ Representatives will be onsite discussing sustainable agriculture & healthy eating
December 27, 2014 / January 3, 10 & 11, 24 & 25, 2015 / February 28 – March 1, 2015
Keller Science Theater Daily Shows
Visitors can enjoy exciting science shows and presentations in the Keller Science Theater by our
enthusiastic staff and/or community partners.
The Nitro Show
Ever wonder what -320oF will do to everyday items? Discover how cold things can get with
liquid nitrogen and how their physical changes can create explosive results.
KaBoom! Show
Witness the power of chemical changes with fiery explosions! Come have a blast!
Science Showdown
Do you have what it takes to beat the best in the ultimate science feud? Test your knowledge
against the experts in this high energy game show!
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CAMP DISCOVERY
Camp Discovery is designed to give children ages 6-12 entire days filled with exploration and
hands-on learning. One-day and five-day camps are offered. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(before and after care is available). Camp fee includes all workshop materials and chaperoned
exhibit exploration. Children should bring two snacks, lunch and a drink. The Subway Café is
available as a lunch option. Call 954.713.0930 to register.
One-day camps are $50 for museum members and $55 for non-members.
Two-day camps are $80 for museum members and $90 for non- members.
Three-day camps are $120 for museum members and $140 for non-members.
Five-day camps are $200 for museum members and $225 for non-members.
All camps include an exciting IMAX® Film Adventure.
School Holiday Camp Adventures
Science of Sleuthing
December 19, 2014
Everyone loves a good mystery! Discover the science behind crime solving. Use the scientific
method to discover what is going on in the mystery boxes. Learn how blood drop analysis can
tell you exactly what happens in a crime scene, extract DNA from fruit and send secret messages
using Frixion pens.
Fact or Fiction
December 26, 2014
Can a person really have the superhuman strength to move a car with their bare hands? Is our
blood ever green? Can you walk on eggs without breaking them? How long can a person hold
their breath? Is it possible to explode a watermelon using only rubber bands?
Super Senses
January 19, 2015
Think you have some super senses? They may not be as super “sense”ative as you think! We’ll
teach you how to trick your taste buds and you’ll discover what your nose knows in our taste and
smell labs. See how good a painter you are when you can only use your feet and experience a
movie like never before, using all of your senses in our brand new 7-D theater.
Survival of the Fittest
February 16, 2015
What if you were stranded on an island? Do you have what it takes to make it back to society?
Test your survival skills by learning how to tell time by the sun and discover how
to navigate using the night sky. Using common beach materials, build a raft that could be used to
take you to safety.
Green Rangers
March 20, 2015
Planet Earth is our home and it is our job to keep it safe and clean! Engineer and build a bio
dome out of recycled materials. Discover how pollution can affect an environment.
Examine how hard it is to make dirty water clean and compete in recycling races. Find out how
scientists help save the ocean and animals after an oil spill.
2014 Winter Break Camps
3-Day Camp
Incredible Inventions
December 22 – December 24, 2014
Bring your thinking cap for this camp because you’re going to need it! This engineering camp
will have you building some simple machines and cool contraptions that will shoot, throw,
balance and even knit! You’ll make a chain reaction using craft sticks, work with circuit boards
and even make your own motion picture!!
5-Day Camp
Mad Scientists
December 29, 2014 to January 2, 2015
Camp Discovery is going mad this week: mixing, measuring and making a mess!! We’ll be
growing and shrinking eggs, making a soap soufflé, floating fireworks in a glass and creating
electric cornstarch. You’ll discover how to make your soda invisible and how to make your milk
explode with color. We’re mad… I tell you…. MAD!!!
2015 Spring Break Camp
5-Day Camp
Young Einsteins
March 23 – March 27, 2015
Do you want to be an astronaut and learn how to build a rocket that will take you to Mars?
What about being a doctor and making a cast for a broken bone? Explore different science
careers from an engineer who performs stress tests on bridges to researching water quality
as a marine biologist. Somebody’s Gotta Do It!
OVERNIGHT CAMP-INS: Friday and Saturday evenings, year-round
Have the ULTIMATE Museum Camp-In or Discovery Workshop experience with exclusive
access hundreds of hands-on exhibits, live animal encounters, labs, dynamic science shows,
flight simulators, rides and the BIGGEST IMAX screen in South Florida showing some of
Hollywood’s newest blockbuster movies.
Choose from these NEW camp-in themes: Adapt to Survive, Animal Ambassadors, Chemical
Concotions, Electricity, Engingeering, and Marshmallows?, Dino-riffic, EnviroScape, Four
Fources of Flight, Kitchen Chemistry, Legends of the Stars, Marine Dissection, Matter of Fact,
Roller Coaster Physics, & Totally Ooey-Gooey. Supervised, age-appropriate science activities,
workshops, exhibit explorations, pizza dinner and live-animal encounters round out a fun-filled
evening before “lights-out” in the exhibit sleeping area. Group camp-ins are open to scout
groups, schools, church groups, recreation center groups and other youth organizations looking
for a night of fun and unique activities.
Each camp lasts from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. IMAX® films will be an additional charge per
person (child or chaperone). Group programs require a 40 participant minimum. Both programs
include pizza dinner, all activities, and exploration of the Museum
Overnight Camp-Ins
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Fees: $36.00/child
$20.00/chaperone
Discovery Workshops
Friday and Saturday evenings
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fees: $24.00/child
$15.00/chaperone
*ALL GROUP PROGRAMS require one chaperone (18-years or older for every ten youth
participants. Minimum paid youth: 40 participants. Maximum capacity: 200 participants (not
including chaperones).
IMAX® Add-on Prices
Classic IMAX® Film (45 min.)
$8.00 per child or chaperone
Full Length IMAX® Feature Film
$11.00 per child or chaperone
For more information or reservations call 954.713.0930 or email overnights@mods.net.
THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Planning a birthday party at the Museum of Discovery and Science is a piece of cake! Just say
the word, and we’ll put the wheels in motion for a birthday party that your birthday child will
always remember. Choose from an exciting selection of themes: Space Crusaders, Animal
Mania, Abracadabra Chemistry, Science Magic, Super Scientist, Living Dinosaurs and
Discovery Diva.
Party Options and Prices:
 Pizza Party: Pizza, soda and cake for a maximum of 20 guests including birthday child
and family members. $375 for members. $425 for non-members. $15 per additional
person. Add-on options available.
 Subway Party: Sub platter, chips and juice boxes for a maximum of 20 guests including
birthday child and family members. $455 for museum members. $505 for non-members.
$15 per additional person. Add-on options available.
 All parties include:
One large Carvel® Ice Cream Cake (serves 20)
 90 minutes in party room with themed activities
 All day admission to the Museum’s exhibits
 One parking pass for the birthday party family
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40 birthday invitations
Forks, plates, napkins, cups, table covers and candles
All birthday parties available on Saturday or Sunday and must be booked at least two weeks in
advance. If you have a party of more than 40 people, please feel free to ask about our larger party
package. Add an IMAX film for an additional fee. To book a birthday party, call 954.713.0930.
Birthday Party Themes:
 Animal Mania (Ages 3-12): Snakes and alligators and lizards, oh my! Learn about the
Museum’s reptiles and even meet them face-to-face! It’s perfect for your “party animal.”
 Dino-Mite (Ages 5 & up):
Are you ready to be a junior paleontologist for a day and have a Dino-Mite time? Go on
a dinosaur dig and make “fossil dough” to take home!
 Discovery Diva (Ages 5 & up): OMG! Is there more to makeup than sweet smells and
sparkles? Of course, it’s SCIENCE! You and your BFFs will create your very own
sparkly potions and scented lotions to take home.
 Happy Burp-Day (Ages 5 & up):
Celebrate your birthday in a gross way! Conduct stomach turning experiments and take
homemade “SNOT” home. This party is sure to be a gas!
 Super Scientist (Age 5 & up): Put on your lab coat and be a scientist for a day! Conduct
crazy experiments and make wild concoctions. Your birthday is sure to be an explosively
good time!
MaxFlight BIRTHDAY PARTIES (Ages 5 & up)
Special times and pricing applies. Times are as follows: Fridays from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday
from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pricing: $750 for Museum
members and $800 for non-members.
 Rockin’ Roller Coaster
Imagine designing your own roller coaster and then riding it with your friends inside our
MaxFlight Simulator. It’ll be a rockin’ and rollin’ party to remember.
 Awesome Aeronautics
Take off in this thrilling birthday ride of a lifetime. You and your friends can turn
incredible aerial stunts or engage an aerial dog fight in our MaxFlight Simulator. Also
enjoy time in the Aviation Station exhibit.
ABOUT THE AUTONATION® IMAX 3D THEATER
The AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater, owned and operated by the Museum of Discovery and
Science, opened in 1992. The 300-seat theater is a showcase of state-of-the-art motion picture
technology. In September 2014, the AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater underwent an extensive
renovation including a new giant screen (60 ft. x 80 ft.), new luxury seats, new powerful sound
system and the addition of a digital projection system to complement our 15/70 film projector.
Our new dual IMAX projection system allows us to show both digital and 15/70 IMAX films
and offer a more consistent flow of new Hollywood films in addition to our classic
documentaries. The IMAX Experience® is an unparalleled fusion of sight and sound. Audiences
will enjoy five-story high images of unsurpassed brilliance and clarity as they’re immersed in
32,000 watts of digital surround sound broadcast through 56 speakers. And the special geometry
of our theater makes you feel as though you're immersed in the action. You're just not seeing the
movie --- you're part of it. Both 2D and 3D films are shown in the theater and 3D films are
viewed using special IMAX® 3D glasses. The AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater is home to the
BIGGEST screen in South Florida and is one of only three Certified Giant Screen® theaters in
Florida as certified by the Giant Screen Cinema Association. For show times, call
954.463.IMAX (4629) or visit www.mods.org.
ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE
The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science is to provide experiential pathways to
lifelong learning in science for children and adults through exhibits, programs and films.
Founded in 1976 as The Discovery Center, the nonprofit facility serves approximately 400,000
visitors annually. Major operational support for the Museum is provided through generous
support by Leadership Guild members including: Broward Health, JM Family Enterprises, Inc.,
Sun Sentinel and Wells Fargo.
The Museum is open seven days a week, 365 days a year; Monday through Saturday from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. General Admission prices are $19 for adults; $18
seniors; $15 children 2 to 12. Children under 2 are free. A General Admission Ticket includes
admission to the Museum exhibits and one classic 45-minute IMAX movie. The Museum of
Discovery and Science is located downtown at 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
33312. For more information about the Museum, visitors should call 954.467.MODS (6637) or
visit our web site at www.mods.org
Media Contacts:
Cameron Moore
Marlene Janetos
Theresa Waldron
954.713.0904 cmoore@mods.net
954.713.0915 mjanetos@mods.net
954.713.0901 twaldron@mods.net
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