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SUMMARY:Dinner and a Movie: Pandas
DESCRIPTION:Media Partner  \n\n\n\n\nWe formally invite you to don your chicest attire\, wake up your taste buds\, and prepare yourself for an evening of sparking your senses. This 21+ offering thoughtfully marries selected flavors with immersive museum experiences. \n\n\n\nTickets: Starting at $130 per person\, sold as singles or in groups of two and four. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent lineup:\n\n\n\n\nExclusive adults-only gallery exploration and live science demonstrations \n\n\n\n\n\nCoursed dinner on Level 6 \n\n\n\n\nSeared bamboo shoots\n\n\n\nFrisée salad with pear\, wasabi\, and goat cheese\n\n\n\nGeneral Tso’s chicken thigh with bamboo sticky rice (vegetarian option available upon email request to shoecker@levyrestaurants.com)\n\n\n\nEgg tart dessert provided by ZAO Bakery + Cafe\n\n\n\nIncluded glass of beer\, wine\, or soda\n\n\n\nSignature lychee martini or mocktini available for purchase \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOmnitheater showing of Pandas. An American biologist embarks on a life-changing journey to join Chinese scientists as they work to introduce captive-born giant panda cubs to life in the wild. \n\n\n\n\n\nLive performance by Tu Bi Tu Lion Dance Team.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Chef LukeChef Luke was born and raised in Stillwater MN\, starting his career early in American diners. He spent 14 years studying and working in Los Angeles for luxury hotels including The Four Seasons and The Waldorf Astoria. After opening The Waldorf\, he consulted several hotels in the L.A. area to bring their food programs to life. After appearing on the reality show Chef Wanted with Ann Burrell\, he specialized in Italian cuisine for many years and enjoys pushing the limits on world cuisine concepts and molecular gastronomy. In his spare time\, he enjoys working with his hands\, DIY projects\, gardening\, and spending time with his young daughter. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event has been rescheduled from Sept. 26.
URL:https://smm.org/event/dinner-and-a-movie-10-10/
LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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SUMMARY:Open Vault: Member Hour
DESCRIPTION:Members see it first! Witness science in action in our collections vault\, normally off-limits to the public. Meet with researchers and enjoy a close-up look at items from the collections.
URL:https://smm.org/event/open-vault-member-hour/
LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free with admission
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SUMMARY:Open Vault
DESCRIPTION:Witness science in action in our collections vault\, normally off-limits to the public. Meet with researchers and enjoy a close-up look at items from the collections.
URL:https://smm.org/event/open-vault-10-15/
LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free with admission
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T100000
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SUMMARY:Coffee with a Curator
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intimate\, behind-the-scenes morning at the museum.  \n\n\n\nSee the museum in a whole new light. Peek into the museum’s hidden treasures\, enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries\, and embark on a rare visit to our active research labs and collections vault. The morning concludes with an interactive discussion with William D. Wells Chair of Science Dr. Ed Fleming\, who will share updates on the museum’s work with Maya weavers and artisans in Chiapas\, Mexico.  \n\n\n\nThrough this longstanding partnership\, museum archaeologists have built a world-class collection of contemporary Maya artifacts. With the help of Maya advisors\, the team recently digitized the weavings and artifacts from the collection so they are accessible to Maya artisans and scholars.  \n\n\n\n\n\nDuring this intimate event\, see the collection in person and to hear more about the project. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This event is a limited-capacity engagement and not open to the general public. Invitations are available for museum donors and members only. Want to learn more? Contact development@smm.org. 
URL:https://smm.org/event/coffee-with-a-curator/
LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Donor only,Member Only
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SUMMARY:HealthPartners Science of Health Day
DESCRIPTION:Join our friends from HealthPartners teams for a day celebrating the science of health. Explore interactive demonstrations from TRIA\, TRIA GameFace (HealthPartners’ sports performance brand)\, Burn and Trauma\, and Community Health. From 11 a.m. to noon\, meet mascots Mudonna (St. Paul Saints) and Chilly (Minnesota Wind Chill)\, plus giveaways from participating teams.
URL:https://smm.org/event/fpd-health-partners/
LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free with admission
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SUMMARY:Club Science: Halloween
DESCRIPTION:Media Partner  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur 21+ Halloween hangout is a scientifically proven ghostly good time. Club Science: Halloween is full of tricks and treats for you and your gruesome crew\, complete with boo-ze\, brews\, and beats. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent features:Live DJReal-time dissection by a museum biologistDIY Slime BarChilling performances from theatrical scientistsExclusive Shark Kingdom Omnitheater showingCostume contest\, with prizes! \n\n\n\nThe fine print: Tickets include museum exploration sans little goblins\, live performances\, and one included glass of wine\, beer\, or soda. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Shark Kingdom showing an additional fee ($5). \n\n\n\nDisguise disclaimer: Don’t get caught aghast at the door — every attendee must be 21 or older with a valid ID. Our boo-uncers will be checking ID cards upon entry.
URL:https://smm.org/event/club-science-halloween/
LOCATION:Science Museum of Minnesota\, 120 West Kellogg Blvd.\, St. Paul\, Minnesota\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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