Science is a Blast … Saturday
What kid hasn’t done the old shake-up-a-soda-bottle-and-watch-it-explode trick? Darryl Baynes takes that natural curiosity in children and runs with it during his “Explosive Science” program, coming to the Bright Side Opportunities Center Saturday at 10 a.m. Baynes is the co-founder and president of the Minority Aviation Education Association’s Interactive Science Programs, a national organization designed to encourage kids to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) related fields. The program is presented by the North Museum of Natural History Science. Explosive Science, geared for kids from third grade and up, uses hands-on experiments that demonstrate weight, speed, structure and always a crowd favorite, volatility. Yes, there will be exploding soda bottles! Yay! In conjunction with Black History Month, Baynes will also highlight stories of historic and modern-day scientists, including lesser-known contributions from minorities and women. “We are excited to be working with Darryl Baynes again. His dynamic approach instantly grabs the attention of children while encouraging them to explore the world of science and STEM-related careers,” says Margie Marino, executive director of the North Museum. Admission to Saturday’s program is $8 for adults and $6 for children. The center is located at 515 Hershey Ave. For more information, call 291-3941 or visit northmuseum.org.
Get Up And Grow … Friday-Sunday
Close your eyes and remember your garden last spring. First came the peeking of the crocuses before winter even said goodbye. Then the perky yellow daffodils and aromatic hyacinths. Ahhh. Ok, snap out of it. It’s still February. But your springtime fantasies can come true this weekend as the Pennsylvania Garden Expo recreates the rainbow of colors, heavenly smells and floral magic of spring this weekend at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. This year’s annual event fills three halls of the complex with displays, exhibits and vendors. One hall features the work of 14 landscapers, filling 40,000 square feet with a variety of gardens, including those using boulders and water. Outdoor living specialists fill another hall with a backyard design featuring a full-sized swimming pool, outdoor kitchen and elaborate landscaping. The third hall features more than 150 garden-themed exhibitors offering a plethora of supplies, tools and more. Landscaper John Gidding, from HGTV’s “Curb Appeal,” will be one of the featured speakers. New this year is a nighttime “Glow,” during which lights will be dimmed to show the gardens lit up for evening entertaining. The show is open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $13 or $20 for a weekend pass. Saturday is Family Day with special reduced admission of $5 and children 12 and under get in free. For more information, visit pagardenexpo.org.
Pitches Perfect … Saturday
Most people need a duo or trio to come up with harmonies during a live concert. Not so the Alash Ensemble. When this trio sings, there might be six or even eight or 10 voices on stage. Find out how when Alash performs Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Ware Center, 42 N. Prince St. Alash Ensemble are world-renowned Tuvan throat singers. They are masters of a technique that enables one singer to sing multiple pitches at the same time. This technique has been handed down generation to generation for hundreds of years in the Republic of Tuva, which is located in south-central Siberia in Russia. Although the group is steeped in tradition, the members are fans of Western music as well, and they infuse their concerts with elements of “our” music, creating a style that transcends tradition. Alash has performed at Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. The concert will be opened by Music from China Duo, a chamber ensemble that performs both contemporary and traditional Chinese music. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for students. For tickets, call 872-3811 or 871-2308 or visit muticketsonline.com or millersville.edu/muarts.
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