Exploratorium’s Helix Happy Hour: Art, Geology & Tech | Peninsula
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Helix by Exploratorium | 316 State St, Los Altos, CA
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Exploratorium’s Helix Happy Hour | Peninsula
Part science museum, part retail space, and part community center, the Helix, presented by the Exploratorium, is located in Los Altos and engages with the local community to create programs for all ages.
Every third Friday of the month from 6-8 pm, Helix hosts an adults-only Happy Hour with music, talks, presentations and other fun happenings. Ages 18+ are welcome.
Please note, this event takes place in Los Altos, and although it is presented by Exploratorium it does not take place in the actual museum in SF.
Unfortunately, Helix has now closed.
Meet artist Cris Benton, geologist Naomi Marks, and science communicator Nicole Kurtz in this evening reception intended for adults hosted by Helix and Nature Gallery. Refreshments will be offered.
On August 22, 2014 an RSVP and a $10 contribution will be requested.
At Helix, Naomi and Nicole discuss their work on Expedition 345 at Hess Deep Rift sampling the rapidly-formed rocks of the oceanic crust, offering insight into the geological processes that form the structure of the Earth itself.
At Nature Gallery, Cris will present a much-overlooked part of the San Francisco Bay: the salt evaporation ponds of the South Bay. Using a kite to fly a radio-controlled camera up to three hundred feet, he has photographed these marshlands as they are slowly restored to their natural state following a century of industrial salt production, and they are a kaleidoscope of colors, textures, and patterns not discernible from the ground.
Start at either venue—they will switch places mid-evening, so you can attend the other talk. Along the way, enjoy drinks and refreshments and meet others interested in the intersection of art, science, and technology.
Please note, the date has moved from August 15 to August 22, 2014.
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Cost: $10*
