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Second Friday at the Illinois State Museum

Second Friday at the Illinois State Museum

• Location: Illinois State Museum, Springfield, Springfield
• Date: Friday, April 10, 2015, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Hot Science, Hot Art, Hot Food.

Experience the Illinois State Museum After Hours!
Meet up with friends for SECOND Friday at the Illinois State Museum! Enjoy live local musicians, craft beer & drinks, local food, and art + science! Investigate the museum’s many original dioramas, meet curators, and explore the Pro-Text art exhibit featuring contemporary Illinois Artists. Learn about The Science of Extinction during the Hot Science Gallery opening. Museum paleontologists will be on hand to answer your questions.

WHEN:
SECOND Friday
April 10
5-8PM

WHAT:
Second Friday + Hot Science Gallery Opening
FREE Admission/Cash Bar
Free Parking in the Adjacent State Lots

WHERE:
Illinois State Museum
502 S. Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62706

Hot Science Gallery: The Science of Extinction
How did mammoths and mastodons go extinct? New research by museum scientists puts the life and death of extinct elephants under the microscope. Explore Ice Age beasts with the museum’s paleontologists and learn how new analyses of old bones connect the importance of prehistoric extinctions to our modern world.

Art + Science Make ‘n’ Take
Discover your own creativity with the museum’s pop- up make n take art studio project.

Lowder & Manning
The dynamic duo of singer-songwriters Jill Manning and Jaigh Lowder will perform their own original music and rich guitar styling. Enjoy listening with your friends at pop-up café tables under the oak tree.

Illinois Stewardship Alliance – Seed Savers
The Illinois Stewardship Alliance, a collaborative partner, returns with activities and materials that explain the importance of “seed saving.” Learn to identify different seeds, learn why some become extinct, and discover how we can prevent seed extinction.

Illinois Artisan Janice Rockwell
The Museum Store will feature artist Janice Rockwell. Learn about encaustic painting and her most recent work that celebrates the majesty of cows.

Cooper’s StrEATside Bistro Food Truck
After rave reviews, the Coopers are back! Justin Cooper is a food lover at heart with over 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry. His background has inspired him to serve local and fresh food whenever possible, including his cousin’s local beef. Purchase your food “strEATside” and enjoy it inside the museum!

POUR Bar
Shake, rattle, & POUR! Relax and enjoy any drink of your choice from this fully catered bar. Some of the best bartenders in our area are at your service!

The Illinois State Museum inspires discovery and caring about Illinois’ cultural and natural resources and heritage. The Museum integrates its original research and diverse collections to advance knowledge and create thought-provoking exhibitions and educational programs and resources. These offerings engage people of all ages in their own discovery and lifelong learning about the natural and cultural heritage of Illinois and its place within the world. The Museum promotes stewardship of this heritage to improve quality of life and ensure a sustainable future.