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New Exhibit Areas – KidScience and Discovery 3D Theatre – Open Feb. 13 at Discovery Place in Second Reveal of Museum Renovation

From Discovery Place's Marketing Department:



CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Interact and learn at Discovery Place through scientific play and 3D glasses when the Museum reveals the second in a series of exhibition openings. Two original exhibitions – KidScience, an area for young visitors to touch, test and tinker with math and science, and Discovery 3D Theatre, the Museum’s new digital movie experience – are slated to open on Saturday, February 13.
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Posted by Elizabeth Shugg on February 8, 2010 at 12:24pm

Elizabeth Shugg

Before Forecasters and Satellites, Surprise Snowfalls Made for the Most Magical of Mornings


Once again, we're featuring a column written about childhood by Tom Poland. This one is sure to hit home with all of you - especially those of you who grew up in the south.

Once Upon A Time Magic Was Literally In The Air
By Tom Poland

My… Continue

Posted by Elizabeth Shugg on January 14, 2010 at 9:30am

Elizabeth Shugg

Reflections of Science's Impact in - and Out - of School

Writer Tom Poland shares his memories of how science has affected him as a child, and today.

Breathing Helium & Smashing Roses
By Tom Poland

No, the title of this piece has nothing to do with punk rock groups. Quite by accident I stumbled across the Science Channel last night. There it was, a doomsday asteroid in high-definition hurling toward Earth, a catastrophe like no other. Far away in space, this menacing, pockma… Continue

Posted by Elizabeth Shugg on January 29, 2010 at 11:00pm

Elizabeth Shugg

CSI: Crime Scene Insects Creep Into Charlotte's Discovery Place Jan. 30

Insects Give Insight Into Crime In New Discovery Place Exhibition


Warning: Discovery Place’s new experience may bug you! Guests can detect the secrets of crime-solving bugs when new exhibition CSI: Crime Scene Insects opens at Discovery Place on Saturday, January 30. The special exhibition, inspired by… Continue

Posted by Elizabeth Shugg on January 26, 2010 at 10:30am

Elizabeth Shugg

Big Graco Stroller Recall

Get the details here in this AP article published by the Charlotte Observer.

Posted by Elizabeth Shugg on January 21, 2010 at 9:44am

Elizabeth Shugg

Time to Register for Summer Camps and Preschools

Many camps are now accepting registrations for their summer programs and preschool programs are accepting registrations for the 2010-2011 school year. You can access our vast list of summer camps at this link, and the region's numerous preschool programs at this link. Let us know what your favorite camp and preschool programs are by posting a comment below.

Posted by Elizabeth Shugg on January 19, 2010 at 9:54am

Elizabeth Shugg

Johnson & Johnson Expands Tylenol Recall

The Associated Press is reporting that Johnson & Johnson has expanded the Tylenol recall that resulted from a "moldy smell" that made users sick in recent weeks.

According to this report, the recall includes "batches of regular and extra-strength Tylenol, Children's Tylenol, eight-hour Tylenol, Tylenol Arthritis , Tylenol PM, Children's Motrin, Motrin IB, Benadryl, Rolaids, Simply Sleep and St. J… Continue

Posted by Elizabeth Shugg on January 16, 2010 at 10:30am

Elizabeth Shugg

Charlotte TRACKS Members: You Can Now Add Flickr Photos to Your Profile


Charlotte TRACKS has enabled access to Flickr, so members who have Flickr accounts can now upload photos from their account to their Charlotte TRACKS profile page. It's easy to do. Just log in to Charlotte TRACKS, go to your personal page and click on "P… Continue

Posted by Elizabeth Shugg on January 15, 2010 at 10:56am

Elizabeth Shugg

Charlotte TRACKS Twitter Users: You Can Now "Tweet" From Your Profile Page


Do you "tweet"? If so, you can now link your Charlotte TRACKS profile page to your Twitter account. Just log in to your Charlotte TRACKS account, go to your personal profile page and click on the Twitter icon on the left side of the page under your photo. When you click on it, you'll be asked to "allow" Twit… Continue

Posted by Elizabeth Shugg on January 14, 2010 at 11:30pm

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U.S. National Whitewater Center Opens Summer Camp Registration

From the USNWC communications department:
USNWC Summer Camps
Five Camps - and five ways to get your kids active & outdoors this summer!

Wet n’ Wild Adventure Camp - With a wide range of enjoyable activities from whitewater rafting, rock climbing, flatwater kayaking, and teambuilding - this is a camp your child will not forget!
$275 per week - Ages 8-12

Wilderness Voyageurs Adventure Camp - This unique camp will allow children to explore the outdoors through wilderness photography, e… Continue

Posted by Elizabeth Shugg on January 14, 2010 at 4:49pm

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