Rock-it Science Cabaret: Battle of the Science Bands

WHAT:

As part of World Maker Faire, TalkingScience will present three performances of the Rock-It Science Cabaret, a science variety show featuring scientists and performers illustrating principles of physics, chemistry, and biology.

WHO:

Ira Flatow, host of NPR's live news/talk show Science Friday, will introduce the Rock-It Science Cabaret, and will be available at Science Friday's booth at Maker Faire to meet and talk to fans after he leaves the Science Stage on Saturday.

Each of the Rock-It Science Cabaret's three performances will feature a different program, with acts including:

• Brainy music by The Amygdaloids, NYU neuroscientists who sing about how the inside of your head works;
• Serpentina the Snake Charmer from Coney Island, who can show you how to make friends with big snakes;
• Incredible science demos that you can take part in;
• Science punk rock, green rap music, and more.

WHEN:

Saturday, September 25, 2010, noon and 4:00 PM  - rain or shine.  

Sunday, September 26, 2010, 1:00 PM – rain or shine

WHERE:  

The New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th Street in Queens, NY

The Hall of Science is only a two-minute walk from the L train at 111th St. There is plenty of parking.   Check www.makerfaire.com for updates on available parking and traffic.

MORE INFORMATION ONLINE:

Video footage from the Rock-It Science Cabaret will be available at TalkingScience.org after the event. To see videos of past TalkingScience Cabarets visit www.talkingscience.org/Events-Cabaret

Visit http://www.nysci.org for more directions and updates about World Maker Faire.

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TalkingScience Cabaret is a project of Science Friday Initiative, www.scifri.org, the nonprofit partner of Science Friday, celebrating 20 years of broadcast on NPR