Virtual - Parthenon Symposium: Greek Archaeology & Ancient Color

WHEN: October 23, 2022 11:00 AM

REGION:  Middle Tennessee

The Parthenon is physically located in Middle TN but this event is virtual so all regions are encouraged to attend.

WHERE:  Virtual

Pre-registration required, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZO19BxKYSYqJLmiIpNEBHw

COST: Free

WHAT: Join the Parthenon for a free virtual talk on Sunday, October 23, at 11 AM Central. Expert archaeologist Dr. Brian Martens, St. Andrews University, will share archaeological evidence from Greece that show color on ancient objects and structures, proving that ancient Greece was a vibrant and colorful place. This Virtual Symposium is free and open to the public.

For additional details visit, https://www.nashvilleparthenon.com/events/october2022symposium

TARGET AUDIENCE: Adults and Seniors

WEBSITE: www.nashvilleparthenon.com

Adventure Science Center Fall Into Science Festival

WHEN: October 23, 2022 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

REGION:  Middle Tennessee

WHERE:  Adventure Science Center - 800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203

COST: Free outdoor event

Admission is required to go inside the Adventure Science Center

WHAT: This free outdoor festival will feature hands-on STEAM activities, music performances, and live science demonstrations. Costumes are encouraged!

WEBSITE: https://adventuresci.org

Reelfoot Lake State Park Pelican Festival

WHEN: October 23, 2022 9: 00AM - 2:00 PM

REGION:  West Tennessee

WHERE:  Reelfoot Lake State Park - 2595 Hwy 21 E, Tiptonville, TN 38079

COST:  $20 Per Person for all guided tours, $50 Per Person for all guided Photography Tour, $10 per art or photography entered, $7 per person to paint

Attention: Reservations are required for Photography and Pontoon Tours, register online at www.tnstateparks.com or call (731) 253-9652

Cabin & camping reservations www.tnstateparks.comeparks.com/parks/reelfoot-lake

WHAT: Vendors Open @ 9am-2pm

9:00am Pelican Pontoon Tour – 2hr.

1:00pm Pelican Pontoon Tour - 2hr.
WEBSITE: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/reelfoot-lake

Virtual - Evenings with the National Weather Service

WHEN: October 23, 2022 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT

REGION:  Middle Tennessee

Physical location is in Middle TN but this event is virtual so all regions are encouraged to attend.

WHERE:  Virtual

COST: Free

WHAT: Calling all weather enthusiasts! Ever wanted to get to know your local National Weather Service Office? Here’s your chance! Join the National Weather Service in Nashville, TN virtually for a presentation about the office, followed by an office tour, and a weather balloon launch at the end.

Must pre-register for which evening you would like to attend by visiting GoToMeeting, https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/6506035027323302157

WEBSITE: weather.gov/ohx

Trees are Terrific! Do a Self-Guided Tour MTSU's Arboretum

WHEN: October 23, 2022 8:00 AM

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: MTSU Campus - 1301 East Main Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

COST: Free

WHAT: .Did you know that trees are the largest organisms most of us will encounter in our lifetime? Come visit the MTSU campus in early fall to view representative native Tennessee trees, with one exception, the Ginkgo. Download the Native Tree map from the web address provided or pick up a foldable copy in the MTSU Science Atrium. This is an open event, a casual walk to visit each tree will take about 2 hours. Parking on campus is not available from M - F, 8AM to 6PM but plenty of parking is available in the Rutherford Blvd lot where you can walk to campus or ride the Blue Raider Shuttle. Tree tags also have a QR code that will provide you with a walking map to specific trees that are part of the Arboretum.

In collaboration with Vanderbilt University, a virtual tour of the campus can be experienced via: http://bioimages.vanderbilt.edu/mtsu/35

WEBSITE: https://www.mtsu.edu/facserv/arboretum/

MoSH Planetarium Shows

WHEN: October 23, 2022 11:00 AM, 2:30 PM, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM

REGION:  West Tennessee

WHERE:  Museum of Science and History Planetarium - 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111

COST: Adult $12.00, Senior $10.00, Youth $10.00

WHAT: Experience the wonders of constellations, planets, black holes and space travel. Learn about meteors and their impact on Earth. The AutoZone Dome at the Sharpe Planetarium immerses you in a totally new level of sight, sound, and comfort. The dome is 50 feet in diameter and reaches 32.5 feet off-of-floor. The screen area is 3, 925 square feet, making it the largest projection screen in Memphis.

October 14-23rd The Planets at 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM Our Sky Tonight at 1:00 PM Fright Light at 4:00 PM

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.com

MoSH Pink Palace Giant Screen Theater

WHEN: October 23, 2022 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: Museum of Science and History Pink Palace - 3050 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111

COST: $12.00 Adult, $10 Senior, $10 Child

WHAT: Experience sea life, space travel, international destinations and worlds more with larger than life 2D and 3D movies.

Sundays, October 16, 23, 30 2022 11:00 am – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 1:00 pm – Turtle Odyssey 3D 2:30 pm – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 4:00 pm – Into America's Wild 2D

Wednesdays – Fridays, October, 14, 19, 20, 21, 11:00 am – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 1:00 pm – Turtle Odyssey 3D 2:30 pm – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 4:00 pm – Into America's Wild 2D

Saturdays, October 22, 2022 11:00 am – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 1:00 pm – Turtle Odyssey 3D 2:30 pm – Serengeti 2D (contracting) 4:00 pm – Into America's Wild 3D

WEBSITE: moshmemphis.com

Celebrate STEAM at Children's Museum of Oak Ridge

WHEN: October 23, 2022 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: Children's Museum of Oak Ridge - 461 W. Outer Dr., Oak Ridge, TN 37830

COST: Free with Admission to the Museum; members free

WHAT: Participate in a STEAM scavenger hunt in the museum during normal operating hours.

WEBSITE: https://childrensmuseumofoakridge.org/

Explore Martin ArtQuest Interactive Gallery

WHEN: October 23, 2022 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: Frist Art Museum - 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

COST: 18 and under free, Adults $15, in person discounts for military and seniors

WHAT:  Martin ArtQuest (MAQ) is Nashville’s premier destination for hands-on art experiences since opening in 2001. Visitors of all ages can explore all of MAQ’s art-making activities—drawing, animation, printmaking, painting, and more. All activities are accessible to all. MAQ helps participants find their unique talents and voices, celebrate their creative energy, and have fun! MAQ makes each individual’s passion possible and serves as a place of inspiration and immersion.

Additional hours - October 14, 15, 17, 20, 21 and 22 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM, October 16 and 23 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM

WEBSITE: FristArtMuseum.org

Virtual - Nova77 STEM Workshop - Exploring Mars Through HiRISE Images and AI-generated Images

WHEN: October 23, 2022 4:00 PM

REGION: East Tennessee

This event is virtual so all regions are encouraged to attend.

WHERE: Virtual

COST: Free

WHAT:  NASA-funded STEM project engaging high school students and the public at large in exploring Mars through HiRISE images of Martian landscapes and AI-generated images.

To register and receive the Zoom link please visit, https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvcuGqrzIsE9Beqk0fJgPOb60PTo7o-pNE

WEBSITE: https://hiriseai.github.io/