EAST TN

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

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

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/

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/

WonderWorks Lobby Learning Series

WHEN: October 23, 2022 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: WonderWorks - 100 Music Road, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

COST: Free

WHAT: Stop into our lobby for free and entertaining science demonstrations at 2pm daily during the festival, October 14-23 2022. Visit www.wonderworkstn.com for more information about WonderWorks Indoor Amusement Park – a great fit for all ages with over 100 interactive exhibits including bubble lab, 360 bikes, astronaut training challenge, XD motion-seat theater, ropes course, bed of nails and more! Interested parties may purchase tickets to WonderWorks, open daily from 10am to 9pm. SAVE $3 on up to 6 people when you mention code TNSTEAM!

WEBSITE: www.wonderworksonline.com

Hands On! Discovery Center Art Studio STEM

WHEN: October 23, 2022 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: Hands On! Discovery Center - 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 37615

COST: Included with paid admission to Hands On! Discovery Center

WHAT: Join us for Pablo Picasso inspired cubism drawings, Frida Kahlo inspired Day of the Dead collages, and crayon resist watercolor leaf paintings. All activities are self-guided with instructions provided. Facilitated programs announced periodically throughout each day.

This program runs all day from Tuesday, October 4th through Sunday, October 30th.

WEBSITE: https://visithandson.org/

Hands On! Discovery Center Fabulous Fabrics Discovery Lab Program for National Chemistry Week

WHEN: October 23, 2022 11:30 AM

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: Hands On! Discovery Center - 1212 Suncrest Drive, Gray, TN 37615

COST: Included with paid admission to Hands On! Discovery Center

WHAT: Join us for this year’s National Chemistry Week theme, Fabulous Fibers: The Chemistry of Fabrics. Explore absorbency, surface tension, and a fun forensic fabric analysis. Then, take a closer look at various fabrics up close with a microscope. The Discovery Lab will be open by announcement periodically throughout each day.

This program will run periodically each day from Tuesday, October 11th through Sunday, October 23rd.

WEBSITE: https://visithandson.org/

Virtual - Evenings with the National Weather Service

WHEN: October 22, 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

Celebrate STEAM at Children's Museum of Oak Ridge

WHEN: October 22, 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 museum operating hours.

WEBSITE: https://childrensmuseumofoakridge.org/