The Davenport Sisters by Bohemian Noir Visions
Morehead Planetarium & Science Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina invites children and adults to explore the common ground of art and science at their Steampunk-themed Family Science Day this Saturday, April 17 from 11 to 3.
This looks fantastic! All activities are free, including musicians Jay Cartwright and The Extraordinary Contraptions, short films such as Edison’s Frankenstein, and loads of hands-on activities:
- Make steampunk jewelry
- Examine a pendulum clock to learn how gears work
- Race steam-powered boats
- Travel back in time in Morehead’s portable planetarium
- Collaborate to create an illustrated periodic table, inspired by the Periodic Table Printmaking Project
- Explore an exhibit featuring images of both science and art
I am devastated that the von Hedwig family will not be able to attend this outstanding event. Science, steampunk, and children are what we’re all about! The only possible upside is that our absence will delay the embarrassing fangirl squee I’m saving up for when I meet the Darling Davenport sisters, who will also be in attendance.
We have only recently discovered these Queens of the Steampunk Scene, and their excellent radio show/podcast has become the soundtrack of our lives. You may hear the Clockwork Cabaret playing in every cabin and laboratory on board the Schöneluft. (Except in the boiler room. The boiler crew only listen to Noh and German Opera.)
Perhaps the Davenports will grace us with their presence at the Steampunk Worlds Fair?
Thank you so much for posting about the event!