LOCAL NEWS
H
EXPLORE THE SCIENCE OF SOUND AT ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER
ere’s something new and exciting at Adventure Science Center (ASC). It’s the latest installment of ASC’s multi-year museum overhaul; a new, permanent exhibit called soundBox. SoundBox opens Monday, July 1. It allows kids to explore the science of music and sound through 14 active, hands-on social experiences — all while celebrating Nashville’s “Music City” roots. Kids are sure to have fun creating their own musical tracks while visualizing notes and beats on glowing walls, or while adjusting pitch and volume sounds and tones in full-body, immersive experiences. Step up to the microphone to where you can sing or speak to see your vocal patterns on a digital wall. You can also scan your fingerprints and convert the distinctive ridges into unique songs and animations you can share with friends.
Next to soundBox, you’ll also experience the grand re-opening of Innovation Incubator. This high-tech, STEAM-rich environment uses hands-on learning, advanced technologies and free discovery to foster innovation and creativity. This area allows kids to explore the worlds of coding and robotics, among other things. “The hands-on skills that provide relevant experience for careers in the 21st century can be explored thoroughly in the Innovation Incubator, and we are excited to offer this opportunity to people of all ages and backgrounds,” says Steve Hinkley, ASC’s president and CEO. ASC is located at 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville. ASC is open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is $15.95 adults, $11.95 ages 2 - 12. Call 615-862-5160 or visit adventuresci.org.
... QUICK BITS ... We are now accepting nominations for our annual BEST OF PARENTING readers’ poll. Submit your nomination through Wednesday, July 31 (voting begins Thursday, Aug. 1). Head to nashvilleparent.com/bop19 ... The Frist Art Museum is a BLUE STAR MUSEUM, and that means all summer long (through Monday, Sept. 2) all
active military personnel and their families get free admission to the museum. Located at 919 Broadway, Nashville, the Frist’s hours are Mon - Wed & Sat 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Thu - Fri 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 1 - 5:30 p.m. Call 615-244-3340 or visit fristartmuseum.org ... It’s CHRISTMAS IN JULY at Nashville Shores on Friday, July 5. Bring a new,
unwrapped toy ($10 minimum value) and you’ll get into the water park for $19.99. Members will receive a voucher for free ice cream, and they can bring an additional guest for $12.99. The first 200 guests in the gate will receive a free gift. Call 615-889-7050 or visit nashvilleshores. com ... Learn to swim with the new BRITISH
nashvilleparent.com
SWIM SCHOOL location in Nashville. British Swim School offers a two-step curriculum teaching children (as young as 3 months) and adults water safety and survival skills, along with swimming skill development. The new location is within the Fitness 1440 Health Club (411 Metroplex Drive, Nashville). There’s a grand opening event on
Saturday, July 20 from 1 - 3 p.m. Festivities include family-friendly activities like a raffle, balloon artist, special guest appearances and more. You also have the opportunity to observe a typical swim lesson and receive a minievaluation of your child’s own swimming skills. Call 615-212-2010 or visit britishswimschool.com to learn more.
july 2019 23