
The Louisville Science Center is putting on a really cool exhibit titled GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World which is being kicked off by the event Science with a Twist: The Biggest Gig of the Year. We are really excited to see this, and we want you to see it too. We have 5 tickets to give away to the Fan Club Party (a $25 value) to you loyal readers for the event on Saturday the 21st. To enter, comment below with your favorite element. Could be from the periodic table of elements, your favorite Honda Element model, a cool Element skateboard design, whatever you like!
We will e-mail the winners on Wednesday night, so watch that e-mail inbox to confirm your spot on the guestlist. Details on the event are below including ticketing and event info for various levels, Louisville Science Center info, and details on performances by Soul Incorporated, Greg Martin, Scott Carney, and many more. You won’t want to miss this!
What: Kick off party for new guitar exhibit @ Louisville Science Center
When: Saturday, January 21 7pm – Midnight (Fan Club Party 9pm – Midnight)
Where: Louisville Science Center (Google Maps)
Why: Cool parties, guitars, rock & roll, what else could you ask for?!
How: Get tickets here for the main event – $100 (VIP Level here – $250), here for the Fan Club party – $25, and also enter to win some Fan Club tickets by us!
Important links:
Event Page @ Louisville Science Center
Exhibit Page @ Louisville Science Center
Louisville Science Center @ Facebook Go Like them!
Info via the January 5 press release:
Louisville, KY (January 5, 2012) – The first chance to preview GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World will be
at Science with a Twist: The Biggest Gig of the Year, presented by Brown-Forman, on Saturday, January 21 from 7 p.m.
to midnight at the Louisville Science Center.
Science with a Twist is co-hosted by JK McKnight, Founder and Manager of the Forecastle Festival, and Ashley Capps,
President of AC Entertainment. The event will feature live performances from legendary guitar icon Rick Derringer
(“Rock & Roll, Hoochie Koo” and “Hang On Sloopy”), Soul Incorporated, the Louisville Crashers, Scott Carney of Wax
Fang and Hot Brown Smack Down. The event will also include a silent auction for two guitars signed by Peter Frampton
and The Beach Boys, each donated by Horseshoe Southern Indiana.
Science with a Twist includes admission to GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World (opening to the public
January 22), music-themed cocktails, a strolling hors d’oeuvres dinner, live music, activities and a preview of the IMAX
film All Access: Front Row, Backstage, Live!, a behind-the-scenes look at concerts featuring more than 13 Grammy
Award winning musicians. The Louisville Science Center is only the second venue to host GUITAR: The Instrument That
Rocked The World.
Two Ambassadors of Science Literacy will be honored during Power Hour, a pre-event reception from 7 to 8 p.m., where
Rick Derringer will perform a private concert. The Science Center will celebrate the accomplishments of Jody Clasey,
Ph.D. of the University of Kentucky, for her dedication to science education and her commitment to improving the lives
of Kentucky’s Youth through her work around prevention and intervention strategies for childhood obesity; and Kris
Kimmel of the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation for his founding role with the Idea Festival and his
creation of Kentucky Space. The Louisville Science Center has served as the venue for the IF Kids component of the Idea
Festival.
Tickets are $100 or $250 for the main event. The $250 ticket includes the event, access to Power Hour, and the exclusive
performance by Rick Derringer, who will be available for autographs later in the evening. Cocktail attire or favorite
musician costumes are encouraged. Attendees must be 21.
The event will also include a $25 Fan Club Party from 9 p.m. to midnight, which includes a cash bar, complimentary
cocktail and light desserts. Fan Club guests can also add on All Access: Front Row, Backstage, Live! for $5, including a
midnight showing. A cash prize will be awarded for best musician costume, judged by JK McKnight and 102.3 The Max.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.LouisvilleScience.org/swat or call 502-560-7130. Event proceeds
support the Science Center’s work to promote science literacy, and a portion of each ticket is tax deductible.