Science Center of Iowa
Daily Program Guide
Saturday, September 11, 2010


10:00 AM   One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
  Star Theater, Why the Sky?, Upper Level

Observe wonders of the night sky around the world with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.

Sponsored by NASA.

 
11:00 AM   Cold Blooded Critters
  Founders Hall, Main Level
Meet and get the chance to touch some of SCI’s resident reptiles and amphibians.
 
11:30 AM   Meet Stuffee
  Founders Hall, Main Level
Young visitors can explore how the human body works with a large, soft sculpture doll.
 
12:00 PM   Iowa Skies Tonight
  Star Theater, Why the Sky?, Upper Level
Locate stars and planets, hear myths of the night sky, and learn about astronomical events.
 
01:00 PM   One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
  Star Theater, Why the Sky?, Upper Level

Observe wonders of the night sky around the world with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.

Sponsored by NASA.

 
01:30 PM   Crazy Chemistry
  Founders Hall, Main Level
Come check out the colorful, ooey-gooey, and other fun experiments we’ll mix up.
 
02:30 PM   Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
  Star Theater, Why the Sky?, Upper Level

Experience one of the most mysterious – and misunderstood – wonders of the Universe.

Narrated by Liam Neeson. Sponsored by NASA.

 
03:00 PM   Fire Works
  Founders Hall, Main Level
From things that glow to things that explode, this program is a real blast!
 
03:30 PM   Cold Blooded Critters
  Founders Hall, Main Level
Meet and get the chance to touch some of SCI’s resident reptiles and amphibians.
 
04:00 PM   Iowa Skies Tonight
  Star Theater, Why the Sky?, Upper Level
Locate stars and planets, hear myths of the night sky, and learn about astronomical events.
 




ARABIA 09:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
Blank IMAX Dome Theater, Main Level

 

TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM


An epic combination of historical recreations and scenes from everyday life, ARABIA follows the story of Arabian film student Hamzah Jamjoom as he returns home from Chicago's De Paul University to make a film about his native culture.  As Hamzah discovers the roots of his people's ancient traditions, audiences will learn how Arabian society developed through history into what it is today and discover a visually striking world of fascinating heritage.

Travel to the exotic and fascinating land of Arabia.  Explore the ancient tombs of a lost city; dive through the reefs of the Red Sea; and experience the Hajj -- the largest gathering of people on Earth. Discover an extraordinary culture and experience modern day Arabia in the midst of monumental change.

 
GREECE: Secrets of the Past 11:30 AM
Blank IMAX Dome Theater, Main Level

 

TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM
 
Directed by Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Greg MacGillivray, GREECE: Secrets of the Past is the stirring story of how a Greek archeologist of the 21st century is uncovering the secret history of his ancient ancestors who forged a society that continues to astound the world today with its ideas, inventions and achievements.  Set against the breathtaking, azure vistas of the Greek Isles, the film merges a contemporary archeological “detective story” with some of the most advanced and painstaking digital re-creations ever undertaken for an IMAX® theatre film, with scenes that restore such centuries-old spectacles as the original Parthenon and the volcanic eruption that buried Santorini in 1646 BC.


Local Sponsor: Principal Financial Group

 
HUBBLE 01:30 PM
Blank IMAX Dome Theater, Main Level

TRADITIONAL-LENGTH FILM

 

Through the power of IMAX®, Hubble will enable moviegoers to journey through distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA's history. The seventh film from the award-winning IMAX® Space Team, Hubble will offer an inspiring and unique look into the Hubble Space Telescope's legacy and highlight its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves.

 
IRON MAN 2 02:30 PM, 05:00 PM, 07:30 PM
Blank IMAX Dome Theater, Main Level

 

FEATURE FILM   Rated PG-13

 

Showing September 7 - 30

 

In the highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster from Paramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment, the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the armored Super Hero Iron Man.  Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Tony is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands.  With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James "Rhodey" Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, Tony forges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces.

Premier Media Partner:  WHO-HD Channel 13