May 26 Local News New IMAX Film Focuses On Saudi Arabia By Rick Howlett Several members of the Saudi Royal Family are in Louisville Wednesday for the local premiere of a new IMAX film. Arabia is a travelogue that also attempts to demystify the Saudi kingdom to outsiders. Film consultant and author Robert Lacey says it’s a nation in a tug-of-war between religious fundamentalists and those […] By Rick Howlett May 26 Local News New IMAX Film Focuses On Saudi Arabia Rick Howlett
Apr 8 Arts and Culture New Science Center Exhibits: Sesame Street, Star Trek The Louisville Science Center announced new exhibits scheduled through 2011 today. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has details. The exhibits include Sesame Street: Presents the Body opening in July and Start Trek: The Exhibition, which opens in January 2011. And next summer, the center will host The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition. Executive director Joanna Haas says […] By Elizabeth Kramer Apr 8 Arts and Culture New Science Center Exhibits: Sesame Street, Star Trek Elizabeth Kramer
Nov 20 Local News Health Care Forum Fosters Reform Dialogue A range of health care experts from the region gathered at the Louisville Science Center Thursday evening to foster more public dialogue about efforts to overhaul the nation's health care system. By Kristin Espeland Nov 20 Local News Health Care Forum Fosters Reform Dialogue Kristin Espeland
Nov 15 Arts and Culture Science Center Launches Series with Health Care This week, the Louisville Science Center is hosting a discussion about health care, and it’s just the beginning of what officials intend to become frequent conversations about science-related issues. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. Thursday is the first event of the series the center is calling Scientific Proofs. The center has teamed up with the […] By Elizabeth Kramer Nov 15 Arts and Culture Science Center Launches Series with Health Care Elizabeth Kramer
Sep 30 State of Affairs Recovering Undersea Artifacts Archeological excavations are challenging under the best of circumstances – it’s a delicate endeavor to unearth tiny pieces of artifacts without damaging them, and in a way that maintains the integrity and context of the site. So just imagine how those challenges are magnified when the entire operation takes place at the bottom of the ocean. This Wednesday we’ll learn about the recovery process for undersea artifacts, and the most famous underwater excavation – the Titanic. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Sep 30 State of Affairs Recovering Undersea Artifacts Laura Ellis
Apr 21 Arts and Culture Science Center Gets Funds for Preschool Education The Louisville Science Center received a grant today to bolster its education programs for preschoolers. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. The PNC Foundation announced it is giving a grant of more than $380,000 to the Science Center so it can provide science educational activities to young children, their teachers and their families. The center’s executive […] By Elizabeth Kramer Apr 21 Arts and Culture Science Center Gets Funds for Preschool Education Elizabeth Kramer
Sep 17 Arts and Culture Cultural Attractions Reduce Admissions this Week Many cultural attractions around town are offering free or reduced admissions while power in Louisville area many homes and area schools are closed. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. The Frazier International History Museum, the Louisville Science Center and the Louisville Zoo are among the organizations offering reduced or free admissions until schools reopen. Mark Zoeller […] By Elizabeth Kramer Sep 17 Arts and Culture Cultural Attractions Reduce Admissions this Week Elizabeth Kramer
Aug 15 Local News Science Center Begins Expansion Construction is officially underway on a $1 million expansion project at the Louisville Science Center. The city has purchased the Alexander Building, located next to the center on West Main Street, to house a new science education center. Executive Director Gail Becker says the project has been in the discussion phase for a long time. […] By Rick Howlett Aug 15 Local News Science Center Begins Expansion Rick Howlett