On Feb. 8, 2014 at the Don Harrington Discovery Center will be the Discovery After Dark Event for adults only.  This event is Ale-ology: Ye Old Science on Tap. The Ale-ology event activities will include ale-inspired cuisine that is prepared Chef Bud Anderson. Live music will be performed by the Penny Traveler.  The event will include several activities such as a Beer Goggle challenge, a Wheel of Medieval Myth and Mirth among others.  There will also be Home Brewing Demonstrations.

“Our adults-only events are designed for attendees to relax and have a great time with good food and music, plus we always incorporate science into the party so everyone has learned something or been exposed to something unique,” Amy Juba, Director of Development and Marketing at Don Harrington Discovery Center, said.

Discovery After Dark events raise money to provide funding for educational exhibits and programs.  These events began in 2010 with the Science of Chocolate and the Science of Cooking events.  Since then, there have been three events a year in the Discovery After Dark series.

“The Discovery Center’s mission is to spark curiosity, inspire passion for lifelong learning, and bring families and communities closer together.  We want the whole community to feel like the Discovery Center is a place they can learn and have fun, from toddlers to grandparents,” Juba said.

Ale-ology is the first of the three events in 2014. The next event is on June 20 and it is Pirateology: Swashbuckling Science.

“Beerology has been our most popular event annually, which is why we include this theme or a variation of the theme, like this year’s Ale-ology, each year.  The great people at Budweiser are terrific about donating beverages for our events, and we couldn’t put on our adult parties without their support,” Juba said.

This event and others like it help to fund the Don Harrington Discovery Center itself.  The funds raised also help the Discovery Center to bring in traveling exhibits and others such things like the Family Science Night.  Also, events like this help to fund the scholarships to the Discovery Center summer camps for children.

The event is from 7pm to 10pm and tickets cost $49 to non-members.  For more information go to www.dhdc.org or call 806-355-9547 ext. 107.