Taste your way through the evening.

BLAST Culinary Partners will serve an enticing variety of sweet and savory bites from tasting stations throughout the event, with options designed to accommodate a range of tastes.

By generously donating their food, time, and talent, these partners help direct more of the evening’s proceeds toward COSI’s Access Programs, which connect children, families, and communities with engaging science experiences. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and encourage you to return the favor by visiting and supporting these community-minded establishments.

Additional Culinary Partners will be announced soon, and the full BLAST menu will be shared closer to the event.

Current Culinary Partners

SSA – COSI

Fogo de Chão - Polaris

4th & State - Downtown

Cinco Más – Arena District

Der Dutchman – Plain City

White Castle – Columbus

Chocolate Café – Grandview | German Village

Raise a glass to a brighter future.

Sip, sample, and refresh as BLAST Beverage Partners keep the celebration flowing throughout the evening. Their generous in-kind support helps reduce event expenses, allowing every ticket and sponsorship to make an even greater impact on COSI’s Access Programs.

We invite you to show your appreciation by supporting the companies that help BLAST shine and share COSI’s commitment to our community.

Beverage Partners

Soft Beverages – G&J Pepsi

Liquor – Watershed Distillery

Specialty – Saucy THC-Infused Seltzer

Find your rhythm and light up the dance floor.

From live music to DJ-driven beats, BLAST will offer a soundtrack for every kind of music lover. KC and the Moonlighters will bring the energy with a dynamic live performance, while DJs throughout the event will keep the music moving with a variety of styles and sounds.

With the light already in the Moonlighters, all that is missing is your GLOW. Follow the music, discover your favorite dance floor, and let the evening move you.

LIVE BAND



KC & the Moonlighters is a premier, live variety band based in Columbus, Ohio. Bringing over two decades of experience to the stage, this dynamic, female-fronted group features multiple powerhouse vocalists who know exactly how to read a room. They build seamless setlists covering seven decades of music, blending high-energy hits and toe-tapping favorites from Motown, classic rock, 90s nostalgia, and modern Top 40. It’s the perfect soundtrack for an interactive event where guests can dance, mingle, and wander at their own pace. Known for their flawless 5-star reputation and turn-key professionalism, KC & the Moonlighters provide a complete concert-class experience—including high-end sound, professional stage lighting, and expert MC services—for weddings, corporate galas, and community events across the Midwest.

Around every corner, a new way to play awaits.

Tap into your competitive side, create something brilliant, strike a pose, or discover science in an entirely new light. BLAST will fill COSI with playful, interactive experiences designed to surprise and delight throughout the evening.

The GLOW-cade
Get your game on with an illuminated collection of arcade and party favorites, including Giant Pac-Man, air hockey, ping-pong, cornhole, and more. Challenge your friends, cheer on the competition, or simply enjoy the neon nostalgia.

The Glow Up Glam Cam
Your red-carpet moment awaits. Step into the spotlight, show off your GLOW-inspired style, and capture a dramatic slow-motion video worthy of the evening.

Brilliant Minds Trivia
Put your knowledge to the test with fast-paced trivia designed to spark a few “lightbulb moments.” Gather your brightest friends and see who truly shines.

“Let It Glow” Community STEAM Art Experience
Add your creativity to a collaborative work of art inspired by science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Each contribution will help create something even brighter together.

Luminescent Science Interactives
Explore the science of light, color, energy, and illumination through hands-on experiences that make discovery glow.

Animal Encounters
Meet some remarkable members of COSI’s living collection and learn about the fascinating adaptations that help animals thrive. You may even catch a glimpse of an axolotl glowing under a special light.

Be Part of the GLOW Couture Showcase

Your style. Your interpretation. Your moment to shine.

Creatively interpret the GLOW theme through elegant eveningwear, artistic lighting elements, illuminated accessories, statement sneakers, and imaginative personal style. Whether your look offers a subtle shimmer or a brilliant burst of light, guests are invited to participate while maintaining the elevated sophistication of the BLAST Sneaker Ball.

Arrive ready to turn heads, inspire creativity, and show us how you GLOW. Throughout the evening, guests will have opportunities to celebrate standout looks in several GLOW Couture Showcase categories.

View GLOW Couture Fashion/Costume Policy

Make the night shine for more children and families.

BLAST is more than an unforgettable evening. It is a fundraiser that helps expand access to COSI’s engaging science experiences and educational resources. Your participation supports COSI’s Access Programs, helping remove barriers and create opportunities for children, families, and communities to discover the wonder of science.

All of the food, beverages, entertainment, and experiences described above are included with admission. Guests who would like to make an even greater impact will find several fun ways to support COSI throughout the evening:

Silent Auction
Explore an exciting collection of packages, experiences, dining opportunities, and one-of-a-kind items. Bid on your favorites and support COSI while taking home something special.

COSINKO
Try your luck with COSI’s playful take on Plinko. Drop a chip and watch it bounce toward prizes that may include wine, gift cards, COSI goodies, and other surprises.

Later in the evening, COSI President and CEO Dr. Frederic Bertley will share a few words and invite guests to invest directly in COSI’s mission. If you are attending as someone’s guest, we hope you will consider honoring your host and the cause they care about by making a gift of your own. Every contribution, at every level, helps COSI illuminate possibilities and inspire the scientists, dreamers, and innovators of tomorrow.