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Friday, September 20, 2024
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | COSI

Celebrating 60 Years of COSI

Six decades of accolades, cloud ceremonies, explosive experiments and engaging exhibits. Six decades of demonstrating that science is for everyone– all ages, all backgrounds, all abilities.
...and COSI is just building STEAM.

Style

BLAST, COSI's Sneaker Ball, is our signature annual fundraiser. Don formal wear with your fanciest kicks or evening apparel with your trendiest trainers. What better way to dance to live music and stroll through COSI while savoring culinary delights, sampling creative cocktails, reminiscing with COSI nostalgia, enjoying performances and exclusive experiences, always with interactive science fun!


Purpose

Celebrating its 60th anniversary and six decades of service to the community, COSI produces a unique brand of science that can touch and impact learners across the region and beyond. COSI is a trusted educational resource and a cherished local tradition. Our critically important work relies on the generosity of people like you to help sustain it.

By supporting BLAST, you are supporting science literacy and access to STEAM learning for all. A portion of your ticket purchase allows COSI to:

  • Provide Family Access Memberships for under-resourced families
  • Introduce 1000 girls to over 30 STEAM careers through the Color of Science Passport Program
  • Enable 60 high school students to participate in an in-depth educational experience called PLATFORM
  • and more!


Experience

The evening will be a celebration of COSI and Columbus, showcasing the journey from ‘THEN’ to ‘NOW’. Step back in time to COSI’s grand opening in 1964 with a tribute to that year’s hottest band, The Beatles, as Hard Day’s Night performs a unique, costumed tribute show. The experience will be enriched with a carefully curated menu that pays homage to iconic Columbus restaurants from the past. As we shift to the ‘Now,’ enjoy indulgences from some of Columbus’ finest bakeries, capture moments with the BLAST Glam Cam and dance the night away with live music from Velvet Crush, taking us through hits from the 80s, 90s, and today.

Find out more by clicking on the sections below.

 Then

A HARD DAYS NIGHT
A Beatles Tribute Band

 Now

VELVET CRUSH
Music of the 80's, 90's, and 2000's


 Then

A TRIBUTE TO KAHIKI

CHICKEN HAWAIIAN

Charred Pineapple | Chicken
Carrot | Bell Peppers | Sweet n Sour Sauce

Beef & Broccoli
Stir Fry Beef | Onions | Broccoli |
Brown Garlic Soy Sauce

 

A Hello To Jai Lai

Warm Salt Sticks Served with
Famous Jai Lai Herb Butter (V)

Gluten Free Bread Available

Prime Rib Sandwich Station
Caramelized Onions (GF, VT) | Mushrooms (GF, VT)
| Crispy Onions (VT) | Horseradish Sauce (GF, VT | Bleu Cheese (GF, VT)

 Now

Blackberry Pork Burnt Ends
Spinach Puree | Pork Burnt Ends | Potato Crisp

Fall Harvest Walking Salad (VG, GF)
Butternut Squash Velouté | Pickled Cauliflower | Splintered Charred Asparagus | Dill Flower

Nitrogen Cone (V)
Liquid Nitrogen Bourbon Cherry Ice Cream | Mini Cornet Cone


14 karat white gold inside/outside hoop
earrings featuring round brilliant cut diamonds
weighing a total of 1.75 carats.
Valued at $3,300


Just a few of the fun elements of the evening, include:

Red Carpet + Shoe Cam

COSI NOW Community Art

BLAST Glam Cam - A Hollywood-style Slow Motion Cinebot

Caricaturist


‘Dragon Breath’ Popcorn

The Science of Cotton Candy by


The Space Race
THEN: VR Experience of Apollo 11
NOW: Be one of the first to see the new Rover.

And More...


TICKETS

Your BLAST ticket includes:

  • Plenty of Tasty Bites and Sweet Treats
  • Libations and Refreshments from our Beverage Partners
  • Interactive experiences and games
  • Special access to COSI exhibits, experiments and animal encounters
  • Tax-deductible donation benefiting COSI’s day-to-day science education and outreach programs

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (July 20-August 31) EXTENDED to September 4
$200 per person

REGISTRATION (September 5-September 19 or until sold out)
$250 per person

Please note this event is for age 21 and over only.

Click here to purchase tickets.

Sponsorship

 

For questions, contact Karin Chamberlain, Director of Donor Engagement & Events
[email protected] or 614.629.3225


THANK YOU


COSI

Friday, September 20, 2024
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | COSI

Celebrating 60 Years of COSI

Six decades of accolades, cloud ceremonies, explosive experiments and engaging exhibits. Six decades of demonstrating that science is for everyone– all ages, all backgrounds, all abilities.
...and COSI is just building STEAM.

Style

BLAST, COSI's Sneaker Ball, is our signature annual fundraiser. Don formal wear with your fanciest kicks or evening apparel with your trendiest trainers. What better way to dance to live music and stroll through COSI while savoring culinary delights, sampling creative cocktails, reminiscing with COSI nostalgia, enjoying performances and exclusive experiences, always with interactive science fun!

Purpose

Celebrating its 60th anniversary and six decades of service to the community, COSI produces a unique brand of science that can touch and impact learners across the region and beyond. COSI is a trusted educational resource and a cherished local tradition. Our critically important work relies on the generosity of people like you to help sustain it.

By supporting BLAST, you are supporting science literacy and access to STEAM learning for all. A portion of your ticket purchase allows COSI to:

  • Provide Family Access Memberships for under-resourced families
  • Introduce 1000 girls to over 30 STEAM careers through the Color of Science Passport Program
  • Enable 60 high school students to participate in an in-depth educational experience called PLATFORM
  • and more!


Experience

The evening will be a celebration of COSI and Columbus, showcasing the journey from ‘THEN’ to ‘NOW’. Step back in time to COSI’s grand opening in 1964 with a tribute to that year’s hottest band, The Beatles, as Hard Day’s Night performs a unique, costumed tribute show. The experience will be enriched with a carefully curated menu that pays homage to iconic Columbus restaurants from the past. As we shift to the ‘Now,’ enjoy indulgences from some of Columbus’ finest bakeries, capture moments with the BLAST Glam Cam and dance the night away with live music from Velvet Crush, taking us through hits from the 80s, 90s, and today.

Find out more by clicking on the sections below.

 Then

A HARD DAYS NIGHT
A Beatles Tribute Band

 Now

VELVET CRUSH
Music of the 80's, 90's, and 2000's


 Then

A TRIBUTE TO KAHIKI

CHICKEN HAWAIIAN

Charred Pineapple | Chicken
Carrot | Bell Peppers | Sweet n Sour Sauce

Beef & Broccoli
Stir Fry Beef | Onions | Broccoli |
Brown Garlic Soy Sauce

 

A Hello To Jai Lai

Warm Salt Sticks Served with
Famous Jai Lai Herb Butter (V)

Gluten Free Bread Available

Prime Rib Sandwich Station
Caramelized Onions (GF, VT) | Mushrooms (GF, VT)
| Crispy Onions (VT) | Horseradish Sauce (GF, VT | Bleu Cheese (GF, VT)

 Now

Blackberry Pork Burnt Ends
Spinach Puree | Pork Burnt Ends | Potato Crisp

Fall Harvest Walking Salad (VG, GF)
Butternut Squash Velouté | Pickled Cauliflower | Splintered Charred Asparagus | Dill Flower

Nitrogen Cone (V)
Liquid Nitrogen Bourbon Cherry Ice Cream | Mini Cornet Cone


14 karat white gold inside/outside hoop earrings featuring round brilliant cut diamonds weighing a total of 1.75 carats.
Valued at $3,300<


Red Carpet + Shoe Cam

COSI NOW Community Art

BLAST Glam Cam - A Hollywood-style Slow Motion Cinebot

Caricaturist


‘Dragon Breath’ Popcorn

The Science of Cotton Candy by

The Space Race
THEN: VR Experience of Apollo 11
NOW: Be one of the first to see the new Rover.

And More...


TICKETS

Your BLAST ticket includes:

  • Plenty of Tasty Bites and Sweet Treats
  • Libations and Refreshments from our Beverage Partners
  • Interactive experiences and games
  • Special access to COSI exhibits, experiments and animal encounters
  • Tax-deductible donation benefiting COSI’s day-to-day science education and outreach programs

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (July 20-August 31) EXTENDED to September 4
$200 per person

REGISTRATION (September 5-September 19 or until sold out)
$250 per person

Please note this event is for age 21 and over only.


Sponsorship

 



For questions, contact Karin Chamberlain, Director of Donor Engagement & Events
[email protected] or 614.629.3225


THANK YOU


COSI