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A Two-Part Party

Friday, October 10, 2025



Style

EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Kick off BLAST in style with an unforgettable Exhibit Premiere Party.

Be Brave, drive your Cars to COSI and join other Incredibles from the community for an unforgettable evening. Sample Ratatouille-inspired bites worthy of Gusteau’s kitchen and enjoy sweet treats flavored with Coco that would make Abuelita proud. Lace up your sneakers and go Up to the 2nd floor (balloons not required) to be among the first guests to experience our brand-new blockbuster exhibit from the Inside Out. Can you guess the exhibit? It is Elemental, my dear. Be one of the first to see "The Science Behind Pixar"!


PHILANTHROPY, SCIENCE & FUN
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

"The Power of the POP"

BLAST is not just a fundraiser. It is a pop of style, science, and celebration. Don formal wear with your fanciest kicks and step into an evening that blends elegance with pop art flair. Dance to live music, savor culinary delights, sip inventive cocktails, and enjoy bold performances, all infused with the interactive COSI science fun you love.

Event Chairs
Channie and Bill Mize

Vice Chairs
Chelsea and Alex Compston



Purpose

COSI is a trusted educational resource, a cherished local tradition and regional highlight. We rely on the generosity of people like you to sustain the important work of encouraging science literacy, advancing STEAM workforce development and providing broad access to STEAM learning for everyone: all ages, all backgrounds, all abilities. Your support makes possible COSI’s day-to-day interactive science education and engaging workforce development programs like The PLATFORM, Color of Science, COSI Connects and Dr. B in 3 to name just a few.

Whether it is to network with fellow philanthropists, boost your brand reputation, encourage others to get involved, or entertain clients, employees or friends with your sponsorship benefits, your support is critical to inspiring the next generation of innovators.

 

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


Experience

The Premiere Party will be catered by Cameron Mitchell Premiere Events.

At BLAST, enjoy a variety of delicious fare provided by the generous donations of our culinary partners:

Savory Samples:

  • SSA – COSI’s onsite caterer providing four different tasting stations personally created by District Chef Martin Brennan
  • Due Amici - Where Authentic Italian Flavors Meet Modern Dining
  • Nazareth Restaurant and Deli - Mediterranean cuisine made fresh daily from scratch with the finest ingredients
  • White Castle – The first fast food chain in the world and still family-owned

Sweet Treats:

Refreshing Beverages:

All Things POP! Snack Bar:

  • Popcorn
  • Popped Chips
  • Ring Pops
  • Lollipops
  • Pop Rocks
  • Cake Pops
  • Pop Tarts and more!

More partners are added often!
The full menu, with allergens notated, will be shared prior to the event.
Last updated 09.05.25


Velvet Crush



Glam Cam
Get your own slow-motion glamour shot with this high speed camera
Courtesy of our partner OHDStudios
Other pop entertainment includes:

  • Pop and Lock Break Dancing Performance
  • Pop Quiz Trivia
  • Pop-a-Shot Basketball
  • Red Carpet Portraits
  • Caricaturist
  • And much more!

Additional entertainment will be revealed each week!


In addition here are fun and engaging ways to help support COSI’s mission:

  • Take your chance at winning a bottle of wine by participating in COSI’s Ring-A-Drink game
  • Browse the special packages and experiences in the Silent Auction
  • Enter the raffle for your chance to win some bling… or even cold, hard cash
  • Get excited by Dr. B when he shares a mission moment and watch how the whole community supports


Pop Art by the People

  • Add your artistic expression in the BLAST on Canvas Art Experience

Pop Up Critters

  • Say hello to our non-human party guests with COSI’s Living Collection Animal Encounters, maybe even rats driving cars!

Scienc-y Goodness

  • 3-2-1 Color Pop Rockets
  • Liquid Nitrogen Corks


TICKETS

Your ticket includes:

  • Tasty bites and sweet treats from our Culinary Partners
  • Open Bar libations and refreshments from our Beverage Partners
  • Music, games and array of entertainment experiences
  • Science interactives and COSI Living Collection animal encounters
  • Access to COSI’s classic exhibits without the crowds, plus a sneak peek of ‘The Science Behind Pixar’ for our Premiere Party guests
  • Complimentary self-parking or valet parking
  • Tax-deductible donation benefiting COSI’s day-today science education and outreach programs

EARLY REGISTRATION (August 1 – September 26)
Use the promo code ‘POP’
$450 per person for Exhibit Premiere Party (includes BLAST)
$200 per person for BLAST only

REGISTRATION (September 27-October 10 or until sold out)
$500 per person for Exhibit Premiere Party (includes BLAST)
$250 per person for BLAST only

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


A Two-Part Party

Friday, October 10, 2025


Style

EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Kick off BLAST in style with an unforgettable Exhibit Premiere Party.

Be Brave, drive your Cars to COSI and join other Incredibles from the community for an unforgettable evening. Sample Ratatouille-inspired bites worthy of Gusteau’s kitchen and enjoy sweet treats flavored with Coco that would make Abuelita proud. Lace up your sneakers and go Up to the 2nd floor (balloons not required) to be among the first guests to experience our brand-new blockbuster exhibit from the Inside Out. Can you guess the exhibit? It is Elemental, my dear. Be one of the first to see "The Science Behind Pixar"!


PHILANTHROPY, SCIENCE & FUN
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

"The Power of the POP"

BLAST is not just a fundraiser. It is a pop of style, science, and celebration. Don formal wear with your fanciest kicks and step into an evening that blends elegance with pop art flair. Dance to live music, savor culinary delights, sip inventive cocktails, and enjoy bold performances, all infused with the interactive COSI science fun you love.

Event Chairs
Channie and Bill Mize

Vice Chairs
Chelsea and Alex Compston



Experience

The Premiere Party will be catered by Cameron Mitchell Premiere Events.

At BLAST, enjoy a variety of delicious fare provided by the generous donations of our culinary partners:

Savory Samples:

  • SSA – COSI’s onsite caterer providing four different tasting stations personally created by District Chef Martin Brennan
  • Due Amici - Where Authentic Italian Flavors Meet Modern Dining
  • Nazareth Restaurant and Deli - Mediterranean cuisine made fresh daily from scratch with the finest ingredients
  • White Castle – The first fast food chain in the world and still family-owned

Sweet Treats:

Refreshing Beverages:

All Things POP! Snack Bar:

  • Popcorn
  • Popped Chips
  • Ring Pops
  • Lollipops
  • Pop Rocks
  • Cake Pops
  • Pop Tarts and more!

More partners are added often!
The full menu, with allergens notated, will be shared prior to the event.
Last updated 09.05.25


Velvet Crush



Glam Cam
Get your own slow-motion glamour shot with this high speed camera
Courtesy of our partner OHDStudios
Other pop entertainment includes:

  • Pop and Lock Break Dancing Performance
  • Pop Quiz Trivia
  • Pop-a-Shot Basketball
  • Red Carpet Portraits
  • Caricaturist
  • And much more!

Additional entertainment will be revealed each week!


In addition here are fun and engaging ways to help support COSI’s mission:

  • Take your chance at winning a bottle of wine by participating in COSI’s Ring-A-Drink game
  • Browse the special packages and experiences in the Silent Auction
  • Enter the raffle for your chance to win some bling… or even cold, hard cash
  • Get excited by Dr. B when he shares a mission moment and watch how the whole community supports


Pop Art by the People

  • Add your artistic expression in the BLAST on Canvas Art Experience

Pop Up Critters

  • Say hello to our non-human party guests with COSI’s Living Collection Animal Encounters, maybe even rats driving cars!

Scienc-y Goodness

  • 3-2-1 Color Pop Rockets
  • Liquid Nitrogen Corks


TICKETS

Your ticket includes:

  • Tasty bites and sweet treats from our Culinary Partners
  • Open Bar libations and refreshments from our Beverage Partners
  • Music, games and array of entertainment experiences
  • Science interactives and COSI Living Collection animal encounters
  • Access to COSI’s classic exhibits without the crowds, plus a sneak peek of ‘The Science Behind Pixar’ for our Premiere Party guests
  • Complimentary self-parking or valet parking
  • Tax-deductible donation benefiting COSI’s day-today science education and outreach programs

EARLY REGISTRATION (August 1 – September 26)
Use the promo code ‘POP’
$450 per person for Exhibit Premiere Party (includes BLAST)
$200 per person for BLAST only

REGISTRATION (September 27-October 10 or until sold out)
$500 per person for Exhibit Premiere Party (includes BLAST)
$250 per person for BLAST only

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