After Dark: Teeny Tiny

What is small? We humans love to measure ourselves against the micro- and the macrocosm. Contemplating the diminutive elicits emotions that span the distance between affection and awe. Creatures and things that are very small or very large remind us again and again of our own size and place in the universe. We are at once tiny bodies on a planet in a solar system on the edge of a rather small galaxy that is hurtling through an infinite universe, and we serve as a vast spaceship for the billions of microorganisms living on and within us. Tonight, encounter a rich collection of experiences that will make you feel like you took a journey alongside Alice down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland. Discover, among other things, some of the half million organisms that can live inside a single drop of seawater, the tiny stones that form inside of vascular plants, the microbes that occupy the reef of your teeth, and our small place in the colossal universe. We’ll also host a special presentation about model making for the movies by special-effects artist Lorne Peterson. Most known for his work on Stars Wars and the Indiana Jones series, Peterson won the 1985 Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and has created dozens of miniature models for over 50 films.
Adults Only (18+)