A special edition of the Culture North West newsletter created for NI Science Festival                  View this email in your browser Welcome to a special NI Science Festival edition of the Culture North West newsletter. This year's programme is the festival's most ambitious yet, with over 30 events taking place in the North West alone between February 15 and 25. Below we've rounded up all those that are still available to book. Places are filling up fast, so don't leave it too late! And don't forget to enter our competitions for the chance to win tickets! KEY EVENTS In Conversation with Paddy McCourt & Marty McCann Feb 21, Ulster University Magee The local soccer icons discuss why sports science is vital to developing our young stars of the future. Scientific Sue: Science of Bubbles Feb 23, Nerve Centre A slightly risqué science show for adults featuring everything from bath bombs to strawberry daiquiris. Natural Wine Tasting Feb 22, Centre for Contemporary Art Taking place alongside the CCA's current exhibition, Kills 99.9% of Bacteria, learn about and taste a variety of natural wines. A Celestial Journey Feb 25, 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 4pm Nerve Centre Be transported from the International Space Station back to the birth of the Solar System and beyond with this unique film screening. How Drones Are Used in the Film Industry Feb 16, Nerve Centre Leading post-production facility Ka-Boom gives an introduction into how the devices are used for aerial footage. Physics of Gin Feb 17, Nerve Centre The rules on drinks in the lab will be relaxed for this hands-on exploration of physics and gin with Dr Anne Pawsey. Music by Our Kypton Son. Shooting the Stars Workshop Feb 19, 1pm, 2pm & 4pm  |  Field Trip: 6.30pm, Garden of Reflection Learn how to capture stunning celestial images with astrophotographer Adam Porter and test out your new skills. The Multisensory Science of Food & Eating Feb 17, 18, 24 & 25 Ulster University Coleraine Intriguing questions around how things influence what we eat are answered in this food sensory event. Mission to Mars with Maddie Moate Feb 24, 12pm & 2pm Nerve Centre Join the children's TV presenter for a journey through the solar system with special cameras, demos and more. North West: At a Glance   February 15 The Great QR Hunt (Feb 15 - 25) Various Venues Forest School, £5 The Jungle NI Scientific Colouring Competition (Feb 15 - 25) How Loud Can You Shout? (Feb 15 - 25) Foyleside Shopping Centre Balloon Astronaut (Feb 15 - 25) Foyleside Shopping Centre International Images of Science (Feb 15 - 25) Millennium Forum Curious Collectors (Feb 15 - 25) Tower Museum Chromo - Hydroculture (Feb 15 - 20) Playhouse Theatre February 16 How Drones Are Used in the Film Industry, £5 Nerve Centre Game of Thrones Landscape Tour, £6 Starts at Ulster University, Coleraine NI Science Festival Roadshow Northern Regional College, Coleraine The Loughs Agency Open Day NWRC Robotics Workshop/Taster Event North West Regional College Close Encounters of the Nerve Kind Nerve Centre February 17 Sippy Brewery Tour, £50 Various Venues Physics of Gin, £8 Nerve Centre Mission to Mars with Maddie Moate, £6 or £20 for family of four Nerve Centre Science Books Activity Day Strabane Library The Multisensory Science of Food & Eating, £2 (Feb 17, 18, 24 & 25) Ulster University, Coleraine Science Storytelling Waterside Library February 19 Shooting the Stars Workshop, £20 Garden of Reflection Pi Arcade (February 19 - 22) Various Venues February 20 Ginger Genetics: A Celebration of Red Hair Ulster University, Coleraine February 21 In Conversation with Paddy McCourt & Marty McCann, £6 Ulster University, Magee February 22 Natural Wine Tasting, £25 Centre for Contemporary Art February 23 Scientific Sue, £5 Nerve Centre Build the Highest Tower! North West Regional College Discovery Day Ulster University, Magee February 24 The Foyle Science Showcase – Robots, Beasties and Dragons Foyle Arena Food Fermenting Workshop, £3 Centre for Contemporary Art February 25 A Celestial Journey, £6/£3 Nerve Centre Browse the Full Programme COMPETITIONS Win a Family Pass (two adults, two children) for Mission to Mars with Maddie Moate! Win a Pair of Tickets for Physics of Gin! FOLLOW NI SCIENCE FESTIVAL FOR UPDATES! Facebook Twitter Instagram Website BT48 6HJ Derry~Londonderry 7-8 Magazine Street Nerve Centre All rights reserved. Copyright © *Culture North West*  unsubscribe from this list  |  update subscription preferences