Oklahoma Christian University students and faculty can channel their inner superhero, space adventurer or time traveler during the Science Museum of Oklahoma’s “SMO 21: Cosmic Con” event taking place tonight.
Visitors can journey through different worlds and fandoms by interacting with “radioactive” arachnids, testing their phaser skills, exploring magnetism and electricity, manipulating metal and making cosplay masks. Additionally, attendees can see “Tales of a Time Traveler” in the newly updated Kirkpatrick Planetarium and experience live science demonstrations.
“For various reasons, I think a lot of us have been thinking about the worlds of superheroes and science fiction lately,” Clint Stone, vice president of programs for SMO, said. “From the passing of Stan Lee, to getting to know the Thirteenth Doctor, to the recent array of superhero blockbusters, it seems more and more of us are exploring different fandoms. ‘SMO 21: Cosmic Con’ is an evening to pay tribute to the excitement and science of some of the biggest fandoms that have become part of our popular culture.”
According to Stone, a highlight of the evening will be a panel discussion with some of the region’s experts on science fiction and superheroes. Scheduled to appear include Brian Berlin, Michael Cross, Matthew L. Price and T. Steven Handy.
Berlin is the owner of New World Comics, host of Superhero School and organizer of New World Comic Con and Superhero School. Michael Cross is the morning voice on KOSU as well as the creator of the “Okie Geek” podcast. Matthew Price is a journalist, filmmaker and owner of Speeding Bullet Comics. Price is the co-writer and producer of the indie superhero feature film “The Posthuman Project” and the writer and producer of the film “The Grave.”
Steven Handy is a 26-year veteran of the United States Air Force and served in Operation Desert Storm. He is currently a member of the customer training team at Boeing and is the panel’s science expert. Handy also brings his considerable expertise on most things pop culture, comics, science fiction and collectibles.
The full museum will be open during SMO 21, giving guests the opportunity to check out permanent exhibits like CurioCity, Big Game Theory and Light Minded. In addition to themed activities, the museum’s café will be open with numerous entrée and snack options.
Tickets for SMO 21 are $21 in advance, $25 on the day of the event and are available online, in-person during regular museum hours and over the phone. Tickets include all activities and access to the museum. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, as admission is limited and the event is expected to sell out.
Those purchasing tickets at the door should check SMO’s website for updates regarding ticket availability and arrive no later than 7:30 p.m. There will be no ticket sales after 7:30 p.m., and no outside food or beverages are permitted.
SMO 21, the museum’s adults-only, after-hours program for ages 21 and up, is a chance for adults to explore SMO without children in tow. Additional SMO 21 events—with themes to be announced—are set for April 26, June 7, Aug. 16 and Oct. 25.
Cosmic Con will take place from 6:30-10 p.m. tonight at Science Museum Oklahoma. The panel discussion will begin at 8:30 p.m. in the museum’s auditorium.
The information above comes from a Science Museum of Oklahoma press release.
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