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Press ReleasesMay 13, 2010Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Local Tech Event Connects Families and Local High Tech EntrepreneursFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — MAY 13, 2010 — ANN ARBOR, MICH. The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum is hosting its second Local Tech Event on May 22, 6pm – 9pm. The Local Tech Event connects entrepreneurs, innovations and their families for an inspiring evening of fun. “The Local Tech Event extends the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum’s mission to connect families with science and learning,” said Mel Drumm, executive director. “By connecting local innovators with families, the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum’s Tech Event inspires creativity and imagination. The Local Tech Event is geek fun for the whole family and the whole community.” The Local Tech Event features dozens of innovative companies from throughout the local region who will display fuel cells, video games and other interactive technologies. Entrepreneurs will be on hand to talk with families about what it takes to turn an innovative idea into a thriving business. Family fun offered at the Local Tech Event includes live music from HiDef and The Chief Blues Officers and a museum-wide scavenger hunt. Refreshments will be served, including a special kids-only dining area. Additional kids-only activities will be offered through supervised hands-on workshops. Tickets for the Local Tech Event at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum are $25 for adults and $10 for children. Family ticket packages for two adults and two children are $50. Sponsorships opportunities for the Local Event are also still available. For more information, or to buy tickets online, visit http://www.aahom.org/tech_event. About the Ann Arbor Hands-On MuseumThe Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum provides more than 250 interactive exhibits that spark the imagination. The Museum is a regional destination attracting over 200,000 visitors every year. The mission of the Museum is to inspire people to discover the wonder of science, math and technology. Visit www.aahom.org or call 734.995.5439 for more information. ### |
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