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The University of Minnesota does some programs like this locally 
through their Complete Scholar program.this A former museum adult 
program managers runs it.
http://www.cce.umn.edu/scholars/

At 04:20 PM 2/27/2006, you wrote:
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>Are there any science centers that have partnered with local bars or
>restaurants to present scientist-led programs at the location of the bar
>or restaurant (not at the science center)?  We have been alerted to the
>Cafe Scientifique program that seems to be quite successful in England and
>in a few locations in the U.S., but no such program exists here in
>Chicago.  We are possibly interested in starting something here, but I
>wanted to see if any science centers had been approached about this, had
>started a program, had stopped it for some reason, etc.
>
>If you aren't familiar with Cafe Scientifique, the main website is
>http://www.cafescientifique.org/ (and I had never heard of it until about
>a week ago; a New York Times article was also published recently about it,
>too).  The short description on the website's homepage is:
>
>Cafe Scientifique is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a
>glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and
>technology. Meetings take place in cafes, bars, restaurants and even
>theatres, but always outside a traditional academic context.
>
>Cafe Scientifique is a forum for debating science issues, not a shop
>window for science. We are committed to promoting public engagement with
>science and to making science accountable.
>
>If anyone has additional information or insights, I would be most
>appreciative.  Thank you, in advance!  Replies off-list are fine, unless
>others would like to see the responses.
>
>Michelle
>
>Michelle Nichols, Master Educator for Informal Programs
>Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum
>1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.
>Chicago, IL  60605
>312-322-0520
>312-322-9181 (fax)
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>http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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