Rock Hall of Fame June 24, 2010
Martinsville, Virginia 24112
The 'Rock Hall of Fame' looks at the diversity of rocks from Virginia and around the world. This exhibit explores how people use rocks and minerals in their daily lives. The three different rock groups (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic) and the different structures that rocks can form over time are represented and explained with samples. There is an interactive geologic map of Virginia that visitors can use to find out where certain minerals can be found. A rock quarry diorama allows visitors to get a closer look at how rocks and minerals are taken from the earth. Visitors can also learn about cave formations, or amazing geodes in this wonderful exhibit.
Added by Upcoming Robot on May 4, 2010
Comments
clagnut
And precisely what is wrong with warm beer and pork scratchings?
DavidMead
Definitely looking forward to this as this will be my first SXSW. I also moved over to the USA four years ago so having a jar with a few countrymen is long over due.
mollydotcom
Ooh fun. But I might forget I'm in Texas and think I am in the U.K. Oh wait, I am in the U.K. I'm so confused but I'm sure I'll find my way to the party. Note that it occurs right after the annual WaSP meeting so it will definitely be time for Brits n' beer.
robertscales
cool idea and then everyone can go to the SXNW party!
http://upcoming.org/event/122872/
lloydi
This is gonna be fun fun fun!
jonl
Hate to miss this, but I'm gonna be at the EFF/EFF-Austin Steampunk Extravaganza!
raines
joni: multitasking is your friend! Or at least making an appearance at one party before hitting another.
michaelfavia
count me in. though Shakespeare's pub is an interesting location.
Clearleft
Just to let everybody know we've had a change of venue and the party is now going to be held round the corner at the Lava Lounge.
polvero
I figure I'll leave that Y! party eventually then head on over here :)
andybudd
We're putting on a Mexican buffet, so if you're hungry, make sure you get in their early before it all goes.
skidder
I have dual citizenship -- US and British -- but alas can't make it as we're having our own party! So stop by the Gawker/Lifehacker party in between this and South by Northwest.
Details at http://upcoming.org/event/150077
skysoclear
going there now....
djspillers
I have to comment after the fact, even though it isn't the purpose of upcoming. What a fantastic party. Our brit + canadian counterparts totally showed us americans what a great party is supposed to be. The lava lounge to the iron cactus to the proof/pocketfuzz party. Best night of interactive. Thank you Andy, Derek, Jeremy, et al. How unfair is it that you are legendary authors, accessibility gurus and amazing drun... party-throwers?
Aeioux
Thanks guys - you throw a great party!
Aeioux
Oh - photos seem to be tagged "greatbritishboozeup" on Flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=greatbritishboozeup&w=all&s=int
intranation
Doesn't a "Great British Booze-Up" usually imply warm beer and pork scratchings?
Then again, what would I know? I'm Australian. ;)