If you were
a kid growing up in the 80’s or 90’s you have probably have seen the documentary
series Cosmos re-running on PBS. I loved
watching this series with my dad when I was younger and brought out discussions
on different theories of the universe and science in my family. When I heard that FOX (what?) was presenting
an hour long 13 episode series as a follow up to the original Cosmos; my heart
was a little worried because FOX was presenting it but then I was over filled
with joy that the host was going to be Neil deGrasse Tyson. Even if this is going to be a dumb down
version to appeal to a wider audience at least it will be a starting point of discussion
for science.
Now what
does this have to do with a party theme?
Well for starters if you and your friends like to sit around discussing science
then why not gather around the old boob tube and watch this series and have a discussion
afterwards. Regardless if it is good or
bad any time you can gather with your crew to have a few drinks and talk is a
good night.
Décor
For you
lighting find a star projector and have it set up to have the stars projected
up on the ceiling.
Also set up a regular DVD projector and create a looping
video of images of space.
Like this for example.
For additional lighting to see your food and to place along
the room, you can make these glow stick jars that you make to look like a DNA
strand or these cool brick glowing light bulbs to spark imagination.
http://www.creativegreenliving.com/2013/06/make-recycled-fourth-of-july-table-lanterns.html
For your table, keep it simple with a black table cloth, you
will have plenty of food and light decorations to cover it with. Plate and flat wear, you can buy some online
that feature different nebulas and galaxies.
Now I suspect that not every one will be able to sit on the
couch. An alternative is to create a
padded and blanketed area in front of the couch for them. You can throw down multiple rugs, blankets
and pillows for their comfort. Jazz it
up with some throw blankets and pillows that have galaxies and nebulas on
them.
Food
Rocket Dogs
Shooting Star Skewers
http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/964439/patriotic-4th-of-july-recipes
Astronaut Beef Stew 2 Options:
Option 1 real astronaut stew:
http://www.astronautfoods.com/products/space-dinner/astronaut-beef-stew-space-dinner.html
Option 2
http://www.closetcooking.com/2008/12/italian-style-beef-stew-with-butternut.html
Space Pops
Cake recipe: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/rainbow-layer-cake/4969fed8-141e-45f5-9a04-e03addd20fbb
How to build instructions: http://cookiesandcups.com/funfetti-push-up-pop-cupcakes/
Drink
Space In A Glass
http://www.allgeektome.net/2012/08/16/alcoholic-beverage-puts-outer-space-in-a-glass/
Space Odyssey
http://www.scooking.net/cocktail/space-odyssey#.Uw5UZ847E1I
Black Hole
http://www.cocktailmaking.co.uk/displaycocktail.php/1588-a-blackhole
Your
Friends will be enlightened by the party that you have thrown… or drunk and
passed out across your living room.
Either way it will be a good party all around. The show Cosmos: A Space Time Odyssey premiers
March 9 at 9pm on FOX.
Like always
I would love to hear from you if you have any suggestions on what I should do
for the next Party Wednesday; or have pics you would like to share just send
them my way. See you Friday for some
ranting or whatever.
See you on the other side
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