James Hood and Vortex Immersion Media Present:
MESMERICA 360: A Visual Music Journey
360 FULLDOME PROJECTIONS WITH 5.1 SOUNDTRACK
This family-friendly, mind-expanding projection experience is designed to relieve stress, and is suitable for all ages 6 years and above. Come and leave your troubles at the door as we take you on a fantastic journey into awe-inspiring imaginary landscapes.
“I want 'Mesmerica' to inspire you into taking a journey with me inside the mind, to engage your senses and feelings with a miraculous alchemy of sound and light!” - James Hood
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist, James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world to create an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and also stimulate your mind and senses...
Previous visitors to Mesmerica 360:
"An amazing experience that I will never forget"
"Left me speechless...I've seen Mesmerica twice now [it] makes me feel full of love and life, optimism and relief. "
"Brought me to blissful tears..."
"The first time was life-changing! Seeing it again will be absolutely amazing!"
James Hood is renowned as a vital and versatile musical pioneer, especially with his work on the PanART hang, a uniquely mesmeric melodic instrument, and for his collaborations with international animation artists.
His lengthy and varied musical resumé includes playing drums in The Pretenders, an ongoing two-decades-plus run as mastermind of the visionary ambient/electronica act Moodswings, and an expansive array of production and soundtrack projects.
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Please see below for parking information. For your enjoyment, a concession cart offering beverages, snacks, and beer and wine will be avaiable. Food and drinks are allowed in the planetarium.
ABOUT COSI:
COSI is a nationally esteemed science center that has delighted Central Ohio with all things science for 55 years, inspiring interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics and delivering our experiential, "hands-on fun" brand of learning. As a trusted educational resource for families, schools, and community partners, COSI is an essential element of our community, engaging more than one million people annually through onsite, offsite, and online experiences.
COSI - like science - is for everybody: all age, backgrounds and abilities. With this guiding belief, we serve as a pillar of learning and a cultural cornerstone committed to serving all members of our diverse community. Across our 320,000 square foot facility, we bring science to life through 300+ interactive experiences, nine galleries featuring world class traveling and permanent exhibitions, explosive live shows, our little kidspace® exhibit for learners birth through first grade, a Planetarium, and a state of the art digital learning lab, the Tech Studio. Outside our building, our award-winning educational outreach programs reach over 300,000 students annually in schools and community organizations across Ohio and neighboring states.
Whether a trusted educational resource, a cherished local tradition, or a critical player in downtown revitalization, COSI is an integral part of our community. In pursuit of our vision to engage, inspire, and transform lives, we serve as a beacon of accessible STEM learning for all. By providing families, teachers, and students with the tools and knowledge to pursue lifelong learning, COSI fosters and supports a STEM-literate community prepared to compete in the digital economy and overcome the challenges of the 21st century.
Through our commitment to being inclusive and accessible, more than 36 million memory-making engagements have been created by COSI through our on-site and outreach experiences since our opening in 1964.
PARKING AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Scioto Peninsula Underground Garage Parking (see map below)
The most convenient parking nearest to COSI is the City of Columbus’ underground garage immediately west of COSI, managed by LAZ Parking. Payment is accepted at LAZ Pay-On-Foot stations located on the ground level of the garage elevator lobby or inside COSI near the Guest Services Desk. Cash and credit card payments are accepted.
This garage is located on Belle Street near the Corner of Broad Street and Belle Street. It contains 638 parking spots.
See map below with the location of the underground parking garage. The map is labeled ‘LAZ Parking Garage’ and the garage entrance is located where the blue box is.
Parking is self-pay and costs vary depending on the amount of time spent in the garage