[Midland] - The Midland Section of the American Chemical Society and the Midland Center for the Arts present a Science Cafe: "Loco for Cocoa!" on March 12, 2013 from 7-9pm at the Founder's Room of Midland Center for the Arts. The address is 1801 W. St. Andrews Rd, Midland, Michigan.
"Loco for Cocoa: The Chemistry and Art of Chocolate" features Chef Aaron Gaertner of the Saginaw Career Complex, and Gina Malczewski from the Midland Section of the American Chemical Society discussing the fruit of the plant whose Greek name means "food of the gods."So come discover the history, chemistry and uses of white, milk and dark chocolate. And of course there will be samples!
Tickets are free, with a suggested donation of $3 per person, which supports educational programs at MCFTA. Space is limited; RSVP by emailing Gina Malczewski at malczewski@gmail.com is highly recommended. Seats not occupied by 6:50 pm may be filled with walk-ins. Appropriate for ages 10 and up; not recommended for younger children.
With more than 154,000 members, the American Chemical Society (ACS) is the world's largest scientific society and one of the world's leading sources of authoritative scientific information. A nonprofit organization, chartered by Congress, ACS is at the forefront of the evolving worldwide chemical enterprise and the premier professional home for chemists, chemical engineers and related professions around the globe.
Midland Center for the Arts, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation formed under the laws of the State of Michigan incorporating six groups: Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art, Center Stage Choirs, Center Stage Theatre, MATRIX:MIDLAND, Midland County Historical Society, and Midland Symphony Orchestra. Activities at Midland Center for the Arts are supported in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. For the latest Center news, visit our web site at www.mcfta.org.
