. NEWS CHANNEL REPORTER JOHN PALMINTERI IS LIVE. . AND JOHN YOU DON’T HAVE TO BUNDLE UP FOR THIS OUTING. . THIS IS NOT YOUR TYPICAL WINTER SKATING RINK BUT IT HAS A FUN FACTOR THAT’S NOT BEEN SEEN AROUND HERE BEFORE. snowball fight scream…. . A screaming simulated
Snow ball fight in 75 degree weather was every bit an activity with a lot of imagination… on the roof top of the Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation in Santa Barbara. sound of screams . The Seaside Sock Skating was created by the staff here
…. at the unique museum on State Street next to the train station. Kaia -Joye Wesolowski MOXI Director of Learning Experience “… when we built this, we really were thinking about what does it look like to take safe risk taking ”
And some of the first ones on the rink took some careful steps…but not everyone…. Kaia -Joye Wesolowski MOXI Director of Learning Experience “…. and other people are getting on and running and gliding across to the other side” . It’s a learning experience. This surface has
10-15 percent less friction than ice. . and who knew there was a science to socks? Kaia -Joye Wesolowski MOXI Director of Learning Experience “.. even what happens if I turn my socks inside out so simply just having the experimentation of the socks is really a part of
Science and on top of that, it’s a whole exhibit that’s based on friction” John Palminteri Senior Reporter “In addition to using your imagination thinking this surface is snow. you can also use these cotton balls thinking their snow balls. and what do you do with snowballs????”
. It didn’t take long for the kids to fire off some tosses in all directions. Marcia Cohen MOXI board member “…. that’s what makes it great whatever they are doing throwing the balls or sliding or hanging out with their mom and dad. I think its very fabulous”
Marcia Cohen MOXI board member “….I think it’s all about movement and air, friction that kind of thing.” . they also starting showing off their moves……. Kaia -Joye Wesolowski MOXI Director of Learning Experience “we’ve also been seeing some dance routines so it’s really
Up to the creativity of our visitors” Delilah Munguia visitor “…I’ve been roller skating but nothing like this”. (john) is it cold and chilly… (Delilah )”not really” . For parents, this exhibit does all the work….and it’s a stress reliever. Maisha Cole Perri Olson
Visitor ” … so having MOXI available for families to come and the kids can learn and have a good time. it is just a Godsend ” Sam Benon Santa Barbara visitor “… get the energy out outdoors in a exhilarating fast pace environment is something that she likes
Doing. is something she likes doing.. she’s always on the go ” . The exhibit runs through January 7th Sam Benon Santa Barbara visitor “….looking forward to being here several times before uh. before it ends” . THE SEASIDE SOCK SKATING IS
NORMALLY OPEN UNTIL 5 P.M. . ON DECEMBER 15TH THERE WILL BE LATER NIGHT HAPPY HOUR STYLE EVENT FOR ADULTS AND THAT WEEKEND, THERE WILL BE EXTENDED HOURS FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY THE EXHIBIT AFTER DARK. . IN SANTA BARBARA I’M NEWSCHANNEL REPORTER JOHN PALMINTERI.
. DOZENS OF HANCOCK COLLEGE STUDENTS HAVE ALL THE FIXINGS FOR A THANKSGIVING
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