ThoughtGallery.org > World Science Festival | Cheers to Science: The Absence of Absinthe, Distilling the Science of the “Green Fairy”

World Science Festival | Cheers to Science: The Absence of Absinthe, Distilling the Science of the “Green Fairy”

Rimbaud drank it. Dégas painted it. Hemingway wrote about it. Dracula used it to seduce Mina. And, under its influence, Van Gogh cut off his ear. For many years, absinthe—or the “green fairy,” as this infamous drink was called—was banned, only adding to its mystique. What exactly does absinthe do in the human body? How does it work? Can you make your own and is it safe? Join us as we discuss the fascinating history of this once-banned drink, its chemical properties, and the science behind the intoxicating effects of the “green fairy.”

This program is for participants who are over 21 years of age, as alcohol will be served. Proper ID required.











When: Wed., May. 30, 2018 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Ace Hotel
20 W. 29th St.
212-679-2222
Price: 40
Buy tickets/get more info now
See other events in these categories:

Rimbaud drank it. Dégas painted it. Hemingway wrote about it. Dracula used it to seduce Mina. And, under its influence, Van Gogh cut off his ear. For many years, absinthe—or the “green fairy,” as this infamous drink was called—was banned, only adding to its mystique. What exactly does absinthe do in the human body? How does it work? Can you make your own and is it safe? Join us as we discuss the fascinating history of this once-banned drink, its chemical properties, and the science behind the intoxicating effects of the “green fairy.”

This program is for participants who are over 21 years of age, as alcohol will be served. Proper ID required.

Buy tickets/get more info now