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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 14, 2023 |
August 14, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 15, 2023 |
August 15, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 16, 2023 |
August 16, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 17, 2023 |
August 17, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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Art After Hours Launch Party |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 18, 2023 |
August 18, 2023 |
6:00 PM |
8:30 PM |
JOIN US for the special Launch Party event to celebrate the opening of Celestial Imaginings: Artists Exploring the Galaxies on Friday, August 18, 2023!
BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) will host an Art After Hours Launch Party to celebrate the opening of the museum’s newest exhibition, Celestial Imaginings: Artists Exploring the Galaxies, on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM in The Republic Finance Gallery.
The exhibition, which was designed to celebrate this year’s 20th anniversary of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, features eight contemporary artists searching for answers to life’s mysteries by combining art and science. The artists, who explored many different mediums and ranges of styles for this exhibition, include Rachel Brumer, Nick Hobbs, Jackie Haxthausen, Jedidiah Dore, Meagan Moore, Eleanor Owen Kerr, Ophelia Chambliss, and Dawn DeDeaux.
Along with a meet and greet with a few of the artists, Mimosa Handcrafted will host a pop-up sale for the event alongside LASM Museum Store Manager Paula Taylor, who will have various items that pair directly with the exhibition on display and available for purchase. “We are honored that Madeline Ellis has always been such a strong advocate for LASM” says Taylor. “The beautiful 20th Anniversary commemorative planetarium dome pendant she designed for us is a wearable, iconic piece of the Baton Rouge skyline! We will have it plus a sampling of other Mimosa Handcrafted pieces in the Museum Store during the Launch Party on August 18th.”
The “Celestial Imaginings Art After Hours Launch Party” includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and door prizes. Tickets for the event are $25 for nonmembers and free for LASM members and are available for presale purchases online as well as at the door on the night of the event.
Visit lasm.org for more information on the “Celestial Imaginings Art After Hours Launch Party” and other public programs at LASM! For any questions or additional information, contact Curator and Public Programs Manager Tracey Barhorst at (225) 344-9478 or tbarhorst@lasm.org during our operating hours. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 18, 2023 |
August 18, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 19, 2023 |
August 19, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages.
Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. |
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Studio Saturdays: Printmaking on Fabric with Kelsey Livingston |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 19, 2023 |
August 19, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Join us for our "Studio Saturdays" series with Kelsey Livingston! LASM's “Studio Saturdays” program will take place every Saturday from July 15 through August 26 from 10 AM to 12 PM. LASM’s “Studio Saturdays” will provide the Baton Rouge community with opportunities to learn about various styles of artmaking from local artists and create their own... |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 19, 2023 |
August 19, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 20, 2023 |
August 20, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 21, 2023 |
August 21, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 22, 2023 |
August 22, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 23, 2023 |
August 23, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 24, 2023 |
August 24, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 25, 2023 |
August 25, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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Studio Saturdays: Printmaking on Fabric with Kelsey Livingston |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 26, 2023 |
August 26, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Join us for our "Studio Saturdays" series with Kelsey Livingston! LASM's “Studio Saturdays” program will take place every Saturday from July 15 through August 26 from 10 AM to 12 PM. LASM’s “Studio Saturdays” will provide the Baton Rouge community with opportunities to learn about various styles of artmaking from local artists and create their own... |
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 26, 2023 |
August 26, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages.
Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. |
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 2, 2023 |
September 2, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages.
Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. |
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Free First Sunday |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 3, 2023 |
September 3, 2023 |
1:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Join us on Sunday, September 3, for our next FREE FIRST SUNDAY! The Free First Sunday program provides free admission to all every first Sunday of the month from 1 to 5 PM. Since 2021, program attendance has nearly doubled and will continue to include free admission to unlimited shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Are you or your company interested in sponsoring... |
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 9, 2023 |
September 9, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages.
Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. |
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 16, 2023 |
September 16, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages.
Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. |
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 23, 2023 |
September 23, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages.
Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. |
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 30, 2023 |
September 30, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages.
Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. |
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Free First Sunday |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 1, 2023 |
October 1, 2023 |
1:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Join us on Sunday, September 3, for our next FREE FIRST SUNDAY! The Free First Sunday program provides free admission to all every first Sunday of the month from 1 to 5 PM. Since 2021, program attendance has nearly doubled and will continue to include free admission to unlimited shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Are you or your company interested in sponsoring... |
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LASM Annual Gala |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 6, 2023 |
October 6, 2023 |
7:00 PM |
11:00 PM |
Join us on Friday, October 6th, for an astronomically entertaining night of fundraising during LASM's Annual Gala: Out of this World, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium and honoring Paula Pennington de la Bretonne, Claude Pennington, and Daryl Pennington!
The Gala will feature delicious food and cocktails, with multiple open bars; a silent auction, grand raffle by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, and other FUNdraising opportunities; a new exhibition exploring how artists and scientists have interpreted the stars, which will feature a collection of works by artist Salvador Dali; entertainment; and more!
LASM's got the party, the purpose, and the planetarium; now, we just need YOU to make the stars align on October 6th so that our Out of the World Gala lives up to its name! |
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Free First Sunday |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 5, 2023 |
November 5, 2023 |
1:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Join us on Sunday, September 3, for our next FREE FIRST SUNDAY! The Free First Sunday program provides free admission to all every first Sunday of the month from 1 to 5 PM. Since 2021, program attendance has nearly doubled and will continue to include free admission to unlimited shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Are you or your company interested in sponsoring... |
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Free First Sunday |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 3, 2023 |
December 3, 2023 |
1:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Join us on Sunday, September 3, for our next FREE FIRST SUNDAY! The Free First Sunday program provides free admission to all every first Sunday of the month from 1 to 5 PM. Since 2021, program attendance has nearly doubled and will continue to include free admission to unlimited shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Are you or your company interested in sponsoring... |
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Free First Sunday |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
January 7, 2024 |
January 7, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Join us on Sunday, September 3, for our next FREE FIRST SUNDAY! The Free First Sunday program provides free admission to all every first Sunday of the month from 1 to 5 PM. Since 2021, program attendance has nearly doubled and will continue to include free admission to unlimited shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Are you or your company interested in sponsoring... |
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America’s Musical Journey |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 24, 2024 |
July 24, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
In America’s musical cities, every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story. In America’s Musical Journey, these stories come together to create a soundtrack for the American experience—a soundtrack that showcases the nation’s diversity and its collision of cultures, culminating in a unique blend of sound, music and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world. |
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Earth's Wild Ride |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 24, 2024 |
July 24, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Visit a Moon colony in 2081 during a solar eclipse and experience an exciting ride across both the Earth and Moon as a grandfather tells his grandchildren stories of our planet. You will learn about eclipses, the ice age, the Earth’s water cycle, and the differences between our Earth and the Moon.
Imagine Earth was a distant place you once called home but could never visit again. What would you remember most about the planet, and how would you describe it to your grandchildren?
Set on the surface of the Moon in the year 2081, a grandfather and granddaughter watch a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon colony. Conversation leads to contrasts between the Moon, the only home the granddaughter knows, and the Earth, where the grandfather has spent most of his life.
As they watch the Moon’s shadow move across Earth, the grandfather tells stories of crashing asteroids, erupting volcanoes, roaring dinosaurs, electrifying lightning and booming thunder. Each experience begins with a telescope view of the dynamic Earth in stark contrast with the unchanging lunar landscape.
EARTH’S WILD RIDE is like many tales shared by grandparents over the centuries, except “the old country” is really another planet, always visible from the moon base, but totally unlike the granddaughter’s world. While learning about eclipses, the ice age, the Earth’s water cycle and the differences between the Earth and the Moon, the audience is taken on a roller-coaster-like ride through canyons of raging rivers and hot flowing lava. Adventure and appreciation for home fill this 20-minute journey back to the Earth. |
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321 Liftoff |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 24, 2024 |
July 24, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
This animated, fulldome show for audiences of all ages follows Elon, the hamster scientist, as he learns about the courage and wits you need to get in space and back when he finds a crater and a damaged robot in his backyard. Sponsored By: The Boo Grisby Foundation
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Forward To The Moon |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 24, 2024 |
July 24, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, NASA uses what they learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars. Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. |
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Earth's Wild Ride |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 25, 2024 |
July 25, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Visit a Moon colony in 2081 during a solar eclipse and experience an exciting ride across both the Earth and Moon as a grandfather tells his grandchildren stories of our planet. You will learn about eclipses, the ice age, the Earth’s water cycle, and the differences between our Earth and the Moon. Imagine Earth was a distant place you once called home but could never visit again. What would you remember most about the planet, and how would you describe it to your grandchildren? Set on the surface of the Moon in the year 2081, a grandfather and granddaughter watch... |
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Magic Tree House Space Edition |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 25, 2024 |
July 25, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
A mysterious “M” sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more. This beautifully produced show is a winner with Magic Tree House book series fans and all ages. |
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Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 25, 2024 |
July 25, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope was produced to engage and appeal to audiences of all ages. The film traces the history of the telescope from Galileo's modifications to a child's spyglass — using two small pieces of glass — to the launch of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the future of astronomy. It explores the wonder and discovery made by astronomers throughout the last 400 years. |
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America's Musical Journey |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 25, 2024 |
July 25, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
In America’s musical cities, every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story. In America’s Musical Journey, these stories come together to create a soundtrack for the American experience—a soundtrack that showcases the nation’s diversity and its collision of cultures, culminating in a unique blend of sound, music and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world. |
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Earth, Moon and Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 25, 2024 |
July 25, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. |
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Earth's Wild Ride |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 26, 2024 |
July 26, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Visit a Moon colony in 2081 during a solar eclipse and experience an exciting ride across both the Earth and Moon as a grandfather tells his grandchildren stories of our planet. You will learn about eclipses, the ice age, the Earth’s water cycle, and the differences between our Earth and the Moon. Imagine Earth was a distant place you once called home but could never visit again. What would you remember most about the planet, and how would you describe it to your grandchildren? Set on the surface of the Moon in the year 2081, a grandfather and granddaughter watch... |
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321 Liftoff |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 26, 2024 |
July 26, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
This animated, fulldome show for audiences of all ages follows Elon, the hamster scientist, as he learns about the courage and wits you need to get in space and back when he finds a crater and a damaged robot in his backyard. |
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America’s Musical Journey, |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 26, 2024 |
July 26, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
In America’s musical cities, every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story. In America’s Musical Journey, these stories come together to create a soundtrack for the American experience—a soundtrack that showcases the nation’s diversity and its collision of cultures, culminating in a unique blend of sound, music and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world. |
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Magic Tree House |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 26, 2024 |
July 26, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
A mysterious “M” sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more. This beautifully produced show is a winner with Magic Tree House book series fans and all ages. |
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Magic Tree House |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 26, 2024 |
July 26, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
A mysterious “M” sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more. This beautifully produced show is a winner with Magic Tree House book series fans and all ages. |
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Earth, Moon and Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 26, 2024 |
July 26, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. |
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
10:30 AM |
Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. Thank You to Our Sponsors
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3-2-1 Liftoff |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
This animated, fulldome show for audiences of all ages follows Elon, the hamster scientist, as he learns about the courage and wits you need to get in space and back when he finds a crater and a damaged robot in his backyard. Sponsored By: The Boo Grisby Foundation
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Water - A Cosmic Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
Enjoy this planetarium show and join Eva Luna in the search of water with the future ELT telescope from ESO in this futuristic journey. |
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Forward To The Moon |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, NASA uses what they learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars. Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space.
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Legend of the Enchanted Reef |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
When their home reef is destroyed by a fishing trawler, three brave fish set out on a quest across the vastly polluted ocean to find the “Enchanted Reef” – a mythical underwater haven free from humans…
The lively perciform Shorty, his smart sister Indigo and Jake, a daring sawfish, thrive in a bustling and colorful coral reef.One day, out of nothing, an enormous trawl devastates their reef. Our three heroes survive this cataclysm only with great deal of luck. They are forced to leave their destroyed habitat and go on a search for a new and safe home.
“Legend of the Enchanted Reef” is an imaginative and humorous, as well as exciting and touching animated movie for the whole family: the quest of three lovable characters for a safe home reveals the moving beauty of the seas but also their endangerment through massive human impact.
The story combines entertaining and educative elements into a sustainable message about the great importance of our oceans. |
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In Saturn’s Rings |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
Narrated by LeVar Burton, In Saturn’s Rings is a groundbreaking adventure that takes audiences on a journey of the mind, heart and spirit, from the Big Bang to the awe-inspiring rings of Saturn.
In Saturn’s Rings is unique as it uses no computer-generated images. Instead, the film painstakingly employs multiplane photo animation created entirely in Adobe After Effects with image processing by over one hundred volunteers.
Over 7.5 million mostly unseen real images from the Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn, Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Hubble Telescope Milky Way time lapses, and more are brilliantly brought to life in this ground-breaking epic immersive journey across space and time. |
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America’s Musical Journey |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
In America’s musical cities, every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story. In America’s Musical Journey, these stories come together to create a soundtrack for the American experience—a soundtrack that showcases the nation’s diversity and its collision of cultures, culminating in a unique blend of sound, music and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world. |
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In Saturn’s Rings |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Narrated by LeVar Burton, In Saturn’s Rings is a groundbreaking adventure that takes audiences on a journey of the mind, heart and spirit, from the Big Bang to the awe-inspiring rings of Saturn. In Saturn’s Rings is unique as it uses no computer-generated images. Instead, the film painstakingly employs multiplane photo animation created entirely in Adobe After Effects with image processing by over one hundred volunteers. Over 7.5 million mostly unseen real images from the Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn, Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Hubble Telescope Milky Way time lapses, and more are brilliantly brought to life in this ground-breaking epic... |
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Earth, Moon and Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. |
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Kaluoka'hina - The Enchanted Reef |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 28, 2024 |
July 28, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
The vastness of our planet's oceans holds unimaginable secrets. One of its most precious is Kaluoka'hina, the enchanted reef, whose magic protects it from being discovered by humans. Kaluoka'hina's colorful inhabitants have thus always lived in peace... until the volcano erupts and the spell is broken. Now it's up to the young sawfish Jake and his paranoid pal Shorty to restore the magic of Kaluoka'hina. Their only lead: the ancient legend that tells of touching the moon. But how is a fish supposed to touch the moon? This is just one of the intriguing puzzles that Jake and Shorty have to solve on their most exciting adventure ever: the quest to save their beloved reef. |
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Legend of the Enchanted Reef |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 28, 2024 |
July 28, 2024 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
When their home reef is destroyed by a fishing trawler, three brave fish set out on a quest across the vastly polluted ocean to find the “Enchanted Reef” – a mythical underwater haven free from humans…
The lively perciform Shorty, his smart sister Indigo and Jake, a daring sawfish, thrive in a bustling and colorful coral reef.One day, out of nothing, an enormous trawl devastates their reef. Our three heroes survive this cataclysm only with great deal of luck. They are forced to leave their destroyed habitat and go on a search for a new and safe home.
“Legend of the Enchanted Reef” is an imaginative and humorous, as well as exciting and touching animated movie for the whole family: the quest of three lovable characters for a safe home reveals the moving beauty of the seas but also their endangerment through massive human impact.
The story combines entertaining and educative elements into a sustainable message about the great importance of our oceans. |
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Forward To The Moon |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 28, 2024 |
July 28, 2024 |
4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, NASA uses what they learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars. Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space.
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From The Blue Planet To The Red Planet |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 28, 2024 |
July 28, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Journey to the year 2132 as we follow Carina, a young woman stationed on Mars, as she communicates with her brother Aidan back on Earth. Experience living on a futuristic Mars colony, and ride a rover across the Martian surface. Children and adults alike will learn about the differences between Earth and Mars and what it might be like to live and work on another planet. |
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3-2-1 Liftoff |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 31, 2024 |
July 31, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
This animated, fulldome show for audiences of all ages follows Elon, the hamster scientist, as he learns about the courage and wits you need to get in space and back when he finds a crater and a damaged robot in his backyard. Sponsored By: The Boo Grisby Foundation
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Earth, Moon and Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 31, 2024 |
July 31, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. |
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America's Musical Journey |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 1, 2024 |
August 1, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
In America’s musical cities, every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story. In America’s Musical Journey, these stories come together to create a soundtrack for the American experience—a soundtrack that showcases the nation’s diversity and its collision of cultures, culminating in a unique blend of sound, music and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world. |
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Earth, Moon and Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 1, 2024 |
August 1, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. |
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Apollo 11: First Steps Edition |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 1, 2024 |
August 1, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
Apollo 11: First Steps Edition is a thrilling cinematic experience showcasing the real-life moments of the first lunar landing. With never-before-seen 70 mm footage and newly-discovered audio recordings, the filmmakers reconstruct the exhilarating final moments of preparation, lift-off, landing, and return of this historic mission - one of humanity's greatest achievements and the first to put a man on the moon. Immersed in the perspectives of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, the mission control team, and the millions of spectators on the ground, viewers will vividly experience those moments, days, and hours in 1969 when humankind took... |
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Forward! To the Moon |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 1, 2024 |
August 1, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, NASA uses what they learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars. Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. |
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Earth, Moon and Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 2, 2024 |
August 2, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. |
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Forward! To the Moon |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 2, 2024 |
August 2, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, NASA uses what they learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars. Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. |
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America’s Musical Journey |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 2, 2024 |
August 2, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
In America’s musical cities, every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story. In America’s Musical Journey, these stories come together to create a soundtrack for the American experience—a soundtrack that showcases the nation’s diversity and its collision of cultures, culminating in a unique blend of sound, music and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world. |
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America’s Musical Journey |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 3, 2024 |
August 3, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
In America’s musical cities, every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story. In America’s Musical Journey, these stories come together to create a soundtrack for the American experience—a soundtrack that showcases the nation’s diversity and its collision of cultures, culminating in a unique blend of sound, music and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world. |
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Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 3, 2024 |
August 3, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program! Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 3, 2024 |
August 3, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
10:30 AM |
Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. Thank You to Our Sponsors
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3-2-1 Liftoff |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 4, 2024 |
August 4, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
This animated, fulldome show for audiences of all ages follows Elon, the hamster scientist, as he learns about the courage and wits you need to get in space and back when he finds a crater and a damaged robot in his backyard. Sponsored By: The Boo Grisby Foundation |
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From the Blue Planet to the Red Planet |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 4, 2024 |
August 4, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Journey to the year 2132 as we follow Carina, a young woman stationed on Mars, as she communicates with her brother Aidan back on Earth. Experience living on a futuristic Mars colony, and ride a rover across the Martian surface. Children and adults alike will learn about the differences between Earth and Mars and what it might be like to live and work on another planet. |
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Forward To The Moon |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 4, 2024 |
August 4, 2024 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, NASA uses what they learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars. Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. |
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Earth, Moon and Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 7, 2024 |
August 7, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. |
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Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2024 |
August 10, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Read and Create! for Louisiana Nature Day |
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2024 |
August 10, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
10:30 AM |
Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Studio Saturday Fish Rubbing Workshop with Leslie Charleville |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2024 |
August 10, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Leslie Charleville, gyotaku alligator artist, and Louisiana Ambassador, will host a Studio Saturday fish rubbing hands-on activity from 11 AM – 12 PM. |
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National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2024 |
August 10, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
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Louisiana Nature Day: Meet & Greet with Chase Mullen and Friends from Audubon Nature Institute |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2024 |
August 10, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
LASM will celebrate the closing of its exhibition Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen with its own Louisiana Nature Day: Meet & Greet with Chase Mullen and Friends from Audubon Nature Institute on Saturday, August 10, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Visitors to the museum will be able to meet Chase Mullen and Audubon Nature Institute’s wildlife experts, Dominique Fleitas, Assistant Curator of Louisiana Swamp Exhibit & Jaguar Jungle at Audubon Zoo, and Joshua Suit, Director of Operations and Chief Ranger at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center.
Fleitas and Suit will give a talk in LASM’s Adalié Brent Auditorium from 10:30 – 11:00 AM. Leslie Charleville, gyotaku alligator artist and Louisiana Ambassador, will host a Studio Saturday fish rubbing hands-on activity in the Atrium from 11 AM – 12 PM. LASM will have a Read & Create book reading of Southern Swam Explorer by Irene Brady and related craft activity beginning at 11:15. Chase Mullen will be available for a meet and greet in the Soupcon Gallery from 11:30 AM to 12 PM. A 12:00 PM showing of Into America’s Wild and a 1:00 PM showing of National Parks Adventure will take place in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. All activities are included in the price of admission.
"Chase has a special talent for showcasing both Louisiana culture and the bounty of our diverse ecosystem that’s right here in our own backyard, just waiting for us. Getting the opportunity to spend time celebrating his phenomenal work that does such a great job promoting not only a message of conservation & education but sets alight the childlike desire for exploration of our natural world, is genuinely a gift to us all. We couldn’t be happier to share this time with guests and come together with the Louisiana Art & Science Museum to capture your imagination, " Joshua Suit said.
The exhibition Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen closes to the public on Sunday, August 18. This will be the last week to view Chase Mullen's exhibition, Second Nature.
Chase Mullen's creations for the exhibition Second Nature explore the intricate ecology of the southern region, particularly Louisiana. Using acrylics on pristine white wooden panels, Mullen's art skillfully merges ecology with surrealism. His deep admiration for early scientific illustrations and vintage field guides inspires photorealistic contemporary works romanticizing nature, science, and human impact on the landscape. |
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Read and Create! for Louisiana Nature Day |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2024 |
August 10, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
This is a special Read & Create for Louisiana Nature Day. We will read Southern Swamp Explorer by Irene Brady and do a related craft activity. Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program! Children ages 3 - 8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 17, 2024 |
August 17, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
10:30 AM |
Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 17, 2024 |
August 17, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program! Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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T. REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 17, 2024 |
August 17, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Journey back millions of years and come face-to-face with the most menacing predator to walk the Earth, the king of dinosaurs, T. REX. Step into a world where dinosaurs ruled the Earth and witness the power and majesty of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex as it roams its ancient kingdom.
T. REX takes audiences on an unforgettable journey from today’s sweeping North American badlands to the forests and estuaries of prehistoric Hell Creek, realm of the notorious tyrant lizard king. Travel from the forests and wetlands of New Zealand and Florida to the breathtaking buttes and badlands of present-day Montana and North Dakota on this amazing science expedition. Through a once-in-a-lifetime paleontological discovery, landmark discoveries and impressive cinematic depictions, this family-friendly film reimagines our understanding of this ultimate predator and makes sure audiences have a roaring-good time along the way. |
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T. REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 18, 2024 |
August 18, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Journey back millions of years and come face-to-face with the most menacing predator to walk the Earth, the king of dinosaurs, T. REX. Step into a world where dinosaurs ruled the Earth and witness the power and majesty of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex as it roams its ancient kingdom.
T. REX takes audiences on an unforgettable journey from today’s sweeping North American badlands to the forests and estuaries of prehistoric Hell Creek, realm of the notorious tyrant lizard king. Travel from the forests and wetlands of New Zealand and Florida to the breathtaking buttes and badlands of present-day Montana and North Dakota on this amazing science expedition. Through a once-in-a-lifetime paleontological discovery, landmark discoveries and impressive cinematic depictions, this family-friendly film reimagines our understanding of this ultimate predator and makes sure audiences have a roaring-good time along the way. |
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T. REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 19, 2024 |
August 19, 2024 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
Journey back millions of years and come face-to-face with the most menacing predator to walk the Earth, the king of dinosaurs, T. REX. Step into a world where dinosaurs ruled the Earth and witness the power and majesty of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex as it roams its ancient kingdom.
T. REX takes audiences on an unforgettable journey from today’s sweeping North American badlands to the forests and estuaries of prehistoric Hell Creek, realm of the notorious tyrant lizard king. Travel from the forests and wetlands of New Zealand and Florida to the breathtaking buttes and badlands of present-day Montana and North Dakota on this amazing science expedition. Through a once-in-a-lifetime paleontological discovery, landmark discoveries and impressive cinematic depictions, this family-friendly film reimagines our understanding of this ultimate predator and makes sure audiences have a roaring-good time along the way. |
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 24, 2024 |
August 24, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
10:30 AM |
Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 31, 2024 |
August 31, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
10:30 AM |
Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door. Thank You to Our Sponsors
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Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 7, 2024 |
September 7, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program! Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 21, 2024 |
September 21, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program! Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 5, 2024 |
October 5, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program! Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 19, 2024 |
October 19, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program! Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 2, 2024 |
November 2, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program! Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 16, 2024 |
November 16, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program! Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 7, 2024 |
December 7, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program! Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 21, 2024 |
December 21, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program! Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
January 4, 2025 |
January 4, 2025 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program! Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
January 18, 2025 |
January 18, 2025 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program! Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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