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SUMMARY:Expedition Reef
DESCRIPTION:Explore the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” and embark on an oceanic safari to the world’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems – coral reefs.  Discover how corals grow\, feed\, reproduce\, and support over 25% of all marine life on Earth — while facing unprecedented threats from climate change\, habitat destruction\, and overfishing.  Although they line about a third of tropical coastlines\, reefs comprise less than one percent of the world’s ocean environments\, showing how precious and fragile these systems are.  Thousands of tropical fish and colorful corals thrive in one of the largest and deepest indoor displays of living corals.  Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga\, Expedition Reef will immerse audiences in an undersea adventure. This fulldome planetarium show provides an up-close look at a part of our planet many people have never experienced. \nWatch the trailer here. \n  \n\nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/expedition-reef-13/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Led Zeppelin: The Planetarium Experience
DESCRIPTION:Led Zeppelin: The Planetarium Experience is an imaginative journey through our night sky using artistic style and impressive visuals. Experience the progenitors of heavy metal in new ways at the Versant Power Astronomy Center! \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit lyrics\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/led-zeppelin-the-planetarium-experience-6/2026-01-04/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:One World\, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World\, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird\, Elmo and their friend from China\, Hu Hu Zhu\, as they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon\, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They explore the day and night sky\, learn about the Big Dipper\, the North Star\, the Sun and the Moon.  Along the way\, they learn how the sky we see is shared by many people around the world. Children attending the show can interact as they watch\, drawing constellations and counting the time it takes the sun to set. \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/one-world-one-sky-big-birds-adventure-17-2/2026-01-04/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Expedition Reef
DESCRIPTION:Explore the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” and embark on an oceanic safari to the world’s most vibrant and endangered marine ecosystems – coral reefs.  Discover how corals grow\, feed\, reproduce\, and support over 25% of all marine life on Earth — while facing unprecedented threats from climate change\, habitat destruction\, and overfishing.  Although they line about a third of tropical coastlines\, reefs comprise less than one percent of the world’s ocean environments\, showing how precious and fragile these systems are.  Thousands of tropical fish and colorful corals thrive in one of the largest and deepest indoor displays of living corals.  Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga\, Expedition Reef will immerse audiences in an undersea adventure. This fulldome planetarium show provides an up-close look at a part of our planet many people have never experienced. \nWatch the trailer here. \n  \n\nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/expedition-reef-13/2026-01-02/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Galaxy - Journey Through the Milky Way
DESCRIPTION:Come with us on a journey through our Milky Way! Together we will fly to places where no human being has ever been before. We start at our Sun\, look at our galaxy from the outside and plunge into the starry center. In the process\, we will address exciting questions: How does a galaxy form and function? And where do all the stars come from? Using current scientific data and simulations have been implemented for the planetarium\, audiences will experience our home galaxy as vividly in new ways! \nAges 12 and up \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/galaxy-journey-through-the-milky-way/2025-12-19/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Let it Snow: A Holiday Music Journey
DESCRIPTION:Let it Snow features a new variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee\, including a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra.  The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation and is an entertaining experience for all ages\, especially families. \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nAll music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/let-it-snow-a-holiday-music-journey-3-2/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:The Christmas Star
DESCRIPTION:Over the years numerous people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem\, as described in the Bible and other historical texts of the time. What was the Christmas Star? Could it be explained as an exploding star\, a comet or some other natural celestial phenomena?  Explore a variety of scientific explanations for the Star of Bethlehem in this family friendly program at the planetarium. \n\nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased at the door\, online\, or by phone at 207.581.1341. \n\n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-christmas-star-2-2/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Galaxy - Journey Through the Milky Way
DESCRIPTION:Come with us on a journey through our Milky Way! Together we will fly to places where no human being has ever been before. We start at our Sun\, look at our galaxy from the outside and plunge into the starry center. In the process\, we will address exciting questions: How does a galaxy form and function? And where do all the stars come from? Using current scientific data and simulations have been implemented for the planetarium\, audiences will experience our home galaxy as vividly in new ways! \nAges 12 and up \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/galaxy-journey-through-the-milky-way/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:One World\, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World\, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird\, Elmo and their friend from China\, Hu Hu Zhu\, as they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon\, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They explore the day and night sky\, learn about the Big Dipper\, the North Star\, the Sun and the Moon.  Along the way\, they learn how the sky we see is shared by many people around the world. Children attending the show can interact as they watch\, drawing constellations and counting the time it takes the sun to set. \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/one-world-one-sky-big-birds-adventure-18/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Show,Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T160000
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CREATED:20251028T184513Z
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SUMMARY:Let it Snow: A Holiday Music Journey
DESCRIPTION:Let it Snow features a new variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee\, including a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra.  The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation and is an entertaining experience for all ages\, especially families. \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nAll music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/let-it-snow-a-holiday-music-journey-3-2/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:The Christmas Star
DESCRIPTION:Over the years numerous people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem\, as described in the Bible and other historical texts of the time. What was the Christmas Star? Could it be explained as an exploding star\, a comet or some other natural celestial phenomena?  Explore a variety of scientific explanations for the Star of Bethlehem in this family friendly program at the planetarium. \n\nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased at the door\, online\, or by phone at 207.581.1341. \n\n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-christmas-star-2-2/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T200000
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SUMMARY:Galaxy - Journey Through the Milky Way
DESCRIPTION:Come with us on a journey through our Milky Way! Together we will fly to places where no human being has ever been before. We start at our Sun\, look at our galaxy from the outside and plunge into the starry center. In the process\, we will address exciting questions: How does a galaxy form and function? And where do all the stars come from? Using current scientific data and simulations have been implemented for the planetarium\, audiences will experience our home galaxy as vividly in new ways! \nAges 12 and up \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/galaxy-journey-through-the-milky-way/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T170000
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SUMMARY:The Lumineers: From the Floor to the Brightside
DESCRIPTION:The Lumineers From the Floor to the Bright Side\, takes you on a real and authentic journey through their most powerful storytelling. From their most honest songs “Sleep on the Floor” and “Dead Sea” to their most uplifting songs “Ho Hey” and “Brightside” with classic favorites in between\, this is a show with music that connects with anyone who’s ever had to pick themselves up and look toward a better day. \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit content\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-lumineers-from-the-floor-to-the-brightside/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T215945
CREATED:20251005T210849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T152736Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Solar System Adventure!
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonders and perils of our Solar System! Join “The Great Schiaparelli”; as he\ntakes the audience on a space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the\nsun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond\, prepare to be\nsubjected to the myriad wonders of our Solar System\, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just\nhow precious our home planet Earth really is. Narrated by Adam Longworth. \nAges 8 and up \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. \n \n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-great-solar-system-adventure/2025-11-30/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T191252Z
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SUMMARY:Galaxy - Journey Through the Milky Way
DESCRIPTION:Come with us on a journey through our Milky Way! Together we will fly to places where no human being has ever been before. We start at our Sun\, look at our galaxy from the outside and plunge into the starry center. In the process\, we will address exciting questions: How does a galaxy form and function? And where do all the stars come from? Using current scientific data and simulations have been implemented for the planetarium\, audiences will experience our home galaxy as vividly in new ways! \nAges 12 and up \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/galaxy-journey-through-the-milky-way/2025-11-28/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T170000
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SUMMARY:The Lumineers: From the Floor to the Brightside
DESCRIPTION:The Lumineers From the Floor to the Bright Side\, takes you on a real and authentic journey through their most powerful storytelling. From their most honest songs “Sleep on the Floor” and “Dead Sea” to their most uplifting songs “Ho Hey” and “Brightside” with classic favorites in between\, this is a show with music that connects with anyone who’s ever had to pick themselves up and look toward a better day. \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit content\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-lumineers-from-the-floor-to-the-brightside/2025-11-23/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T215945
CREATED:20251005T210849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T152736Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Solar System Adventure!
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonders and perils of our Solar System! Join “The Great Schiaparelli”; as he\ntakes the audience on a space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the\nsun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond\, prepare to be\nsubjected to the myriad wonders of our Solar System\, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just\nhow precious our home planet Earth really is. Narrated by Adam Longworth. \nAges 8 and up \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. \n \n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-great-solar-system-adventure/2025-11-23/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Public Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://astro.umaine.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/165/2025/10/TGSSA-Landscape-3840x2160-Poster-v01-Palais-NoLogos-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T215945
CREATED:20251005T212253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T191252Z
UID:10004021-1763751600-1763755200@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:Galaxy - Journey Through the Milky Way
DESCRIPTION:Come with us on a journey through our Milky Way! Together we will fly to places where no human being has ever been before. We start at our Sun\, look at our galaxy from the outside and plunge into the starry center. In the process\, we will address exciting questions: How does a galaxy form and function? And where do all the stars come from? Using current scientific data and simulations have been implemented for the planetarium\, audiences will experience our home galaxy as vividly in new ways! \nAges 12 and up \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/galaxy-journey-through-the-milky-way/2025-11-21/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T204105Z
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SUMMARY:The Lumineers: From the Floor to the Brightside
DESCRIPTION:The Lumineers From the Floor to the Bright Side\, takes you on a real and authentic journey through their most powerful storytelling. From their most honest songs “Sleep on the Floor” and “Dead Sea” to their most uplifting songs “Ho Hey” and “Brightside” with classic favorites in between\, this is a show with music that connects with anyone who’s ever had to pick themselves up and look toward a better day. \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit content\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-lumineers-from-the-floor-to-the-brightside/2025-11-16/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://astro.umaine.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/165/2025/10/Lumineers-Title.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T215945
CREATED:20251005T210849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T152736Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Solar System Adventure!
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonders and perils of our Solar System! Join “The Great Schiaparelli”; as he\ntakes the audience on a space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the\nsun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond\, prepare to be\nsubjected to the myriad wonders of our Solar System\, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just\nhow precious our home planet Earth really is. Narrated by Adam Longworth. \nAges 8 and up \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. \n \n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-great-solar-system-adventure/2025-11-16/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Public Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://astro.umaine.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/165/2025/10/TGSSA-Landscape-3840x2160-Poster-v01-Palais-NoLogos-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T210000
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SUMMARY:Cosmogenesis: The Story of Us
DESCRIPTION:Lotus\, a 19-year-old dance student on a quest for meaning\, struggles as she witnesses\nthe world around her falling apart.  On the brink of giving up on college\, she meets a\nmentor who introduces her to the 13.8 billion year scientific story of the Cosmos.\nLotus discovers a unique capacity to see back in time prompting her to contemplate her\nplace in the Universe. While Lotus’ philosophy poet peer-group cracks the code on\nevery current issue concerning humanity\, Lotus feels the call of a reoccurring dream she\nhas of a dark-haired woman galloping on horseback under the Milky Way.\nCreated as a collaboration between University of Colorado Boulder’s Fiske Planetarium\nand Colorado University’s Theater & Dance Department\, together with a local playwright\nRebecca Sophia Strong\, and local musicians it is a cultural program that integrates\ntraditional stage theater with digital planetarium imagery.\nThis artist driven project inextricably links the arts\, science and technology and is a\nresponse to the growing sense of globalized anxiety in young adults due to racism\,\nclimate change and a lack of a sense of belonging – we aim to inspire hope and agency\nin young people.\nPerformed in at the Versant Power Astronomy Center’s Jordan Planetarium by True\nNorth Theatre on November 7\, 8\, 14 &; 15. Special School show booking available on\nNovember 12 – contact the planetarium for details. \nTickets are $20 each. Tickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. \nClick here to view our calendar.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/cosmogenesis-the-story-of-us/2025-11-15/2/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Theater Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T140000
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SUMMARY:Cosmogenesis: The Story of Us
DESCRIPTION:Lotus\, a 19-year-old dance student on a quest for meaning\, struggles as she witnesses\nthe world around her falling apart.  On the brink of giving up on college\, she meets a\nmentor who introduces her to the 13.8 billion year scientific story of the Cosmos.\nLotus discovers a unique capacity to see back in time prompting her to contemplate her\nplace in the Universe. While Lotus’ philosophy poet peer-group cracks the code on\nevery current issue concerning humanity\, Lotus feels the call of a reoccurring dream she\nhas of a dark-haired woman galloping on horseback under the Milky Way.\nCreated as a collaboration between University of Colorado Boulder’s Fiske Planetarium\nand Colorado University’s Theater & Dance Department\, together with a local playwright\nRebecca Sophia Strong\, and local musicians it is a cultural program that integrates\ntraditional stage theater with digital planetarium imagery.\nThis artist driven project inextricably links the arts\, science and technology and is a\nresponse to the growing sense of globalized anxiety in young adults due to racism\,\nclimate change and a lack of a sense of belonging – we aim to inspire hope and agency\nin young people.\nPerformed in at the Versant Power Astronomy Center’s Jordan Planetarium by True\nNorth Theatre on November 7\, 8\, 14 &; 15. Special School show booking available on\nNovember 12 – contact the planetarium for details. \nTickets are $20 each. Tickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. \nClick here to view our calendar.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/cosmogenesis-the-story-of-us/2025-11-15/1/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Theater Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T210000
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SUMMARY:Cosmogenesis: The Story of Us
DESCRIPTION:Lotus\, a 19-year-old dance student on a quest for meaning\, struggles as she witnesses\nthe world around her falling apart.  On the brink of giving up on college\, she meets a\nmentor who introduces her to the 13.8 billion year scientific story of the Cosmos.\nLotus discovers a unique capacity to see back in time prompting her to contemplate her\nplace in the Universe. While Lotus’ philosophy poet peer-group cracks the code on\nevery current issue concerning humanity\, Lotus feels the call of a reoccurring dream she\nhas of a dark-haired woman galloping on horseback under the Milky Way.\nCreated as a collaboration between University of Colorado Boulder’s Fiske Planetarium\nand Colorado University’s Theater & Dance Department\, together with a local playwright\nRebecca Sophia Strong\, and local musicians it is a cultural program that integrates\ntraditional stage theater with digital planetarium imagery.\nThis artist driven project inextricably links the arts\, science and technology and is a\nresponse to the growing sense of globalized anxiety in young adults due to racism\,\nclimate change and a lack of a sense of belonging – we aim to inspire hope and agency\nin young people.\nPerformed in at the Versant Power Astronomy Center’s Jordan Planetarium by True\nNorth Theatre on November 7\, 8\, 14 &; 15. Special School show booking available on\nNovember 12 – contact the planetarium for details. \nTickets are $20 each. Tickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. \nClick here to view our calendar.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/cosmogenesis-the-story-of-us/2025-11-14/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Theater Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260428T215945
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155715Z
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SUMMARY:Earth\, Moon\, and Sun
DESCRIPTION:Earth\, Moon\, & Sun is a fast-paced full dome demonstration of lunar phases\, eclipses\, day and night\, the sun and other puzzling events with the help of a confused coyote. This program beautifully illustrates basic concepts like moon phases and seasons. Based on the trickster of Native American lore\, Coyote is constantly corrected in his misunderstandings of how things work. A live tour of the Maine sky and its beautiful constellations completes this micro-unit of astronomy. \nWatch the trailer here! \n  \n\n  \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/earth-moon-and-sun-30/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Show,Public Program
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260428T215945
CREATED:20251005T204105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T204105Z
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SUMMARY:The Lumineers: From the Floor to the Brightside
DESCRIPTION:The Lumineers From the Floor to the Bright Side\, takes you on a real and authentic journey through their most powerful storytelling. From their most honest songs “Sleep on the Floor” and “Dead Sea” to their most uplifting songs “Ho Hey” and “Brightside” with classic favorites in between\, this is a show with music that connects with anyone who’s ever had to pick themselves up and look toward a better day. \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit content\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-lumineers-from-the-floor-to-the-brightside/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://astro.umaine.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/165/2025/10/Lumineers-Title.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T215945
CREATED:20251005T210849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T152736Z
UID:10004006-1762696800-1762700400@astro.umaine.edu
SUMMARY:The Great Solar System Adventure!
DESCRIPTION:Explore the wonders and perils of our Solar System! Join “The Great Schiaparelli”; as he\ntakes the audience on a space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium. From the\nsun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond\, prepare to be\nsubjected to the myriad wonders of our Solar System\, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just\nhow precious our home planet Earth really is. Narrated by Adam Longworth. \nAges 8 and up \nTickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults\, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens\, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. \n \n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-great-solar-system-adventure/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Public Program
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://astro.umaine.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/165/2025/10/TGSSA-Landscape-3840x2160-Poster-v01-Palais-NoLogos-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T215945
CREATED:20250907T193420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T180913Z
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SUMMARY:Cosmogenesis: The Story of Us
DESCRIPTION:Lotus\, a 19-year-old dance student on a quest for meaning\, struggles as she witnesses\nthe world around her falling apart.  On the brink of giving up on college\, she meets a\nmentor who introduces her to the 13.8 billion year scientific story of the Cosmos.\nLotus discovers a unique capacity to see back in time prompting her to contemplate her\nplace in the Universe. While Lotus’ philosophy poet peer-group cracks the code on\nevery current issue concerning humanity\, Lotus feels the call of a reoccurring dream she\nhas of a dark-haired woman galloping on horseback under the Milky Way.\nCreated as a collaboration between University of Colorado Boulder’s Fiske Planetarium\nand Colorado University’s Theater & Dance Department\, together with a local playwright\nRebecca Sophia Strong\, and local musicians it is a cultural program that integrates\ntraditional stage theater with digital planetarium imagery.\nThis artist driven project inextricably links the arts\, science and technology and is a\nresponse to the growing sense of globalized anxiety in young adults due to racism\,\nclimate change and a lack of a sense of belonging – we aim to inspire hope and agency\nin young people.\nPerformed in at the Versant Power Astronomy Center’s Jordan Planetarium by True\nNorth Theatre on November 7\, 8\, 14 &; 15. Special School show booking available on\nNovember 12 – contact the planetarium for details. \nTickets are $20 each. Tickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. \nClick here to view our calendar.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/cosmogenesis-the-story-of-us/2025-11-08/2/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Theater Performance
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END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T160000
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SUMMARY:Cosmogenesis: The Story of Us
DESCRIPTION:Lotus\, a 19-year-old dance student on a quest for meaning\, struggles as she witnesses\nthe world around her falling apart.  On the brink of giving up on college\, she meets a\nmentor who introduces her to the 13.8 billion year scientific story of the Cosmos.\nLotus discovers a unique capacity to see back in time prompting her to contemplate her\nplace in the Universe. While Lotus’ philosophy poet peer-group cracks the code on\nevery current issue concerning humanity\, Lotus feels the call of a reoccurring dream she\nhas of a dark-haired woman galloping on horseback under the Milky Way.\nCreated as a collaboration between University of Colorado Boulder’s Fiske Planetarium\nand Colorado University’s Theater & Dance Department\, together with a local playwright\nRebecca Sophia Strong\, and local musicians it is a cultural program that integrates\ntraditional stage theater with digital planetarium imagery.\nThis artist driven project inextricably links the arts\, science and technology and is a\nresponse to the growing sense of globalized anxiety in young adults due to racism\,\nclimate change and a lack of a sense of belonging – we aim to inspire hope and agency\nin young people.\nPerformed in at the Versant Power Astronomy Center’s Jordan Planetarium by True\nNorth Theatre on November 7\, 8\, 14 &; 15. Special School show booking available on\nNovember 12 – contact the planetarium for details. \nTickets are $20 each. Tickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. \nClick here to view our calendar.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/cosmogenesis-the-story-of-us/2025-11-08/1/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Theater Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T210000
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SUMMARY:Cosmogenesis: The Story of Us
DESCRIPTION:Lotus\, a 19-year-old dance student on a quest for meaning\, struggles as she witnesses\nthe world around her falling apart.  On the brink of giving up on college\, she meets a\nmentor who introduces her to the 13.8 billion year scientific story of the Cosmos.\nLotus discovers a unique capacity to see back in time prompting her to contemplate her\nplace in the Universe. While Lotus’ philosophy poet peer-group cracks the code on\nevery current issue concerning humanity\, Lotus feels the call of a reoccurring dream she\nhas of a dark-haired woman galloping on horseback under the Milky Way.\nCreated as a collaboration between University of Colorado Boulder’s Fiske Planetarium\nand Colorado University’s Theater & Dance Department\, together with a local playwright\nRebecca Sophia Strong\, and local musicians it is a cultural program that integrates\ntraditional stage theater with digital planetarium imagery.\nThis artist driven project inextricably links the arts\, science and technology and is a\nresponse to the growing sense of globalized anxiety in young adults due to racism\,\nclimate change and a lack of a sense of belonging – we aim to inspire hope and agency\nin young people.\nPerformed in at the Versant Power Astronomy Center’s Jordan Planetarium by True\nNorth Theatre on November 7\, 8\, 14 &; 15. Special School show booking available on\nNovember 12 – contact the planetarium for details. \nTickets are $20 each. Tickets may be purchased online\, by phone at (207) 581-1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show. \nClick here to view our calendar.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/cosmogenesis-the-story-of-us/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program,Theater Performance
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SUMMARY:The Lumineers: From the Floor to the Brightside
DESCRIPTION:The Lumineers From the Floor to the Bright Side\, takes you on a real and authentic journey through their most powerful storytelling. From their most honest songs “Sleep on the Floor” and “Dead Sea” to their most uplifting songs “Ho Hey” and “Brightside” with classic favorites in between\, this is a show with music that connects with anyone who’s ever had to pick themselves up and look toward a better day. \nTickets are $9 for general admission. \nMusic programs may contain explicit content\, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images\, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. \nTickets may be purchased online\, by phone at 207.581.1341\, or at our ticket box office prior to the show.
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-lumineers-from-the-floor-to-the-brightside/2025-11-02/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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