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SUMMARY:Phantom of the Universe
DESCRIPTION:From the journey of protons racing through the world’s largest particle collider to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent universe\, and the nearly mile-deep descent to an underground experiment\, Phantom of the Universe immerses audiences in the search for dark matter. Explore this mysterious matter and how we are using discoveries at the Large Hadron Collider to get closer to discovering the true nature of Dark Matter. View the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky\, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter.” Explore the astral choreography witnessed by Vera Rubin in the Andromeda galaxy\, and then plummet deep underground to see the most sensitive dark matter detector on Earth\, housed in a former gold mine.  Speed alongside particles before they collide in visually stunning explosions of light and sound at Large Hadron Collider at CERN\, while learning how scientists around the world are collaborating to track down the constituents of dark matter. Executive Producer Michael Barnett of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory served as an advisor to PBS’s NOVA series Elegant Universe and the feature film Angels & Demons. Featuring narration by Academy-Award winning actress Tilda Swinton\, Phantom of the Universe showcases imagery from CERN’s Media Lab. \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/phantom-of-the-universe-11/2025-10-03/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Halloween: Celestial Origins
DESCRIPTION:Vampires\, Witches\, Goblins\, and other spooky creatures!  What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating\, costumes\, or something more…  Be it ghoulish or ghostly\, Halloween is an astronomical holiday!  Experience the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.”  From Celtic roots around the harvest and bonfires to modern celebrations\, see why the night is celebrated as one of spirits from beyond and sweet treats!   See how Samhain\, and All Saints Day would eventually transform into Halloween. Traverse the night sky and learn what planets\, constellations\, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening. A fun filled program for the whole family! \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/halloween-celestial-origins-6/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Monster Mash: A Halloween Spooktacular!
DESCRIPTION:You do not have to wait until 3 a.m. to experience the true terror of the witching hour! Take your “Spooky Scary Skeletons” out of the closet and join us at the Versant Power Astronomy Center for a month-long “Monster Mash”!  We will “Put a Spell on You” for the entire month of October with a menacing myriad of modern and classic Halloween tunes set to planetarium visuals that will surely haunt the very depths of your soul!  Muahahahaha! \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. \n \n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/monster-mash-a-halloween-spooktacular-4/2025-10-05/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:Phantom of the Universe
DESCRIPTION:From the journey of protons racing through the world’s largest particle collider to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent universe\, and the nearly mile-deep descent to an underground experiment\, Phantom of the Universe immerses audiences in the search for dark matter. Explore this mysterious matter and how we are using discoveries at the Large Hadron Collider to get closer to discovering the true nature of Dark Matter. View the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky\, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter.” Explore the astral choreography witnessed by Vera Rubin in the Andromeda galaxy\, and then plummet deep underground to see the most sensitive dark matter detector on Earth\, housed in a former gold mine.  Speed alongside particles before they collide in visually stunning explosions of light and sound at Large Hadron Collider at CERN\, while learning how scientists around the world are collaborating to track down the constituents of dark matter. Executive Producer Michael Barnett of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory served as an advisor to PBS’s NOVA series Elegant Universe and the feature film Angels & Demons. Featuring narration by Academy-Award winning actress Tilda Swinton\, Phantom of the Universe showcases imagery from CERN’s Media Lab. \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/phantom-of-the-universe-11/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Halloween: Celestial Origins
DESCRIPTION:Vampires\, Witches\, Goblins\, and other spooky creatures!  What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating\, costumes\, or something more…  Be it ghoulish or ghostly\, Halloween is an astronomical holiday!  Experience the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.”  From Celtic roots around the harvest and bonfires to modern celebrations\, see why the night is celebrated as one of spirits from beyond and sweet treats!   See how Samhain\, and All Saints Day would eventually transform into Halloween. Traverse the night sky and learn what planets\, constellations\, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening. A fun filled program for the whole family! \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/halloween-celestial-origins-6/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Monster Mash: A Halloween Spooktacular!
DESCRIPTION:You do not have to wait until 3 a.m. to experience the true terror of the witching hour! Take your “Spooky Scary Skeletons” out of the closet and join us at the Versant Power Astronomy Center for a month-long “Monster Mash”!  We will “Put a Spell on You” for the entire month of October with a menacing myriad of modern and classic Halloween tunes set to planetarium visuals that will surely haunt the very depths of your soul!  Muahahahaha! \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. \n \n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/monster-mash-a-halloween-spooktacular-4/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:Forward to the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Forward to the Moon engages audiences in NASA efforts to send both humans and robots to the Moon and Mars. 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 on the surface of the Moon. Jessica Meir from Caribou\, Maine has been selected as one of the Artemis Mission astronauts and might be the first Mainer on the Moon – learn about it here at the planetarium! \nNarrated by Kari Byron from Crash Test World and Mythbusters. \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/forward-to-the-moon-9/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool Show,Public Program
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SUMMARY:Phantom of the Universe
DESCRIPTION:From the journey of protons racing through the world’s largest particle collider to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent universe\, and the nearly mile-deep descent to an underground experiment\, Phantom of the Universe immerses audiences in the search for dark matter. Explore this mysterious matter and how we are using discoveries at the Large Hadron Collider to get closer to discovering the true nature of Dark Matter. View the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky\, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter.” Explore the astral choreography witnessed by Vera Rubin in the Andromeda galaxy\, and then plummet deep underground to see the most sensitive dark matter detector on Earth\, housed in a former gold mine.  Speed alongside particles before they collide in visually stunning explosions of light and sound at Large Hadron Collider at CERN\, while learning how scientists around the world are collaborating to track down the constituents of dark matter. Executive Producer Michael Barnett of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory served as an advisor to PBS’s NOVA series Elegant Universe and the feature film Angels & Demons. Featuring narration by Academy-Award winning actress Tilda Swinton\, Phantom of the Universe showcases imagery from CERN’s Media Lab. \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/phantom-of-the-universe-11/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Halloween: Celestial Origins
DESCRIPTION:Vampires\, Witches\, Goblins\, and other spooky creatures!  What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating\, costumes\, or something more…  Be it ghoulish or ghostly\, Halloween is an astronomical holiday!  Experience the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.”  From Celtic roots around the harvest and bonfires to modern celebrations\, see why the night is celebrated as one of spirits from beyond and sweet treats!   See how Samhain\, and All Saints Day would eventually transform into Halloween. Traverse the night sky and learn what planets\, constellations\, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening. A fun filled program for the whole family! \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/halloween-celestial-origins-6/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Monster Mash: A Halloween Spooktacular!
DESCRIPTION:You do not have to wait until 3 a.m. to experience the true terror of the witching hour! Take your “Spooky Scary Skeletons” out of the closet and join us at the Versant Power Astronomy Center for a month-long “Monster Mash”!  We will “Put a Spell on You” for the entire month of October with a menacing myriad of modern and classic Halloween tunes set to planetarium visuals that will surely haunt the very depths of your soul!  Muahahahaha! \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. \n \n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/monster-mash-a-halloween-spooktacular-4/2025-10-19/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T200000
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SUMMARY:Phantom of the Universe
DESCRIPTION:From the journey of protons racing through the world’s largest particle collider to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent universe\, and the nearly mile-deep descent to an underground experiment\, Phantom of the Universe immerses audiences in the search for dark matter. Explore this mysterious matter and how we are using discoveries at the Large Hadron Collider to get closer to discovering the true nature of Dark Matter. View the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky\, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter.” Explore the astral choreography witnessed by Vera Rubin in the Andromeda galaxy\, and then plummet deep underground to see the most sensitive dark matter detector on Earth\, housed in a former gold mine.  Speed alongside particles before they collide in visually stunning explosions of light and sound at Large Hadron Collider at CERN\, while learning how scientists around the world are collaborating to track down the constituents of dark matter. Executive Producer Michael Barnett of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory served as an advisor to PBS’s NOVA series Elegant Universe and the feature film Angels & Demons. Featuring narration by Academy-Award winning actress Tilda Swinton\, Phantom of the Universe showcases imagery from CERN’s Media Lab. \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/phantom-of-the-universe-11/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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SUMMARY:Halloween: Celestial Origins
DESCRIPTION:Vampires\, Witches\, Goblins\, and other spooky creatures!  What do you associate with Halloween? Trick-or-Treating\, costumes\, or something more…  Be it ghoulish or ghostly\, Halloween is an astronomical holiday!  Experience the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.”  From Celtic roots around the harvest and bonfires to modern celebrations\, see why the night is celebrated as one of spirits from beyond and sweet treats!   See how Samhain\, and All Saints Day would eventually transform into Halloween. Traverse the night sky and learn what planets\, constellations\, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening. A fun filled program for the whole family! \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/halloween-celestial-origins-6/2025-10-26/
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:20251026T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T170000
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SUMMARY:Monster Mash: A Halloween Spooktacular!
DESCRIPTION:You do not have to wait until 3 a.m. to experience the true terror of the witching hour! Take your “Spooky Scary Skeletons” out of the closet and join us at the Versant Power Astronomy Center for a month-long “Monster Mash”!  We will “Put a Spell on You” for the entire month of October with a menacing myriad of modern and classic Halloween tunes set to planetarium visuals that will surely haunt the very depths of your soul!  Muahahahaha! \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. \n \n 
URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/monster-mash-a-halloween-spooktacular-4/2025-10-26/
LOCATION:Versant Power Astronomy Center\, 167 Rangeley Rd\, Orono\, ME\, 04469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T001008Z
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SUMMARY:Phantom of the Universe
DESCRIPTION:From the journey of protons racing through the world’s largest particle collider to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent universe\, and the nearly mile-deep descent to an underground experiment\, Phantom of the Universe immerses audiences in the search for dark matter. Explore this mysterious matter and how we are using discoveries at the Large Hadron Collider to get closer to discovering the true nature of Dark Matter. View the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky\, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter.” Explore the astral choreography witnessed by Vera Rubin in the Andromeda galaxy\, and then plummet deep underground to see the most sensitive dark matter detector on Earth\, housed in a former gold mine.  Speed alongside particles before they collide in visually stunning explosions of light and sound at Large Hadron Collider at CERN\, while learning how scientists around the world are collaborating to track down the constituents of dark matter. Executive Producer Michael Barnett of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory served as an advisor to PBS’s NOVA series Elegant Universe and the feature film Angels & Demons. Featuring narration by Academy-Award winning actress Tilda Swinton\, Phantom of the Universe showcases imagery from CERN’s Media Lab. \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/phantom-of-the-universe-11/2025-10-31/
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:20251102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T150000
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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/2025-11-02/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T042342
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/2025-11-02/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Music Show,Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T042342
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/2025-11-07/
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:20251108T140000
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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:20251108T190000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T042342
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/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Public Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T042342
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260525T042342
CREATED:20251005T205556Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T042342
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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:20251115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T160000
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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/2025-11-15/1/
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: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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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 
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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.
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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/2025-11-21/
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SUMMARY:The Great Solar System Adventure!
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URL:https://astro.umaine.edu/event/the-great-solar-system-adventure/2025-11-23/
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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/
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