Special Event
Grand Opening Weekend
June 28-29, 2008
The New Sudekum Planetarium's premiere show is STARS, an original production narrated by stage and screen actor Mark Hamill. Adventure Science Center has been working with National Space Centre in Leicester, England, to create this stunning 26-minute show exploring the powerhouses of the universe and man’s relationship with the night sky throughout history. Part of the STARS soundtrack is performed by The Nashville Symphony, conducted by Albert-George Schram, Resident conductor. STARS is made possible, in part, by a gift from SunTrust Bank, Inc.
During opening weekend, STARS will show every hour from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please visit the Sudekum Planetarium FAQ to learn more about STARS and the new Planetarium.
Special Events June 28
| Sudekum Planetarium |
Eureka Corner |
Jack Wood Hall |
Blue Classroom |
Picnic Area |
Cosmic Ray's |
All Day | |
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| 10:00 am | SCIENCE CENTER & PLANETARIUM OPENS / RIBBON CUTTING |
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| 10:30 am | Janet's Planet | 11:00 am | STARS | Astro Jeopardy | Eggstronaut Drop | Love in a Big World | |
| 11:30 am | David Aguilar: 11 Planets | ||||||
| Noon | STARS | Mentos Geysers | live music | ||||
| 12:30 pm | Bill Crosby | ||||||
| 1:00 pm | STARS | Astro Jeopardy | |||||
| 1:30 pm | David Aguilar: Where Are All the Aliens? | ||||||
| 2:00 pm | STARS | Eggstronaut Drop | |||||
| 2:30 pm | Astro Jeopardy | Bill Crosby | |||||
| 3:00 pm | STARS | Flumpa & Friends | |||||
| 3:30 pm | Mentos Geysers | ||||||
| 4:00 pm | STARS | Astro Jeopardy | |||||
| 4:30 pm | Eggstronaut Drop | Nashville Library Puppet Show |
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| 5:00 pm | STARS | ||||||
| 5:30 pm | ACTIVITIES END | ||||||
| 6:00 pm | SCIENCE CENTER & PLANETARIUM CLOSE | ||||||
Janet's Planet
Emmy Award winner Janet Ivey offers educational programming about sciences through song and dance. Children learn to travel at the “speed of thought” with Janet when they explore space and more.David Aguilar: 11 Planets - A Guide to Our New Solar System
Ask almost anyone nowadays including an astronomer how many planets we have in our solar system and you will get many different answers. Why is everything so uncertain? Because astronomers make mistakes too! Today we will explore the reasons behind this mess and why some astronomers are now saying there are 11 planets in our solar system including Pluto! Aguilar is a naturalist, astronomer, writer and space artist whose work has been featured in Time, US News & World Report, NY Times, and Scientific American. His series of books published by National Geographic include Planets, Stars & Galaxies and 11 Planets.David Aguilar: Where Are All The Aliens?
This topic will explore Hollywood concepts of what aliens might look like, the mystery of UFOs and the real science behind just how we may discover life in the Universe within the next 10 years.Astro Jeopardy
Test your knowledge of all things space-related with this challenging game. Show off how much you know about stars, planets and galaxies.Eggstronaut
Can you construct a capsule sound enough to protect an egg during a two-story drop? Try your hand at engineering the perfect "spaceship" to return your "egg-stronaut" to Earth.Flumpa® & Friends
A lively, interactive family adventure combining engaging music, energetic physical movement, and science "fun facts."Bill Crosby
Local songwriter and performer. He will perform selections from his children’s CDs My Pet Snail and Peanut Butter Fish.Love in a Big World
Explores the challenges and choices students face daily in order to teach character traits that encourage wiser decisions. Their goal is to let children know they are not alone in the world and spread the message of hope.Nashville Libary Puppet Show: The Stonecutter
Based on a traditional Asian folktale and featuring Bunraku puppetry, this story teaches two life lessons: be happy with who you are and make your wishes carefully!
