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November 2020
Lucia: The Secret of Shooting Stars
Vladimir, a polar bear, and James, a penguin, travel into space aboard the Polaris to study polar auroras. Hit by a meteorite, they crash at the foot of a pre-Columbian pyramid and meet Lucia, a hummingbird who is passionate about rocks. She tells them about a legend evoking “stones of light.” Meteorites, shooting stars, these “stones of light” intrigue them all. Searching for answers, they head for the moon, then the asteroid belt, and finally land on a comet nucleus.…
Find out more »Raising Our Voices on Race and Racism (online)
This two-part series examining race and racism is co-sponsored by the Departments of Anthropology, Philosophy, Political Science, and Native American Programs and the McGillicuddy Humanities Center. The first talk on Nov. 19 will focus on "Defining Race and Racism: Institutionalization and Experience." The second lecture in the series on Nov. 30, "Confronting Racism: Historical Reckonings and Contemporary Reforms" will feature, among others, MHC faculty adviser Dr. Darren Ranco, and MHC Fellow Nolan Altvater. More information about how to join these virtual talks…
Find out more »December 2020
To Space and Back
Space exploration, our greatest adventure, is having a big impact on our lives. It is helping us to discover a universe of unimaginable scale and beauty, and it is reaching down into our world and influencing the way we live. "To Space and Back" takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity and incredible engineering, describing how the technology that transports us…
Find out more »French Table (online)
If you would like to practice or build your spoken French, join the French Table for informal conversation. All levels of language ability are welcome. The group starts meets 12:15–1:15 p.m. on Tuesdays via Zoom when classes are in session. Contact Frédéric Rondeau at frederic.rondeau@maine.edu for more information, or join the group at maine.zoom.us/.
Find out more »Tarred and Feathered: UMaine’s Hidden Connection to the Red Summer (online)
Karen Sieber, humanities specialist at the McGillicuddy Humanities Center, will be speaking on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. about her research, “Tarred and Feathered: UMaine's Hidden Connection to the Red Summer.” Sieber has spent years collecting data and building an archive about the Red Summer of 1919, a nationwide wave of violence against African Americans that year. Her creation Visualizing the Red Summer is now the most used classroom resource on the topic in the nation. Sieber will discuss her work building…
Find out more »Spanish Table (online)
If you would like to practice or build your spoken Spanish, join the Spanish Table for informal conversation. All levels of language ability are welcome. The group starts meets noon–1 p.m. on Thursdays via Zoom when classes are in session. Contact Maria Sandweiss at maria.sandweiss@maine.edu for more information and for the Zoom Link.
Find out more »Asteroid: Mission Extreme
"Asteroid: Mission Extreme" takes audiences on an epic journey to discover how asteroids are both a danger and an opportunity. The danger lies in the possibility of a cataclysmic collision with Earth; the opportunity is the fascinating idea that asteroids could be stepping stones to other worlds — veritable way stations in space — enabling us to cross the solar system. The challenges are enormous, but a mission so extreme could ultimately lead us to protect our planet and inhabit…
Find out more »Mystery of the Christmas Star
Journey back 2,000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. Investigate possible dates for the birth of Christ and look at recorded sightings of significant historical and astronomical events during this timeframe. We’ll explore scientific explanations for celestial objects that could have been remarkable enough to cause the wise men to travel across the desert from Babylon to Bethlehem just to see a newborn…
Find out more »Let It Snow
"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, special in the audiovisual setting of the planetarium and is an entertaining experience for all ages, especially families. Tickets are $8 for general admission. Music programs may contain explicit lyrics, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may…
Find out more »French Table (online)
If you would like to practice or build your spoken French, join the French Table for informal conversation. All levels of language ability are welcome. The group starts meets 12:15–1:15 p.m. on Tuesdays via Zoom when classes are in session. Contact Frédéric Rondeau at frederic.rondeau@maine.edu for more information, or join the group at maine.zoom.us/.
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