Arts and Entertainment
October 16, 2024
From: Livermore Valley Performing Arts CenterLivermore, CA - An out-of-this-world new exhibit, “Back to the Moon and the Stars Beyond,” will be on display this fall at the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery from October 10, 2024 to January 5, 2025. This inspiring exhibit will invite viewers to witness captivating images of the universe, complementing the ticketed immersive experience of Cosmic Odyssey, onstage at The Bankhead, with explorations of deep space discoveries and stunning visuals captured by the Hubble and James Webb telescopes. Free and open to the public, “Back to the Moon and the Stars Beyond” is a captivating and educational art exhibit that merges space exploration history with modern advancements in astronomy. It takes visitors on a visual journey through time, with the iconic Apollo missions, highlighting the awe-inspiring moments of humanity’s first steps on the moon. Additionally, detailed infographics showcase NASA’s Artemis II program, which aims to return humans to the lunar surface, marking the next chapter in lunar exploration. If the inspiration at the Gallery needs something more, on select evenings visitors can take the next leap and step into the extraordinary with Cosmic Odyssey, an outer space immersive experience on stage-a breathtaking journey beyond our planet’s bounds-surrounding patrons with a vast 360° projection of the universe, with iconic NASA images coming to life with unprecedented realism. Much like many of the other immersive traveling museum experiences of the decade, this will be a premiere Tri-Valley experience where one can witness the majestic swirls of distant galaxies, the fiery birth of stars, and the serene beauty of our own Earth from orbit. Experience this exhibit in person at the UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater in Downtown Livermore Thursdays through Sundays, 1 pm-5 pm, in addition to before Cosmic Odyssey showtimes for ticketed patrons, on select weekdays from October 14 through November 27.