Apr 2021
One event on Apr 14, 2021 at 12:00 pm
One event on Apr 14, 2021 at 3:00 pm
One event on Apr 21, 2021 at 12:00 pm
One event on Apr 21, 2021 at 3:00 pm
One event on Apr 7, 2021 at 12:00 pm
UMD’s Department of Music Concert
One event on Apr 14, 2021 at 12:00 pm
One event on Apr 14, 2021 at 3:00 pm
One event on Apr 21, 2021 at 12:00 pm
One event on Apr 21, 2021 at 3:00 pm
One event on Apr 7, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Musicians from UMD's Department of Music return to the live stage in a series of outdoor concert events in April, featuring a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles. The shows take place in UMD Lot A, near the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium. Strict venue capacity limits have been established. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. The deadline for pre-registration will be two hours before the event. If space is available, walk-up registrations will be accepted. More information, rain dates, parking details and…
Find out more »May 2021
Astronomy Day 2021
Astronomy Day 2021 takes place outside the Planetarium. Staff will be passing out take-home activity kits full of fun ways to do astronomy at home. Enjoy socially-distant demonstrations and enter to win a raffle prize. Activity kits are free and will contain three activities fit for all ages. There is a limited supply and are first-come, first-serve. In addition to the free kit, there will be an additional activity attendees can purchase for a small fee to be able to…
Find out more »Jun 2021
Julie Gard, Francine Sterle and Faith King: Poetry and Art Live in the Alworth Planetarium
Limited, socially-distant seating will be available. Contact organizer Faith King for a seat reservation. All others are invited to join by Zoom.
Find out more »Apr 2022
Music and Poetry in the Alworth Planetarium
Poet Sara Sowers-Wills with guitarist Kyle Wills and poet Susan Perala-Dewey with cellist Lindsay Schlemmer perform.
Find out more »Feb 2023
Planetarium Shows
The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium on the UMD Campus welcomes all. They currently offer virtual shows on Facebook Live on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and in-person shows on Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m., and Saturdays at 7 p.m. Ticket Prices and Information $5 - Adults $3 - Children, Seniors, UMD Students with ID Free - Children age 5 and under Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. We are operating at a limited capacity to…
Find out more »Apr 2023
Astronomy Day 2023
Explore hands-on activities, watch a planetarium show, or peer out to the great beyond with a telescope (weather permitting) in the parking lot outside the planetarium. Planetarium shows will run every half hour throughout the event. There are a limited number of seats. Get a show ticket at the table just outside the planetarium hallway to reserve a space. Each show will last about 20 minutes. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the welcome table. Cash only. The winners will…
Find out more »May 2023
Planetarium Show: Expedition Moons
On May 5 at 7 p.m., the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium at UMD is hosting “Expedition: Moons” where guests will get the chance to get in the MWAP spaceship and explore the 150+ moons the solar system has to offer. The show will be followed with a live presentation of that night’s sky. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
Find out more »Sep 2023
Exploring Dark Skies
Exploring Dark Skies is a live, interactive show and full-dome theater presentation. Learn about the night sky, the stars and the importance of our dark skies in a unique and personal setting. This planetarium show is has something of stargazers of all ages. This event is a part of the annual Celebrate the Night Sky Week. Throughout the world, our night skies are becoming brighter due to overuse and poorly designed outdoor lighting. We are losing the night and all…
Find out more »Apr 2024
Northern Nights, Starry Skies
The the UMD Institute on the Environment shows the documentary Northern Nights, Starry Skies. This documentary is a co-production of PBS North and Hamline University’s Center for Global Environmental Education. Informational tabling and refreshments begin at 5:30 p.m. The documentary showing runs from 6-7 p.m. Tabling and conversation are set up from 7-7:30 p.m. This is a free event that requires registration in order to attend.
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