Spring Celestial Gala Honoring Jim and Linda Lee
5-year celebration of the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium
At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Dive into space, science, and symphony at the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium’s inaugural Spring Celestial Gala!
Guests will enjoy a uniquely astronomical progressive dinner around campus catered by local favorite chef and restaurateur Barry Barbe, of Greenway Catering & Events by El Gato Azul followed by an Embry-Riddle-themed live auction and exclusive live planetarium program.
The Planetarium has entered its fifth year of operation and we are celebrating this milestone by honoring our incredible patrons Jim and Linda Lee, and by exploring the newest frontiers of space revealed to us by the James Webb Space Telescope. In a live Planetarium show, created and available for this weekend only, we will use the three movements of a London Symphony Orchestra recording of Rachmaninoff’s 2nd Piano Concerto to delve into three aspects of the universe James Webb is investigating with the best technology humanity has sent into space to date. Billions of light years of space and unfathomable eons of time have never been closer to our fingertips. Let the story come alive as we fly through the universe with cosmic narration by Planetarium Director Eric Edelman.
Tickets
Proceeds support the expansion of the planetarium’s show catalog and technological capabilities provided for the public as well as STEM outreach educational opportunities. A gift receipt will be provided.
$1000 table of eight (8)
$150 individual seat
You may purchase tickets with a credit card below or by contacting Steve Bobinsky bobinb97@erau.edu, (928)777-4210 to purchase via cash or check. Submit eight seats into the purchase program below to buy a table.
Semi-formal attire recommended.
The Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium serves as an inspirational community outreach tool and fills a vital need for promoting and enhancing STEM education at Embry-Riddle and for inspiring the youth of northern Arizona to pursue careers in these economically vital fields.
Contributions are a meaningful investment in Embry-Riddle Prescott as well as enable generations of young students to choose the exciting world of STEM and all its possibilities. With support and collaboration, we’ll set new standards for service and research in STEM education and all its related industries.
As we celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium, this gala serves as our strong commitment to present and future supporters of our ambitious plans to continue expanding our offerings and capabilities in ways that will amaze, educate, and inspire all those that find themselves beneath the stars of our dome.
Thank you for your support!
If you are unable to attend our gala, we would encourage you to still consider a donation to our facility. You can do so by clicking here.
Gala Parking
Parking at Embry-Riddle’s Visitor’s Center lot shown on the map below. Click the image to enlarge.