Eclipse: Total Alignment

TheH.R. MacMillan Space Centreis a non-profit community resource that provides a unique learning experience for all. Visitors can learn about space and the night sky through planetarium star theatre shows, live demonstrations, and an interactive exhibit gallery.

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<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal">Curiosity Collider and the H.R.MacMillan Space Centre present: ECLIPSE: TOTAL ALIGNMENT </H3>
Art and Science Explore the Momentary Darkness.
ἔκλειψις (ékleipsis) - "the abandonment", "the downfall", "the darkening of a heavenly body."
Our human experiences of astronomical events depend on the past and present spectrum of our cultural relationships with science, technology, theology, and mythology. ECLIPSE:TOTAL ALIGNMENT is a sensory exploration of the ways that we frame this rare total alignment of the sun, earth, and moon. Join Curiosity Collider and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre to explore this momentary darkness through art and science.
The event includes a performance show in the Planetarium Star theatre, and interactive multi and mixed media art installations in the Cosmic Courtyard exhibit space. Highlights:  
<UL>
<LI>a soundtrack of the solar system created by data sonification</LI>
<LI>a dance piece that plays with alignment, light, and shadow</LI>
<LI>scientific narration about the of the upcoming total solar eclipse (on August 21st) and the phases of the moon</LI>
<LI>spectacular custom planetarium dome visuals</LI>
<LI>meeting the artists and scientists behind one-of-a-kind interactive and multimedia art projects</LI>
</UL>
You can choose either the early 730pm or 9pm planetarium show and come early or stay after to experience the rest of the event!
This event is 19+ only. Beer and wine available for purchase, light snacks included. Limited early bird tickets available before August 4. 
Updates about this event and performer profiles will be shared on the <A HREF="https://www.facebook.com/events/190374568162697/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">event Facebook page</A>.
This show is curated by Curiosity Collider's Creative Director <A HREF="http://www.charhoyt.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Char Hoyt</A>, and developed in collaboration with the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. Participating artists and scientists: <A HREF="https://www.instagram.com/armin.scientoonist/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Armin Mortazavi</A> (science storyteller and cartoonist), <A HREF="http://furiousgreencloud.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Brady Marks</A> (interactive and digital mdeia artist), <A HREF="https://twitter.com/K04PB2B" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Christa Van Laerhoven</A> (astronomer, planetary scientist), <A HREF="http://hfour.ca/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hfour: Ben Z Cooper & Stuart J Ward</A> (multimedia artists), <A HREF="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jamie-magrill-541213b8" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jamie Magrill</A> (undergraduate cancer researcher), <A HREF="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kalindi-morgan-4a48a869" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kalindi D. Morgan</A> (chemist/evolutionary biologist), <A HREF="https://www.kellymcinnes.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kelly McInnes</A> (dancer), <A HREF="http://www.larissablokhuis.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Larissa Blokhuis</A> (fine art sculptor), <A HREF="https://twitter.com/marenlisac" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Maren Lisac</A> (composer and musician), <A HREF="https://www.instagram.com/nielmclaren/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Niel McLaren</A> (creative technologist), <A HREF="http://sammychien.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sammy Chien</A> (interdisciplinary media artist/choreographer/dancer), <A HREF="http://www.f-o-r-m.ca" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sophia Wolfe</A> (dancer and visual media artist).

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