Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:54:47 -0400 From: mark <m.roth at 5-cent.us> To: WSFA Official List <wsfa-forum at yahoogroups.com>, WSFA members <WSFAlist at KeithLynch.net> Subject: [WSFA] FW: Planetarium Update and Special Events Reply-To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at KeithLynch.net> Hope this is ok onlist.... mark From: save.the.planetarium at gmail.com [mailto:save.the.planetarium at gmail.com] On Behalf Of Friends of the Planetarium Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 9:03 PM To: contact at saveplanetarium.org Subject: [WSFA] Planetarium Update and Special Events Friends of the Planetarium Update-April 26, 2011 Planetarium Status, May/June Events, Special Recognition, and 3-D Planetarium in Google Earth Dear Planetarium Supporters, Although we have raised more than $311,000 in contributions-from thousands of individuals and families, as well as local businesses, school groups, and civic organizations-our work is not yet done. We still need nearly $92,000 by June 30th to reach our goal of $402,800 to keep the planetarium open. Thanks to so many of you who have helped. Keep spreading the word and consider making a donation (or another donation) to help us achieve the goal. Donations can be made payable to "Friends of the Planetarium" and mailed to P.O. Box 7029, Arlington, VA 22207 OR supporters can use the PayPal link on our website: http://www.saveplanetarium.org <http://www.saveplanetarium.org/> (note that PayPal deducts a fee from all on-line contributions). Check out this recent local media coverage of the planetarium: http://ballston.patch.com/articles/securing-the-planetariums-future Don't Miss These Upcoming Events Tell your friends and family about upcoming events sponsored by Friends of the Planetarium. See the listings below and go to www.saveplanetarium.org <http://www.saveplanetarium.org/> for more details. Reserve your seats for events at the planetarium by emailing us at contact at saveplanetarium.org up to 24 hours before the event. Walk-ins are accommodated on a first-come-first-served basis. VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED-AND APPRECIATED! Let us know if you can help. (contact at saveplanetarium.org) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * JOIN US THIS SUNDAY! May 1 (Sunday) - Sunday Science Lecture by former NASA astronaut Bill Readdy, "Around the World in 90 Minutes or Less." Join our speaker on a virtual journey into space and around the Earth on board the space shuttle. 4:30 pm in the planetarium (1426 N. Quincy St., Arlington 22207); doors open at 4:00 pm. Ages 9 and up. Contribution $10 per seat. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * May 9 (Monday) - Demonstrations of the Konica-Minolta full-dome digital projector. 4:30 and 7 pm, in the planetarium (doors open 30 minutes before events). Ages 9 and up. Contributions welcome. May 14 (Saturday) - Wine-tasting benefit at Marvelous Market (888 N. Quincy St., Arlington). 4-7 pm. Donations will be accepted to support the planetarium. May 17 (Tuesday) - "Grass Roots Historic Preservation and the Rescue of the Arlington Planetarium," presented by the Arlington Heritage Alliance (AHA) and Friends of the Planetarium. Guests should reserve seats by emailing us at contact at saveplanetarium.org <http://mailto:contact at saveplanetarium.org> . Event schedule: Welcome and refreshments (7 pm), brief business meeting (7:30 pm), guest speakers and open forum (7:45 pm). May 21 (Saturday) - Night at the Planetarium 5, multiple shows starting at 4:00 pm. Appropriate for all ages, activities for kids, fun for all! Because this event is being sponsored by The Optimist Club of Arlington, the admission is FREE! THANKS, OPTIMIST CLUB! Details to be announced soon on our website's events calendar. June 5 (Sunday),- Sunday Science Lecture. Dr. Roopesh Ojha of the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center will discuss astronomy in Antarctica. 4:30 pm, at the Planetarium. Ages 9 and up. Contribution $10 per seat. June 10 (Friday night) - Star gazing/telescope viewing at Kenmore Middle School's Focus Fest. 6 - 9 p.m. Telescope volunteers needed. June 15 (Wednesday) - Benefit Concert & Lecture, W-L Auditorium (1301 N Stafford St, Arlington). 6:30 pm (doors open 6 pm). All ages. Recommended donations $15, children under 12 free. Performance by The Spanish Chorus, a regionally acclaimed Arlington County group of elementary students under the direction of Cora Lee Khambatta. Lecture by Dr. John Grunsfeld, Deputy Director of Space Telescope Science Institute, and former NASA astronaut, "Saving the Hubble Telescope." Dr. Grunsfeld is a veteran of five space flights, has participated in two Hubble servicing missions, and has logged 58 days in space. June 18 (Saturday) - John Glenn's Flashback concert at the planetarium. Save the date. Details to follow. Special Recognition Consider becoming a special planetarium Friend and have your name or the name of your organizations added to a special plaque in the renovated planetarium. Check out the donor levels (Cometary, Planetary, Stellar, Supernova, Galactic, Cosmic) and our current 23 special "Friends" at http://www.saveplanetarium.org/donors/. Then check out our Corporate Partners (there are 27 and the list is growing) at http://www.saveplanetarium.org/partners/ <http://www.saveplanetarium.org/partners/> . 3D Model of Planetarium Now in Google Earth! <http://www.saveplanetarium.org/2011/04/05/3d-model-of-planetarium-now-i n-google-earth/ > Ryan Arnold, long-time supporter of the planetarium, and, clearly, highly skilled in architectural illustration, has created a scale model of the Arlington Education Center and Arlington's Planetarium <http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&gl=us&sll=38.879942,-77.106686&sspn=0 .078576,0.236721&ie=UTF8&ll=38.888698,-77.109047&spn=0.001601,0.003296&t =f&z=19&ecpose=38.88698509,-77.10904706,185.34,-0.001,61.424,0> for Google Earth. Anyone on the planet with access to Google Earth can now visit the planetarium, at least from the outside. Ryan had these words to share about his creation: "Not only is the complex a rather compelling specimen of modern architecture, its design makes a strong statement. The planetarium's prominent position at the center of those sweeping curves, and the way the office building wraps around it along one side, clearly communicate the high value that was placed on the planetarium and what it represents - science education, community outreach, and inspirational learning experiences. Cast in concrete 40 years ago, that message was meant to last, and should inspire us to keep upholding those values now. With a digital model in Google Earth, the two buildings now have another way for their message to reach people." From everyone at Friends of Arlington's Planetarium <http://www.saveplanetarium.org/> , thank you for the magnificent work, Ryan! Share Our Facebook Fan Page Share this link with your Facebook friends to help spread the word: http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=http://www.facebook.com/saveplanetar ium Public Shows at the Planetarium Check the Planetarium website for details about current weekend shows at the planetarium, presented by Arlington Public Schools: http://www.apsva.us <http://www.apsva.us/> (select programs and services; then choose planetarium). Thanks for your support! Pam Juhl Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium P.O. Box 7029, Arlington, VA 22207 Website: www.saveplanetarium.org <http://www.saveplanetarium.org/> , Facebook: http://bit.ly/facebook-planetarium Email: contact at saveplanetarium.org <mailto:save.the.planetarium at gmail.com> NOTE: If you do not want to receive these periodic updates about the Planetarium and events being scheduled by the Friends of the Planetarium, please notify us by email (contact at saveplanetarium.org) <http://mailto:save.the.planetarium at gmail.com> and your name will be removed from this distribution list. If you are concerned about the future of the Planetarium, please help by notifying your friends and colleagues. Thank you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This message, including any attachment, is for the use of the intended recipient; it may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. 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