Evening at PARI Join us on September 22nd, 2023 and experience the wonders of the night sky. 🪐 As the Earth makes its journey around the Sun, our views of the sky change. Each season brings its own set of wonders to discover. From planets and moons to galaxies and nebulae, something unique and breathtaking is always ready to rise above the horizon. Enjoy our dark skies and mountain peaks for breathtaking views of the night sky. Our astronomers will guide your experience and point out the best of what each season has on display through big telescopes. There are three ways to attend this event: 1. Cabin Package – Overnight stay with Dinner and Breakfast included 2. Camping Package – Overnight stay with Dinner and Breakfast included 3. Evening Only Ticket – Viewing only PARI IS OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!! You must register to attend this... Read More
Enjoy two days of Mountain Heritage at the Lake Toxaway Community Center, starting on Friday, August 4th from 6-9pm with our Dinner and Music and a Specialty Cake Auction to benefit our Community Center. Saturday, August 5th Kicks off with a Mountain Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 AM to 10:00AM. The Mountain Festival hours are from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. Enjoy a Cherokee Cultural exhibit, Mountain Crafts demonstrations of blacksmithing and woodcarving. A variety of crafts for sale inside and outside. We will have an interesting Military Display in our little building presented in conjunction with The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas. Lunch will be served at noon. Come to our large Community Center building to enjoy Bluegrass and country music featuring The Warcry Band from Walhalla SC . A fun-filled day for the entire family. Enjoy the day and support the Lake Toxaway Community... Read More
Enjoy two days of Mountain Heritage at the Lake Toxaway Community Center, starting on Friday, August 4th from 6-9pm with our Dinner and Music and a Specialty Cake Auction to benefit our Community Center. Saturday, August 5th Kicks off with a Mountain Pancake Breakfast from 8:00 AM to 10:00AM. The Mountain Festival hours are from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. Enjoy a Cherokee Cultural exhibit, Mountain Crafts demonstrations of blacksmithing and woodcarving. A variety of crafts for sale inside and outside. We will have an interesting Military Display in our little building presented in conjunction with The Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas. Lunch will be served at noon. Come to our large Community Center building to enjoy Bluegrass and country music featuring The Warcry Band from Walhalla SC . A fun-filled day for the entire family. Enjoy the day and support the Lake Toxaway Community... Read More
“Origins Untold: Ancient Cosmology” Premiere night: A night to get dressed up, look fabulous, and have fun on the red carpet with the stars of our film. Get your photo taken and admire some sights around Downtown Brevard. We will have some live music to set the mood and listen to an Ancient Cosmology Presentation from Josh Keefe before the premiere. Then sit back and enjoy some snacks while watching an epic film. Schedule: 5:30pm Red Carpet 6:00pm Live Music 6:15pm Ancient Cosmology 101 Presented by “Josh Keefe” of “Founded Earth Brothers” 6:30pm “Origins Untold” Movie Premiere, followed by a Q&A with Cast and... Read More
Billy Jonas presents Who’s Gonna Make Our Music!? For over 25 years, Billy Jonas, performer, singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and educator, has perfected the art of the neo-tribal hootenanny around the globe – original songs performed with a generous dose of audience participation. Join Billy in his concert “Who’s Gonna Make Our Music?!” where participation is the name of the game! Using homemade creations of buckets and barrels, keys and cans, bells and body percussion, Billy takes young audience members on a joy-filled journey of spirited music that is accessible to everyone and proving that every child is indeed a... Read More
Chimney Rock presents Radical Raptors Audience members will learn more about birds of prey and the role they play in our ecosystem and how we can help protect them. Meet Chimney Rock’s special winged ambassadors and learn what makes them unique among our native... Read More
Science and stories collide in this brand new interactive STEM program! Two unlikely heroes must learn to WORK TOGETHER to stop a super polluting mastermind! Throughout the story, you’ll help the performer conduct amazing science experiments all about air pressure, the laws of motion, chemical reactions, and much... Read More
Susana and Timmy Abell present an exciting, engaging, and interactive blend of music, puppetry, poetry, and storytelling. Their concerts feature seven musical instruments, a fascinating puppet fable, a Spanish-speaking pet sloth, highly original songs, a sit-down square dance, and audience participation throughout the show. The whole performance is filled with laughter, fun, insight, and inspiration. Don’t miss... Read More
The Soap Bubble Circus is a one-of-a-kind, amazing and educational experience – Steve Langley is the Ringmaster and the Bubbles are the performers. Mixing comedy, music and interactive bubble-magic, Steve engages and delights audiences of all ages. He is a hit where ever people love bubbles … and that is... Read More
Sharon Clarke presents All Together Now Will Millie the mouse finally find someone to be her best friend? Can Mother Nature’s children ever stop arguing? Through these stories of kindness, friendship and unity we will be able to join “All Together Now” to fashion a healthier and safer world beginning right here at the library. Sharon brings with her a variety of musical instruments that encourage children to play and discover new and familiar sounds. Rainsticks, bells, and Native American Drums will accompany a special Navaho Children’s Song. As the children actively participate in the Tales and Tunes, they are more deeply impacted by the character and meaning of the stories and songs. Sharon will take the children on a musical storytelling journey that will have them singin’, dancin’, and beggin’ for a return visit from…..”The... Read More
Steve Somers presents: Celebrate Reading Magic Show Using spellbinding tricks, hilarious puppets, music, drama and captivating stories, Steve makes visiting the library a thrilling reading adventure! This show not only celebrates reading but encourages friendship, kindness and teamwork. After all, together is... Read More
This year’s Space Day open house at PARI is free and open to the public. Come join us Saturday, May 6th from 10am to 4pm for a day of fun and STEM learning. Here are some things you can do: 📖Attend the signing of the newly released book all about PARI and talk to the author – “Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute: An Untold History of Spacemen & Spies” by Craig Gralley, at 11am and 2pm 🚀Hop on board our shuttle for outdoor site tours (*not a real space shuttle, just a ground one🚐) 💎Take in our museum galleries with NASA and space artifacts, minerals and gems, meteorites, and more, open with scientists to answer your questions☄️ 🔭Peek through a solar telescope to safely observe the Sun and look for sunspots☀️ 🪐Journey through our solar system on the Galaxy Walk, our scale model of our home in the universe 🖍️Visit the activity tables with fun stuff for kids 🎶Hear music played by DJ RaZor with 4 Dreamz Entertainment 🌌Immerse yourself in outer space with a planetarium show (requires a separate $5 ticket) 😋Enjoy a meal from local food vendor “Local Harvester” (food must be purchased)🥪 😃Visit booths and displays from some of PARI’s friends and partners. There will be books and robots and telescopes and more! ⛰️Hike to our observation deck for beautiful views 🎉Play games... Read More
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