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| Check out Longway Planetarium's new shows and schedules in June, just in time for summer break. We've got animated shows for little ones, live astronomy shows for fans of the night sky, and full dome features for everyone in between. For an up-to-date list of shows and tickets, go to SloanLongway.org/Now-Showing. Note: please keep in mind several special events taking place on the grounds of Longway Planetarium in June...Juneteenth's Spotlight @ The Flint Cultural Center will feature live music, vendors and food trucks on June 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and on June 22-23, 2024, the Sloan Museum Auto Fair will be in full swing. During those special events, E. Kearsley Street between Walnut and Crapo Streets will be closed off to cars but access to the Planetarium parking lot is available from Robert T. Longway Blvd. to Walnut Street. |
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Check Out These New Longway Planetarium Shows in June 2024 |
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Cosmic Colors Premiers Saturday, June 1, at Longway
This new educational and fun show kicks off June 1. Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Learn more at SloanLongway.org/Cosmic-Colors. Buy tickets here. |
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Legend of the Enchanted Reef Starts June 11
Join energetic Shorty, intelligent Indigo, and daring sawfish Jake on a colorful coral reef adventure. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. Their unforgettable journey brings them face-to-face with an octopus, dolphins, anglerfish, and other exotic creatures. Legend of the Enchanted Reef is filled with humor and imagination that the whole family will enjoy. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Premiering June 11 and running Tuesday-Sundays at 4 p.m.
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First Fridays - "Sky Glow: An Artificial Affliction"
Join us to discuss the effects of lighting up the night! For thousands of years, the night sky has served as a source of inspiration and wonder for many. Now, excessive use of artificial light is limiting our ability to study the stars, and wreaking havoc on our wellbeing. Let's take a look at the impact of "sky glow" on the world around us. Presented by Lydia Bontrager, Planetarium Presenter.
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June Sensory-friendly show: Cosmic Colors - June 8, 2024, 11 a.m.
During sensory-friendly shows (offered the 2nd Saturday of everyone month at 11 a.m.), we turn the lights up and turn the sound down to provide a safe, welcoming environment for our friends with special needs or anyone who prefers a less stimulating environment. Sensory-friendly shows will now feature open captioning for the hearing-impaired community. Be yourself and find the best spot in the house to enjoy the show! Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
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Check Out the Full June 2024 Planetarium Show Schedules Below |
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Free "Books & Stars" Book Club at Longway Planetarium |
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BOOKS & STARS BOOK CLUB for June 2024:
"Wonders of the Night Sky You Must See Before You Die," by Bob King
Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Longway Planetarium
1310 E. Kearsley St. | Flint, MI 48503
Learn more about the free monthly book clubs here. Register in advance here. Walk-ins welcome. |
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Our Mission: We engage communities on a learning journey in history and science. Our Vision: Every experience creates an empowering aha! moment of discovery. |
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| Sloan Museum of Discovery 1221 E. Kearsley St. | Flint, MI 48503 Longway Planetarium
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