Christa McAuliffe Center’s
2022 Holiday Celebration:
Octave of Light
Monday, December 19
Performances at 4:00PM and 7:00PM
McCarthy Center Forum, Framingham State University
Over 4,000 exoplanets have been discovered. Are any home to life?
Have you ever wondered what exoplanet science sounds like?
Don’t miss your opportunity to explore these questions during the McAuliffe Center’s unique holiday season event at Framingham State University! Join us for a musical celebration of exoplanets with performances of Octave of Light by Multiverse Concert Series, hands-on activities, and refreshments!
Masks are strongly recommended for all.
SchedulE
4:00-5:00pm: Multiverse Concert Series: Octave of Light - Performance 1
This show will be geared toward families with younger learners. It will include interactive demonstrations about exoplanet science and unique activities for every song!
5:00-7:00pm: Hands-On Exoplanet Activities, Giveaways, and Refreshments
Explore the concepts introduced by Octave of Light through hands-on activities and crafts with McAuliffe Center staff. Fuel your learning with hot chocolate and cookies!
7:00-8:00pm: Multiverse Concert Series: Octave of Light - Performance 2
This show will be geared toward learners of all ages. It will include interactive demonstrations about exoplanet science and how to create exoplanet music!
ASL interpretation available.
Roland Vanderspek, Principal Research Scientist for NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission, will provide an introduction and Q&A.
About Multiverse Concert Series and Octave of Light
Multiverse Concert Series is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization consisting of a team of scientists, artists, and musicians. In addition to being featured several times on WGBH, they have performed at venues such as the Charles Hayden Planetarium at Boston’s Museum of Science, MIT’s Killian Hall, and Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts.
Octave of Light is an album inspired by the search for life on exoplanets, and the clues that might reveal life’s presence: chemical signs like water vapor, methane, and oxygen. Throughout the performance of the album, you'll learn a musical language of molecules, elements and exoplanets - woven into songs for soprano, piano, violin, and electronics. Explore possible worlds through evocative discussion, immersive music, and mind-bending art in this cohesive, multimedia experience!
Cost:
$5/person for all attendees ages 11 and up.
FREE for all attendees ages 10 and under.
FREE for all members of the Framingham State University community and their families: students, faculty, and staff.
Instructions:
First, click on the “Purchase Tickets” button on this page. Next, in the opened webpage, locate the time of your preferred performance from the list and click on its registration button. Contact cmc@framingham.edu with any questions.
Important Information
Masks are strongly recommended for all.
Parking is available in the Maynard Road and Salem End Road Parking Lots.
Once parked, follow the signs to the McCarthy Center. If entering from State Street, take the stairs down from the 3rd floor to the 2nd floor. The Forum is Room 212 just around the corner from FSU's Dining Commons and Ram's Den Grille.