The Vanderbilt Planetarium is closed for extensive renovations and a complete technological update that will make it one of the finest and best-equipped planetariums in the United States. During the renovations, museum, collections and mansion will remain open to the public.
A Romantic Evening of Tango and
Ballroom Dancing in the Courtyard
Saturday, July 21, 6:30 - 10:30
Legendary Argentine dancer Nelson Avila - star of the world-renowned Broadway show Tango Argentino - and his wife Madalyn will return to the Vanderbilt estate for a third summer. Joining the popular program this year will be champion dancers Karen Lupo and Mark James, who will bring spellbinding dance selections including salsa, hustle and acrobatic adagios (lifts and drops). Each couple will give a featured performance during the evening.
The mansion's elegant Spanish-Revival courtyard will open at 6:00. Guests are invited to bring a picnic dinner. Tango and ballroom fundamentals will be taught from 6:30 to 7:00.
Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Tables for four or more can be reserved. Purchase tickets at www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. Or call 631-854-5579 (M-F 10:00 - 4:00).
Spicy Sounds for a Hot Night:
Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra Return to the Vanderbilt
Friday August 3: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Latin music, dancing and romance will fill the night when Alex Torres and His Latin Orchestra return for their sixth summer at the Vanderbilt. This very exciting evening will take place in the grand celebration tent overlooking Northport Bay and the Spanish-Revival Vanderbilt mansion. Estate grounds open at 5:00 p.m. Professional instructors offer club-style Latin dance lessons 6:00 to 7:00; performance is 7:00 to 10:00.
The orchestra, which has performed five times to sold-out Vanderbilt audiences, has played a spicy mix of salsa, merengue and Latin jazz throughout North and South America and has released 10 critically-acclaimed CDs. Advance tickets are $25; at the gate, $30, Members are $25. Dance lessons are $5 per person. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy it under the stars. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. For tickets, call the Vanderbilt Museum, 631-854-5579 (M-F 10:00 - 4:00) or order on the Vanderbilt Museum website. Visit www.alextorres.com.
Sponsored by: Ballroom on the Bay, 17 Southdown Rd., Huntington, NY 11743 phone 631-923-2122 - www.ballroomonthebay.com
Discovering the Universe Traveling Museum
This exhibit is a traveling outreach program that serves schools and community groups in the Suffolk and Nassau County area. It is designed to bring unique educational experiences beyond our Planetarium programs. The traveling museum consists of several stations that offer hands-on interactive exhibits that engage visitors in different topics. While each station is a self-contained module, a single underlying theme connects the information and ideas offered throughout the exhibition. This unifying thread is an examination of how astronomers acquire knowledge about the Universe. Each module presents a different part of the process of obtaining information. The educational modules within this museum are Light, Telescopes, Digital Imaging, The 3-D Universe and Gravity.
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Your sponsorship will be featured on the museum's Donor Recognition Wall. In addition to your name, you may include a brief dedication, subject to the wall's size restrictions.
The Vanderbilt Museum's $3 million renovation of the planetarium is underway with the installation of Konica Minolta Infinium V (Vanderbilt) star projector with 3-D 60-foot full-dome video and surround sound.
Upon reopening in December 2012, Long Island will have one of the finest planetariums in the United States—which will provide a thrilling, totally immersive, audience experience.
Become a part of the planetarium; Sponsor designations are as follows: Star, 1 to 5 chairs; Comet, 6 to 11 chairs; Planet, 12 to 24 chairs, Galaxy, 24+ chairs.
Celebrate Your Wedding at the Vanderbilt Museum. Click here for details.
