Community Calendar

Opening September 27 at the SAC Aerospace Museum

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey through space science perfect for all ages.

Exhibit Stations:

Introductory Panel
A welcome to the exhibit with an overview of Hubble’s mission and the original partnership between NASA, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Space Telescope Science Institute.

The Tunnel
A walk-through tunnel filled with some of Hubble’s most stunning images, including a video ceiling that surrounds visitors with views of deep space.

Centerpiece with Model
Features a 1:15 scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope and a “Science on a Sphere” globe showing its orbit, communication systems, and unique position above Earth’s atmosphere.

Planets
Highlights Hubble’s observations of planets and moons, including Martian dust storms, a comet striking Jupiter, and volcanic eruptions on Io.

Stars
Showcases star formation and death within our galaxy using iconic images like the Pillars of Creation. Interactive elements walk visitors through the life cycle of a star.

Galaxies
Displays Hubble’s detailed views of distant galaxies and explores how they help astronomers study the age, structure, and future of the universe.

Universe
Explores Hubble’s deepest images of the cosmos, including gravitational lensing and the Hubble Legacy Field. Features a kiosk where visitors can see how the telescope views the universe in different wavelengths of light.

Servicing Missions
Tells the story of the five astronaut missions that repaired and upgraded Hubble. Includes real tools that flew in space.

The Telescope
Offers a closer look at Hubble’s structure, power, optics, and design. Displays include a solar panel returned from orbit and backup hardware.

Light
An interactive station where visitors can see their hands as Hubble would, using ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light.

Skymap
Allows guests to explore Hubble’s view of the night sky by selecting stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more from an interactive map.

James Webb Space Telescope
Introduces NASA’s next major observatory and compares its capabilities with Hubble. Features some of Webb’s first images and a look at how the two telescopes work together.

BECOME A MEMBER AND GET FREE ADMISSION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Opening September 27 at the SAC Aerospace Museum

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey through space science perfect for all ages.

Exhibit Stations:

Introductory Panel
A welcome to the exhibit with an overview of Hubble’s mission and the original partnership between NASA, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Space Telescope Science Institute.

The Tunnel
A walk-through tunnel filled with some of Hubble’s most stunning images, including a video ceiling that surrounds visitors with views of deep space.

Centerpiece with Model
Features a 1:15 scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope and a “Science on a Sphere” globe showing its orbit, communication systems, and unique position above Earth’s atmosphere.

Planets
Highlights Hubble’s observations of planets and moons, including Martian dust storms, a comet striking Jupiter, and volcanic eruptions on Io.

Stars
Showcases star formation and death within our galaxy using iconic images like the Pillars of Creation. Interactive elements walk visitors through the life cycle of a star.

Galaxies
Displays Hubble’s detailed views of distant galaxies and explores how they help astronomers study the age, structure, and future of the universe.

Universe
Explores Hubble’s deepest images of the cosmos, including gravitational lensing and the Hubble Legacy Field. Features a kiosk where visitors can see how the telescope views the universe in different wavelengths of light.

Servicing Missions
Tells the story of the five astronaut missions that repaired and upgraded Hubble. Includes real tools that flew in space.

The Telescope
Offers a closer look at Hubble’s structure, power, optics, and design. Displays include a solar panel returned from orbit and backup hardware.

Light
An interactive station where visitors can see their hands as Hubble would, using ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light.

Skymap
Allows guests to explore Hubble’s view of the night sky by selecting stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more from an interactive map.

James Webb Space Telescope
Introduces NASA’s next major observatory and compares its capabilities with Hubble. Features some of Webb’s first images and a look at how the two telescopes work together.

BECOME A MEMBER AND GET FREE ADMISSION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

A Candidate Conversation about Collaborative Governance

Please join us for a conversation with Lawrence City Commission and School Board candidates. This discussion will focus on our coalition’s vision for collaborative governance that
- empowers all stakeholders—residents, community organizations, businesses, and city government—to shape local policies, budgets, and outcomes,
- fully involves the community in local governmental decision making, and
- builds collaborative relationships between community members and elected officials.

We have received RSVPs from three Commission candidates and all seven School Board candidates. Please join us on Oct 1, from 6:00 to 7:30pm in the Lawrence Public Library auditorium!

Join us every Wednesday at 7:00 pm for free live trivia in Shawnee at Johnny’s Tavern! Play for free with your trivia team, and compete for gift card prizes.

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Find more weekly Shawnee and Kansas City trivia nights at: https://www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com/kansas-city

Opening September 27 at the SAC Aerospace Museum

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey through space science perfect for all ages.

Exhibit Stations:

Introductory Panel
A welcome to the exhibit with an overview of Hubble’s mission and the original partnership between NASA, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Space Telescope Science Institute.

The Tunnel
A walk-through tunnel filled with some of Hubble’s most stunning images, including a video ceiling that surrounds visitors with views of deep space.

Centerpiece with Model
Features a 1:15 scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope and a “Science on a Sphere” globe showing its orbit, communication systems, and unique position above Earth’s atmosphere.

Planets
Highlights Hubble’s observations of planets and moons, including Martian dust storms, a comet striking Jupiter, and volcanic eruptions on Io.

Stars
Showcases star formation and death within our galaxy using iconic images like the Pillars of Creation. Interactive elements walk visitors through the life cycle of a star.

Galaxies
Displays Hubble’s detailed views of distant galaxies and explores how they help astronomers study the age, structure, and future of the universe.

Universe
Explores Hubble’s deepest images of the cosmos, including gravitational lensing and the Hubble Legacy Field. Features a kiosk where visitors can see how the telescope views the universe in different wavelengths of light.

Servicing Missions
Tells the story of the five astronaut missions that repaired and upgraded Hubble. Includes real tools that flew in space.

The Telescope
Offers a closer look at Hubble’s structure, power, optics, and design. Displays include a solar panel returned from orbit and backup hardware.

Light
An interactive station where visitors can see their hands as Hubble would, using ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light.

Skymap
Allows guests to explore Hubble’s view of the night sky by selecting stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more from an interactive map.

James Webb Space Telescope
Introduces NASA’s next major observatory and compares its capabilities with Hubble. Features some of Webb’s first images and a look at how the two telescopes work together.

BECOME A MEMBER AND GET FREE ADMISSION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Join a community conversation about equity, access, and representation in neurodivergent mental health. Our panelists will include professional experts, as well as those with lived experience. This event is free and open to the public. RSVPs are greatly appreciated for planning purposes.

Opening September 27 at the SAC Aerospace Museum

This traveling exhibit invites visitors to explore the science, discoveries, and engineering behind NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Through vivid imagery, authentic artifacts, and hands-on activities, guests will discover how Hubble has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. From swirling storms on distant planets to galaxies billions of light-years away, the exhibit offers an interactive journey through space science perfect for all ages.

Exhibit Stations:

Introductory Panel
A welcome to the exhibit with an overview of Hubble’s mission and the original partnership between NASA, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Space Telescope Science Institute.

The Tunnel
A walk-through tunnel filled with some of Hubble’s most stunning images, including a video ceiling that surrounds visitors with views of deep space.

Centerpiece with Model
Features a 1:15 scale model of the Hubble Space Telescope and a “Science on a Sphere” globe showing its orbit, communication systems, and unique position above Earth’s atmosphere.

Planets
Highlights Hubble’s observations of planets and moons, including Martian dust storms, a comet striking Jupiter, and volcanic eruptions on Io.

Stars
Showcases star formation and death within our galaxy using iconic images like the Pillars of Creation. Interactive elements walk visitors through the life cycle of a star.

Galaxies
Displays Hubble’s detailed views of distant galaxies and explores how they help astronomers study the age, structure, and future of the universe.

Universe
Explores Hubble’s deepest images of the cosmos, including gravitational lensing and the Hubble Legacy Field. Features a kiosk where visitors can see how the telescope views the universe in different wavelengths of light.

Servicing Missions
Tells the story of the five astronaut missions that repaired and upgraded Hubble. Includes real tools that flew in space.

The Telescope
Offers a closer look at Hubble’s structure, power, optics, and design. Displays include a solar panel returned from orbit and backup hardware.

Light
An interactive station where visitors can see their hands as Hubble would, using ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light.

Skymap
Allows guests to explore Hubble’s view of the night sky by selecting stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more from an interactive map.

James Webb Space Telescope
Introduces NASA’s next major observatory and compares its capabilities with Hubble. Features some of Webb’s first images and a look at how the two telescopes work together.

BECOME A MEMBER AND GET FREE ADMISSION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

CBS is bringing comfort and connection to Kansas City! Following a hit debut last fall, they are bringing back their Comfy Blue Sofa Tour with an even bigger and cozier presence.

The nationwide tour is making stops at some of the country’s most iconic cultural celebrations, inviting fans to gather and experience television the way it was meant to be: shared, satisfying, and full of joy. In partnership with Lovesac, CBS is bringing cozy watch-party vibes to the T-Mobile Center during PBR Outlaw Days from Friday, October 3 at 4:00 PM through Saturday, October 4 at 6:15 PM.

CBS’ Comfy Blue Sofa Tour at PBR Outlaw Days runs from Friday, October 3 to Saturday, October 4 at the T-Mobile Center (between the arena and the Power & Light District). Guests can saddle up in the “Comfy Blue” Saloon, snag exclusive merch, take photos on the iconic sofa, relax in the Lovesac lounge, and scan a QR code for a chance to win a Lovesac—all while celebrating the return of CBS’ fall premieres.

Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral hosts a music fundraiser Friday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Founders’ Hall on the Cathedral campus. Proceeds will enable a return to our annual Messiah Singalong tradition. The evening will feature the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra as well as a wine/whiskey pull and raffle items. Admission is $20 per ticket. For more information or to contribute to the fundraiser, please contact Director of Music, Dr. Lucas Fletcher.

Come explore the power of writing, storytelling, music, theater, and other arts to change your life and our world! The 2025 Power of Words conference—Oct. 3-5 at Unity Village in Kansas City, MO—will feature keynotes from poet and change-maker Kim Addonizio; Montana Poet Laureate & Métis storyteller Chris La Tray; multi-talented, award winning playwright Elizabeth Addison; and acclaimed international touring recording artist, singer, songwriter and keyboardist Kelley Hunt along with over 25 other presenters. Please go to this website to register to attend: https://tlanetwork.org/POW-2025