Event Type: Things to Do

Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!

“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!

Presentations are held select dates at Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 8:00 p.m. September through November. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.

Sept 15 –  “New Horizons to Pluto And Beyond” 2015 was the year we got to see Pluto, the dethroned 9^th planet of our solar system, up close and personal.  Learn about the famous dwarf planet  from discovery to flyby to the follow on mission.

Sept 29 –  “This Isn’t Your Grandaddy’s Moon” Guests will learn the latest about the missions sent to the Moon by NASA, China and India plus manned efforts. Guests will also learn about the Moon’s origin and evolution.

Oct 20 – “Our Star, the Sun”.How does Sun shine? How was it born, live and ultimately, die? Our guests will be amazed after they learn about our star.

Oct 27 –  “The Universe and You” Guests will learn about the fascinating Universe in which they live, are made from and are part of.

Nov 10 –  JWST-NASA’s Successor to Hubble Space Telescope (HST)” The 2021 space telescope successor to HST seen up close and personal with latest pics and info direct from NASA.

Bring a bottle of wine and enjoy award-winning Washington DC based  VERONNEAU defy categorization.  At the core, the husband-and-wife duo – Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau and UK guitarist Ken Avis – translate the themes of their musical journeys into captivating multilingual performances with spirited, jazzy, retro, soulful original songs and classics from the worlds of bossa nova, French chanson, folk, blues and pop.

Ticket includes your option of A.) show seating only OR B.) dinner and a seat in our REGULAR section to attend our Whiskey Acolyte special event. Our Dinner Offerings, in partnership with Dayton Catering Co., are as follows: Garlic & White Wine Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Sauteed Green Beans (Hot) -Asian Noodle Salad with Shrimp (Cold) -Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast, house-made Dill Ranch (Cold) -Garden Salad without Protein, house-made Dill Ranch (Cold)

Tickets – $18 to $34.99 pp

Shenandoah National Park — Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)

Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun. Never feel helplessly lost again.  This is a full day course, taught outdoors, in the mountains. All needed equipment is provided.

Reservations required. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides.

$160 per person. Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Wheat Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.

Shenandoah National Park – Big Meadows area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)

National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution. Join amateur astronomers as they present a provocative presentation on controlling light pollution while they point out the heavenly stars.

Large telescopes are provided but also bring your own binoculars for night skies viewing. Amateur astronomer Rich Drumm will point out constellations with a green laser. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also show things that the eye can’t see – and in color, too!  Free to all park visitors.

A blanket, jacket, chair and flashlight are recommended.

Presentation is cancelled if there is inclement weather. Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status

Robbie Limon is a versatile singer-songwriter and entertainer with a knack for captivating audiences. From intimate solo performances to energizing festival crowds, he’s been averaging over 200 appearances annually since 2005. His repertoire spans the best of the 1970s, accompanied by his acoustic guitar in smaller settings or with his five-piece band for a nostalgic trip down memory lane. With an uncanny ability to channel the vocal styles of iconic singers, Robbie has wowed audiences in theatrical productions of Hank Williams, Sr. and Buddy Holly, earning rave reviews. His vast music selection and expert control of tempo ensure he’s a hit at any event, from wineries to corporate functions. Bookings fill up quickly, often a year or more in advance, testament to his enduring talent and appeal.

Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!

“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!

Presentations are held select dates at Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 8:00 p.m. September through October. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.

• “The Universe and You” Guests will learn about the fascinating Universe in which they live, are made from and are part of.

Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!

“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!

Presentations are held select dates at Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 8:00 p.m. September through November. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.

Sept 15 –  “New Horizons to Pluto And Beyond” 2015 was the year we got to see Pluto, the dethroned 9^th planet of our solar system, up close and personal.  Learn about the famous dwarf planet  from discovery to flyby to the follow on mission.

Sept 29 –  “This Isn’t Your Grandaddy’s Moon” Guests will learn the latest about the missions sent to the Moon by NASA, China and India plus manned efforts. Guests will also learn about the Moon’s origin and evolution.

Oct 20 – “Our Star, the Sun”.How does Sun shine? How was it born, live and ultimately, die? Our guests will be amazed after they learn about our star.

Oct 27 –  “The Universe and You” Guests will learn about the fascinating Universe in which they live, are made from and are part of.

Nov 10 –  JWST-NASA’s Successor to Hubble Space Telescope (HST)” The 2021 space telescope successor to HST seen up close and personal with latest pics and info direct from NASA.

Lee Blanton Jr., singer, songwriter, guitar, harmonica, dulcimer, cigarbox and manditar player and his fabulous band featuring Keith Traylor and James Lagasse will host a wonderful evening of Roots & Blues music including familiar classics and Lee’s original tunes. The intimate Daughter of the Stars Theater has incredible sound, and every seat has a front row view.  Don’t miss this incredible evening as the concert series continues at the Daughter of the Stars Theater.

You have the choice of “Dinner and the show” with dinner starting at 6PM, or just the show starting at 7:30PM.

Tickets – $18 to $34.99 pp