Summer Shows at Scobee

THE SCOBEE EDUCATION CENTER

Friday Night Public Show Schedule

JUNE

Friday at 6:30pm – “LITTLE STAR THAT COULD” – This is our family show. All ages may attend. "The Little Star That Could" is a story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets. Each planet is introduced to the audience along with basic information about our Solar System. Show duration: 40 minutes. Tickets go on sale at 6:00PM.

Friday at 7:30 PM – “THE SKY TONIGHT” – Children must be 6 and above to attend. This program takes the audience on a “live” tour of the wonders of the San Antonio sky. The show highlights the Moon, the evening and morning planets, plus we’ll identify several of the brightest stars and constellations visible in the current sky.  The Sky Tonight is a "live" lecture. Show duration: 45-50 minutes. Tickets go on sale at 7:00pm.

Friday at 9:00 PM – DOUBLE FEATURE, “SECRETS OF THE SUN” AND “TALES OF THE MAYA SKIES”

“SECRETS OF THE SUN” – Children must be 6 and above to attend. An intimate look at the roles the Sun plays in the life of our Solar System. From the nuclear forces churning at the heart of the Sun to the mass ejections of solar material into surrounding space, we experience the power of the Sun and its impact of the planets and ultimately life on Earth. We trace the Sun’s life cycle, going back to its beginnings and moving forward in time to its eventual death.

"TALES OF THE MAYA SKIES" – Children must be 6 and above to attend. Come experience a digital full-dome production that immerses the audience into the Maya astronomy, art and culture through a custom music score and computer visuals. Come explore the beauty of Chichén Itzá, Mexico, the “seventh wonder of the modern world.” “Tales of the Maya Skies” inspires and educates through its description of the Maya’s accurate astronomical achievements and how astronomy connected them to the Universe. Show duration for double feature: 1 hour. Tickets go on sale at 8:30pm.   

JULY

Friday at 6:30pm – “SECRET OF THE CARDBOARD ROCKET” – This is our family show. All ages may attend.   Prepare for blast-off! “Secret of the Cardboard Rocket” is a children's show. Embark on a celestial adventure as two children spend a night touring the solar system inside their “cardboard spaceship” guided by their navigator – a talking astronomy book. Produced with state-of-the-art animation, astronauts young and old will enjoy this imaginary journey to the sun and each of the planets. Even recently reclassified Pluto is not forgotten in our journey. Show duration: 40 minutes. Tickets go on sale at 6:00PM.

Friday at 7:30 PM – “THE SKY TONIGHT” – Children must be 6 and above to attend. This program takes the audience on a “live” tour of the wonders of the San Antonio sky. The show highlights the Moon, the evening and morning planets, plus we’ll identify several of the brightest stars and constellations visible in the current sky.  The Sky Tonight is a "live" lecture.  Show duration: 45-50 minutes. Tickets go on sale at 7:00pm.

Friday at 9:00 PM – “CAPCOM Go!” – Children must be 6 and above to attend. On July 20th 1969, 600 million people around the world gathered to witness a historic moment of human achievement broadcast live from the Moon.  “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” Neil Armstrong.

The world celebrated as the astronauts took their first steps on the Moon, but few people were aware of just how huge an effort it had taken to get them there.  These Apollo 11 astronauts were just 2 of nearly 400,000 people who had worked over ten years towards this goal. (26 min)

NASA’s Journey to Mars – NASA's fleet of Mars robotic explorers are paving the way for human exploration of the Solar System in the coming decades. Generate excitement for space agencies like NASA, ESA and the UK Space Agency - as humanity prepares for a monumental journey to Mars! (11 min)

Prices:

Children under 17 - $4.00 per show

Adults age 18 and above - $5.00 per show

Seniors 65 and above - $4.00 per show

Military with ID - $4.00 per show

Students, faculty, & staff of Alamo Colleges $2.00 per show with current ID.

Ticket sales begin 30 minutes prior to show time at the Ticket Office.  Capacity is exactly 101 seats.  Shows start promptly and late admission is not permitted.  Tickets and seating are "first come-first served." 

For more information, please call 210-486-0100