October 3, 2019 4:28 pm
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A play by Lauren Gunderson When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories. As Henrietta, in her free time, attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance her dedication to science with family obligations and the possibility of love. The true story of 19th‐century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries, when women’s ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. Social progress, like scientific progress, can be hard to see when one is trapped among earthly complications; Henrietta Leavitt and her female peers believe in both, and their dedication changed the way we understand both the heavens and Earth. $20 at the door... View Article
October 3, 2019 4:27 pm
Published by angelo@visithuntingtonwv.org
A play by Lauren Gunderson When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. Instead, she joins a group of women “computers,” charting the stars for a renowned astronomer who calculates projects in “girl hours” and has no time for the women’s probing theories. As Henrietta, in her free time, attempts to measure the light and distance of stars, she must also take measure of her life on Earth, trying to balance her dedication to science with family obligations and the possibility of love. The true story of 19th‐century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries, when women’s ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. Social progress, like scientific progress, can be hard to see when one is trapped among earthly complications; Henrietta Leavitt and her female peers believe in both, and their dedication changed the way we understand both the heavens and Earth. $20 at the door... View Article
October 1, 2019 7:42 pm
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Alchemy Theater presents: Dark of the Moon at Barboursville Park Amphitheater. Show starts at 7:30pm Directed by Robert Hutchens, Dark... View Article
September 17, 2019 6:06 pm
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Presented by St Mary’s Medical Center, Cabell Huntington Hospital, Mountain Health Network, Hoops Children’s Hospital and HIMG, Cincinnati Reds Big... View Article
September 17, 2019 6:02 pm
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The Ultimate Queen Celebration with Marc Martel, is the closest you will get to hearing Freddie Mercury live. Marc Martel... View Article
September 17, 2019 5:46 pm
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Encova presents the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Beautiful – The Carole King Musical at Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center on Wednesday,... View Article
September 10, 2019 4:51 pm
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The Autumn Colors Express takes you on a day-long journey through the New River Gorge, at the peak of the... View Article
September 10, 2019 4:51 pm
Published by angelo@visithuntingtonwv.org
The Autumn Colors Express takes you on a day-long journey through the New River Gorge, at the peak of the... View Article
September 10, 2019 4:51 pm
Published by angelo@visithuntingtonwv.org
The Autumn Colors Express takes you on a day-long journey through the New River Gorge, at the peak of the... View Article
September 10, 2019 3:39 pm
Published by angelo@visithuntingtonwv.org
Sip Wine and Whiskey Bar is excited to have you attend our 3rd annual Siptacular Wine Festival. Enjoy over 50... View Article