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 huntingtonwv
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 2, 2019 4:12 pm
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Marshall University’s School of Music will present “La Tragédie de Carmen” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at Johnson Memorial... 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
October 1, 2019 4:48 pm
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The Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District and the HART Choose Joy Players would consider it an “absolute pleasure” if... View Article
October 1, 2019 3:55 pm
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Come run amuck this October with your friends at GHPRD & HART! The Sanderson Sisters are back from the dead... 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
