Events Calendar

📢 "Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space Telescope"

Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30

Two 90-minute showings each day: 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

Have you ever wondered what the universe looked like when the very first stars flickered to life in the ancient dark?

Join us for an awe-inspiring journey back in time with a FREE screening of "Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space Telescope" documentary. This visually stunning 90-minute film explores one of the most profound frontiers in modern astrophysics: the birth of the first galaxies. Powered by the groundbreaking capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope and decades of cosmological research, "Cosmic Dawn" brings the unseen universe into sharp, breathtaking focus.

Event Highlights:

·                     Exclusive Screening: Experience the fascinating story of how humanity designed the tools to peer more than 13 billion years into the past.

·                     Behind the Science: Learn about the incredible engineering triumphs and the dedicated teams that made these unprecedented observations possible.

·                     Q&A Session with NASA Wallops Visitor Center Educator: Following the film, stick around for an interactive discussion where you can ask your burning questions about the early universe and what comes next in our quest to understand it.

Register HERE for your free ticket into the showing. Participants must register to attend. 

The Island Theatre, 4074 Main Street, presents movies at their art deco performing arts center on Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm.

Beer and wine cash bar.