Neil deGrasse Tyson An Evening With - MON, JAN 26, 2015 | Overture Hall
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
An Evening With
Neil deGrasse Tyson
MON, JAN 26, 2015 | Overture Hall
Neil deGrasse Tyson | OVERTURECENTER.ORG 1MA RK CO HE N
JAZZ
SERIES
1 | Pedrito Martinez Group
THU, FEB 12 | 7:30 PM | $32
Post show Meet the Artist
2 | Juan de Marcos González 1 2
Pedrito Martinez Group
Pre Show Lecture
H U S S EI N KATZ
THU, FEB 12 | 6 PM | FREE
Sponsored by OMAI, UW-Madison
3 | Over The Rainbow
A Musical Tribute
to Judy Garland
Featuring Hilary Kole
THU, FEB 26 | 7:30 PM | $35+
4 | An Evening with
Molly Ringwald
FRI, MAR 27 | 8 PM | $35+
Come early for a wine tasting!
5 | T. Oliver Reid Cabaret
A Tribute to Bobby Short 3 4
THU, APR 23, 7 PM | $84+
Dinner on the
Capitol Theater Stage included!
6 | Kurt Elling:
Elling Swings Sinatra
SAT, APR 25 | 8 PM | $50+
OVERTURECENTER.ORG
2 5
OVERTURECENTER.ORG | Neil deGrasse Tyson 6NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON
Neil deGrasse Tyson was born and raised in
New York City where he was educated in the
public schools clear through his graduation
from the Bronx High School of Science.
Tyson went on to earn his BA in Physics from
Harvard and his PhD in Astrophysics from
Columbia.
Tyson’s professional research interests are
broad, but include star formation, exploding
stars, dwarf galaxies, and the structure of our
Milky Way.
In 2001, Tyson was appointed by President
Bush to serve on a 12-member commission
that studied the future of the US Aerospace
Industry. The final report was published in
2002 and contained recommendations (for
Congress and for the major agencies of the
government) that would promote a thriving
future of transportation, space exploration,
and national security.
In 2004, Tyson was once again appointed by President Bush to serve on a 9-member commission
on the implementation of the United States Space Exploration Policy, dubbed the Moon,
Mars, and Beyond commission. This group navigated a path by which the new space vision can
become a successful part of the American agenda. And in 2006, the head of NASA appointed
Tyson to serve on its prestigious Advisory Council, which will help guide NASA through its
perennial need to fit its ambitious vision into its restricted budget.
In addition to dozens of professional publications, Dr. Tyson has written and continues to write
for the public. From 1995 to 2005, Tyson was a monthly essayist for Natural History magazine
under the title Universe. And among Tyson’s ten books is his memoir The Sky is Not the Limit:
Adventures of an Urban Astrophysicist; and Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution,
co-written with Donald Goldsmith. Origins is the companion book to the PBS-NOVA 4-part
mini-series “Origins,” in which Tyson served as on-camera host. The program premiered on
September 28 and 29, 2004.
Two of Tyson’s recent books are the playful and informative Death By Black Hole and Other
Cosmic Quandaries, which was a New York Times bestseller, and The Pluto Files: The Rise and
Fall of America’s Favorite Planet, chronicling his experience at the center of the controversy over
Pluto’s planetary status. The PBS/NOVA documentary “The Pluto Files”, based on the book,
premiered in March 2010.
For five seasons, beginning in the fall of 2006, Tyson appeared as the on-camera host of PBS-
NOVA’s spinoff program NOVA ScienceNOW, which is an accessible look at the frontier of all
the science that shapes the understanding of our place in the universe.
Neil deGrasse Tyson | OVERTURECENTER.ORG 3NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON cont. During the summer of 2009 Tyson identified a stable of professional standup comedians to assist his effort in bringing science to commercial radio with the NSF-funded pilot program StarTalk. Now also a podcast, StarTalk Radio combines celebrity guests with informative yet playful banter. The target audience is all those people who never thought they would, or could, like science. Tyson is the recipient of eighteen honorary doctorates and the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest award given by NASA to a non-government citizen. His contributions to the public appreciation of the cosmos have been recognized by the International Astronomical Union in their official naming of asteroid 13123 Tyson. On the lighter side, Tyson was voted Sexiest Astrophysicist Alive by People Magazine in 2000. In February 2012, Tyson released his tenth book, containing every thought he has ever had on the past, present, and future of space exploration: Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier. In 2014, Tyson hosted the television series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, a sequel to Carl Sagan’s 1980 series Cosmos: A Personal Voyage. In 2015 it was announced that he will host a late-night talk show entitled Star Talk on National Geographic Channel. Tyson is the first occupant of the Frederick P. Rose Directorship of the Hayden Planetarium. Tyson lives in New York City with his wife and two children. 4 OVERTURECENTER.ORG | Neil deGrasse Tyson
608.258.4141
OVERTURECENTER.ORG
RECOMMENDED WHEN USED FOR REPRODUCTIONS SMALLER THAN 2.25” WIDE.
The PBS KIDS logo is a registered mark of PBS and is used with permission.
TM & © 2012 The Jim Henson Company. All Rights Reserved.
SUN, FEB 22, 1 & 4:30 PM | $25+
The popular PBS KIDS show comes to life as Sid, May, Gabriela,
Gerald and Teacher Susie explore with interactive activities,
cooperative problem solving and plenty of laughs to go around.
Visit the Madison Central Library FEB 22, 1 PM – Neil
4 PM for Science
deGrasse Sunday!
Tyson | OVERTURECENTER.ORG 5Called “simply amazing” by the
Chicago Tribune, this show is
Fri, MAr 13, 8 PM | $22+ packed with new mind-blowing
OVErTUrECENTEr.OrG | 608.258.4141 illusions and a trademark off-
the-cuff personality. A great
family event!
6 OVERTURECENTER.ORG | Neil deGrasse Tysonrts
Madison’s Premier Benefit for the A
SAT, JAN 31 , 201 5
GALA 8 —11 PM | AFTER PARTY 11 PM— 2 AM
P L ATIN U M DA N C E BAN D | DJ N IC K N IC E | SHORE CIRCUS
L IVE AUCTION
GAL A + AFTER PARTY | $1 25
AFTER PARTY ON LY| $7 5
A portion of the ticket price will be
a tax-deductible donation.
with support from
DOWNTOWN MADISON, INC.
608.258.4141
ove rtu rec ent er. org /fr ost iba ll
Neil deGrasse Tyson | OVERTURECENTER.ORG 7SUPPORT FOR OVERTURE
INDIVIDUAL GIFTS
Thank you! Overture gratefully acknowledges the following contributors to Overture Center for the Arts.
Local Legend ($100,000+) Artist ($1,000- $4,999) Dryden Geronimi
Lau & Bea Christensen Anonymous (6) Saul C. & Melody K. Glazer
F. Joseph & Mary Ellyn Linda L. Albers Judith Ann Green
Sensenbrenner Carla & Fernando Alvarado Lee & Don Grubb
Kristine & Paul Ashe Jan Hamik & Larry Studesville
Lead ($10,000- $24,999) Rajai & Chickee Atalla Lisa Hanrahan &
Anonymous (1) Mark Aulik & Michael Beere Walter Jankowski
Diane Endres Ballweg George Austin & Curt & Dawn Hastings
Nancy E. Barklage & Martha Vukelich-Austin Steve & Elaine Hathaway
Teresa J. Welch* Jeff & Angela Bartell Ann & Roger Hauck
Betty Harris Custer & Linda & John Hughes
Tom & Maryann Bast
J. Corkey Custer James Imhoff
Dean & Nancy Baumgardner
Marjorie Devereaux & David Hall Stanley & Shirley Inhorn
Tom & Martha Beach
Driftless Studio: Patricia & Doran Jason
Dianne Benson & Kristin Koeffler
Nature Gallery & Gifts* Maryl Johnson, MD
Judy & Mark Bunge
Deirdre Wilson Garton Arlan & Lori Kay
Jim & Cathie Burgess
Martin & Martha Haslanger Keller Family Charitable Trust
Brian Butler &
Kathleen J. Hempel Charles & Valerie Kime
Carolyn Lazar Butler
Susan Horwitz & Tom Reps
Michael Caliva & Marcy Seiler Scott & Mary Kolar
Penny Hubbard*
Jeff & Robin Cherwinka Rudy & Patricia Korsmo
Jim Imhoff
Dennis & Lynn Christensen Mark & Laura Kruck
Ron & Deborah Krantz
Richard Christofferson Daniel & Jennifer Kuehn
Peggy Lindberg
William A. & Judith S. Craig Richard & Judy Kvalheim
Dick Moll*
Steve & Shirley Crocker Timothy Lardinois
Jim & Carol Ruhly*
Tony D’Alessandro & Gerald Lefert
John & Mary Schroeder
Alison TenBruggencate Roma E. Lenehan
Cameo ($5,000-$9,999) Susan & Richard Davidson Rudy Lienau
Anonymous (2) Karen R. Davis Willis Long
Pat & Dan Cornwell* Mike & Lee Ann Dillis Peter & Jill Lundberg
Ted & Gail DeDee Greg & MaryAnn Dombrowski Jeffrey Mack
Robert N. Doornek* Dan Dooge & Pamela Walgren Madigan Family Foundation
Daniel Erdman Alison Dorner Norma & Doug Madsen
Larry & Sharon Hahn Katie Dowling-Marcus Jim Matras
Terry Haller* James Drews McGann Construction
Dale & Deborah Nickels David Egger & Julie Cullman Gary & Lynn Mecklenburg
Gus & Mary Paras* Russ & Jean Endres Joe & LuAnn Meyers
David & Brenda Scidmore Sue & Rob Engelke Bob Miller & Pam Hoffman
Judith & Stuart Stair David Falk & JoAnne Robbins Nicholas & Elaine Mischler
Nick & Judy Topitzes Jonathan & Tracy Filter John & Julie Mitby
John & Carol Toussaint Joseph & Eva Fok Mike & Peg Modl
Robert & Dorothy Troller Michael & Susan Fox Shelley M. Moffatt
Robb Whinney Mark & Becky Fraire Mark & Nancy Moore
John & Pat Zimbrick Betty & Jerry Fuller Peder & Jeanne Moren
Jennifer
8 & Bill Zorr*
OVERTURECENTER.ORG | Neil deGrasse
Roberta Tyson & Lester Pines
Gassman Brad & Kelly MullinsEllie & Earl Munson Richard & Marcia Taugher Drs. Debra & Fred Kirchner
Dr. David & Karen Sue Murdy Jane & Tom Taves Dr. & Mrs. Michael J. Kosovec
Kathie J. Nichols Fran & Brad Taylor James & Jill Krogstad
Glenda Noel-Ney & William Ney Judith Taylor Marty & Mary Krueger
Paul Norman & LaRynda Thoen & Dan & Peggy Lee
Maureen Bohorfoush Neil Salyapongse Richard & Christina Lemon
Orange Tree Imports Kate J. Thompson Robert Leschke
Maxine & Dennis Palmer Denes Tobie Ronald Luskin &
Zorba & Penny Paster Sal & Judy Troia M. Therese Ruzicka
William & Patricia Jo Paul Brian & Jennifer Van Wyk Hal & Christy Mayer
Laura Peck & Gregory Anderson Rick Vanden Heuvel CPA, S.C. Steve & Susan McCarthy
Frank Peregrine Ellis & Katie Waller Cary & Brenda McNatt
Robert Pesselman & Laurence & Frances Jean & Walter Meanwell
Gerri DiMaggio-Pesselman Weinstein Foundation Chris & Kelly Medenwaldt
Reynold V. Peterson William F. White Laura Meffert
Evan & Jane Pizer Neil F. Wienke Tom & Ann Merfeld
M. Diane Pollock Hal & Shirley Winsborough David S. Morel
Catherine & David Potter Theodora Zehner Marv Nonn
Don & Toni Richards Jane (Ginger) Zimmerman Thomas & Carol O’Connell
Jan B. Robertson Kevin Palmersheim & Kelsie Doty
Karen & Harry Roth Chorus ($500-$999) Frank & Patricia Parker
Drs. Carol Diamond & Anonymous (7) Connie & Scott Pernitz
Howard Rowley Raymond Allen Karen P. Pollack
Charles & Barbara Saeman Colin & Melissa Anglin Tom & Jo Ann Reed
Albert F. Schams Randy & Areanne Arb Drs. David & Joy Rice
Dan & Lonnie Schmidt Charles & Elizabeth Barnhill Jackie & Gary Rockweiler
Thomas Bergamini Robert E. & Barbara L. Rogan
Martha & Peter Schram
Linda & Niles Berman Judith & Michael Rothschild
Jay & Katie Sekelsky
Robert Bolles
Lynda Sharpe Edward & Julie Shinnick
Barbara Borders
Shine United Susan Skinner
Peter & Marcia Brenner
Jeanne & Joe Silverberg Pam Smestad
Peggy & Christopher Bugg
Terry Sivesind Greg & Bobbi Smith
David & Wendy Coe
Maureen Skelton Alicia Stevenson
Thomas, Kira & Brayden Dott
Kurt Sladky & Debra Neff Patricia A. Thomas
Nena & Thomas Dyhr
Brad & Nicole Smith James & Sylvia Vaccaro
Jane Eisner
Ed & Jennifer Snow Steven & Kristine Vaughn
Judith & Richard Ela
Hans & Mary Lang Sollinger Glenn A. Weihert &
Flora & Douglas Flygt
Ronald & Christine Sorkness Jacqueline M. Goetz
Bonita Sue Friedrich
Patty Spires-Merkel & Patricia Welch
Dennis Funk
Robert Merkel David L. White
Jon P. & Kaaren Guenther
Jayne Squirrell & Gary Lyons Nancy & Peter Gunder Michael & Maureen Wilkes
Tim Stadelman Matthew Hebert Stan & Carol Woznick
Robert & Marsha Steffen Lorraine Hennessey *Proud supporters of Overture
Paul Stein Linda J. Hill Center’s 10th Anniversary.
James A. & Mercedes R. Stewart Cynthia S. Hiteman
Susan Stites & Jerry Simon Mark & Sandra Hoel Due to space constraints we are
Anne Stoelting Wm. Pharis & Carolyn D. Horton unable to list donors under $500.
Tom Stolper This list covers gifts made from
Alla & Tommy Howlett
10/01/2013 to 9/30/2014.
Suad & David Stratton Norman Jenkins
Jeff & Amy Supple George & Barbara Johnson To make a contribution to Overture,
W. Stuart & Elizabeth Sykes Michelle Kamin Neil deGrasse Tyson |please
OVERTURECENTER.ORG
call 608.258.4979. 9SUPPORT FOR OVERTURE
PUBLIC SUPPORT
An annual commitment from the City of Madison helps support Overture Center and the 14
community engagement programs we provide. Mayor Paul Soglin, the Madison Common
Council and City of Madison residents deserve our gratitude for their generous support.
LEGACY SPONSORS
*
CHARTER PARTNERS
Overture’s Charter Partners are visionary businesses that recognized the promise of Overture for all
the community even at its beginning stages, providing significant, valuable and long-term support for
Overture Center’s success and growth.
HISTORIC SPONSOR
LOCAL LEGENDS
Joe & Mary Ellyn Sensenbrenner Lau & Bea Christensen
CONTACT US
Overture Center Development Department | 608.258.4979 | development@overturecenter.org
10 OVERTURECENTER.ORG | Neil deGrasse TysonSUPPORT FOR OVERTURE
CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS — $20,000 – $100,000
* * *
*
*
Mary P. Burke DeAtley Family Jennie H. Olson Cummings Christensen
Education Fund* Foundation Foundation Family Foundation*
CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS — $15,000 – $19,999
Evjue Foundation –
Kuehn Family The Charitable Arm
Foundation of the Capital Times
*
CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS — $10,000 – $14,999
* *
/Bradley Hutter
A. Paul Jones
* Dane County Charitable Trust
*
CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS — $5,000 – $9,999
*
*
*
John A. Johnson Foundation, a component fund of the Madison Community Foundation
CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS — $1,000 – $4,999
Arts Midwest Kerkman Dunn Sweet DeMarb Reinhart Van Deuren s.c. Urban Land Interests
Badger Bimmer Chapter- National Guardian Life Russ Darrow von Briesen & Roper s.c.
BMW Car Club of America Insurance Company Stark Company Realty Wilson Foundation
Custer Financial Services New England Foundation State Bank of Cross Plains Wegner CPAs
for the Arts
Ian’s Pizza Target Community Giving
OPN Architects, Inc.
*Proud supporters of Overture Center’s 10th Anniversary. This list includes gifts received between 10/1/13 & 9/30/14.
Neil deGrasse Tyson | OVERTURECENTER.ORG 11PATRON SERVICES AND INFORMATION
Welcome to Overture Center for the Arts
Your enjoyment is important to us. Please contact an usher or the ticket office if you have any concerns
about your experience here.
ORDERING & INFORMATION Rentals: For information on renting spaces for
Order online at overturecenter.org weddings, performances, meetings or other
By phone: 608.258.4141 from 11 AM-5:30 PM events, call 608.258.4163 or email
Buy in person: Visit the ticket office located on events@overturecenter.org.
the main level just off the Rotunda Lobby
Mon-Fri, 11 AM-5:30 PM; Sat, 11 AM-2 PM; ETIquETTE
open additional hours evenings and Sundays on Please turn off all electronic devices.
days of ticketed performances. Smoking is prohibited in Overture Center.
Group orders: Groups of 10 or more receive The use of cameras or audio recording in the
a discount on most performances. theaters is prohibited without written permission
Call 608.258.4159 to make reservations. from Overture Center and the performing
Visit overturecenter.org for event listings, links company’s management.
to artist websites, video, audio, directions, parking Food, large bags and other large items are not
and much more. permitted in the theaters. Bottled water and
beverages in Overture refillable theater cups are
PATRON SERVICES & POLICIES allowed in the theaters at select shows.
Accessibility: Request accommodations when In consideration of audience members with scent
ordering your tickets. Call 608.258.4452 for sensitivities and allergies, please use perfumes,
information, or to request the following: aftershaves and other fragrances in moderation.
• Wheelchair-accessible seating
• Sign language interpretation RESIDENT ORGANIZATIONS
• Braille playbill Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society
• Other accommodations bachdancinganddynamite.org | 608.255.9866
More information: overturecenter.org/tickets/faqs Children’s Theater of Madison
Children and lap seating: Every person, ctmtheater.org | 608.255.2080
regardless of age, must have a ticket to enter the Forward Theater Company
theaters for performances. Discounted lap seats forwardtheater.com | 608.234.5001
are available for some performances. Children Kanopy Dance Company
under the age of six are not permitted at certain kanopydance.org | 608.255.2211
performances. See our season brochure, visit our
Li Chiao-Ping Dance
website or call 608.258.4141 for information. lichiaopingdance.org | 608.835.6590
Event Staff: Stagehand services in Overture Madison Ballet
are provided by members of Local 251 of the madisonballet.org | 608.278.7990
International Alliance of Theatrical
Madison Opera
Stage Employees. madisonopera.org | 608.238.8085
Ushering and other services are provided by Madison Symphony Orchestra
Overture volunteers. For information, visit madisonsymphony.org | 608.257.3734
overturecenter.org/support/volunteer or
Wisconsin Academy’s James Watrous Gallery
call 608.258.4962. wisconsinacademy.org | 608.265.2500
Lost and Found: Visit the information desk in Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra
the Rotunda Lobby or call 608.258.4973. wcoconcerts.org | 608.257.0638
12 OVERTURECENTER.ORG | Neil deGrasse TysonYou can also read
