| Join us for dramatic tales of scientific discovery that touch us, inspire us, and expand our grasp of how science impacts our lives. There are a limited number of tickets left for these programs, so don't wait. Get tickets now.  Science and Story: Nature's Drama
DATE: Thursday, May 28, 2015
TIME: 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Five best-selling and award-winning authors—Diane Ackerman, David Quammen, Rebecca Skloot, Neal Stephenson and Pulitzer Prize winner Dan Fagin—explore their common quest for truth, scientific enlightenment, and riveting stories. |
 To Explain the World: A Conversation with Steven Weinberg
DATE: Sunday, May 31, 2015
TIME: 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Take advantage of this rare opportunity to hear Nobel Prize-winning physicist and revered public intellectual Steven Weinberg in conversation with Peabody Award-winning journalist John Hockenberry. In his newest book, "To Explain the World: The Discovery of Modern Science," Professor Weinberg tells a new and compelling story of the development of scientific thought and exploration. This will be a unique afternoon of insight and candor from one of the world's leading thinkers. |
 Light Falls: Space, Time, and an Obsession of Einstein
DATE: Thursday, May 28, 2015
TIME: 8:00 PM-9:30 PM This original work weaves together scientific insight, dramatic portrayals, and innovative projection techniques to trace Einstein's electrifying journey toward his greatest breakthrough, the general theory of relativity. Join Brian Greene and an ensemble cast for this tale of triumph—one man, one astonishing mind, one world-altering discovery. |
Be sure to check out these programs and the full Festival lineup while tickets are still available, as many programs have already sold out.
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