BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Manfred Olson Planetarium - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:/planetarium X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Manfred Olson Planetarium REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T003643 CREATED:20241213T195901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T190046Z UID:10004681-1743793200-1743796800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Stars in the Tropics DESCRIPTION:Escape the winter with a simulated trip to the tropics! In this live\, interactive show\, we will travel to different cities near the equator to view vibrant landscapes\, cosmic night skies\, and ancient astronomical monuments. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. \n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\n\nDateStart TimeEnd TimeTickets AvailableFriday\, April 4 20257:00 PM8:00 PMSOLD OUTFriday\, April 11\, 20257:00 PM8:00 PMSOLD OUTFriday\, April 18\, 20257:00 PM8:00 PMSOLD OUTFriday\, April 25\, 20257:00 PM8:00 PMAlmost Gone!\n\n\n\nTicket Options\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\nLearn More About Memberships\n\n\n\nDirections and Parking\n\n\n\n\nWe also sell tickets at the door starting 30 minutes before the stated start time. However\, we recommend buying tickets online in advance as shows do sell out. If tickets are sold out\, you can have your name added to a waitlist at the door. Unfortunately\, we cannot guarantee admission to waitlist attendees. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission$6*51 Student$5*Planetarium MemberFREE*Please log in when visiting the Ticket Purchase page in order to display 51 Student and/or Planetarium Membership ticket pricing. \n\n\n\nInstructions & Door Policy\n\n\n\nPlease arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the show. If you purchase tickets in advance\, you do not need to print anything. You can simply check in at the ticket table with your name starting 30 minutes before the show start time. \n\n\n\nIf you have not checked in 5 minutes before the show starts (for example\, 6:55 pm for a 7:00pm show)\, we may release your ticket to someone on the waiting list. \n\n\n\nDoors close 5 minutes after the show starts. Sorry\, no late admissions. \n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\nAddress\n\n\n\nThe Manfred Olson Planetarium is located inside the UW-Milwaukee Physics building: \n\n\n\nPhysics Building Room 1391900 E 51Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 \n\n\n\nThe main entrance to the Physics building is on 51. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThere is one wheelchair-accessible entrance via the path between the Physics building and EMS building off Cramer St. (see map below). \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nThere is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit. \n\n\n\nParking permit booth\n\n\n\nCunningham Lot parking is available for purchase just north of the Physics building. The entrance is at the corner of Cramer and Hartford. Please be sure to avoid the spots that are for permit holders (they say “This spot is reserved for staff/faculty”). Pricing varies from $1-2/hour depending on the time and day. \n\n\n\nYou may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions. \n\n\n\nPayment for parking spots can be done by using the Parkmobile smartphone app or pay stations located on the perimeter of the lot. Purchase a parking ticket from one of the booths by entering your license plate number and the amount of time you will be parked. The booth accepts cash\, Visa\, and Mastercard.For additional information\, please visit Transportation Services. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to park your vehicle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransportation\n\n\n\nThe Green Line and 66 bus routes have stops near the Physics building. Other nearby routes with on-campus stops are the Red Line\, Gold Line\, and 30. For more info see the MCTS website. URL:/planetarium/event/stars-in-the-tropics-2/2025-04-04/ LOCATION:WI CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Friday Night Show,Our Shared Sky,Public,Student Life,Students,Ticketed Events X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250404T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T003643 CREATED:20240604T161808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T183439Z UID:10004695-1743796800-1743800400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Rooftop Stargazing DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Skydeck at the 51 Physics building for free public stargazing. Gaze through telescopes at the night sky and view the Moon\, planets\, star clusters\, and other astronomical objects! This event is open to the public. \n\n\n\nThe Skydeck is located on the 5th floor of the Physics building. Follow the pink signs to take the elevator at the east end of the Physics building to the 3rd floor and continue left to the staircase that leads to the roof. Unfortunately\, the Skydeck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\nIn the event of inclement weather (cloudy skies\, temperature below 0° F)\, we will cancel this event. Check our website the day of the event before you visit. For questions\, please email planetarium@uwm.edu. \n\n\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. \n\n\n\nStargazing Schedule\n\n\n\nDateTimeStatusPlanetarium Shows*Friday\, February 7\, 20258 pm – 9 pmCANCELLEDScale of the UniverseFriday\, February 14\, 20258 pm – 9 pmScheduledConstellations of the ZodiacFriday\, April 4\, 20258 pm – 9 pmCANCELLEDStars in the Tropics*Outdoor stargazing sessions are usually scheduled for after planetarium shows. Click the links to get tickets for the planetarium shows. Attending planetarium shows is optional: You are welcome to attend the outdoor stargazing sessions without attending the planetarium shows. 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