BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Manfred Olson Planetarium - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Manfred Olson Planetarium 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:20250917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T092801 CREATED:20250902T171442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T185804Z UID:10004775-1758135600-1758139200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:The Night Sky at the Founding: Constitution Day at the Planetarium DESCRIPTION:51 History Distinguished Professor Emerita Margo Anderson will set the scene by taking us back to Philadelphia on September 17\, 1787 at the signing of the United States Constitution\, which continues to serve as our most important reminder of our nation’s founding principles and reliance on the rule of law. The 51 Planetarium Director\, Jean Creighton\, will then take us on an indoor tour of the night sky on the evening of September 17\, 1787\, helping us appreciate what the Framers saw and what they understood about what they saw at that essential moment in American history.   \n\n\n\nJoin us on this unique visit to our nation’s past as seen through the eyes of those who so ably foresaw the governmental structure we needed to get here\, to their future.  \n\n\n\nThe evening will culminate in a questions and discussion period\, and refreshments will be provided.  Free pocket constitutions will be distributed as well. \n\n\n\nResources \n\n\n\n\nRead the U.S. Constitution. Produced by the National Archives and Records Administration\, this site contains a full transcript of the Constitution as well as images of the original document and other historical facts.\n\n\n\n8 Basic Facts about the Bill of Rights.\n\n\n\n25 Landmark Constitutional Law Supreme Court Decisions.\n\n\n\nRegister to Vote and Election Information. This site provides information on voter registration and information on upcoming elections.\n\n\n\nTest your Constitutional knowledge with this online quiz.\n\n\n\nTest your overall civics knowledge with iCivics\, an online game created by Sandra Day O’Connor.\n\n\n\nAdditional classroom lessons.\n\n\n\nLearn about free speech at 51.\n\n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\nActivityStart TimeEnd TimeIntroductions7:00 PM7:05 PMPresentation by Prof. Emerita Margo Anderson7:05 PM7:20 PMIndoor Stargazing7:20 PM8:00 PMRefreshments and Pocket Constitution Handout8:00 PMWhile supplies last\n\n\n\nInstructions for Attending Planetarium Show\n\n\n\nTo attend the planetarium show\, check in at the ticket table in the hallway outside of the Planetarium starting as early as 30 minutes before the show start time to reserve your free spot. Seats are first come first serve. We do not accept ticket reservations for free shows in advance. \n\n\n\nThe planetarium is a theater that projects stars\, planets\, the Sun\, and the Moon on a 30-foot dome. Portions of the show involve complete darkness and may not be suitable for children under 4. \n\n\n\nDoors close 5 minutes after the planetarium 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/the-night-sky-at-the-founding-constitution-day-at-the-planetarium/ LOCATION:51 Manfred Olson Planetarium\, 1900 E 51 #139\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Faculty and Staff,Free Events,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Prospective Students,Public,Student Life,Students,51 Campus Events ORGANIZER;CN="51 Manfred Olson Planetarium":MAILTO:planetarium@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T092801 CREATED:20250812T172400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T180143Z UID:10004774-1758220200-1758227400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:From a Whisper to a Symphony DESCRIPTION:The Leonard E. Parker Center for Gravitation\, Cosmology and Astrophysics\, in partnership with the Manfred Olson Planetarium\, invites you to an evening with Dr. Patrick Brady and friends as they discuss what we have learned about black holes and neutron stars since the first observation of gravitational waves. \n\n\n\nPlease reserve your free spot for this event before September 14\, 2025. \n\n\n\nThe event will be held in room 108 of the new Chemistry building (2000 E. 51) on the campus of UW-Milwaukee. There will be a reception at 6:30 PM. The program starts at 7:00 PM. There will be complimentary appetizers and a bar with drinks for purchase in the lobby. We look forward to seeing you there! \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\nActivityStart TimeEnd TimeReception6:30 PM7:00 PMProgram7:00 PM8:30 PM URL:/planetarium/event/from-a-whisper-to-a-symphony/ LOCATION:51 Manfred Olson Planetarium\, 1900 E 51 #139\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Faculty and Staff,Free Events,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Prospective Students,Public,Student Life,Students,51 Campus Events ORGANIZER;CN="51 Manfred Olson Planetarium":MAILTO:planetarium@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T092801 CREATED:20250711T182054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T180136Z UID:10004735-1758740400-1758744000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:A Night in Guatemala DESCRIPTION:Free \n\n\n\nCelebrate Latine Heritage Month with a night of sounds\, stories\, and stars! 51 Film instructor Renato Umali will share his short film “Diaries From Guatemala” about a trip that opened his eyes to Guatemala’s vast culture and recent history. This event is cosponsored by the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and 51 Union Sociocultural Programming.   \n\n\n\nThe program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions. This event is open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. No advance registration is required. \n\n\n\nInstructions for Attending Planetarium Show\n\n\n\nTo attend the planetarium show\, check in at the ticket table in the hallway outside of the Planetarium starting as early as 30 minutes before the show start time to reserve your free spot. Seats are first come first serve. We do not accept ticket reservations for free shows in advance. \n\n\n\nThe planetarium is a theater that projects stars\, planets\, the Sun\, and the Moon on a 30-foot dome. Portions of the show involve complete darkness and may not be suitable for children under 4. \n\n\n\nDoors close 5 minutes after the planetarium 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/a-night-in-guatemala/ LOCATION:51 Manfred Olson Planetarium\, 1900 E 51 #139\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Faculty and Staff,Free Events,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Our Shared Sky,Prospective Students,Public,Student Life,Students,51 Campus Events ORGANIZER;CN="51 Manfred Olson Planetarium":MAILTO:planetarium@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T092801 CREATED:20250711T183132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T180127Z UID:10004737-1758978000-1758992400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Doors Open DESCRIPTION:Free  \n\n\n\nJoin us for Doors Open Milwaukee! We will offer free 20-minute–long stargazing shows inside the planetarium every 45 minutes. Shows will be at 1:00 pm\, 1:45 pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:15 pm\, and 4:00 pm.   \n\n\n\nThe program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions. This event is open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. No advance registration is required \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\nActivityStart TimeEnd TimePlanetarium Show1:00 PM1:20 PMPlanetarium Show1:45 PM2:05 PMPlanetarium Show2:30 PM2:50 PMPlanetarium Show3:15 PM 3:35 PMPlanetarium Show4:00 PM4:20 PM\n\n\n\nInstructions for Attending Planetarium Show\n\n\n\nTo attend the planetarium show\, check in at the ticket table in the hallway outside of the Planetarium starting as early as 30 minutes before the show start time to reserve your free spot. Seats are first come first serve. We do not accept ticket reservations for free shows in advance. \n\n\n\nThe planetarium is a theater that projects stars\, planets\, the Sun\, and the Moon on a 30-foot dome. Portions of the show involve complete darkness and may not be suitable for children under 4. \n\n\n\nDoors close 5 minutes after the planetarium 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/doors-open-2/2025-09-27/ LOCATION:51 Manfred Olson Planetarium\, 1900 E 51 #139\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Faculty and Staff,Free Events,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Prospective Students,Public,Student Life,Students,51 Campus Events ORGANIZER;CN="51 Manfred Olson Planetarium":MAILTO:planetarium@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250928T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T092801 CREATED:20250711T183132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T180127Z UID:10004738-1759064400-1759078800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Doors Open DESCRIPTION:Free  \n\n\n\nJoin us for Doors Open Milwaukee! We will offer free 20-minute–long stargazing shows inside the planetarium every 45 minutes. Shows will be at 1:00 pm\, 1:45 pm\, 2:30 pm\, 3:15 pm\, and 4:00 pm.   \n\n\n\nThe program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions. This event is open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. No advance registration is required \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\nActivityStart TimeEnd TimePlanetarium Show1:00 PM1:20 PMPlanetarium Show1:45 PM2:05 PMPlanetarium Show2:30 PM2:50 PMPlanetarium Show3:15 PM 3:35 PMPlanetarium Show4:00 PM4:20 PM\n\n\n\nInstructions for Attending Planetarium Show\n\n\n\nTo attend the planetarium show\, check in at the ticket table in the hallway outside of the Planetarium starting as early as 30 minutes before the show start time to reserve your free spot. Seats are first come first serve. We do not accept ticket reservations for free shows in advance. \n\n\n\nThe planetarium is a theater that projects stars\, planets\, the Sun\, and the Moon on a 30-foot dome. Portions of the show involve complete darkness and may not be suitable for children under 4. \n\n\n\nDoors close 5 minutes after the planetarium 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/doors-open-2/2025-09-28/ LOCATION:51 Manfred Olson Planetarium\, 1900 E 51 #139\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Faculty and Staff,Free Events,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Prospective Students,Public,Student Life,Students,51 Campus Events ORGANIZER;CN="51 Manfred Olson Planetarium":MAILTO:planetarium@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR