The Hudson River Museum is hosting a combination of virtual and onsite events throughout October. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Learn more at hrm.org/calendar.
Thursday, October 1, 8, 22, 29, 7pm, The Sky Tonight: Live-Streamed Planetarium Show. Join our science educators from the comfort of your home for this live-streamed “The Sky Tonight” show via Facebook Live. Through an online planetarium simulator, learn about the constellations of October, like Pegasus and the other constellations that figure into the Perseus legend, the planets currently gracing our evening skies, and even a “teenaged” star that is making a huge mess—and a lot of noise—in one corner of the heavens. We’ll also cover the latest space news and exciting discoveries. Bring your questions! Recommended for general audiences, ages 8+.
Saturday, October 3, 11:30am–12pm NEW DAY & TIME!
Virtual Planetarium Show for Kids: The Sea Goat in the Stars
Did you know there are goats in the sky? Capricornus the sea goat is a very old constellation made of very dim stars, with plenty of things to discover about it. Join us for our Virtual Planetarium Show for Kids, now at a new day and time. We’ll be using a planetarium simulator to view Capricornus and other sights in the night sky. Please bring your questions for our science educators. Recommended for ages 6–10. Registration required.
Saturday, October 3, 1:30–2:15pm. Salsa Takes You There!
Salsa has its roots in the Cuban and American jazz dance styles of the 1950s, with a distinctly Puerto Rican sound blended with the Latin hustle. It can be practiced with or without a partner, but for this lesson in the Museum’s Courtyard, prepare to dance solo. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and take part in a special lesson with Dariusz Horvath-Krol of “Dancing with Dariusz.” Horvath-Krol is a highly skilled practitioner of international dance styles, who has been dancing and competing for twenty years, performed and worked with Dancing With The Stars professionals, and received multiple Top Pro and Top Teacher awards. Participation is limited to first come, first served. Free with Museum admission.
Sunday, October 4, 11am. Virtual Artist Talk: Vinnie Bagwell on Victory Beyond Sims
One year ago this month, Yonkers artist Vinnie Bagwell was selected by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs to create a sculpture in Central Park to replace a statue of J. Marion Sims, the 19th-century gynecologist who experimented on enslaved black women to achieve his medical breakthroughs. The maquette of Bagwell’s winning design, entitled Victory Beyond Sims, is currently on view in HRM’s exhibition Women to the Fore. Join the artist in conversation with HRM Director and CEO, Masha Turchinsky, on Instagram Live for a close look at the monument and a discussion about its historical context and plan for its future installation. Virtual broadcast live from the Museum’s exhibition galleries.
Visit HRM.org for more information.
