Planetarium AstroJam! at Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science

Photography by Ryan Troy on October 13th, 2014 in Lifestyle

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Miami, FL – October 10, 2014 – The Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science continued its Astronomy Day: Stargazing into the Future celebration on Friday with Planetarium AstroJam!, a stellar collision of science with visual, sonic and media arts under the historic Planetarium dome. In partnership with the Borscht Film Festival, the event began with the Miami premiere of filmmaker Bernardo Britto’s animated short film, “Yearbook,” a 2014 Sundance Grand Jury Prize for Animation. This six-minute film follows the story of a man hired to compile the definitive history of human existence before the impending demise of the planet. Following the film, Caroline Simpson, Ph.D., associate professor at Florida International University, gave a brief talk on exoplanets research. Guests then had the chance to observe the night sky on the Museum’s rooftop observatory before heading into the Planetarium to enjoy live music provided by local musicians Rob Goyanes and Brad Lovett, who specialize in combining punk, electronica, and rhythm into unique and fresh soundscapes. The music was accompanied by live improvisational dome projections provided by Miami artists Sri Prabha and Nayib Estefan, who synthesize science and engineering and the senses into art. The evening featured delicious libations courtesy of Reyka Vodka, Monkey Shoulder and Biscayne Bay Brewing Company.

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