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The world's biggest space party, Yuri's Night, is returning to the Virginia Air & Space Center in Downtown Hampton on April 14, 2012, from 7 p.m. to midnight. This high-tech event encourages partygoers to explore the wonders and benefits of exciting new technologies at NASA. Yuri's Night Hampton Roads will feature a fusion of entertainment with music by DJ Jeyone, a 'Mars'tini lounge, reggae music with United Souls, illusions and other entertainment by Krendl & Co, state of the art exhibits showcasing NASA contributions, and more!
Yuri's Night Hampton Roads will feature music mixed by Hampton Roads' favorite DJ Jeyone, as well as live entertainment from local reggae favorite, United Souls and belly dancing by Neferteri. The Peninsula Astronomy Club and Back Bay Astronomers will offer star gazing using state-of-the-art telescopes on the Center's Observation Deck. Guests will enjoy performances by an Alien Dance group, LED Hula Hoop Artist and Krendl & Co. will engage visitors with unparalleled magical illusions. James Steele from Hampton Roads radio station 96X will be on-hand to emcee the event and engage guests in a few rounds of Rock Band, space camp Wii and more! Guests will experience serious gaming technology with AMA as well as cosmic cornhole with Sierra Lobo. Guests are encouraged to wear space-themed costumes to participate in a costume contest for great prizes including tickets to Busch Gardens.
In addition to spectacular entertainment, guests will also be offered the chance to learn how NASA technology affects their everyday lives. They will explore how NASA technology has made its way in to homes through commercialized innovations. Guests can track their internal temperatures on a body heat map, view dramatic images of Earth from space and see Robonaut I! NASA's Mindshift game technology will test the stress levels of anyone daring enough to attempt the video game, and even offer insight on how to control this stress.
Yuri's Night is an international celebration held in April every year to commemorate two separate space exploration milestones. On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space, launching into orbit aboard the Vostok 3KA-2. The second milestone was the launch of the first space shuttle STS-1 on April 12, 1981. Celebrating these huge milestones of exploration, Yuri's Night combines an evening of spectacular entertainment with NASA achievements designed to increase visibility of NASA and its missions for the next generation of emerging leaders. Driven by space-inspired artistic expression and culminating in a worldwide network of annual celebrations and educational events, Yuri's Night creates a global community of young people committed to shaping the future of space exploration. These global events are a showcase for elements of culture that embrace space through music, dance, science and art.
Admission to Yuri's Night:
Admission is only $10 per person in advance or $12 the day of the event. Tickets are available in advance by calling 727-0900, extension 705 or on-line at www.yurihr.com. Food is included with admission and beverages are available for purchase. Tickets are now on sale.
For more information visit www.yurihr.com or receive updates on your mobile phone when you text VASPACE to 74568. (Regular texting rates apply.)
The Virginia Air & Space Center is located at 600 Settlers Landing Road in Downtown Hampton. Take I-64 to exit 267. Follow Settlers Landing Road and the Center will be on the left. |
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