Neil deGrasse Tyson is coming to NJPAC for a special event on December 4 at 7:30 pm. In this intriguing talk, Dr. Tyson examines human civilization through a scientific lens, offering a different outlook on big topics like war, politics, religion, race and gender. This talk is for anyone curious about why we are the way we are — and what we can do about it. Your perspective might change when you view humanity under a microscope (or through a telescope). CLICK HERE to Purchase Tickets.
You think you understand humans. After all, you are one! But what do we really know about ourselves? This presentation is inspired by Dr. Tyson’s book, Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization, one of many bestsellers written by the renowned astrophysicist.
About Neil deGrasse Tyson
Tyson is the fifth head since 1935 of the world-renowned Hayden Planetarium in New York City and the first occupant of its Frederick P. Rose Directorship. He is also a research associate of the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History. In addition to dozens of professional publications, Dr. Tyson has written, and continues to write for the public. From 1995 to 2005, Tyson was a monthly essayist for Natural History magazine under the title Universe. And among Tyson’s eightteen books is his memoir The Sky is Not the Limit: Adventures of an Urban Astrophysicist; and Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution, co-written with Donald Goldsmith.
About NJPAC
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), a nonprofit arts organization, is a collaborative leader in Newark’s cultural and civic life, a catalyst of the city’s revitalization and a champion of its artistic spirit. The Arts Center produces and presents world-class performances by music, dance, spoken word poetry and comedy artists, and hosts insightful conversations with creators and changemakers, on its own stages and in venues across the region. Through real estate development, NJPAC advances Newark’s economic growth and cultural vitality.
In addition, the Arts Center collaborates with local partners to deliver social impact initiatives that nurture the well-being and creativity of the communities it serves. These offerings include arts education and career development opportunities for students and educators, programs that support community health and well-being through the arts and free creative experiences in neighborhoods across Newark and throughout the state. NJPAC has attracted more than 13 million visitors (including more than two million children) since opening its doors in 1997.
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