TONIGHT: A Night of Stargazing, Art, and Science At Bok Tower Gardens In Lake Mary

Tonight, Friday December 16, at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Mary, from 4.30 pm until 10 pm visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the night sky and telescope technology with local astronomers, encounter nocturnal animals, and listen to a special “starry night” themed Carillion concert.

Esteemed astronaut Nicole Stott will present a keynote presentation on space flight and art, she will also be signing her book following the presentation!

Come early and enjoy solar scopes on the Oval Lawn from 12 p.m. to sunset.

Astronomers with telescopes will be on the El Retiro Lawn starting at sunset until 9:30 p.m., Nocturnal Animals encounters at the Alexander Discovery Center from 5-8 p.m., and a live Carillon concert by Geert D’Hollander at 4:30 p.m.

Stop by the Outdoor Kitchen for a Van Gogh Art Exhibit including art you can make and take. Join The Lake Wales Arts Council for this out-of-this-world art activity from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

All activities are free with general admission!

PLUS

Two Space X rocket launches are scheduled during today's Starry, Starry Night event!

At about 300 feet above sea level, there should be a great view from the hill by the tower!

If all goes to plan, the first launch is scheduled for 4:21 p.m., and the second is scheduled just 18 minutes later (which would put it right in the middle of Geert D'Hollander's 4:30 p.m. Out of this World Carillon Concert!