The Santa Fe College (SF) Art Gallery hosts the Sustainable Student Art Competition beginning Wednesday, April 3. You can find the SF Gallery in Building M, Room 147 on the Northwest Campus at 3000 NW 83 Street in Gainesville. The…
Winds & Classics will showcase our Concert Band who will perform mature classical works by some of the most prolific composers from the 19th and 20th centuries. Modern selections will also be included from composers of the present. Directed by…
The planetarium will be closed on the following dates: Friday, April 5, 2024 - for maintenance
The Santa Fe College (SF) Teaching Zoo is hosting Party for the Planet! Join the celebration on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the SF Teaching Zoo, 3000 NW 83 Street, Gainesville. This event is perfect…
You see the moon all the time, but do you know its story? Why is it there, why does it appear to change its position in the sky day by day, week by week? And the most intriguing aspect of…
You see the moon all the time, but do you know its story? Why is it there, why does it appear to change its position in the sky day by day, week by week? And the most intriguing aspect of…
Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing (Monday, April 8, 2024) Our community will get to experience a partial eclipse of the Sun on Monday afternoon, April 8, 2024. The Kika Silva Pla Planetarium and the Alachua Astronomy Club will be hosting a free 'Eclipse Viewing Event' between 1:45…
SF Baseball Game | Tuesday @ 3PM | HOME | vs Florida State College at Jacksonville
Join us for the launch of the 2024 edition of the Zephyr Literary Journal. Enjoy student readings and free snacks and get a free copy of the latest issue. When: Thursday, April 11 at 12:30 p.m. Where: the Tyree Library,…
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and…
Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as he takes you on a personally guided tour of our night sky, using our GOTO Chronos Space Simulator. Florida Skies…
One of the most popular Pink Floyd albums has been given the 'Music 360' treatment. Music 360: Pink Floyd - The Wall transports you into the world of this most popular album using immersive computer generated graphics. It's a show…
The 52nd Annual Spring Arts Festival will take place Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, 2024, on the beautiful grounds of Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus in Gainesville, FL. Founded in 1969, this annual juried event features the work of fine…
Now with updated visual effects, the breathtaking "Passport to the Universe" reveals the wonders of our universe in a way never before possible in a planetarium, and brings this New York show to Gainesville! Narrated by two-time Academy Award winner Tom…
Oasis in Space (2022) is a startling and beautiful voyage through the Universe, the Milky Way galaxy and our Solar System, in search of water ... and water worlds like Earth. We begin by exploring Earth, with its vast oceans and plentiful…
What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to…
We Are Guardians looks at how our world, its peoples and ecosystems are intrinsically connected, and how with the help of satellite monitoring we can examine the links between human activities and climate change. (A production of NSC Creative.) View the…
The modern hunt for exoplanets is an adventure that began in the 20th century. It continues today as astronomers use both ground- and space-based observatories to find planets around other stars. Ultimately, this great age of discovery could lead to…
James, a traveling penguin from the South Pole, and Vladimir, a funny bear from the North Pole, meet on the Arctic sea ice. They become friends, and this scientifically-gifted pair talk about their respective regions and observe the stars together,…
Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant—and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, the all-digital Expedition Reef immerses you in the undersea adventure. Along the…
For thousands of years, Africans have used their knowledge of the sky to build their societies, shape their spiritual lives, and meet their physical needs for survival. Skywatchers of Africa highlights the diversity of African astronomy, examines cultural uses of the…
Mars One Thousand One is an immersive cinematic experience that follows an international crew of astronauts that is about to embark on the first interplanetary journey in history, the first manned mission to the surface of Mars. Reporter Miles O’Brien is reporting live…
Horizons of the Future is a fantastic journey into possibility! This comfortable, elevating fulldome work winds through endless immersive landscapes and constantly evolving scenery accompanied by downtempo (pulsing, relaxing and ambient) music. This gentle immersive journey accompanies viewers into a state of timeless…
The 52nd Annual Spring Arts Festival will take place Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, 2024, on the beautiful grounds of Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus in Gainesville, FL. Founded in 1969, this annual juried event features the work of fine…
Now with updated visual effects, the breathtaking "Passport to the Universe" reveals the wonders of our universe in a way never before possible in a planetarium, and brings this New York show to Gainesville! Narrated by two-time Academy Award winner Tom…
Oasis in Space (2022) is a startling and beautiful voyage through the Universe, the Milky Way galaxy and our Solar System, in search of water ... and water worlds like Earth. We begin by exploring Earth, with its vast oceans and plentiful…
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in…
Weather: Wonders & Mysteries Revealed is a full dome show explores the multitude of fascinating weather phenomena found on planet Earth. Everything weather related is explored in this fulldome presentation; from hurricanes and tornadoes, to precipitation and cloud types to the…
Tales of the Maya Skies is a digital fulldome show that immerses the audience in Mayan astronomy, art and culture through a custom score and visuals. Produced by Chabot Space & Science Center, Tales of the Maya Skies inspires and educates through its…
The sequel to "Polaris: The Space Submarine and the Mystery of the Polar Night" is finally at the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium! Vladimir, a polar bear and James, a penguin, travel into space aboard the Polaris to study polar aurorae.…
Horizons of the Future is a fantastic journey into possibility! This comfortable, elevating fulldome work winds through endless immersive landscapes and constantly evolving scenery accompanied by downtempo (pulsing, relaxing and ambient) music. This gentle immersive journey accompanies viewers into a state of timeless…
Join the Horticulturalists and Artists of Adult Education and get your garden going strong! Organically grown plants and related plant art available outside Building P (Northwest Campus) on Wednesday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. This is a cash-only…
The Santa Fe College (SF) Art Gallery hosts the annual Student Art Show beginning Friday, April 19 and running until Friday, May 3. You can find the SF Gallery in Building M, Room 147 on the Northwest Campus at 3000 NW 83…
Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as he takes you on a personally guided tour of our night sky, using our GOTO Chronos Space Simulator. Florida Skies…
Dubbed "a masterclass in farce," Noises Off! is a theatrical tour de force featuring a manic group of second-rate actors racing against the clock to open a play called Nothing On. Chaos abounds both onstage and backstage with a set…
One of the most popular Pink Floyd albums has been given the 'Music 360' treatment. Music 360: Pink Floyd - The Wall transports you into the world of this most popular album using immersive computer generated graphics. It's a show…
Santa Fe College will host basketball and volleyball clinics for Bradford County students on April 20, 2024 at the Bradford High School Gym. Boys and Girls Basketball – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saints men’s basketball head coach Chris Mowry, women’s…
From the far reaches of outer space, from the bright orange planet Zula, comes the Zula Patrol! Based on the highly-acclaimed Zula Patrol TV series www.zula.com airing on PBS affiliates nationwide, Zula Patrol: Under the Weather is a must-see for…
The modern hunt for exoplanets is an adventure that began in the 20th century. It continues today as astronomers use both ground- and space-based observatories to find planets around other stars. Ultimately, this great age of discovery could lead to…
Join us for an annual celebration of the most widely acclaimed planetarium production in the world! 'Jack Horkheimer's Child of the Universe' - (an original production of the Miami Space Transit Planetarium in 1972, digitally converted to be performed on…
Dubbed "a masterclass in farce," Noises Off! is a theatrical tour de force featuring a manic group of second-rate actors racing against the clock to open a play called Nothing On. Chaos abounds both onstage and backstage with a set…
Horizons of the Future is a fantastic journey into possibility! This comfortable, elevating fulldome work winds through endless immersive landscapes and constantly evolving scenery accompanied by downtempo (pulsing, relaxing and ambient) music. This gentle immersive journey accompanies viewers into a state of timeless…
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and…
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and…
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and…
The 2024 Research in Undergraduate Education (RUE) Festival highlights research being done by current SF students. Students create posters about their research and will have a chance to present these posters to SF faculty and their peers. This event takes…
Santa Fe College and the Latina Women’s League are teaming up to host a series of engaging conversations. These discussions are designed to help students, faculty, staff and the Gainesville community learn more about Latin American History, Culture and Arts.…
Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as he takes you on a personally guided tour of our night sky, using our GOTO Chronos Space Simulator. Florida Skies…
Dubbed "a masterclass in farce," Noises Off! is a theatrical tour de force featuring a manic group of second-rate actors racing against the clock to open a play called Nothing On. Chaos abounds both onstage and backstage with a set…
One of the most popular Pink Floyd albums has been given the 'Music 360' treatment. Music 360: Pink Floyd - The Wall transports you into the world of this most popular album using immersive computer generated graphics. It's a show…
From the far reaches of outer space, from the bright orange planet Zula, comes the Zula Patrol! Based on the highly-acclaimed Zula Patrol TV series www.zula.com airing on PBS affiliates nationwide, Zula Patrol: Under the Weather is a must-see for…
The modern hunt for exoplanets is an adventure that began in the 20th century. It continues today as astronomers use both ground- and space-based observatories to find planets around other stars. Ultimately, this great age of discovery could lead to…
Mars One Thousand One is an immersive cinematic experience that follows an international crew of astronauts that is about to embark on the first interplanetary journey in history, the first manned mission to the surface of Mars. Reporter Miles O’Brien is reporting live…
Dubbed "a masterclass in farce," Noises Off! is a theatrical tour de force featuring a manic group of second-rate actors racing against the clock to open a play called Nothing On. Chaos abounds both onstage and backstage with a set…
Horizons of the Future is a fantastic journey into possibility! This comfortable, elevating fulldome work winds through endless immersive landscapes and constantly evolving scenery accompanied by downtempo (pulsing, relaxing and ambient) music. This gentle immersive journey accompanies viewers into a state of timeless…
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and…
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and…
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and…
Join James Albury, host of "The Sky Above Us" and former co-host of the PBS TV Show "Star Gazers" as he takes you on a personally guided tour of our night sky, using our GOTO Chronos Space Simulator. Florida Skies…
