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Profs and Pints Baltimore presents: “The Webb Telescope and NASA's Next Really Big Thing,” with Ori Fox, deputy project scientist for the Roman Space Telescope at the Space Telescope Science Institute.

[Doors open at 5. The talk starts at 6:30. The room is open seating.]

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is now a household name, having produced spectacular images of the most distant objects in our universe and revolutionized our understanding of what exists beyond our planet. Yet NASA is already far along in thinking about its next really big telescope, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which is expected to launch as early as Fall 2026. With Roman and Webb in the sky at the same time, astrophysics is expected to undergo another revolution.

Learn about the latest developments in both scientific undertakings from Ori Fox, who previously gave an excellent Profs and Pints talk on the Webb telescope, for which he served as an instrument scientist, and now plays a key role in the planning of the Roman telescope at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), the Roman’s science and operations center.

He’ll discuss how the Roman space telescope will be able to survey the sky 1,000 times faster than Hubble, as well as how it will collect near-infrared imaging and spectroscopic data with Hubble-quality resolution and sensitivity over fields of view 200 times greater than the Hubble’s. The Roman’s data will enrich all areas of astrophysics by enabling studies of nearly every class of astronomical object, phenomenon, and environment across the observable universe. The Roman’s scientific goals will include discovering thousands of new planets and pinpointing the source of a mysterious force called Dark Energy that permeates our Universe.

Dr. Fox also will give us a detailed update on tantalizing new images and scientific results from the Webb. They include the discovery of the most distant galaxies ever observed, high-resolution images of extraordinary explosions, and details about far-away exoplanets beyond our wildest imagination.

Listening to him will be a stellar experience. (Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID.)

Image: A rendering of the planned Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.

Members of the singing public are welcome to join Baltimore Choral Arts at Peabody for Brahms' Ein deutsches Requiem. In this unique come-and-sing workshop format, you will be a member of the audience AND a member of the choir.

This free three-day workshop will give you a front row seat as we "pull back the curtain" to share how a major choral-orchestral work is prepared. The skilled students in Peabody's graduate conducting studio, led by Baltimore's own Marin Alsop, will lead the student orchestra through movements of the Requiem as we sing the choral parts to this beloved piece.

Schedule

Wednesday, April 29: 7-9 pm at Grace United Methodist Church

Sunday, May 3: 4-5:30 pm; 6-9 pm at Peabody Institute

Monday, May 4: 7-10 pm at Peabody Institute

Please note that participants are expected to attend all three days of the workshop.

Since touring with Ray Brown in early 2000s, pianist Larry Fuller has built a reputation as one of the hardest-swinging pianists on the scene.

A Yamaha-endorsed, GRAMMY-nominated artist, Fuller honed his craft the 'old school way' - on the bandstand performing in and recording with legendary ensembles: Ray Brown Trio, Jeff Hamilton Trio, John Pizzarelli Quartet.

Harnessing these extraordinary bandstand experiences – Fuller leads the New York City-based Larry Fuller Trio, presenting a musical program consistently praised for its emotive swinging style, monster technique, and program versatility.

At Keystone Korner, expect to hear anything from Stevie Wonder to Oscar Peterson, Wes Montgomery to George Gershwin, Ray Brown to Joni Mitchell, and much more!

“For anyone steeped in jazz music, it just can’t get much better.” — Downbeat Magazine Critic, Mark Sheldon

Larry Fuller, piano
Lorin Cohen, bass
Carmen Intorre, Jr., drums

Since touring with Ray Brown in early 2000s, pianist Larry Fuller has built a reputation as one of the hardest-swinging pianists on the scene. A Yamaha-endorsed, GRAMMY-nominated artist, Fuller honed his craft the 'old school way' - on the bandstand performing in and recording with legendary ensembles: Ray Brown Trio, Jeff Hamilton Trio, John Pizzarelli Quartet, Houston Person Quartet, and as musical director and pianist for Ernestine Anderson. Harnessing these extraordinary bandstand experiences – Fuller leads the New York City-based Larry Fuller Trio. He presents a musical program consistently praised for its emotive swinging style, monster technique, and program versatility. At Keystone Korner, expect to hear anything from Stevie Wonder to Oscar Peterson, Wes Montgomery to George Gershwin, Ray Brown to Joni Mitchell, and much more!

Action Repeat will be an exploration of perpetual motion. Featured choreographers include TU faculty members Vincent Thomas, Caroline Rocher Barnes, Sarah Olson and Robert Kleinendorst and guest artists Thryn Saxon and Hubbard Street Dance. The program also
features the Ballet Repertory class and the Modern Repertory class.

Based on the beloved Newbery Medal- and National Book Award-winning novel—and the hit 2003 film starring Shia LaBeouf, Sigourney Weaver, and Jon Voight—this theatrical adaptation is a thrilling ride for audiences of all ages. When teenager Stanley Yelnats is hit by a pair of falling sneakers, his unlucky family curse strikes again. Wrongly convicted of stealing the sneakers and sent to the mysterious Camp Green Lake, Stanley joins a ragtag group of boys digging endless holes under the blistering sun—all in the name of building character. But as the layers of dirt pile up, so do the secrets buried beneath them. Part mystery, part adventure, and packed with heart, Holes is a wildly imaginative tale about friendship, fate, and the courage it takes to rewrite your story. Holes is “a fast-paced and inventive family show that works on every level” (The Stage).

1999 Newbery Medal
1998 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature
1999 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction

Join us for an evening of exciting and inspired sounds as the improvisation ensembles and the music technology ensembles present their semester's work.

Experience the legendary tale of the Titanic like never before with Titanic: An Immersive Voyage. Featuring more than 300 artifacts, life-sized reconstructed rooms, 3D views, video animations, and state-of-the-art technology, this immersive experience offers a riveting and emotional journey through one of history’s most iconic tragedies. From the ship’s grand construction to its fatal collision with the iceberg, you’ll get to fully immerse yourself in the Titanic's captivating story. Wander through its lavish halls, watch the iceberg appear, and relive the ship’s dramatic final moments in an immersive gallery. Plus, with a virtual reality exploration of the Titanic’s wreck site more than 2.5 miles deep into the ocean, it promises to be a retelling of the Titanic story like no other.

When was the last time you unplugged?

Disconnect, slow down, and rediscover what it means to be present inside the BMA’s historic Spring House, where acclaimed American conceptual artist Rachel Lee Hovnanian presents the Nature Deficit Disorder immersion room this spring. The powerful installation challenges our digital dependence and rekindles our connection to the natural world.

Inspired by journalist Richard Louv’s term “nature deficit disorder,” described as a growing disconnection from nature, often linked to diminished focus and negative moods, Hovnanian transforms the Spring House into a simulated nighttime forest.

“My work has long explored how technology shapes attention, mental health, and human connection. This installation emerged from my observations of society’s growing digital dependence, alongside my own experience of it.” –Rachel Lee Hovnanian
Away from the constant ping of notifications and endless scrolling, surrender your phone, surround yourself with fir trees, and let lantern light guide you. Hear the crunch of leaves beneath your feet and watch the flicker of a campfire casting shadows across the room.

In a world where we check our phones every other minute, Hovnanian invites you to linger for at least five minutes in the immersion room and consider what is lost when we give our attention to apps and devices rather than real-life experiences.

“What do we lose when our lives are constantly mediated by screens? I hope to offer a pause—an invitation to rediscover how it feels to be fully present.” –Rachel Lee Hovnanian