@ The Springs Retreat in Leakey, Texas 692 S. Evergreen St. Leakey TX 78873
Press Release From Keep it Real Beautiful
Come Celebrate the Stars this weekend!
FRIO STAR FEST
Sept. 28, 2024
“Educate the Children”- Real County Public Library Leakey 10:00-12
Astronaut Loral O’Hara Presentation
View Sun w/Telescope and Binoculars
“COME FOR THE CONCERT STAY FOR THE STARS”
@ The Springs Retreat in Leakey, Texas 692 S. Evergreen St. Leakey TX 78873
Presented by The Springs Retreat & Keep It Real Beautiful (KIRB)
“Music Under the Stars”- Opening act 5:30-6:15
Welcome – Nick and Amanda 6:15-6:20
KIRB – Amanda and Patti- Explain KIRB mission
Highlight Night Skies Initiative
Welcome to Astronomy Fair participants
Hill Country Night Skies – Dawn Davies 6:20-6:25
Welcome – Shawn Gray, Real County Commissioner 6:25-6:30
Introduction of Astronaut
Astronaut Appearance- Loral O’Hara 6:30-7:30
An Astronaut’s view from the ISS
Astronaut Meet and Greet and Photo Ops 7:30-9:00
“Music Under the Stars”- Restos & Friends 7:30-9:00
Star Party w/Telescopes – Stars at Night Are Big & Bright 9:00-10:00
ASTRONOMY FAIR EDUCATIONAL TABLES 6 to 9pm
(except during astronaut presentation)
“Skygazing 101”- Arnold Gomez, Terry Berkstresser
“Lighting for Night Sky Protection”- Hill Country Alliance-Dawn Davies
“Astrotourism”- Night Sky Friendly Business- LeAnn Garrison-Sharp, Barbara Baggett
“Astrophotography”- Rob Pettengill, PHD – Austin
Amateur Telescope Making – Michael Robinson
“Night Skies and your Health”- CDHI/Amanda Griffin
“Lights Out Texas” – Bexar Audubon Society
“Keep It Real Beautiful” & “Real County Friends of the Night Sky”- KIRB Board Members
“Educate the Children”- Real County Library Leakey/Kim Chittenden
