Edit by Brice R.
4/11/2008
Students from around the world aren't just attending Yuri's Night parties this year--they're hosting them, too, and Yuri's Night Boulder is one of the largest such events.
Organized by Ryan Kobrick and the rest of CU-SEDS (the University of Colorado chapter of Students for the Exploration and Development of Space), Yuri's Night Boulder is shaping up to be a daylong celebration of space with events for all ages. The program begins at CU's Fiske Planetarium, where free Astronomy Day events are running from noon to 5. Space-related speakers, exhibits, "Russian Space Pens", and ice cream will be available for this family-friendly event--and when you've had enough of the rush, don't forget about the free massages courtesy of Lifelong Massage!
Following Astronomy Day (from 5-7 PM) will be a free presentation of the classic October Sky, with an autographed copy of Homer Hickam's
Rocket Boys to be raffled off during the movie. Afterwards, live music from mindSpiral and a telescope giveaway will end the festivities at Fiske, running from 7-8:30 PM.
After the sun goes down, make sure to make your way to Trilogy Wine Bar & Lounge (2017 13th St., Boulder), where the club partying begins at 9 PM. Live music will be provided by The Piggies and Other Side of Clearview, and free vodka shots (for 21+ attendees, of course) will be awarded to the best space costumes.
Over 1,000 people are expected to show up for Yuri's Night Boulder, so make sure to stop by and join the fun! For more information, visit http://boulder.yurisnight.net/
Yuri's Night Boulder is co-sponsored by the Secure World Foundation. Other sponsors include the United Government of Graduate Students (UGGS), AGI, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP), Ruby's Diner, Trilogy Wine Bar & Lounge, and Lifelong Massage. Yuri's Night is a program of the Space Generation Advisory Council, an organization dedicated to engaging and developing the next generation of space leaders.