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Aires Above Ground Presents: The Backbone of Night

EVENT INFORMATION

Join Aires Above Ground at the Scobee Education Center on the campus of San Antonio College for an evening celebrating the night sky and the work being done by the International Dark-Sky Association. There will a world premiere of contemporary classical music by local composer Dan Cook; a showing of the award-winning documentary The City Dark by Ian Cheney; artwork available from the Design Director of the Voyager Golden Record, Jon Lomberg; astrophotography by SKYGLOW Project; informational displays from the International Dark-Sky Association; and curated treats from Tim The Girl catering. Proceeds from this event go to help support the Texas Chapter of the International Dark-Sky Association.

The Backbone of Night is an official DREAMWEEK 2019 event.

LOCATION & PARKING

Physically located approximately one block east of the intersection of San Pedro Ave. and West Park Street. Enter campus east on W. Park Ave. Look for the large blue Charlie Cheever Jr Star Tower across Lot 21 to your left.

***Newly released free parking available***

San Antonio College has recently updated their construction schedule and has released LOT 21 for use for this event. This is the closest parking option and is directly across from the Scobee Education Center

Free parking will also be available in Lots 19, 23, and in the garage just behind the Center.

A detailed parking map is available at airesaboveground.com

TICKET PRICING LEVELS

There are two admission levels. Each general admission includes a single entry into our raffle held during the film's intermission. Each general+donor admission includes five entries into the raffle. Additional entries will be available on site for $10.00 each.

RAFFLE & PRIZE INFORMATION

Raffle prizes will include:

(1) A signed and framed print of "The Backbone of Night" by Jon Lomberg. Jon Lomberg painted this image at the suggestion of Carl Sagan, who later used it as the title graphic for an episode of the television series COSMOS.

(2) A signed and framed print of "The Ocean Planet" by Herb Kane & Jon Lomberg. The artists have collaborated in a portrait of the Pacific Ocean seen from space. Islands are sprinkled through the sea like the stars dotting the night sky.

(3) The conductor's baton and autographed performance score of the chamber symphony "The Backbone of Night" by Dan Cook. The baton is manufactured by Mollard and features an engraving that reads "Aires Above Ground: The Backbone of Night." The baton is constructed with a Pau Ferro handle and carbon fiber body. Pau Ferro was recently selected by Fender to use as a replacement source for their guitar's rosewood fretboards. Pau Ferro wood is CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) certified.

ABOUT US

Aires Above Ground is an art and advocacy project in San Antonio, TX. Our events combine world premieres of works by local composers, visual arts presentations, curated dining experiences, and social and environmental advocacy - all in unique venues specially chosen for each event.

STATEMENT OF TRANSPARENCY

It is our goal to raise a minimum of $1000.00 for the Texas Chapter of IDA. All proceeds from ticket sales will go towards this goal after event costs. Some participants have donated their services for this event. If you purchase a general admission ticket, a part of your purchase will go towards our goal. If you purchase a general+donor admission ticket, a part of your general admission and 100% of the donor amount ($25.00) will go towards our goal. 100% of the proceeds from purchasing additional raffle tickets will go towards our goal. An announcement will be made after the event stating how much we were able to raise in total. Thank you for supporting our efforts, and we hope you enjoy the evening.