Events Calendar

The Universe And You

June 14, 2023

Join Greg Redfern, an adjunct professor/instructor of astronomy since 1984 and a NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador since 2003, for engaging presentations about outer space! This event takes place in the Calvin Rice Room adjacent to the lobby.

If it is clear after the presentation, guests will see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts.

Sunday Blue Ridge Music Series Concert

July 2, 2023

Join us at Peaks of Otter Lodge for a fantastic series of summer concerts in 2023! On July 2, we welcome Gina and Jason Dilg! The performance will take place from 2pm-4pm. We hope to see you here.

The Sky IS Falling - Space Rocks and You

July 5, 2023

Join Greg Redfern, an adjunct professor/instructor of astronomy since 1984 and a NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador since 2003, for engaging presentations about outer space! This event takes place in the Calvin Rice Room adjacent to the lobby.

Guests will learn about meteorites AND Greg will have real meteorites for them to see including from Mars, Chelyabinsk, Russia and the Moon.

If it is clear after the presentation, guests will see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts.

The Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater - The Inside Story of Virginia's Largest Impact Crater

August 2, 2023

Join Greg Redfern, an adjunct professor/instructor of astronomy since 1984 and a NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador since 2003, for engaging presentations about outer space! This event takes place in the Calvin Rice Room adjacent to the lobby.

The world's 7th largest known impact crater is under the Chesapeake Bay at Cape Charles, VA; hear the inside story. Extremely rare geological samples from within CBIC will be available for viewing by our guests.

If it is clear after the presentation, guests will see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts.

Sunday Blue Ridge Music Series Concert

August 6, 2023

Join us at Peaks of Otter Lodge for a fantastic series of summer concerts in 2023! On August 6, we welcome Indian Run Stringband! The performance will take place from 2pm-4pm. We hope to see you here.

Sunday Blue Ridge Music Series Concert

September 3, 2023

Join us at Peaks of Otter Lodge for a fantastic series of summer concerts in 2023! The performing artist will be announced shortly, but mark your calendar now for this date! The performance will take place from 2pm-4pm. We hope to see you here.

The Future of US Human Spaceflight

September 6, 2023

Join Greg Redfern, an adjunct professor/instructor of astronomy since 1984 and a NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador since 2003, for engaging presentations about outer space! This event takes place in the Calvin Rice Room adjacent to the lobby.

Learn where NASA is headed, literally, with new manned spacecraft and rockets to launch the next generation of American astronauts.

If it is clear after the presentation, guests will see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts.

JWST - NASA's Successor to Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

October 4, 2023

Join Greg Redfern, an adjunct professor/instructor of astronomy since 1984 and a NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador since 2003, for engaging presentations about outer space! This event takes place in the Calvin Rice Room adjacent to the lobby.

The 2021 space telescope successor to HST seen up close and personal with latest pics and info direct from NASA.

If it is clear after the presentation, guests will see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts.