2024 was an incredible year featuring three major astronomical events for astronomers. These are jaw dropping sights that don’t happen that often, and to have these bucket list items appear right in our backyards is very rare. Our astronomers are constantly watching the skies and recording these special happenings year-round. We will revisit these three unique events and tell the backstory of how they occur and what we do to capture them in stunning detail. While most people sleep, the Universe unfolds a beautiful tableau during the night.

Presenter: For the past 20 years, Dwight Dulsky of the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association has worked on school and community outreach programming among numerous regional organizations teaching children and adults about the wonders of the night sky. Most recently, with the Astronomical Society of the Pacific providing Solar Eclipse safety information in 2024.

Experience the thrill of Irish dance, showcasing fast footwork, rhythmic beats, and vibrant tradition. Watch skilled dancers bring Irish culture to life with dazzling steps and dynamic choreography.

Presenter: Rosemarie Timoney started teaching in the Philadelphia area in 1961. She loves to promote Irish culture through dance and laughter.

A discussion of the important role of Philadelphia in the origin and growth of the circus in America. The presentation focuses John Bill Ricketts’ first circus in the colonial era and Adam Forepaugh’s great nineteenth century show.

Presenter: John Shepherd is a familiar face at the Upper Dublin Library.  A life-long student of history, he specializes in military/diplomatic history and the story of the circus in America.