This fast paced, live podcast-style event explores iconic soundscapes through curated film clips, discussions on innovative techniques, and exclusive insights into cinematic sound design. Designed for film professionals as well as enthusiasts, INDEPTH Live! makes abstract sound concepts accessible and entertaining for all attendees.

Larger than life puppet light show. Recommended for all ages, but please note that theatre will turn completely dark once the performance begins so that you can see the lit characters and props.

Lightwire Theater brings a classic tale to the modern stage utilizing light, music, and technology. Lined with electroluminescent wire, the beloved story of The Ugly Duckling plays out on stage through a cutting-edge blend of puppetry and dance. Based in New Orleans, this internationally traveling theater production is a unique and truly incredible experience.

Step out with us onto the fog-shrouded moors of England with this spine-tingling mystery that can only be solved by the legendary Sherlock Holmes and trusted companion, Dr. Watson. They must investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, rumored to be the victim of a supernatural and savage hound. As they uncover chilling secrets and dark family histories, Holmes must use razor-sharp intellect to solve a case where logic and superstition collide. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience—where mystery, suspense, and Aquila’s trademark excellence are sure to leave you on the edge of your seat.

Step out with us onto the fog-shrouded moors of England with this spine-tingling mystery that can only be solved by the legendary Sherlock Holmes and trusted companion, Dr. Watson. They must investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, rumored to be the victim of a supernatural and savage hound. As they uncover chilling secrets and dark family histories, Holmes must use razor-sharp intellect to solve a case where logic and superstition collide. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience—where mystery, suspense, and Aquila’s trademark excellence are sure to leave you on the edge of your seat.

Step out with us onto the fog-shrouded moors of England with this spine-tingling mystery that can only be solved by the legendary Sherlock Holmes and trusted companion, Dr. Watson. They must investigate the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville, rumored to be the victim of a supernatural and savage hound. As they uncover chilling secrets and dark family histories, Holmes must use razor-sharp intellect to solve a case where logic and superstition collide. Don’t miss this unforgettable theatrical experience—where mystery, suspense, and Aquila’s trademark excellence are sure to leave you on the edge of your seat.

About the Series: ‍Science on Screen creatively pairs film with lively introduction lessons by notable figures from the world of science, technology, and medicine.

About the film: Three brilliant African-American women at NASA -- Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson -- serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world.

About the Speaker: K. Renee Horton, Ph.D. is a renowned advocate for full inclusion in STEM and a leading voice in STEM education and outreach.

About the Series: ‍Science on Screen creatively pairs film with lively introduction lessons by notable figures from the world of science, technology, and medicine.

About the film: In Earth's future, a global crop blight and second Dust Bowl are slowly rendering the planet uninhabitable.

About the Speaker: Dr. Brian O’Reilly is the liaison between the U.S. based LIGO laboratory and the LIGO-India project. They intend to build a third LIGO observatory in India, which will come online in the early 2030s.

With over 60 minutes of non-stop magical fun, Family Magic is specifically designed to entertain and engage audiences of all ages. Bill Blagg’s unique blend of comedy, audience participation, and mind-bending magic will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Bill’s comedy-filled, action-packed, presentation is highly interactive and makes science fun and exciting! Students will use the Scientific Method to levitate one of their teachers in mid-air and even learn how the science of reflection can make their homework magically disappear! In addition, Bill even performs some of his mind-blowing, grand-scale illusions with a scientific twist!

NATCHEZ captures an unsettling clash between history and memory in a small Mississippi town; a layered mosaic of people contending with the weight of the past in a place where it is always present. Equal parts amusing and disturbing, we journey through an antebellum tourist destination at a crossroads as it grapples with a deeply troubled history that is so thoroughly ingrained in its present, we’re left to wonder if it’s actually past at all

Recommended for grades 4th-12th. Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, founded by the acclaimed artist Carlota Santana in 1983, is a leading force in promoting flamenco in the U.S. Santana has created over 25 original works and is known for her passion and dedication to the art form. Santana’s work, including the 100 Years of Flamenco in New York exhibit, has earned her numerous awards, solidfying her legacy in flamenco.

Ms. Myernick retired as a First Soloist in 2014 and transitioned into teaching shortly thereafter at the Houston Ballet Academy. In her current role as Principal Instructor, she oversees the school’s contemporary program, represents the Academy at national and international dance events, and serves as a primary coach for Houston Ballet II. As a repetiteur she has staged works by Artistic Director Stanton Welch, as well as ballets by choreographers Christopher Bruce, Ilya Kozadayev, Garrett Smith, and Alice Topp.

In addition to her teaching, Ms. Myernick has lectured and led workshops within the local community through Houston Ballet’s Education and Community Engagement programs and various nonprofit organizations, including Hope Stone Inc.  She married her husband, Kyle Kubin, in 2012. Together, they live in the Houston Heights with their two children, Edie and Leo.

About Science on Screen: creatively pairs film with lively introduction lessons by notable figures from the world of science, technology, and medicine.

About the film: After a painful breakup, Clementine (Kate Winslet) undergoes a procedure to erase memories of her former boyfriend Joel (Jim Carrey) from her mind. When Joel discovers that Clementine is going to extremes to forget their relationship, he undergoes the same procedure and slowly begins to forget the woman that he loved.

About the Speaker: Emily M. Elliott, PhD., is a Professor of Psychology at Louisiana State University. Throughout her career, she has studied the theoretical underpinnings of working memory and attention, as well as how attention and memory interact.