Sometimes, a little distance is all you need to see things in a brand new way.
For astronaut Terry Virts, his newfound perspective was from the International Space Station (ISS), where he installed the Cupola module, granting an unprecedented 360-degree view from the station. When he later became the commander of the ISS, Virts made good use of the Cupola, taking more photographs than any astronaut who came before him. Many of those images were later used in the National Geographic book View From Above and IMAX film A Beautiful Planet, but to hear Virts tell it, no photo can capture the perfect shade of blue from a sunrise viewed from outer space.
National Geographic Live speakers share their journeys of exploration from being on assignment around the world. Illustrated with award-winning photography and video, each evening concludes with a speaker-led audience Q&A session.
For its seventh season at the Kauffman Center, National Geographic Live features underwater photographer Brian Skerry (Jan. 9); wildlife photographer Florian Schulz (Feb. 6); marine biologist/photographer Cristina Mittermeier (March 6); and NASA astronaut Terry Virts (May 1). Photographer Pete McBride and writer/filmmaker Kevin Fedarko close the 2018 series with a special engagement event on June 5.
The 2018 National Geographic Live series in Kansas City is generously sponsored by Teresa and Tom Walsh.
Season subscriptions for the 2018 National Geographic Live series go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017. Single tickets go on sale Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. Visit kauffmancenter.org or call the box office at (816) 994-7222 for more information.
Phone: 816-994-7222
Email: contact@kauffmancenter.org
2018/05/01 - 2018/05/01
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108
An experience at the Kauffman Center begins the moment you arrive, with a convenient, well-lit parking garage, owned and operated by the City of Kansas City, Missouri. The garage is directly attached to the Kauffman Center just south of the building with multiple access points to surrounding streets.
Garage parking passes and valet parking passes are available in advance for most events. Please note that if the garage is full patrons without a pre-paid pass will not be able to park in the Arts District Garage. Additional information about parking is available at kauffmancenter.org/the-center/directions-parking.