Neil DeGrasse Tyson to Bring THE SEARCH FOR LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE to NJPAC

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and Convention Hall present an evening with famed astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson, the host of the FOX series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey and the PBS series NOVA ScienceNOW, presents The Search for Life in the Universe, an entertaining, family-friendly evening designed to help unravel the mysteries of modern science.

Beginning with Mars, we review the ongoing effort to search for habitable planets, liquid water, and life in the cosmos, culminating in the search for intelligent life, whether or not it already exists on Earth.

On the page, the stage, and on television, Tyson provides easy access to the science that shapes our understanding of the universe. He was the host of FOX TV's Emmy-winning Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (the 21stcentury continuation of Carl Sagan's landmark Cosmos series) as well as two popular PBS series, NOVA ScienceNOW and Origins. He is the author of 13 books, including The New York Times best-sellers Death by Black Hole and Other Cosmic Quandaries and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry.

A frequent guest on The Daily Show and The Colbert Report, Tyson is the head of NYC's world-renowned Hayden Planetarium and a research associate in the Department of Astrophysics at the American Museum of Natural History. He is the recipient of 20 honorary doctorates and the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, the highest award given by NASA to a non-government citizen.

For this event, Tyson will host a multi-media presentation and conduct a Q&A session with audience members.

Tickets to see Neil deGrasse Tyson on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 8:00 PM at NJPAC are available at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office. Tickets to see Neil deGrasse Tyson on Friday, December 15, 2017 8:00 PM at Convention Hall are available here or by calling 732.897.6500.

Convention Hall, along with the adjacent Paramount Theatre and the Grand Arcade connecting the two, is one of the most majestic landmarks in New Jersey. Over the years, this historic entertainment venue has hosted legendary performances by Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, and the Rolling Stones, just to name a few. The Convention Hall extends over the beach and boasts flexible configurations, a large stage area, a spacious arena floor and a capacity of up to 3,600 guests. Tickets can be purchased on ticketmaster.com or the Stone Pony box office. For more information about Convention Hall, visit apboardwalk.com.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, N.J., has the most diverse programming and audience of any performing arts center in the country, and is the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey - where Great Performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state's and the world's best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 8 million visitors (including over 1.6 million children) since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.

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