# Stars and Stories — Planetarium 60th Anniversary Shows

> Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Where: UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium, 1900 E Kenwood Blvd #139, Milwaukee, WI 53211
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: free
- Organizer: UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium
- Official page: https://uwm.edu/planetarium/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

To mark the planetarium's 60th anniversary, director Dr. Jean shares favorite highlights from more than 20 years running the dome, with planetarium stories and indoor stargazing of the night sky. Choose the 2:00 or 3:00 p.m. show.

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