Dark Energy and the Runaway Universe January 28, 2010

Dr. Alex Filippenko, one of the world’s most highly cited astronomers, will present Dark Energy and the Runaway Universe featuring his observations of very distant exploding stars, which show that the expansion of the Universe is now speeding up, rather than slowing down due to gravity as expected. Over the largest distances, our Universe seems to be dominated by a repulsive “dark energy,” often considered to be the most important unsolved problem in physics.

Filippenko has been recognized by several major prizes including election to the National Academy of Sciences in 2009, and currently serves as Professor of Astronomy at the UC Berkeley, where he has been voted the “Best Professor” on campus 6 times.

Tickets are $30, $12 for students 21 and under and are available by calling 925-373-6800 or visiting www.bankheadtheater.org.

Dine and Discover at Eddie Papa’s Restaurant With the Savory Science Menu
Eddie Papa’s restaurant is offering a special prix fixe dinner before the event in honor of Dr. Alex Filippenko, which focuses on scientific methods of cooking.

Main course selections include Salmon en Papillote (a method of cooking in which the food is folded into parchment paper and baked), Sous Vide Short Ribs (Sous Vide is French for “under vacuum”, cooking at low temperatures for a long period of time in order to maintain the integrity of the ingredients), and Chic Pea and Sweet Potato Stew. The featured desert is a black and white crème brulee.

There will be one seating from 5:30pm-7pm.

Eddie Papa’s is located directly across from the Bankhead Theatre at 2417 First Street in Livermore, California. For reservations call: 925-373-6650.

Official Website: http://www.bankheadtheater.org