The Herrett Center for Arts & Science

Upcoming Special Events

All events listed are free to the public unless otherwise noted, made possible by the Herrett Center, the College of Southern Idaho, the Associated Students of CSI, the CSI Foundation, or as listed. Please join us!

  • June
    • Hagerman Fossil Beds Star Party Solar Viewing - Centennial Observatory
      • June 22, 2019  2:00 PM - 8:30 PM

        Solar viewing (weather permitting) and hands-on activities at the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument Visitors' Center. Free admission.

    • Hagerman Fossil Beds Star Party night sky orientation - Centennial Observatory
      • June 22, 2019  8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

        At the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument visitors' center.  Free admission.

    • Hagerman Fossil Beds Star Party telescope viewing - Centennial Observatory
      • June 22, 2019  9:45 PM - 12:00 AM

        At the Oregon Trail Overlook, Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. Jupiter, Saturn, deep-sky targets on a moonless night.  Weather permitting.

    • Primitive Skills for Modern Man: Beginning Flintknapping - Herrett Center Museum
      • June 25, 2019  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

        Learn the ins and outs of breaking rock in this exciting workshop! Assemble your own tool kit, learn some flintknapping lingo, and create simple flaked obsidian tools. Through hands-on instruction and live demonstrations, this workshop will focus on the creation and recognition of expedient stone tools by the beginning flintknapper. Knapping safety will be emphasized for all students. Includes all materials and lunch on Saturday.

        This class meets for three sessions: Tuesday, June 25th and Friday, June 28th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM; and Saturday, June 29th from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

        Minimum age: 12 (participants under 18 must be accompanied by a paid adult)

        Class limit: 12

        Fee: $50


  • July
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