WWU's Melissa Rice to speak at 'Yuri's Night' celebration April 12

Celebrate humanity's first step into space with Yuri's Night, the global celebration about our past, present, and future in exploration.

The Shakedown in downtown Bellingham is sponsoring a Yuri's Night party, featuring live music by the aptly-named Space Band, a talk by WWU Mars Scientist Dr. Melissa Rice, Russian dance music by DJ Amante, and a space trivia contest by Casey Dreier of the global nonprofit The Planetary Society.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students. 21+.

Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. More info: https://www.shakedownbellingham.com/event/1672053-yuris-night-spaceband-bellingham/

This will be a very fun event, and very accessible for everyone. Bring a friend (or two!).