To highlight the show, in honor of Black History Month RVCC will hold a special program, “Exploring the Underground Railroad Using Codes,” Saturdays, February 18 and 25. Families may stop by to participate in the activities anytime between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Recommended for ages 6-12, the activities will focus on the Underground Railroad, a secretive network of people and places that helped thousands of enslaved people move northward as far as Canada to escape slavery. Participants may explore hands-on activities and view displays about nature, codes, and African Americans who have made a difference. Regular Planetarium admission is charged for the Follow the Drinking Gourd show, but there is no charge for the special exhibition and drop-in activities.

Learn to find the Big Dipper and other stars in our night sky. Then, we’ll go back in time to follow a family trying to escape oppression. The Big Dipper guides them through a frightful but rewarding voyage. Sing along with the slaves who used the song of the Drinking Gourd to travel north on foot from Alabama to Canada. Based on Jeanette Winters’ book by the same title, this show describes the astronomy behind the song “Follow the Drinking Gourd.” (Recommended for ages 6-12)

Celebrate Mardi Gras with us and have "4 DAYS OF FUN"! Featuring Classic French Quarter drink specials such as Hurricanes and Sazerac with bar food offerings such as hushpuppies and cajun fied oysters. Partial proceeds to benefit Matheny Medical & Educational Center! From Friday, Feb.17st - Fat Tuesday, Feb.21st we will be celebrating Mardi Gras Verve Style! Friday - Tuesday Fat Tuesday ---------------- Food & Libations Specials of New Orleans and Venice! Gaudy decorations, cheap plastic trinkets Hurricanes and Carnival fare! Party VerveStyle for a great cause!