Adventure back in time with us — 66 MILLION YEARS INTO THE PAST — to experience the moments before, during and after the extinction event that ended the age of dinosaurs! EXPEDITION DINOSAUR: RISE OF THE MAMMALS opens to the public September 27, and will be at Whitaker Center through January 4!
Now is your chance to see Michael Cavanaugh's incredible showmanship live at Sunoco Performance Theater, arriving for the holiday season on December 15, 2025. Heralded as the new voice of the American Rock & Roll Songbook and a charismatic performer and musician made famous for his piano/lead vocals in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out. Handpicked by Billy Joel to star in Movin’ Out, Cavanaugh evokes a style rivaling the Piano Man. He appeared in the show for three years with over 1,200 performances and received multiple accolades. The show culminated in 2003 with both Grammy and Tony award nominations.
Defy gravity and show off the vocals you've perfected on every road trip as we sing along to "Wicked" on October 10 at Whitaker Center! Our costume contest will begin at 4:15 p.m. and the screening begins at 5 p.m.
Join us for the Art of Science Annual Benefit, a spectacular evening celebrating the fusion of creativity and innovation! This premier fundraising event supports Whitaker Center’s mission to inspire curiosity and education in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). Enjoy an elegant night of interactive exhibits, exclusive performances, and stunning artistic displays that highlight the beauty of science. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of discovery and imagination!
In the past half century, humans have punched through the stratosphere, walked on the moon, and lived continuously in orbit. In the coming decades, our unquenchable curiosity will take our species beyond the cradle of Earth to touch the face of another world.
