Moon Dinner Series: "The Sun and the Moon"
- Paikka: Santa Cruz, CA
- Tuotekoodi: MOONAUG25
Moon Dinner Series
An annual dinner series celebrating the scientific wonder of our moon, sun, universe and beyond. Enjoy a chef curated dinner, wine pairings, and discussion with astronomy and planetary science educators from UC Santa Cruz followed by a telescope viewing.
Dinner #1: "The Sun and the Moon"
Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Location: Chaminade Resort & Spa
Pricing: $93.07 per person (including gratuity & tax)
All ages welcome. Non-alcohol beverages available.
Plated Menu:
(Menu subject to change. Please note dietary restrictions in 'Special Requirements' as you check out.)Course 1
Heirloom Tomato-Burrata Salad | Stone Fruit | Crouton | XO Sherry Reduction | Basil-Citrus Gin
Wine Pairing: J. Lohr Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Course 2
Wild Mushroom Ravioli | Local Halibut | Miso | Charred Leek
Wine Pairing: Storrs Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2021
Course 3
"Dark Side" Chocolate-Pineapple Tarte Tatin | Salted Caramel
Wine Pairing: Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Program: Educator Pranvera Hyseni will discuss her research on asteroids, comets and meteorites while sharing samples of moon rocks and meteorites, followed by an open conversation, Q&A and telescope viewing.
Presenter Bio: Pranvera Hyseni is a PhD student in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at UC Santa Cruz. Renowned for her pioneering work in advocating for STEM education worldwide, she is the founder of Astronomy Outreach of Kosovo (AOK) - the largest non-profit outreach program in Eastern Europe. AOK impacts the lives of over 25,000 people annually, and her exceptional contributions to the field have earned her recognition as one of the five most influential women in the Republic of Kosovo. Hyseni's PhD research involves studies of organic compositions of hydrated asteroids and cometary surfaces through advanced spectroscopy techniques and meteorite samples in the lab.
