The Clay Center Observatory will host an exciting, free public event — a unique combination of astronomy and music — on Saturday, April 27, at 7:00PM. A meteorite from February’s once-a-century meteor blast in Russia will be on display, and Music from Copland House, a leading New York-based repertory ensemble, will perform Celestial Harmonies, an evening of 20th century classical music that explores the heavens and space.

The evening is free of charge to all registered guests, parking is free, children are welcome, and dress is casual. Seating is limited and first-come, first-seated. Register now for free. Doors open at 6:30PM. On the campus of Dexter & Southfield Schools, 20 Newton Street, in Brookline.

Guests will have the opportunity to see one of the first appearances of a meteorite from the legendary Russian explosion and hear classical works by Pulitzer Prize-winner Kevin Putz, Franz Josef Haydn, and other composers. This unique program was created to honor renowned American composer and conductor Aaron Copland, for whom a crater on the planet Mercury, discovered by Clay Center Observatory Director Ron Dantowitz, is named. Also on display will be a Moon rock, a Mars rock, and select pieces from Mr. Copland’s estate in Cortlandt Manor, NY. The evening will include a door-prize drawing for collections of Mr. Copland’s recordings and collectible meteorites!