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National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark

Grades 5-12

National Geographic Live: Earth After Dark

Applause Series

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 · 10 AM Des Moines Civic Center
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Tuesday, November 18, 2025 · 10 AM Des Moines Civic Center
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ABOUT THE SHOW

Grades 5-12

Get ready to explore the wonders of the night sky with photographer Babak Tafreshi! A National Geographic Explorer, Babak has spent his career capturing breathtaking images of the cosmos and the wildlife that thrives after dark. From the Milky Way to the creatures of the night, his visual stories connect us all through the simple act of looking up.

About Babak Tafreshi
Babak Tafreshi blends art and science to tell incredible stories through photography and cinematography. As the creator of The World At Night program, his mission—One People, One Sky—has taken him to nearly 30 countries. A recipient of the prestigious Lennart Nilsson Award and a National Geographic contributor, Babak continues to inspire us to reconnect with the natural world under the stars.

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Earth After Dark: National Geographic Live Speaker Series

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CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS

Science, Social Studies, Media Arts

TEACHER RESOURCES

Teachers will be granted access to supplemental materials to help students prepare for and to reflect on their experience at the theater. Materials are generally available four-six weeks before the performance here: https://www.desmoinesperformingarts.org/education/applause/curriculum-materials

RESERVATION, PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICIES

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Reservation Guidelines

Applause Payment and Cancellation Policies

QUESTIONS

Contact education@dmpa.org or 515-246-2355 with questions about content or the reservation process.