Katherine Liccardo, left and Matt Consul performing at the 2022 Stargazing event at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm in Somerville. Submitted photo

SOMERVILLE — Pumpkin Vine Family Farm at 217 Hewett Road will host Music & the Spheres, an immersive experience of music and astronomy from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, July 15. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and find a perfect place on the special event lawn. Enjoy the beauty of the sky as the sun slides into darkness over the hills and the dark skies bloom.

The evening will start with music performed by Katherine Liccardo on fiddle and Matt Consul on mandolin/fiddle. Other musical guests to be announced. They will take everyone on a musical journey of traditional celtic fiddle music and original tunes inspired by nature, according to a news release from Kelly Payson-Roopchand, owner.

Later, everyone can gather around a small campfire from 8:30-9:30 p.m. for the smoky social hour to meet neighbors in a mosquito-safe zone. Marshmallows and twigs will be provided, or one can bring their own snacks. Storytelling is encouraged.

Deep sky observations start at 9:30 p.m. Using a massive 14-inch Newtonian Reflector Telescope eyepiece, Rebecca Spitz and Laatsch, director of the Versant Power Astronomy Center, will take one on a comprehensive tour of the night sky and will leave the experience with a deeper understanding of how every object in the Universe is intimately connected …  including oneself.

The event is free and open to the public, however donations to the musicians and astronomer are encouraged — if one is able – with a suggested donation of $15 for each portion, or $30 for the evening. A total of 100% of a donation goes to support these talented professionals and enables the farm to bring them to this beautiful site and keep it accessible for all.

For more information, visit pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com, email info@pumpkinvinefamilyfarm.com or call Payson-Roopchand at 207-549-3096.

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