# Event Details - **Event Name**: “R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE” - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Dive into Buckminster Fuller's wild ideas and secrets about the universe in this epic live event!About this Event“R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE” -- a play by D.W. JACOBS from the life, work, and writings of R. B. Fuller, directed by Kira Rutter, and performed by Jon-Michael Rutter. This one-man show is coming to Carbondale for these special performances in The Varsity Balcony Theater -- at the corner of South Illinois Avenue and Cherry Street, just a couple of blocks east of the Fuller Dome Home! These performances are brought to you in partnership with the Fuller Futures Festival 2026 here at SIU. The play takes the audience on an inspiring journey through the life of one of the 20th century's greatest visionaries and an immensely impactful change agent who helped forge the modern SIU and reshape the world we live in today.Doors and hospitality open one hour prior to each performance. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carbondale/r-buckminster-fuller-the-history-and-mystery-of-the-universe/100001986558307374 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 16.74, max: 21.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Carbondale - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: The Varsity Center - **lat**: 37.7235469 - **long**: -89.21662859999998 - **full address**: The Varsity Center, 418 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: “R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE” - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5a3cf25882f138654bf7adb6a356c9372cfc14e9c19847b1f92a743ff4dd12ac-rimg-w1200-h628-dc797a76-gmir.jpg?v=1775168370 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is “R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE” being held? - **A:** “R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE” takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 02:30 pm at The Varsity Center, 418 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for “R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE”? - **A:** Ticket prices for “R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE” range from USD 17 to USD 22 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission: Pre-saleUSD 17 + USD 2 feeAvailableGeneral Admission - DoorUSD 22 + USD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing “R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE”? - **A:** “R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE” is organized by The Varsity Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** “R. Buckminster Fuller: THE HISTORY (and Mystery) OF THE UNIVERSE” is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carbondale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If “R. 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