# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lasers and Lightsabers: From Fusion Energy to Movie Magic
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a dynamic, visually rich presentation blending cutting-edge science with behind‑the‑scenes storytelling from the world of filmmaking. 🚀🎬

In “Lasers and Lightsabers,” our guest speaker, Brian Lindow, draws on years of experience at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and nearly a decade working at Skywalker Ranch to create an unforgettable program for audiences of all ages.

This 45–60 minute presentation begins with a short segment from CBS’s 60 Minutes highlighting the breakthrough of fusion ignition at the National Ignition Facility (NIF)—a project the speaker personally contributed to. From there, attendees will explore the history of the lab, its mission, and daily life inside a major national research facility.

The “Lightsabers” portion of the presentation brings attendees inside the iconic Skywalker Ranch, with photos, stories, and insider perspectives by Brian from years working with George Lucas and contributing to the filmmaking process.

The presentation concludes with a hands‑on science showcase 🧪, where attendees can examine real props including:

• a giant salt crystal 🧂
• laser targets 🎯
• aerogel — the world’s lightest manmade material ☁️

Everyone is invited to hold the aerogel and explore the science materials up close at the end of the session. 👋🔍

Free and open to the public.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sturgeon-bay/lasers-and-lightsabers-from-fusion-energy-to-movie-magic/200029922249147
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Sturgeon Bay
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Crossroads at Big Creek
- **lat**: 44.834259599361
- **long**: -87.344929585291
- **full address**: Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-3708, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Lasers and Lightsabers: From Fusion Energy to Movie Magic
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2cfb66d94cfacf1094b83164925c6933bc76130c63f6fe64a31cdf6be14dfe5f-rimg-w1200-h675-dc021a30-gmir?v=1775835347

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lasers and Lightsabers: From Fusion Energy to Movie Magic being held?
  - **A:** Lasers and Lightsabers: From Fusion Energy to Movie Magic takes place on Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Crossroads at Big Creek, 2041 Michigan St, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-3708, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lasers and Lightsabers: From Fusion Energy to Movie Magic?
  - **A:** Lasers and Lightsabers: From Fusion Energy to Movie Magic is organized by Crossroads at Big Creek.

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