Yuri's Night Seattle 2004

Come help Seattle celebrate the first human in space

This year Seattle joins a global grassroots network of people who have
rediscovered an inspiration for hope in our common future in space.

Yuri's Night Seattle is part of a worldwide celebration to mark the
anniversary of the first human space flight by Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin
on April 12, 1961.

On April 12, Seattle space buffs will be gathering at the Space Needle
(where else?) for cocktails, munchies and a techno dance party. There
will also be a space costume contest with fabulous prizes! The event
runs from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Yuri's Night 2004 organizers around the globe are planning 45 parties
in 21 countries.

Yuri's Night Seattle brings together a cross-section of enthusiasts;
science fiction writers; scientists and engineers who have worked on
NASA's exploration efforts and shuttles; innovators in private
industry; and anyone with a passion for the potential of space.

Keynote speaker will be Donna Shirley, former manager of NASA JPL's
Mars Exploration Program and director of the Experience Science Fiction
Museum, slated to open this summer. Other notable guests include SF
author Greg Bear, winner of the Hugo and Nebula awards, and scientist
Jordin Kare, a pioneer in laser launch technology.

Tickets are $25 for students; $35 for non-students. Tickets are
available at the Yuri's Night website at
http://www.yurisnight.net/seattle