"Legacy of the Invisible" Event Rescheduled Due to Weather Concerns

By Abigail Harrison, DHI Communications Coordinator

Due to ongoing rainy weather conditions, Downtown Huntsville, Inc. (DHI) is rescheduling the “Legacy of the Invisible” celebratory event. The event will now take place on August 16, still happening at 6 pm at the corner of Clinton Avenue and Washington Street.

The "Legacy of the Invisible" event celebrates Huntsville’s newest art installation, "No Straight Lines," which pays tribute to Huntsville's rich scientific legacy in astrophysics. The artwork highlights the groundbreaking discoveries made possible by Huntsville scientists and engineers, inspired by the 2017 detection of merging neutron stars in galaxy NGC 4993.

The piece depicts a neutron star merger, a pivotal event in the evolution of scientific understanding of the universe. Remarkably, the event depicted in the artwork was discovered on August 17, 2017. The rescheduled celebration will honor seven years of this groundbreaking discovery.

The “Legacy of the Invisible” program will feature remarks from NASA scientists and Arts Huntsville, offering insights into the artwork's inspiration and significance. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the artist, Float, whose creativity brings science to life through his art.

In conjunction with the artwork celebration, Downtown Huntsville, Inc. invites the community to join the Downtown Huntsville Art Walk, starting at 5 pm. The Art Walk is a free event offering live music, yard games, kid-friendly activities, and a chance to explore offerings from over 50 local vendors in open entertainment districts.

“We are excited to celebrate the incredible contributions of Huntsville’s scientific community through this new public artwork,” said Rob Buddo, President and CEO of DHI. “We are delighted that despite the weather necessitating a schedule change, the rescheduled event on August 16 falls perfectly in time to celebrate the 7-year anniversary of the event that inspired the art.”

Funding for "No Straight Lines" was generously provided by Jacobs Space Exploration Group. The project was managed by Arts Huntsville in collaboration with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. The artwork stands as a testament to Huntsville's enduring legacy in pushing the boundaries of human knowledge.