{"id":429725,"date":"2026-09-08T16:42:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T16:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/429725\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T16:42:45","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T16:42:45","slug":"star-trek-creators-legacy-lives-on-in-el-paso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/429725\/","title":{"rendered":"Star Trek Creator’s Legacy Lives On In El Paso"},"content":{"rendered":"

I don\u2019t know who needs to hear this, but El Paso deserves a space program.<\/p>\n

Okay, not NASA-level rockets launching off Scenic Drive, but we deserve a community that looks up at the night sky with wonder, with pride, and with ambition. And we already\u00a0have\u00a0the perfect launchpad for that dream:\u00a0the Gene Roddenberry Planetarium.<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s open again. It\u2019s running monthly shows,\u00a0for free, and I\u2019m telling you now, we need to show up, pack the house, and keep breathing life into this iconic place. Planetariums aren’t just a dome with stars projected on the ceiling. They are our gateway to the universe, and in a city nicknamed after the Sun with stars all over the place, we should be proud to have a planetarium named after a sci-fi legend!<\/p>\n

\"courtesycourtesy of The Roddenberry Planetariumcourtesy of The Roddenberry PlanetariumRoddenberry Was One of Us\"E.Getty ImagesE. W. Roddenberry<\/p>\n

Gene Roddenberry, the\u00a0creator\u00a0of Star Trek, was born right here in El Paso. The man who imagined a future filled with exploration, unity, and technology that inspired real-life science fiction.<\/p>\n

WHY STAR TREK IS MORE IMPORTANT TO EL PASO THAN YOU THOUGHT<\/a><\/p>\n

And we named our planetarium after him! That\u2019s huge. But let\u2019s be honest, we haven\u2019t treated it like the monument it should be.<\/p>\n

That changes now.<\/p>\n

We need to bring energy, excitement, and community to this place! The Roddenberry should be a place for schools, sure, but also for date nights, family outings, creative events, and stargazing sessions that remind us how small we are\u2026 and how big our dreams can get.<\/p>\n

Monthly Shows Are Just the Beginning\"courtesycourtesy of The Roddenberry Planetariumcourtesy of The Roddenberry Planetarium<\/p>\n

The Planetarium is officially open to the public with multiple showtimes available when it opens its doors. These are high-tech, mind-blowing journeys into the cosmos, made possible by a top-of-the-line DigiStar system and a beautifully renovated space.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re talking immersive, 360-degree visuals. Acoustics that wrap around you like a nebula. And a staff who genuinely want to share the magic of space with you.<\/p>\n

You can find details and reserve your tickets by visiting\u00a0The Planetariums website!<\/a>\u00a0Tickets go fast, so check early and make sure you don\u2019t miss out on the next show.<\/p>\n

But also, bring your ideas. Because this space has the potential to be more than a once-a-month treat. With the right momentum, the Roddenberry could become a true destination. Imagine live music under the stars. Poetry events. Sci-fi film nights. Public lectures. Community-led science clubs.\u00a0We\u00a0can build this. But first, we have to show up.<\/p>\n

El Paso Is Already a City of Stars\"CourtesyCourtesy of The Roddenberry PlanetariumCourtesy of The Roddenberry Planetarium<\/p>\n

We call ourselves the Sun City, and we have a massive glowing star carved into our mountain that lights up the desert sky. Our identity is literally written in light. So why shouldn\u2019t we lead the way when it comes to bringing space education and starry-eyed inspiration to the people?<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve got the location. We\u2019ve got the name. We\u2019ve got the tech. All we need now is the will.<\/p>\n

So here\u2019s my challenge to you: Go to the show. Talk about it. Post your pics. Ask how you can get involved. Because\u00a0the Roddenberry Planetarium\u00a0<\/a>shouldn’t be treated like\u00a0a relic, it\u2019s a rocket, and with enough community fuel, it\u2019s ready to launch.<\/p>\n

El Paso, let\u2019s shoot for the stars. The star is the symbol of our city, after all!<\/p>\n

Rewind El Paso Has Everything From LaserDisc To Blu-ray<\/p>\n

Retro and vintage media has always been a huge market for collectors, but physical media in general has had a huge popularity boost recently. Rewind El Paso has a massive collection of physical media from all eras and has even made VHS versions of modern films. <\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Grizz<\/p>\n

Verso Cafe In El Paso Is Made By Artists For Artists <\/p>\n

Verso Cafe is a space that hosts events almost every night of the week and supports local artists of all kinds while serving great coffee and great food. <\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Grizz<\/p>\n

El Paso’s Monthly Movie Loteria Is A Gem For Movie Lovers<\/p>\n

Movie Loteria is a monthly loteria game combined with movie trivia, hosted by two movie lovers just trying to do something fun for the community. The custom loteria cards are hand drawn by host and local artist, Pablo Adriel Martinez or The Pablam. Pablo and Carlos create trivia questions around new themes every month and invite the community for a fun night for movie geeks and movie newbies alike. <\/p>\n

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