Stargazing in the Spotlight
Before founding Stargazer Events, our team co-created Starparty Silverlake — a beloved community stargazing experience held right on the sidewalks of Los Angeles’ vibrant Silverlake neighborhood. What began as a grassroots effort to bring astronomy to the streets has grown into a nationally recognized event—featured by NBC News and the LA Times—for its unique blend of science, wonder, and local connection. With telescopes pointed skyward and neighbors gathering curbside, Starparty Silverlake proves that even in the heart of a city, the universe can feel just a little closer. That same passion for inspiring curiosity through the stars continues with Stargazer Events in both California and New York.
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Hope in the Darkness Documentary
In 2024, Stargazer Events co-founder Cassondra Holmes joined an international effort to bring telescopes and astronomy education to students in war-affected areas of Ukraine.
The journey was captured in an upcoming documentary called Hope in the Darkness- that highlights the resilience of young dreamers, the power of science outreach, and how moments of awe—even in darkness—can illuminate a path forward.
The film showcases Cassondra's work with the nonprofit Astronomy for Equity and her mission to make the universe accessible to all, no matter the circumstances.