Chris Hadfield became a social media sensation during his time aboard the International Space Station and this spring the retired Canadian astronaut will visit North Vancouver to give an inspirational talk.
On April 4, Hadfield will present The Sky is not the Limit at Centennial Theatre. The public can purchase tickets to a meet-and-greet reception at 6 p.m. where Hadfield will address 200 people while they have wine and cheese and portrait photos are taken.
Tickets are also available for Hadfield's Sky is not the Limit address at 8 p.m. to an audience of 650 people. During this talk, he will impart the lessons he's learned throughout his career in the fields of leadership, teamwork, collaboration, science and technology.
Hadfield was the first Canadian to command the International Space Station and was in orbit aboard the station for five months before returning to Earth in May 2013. During his time in space, he shared photos via Twitter and other social media platforms, allowing the world to follow his experience, and attracting the attention of celebrities and media.
The April 4 event is presented by Summit Negotiations and the University of the Fraser Valley. Tickets are available from the Centennial Theatre box office at 604-984-4484 or online at centennialtheatre.com. The cost is $100 for the meet-and-greet only ($75 if also purchasing a ticket to the main event). Tickets for the 8 p.m. address range from $65 to $100.
Funds raised will go toward the launch of the non-profit Summit Negotiations Society and will be used by the University of the Fraser Valley for the establishment of a Conflict and Peace Studies program.
