Astronaut Anne McClain and the Spokane Symphony, St. Stephens

Astronaut Anne McClain had a busy Sunday in her native city of Spokane, first celebrating space with the Spokane Symphony Orchestra at the Fox Theater for "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing," and later spent the evening delivering a presentation to local youngsters at St. Stephens Episcopal Church.

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Sun., Nov. 17, 2019

Astronaut Anne McClain speaks onstage during the Spokane Symphony's "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. McClain was the guest speaker, along with Jose Francisco Salgado who creates visual effects from night and lunar photography, while Roger Kalia conducted the Spokane Symphony Orchestra's music.

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Astronaut and Spokane native Anne McClain poses for a portrait and is seen in the reflection of her dressing room mirror between programming for the Spokane Symphony's "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. McClain returned from space in June, and spoke between musical numbers performed by the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, about her adventures outside of the atmosphere aboard the International Space Station.

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Jose Francisco Salgado, guest speaker in charge of visual effects during the Spokane Symphony's "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" speaks onstage at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Astronaut Anne McClain was the other guest speaker, and Salgado's videos of night and lunar photography played while Roger Kalia conducted the Spokane Symphony Orchestra's music.

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Ella Larsen, age 5, uses augmented reality to interact with an exhibit in the lobby of the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Spokane Symphony's "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" featured astronaut Anne McClain as a guest speaker, along with Jose Francisco Salgado, for an event celebrating space exploration and wonder.

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An augmented reality program is seen to interact with an exhibit in the lobby of the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Spokane Symphony's "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" featured astronaut Anne McClain as a guest speaker, along with Jose Francisco Salgado, for an event celebrating space exploration and wonder.

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One of several boxes in a space exhibit is seen in the lobby of the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Spokane Symphony's "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" featured astronaut Anne McClain as a guest speaker, along with Jose Francisco Salgado, for an event celebrating space exploration and wonder.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Astronaut Anne McClain speaks onstage during the Spokane Symphony's "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. McClain was the guest speaker, along with Jose Francisco Salgado who created the visual effects from night and lunar photography, while Roger Kalia conducted the Spokane Symphony Orchestra's music.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Astronaut Anne McClain speaks onstage during the Spokane Symphony's "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. McClain was the guest speaker, along with Jose Francisco Salgado (also onstage) who created the visual effects from night and lunar photography, while Roger Kalia conducted the Spokane Symphony Orchestra's music.

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Joe Bruce, a solar system ambassador associated with NASA and JPL, teaches guests about space prior to the Spokane Symphony's "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Spokane native and astronaut McClain was the guest speaker, along with Jose Francisco Salgado, for an event celebrating space exploration and wonder.

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Joe Bruce, a solar system ambassador associated with NASA and JPL, shows guests a real meteorite composed of nickel and iron at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Spokane native and astronaut McClain was the guest speaker, along with Jose Francisco Salgado, for an event celebrating space exploration and wonder for Spokane Symphony's "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing."

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Guests observe Smithsonian informational boards about space prior to the Spokane Symphony's "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Spokane native and astronaut McClain was the guest speaker, along with Jose Francisco Salgado, for an event celebrating space exploration and wonder.

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Astronaut and Spokane native Anne McClain poses for a picture with Paige Larsen, 9, backstage between programming for the Spokane Symphony's "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. McClain returned from space in June, and spoke between musical numbers performed by the Spokane Symphony Orchestra, about her adventures outside of the atmosphere aboard the International Space Station.

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Astronaut Anne McClain shakes hands with guest conductor Roger Kalia during Spokane Symphony's "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. McClain was the guest speaker, along with Jose Francisco Salgado who created the visual effects from night and lunar photography, while Kalia conducted the music.

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Astronomer Jose Francisco Salgado speaks onstage during the Spokane Symphony's "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Astronaut Anne McClain was the other guest speaker, along with Salgado who created the visual effects from night and lunar photography, while Roger Kalia conducted the Spokane Symphony Orchestra's music.

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The Spokane Symphony's performs during "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" while astronmer Jose Francisco Salgado's photography plays at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Astronaut Anne McClain was the guest speaker, along with Salgado, while Roger Kalia conducted the Spokane Symphony Orchestra's music.

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Astronaut Anne McClain laughs onstage during the Spokane Symphony's "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. McClain was the guest speaker, along with Jose Francisco Salgado (left) who created visual effects from night and lunar photography, while Roger Kalia (right) conducted the Spokane Symphony Orchestra's music.

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The Spokane Symphony rises after a number during "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. Astronaut Anne McClain as was astronmer Jose Francisco Salgado, who created the visual effects from night and lunar photography, while Roger Kalia conducted the Spokane Symphony Orchestra's music.

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Astronomer Jose Francisco Salgado speaks onstage while astronaut Anne McClain listens during the Spokane Symphony's "50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing" at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. The performance was guest conducted by Roger Kalia.

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Audrey Correa, age 10, gives Spokane native and astronaut Anne McClain a picture that she drew at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Spokane on Nov. 17, 2019. Local fifth through eighth graders and families of the congregation were able to meet and greet with her, followed by an inspirational presenation delivered by McClain.

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Jonah Newman, 5, wears a costume space helmet while Spokane native and astronaut Anne McClain is celebrated at a potluck at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Spokane on Nov. 17, 2019. Local fifth through eighth graders and families of the congregation were able to meet and greet with her, followed by an inspirational presenation delivered by McClain.

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Spokane native and astronaut Anne McClain talks with siblings Ross and Anne Osborne at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Spokane on Nov. 17, 2019. Local fifth through eighth graders and families of the congregation were able to meet and greet with her, followed by an inspirational presenation delivered by McClain.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Spokane native and astronaut Anne McClain delivers an inspirational presenation and talks about aspects of space, such as her spacewalks and process of becoming an astronaut, at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Spokane on Nov. 17, 2019. Local fifth through eighth graders and families of the congregation were able to meet and greet with McClain prior to the presenation at a potluck.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Spokane native and astronaut Anne McClain delivers an inspirational presenation and talks about aspects of space, such as her spacewalks and process of becoming an astronaut, at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Spokane on Nov. 17, 2019. Local fifth through eighth graders and families of the congregation were able to meet and greet with McClain prior to the presenation at a potluck.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Spokane native and astronaut Anne McClain delivers an inspirational presenation and talks about aspects of space, such as her spacewalks and process of becoming an astronaut, at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Spokane on Nov. 17, 2019. Local fifth through eighth graders and families of the congregation were able to meet and greet with McClain prior to the presenation at a potluck.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Rev. Bill Osborne of St. Stephens Episcopal Church re-hangs a banner reading "We love you Anne" in honor of visiting astronaut Anne McClain in Spokane on Nov. 17, 2019. Local fifth through eighth graders and families of the congregation were able to meet and greet with her, followed by an inspirational presenation delivered by McClain.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review