Starry Night 2026
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✨ Starry Night: A Constellation of Possibilities, Near and Far ✨
Join us on the mainland for an evening celebrating Star Island and the people, experiences, and possibilities that make it special!
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Portsmouth Historical Society • Portsmouth, NH
🕔 5:00–8:00 p.m.
🎟️ CHOOSE YOUR WAY TO JOIN
• In-Person — $100: Choose a 5:00 p.m. arrival for Eric Masterson’s featured presentation, or arrive at 6:00 p.m. for the reception and discovery stations. Enjoy local bites, a bar, live music by David Shapiro, and time to connect with the Star community.
• In-Spirit — $25: Support Star from wherever you are! Add your name and location to our constellation board and receive a follow-up email sharing highlights from the evening.
🌌 EXPLORE, CONNECT & CELEBRATE
Visit interactive discovery stations highlighting Star Island’s nature, creativity, conferences, community, sustainability, and the impact of your support. Meet fellow Star enthusiasts, hear stories, and discover new ways to get involved.
🐦 FEATURED SPEAKER: ERIC MASTERSON
Naturalist, birder, and author of Birdwatching in New Hampshire, Eric will explore bird migration over the Gulf of Maine and Star Island’s role as a stopover, drawing on 15 years of observations on Star.
The evening also includes a limited silent auction and opportunities to earn raffle entries by visiting the discovery stations—all while supporting Star Island’s Annual Fund.
🌟 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Bank of New Hampshire • Eastern Bank • Haley Ward • Piscataqua Savings Bank • Underwood Engineers
We’re grateful for their generous support in making this evening possible!
✨ Near or Far, You’re Part of Star!
Tickets and details:
https://starisland.org/programs/events/starrynight/
Join us on the mainland for an evening celebrating Star Island and the people, experiences, and possibilities that make it special!
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Portsmouth Historical Society • Portsmouth, NH
🕔 5:00–8:00 p.m.
🎟️ CHOOSE YOUR WAY TO JOIN
• In-Person — $100: Choose a 5:00 p.m. arrival for Eric Masterson’s featured presentation, or arrive at 6:00 p.m. for the reception and discovery stations. Enjoy local bites, a bar, live music by David Shapiro, and time to connect with the Star community.
• In-Spirit — $25: Support Star from wherever you are! Add your name and location to our constellation board and receive a follow-up email sharing highlights from the evening.
🌌 EXPLORE, CONNECT & CELEBRATE
Visit interactive discovery stations highlighting Star Island’s nature, creativity, conferences, community, sustainability, and the impact of your support. Meet fellow Star enthusiasts, hear stories, and discover new ways to get involved.
🐦 FEATURED SPEAKER: ERIC MASTERSON
Naturalist, birder, and author of Birdwatching in New Hampshire, Eric will explore bird migration over the Gulf of Maine and Star Island’s role as a stopover, drawing on 15 years of observations on Star.
The evening also includes a limited silent auction and opportunities to earn raffle entries by visiting the discovery stations—all while supporting Star Island’s Annual Fund.
🌟 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Bank of New Hampshire • Eastern Bank • Haley Ward • Piscataqua Savings Bank • Underwood Engineers
We’re grateful for their generous support in making this evening possible!
✨ Near or Far, You’re Part of Star!
Tickets and details:
https://starisland.org/programs/events/starrynight/
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Where is it happening?
Portsmouth Historical Society, Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, 10 Middle St, Portsmouth, NH 03801, United States
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