Kika Silva Pla Planetarium

By: Chelsea Carter, June 5, 2009

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Guys if you really want to make her see stars when she thinks about you, let’s put a new twist on your “dinner and a movie” Friday night. Forget about the stars of the silver screen and check out the REAL stars at the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium on the Santa Fe College campus located in Building X. Inside the dome shaped building, you will be transported to outer space viewing stars, planets and other celestial bodies. Shows are on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and they even have kid friendly shows to help little minds grow and wander the galaxies.

Every Friday night at 7pm the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium features “Southern Nights”, a show telling how to identify planets and constellations from here in North Central Florida. This is a never ending series and no two shows are the same. After the show from Fall to Spring, go outside and take the opportunity to view the stars yourself through the provided telescopes.

Saturday nights at the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium are more about Astrology than Astronomy when they show “What’s Your Sign?”, a show that tells whether you really are a Capricorn or a Taurus. Many people go by what they read in magazines or on the internet, but “What’s Your Sign?” will show you how Astrology is really done through the stars. For more information on the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium or directions  call them at (352) 395-5225. Tell them you saw it on gatormagazine.com.

Before your star gazing night begins, stop by Cabana Cove for an incredible Caribbean inspired meal like their Plantain Crusted Mahi Mahi or their Coconut Shrimp served with a tropical salsa and make sure to grab a basket of Yuca served with homemade jungle juice for dipping. Cabana Cove is a taste of the Keys and Caribbean right here in Gainesville. Located off NW 43rd Street, across from Thornebrooke Village, Cabana Cove offers delicious tropical dinners and gourmet pizzas for those who are looking for great food at modest prices. You can call Cabana Cove at (352) 377-3287 and tell them you saw Cabana Cove on gatormagazine.com.

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User Comments

  1. Rachel Hannity
    June 5th, 2009
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    I never knew Santa Fe had a planetarium… this sounds really cool; I definitely want to check it out! Thanks.


  2. David
    June 7th, 2009
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    Is there a cost for the shows? This seems awesome!


  3. Chelsea Carter
    June 8th, 2009
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    The great thing about the SFC Planetarium is that it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg…for all public shows its just $4 for adults and $3 for children (4-12) and seniors. If you are student, with a student ID, or under the age of 4…you get in for free! They have other shows as well that are priced differently; like Music 360 is $10.


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