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The Barry Art Museum soared to new heights with Mars Fest 2022. This year's festival featured artist Luke Jerram's large-scale sculpture of Mars, a realistic depiction of the red planet that hovered above 43rd Street and was nearly 23 feet in diameter. Activities included dance performances, glassblowing and a special red beer from Cova Brewing Co. In addition, NASA hosted special events at the museum. Photos Chuck Thomas, Nicholas Clark and Aaron Hodnett\/ODU<\/p>\n
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Grace Potter sings \"Rocket Man\" during the opening reception for Mars Fest on Oct. 13. Photo Chuck Thomas\/ODU <\/p>\n
An opening reception is held in the Barry Art Museum to kick off Mars Fest. Photo Chuck Thomas\/ODU <\/p>\n
The big red planet is put in place the morning of Oct. 14. Photo Chuck Thomas\/ODU <\/p>\n
Costume contestants pose for a group photo at the end of the competition. Photo Aaron Hodnett\/ODU <\/p>\n
Visitors line up around Mars to view the costume contest. Photo Aaron Hodnett\/ODU <\/p>\n
The United Souls Band performs Oct. 14 on the Super Nova Stage. Photo Aaron Hodnett\/ODU <\/p>\n
Members from the Chrysler Museum demonstrate glassblowing techniques during Mars Fest. Photo Aaron Hodnett\/ODU <\/p>\n
Guests pose for photos in their space outfits. Photo Aaron Hodnett\/ODU <\/p>\n
Members from the ODU Marching Band dance under Mars. Photo Aaron Hodnett\/ODU <\/p>\n
Planetarium Director Justin Mason sports his astronaut costume as he discusses what life on Mars could be like. Photo Aaron Hodnett\/ODU <\/p>\n
Barry Art Museum Executive Director Charlotte Potter Kasic welcomes visitors to Mars Fest on Oct. 14. Photo Aaron Hodnett\/ODU <\/p>\n
The Chrysler Museum hosts a glassblowing exhibition. Photo Nicholas Clark\/ODU <\/p>\n
Members of the Norfolk State University Dance Theater perform under the Mars installation. Photo Nicholas Clark\/ODU <\/p>\n
Red lights reflecting off the parking garage enhance Mars. Photo Nicholas Clark\/ODU <\/p>\n
Lead singer Nakia Madry-Smith from the Rocky 7 band performs. Photo Nicholas Clark\/ODU <\/p>\n
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