Emily Calandrelli, "The Space Gal" image with various science items

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 10, 2025

Discovery World on Market to Host “The Space Gal”

Parkersburg, WV – Discovery World on Market is thrilled to announce that Emily Calandrelli, The Space Gal, will make her way to Parkersburg on Saturday, May 3rd.

Emily Calandrelli is best known as the host and co-executive producer of the hit Netflix series Emily’s Wonder Lab and to her growing army of followers on social media as “The Space Gal.” Following her recent spaceflight with Blue Origin, Emily is also known as the 100th Woman in Space. Additionally, Emily is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Emmy Nominated Executive Producer and Host of FOX’s Xploration Outer Space and was a correspondent on Netflix’s Bill Nye Saves the World.

About the Event

Discovery World on Market is hosting "Tales and Adventures from the 100th Woman in Space" on Saturday, May 3rd at the Parkersburg Art Center Ballroom. Doors will open at 2pm and her show will begin at 3pm. Emily will walk the audience through her journey flying to space including the failures, milestones, and life lessons she has learned along the way.

Immediately following the show, Emily will have a book signing event in the gallery space of the Parkersburg Art Center. Tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 10th at 9am on Discovery World on Market’s website at dwonmarket.org/events.

Discovery World on Market would like to thank our title sponsor, West Virginia Central Federal Credit Union, for supporting this exciting opportunity for our community. In addition, we would like to thank our supporting sponsors: Blennerhassett Hotel, Chemours, The Ross Foundation, Premier Productions Entertainment and CAS Cable.

For a complete list of upcoming programs, classes, and events taking place at Discovery World on Market, visit our website at dwonmarket.org or check out our Facebook page.