ILLUMiBRATE 2025: To the Moon and Back

ILLUMiBRATE: To the Moon and Back is an interactive light and color festival for all ages. This year you'll journey through space and see unique and engaging displays by our three featured Resident Creatives: The Colossal Collective, Casey Nova, and Andrew Nemr.

LEVEL 1:

MAIN ENTRY CHECK IN (Outside JUMP Main Entrance)

Out in front of the JUMP building will be volunteers ready to take your tickets! Tickets are required this year, so be sure to check in before you begin!

· Pick up your Galactic Passports

· Watch the Space Safety Video

· Redeem a prize for completed passports

ASTRO-NOM-NOMS (CELEBRATION CIRCLE)

Fuel your journey with some out-of-this-world libations at the Astro-Nom-Noms food court.

· Hole-y Moly Donuts

· Kanak Attack

· Big Jud's

ASTRONAUT TRAINING CAMP (LAWN)

We’ve set up the most high-tech training obstacle course for all our intergalactic travelers…

· Spaceship Slalom

· Hubble Hurdles

· Balance BEAM

· Crater Cornhole

· Alien Orb Hop

ANDROMEDA (SKIP)

Check out the interactive exhibit by Resident Creative Casey Nova

· Naturally Digital: an immersive and interactive multi-sensory art experience showcasing the harmony that can be achieved when the natural and digital worlds are as one.

MISSION CONTROL (LOBBY)

Welcome inside Jupiter’s Ultragalactic Messenger of Peace (JUMP).

· If you need help, visit the front desk located in Mission Control.

· Discover a display of treasures aliens have collected on their journeys through space and time.

LEVEL 2:

Every spaceship has a captain’s quarters! Level 2 is where the JUMP aliens oversee the inner workings of the spaceship. Nothing to see here…

LEVEL 3:

CHECK IN

If you’ve parked on the 3rd floor, you can check in at the 3rd floor check in portal. Volunteers will also be there to help guide and answer questions.

LEVEL 4:

CHECK IN

If you’ve parked on the 4th floor, you can check in at the 4th floor check in portal. Volunteers will also be there to help guide and answer questions.

THE WORMHOLE (INSPIRE)

Enter the parallel universe where time and space blurs… and kitties dance.

Disco Yoga (30 min)

Take a break on your interstellar journey to relax with

4PM | 6PM | 8PM

Live Performance (15 min)

Live performance TBA

4:45PM | 6:45PM | 8:45PM | 10PM

Welcome to the… (30 min)

Watch space-themed episodes of the famous television show

5PM | 7PM | 9PM

Kitty Disco (15 min)

A kid favorite, dress up and dance along

5:15PM | 7:15PM | 9:15PM

SOLAR SONNET (PLAY)

Relax and be both entertained and inspired with unique media all about outer space

A Trip to the Moon (45 min)

Watch the 1902 silent film scored by a local high school student

4PM | 7PM | 10PM

Poems to Europa (45 min)

Every craft NASA sends to space Use your phone to post poems to the cosmos on a digital wall using a line from The Poem to Europa as a prompt.

6PM | 9PM

The Gold Record Listening Lounge (45 min)

In 1977, the Gold Record was launched into space consisting of songs, mathematics algorithms, greetings in many languages, words of wisdom, nature sounds, poetry and more. Come listen as we ponder our place in the universe.

5PM | 8PM

LEVEL 5:

GALAXY GROVE (THE LOFT)

Walk through the grove of galactic trees and leave your wish

Sound Bath (30 min)

Relax and be inspired by the soothing sounds of singing bowls

6PM | 7PM | 8PM

SILENT SPACE DISCO (JUMP Room)

It’s back! Dance your moon boots off with Kaleidisco headphones you control while the whole room dances to the beat no one else can hear.

GRAVITY GROOVE (MOVE)

Explore the connection between movement, light, and sound with Resident Creative Andrew Nemr

· JUMP! On the Floor: An interactive installation experience, combining tap dance with responsive lights and audio.

LEVEL 6:

THE MOON (PIONEER)

Can you make it all the way to the moon? This room will be filled with extraterrestrial entertainment all night long.

4–6PM | DJ Jilly.FM featuring Circus Vision Aerialists

5–5:30PM | Costume Contest – Kids Division (Ages 0-16)

6–6:30PM | Open Arms Dance

6:30–7PM | DJ Jilly.FM featuring Circus Vision Aerialists

7–8:30PM | Idaho Fine Arts Academy Student Bands

8:30–9PM | DJ Tennant featuring DGIT

9–9:15PM | Buddy John

9:15–11PM | DJ Tennant featuring DGIT

10–10:30PM | Costume Contest – Adult Division (Ages 17+)

THE MOON LOBBY

· Blacklight face painting

· Temporary tattoos

· Photo wall

THROUGHOUT THE GALAXY:

MILKY WAY MAMMOTH

Spot the astronomical creature created by Resident Creative The Colossal Collective

· The Colossal Collective is bringing to JUMP one of their biggest puppet undertakings yet… a larger-than-life Wooly Mammoth! Tip: Space mammoths can usually be found outdoors.

MONOLITHS (Kiosks)

Stop to admire the incredible work of JUMP Alien, Kailey Johnson at any of the monoliths around the building.

ALIEN SPOTTING

Be on the lookout for two trouble making aliens…and if you find them, remember what you learned in the safety video!

CANTINAS

Sometimes aliens and astronauts alike just need an ice cold…soda (or adult beverage if you are an of-age space traveler). There are four Cantinas; you can find these on the Moon, the Moon lobby, Silent Space Disco, and in the 5th level lobby.

PLANETARY PONDERING

Throughout many of the spaces, you will find reflective prompts. We invite you to think about the questions and add your answer!

RESTROOMS…IN SPACE

Yes, even our bathrooms are themed. You can find restrooms on floors one, four, five, and six. Follow the signs or ask a volunteer to point you to the nearest restroom.

*SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

WARNING:
Installations at this event may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer and participant discretion is advised.

Info: Parking will be a $6 flat fee paid as you enter. This will help alleviate traffic jams as cars exit the parking garage. Access the underground garage via 11th street for easier entry. Garage is also accessible via the main JUMP Parking entrance on Myrtle.

Info: Tickets are broken down into 15 minute waves. This will help us ensure we keep a safe building capacity and an enjoyable journey for all space cadets! Please attend at your scheduled time, but feel free to wander through time and space for as long as you'd like.

Info: Headphones, music, and a whole lot of fun.

Info: Find the Food Court in Celebration Circle just outside the main JUMP entrance.

Info: Take a break from your interstellar journey and do some yoga...disco style. No special equipment or attire necessary; join in as you are! It's for everyBODY!

Info: A 1902 French science-fiction adventure trick film written, directed, and produced by Georges Méliès. The silent film follows a group of astronomers who travel to the Moon.

Info: Jilly.fm is a soulful electronica DJ/Vocalist and Producer performing with local aerialists from Circus Vision.

Info: Performance TBA

Info: Kids division costume contest! Meet in the Moon Room before 5pm to participate. Ages 16 and under.

Info: Watch space-themed episodes of the famous television show... dun-nuh-nuh-nuh dun-nuh-nuh-nuh.

Info: Listen to the famous Voyager Golden Record that was sent to space to depict what earth life is like through sounds and images. "The undertaking of the Voyager project reminds us of who we are, where we came from and that we should treat each other with care."

Info: A kid favorite, dress up and dance along with the disco kitties!

Info: Take a break from your interstellar journey and do some yoga...disco style. No special equipment or attire necessary; join in as you are! It's for everyBODY!

Info: Open Arms is an inclusive and intergenerational company of dancers who are committed to promoting relationships with and respect for people with disabilities, while creating high quality dance art. With a mission to "create greater joy and compassion with dance that opens hearts, minds, and arms," their goal is to foster positive attitudes about the value of people with disabilities in our society.

Info: Nasa continues its mission to send culturally relevant messages to space with the recent launch of the "Clipper" which will travel 1.8 billion miles into space with a 21 line poem by US poet Laureate, Ada Limon titled "In praise of Mystery, A poem for Europa. What would you communicate to extraterrestrials about our world? Come listen to the poem and craft your message to the cosmos.

Info: Jilly.fm is a soulful electronica DJ/Vocalist and Producer performing with local aerialists from Circus Vision.

Info: Live Performance TBA

Info: Watch space-themed episodes of the famous television show... dun-nuh-nuh-nuh dun-nuh-nuh-nuh.

Info: A 1902 French science-fiction adventure trick film written, directed, and produced by Georges Méliès. The silent film follows a group of astronomers who travel to the Moon.

Info: Rock out to music brought to you by local bands comprised of students from the Idaho Fine Arts Academy

Info: A kid favorite, dress up and dance along with the disco kitties!

Info: Listen to the famous Voyager Golden Record that was sent to space to depict what earth life is like through sounds and images. "The undertaking of the Voyager project reminds us of who we are, where we came from and that we should treat each other with care."

Info: A 1902 French science-fiction adventure trick film written, directed, and produced by Georges Méliès. The silent film follows a group of astronomers who travel to the Moon.

Info: Catch local dance crew DGIT (Don't Get it Twisted) freestyling on stage while JUMP's favorite DJ Tennant brings the vibes!

Info: Live Performance TBA

Info: Local artist Buddy John will be making his JUMP debut!

Info: Watch space-themed episodes of the famous television show... dun-nuh-nuh-nuh dun-nuh-nuh-nuh.

Info: Nasa continues its mission to send culturally relevant messages to space with the recent launch of the "Clipper" which will travel 1.8 billion miles into space with a 21 line poem by US poet Laureate, Ada Limon titled "In praise of Mystery, A poem for Europa. What would you communicate to extraterrestrials about our world? Come listen to the poem and craft your message to the cosmos.

Info: A kid favorite, dress up and dance along with the disco kitties!

Info: Catch local dance crew DGIT (Don't Get it Twisted) freestyling on stage while JUMP's favorite DJ Tennant brings the vibes!

Info: Live performance TBA

Info: Join in the costume contest! Meet in the Moon Room before 10pm to participate. (17+ Division)

Info: A 1902 French science-fiction adventure trick film written, directed, and produced by Georges Méliès. The silent film follows a group of astronomers who travel to the Moon.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Jack's Urban Meeting Place (JUMP), 1000 West Myrtle Street, Boise, United States