2026 Changemaker Speaker Series – Bundle Deal
2026 Changemaker Speaker Series: Season Package
Four nights. Four extraordinary minds. One unforgettable season.
The Changemaker Speaker Series returns to the Blackhawk Museum with a powerhouse lineup of National Geographic explorers, photographers, and storytellers who are redefining how we see the world. From the bones of ancient giants buried beneath the Sahara to the rituals that help people thrive past 100, from face-to-face encounters with the planet’s most feared predators to a sweeping visual love letter to America, this is a season you don’t want to miss.
Grab the full series package and secure your seat for all four evenings of adventure, discovery, and inspiration.
This is a specially priced ticket package, granting access to all four shows for the price of three. The price for the package is $120 for General Admission, and $75 for Museum Members.
Dr. Paul Sereno — Astonishing Dinosaurs
Thursday, September 17 | 7:00 PM – $40 General Admission | $25 Museum Members
They call him the “Indiana Jones of Paleontology” and he’s earned it. Dr. Paul Sereno leads The Fossil Lab at the University of Chicago and has spent decades unearthing lost worlds on nearly every continent. His latest expedition hauled 55 tons of fossils out of the Sahara, including a Spinosaurus skull and entirely new species. Featured in the August 2025 issue of National Geographic, his discoveries are rewriting what we know about prehistoric life. Get ready for a stage show that drops you into the heart of one of history’s boldest fossil hunts.
To learn more about Dr. Paul Sereno’s show, click here.
Stephen Wilkes — America at 250
Thursday, October 8 | 7:00 PM – $40 General Admission | $25 Museum Members
Stephen Wilkes has spent four decades capturing the moments that define us; From Nike’s Air Jordan launch to the aftermath of 9/11 and Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy. His groundbreaking Day to Night™ series, which blends up to 30 hours of photography from a single vantage point into one breathtaking image, has earned him a place among the most innovative photographers of our time. In this talk, Wilkes celebrates America’s 250th birthday with a powerful visual journey through five decades of its people, landscapes, and culture. A stunning reflection on change, resilience, and identity.
Casey Anderson — Among Wild Predators
Thursday, October 29 | 7:00 PM – $40 General Admission | $25 Museum Members
Emmy-nominated filmmaker, National Geographic explorer, and the guy who adopted an orphaned grizzly bear — Casey Anderson has spent over three decades walking toward what most of us would run from. He’s tracked and filmed the world’s most elusive predators across every corner of the globe, from Montana’s backcountry to the far reaches of the wild. In Among Wild Predators, Anderson delivers a visually stunning, heart-pounding journey that dismantles the myths surrounding grizzlies, mountain lions, tigers, and more. Revealing them not as monsters, but as mirrors of our own courage and resilience.
To learn more about Casey Anderson’s show, click here.
David McLain — The Blue Zones: Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity
Thursday, November 19 | 7:00 PM – $40 General Admission | $25 Museum Members
What if the secret to a longer, better life wasn’t a diet or a drug, but a way of living? National Geographic photographer and Sony Artisan of Imagery David McLain has spent over 25 years documenting the world’s Blue Zones, the five regions where people routinely live vibrant, active lives past 100. His work alongside Dan Buettner produced the National Geographic cover story that introduced the Blue Zones concept to millions and contributed to the #1 New York Times bestselling The Blue Zones Kitchen. McLain brings decades of immersive storytelling to the stage, sharing what centenarians around the world can teach us about community, purpose, and what it truly means to live well.
All shows begin at 7:00 PM at the Blackhawk Museum.
Don’t wait. Lock in the full series and experience a season of world-class storytelling!
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