Public shows, Fall 2009

IMORTANT NOTE: Thanksgiving closing! The planetarium theater will be CLOSED Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 29, to get ready for our December shows. We will also not be offering a family show in December, due to the expanded schedule of regular public shows.

Holiday shows

{Please note the expanded schedule for holiday shows!)

Star show, Dec. 5-20

Saturdays 7, 8:30 p.m.

Sundays 3 p.m.

“Season of Light.” In the deepest, darkest of winter nights, we humans find ways to brighten our world. We light candles; we create myths about the Sun, and Kris Kringle; we observe traditions of gift-giving and kissing under the mistletoe; we remember the “Star of Bethlehem;” we look to the bright stars of winter. “Season of Light” is visually rich, culturally inclusive, musically satisfying, and as soothing as a warm drink on a cold winter’s night. It’s narrated by Noah Adams of Public Radio fame, with music by Geodesium. Come light up the world with us!
This show is enjoyable by folks about six years of age and older.

Laser show, Dec. 5-20

Saturdays 7:45 p.m.

Sundays 3:45 p.m.

“Holiday Magic” is not your typical rock show. We feature Christmas music performed by Mannheim Steamroller, Andy Williams, the Spice Girls, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, and others. The planetarium’s colorful laser animations offer a new way to enjoy the familiar tunes.
This show is suitable for folks about five years of age and older.

Tickets will go on sale half an hour before the first show on both Saturdays and Sundays.

Last updated 11/22/09.

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Family shows

Family shows are a new feature at Edelman Planetarium. Designed with young children in mind, these Sunday afternoon presentations are a better choice for youngsters than our usual Saturday night shows. This year we'll be doing these the third Sunday of each month (except December) at 3 p.m. as an experiment. By the way: these programs will be of interest to adults, too!

Please note that very young children often do not enjoy the dark environment of the planetarium. We don't recommend bringing anyone less than five years of age to any of our shows.

January 17, 3 p.m.

The Secret of the

Cardboard Rocket

One of our favorite shows for visiting schools, "Cardboard Rocket" now does a one-time appearance as a family show. Two children build a rocket ship out of a cardboard box. To their surprise, the rocket works, and takes them on a journey through our solar system. Plus: the astronomy book they got from the library can talk, and helps them understand -- and survive! -- their marvelous adventures in space.

This show is suitable for children five years of age and older.

Feb. 21: The Mystery of the Missing Seasons

Mar. 21: The Case of the Disappearing Planet

Apr. 18: Sky Quest

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Admission fees: (each show requires a fee)

$5  Adults

$3  Children

$3  Rowan students with ID

$3  Seniors over 60

Note: we do not accept credit cards!

Tickets for both shows go on sale half an hour before the first the show. We do not sell advance tickets before that time, nor do we take reservations. We will sell up to four tickets to one person if others in her party are not present (this is mainly for the laser show).

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Directions:

Science Hall is centrally located on the Rowan campus, on the north side of Rt. 322 between Savitz Hall and Westby Hall. For a campus map, visit http://www.rowan.edu/map.