Public shows, Fall 2009

IMORTANT NOTE: Special closing! Normally we are open to the public on Saturday evenings. However, the theater will be closed to the public on Nov. 7 due to a private-group reservations. The theater will be open on Oct. 24, contrary to a previous posting here. We apologize for the confusion!

Parents: be sure to see "Family Shows" below! Also note the December holiday shows even further down the page. Admission fees are here. Directons to the planetarium are here.

Star Show, Oct. 3-Nov. 21

Saturdays, 7 p.m.

“Clouds of Fire.” Stars are great thermonuclear furnaces, born from vast clouds of colorful gases… and we were born with them! This is the story of star birth and evolution, from quiet beginnings to explosive finishes, and how human life is bound up in the fires of creation.

"Clouds" is enjoyable for folks eight years of age and older.

Laser Show, Oct. 3- Nov. 21

Saturdays, 8:15 p.m.

(note new show time!)

"Laser Beatles." Full-color interpretations of the greatest songs from one of the greatest groups. You'll find a favorite in this show!

"Beatles" is enjoyable for folks six years of age and older.

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Family shows, Fall 2009

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.

Sunday, Oct. 18, 3 p.m.

"The Little Star That Could." An average star is born from a great cloud of gas and dust. We follow his journey through space, searching for planets and a name for himself. He encounters stars of all sizes and temperatures, including a hot blue star and the double stars Goldie and Sapphire, but none of them can give him any planets. Finally, the Milky Way speaks to him, and reveals where his planets have been hiding. His planets tell him all about themselves, and give him his special name (no, I'm not going to reveal it here: you'll have to come see the show!).

"Little Star" is enjoyable by folks five years of age and older.

Sunday, Nov. 15, 3 p.m.

"The Case of the Disappearing Planet." Pluto has vanished! The children in third-grade teacher Ina Frenzy's class are frantic! Where has Pluto gone? Is it really a planet? Where did Pluto come from in the first place? Only ace detective Skye Watcher with her Brooklyn accent can solve this case!

"Disappearing Planet" is enjoyable by folks six years of age and older.

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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 at 6:30 PM the night of 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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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 hear the familiar tunes.
This show is enjoyable by 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 10/30/09.

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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.