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One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Showing: Sat. 12:00 p.m.
Climb aboard a magical cardboard rocket with two young adventurers and experience a breathtaking, up-close look at each of our solar system's planets with guidance from a wise Astronomy Book. Great for young children ages 5-10 and their families!
With "Book," as their guide, the travelers seek to visit the Sun, the eight planets and Pluto. They land on Venus, Mars and Pluto, fly through the Great Red Spot on Jupiter, and view the other planets and the Sun from close vantage points. As they tour the solar system, "Book" relays interesting facts about each body, making sure his students learn something while on their wild ride.
Zula Patrol: Under the Weather
Showing: Sat. 1:00 p.m.
From the far reaches of outer space, from the bright orange planet Zula, comes the Zula Patrol! Based on the award-winning “The Zula Patrol” TV series www.zula.com airing on PBS affiliates nationwide, on NBC Saturday morning and on qubo, the multiplatform children’s programming outlet from Scholastic, ION Media Networks and NBC Universal, The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather is a must-see for audiences of all ages. Written by Zula's Emmy-award winning staff and animated by Spitz, Inc, Under the Weather is now in distribution to more than 40 digital dome theaters worldwide since its launch at Chicago’s Adler Planetarium. Like the TV series, the dome show supports many national and state science education standards.
The story: the stalwart heroes of the Zula Patrol are on an expedition collecting samples of weather for scientist Multo's research -- using their loyal pet Gorga's ability to collect and bottle all kinds of weather. But when the Zula gang inadvertently hurts Gorga's feelings, he decides to leave Zula and find another planet to live on. Interplanetary villain Dark Truder then tricks Gorga into stealing the weather from other planets - part of his latest nefarious scheme to rule the Universe. The ZPers find out and go after him - in the process learning all about weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary.
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Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
Showing: Sat. 2:00 p.m.
A fun look at the myths surrounding one of the night sky's most famous constellations. Characters of the Orion story are brought to life in full-color laser light. A must see for all ages! This animated presentation is followed by a live tour of the night sky that will help you find Orion and his companions.
Total Running Time (approx): 24:00 minutes
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We Are Astronomers
Showing: Fri. 8:00 p.m. | Sat. 3:00 & 8:00 p.m.
Do you know what an astronomer does? Today’s astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. We Are Astronomers follows astronomers from around the globe as they work together, endeavoring to answer the unresolved questions of the stars by using incredible scientific technology. You’ll participate in an international quest to uncover the secrets of far off galaxies and decipher the code of starlight and be immersed in the world of exotic galaxies and endless possibilities, charting changes and challenges in stargazing since time began.
Total Running Time (approx): 25:00 minutes
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Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure
Showing: Fri. 7:00 p.m. | Sat. 4:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Highlighting the extraordinary world of insects, BUGS! - A Rainforest Adventure focuses on the life cycles of a praying mantis and a butterfly from their birth to their inevitable encounter in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia where predator meets its prey.
More than forty tropical insects are featured in A Rainforest Adventure - BUGS! The audience will view the birth of hundreds of praying mantids, captured in minute detail in Large Format; see a caterpillar hatch from a single tiny egg to metamorphose into a butterfly, and watch as a praying mantis snaps up a fly for its dinner—another giant screen first. A variety of other tropical animals which make their way across the gigantic screen, some magnified 250,000 times their normal size, includes tarantulas, scorpions, vipers, and Jungle Nymphs as well as a million bats as they flit through the jungle in search of insects which they consume nightly by the ton. It's survival of the fittest!
Narrated by the distinguished English actress, Dame Judi Dench ( Iris, Mrs. Brown)
Country Laser
Showing: Fri. & Sat. 9:00 p.m.
Featuring the best of the new and the old, County Laser blends it together with something for everyone! From classics like "Ring of Fire," by Johnny Cash and "Crazy” by Patsy Cline, to recent classics like "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood, to contemporary country like "All American Girl" by Carrie Underwood, your toes will be tappin' from start to finish! Showtimes are Friday at 9 p.m.
PLAYLIST
- Garth Brooks - Ain't Going Down (Till the Sun Comes Up)
- Rascal Flatts - Me and My Gang
- Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire
- Carrie Underwood - All-American Girl
- Willie Nelson - Always On My Mind
- Charlie Daniels Band - Devil Went Down To Georgia
- Little Big Town - Good Lord Willing
- George Strait - All My Ex's Live in Texas
- Patsy Cline - Crazy
- Dierks Bentley - How Am I Doin'?
- Zac Brown Band - Chicken Fried
- Lee Greenwood - God Bless the USA
Laser Metallica
Showing: Fri. & Sat. 10:00 p.m.
Laser Metallica is a visual interpretation of this pioneer ensemble in the field of what would become known as heavy metal. Featured works include the title track from the album "Master of Puppets," "Fuel," "One" and "Unforgiven." Laser Metallica finishes off with several tracks from the band's controversial “Black” album, including "Nothing Else Matters," "Sad But True" and "Enter Sandman."
Total Running Time (approx): 52:06 minutes
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