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Public Star Shows	* Laser Concerts
	* Star Shows & Laser Concerts
	* Just for Kids
	* Special Events
	* Admission / General Policies
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All shows run approximately 40 minutes.

STAR SHOWS & LASER CONCERTS:

Admission Price Change begins July 1, 2008
$6 for one show, $10 for two shows

Call 908-231-8805 for reservations!

There are no public shows between August 29 and October 18.

Summer Schedule
July 8 – Aug 28, 2008

Tuesdays 2:00 Space Bus
3:00 Sky Lights: laser and video concert

Wednesdays 7:30    Summer Skies
                        8:30    Led Zeppelin (July 9, August 6)
                                   Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon (July 16, August 13 sold out)
                                   ELO (July 23, August 20)
                                   Legends of Rock & Roll (July 30, August 27)

Thursdays 2:00 The Little Star that Could
3:00 Sky Lights: laser and video concert

Fall Schedule
October 18 - November 22, 2008

Saturdays 3:00 Fall Skies
4:00 Fright Light (Oct 18 & 25) or Laser Pop Rock (Nov)

                      7:00   Fall Skies
                      8:00   Fright Light (Oct 18 & 25)
                                Best of Pink Floyd (Nov 1 & 15)
                                Best of U2 (Nov 8 & 22)

Scroll down for show descriptions.

Limited-Engagement Shows:

“The Skies over Hogwarts”
Join our eclectic group of witches and wizards as they will guide you through a "Harry Potter"-themed tour of the night sky, Learn how JK Rowling used astronomy as the inspiration for some of her characters' names.

Tuesday, July 22
Thursday, August 21
                                                                 6:00 p.m. sold out - waiting list only
                                                                 7:30 p.m. sold out - waiting list only
                                                                 $6 per person
                                 Reservations are HIGHLY recommended. This show usually sells out.
                                 Call 908-231-8805 for reservation.

Warner Bros. Entertainment and J.K. Rowling are not responsible for this event but, subject to conditions, they have kindly granted us permission to use the HARRY POTTER^®trade mark and other materials.

JUST FOR KIDS

All shows run approximately 40 minutes.

Matinees
Our Sunday Matinees are on hiatus until October. Please join us for afternoon shows on Tuesdays and Thursdays in July and August.

Tuesdays 2:00 Space Bus
3:00 Sky Lights: laser and video concert

Thursdays 2:00 The Little Star that Could
3:00 Sky Lights: laser and video concert

Admission: $6 for one show, $10 for two shows

Call 908-231-8805 for reservations!

Show Descriptions

Spring Skies (for general audience) They say "March comes in like a Lion," as we see Leo prominently placed in the night sky. Learn how to find Leo and other nearby stars and constellations of Spring. Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter also make night time appearances.

Laser Lite (for general audience) Features songs like "Kokomo", "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", and "With or Without You."

Space Bus (Recommended for families with children ages 6-12) Students go on the ultimate field trip: visiting the planets. Fly over Mars, over Saturn’s rings, but what will the kids do when the bus breaks down out by Pluto and they are headed for the stars?

Sky Lights laser and video concert (Recommended for PreK and up) Lasers and video clips animate music by singer/songwriter mr. RAY and Jane Murphy’s “Journey into Space” CD. Sing along to “Kalien, the Alien” and “Moon, Rock, Rock.”

Summer Skies (for general audience) The Summer Triangle dominates the evening skies this season. Saturn and Mars edge closer to the Sun, while Jupiter shine brightly in Sagittarius. Join us on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer to learn what stars and constellations we can see as well as hear about some current events in astronomy.

The Little Star that Could (Recommended for families with children ages 6-10) There are different kinds of stars in the galaxy, but only the most special have planets around them.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Limited-Engagement Shows:

Tuesday, July 22
Thursday, August 21
              6:00 p.m. sold out - waiting list only
              7:30 p.m. sold out - waiting list only
             $6 per person
                                                       Reservations are HIGHLY recommended.
                                                       This show usually sells out.

Call 908-231-8805 for reservation.

Lectures

JUST FOR KID

Admission / General Policies

Admission is $6.00 per person, per show, all ages, unless otherwise noted.
See two programs on the same day and get $2 off the second show.
Try a laser concert with 3D glasses for an additional $2
Same night Star Show and one Laser Concert for $10.00
Groups of 15 or more see both for $9.00 per person
No one is admitted into the planetarium after a show or concert has started; by order of the Fire Marshall.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before show time. Shows and Concerts must start on time.
General seating tickets will be held until 10 minutes before show time at the Planetarium Gift Shop.
Reservations do not guarantee a seat if you are late for the show or concert.

Reservations are recommended for all shows by calling the Planetarium @ 908-231-8805.

RVCC is located between Routes 78 and 22. Click here for directions to the College .
On campus, park in Lot #7 or #1 and proceed up the steps to the Planetarium.

Raritan Valley Community College Updated 8/152006 by ACG