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PLANETARIUM LASER CONCERTS

See colorful laser lights choreographed with music and the starry planetarium sky.
 

Admission: $6 for all shows and all ages

Call 908-231-8805 for reservations!

              

Laser Show Song Lists
See a Star Show before a laser concert.

Admission: $6 for all shows and all ages

Call 908-231-8805 for reservations!

Summer Schedule
Fridays, July 9 - August 27, 2010 

7:30 p.m.

Summer Skies
The Summer Triangle dominates the evening skies this season.  Saturn is Visible as well.  Join us on Friday evenings throughout the summer to learn what stars and constellations we can see, as well as hear about some current events in astronomy.

8:30 p.m. Rock Laser Concert * evening shows use the unedited, album versions of songs which may include some language not heard in radio versions.  These shows are not recommended for younger audience members.
                  - Pink Floyd’s The Wall (July 9)
                  - Laser Coldplay (July 16)
                  - Dark Side of the Moon (July 23)
                  - ELO  (July 30)
                  - Led Zeppelin (August 6)
                  - The Beatles (August 13)
                  - U2  (August 20)
                  - Dark Side of the Moon (August 27)

 


 

Fall Schedule
Saturdays, October 9 - November 20, 2010


Laser Light 2010
(Saturdays, Oct 9, 16, Nov 6, 13, 20) 4 p.m.      
Features songs that are popular in 2010 like “Fireflies,” “OMG,” and “Tik Tok.”

Fright Light
(Saturdays, Oct 23 & 30) 4 p.m. * Family version
Features songs including Alive by Meatloaf and Thriller by Michael Jackson.

Fright Light
(Saturdays, Oct 23 & 30) 8 p.m. * PG-13 version
Not for young viewers or those easily scared!  Features songs including Alive by Meatloaf, Thriller by Michael Jackson, and The Night Santa Went Crazy by Weird Al.

Laser Beatles
(Saturday, Nov 6) 8 p.m.
Songs include I Am the Walrus, Twist and Shout, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.

Laser ELO
Saturday, November 13, 8 p.m.

Laser Coldplay
Saturday, November 20, 8 p.m.

 


 

JUST FOR KIDS!


Thursdays, July 8 - August 26
3:00 p.m. Laser Kids 2 (new song list!) (recommended for ages 6-12)
Listen to songs such as "Twist & Shout" by The Beatles and "Fireflies" by Owl City while lasers draw pictures on the dome overhead.

Laser Kids 2
Sunday, October 17, 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 24, 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 21, 3:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 4,  3:00 p.m.
Listen to songs such as “Fireflies” and “Hot Hot Hot” while lasers draw pictures on the dome overhead. (recommended for ages 6-12)

Sky Lights
Sunday, November 7,  3:00 p.m.
A laser and video concert featuring songs by mr. RAY and Jane Murphy. (Recommended for ages 3-8)


 

 


RVCC Laser Song List – Summer 2010

Pink Floyd's The Wall

  • In the Flesh
  • Another Brick in the Wall, part 1
  • The Happiest Days of Our Lives
  • Another Brick in the Wall, part 2
  • Mother
  • Goodbye Blue Skies
  • Empty Spaces
  • Young Lust
  • Is there Anybody Out There?
  • Comfortably Numb
  • and more!
 

Laser Coldplay

  • For You
  • Brothers & Sisters
  • Yellow
  • Lovers in Japan
  • In My Place
  • What if?
  • Clocks
  • Trouble (Live)
  • Speed of Sound
     

Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon

  • Speak to Me
  • Breathe
  • On the Run
  • Time
  • The Great Gig in the Sky
  • Money
  • Us and Them
  • Any Colour You Like
  • Brain Damaged
  • Eclipse
 

ELO (Electric Light Orchestra)

  • 10538 Overture
  • Do Ya
  • Telephone Line
  • Turn to Stone
  • Evil Woman
  • Twilight
  •  Mr. Blue Sky
  • Shine a Little Love
  •  Calling America
  • Don't Bring Me Down
 

Led Zeppelin

  • The Evening
  • Kashmir
  • Battle of Evermore
  • What Is and What Should Never Be
  • Stairway to Heaven
  • Black Dog
  • Rock and Roll
     
 

The Beatles

  • Across The Universe
  • I Feel Fine
  • I Am The Walrus
  • Get Back
  • Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
  • Money
  •  Twist And Shout
  • Yer Blues
  • Ob La Di Ob La Da
  • Revolution
  • Help
  • Sgt. Peppers
 

Laser U2

  • Magnificent
  • Bad
  • Pride (In the Name of Love)
  • Beautiful Day
  • One
  • Discotheque
  • No Line on the Horizon
  • Unforgettable Fire

 

Laser Kids 2

  • The Riddle
  • Much Better - Jonas Brothers
  • Mozart Figaro - Trans Siberian Orchestra
  • Twist & Shout - The Beatles
  • Respect - Aretha Franklin
  • I Love Rock & Roll - Joan Jett
  • Tutti Frutti - Little Richard
  • Hot Hot Hot - Buster Poindexter
  • Celebration - Kool & the Gang
  • Fireflies - Owl City
  • and more!

 

SkyLights

  • Family Ride - mr RAY

  • Roy G Biv - mr RAY
  • I’d be a Dinosaur - mr RAY
  • Kalien the Alien - mr RAY
  • Footsteps on the Moon - Jane Murphy
  • Is Anybody Else Out There - Jane Murphy
  • The Planet Song - Jane Murphy
  • Moon Rock Rock - Jane Murphy
  • When You Wish Upon a Star - Disney
  • Purple People Eater
  • Talk to the Animal - Sammy Davis, Jr.
  • ABC - Jackson Five

 

Admission Discounts / General Policies

  • See a star show and a laser concert on the same day and get $1 off the second show.
  • Try a laser concert with 3D glasses for an additional $2
  • Same night Star Show and one Laser Concert for $11.00
  • Groups of 15 or more see both for $10.00 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. 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. 

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  Raritan Valley Community College Updated 3/5/2006 by AKA