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the Planetarium

PLANETARIUM LASER CONCERTS

Come see our new brighter lasers!  Stunning colors!
 

Admission: $6 for all shows and all ages

Call 908-231-8805 for reservations!

Watch the RVCC Planetarium on The Learning Channel's show "Cake Boss!"

The episode is airing on Monday, November 23 at 10:30 p.m.

It will be rebroadcast on Wednesday, November 25 at 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

 

         

         
     


There are no shows between December 21 and January 8.
(Scroll down or click show title for song lists)
See "Public Star Shows" page (link at left) to see what astronomy programs we have.

Admission: $6 for all shows and all ages

Call 908-231-8805 for reservations!

Fall Schedule
November 7, 14, 21,
2009
4:00 p.m.      Laser Light Waves 2
                    Features songs by U2, Moby, Radiohead, and more.

8:00 p.m.      Laser ELO (Electric Light Orchestra)
                    Features songs like Telephone Line, Don't Bring Me Down,
                    and more.

Saturdays & Sundays
December 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20,
2009
3:00 p.m.      Winter Wonder Lights
                    Features Holiday songs like Little St. Nick, Santa Baby, Carol
                   of the Bells, and more.

Winter Schedule
Saturdays, January 9-March 20, 2010

4:00 p.m.      Laser Lite 2010
                    Features songs by the Beatles, ELO, U2, and more.

8:00 p.m.      Dark Side of the Moon
                    January 9, February 6, March 5
                    Laser Coldplay
                    January 16, February 13, March 13
                    Laser Picks - hear different artists and songs each month
                    January 23, February 20, March 20
                    Laser Zeppelin
                    January 30, February 27

 

JUST FOR KIDS!
Sunday, November 15
3:00 p.m.      Laser Kids
                    Listen to songs like "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and "God Bless the USA."  (recommended for ages 6-12)

Sunday, January 10
3:00 p.m.      Laser Kids
                    Listen to songs like "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and "God Bless the USA."  (recommended for ages 6-12)

Sunday, February 21
3:00 p.m.      Sky Lights
                    Features songs by mr RAY and Jane Murphy.  Sing along with Kalien the Alien and Moon Rock Rock.  (recommended for ages 3-8)

RVCC Laser Song List – Fall 2009
 

Laser Coldplay

  • For You
  • Brothers and Sisters
  • Yellow
  • Lovers in Japan
  • In My Place
  • Viva La Vida
  • Clocks
  • Trouble (Live)
 

Laser ELO

  • 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
  • Hold on Tight

 

Winter Wonder Lights

    • song list coming soon

 

Light Waves 2

  • Save Me – Remy Zero
  • Laser Show – Fountains of Wayne
  • Better Now -- Collective Soul
  • Yellow – Coldplay
  • Mozart Figaro – Trans Siberian Orchestra
  • No Line on the Horizon – U2
  • You – Radiohead
  • We Are All Made of Stars -- Moby
  • Cosmos Rockin’ – Queen & Paul Rodgers
 

Laser Kids

  • Laser 101
  • The Lion Sleeps Tonight
  • BBQ of the Gods
  • Tuesday's Day Off
  • Little Deuce Coupe - The Beach Boys
  • Bodyrock - Moby
  • The Adams' Family theme song
  • God Bless the USA - Lee Greenwood
  • When You Wish Upon a Star - Disney
  • Ghostbusters - Ray Parker, Jr.
  • Heading for the Future
  • Pop Goes the World – Men Without Hats
  • ABC – Jackson Five

 

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. 

Click here for directions to the Planetarium.
 
  Raritan Valley Community College Updated 3/5/2006 by AKA