Mueller Planetarium announces holiday laser show schedule

Ralph Mueller Planetarium at the University of Nebraska State Museum will feature three programs in its schedule of Christmas and holiday laser light shows.

The programs will include "Christmas Laser Fantasy 2004," the planetarium's laser version of its annual show featuring the music of Mannheim Steamroller, Steamroller keyboardist Jackson Berkey, the Trans Siberian Orchestra, and others; "Holiday Wonderland," featuring older recordings by artists such as Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Burl Ives and Gene Autry in holiday favorites; and "Laser Country Christmas," featuring artists such as Alan Jackson, Martina McBride and many others.

Following are the schedules for each program:

"Christmas Laser Fantasy" -- Dec. 4, 2 and 3 p.m.; Dec. 5, 2 and 3 p.m.; Dec. 11, 2 p.m.; Dec. 12, 2 p.m.; Dec. 18, 2 and 3 p.m.; Dec. 19, 2 and 3 p.m.; and Dec. 26, 2 and 3 p.m.

"Holiday Wonderland" -- Dec. 11, 3 p.m.; and Dec. 12, 3 p.m.

"Laser Country Christmas" -- Dec. 18, 4 p.m.

Because of the expanded laser show schedule, showings of the planetarium astronomy program, "Hubblevision II," have been moved to Dec. 4 and 11 at 1 p.m. each day. "Hubblevision II" will also be shown Jan. 2 at 2 p.m.

Admission is charged to all planetarium shows. Tickets for the holiday laser shows and "Hubblevision II" are $6 for adults and $4 for children and college students, and may be purchased at the front desk of the NU State Museum, 14th and U streets. The price includes admission to the museum.

For further information, visit the planetarium's Web site or telephone (402) 472-2641.

CONTACT: Jack Dunn, Coordinator, Ralph Mueller Planetarium, (402) 472-2641