Laserfest weekend at Mueller Planetarium Oct. 19-21

            Laser light shows are back for one weekend only at Mueller Planetarium at the University of Nebraska State Museum in Morrill Hall, Oct. 19-21.

            However, these are not the laser shows audiences have seen in the past. The planetarium will present music-themed shows performed by Lightwave International, using state-of-the-art laser projectors. This is a one-time only chance for audiences to experience the latest in laser display technology.

            Lightwave International is a multi-talented production company specializing in dazzling laser light shows and special effects for movies, corporate, touring and civic events. Lightwave is on tour with Skrillex, The Killers, Pretty Lights, Ghostland Observatory and DreamWorks' "How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular."

            LaserFest schedule:

• Friday, Oct. 19 -- 7 and 8 p.m., "Laser Beatles"; 9:30 and 11 p.m., "Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon Laser Spectacular."
• Saturday, Oct. 20 -- 3:30, 7 and 8 p.m., "Laser Beatles"; 9:30 and 11 p.m., "Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon Laser Spectacular."
• Sunday, Oct. 21 -- 3:30 p.m., "Laser Country" (various artists); 7 p.m., "Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon Laser Spectacular."

            The regular fulldome astronomy show (non-laser), "A Starry Tale," will also be presented that weekend at 2 p.m. Oct. 20 and 21.

            Matinee show tickets (including museum admission) are $10 for adults, $7 for children 18 and under, and $4 for Friends of the Museum and UNL staff, faculty and students with valid NU ID.

            Evening show tickets (museum exhibits closed) are $8 for all ages, $7 for Friends of the Museum. There is no discount for UNL staff, faculty and students during the evening shows. Evening shows, which begin at 7 p.m., are not recommended for children under age 5. Tickets sold on the day of the show only.  No advance purchases. Each show seats 80 patrons.

            Lightwave International is renowned for the famous Pink Floyd laser prism, creation of the world's largest full-color entertainment lasers, and performances with such acts as Kanye West and Jay-Z, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Tom Petty, M.I.A., Madonna, Korn, Linkin Park and more. Lightwave is a fabricator of laser systems, distributor of Arctos Laser projectors, and is a Coherent Premium Certified Integrator of OPS Laser sources. Lightwave has performed thousands of events for millions of audience members worldwide. For more information, visit www.lasershows.net

            The University of Nebraska State Museum (Morrill Hall) and Mueller Planetarium are south of 14th and Vine streets on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Campus. Parking is free in front of Morrill Hall. For more information on planetarium shows, astronomy, and space science, visit www.spacelaser.com or phone 402-472-2641. For more information on the museum, visit www.museum.unl.edu

Writer: Dana Ludvik, Public Relations Coordinator, NU State Museum, 402-472-3779