Classic rock laser shows at Mueller Planetarium April 19-20

            Mueller Planetarium in the University of Nebraska State Museum of Natural History's Morrill Hall will offer special classic rock laser shows on the evenings of April 19 and 20. The shows include dazzling, full-color laser graphics and abstract images set to the music of the Beatles and Led Zeppelin.

            "Laser Beatles," with a 40-minute running time, will be presented at 8 p.m. each day and "Laser Led Zeppelin," with a 50-minute running time, at 9. "Laser Led Zeppelin" is not intended for children.

            Admission is $8 for non-members (all ages); $7 for members (with ID card). Tickets sold at the museum's front desk the day of the show only. Regular Morrill Hall hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 19 and 20. The museum will close at 4:30 p.m. and re-open at 7:30 p.m. to begin selling tickets again for the laser shows. The museum's exhibits will not be open during these evening laser shows.

            For more information on planetarium shows, astronomy, and space science, visit the planetarium's website, http://www.spacelaser.com or call 402-472-2641.

            The University of Nebraska State Museum of Natural History’s Morrill Hall and Mueller Planetarium are south of 14th and Vine Streets on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln City Parking is free in front of the museum. For more information on the museum, visit http://www.museum.unl.edu.

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