K-Pop added to Laser Show Schedule this Winter
Big Bird and two of his Sesame Street friends will make their way onto the Ingram Planetarium dome for the Film One World, One Sky this winter while the nighttime laser show schedule features an original production of Laser K-Pop.
In addition to Big Bird, One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure features Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu who lives far away in China, but the three friends discover that they still see the same stars at night! The word for star in Chinese is “xīng xing” (pronounced sing sing). How many “xīng xing” do you see in this sky? This short film, especially for preschoolers, is followed by a star show especially for them. It is sponsored by a grant from the town of Sunset Beach.
Laser K-Pop blends diverse styles of hip-hop, R&B, pop and electronic music into the highly polished productions of Korean Pop that have become a cultural phenomenon worldwide. Ingram Planetarium combines those catchy hooks and beats with stunning laser visuals in its newest production. Hits by Twice, aespa and others from the Netflix hit show, “K-pop Demon Hunters” come together for a show you won’t want to miss.
With educational films that inspire curiosity and spectacular laser music shows that will create out-of-this-world memories, Ingram Planetarium has something for visitors of all ages. Here’s a look at the Planetarium’s schedule Jan. 15 through Feb. 28.
Dome Theater Shows: Every Thursday through Saturday, explore remote areas, journey to the farthest reaches of space, or discover the stars you’ll see in your own backyard in our immersive theater – doors open at 10:30 am:<
11:00 One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure (new!) – Elmo and Big Bird live in the United States and Hu Hu Zhu lives far away in China, but they discovered that they still see the same stars at night! The word for star in Chinese is “xīng xing” (pronounced sing sing). How many “xīng xing” do you see in this sky?
12:00 Forward: To the Moon! – Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the moon.
1:00 Drifting North: The Arctic Pulse – Follow an international team of scientists from over twenty countries who embark on an epic year-long expedition to the Central Arctic, MOSAiC. The Multidisciplinary Drifting Observatory for the Arctic Climate (MOSAiC) team froze the German Icebreaker R/V Polarstern into the sea ice for a year. For a year, the team drifts with an ice floe and strives to understand the Arctic climate system and its future.
2:00 Unseen Earth (new!) — This show presents the story of how satellite technologies have revolutionized our understanding of our home. We witness Earth not merely as a static blue marble but as a dynamic, ever-changing ecosystem. Thanks to advanced orbital observations and in situ measurements, we gain unprecedented insights, enabling us to react swiftly even to sudden environmental shifts and natural disasters.
3 p.m. The Sky Tonight! – Tour the planets, constellations, and other celestial events happening in the night sky above our community. Then, next time you walk along the beach on a clear night, you’ll be able to identify the celestial sights you see.
Laser Music Shows: Every Friday and Saturday evening enjoy a unique and memorable sensory experience with laser effects accompanied by popular music heard through the area’s best sound system – doors open at 5:30 pm:
Friday
6 p.m. Michel Jackson
7 p.m. Abbey Road
Saturday
