Follow the Drinking Gourd at Planetarium Starting Sept. 12

Follow the Drinking Gourd will premiere on Friday, Sept. 12 at the Illinois State University Planetarium.  The show will run Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., through Nov. 15.

Follow the Drinking Gourd explores tales surrounding the stars of the Big Dipper, among the brightest and most popular in the night sky.  Throughout time these stars have been thought to resemble everything from a bear and three hunters to a drinking gourd guiding escaped slaves to freedom. 

Admission to Planetarium shows is $4 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-12 and seniors, and $2 for children ages 3-4. Planetarium members are admitted free of charge. 

The Planetarium is located under the white domed roof at the eastern end of Felmley Hall of Science, at the intersection of School St. and College Ave. in Normal. For more information please call the Planetarium's Skyline at (309) 438-5007 or visit www.phy.ilstu.edu/planet.html