Bear Tales and Other Grizzly Stories at Planetarium July 8-31

The Illinois State University Planetarium will present Bear Tales and Other Grizzly Stories, July 8 - 31.  Show times are Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and Fridays at 7:30 p.m.  There will be no presentation of Bear Tales on Friday, July 17.

The show features a variety of stories told by Grandpa Ben and his family as they camp under the stars of early-summer.  Bear Tales and Other Grizzly Stories, which includes legends from ancient Egypt and Greece and even a tale about Blackbeard the Pirate, is suitable for the whole family.

Admission to the Planetarium's public programs is $4 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-12 and seniors, and $2 for children ages 3-4.  The Planetarium is located under the white domed roof at the eastern end of Felmley Hall of Science, located 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