Date: 2/10/11
Contact: Eric Jome
The Illinois State University Planetarium will present the family program Follow the Drinking Gourd, running weekends starting Feb.18. Show times are Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 p.m.
The stars of the Big Dipper are among the brightest in the night sky and point the way to the North Star. Throughout time these stars have been thought to resemble everything from a bear and three hunters to a drinking gourd guiding the way to freedom. The show explores the many tales surrounding the Big Dipper.
Admission to Planetarium programs 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 intersection of School St. and College Ave. in Normal. For more information call the Planetarium's Skyline at (309) 438-5007 or visit www.phy.ilstu.edu/planet.html
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