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Thursdays in November at 2pm
Not showing November 28
Dubbed 'inland seas' by early European explorers, the Great Lakes have some of the most spectacular wilderness scenery on earth, and a fifth of all the planet's fresh water. The waters pass by towering cliffs dotted with early Native American pictographs, caribou and moose grazing on the shores, over giant prehistoric sturgeon lurking among thousands of shipwrecks and past nearly 40 million people who live along the more than 10,000 miles of coastline.
Thursdays in September & October at 2pm
Tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. The film employs advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like? An official selection at 16 international film festivals with five awards. Narrated by Richard Dormer.
Fridays in September, October & November at 2pm
Not showing September 27 and November 29
Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You’ll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in all their original splendor. Narrated by John Rhys-Davies.
Saturdays in September & November at 2pm
Not showing September 28
The vastness of our planet’s oceans guards unimaginable secrets. One of its most precious is Kaluoka’hina, the enchanted reef whose magic protects it against humans finding it. Kaluoka’hina’s colorful inhabitants have thus always lived in peace… until the volcano erupts, and the spell is broken. Now it’s up to the young sawfish Jake and his paranoid pal Shorty to restore the magic of Kaluoka’hina and save their reef.
Thursdays in September, October & November at 3:30pm
Not showing September 28, November 23 and November 30
Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the universe. Journey to the farthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of Stars. Narrated by Mark Hamill.
Saturdays in October at 2 & 7pm
Enjoy our special music show themed around Halloween! Tunes such as “Bad Moon Rising,” “Spirit in the Sky,” “This is Halloween,” “Monster Mash,” “Thriller” and many more come to life with an amazing immersive graphics and light show. Great for family audiences, the visuals are funny, spooky, whirling, and will leave audiences laughing and smiling. Produced in-house, you’ll experience entertaining “interludes” and surprises in between the songs. It’s the perfect way to get in the mood for that trick-or-treating!
Saturdays November 23 - December 21 at 3:30pm
The coldest and darkest of seasons holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. This presentation traces the history and development of many of the world's most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season. The show also recounts the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of the winter solstice. Season of Light is visually rich, culturally inclusive, musically satisfying, and the perfect program for the end of the year. Narrated by Charles Kuralt.
Saturdays in November at 7pm
Thursdays in December at 2pm
Not showing December 26
Two hundred miles north of the Arctic Circle, near the jagged tips of Norway's crown, the Sun does not set for weeks on end during the summer months, and the midnight sun bounces off fields of midsummer snow. This Dome360 film features the Sami People of northern Scandinavia as they follow the reindeer migrations, much like their ancestors. A total of 10 filming expeditions and 105 days were made to the Arctic to capture the northern lights, the Sami and their reindeer, dog sledding and the beautiful Arctic scenery.
Fridays at 2pm and Saturdays at 2 & 7pm in December
Not Showing December 27 & 28
This entertaining show features classic and modern holiday music set to thematic scenery and artistic animation. Songs include “Frosty the Snowman,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Winter Wonderland” and many more. The program is a fun experience for audiences of all ages, especially families.