Triton's Cernan Center Announces October Show Schedule

Children and adults alike can add enjoyment to their leisure time by attending a program at Triton College's Cernan Earth and Space Center. The October schedule, which runs Oct. 1-31, 2010, is as follows:

Xtra Terrestrial Files and Skywatcher's Guide - 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays
(The 7:30 Saturday evening program will be replaced by the Monthly Skywatch on Oct. 16.)
Fright Light and Pop Rock 1 Mini Laser Show - 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays
Children's Show: Dinosaurs in Space and Mini Fright Mini Laser Show - 2 p.m., Sundays
Family Show: Dinosaur!, Skywatcher's Guide and Mini Fright Mini Laser Show. - 3 p.m., Sundays

Show Descriptions
The Xtra Terrestrial Files
This multimedia program explores one of our greatest modern mysteries - the possibility that extraterrestrial beings traveling in alien spacecraft have visited Earth

The Skywatcher's Guide NEW!
New each month, this mini-show keeps you up-to-date on what's happening in the current sky.

Fright Light
This laser show, suitable for all ages, features music and images related to Halloween.

Pop Rock 1 Mini Laser Show
This sampling of songs from the Cernan Center's collection of laser light shows features "Talk to the Animals," "Little Deuce Coupe" and "Lovely Rita."

Dinosaurs in Space
Hosted by an entertaining dinosaur duo, this popular show features a unique and informative look at these fascinating creatures, plus a journey into space that is out of this world.

Mini Fright Mini Laser Show
This laser show features a sampling of songs from the "Fright Light" Halloween laser show.

Dinosaur!
This multimedia program describes the different types of dinosaurs and the different theories about what caused the dinosaurs to become extinct 65 million years ago.

Admission and Additional Information
Earth and Sky Shows, Children's Shows and Monthly Skywatch
These shows feature topics in astronomy, space science and Earth science. The shows are designed to inform and entertain adults and children. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for senior citizens 55 and older and children ages 2 to 12. Students with a current Triton ID and children ages 2 and under will be admitted for free, courtesy of the Triton College Student Association (TCSA).
Laser Light Shows
These shows blend multicolored laser beams and exciting visual effects to the beat of rock music for an entertaining adventure in sight and sound. The Cernan Center's laser light shows now feature a state-of-the-art laser projection system offering brighter, more dazzling laser images and many visual capabilities. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens 55 and older and children ages 2 to 12. Students with a current Triton ID and children ages 2 and under will be admitted for free, courtesy of TCSA.
For more information on Cernan Center programs, field trips or events, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3372. For program information, call (708) 583-3100, or visit the Cernan Center's Web site at www.triton.edu/cernan.
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All shows, dates, times and costs are subject to change.
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