FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 25, 2016
CONTACT:
Kate Moore, Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations
(616) 929-1713; [email protected]
“Dark Side: The Light Show” Returns for the Spring and Summer
at the Grand Rapids Public Museum
Grand Rapids, Michigan – The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) is proud to
announce Dark Side: The Light Show is back at the Chaffee Planetarium. Dark Side: The
Light Show is a one-of-a-kind light show featuring music from Pink Floyd’s album “The
Dark Side of the Moon.”
Visitors will experience this iconic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” as never before,
featuring stunning 4k visuals, brilliant LED sequences and incredibly clear 5.1 surround
sound. Dark Side: The Light Show was the GRPM’s first original production since the
planetarium underwent major renovations in 2013/2014.
This most recent production of this show was developed by members of the original
crew that worked on previous laser light shows at the GRPM in the 1990s and 2000s.
Members of the volunteer planetarium production team include: Jacob Bourjaily, Matt
Bourjaily, Ethan Brown, Dave Staskiewicz, Chad Kremer, Dave DeBruyn, John Foerch
and Daniel Tell.
Each song from this album is played in this show with its own unique thematic visuals.
Following the course of the album, the visuals increase in complexity each song, taking
the audience on an unforgettable rock and roll journey.
Dark Side: The Light Show will play Tuesdays at 8 p.m., Fridays at 9 p.m. and Saturdays
and Sundays at 4 p.m through June 19. Tickets are $4 each with general admission to
the Museum, $5 each for planetarium only tickets and free to Museum members. For
more information and to purchase tickets, visit grpm.org.
Dark Side: The Light Show contains adult language and dizzying visual effects. It is not
recommended for individuals prone to motion sickness, seizures or light sensitivity.
This show is sponsored by WLAV.
The newly renovated Chaffee Planetarium offers brand new shows featuring the latest
Digistar projection technology and immersive surround sound for an unbelievably rich
and realistic experience. The Chaffee Planetarium reopened in March 2014 after a
major renovation, including all new technology, sound system, full dome and seating.
The renovation was made possible through the generosity of our donors, including the
lead gift from The Wege Foundation.
The Planetarium is named for Grand Rapids native, Roger B. Chaffee, who died with
fellow Apollo 1 astronauts Gus Grissom and Ed White during a pre-launch test in 1967.
The Planetarium was originally opened in 1994 and underwent a multi-million dollar
renovation fall 2013 to spring 2014.
Grand Rapids Public Museum
The Grand Rapids Public Museum, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is
located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI at 272 Pearl Street, NW. The mission of the
Museum is to be a living monument of artifacts, ideas, and stories told through
exhibitions, events, and educational programming designed to inspire, motivate and
celebrate our human bond. We enrich the life of our community through experiences of
the wider world in a uniquely Grand Rapids context, inspiring passionate curiosity for
all. For additional information including hours of operation, admission fees and
exhibit/event listings, please visit www.grpm.org.
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