FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Author: Savannah Garrick
Media Contact: Maddy Elledge
(706) 379-5319, [email protected]
Rollins Planetarium to Present Laser Concert “Laser U2”
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. – The O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College will present “Laser U2” on Friday, April 21, and Friday, April 28, at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Planetarium admission per show is $5 for adults, $3 for students and free with YHC ID. Tickets are available for advanced purchase online at yhc.edu/planetarium or at the door 30 minutes prior to each show.
This entertaining laser presentation showcases one of the greatest bands of the last three decades, U2. The show features timeless classic and modern hits that are set against a backdrop of the latest laser art. Your eyes and ears will be your guides into an immersive journey through the rise and success of the boys from Dublin, including such classics as “Where the Streets Have No Name,” “Beautiful Day,” and “With or Without You.”
Laser concerts are non-astronomy shows containing loud music, flashing lights, spinning stars, and other effects that some may find disruptive. The show is not recommended for those who have conditions that could be aggravated by this experience.
O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium features a state-of-the-art GOTO Chronos Space Simulator star projector with a full-dome digital projection system, the Sky-Skan Definiti, in a 40-foot dome theater with 5.1 surround sound. With comfortable seating for 104, Rollins Planetarium offers public shows and educational opportunities for school groups throughout the year. Rollins Planetarium is located in the Maxwell Center on the YHC campus.
For more information about the planetarium, call (706) 379-5195 or visit yhc.edu/planetarium.
About Young Harris College
Young Harris College is a private, baccalaureate degree-granting college located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires and empowers students through the highest quality liberal arts education. The College currently has more than 1,100 students across five divisions—Education, Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics and Science, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The historic campus in Young Harris, Ga., has completed major campus improvements to accommodate the College’s growth. Recent LEED-certified campus improvements include the 121,000-square-foot Rollins Campus Center, new residence facilities, and a 57,000-square-foot recreation and fitness center. The College is an active member of NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Peach Belt Conference. YHC is among fewer than 300 colleges and universities nationwide named to the 2016-2017 list of Colleges of Distinction and is listed as a “Best National Liberal Arts College” by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
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