"America the Beautiful: Our Natural Wonders" will be shown at the Fred G. Dale Planetarium on Nov. 12-24 at various showtimes.
To honor our veterans and to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary, Wayne State College’s Fred G. Dale Planetarium is proud to present “America the Beautiful: Our Natural Wonders,” a sweeping new cinematic experience that debuts at the planetarium at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. This 45-minute film is narrated by Emmy® Award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier”).
The planetarium runs on donations with suggested donations of $5 for adults and $3 for children.
The “America the Beautiful” schedule at the Fred G. Dale Planetarium is:
- 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12
- 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13
- 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14
- Noon and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17
- 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18
- 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20
- 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21
- 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23
- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24
“America the Beautiful” is a visually stunning and emotionally powerful film designed to inspire audiences across the country. The film transports viewers into the nation’s most breathtaking landscapes, from towering mountains and expansive plains to vital waterways and coastal ecosystems, while highlighting the people working to protect them.
By blending breathtaking visuals with intimate storytelling, “America the Beautiful” offers audiences a powerful opportunity to connect with the country’s most stunning environments and the individuals who have worked to protect them. The film stands as a compelling centerpiece for the nation’s 250th anniversary, inviting reflection, appreciation, and a renewed commitment to stewardship.
The planetarium is located on the lowest level of Wayne State’s Carhart Science Building. Guests should use the southwest doors to enter. Once inside, go to the stairs at the south end of the building and go down to the lowest level. Guests may also take the elevator. Carhart Science and the planetarium are handicap accessible.
Any questions or comments can be sent to Dr. Todd Young, director of the Fred G. Dale Planetarium, at [email protected], including how to book a private planetarium show for groups of 10 or more people.