This month, residents in the Hermitage area have the opportunity to see a show that combines festivity with a dose of education.
‘How the Alien Stole Christmas’ follows Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick as he takes a tour through the winter sky at night. While he is on his yearly tour, however, he meets a new friend named Freep. Together, they take a trip through all the planets in the solar system while meeting the Christmas Eve needs of the imaginary residents of these worlds. On the way, they learn information about the planets and the stars in the night sky.
The show is part of the Ward Beecher Planetarium’s Holiday Program. The public programs are done in part with the Youngstown State University. The planetarium was first opened in 1967 and its mission has always been to offer educational opportunities to both the University students and the community at large.
‘How the Alien Stole Christmas’ will show this Saturday, December 19, at 2:00 pm at the Ward Beecher Planetarium, located on Lincoln Ave. in Youngstown. Tickets are free, but space is extremely limited so attendees are encouraged to show up early. Doors open half an hour before show time and no latecomers will be allowed in once the show has started. Interested parties should check the website for more information.
