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May 24, 2004
What monster lurks on the Forbidden Planet?
Again, from the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences...
RALEIGH — Come discover what has happened to an ancient civilization as the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences stays open late on Friday, June 4, to present the sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet.
Regarded as one of the best sci-fi films of the 1950s, Forbidden Planet (1956) succeeds at creating a sense of wonder through its beautiful production and innovative special effects. Based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest, the movie follows an expedition crew sent to investigate what happened to a colony of scientists settled on a distant planet. Upon their arrival, the crew discovers only two survivors, the ruins of an ancient society, and a mysterious monster roaming the planet. Starring Leslie Nielson and Anne Francis, Forbidden Planet also introduces Robbie the Robot. Free.
Local musician Kenny Shore kicks off the evening with live music at 5:30 p.m. Explore fun exhibits or enjoy food and drinks before the movie begins at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Steve Popson at 919/733-7350, ext. 379.
In the Nature Art Gallery, an opening reception for the artwork from the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators will begin at 6:00 p.m.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, in downtown Raleigh, documents and interprets the natural history of the state of North Carolina through exhibits, research, collections, publications, and educational programming. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sun., noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Visit the Museum on the web at www.naturalsciences.org. The Museum is an agency of the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, William G. Ross Jr., Secretary.