Museum of the Rockies presents Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience

BOZEMAN - The Museum of the Rockies at Montana State University will host the Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience from Aug. 10 to 14. The immersive audiovisual event celebrates the release of indie folk artist Phoebe Bridgers' new album, "Lost Weekend."

Screened in the museum's Taylor Planetarium from 4 to 5 p.m. each day, the experience pairs the album with visuals from Babak Tafreshi, an acclaimed photographer and National Geographic night sky explorer. Filmed across nearly 20 countries, the show transports audiences beneath the star-filled skies of Madagascar, the Northern Lights over Iceland, dramatic Texas storms and other nighttime landscapes from around the world.

"This experience is a wonderful example of how music, science and art can come together to inspire curiosity and wonder," said Eric Loberg, Taylor Planetarium program manager. "The stunning imagery reminds us of both the beauty of our night skies and our connection to the larger universe."

Tickets for the Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience are $5 for museum members and $10 for nonmembers. Advance registration is required at museumoftherockies.org.

The event is presented in partnership with the global technology company Cosm. Phoebe Bridgers will not be in attendance, and the event is not a live performance. Select planetariums will debut Bridgers' album around the world, and it will be released to the general public on Aug. 14.

To preserve an immersive environment, the experience is a phone- and camera-free event. Mobile devices will be secured in pouches upon entry to the theater and returned to guests at the conclusion of the program.