Phoebe Bridgers’ newest album, “Lost Weekend,” will debut in full inside the University of Wyoming’s Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium. A special set of shows -- dubbed Phoebe Bridgers “Lost Weekend” Planetarium Experience -- will showcase the folk singer’s newest music Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Each listening session pairs the album with one of two original visual accompaniments: a custom dome show designed by renowned night-sky photographer Babak Tafreshi, or a unique immersive laser show designed by Laser Fantasy. Tickets are $10. (UW Planetarium Photo)
Phoebe Bridgers’ newest album, “Lost Weekend,” will debut in full inside planetariums around the globe, including the University of Wyoming’s Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium.
A special set of shows -- dubbed Phoebe Bridgers “Lost Weekend” Planetarium Experience -- will showcase the folk singer’s newest music Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets for the one-hour show are $10. To get tickets or receive more information about programs, email planetarium@uwyo.edu or leave a voicemail and a callback phone number at (307) 766-6506.
Tickets can be purchased online with a credit card, reserved by email or voicemail, or purchased at the start of the show. Cash or check is accepted at the door. The planetarium, which seats 64, is in the basement of the Physical Sciences Building. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis outside of designated ADA/wheelchair seating.
The shows are presented ahead of the album’s worldwide release Aug. 14 via record label Dead Oceans. The album’s first single, “Lost Boys,” was released June 25.
Each listening session pairs the album with one of two original visual accompaniments: a custom dome show designed by renowned night-sky photographer Babak Tafreshi, or a unique immersive laser show designed by Laser Fantasy.
“Both presentations offer their own atmospheric perspective that turns your first listen into a shared sonic and visual experience,” says Max Gilbraith, the planetarium’s coordinator.
Presented beneath the planetarium dome, Tafreshi, an acclaimed photographer and National Geographic night sky explorer, presents a visual experience culminating from two decades spent documenting extraordinary nocturnal scenes around the globe.
Experience “Lost Weekend” in a breathtaking audiovisual journey that travels from the star-filled skies of Madagascar and the shimmering Northern Lights above Iceland’s glaciers to the powerful storms across Texas. Filmed in nearly 20 countries, with no computer-generated imagery, this show brings audiences closer to the natural world through stunning nightscapes that blend music, science, art and a sense of discovery. The experience invites audiences to reflect on our connection to the universe while celebrating the beauty of dark skies.
The shows are presented in partnership with Spotify and COSM.
Bridgers’ songs often feature acoustic guitar and electronic production, and her lyrics tend to be melancholic. Bridgers has won four Grammys out of 11 nominations, and, in 2022, Billboard named her a Women in Music Trailblazer.
One note: This is not a performance, and Bridgers will not be in attendance. Bridgers has asked for phone- and camera-free events. All phones, smart watches, recording and filming devices will be secured in Yondr pouches upon arrival and entrance into the planetarium dome. Attendees will keep their Yondr pouches with them during the show and can access their devices upon leaving the planetarium.
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