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Planetarium Shows, PBS' Jeffrey Brown Among the Attractions of Western's Fall Family Open House Oct. 26-27

Contact: Lisa Moulds, Western Washington University New Student Services and Family Outreach, (360) 650-4546 or lisa.moulds@wwu.edu

BELLINGHAM – There are still tickets available to a number of shows and events that are part of Western Washington University’s Fall Family Open House weekend on Oct. 26 and 27, including the popular planetarium shows and seats at the weekend’s keynote with PBS NewsHour’s Jeffrey Brown.

The planetarium shows are on Friday, Oct. 26, and Saturday, Oct. 27. Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for general admission and are available at . The planetarium schedule is as follows:

Friday, Oct. 26:

  • 7 p.m.: American Indian Star Lore
  • 8:30 p.m.: The Zodiac

Saturday, Oct. 27:

  • Noon: The Zodiac
  • 1:30 p.m.: American Indian Star Lore
  • 3:30 p.m.: The Zodiac
  • 5:30 p.m.: American Indian Star Lore

Tickets are still available for Jeffrey Brown’s presentation, “Election 2012-Where We Stand in the US, a Divided America Prepares to Vote,” on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. on Western’s Performing Arts Center’s Mainstage. Tickets are $20 for students and $25 for general admission, and are available at the Western Box Office at (360) 650-6146 or www.tickets.wwu.edu; tickets are also available at Village Books in Fairhaven or the Community Food Co-Op.

In a career spanning more than 20 years at the NewsHour, Brown has interviewed numerous leading American and international newsmakers, moderated studio discussions on a vast array of topics, and reported from across the United States and other regions of the globe. As arts correspondent, he has profiled many of the world's leading writers, musicians and other artists. As senior producer for national affairs for more than a decade, he helped shape the program's coverage of the economy, healthcare, social policy, culture, and other areas. In addition, he is the creator and host of "Art Beat,” the NewsHour's popular online arts and culture blog. His work as correspondent and producer has garnered an Emmy, six Cine Golden Eagle Awards, and other honors.

For more information on Fall Family Open House or its events, contact Lisa Moulds at (360) 650-4546 or lisa.moulds@wwu.edu.