2014 Fall-Holiday Discover Columbia | Page 12

NEW! One-of-a-Kind Museum Experience with Planetarium, Observatory and 4D Theater The South Carolina State Museum recently (August 2014) opened the only observatory of its kind in the nation, one of the largest planetariums in the Southeast, and the only permanent 4-D movie theater in the state. This is the first time any museum in the United States has combined these three new facilities with a multidisciplinary museum focusing on art, history, natural history and science/technology. Movie fans are in for a treat in the The Rev. Dr. Solomon Jackson, Jr. 4D Theater, which couples high definition 3D digital projection films with physical features to provide multisensory, interactive experiences for guests. Physical features, including water sprayers, ankle ticklers, air blasters, scents, snow, bubble and smoke effects, strobe lights and vibrating seats, are synchronized to the images displayed on the screen. Showing Now: Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs: The 4D Experience will play to compliment the new blockbuster exhibit, Dinosaurs: A Bite Out of Time, and the educational film, Planet Earth: Pole to Pole 4D Experience, will take guests on a life-like Experience in December,journey around the globe. Openingto The Polar Express in 4D, is sure put everyone in the holiday spirit! Blockbuster Please call to verify dates and times as they are subject to change. Movies in 4D! SEPTEMBER SEPT 4-21 GOING ONCE, GOING TWICE...MURDER “Columbia’s Only Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre.” Old Mill-Lexington. scdinnertheatre.com SEPT 5-20 LAST STOP CHAPIN Chapin Theatre Company presents the story of a young talented musician facing tough choices about leaving home for the first time. Harbison Theatre. chapintheatre.org SEPT 5 & 6 THE BIG GRAB 43 mile yard sale from Blythewood, through Rid