Digital Dome Theater

 
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SUNY Corning Community College’s Planetarium is now the Digital Dome Theater, offering the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania more than a valuable astronomical resource. The newly renovated Digital Dome is equipped to offer educational experiences for all disciplines.

The new digital technology seamlessly integrates data, models, videos, and graphics from across the educational spectrum to engage audiences in a new immersive educational experience. The Corning Community College Digital Dome provides audiences with inspiring and amazing multimedia voyages on a 360 degree dome that are accessible to audiences of all ages and interests. The Dome offers programming for the public, schools, other groups, and private rentals. 

For more information on the Digital Dome Theater and its offerings, contact Jennifer (digitaldome@corning-cc.edu) at 607-962-9595.

Special Event: AmeriCosmos by Matt Venuti

SUNY Corning Community College is thrilled to host National Touring Artist Matt Venuti and his captivating show, AmeriCosmos, on Thursday, October 17th, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The event promises to be an unforgettable evening of enchanting live music and spectacular footage of nature from around the country, captured by Matt himself…with the addition of an excursion into Space, courtesy of NASA and the Webb telescope. Following the event attendees will be invited to gaze at the full moon through the observatory telescope. Note observations are weather dependent.

A native of Geneva, Matt lived in San Francisco for much of his adult life where he worked full time as a musician, composer and bandleader. For the past 12 years he’s taken to the road and performs throughout the country for several months out of the year. He’s known for introducing to the stage an array of innovative, rare and highly expressive acoustic and electronic instruments. His music transcends traditional genres but has elements of many. In AmeriCosmos Matt provides a live soundtrack as the visuals unfold, taking his audiences on a journey through the heart of nature, the depth of sound and the vastness of Space.

Matt has performed AmeriCosmos coast to coast in theaters, planetariums, art centers and the like. His engaging music and performances have earned him fans world-wide. Learn more about Matt and AmeriCosmos at: www.mattvenuti.com
Reserve your tickets today and be part of this extraordinary experience at the Digital Dome Theater.

 

Public Shows

Now Showing: Dinosaurs at Dusk

September 6, Dinosaurs at Dusk 7:00pm and 8:00pm
September 7, Dinosaurs at Dusk, 11:00am and 12:00pm
September 20, Dinosaurs at Dusk, 7:00pm and 8:00pm
September 21, Dinosaurs at Dusk, 11:00am and 12:00pm

October 4, Kids Night, free star talks every 30 minutes from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
October 5, Tales of a Time Traveler, 11:00am and 12:00pm
October 18, Tales of a Time Traveler, 6:00pm and 7:00pm
October 19, Tales of a Time Traveler, 11:00am and 12:00pm

 

2024 Show Schedule
January, Black Hole First Picture
February, Two Small Pieces of Glass
March, Birth of Planet Earth
April, Earth, Moon, Sun
May, Dark Universe
June, Oasis in Space
July, Living Worlds
August, Edge of Darkness
September, Dinosaurs at Dusk
October, Tales of a Time Traveler
November, Stars of the Pharaohs
December, Let it Snow
 
*Shows and times are subject to change. Check back the week before your visit to verify.
 
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*The charge on your credit card statement will appear as "Corning Community NY"

Fees
$8/ adult, age 18-64
$6/ seniors, age 65+
$4/ children, 5-17
Free, children 4 and under (shows are in a dark environment that may frighten some young children)
Free, CCC students

Also interested in visiting the Observatory? Observatory Open Hours

 

Group Programs
The Digital Dome Theater offers programs to enhance your curriculum and meet your educational needs. Choose from existing programs or create your own. 

Click here to view the Digital Dome Programs.

Interested in learning more or scheduling a field trip, please email digitaldome@corning-cc.edu

Fees
$4/person

 

Rentals
The Digital Dome is available for private rentals. The dome seats 72. A party space is available with flexible furniture for food and/or activities. For more information contact digitaldome@corning-cc.edu

 

Birthday Parties
Looking for a space for your next birthday party? We’d be happy to host you. The dome is available for small parties of 20 or fewer. The two hour birthday party rental includes a private screening of a show of your choice followed by a live star talk of tonight’s sky. For an additional fee we can create custom content and activities. In addition to the dome we provide a space for cake and other activities. 

Fee
$200 for 2 hours and 20 people.
Additional time and activities for an additional fee.

Saturday and Sunday afternoons are reserved for parties but other times can be scheduled depending on building and staffing availability.

To schedule or make inquiries please contact digitaldome@corning-cc.edu

 

Accessibility
Audio enhancing devices are available. 

SUNY CCC is committed to ensuring welcoming and inclusive events. Please contact Accessibility@corning-cc.edu or (607) 962-9262 if you will need accommodations to participate.