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Mesmerica 360 - Bakersfield, CA

The William M Thomas Planetarium at Bakersfield College

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AN IMMERSIVE 360°
EXPERIENCE

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EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS
ON TICKETS

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OVER 800,000
TICKETS SOLD

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The 360° Immersive 
Relaxation Experience

Unlike Anything You’ve Experienced Before

The record-breaking adventure is here. From the visionary mind of James Hood, discover a seated, multi-sensory 360° experience unlike anything else. 

With surround-soundscapes and visuals that envelope you in a cocoon under the dome, you wont want to miss this limited-time spectacle audiences have called 'life-changing', 'breathtaking' and 'spectacular'.

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Meet James Hood

The Artist Behind Beautifica and Mesmerica.

James Hood is renowned as a vital and versatile musical pioneer - especially with his work on the PanART hang, a uniquely mesmeric melodic instrument, and for his collaborations with international animation artists.

His lengthy musical resumé includes playing drums in The Pretenders, an ongoing two-decades-plus run as mastermind of the visionary ambient/electronica act Moodswings, and an expansive array of production and soundtrack projects.

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Everyone's Talking About Mesmerica 360

The 'mind-bending' show has sold almost a million tickets.

Experience the most popular show of its kind in history. Featured on NBC, FOX News, and in numerous local publications such as The Advocate, Houston Chronicle, and Michigan Daily, James Hood's Mesmerica has captivated critics and audiences alike.

From The Henry Ford and Liberty Science Center to The Canadian Museum of History, and The National Space Centre & Sir Patrick Moore Planetarium, 
Mesmerica has played in over 100 iconic venues worldwide.

Venue Information

The William M Thomas Planetarium at Bakersfield College

Opened in the fall of 1962 (and formally dedicated in early January 1963 with the name "Bakersfield College Planetarium"), the William M Thomas Planetarium in Math-Science 112 has provided shows for over 4,500 K-12 students per year. The B.C. astronomy and physical science classes also use the planetarium at selected times during the semester. The upgraded planetarium was named after Rep. Bill Thomas and was dedicated on November 2, 2006. Congressman Thomas directed the $1 million in federal funds needed to move the planetarium into the 21st century.
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The Planetarium has unique features to serve all of its travelers including state-of-the-art Dome Theater, Foucault Pendulum, Interactive science exhibit hall and NOAA Science on a Sphere.

The William M Thomas Planetarium at Bakersfield College

1801 Panorama Drive, Bakersfield, CA, US 93305

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