Sphere Las Vegas celebrates Earth Day with Exosphere mini-show

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Sphere in Las Vegas will celebrate Earth Day on Monday with a special mini-show on the Exosphere.

Work from Grateful Dead percussionist Mickey Hart and filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg has been combined to form an 11-minute show, according to Sphere Entertainment.

The show is scheduled to be displayed on the Exosphere at 7 and 8 p.m. Monday. Their art will also run at various times during the day.

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Hart’s contribution is called “Rhythms of the Universe.” It’s described as a 90-second visual symphony split across four phases, each featuring unique movements and color patterns.

“I’ve always felt that music has the power to connect us to the rhythms of the Earth and the universe,” Hart said in a statement. “The Sphere project is my attempt to harness those rhythms and create something that speaks to the interconnectedness of all life.”

Schwartzberg created six, 90-second pieces that capture different earthscapes, such as coral reefs, ocean views and desert canyons.

“I am excited to share nature’s wonders on the largest canvas on Earth,” Schwartzberg said. “These sequences make the invisible visible by exploring the foundations of Life.”

Hart will perform with Dead & Company later this year for 24 shows at Sphere this spring and summer.