Celestia is a lights and music show at St John's Cathedral in Denver. It's quite beautiful at points, the way the lights are designed specifically to work with the architecture.
In other ways it's weird. The first 15 minutes of the 45 minute show was a mournful medley of mostly unrecognizable music (Amazing Grace was one) played by a single cello spotlit on the darkened stage. The overhead picture was just clouds throughout.
I'm pretty sure they have staff starting the applause at the designated times because she hadn't even removed her bow before thunderous applause came from the back.
We bought general admission tickets - warning, get there PLENTY early because you want a seat towards the back. We couldn't find parking so we were some of the last in and were at the front, which meant twisting in your seat and craning your neck.
Parking tip: At Washington and Clarkson (NE corner in front of cathedral), go NORTH on Clarkson (there's heavy equipment there and it kinda looks like you can't - as of 8/16, you can). There's a parking lot 1/2 block up on the left. Not the cheapest (almost $18 for two hours) but at 10 minutes before showtime it was a huge relief.
I could see making this a Christmas show with carols and creative lights. It be fine paying the $50 admission for that. read more