THROUGH MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
There comes a time in every city dweller's life when the asphalt, concrete, and lack of wildlife (dogs on the Boston Common do not count) become too much to bear and communing with the great outdoors is necessary. The Grand Canyon and the Alps are lovely options, but who wants to smell like dirt and donkeys or freeze in the snow? Instead, check out two IMAX films showing at the Mugar Omni Theater (Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston, 617.723.2500). The Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk features beautiful shots of the raging Colorado River; the fact that the Dave Matthews Band provides the soundtrack and Robert Redford narrates, well, that's not so bad either. If you're missing winter, there's The Alps, a heartwrenching tale of John Harlin III's journey up the face of Eiger Mountain. Either way, you get adventure - no sleeping bag required.
