For the Kids

Way back in the day, I happened to work at a Pink Floyd laser-light-show extravaganza in Austin. My boss gave me these laughable instructions: "Make sure no one drinks, smokes or does drugs." He might as well have said: "Make sure no one comes to the show." As soon as the lights went down, I gave up and took a nap. Which wasn't hard, because unless you're drunk or stoned or, preferably, both, these things are bo-ring. For that reason, Paramount's Original LaserSpectacular featuring the music of Pink Floyd would seem to be another booze-or-snooze proposition. But here's the twist: The first half of the Nokia Theatre at Grand Prairie affair includes a complete run-through of The Dark Side of the Moon synched up with The Wizard of Oz, the much-discussed and more or less proven partner of the album. And that, my red-eyed friends, is worth staying sober for. Show starts at 8 p.m. Call 214-373-8000 for tickets ($22 to $28). --Zac Crain