11/05/02, Free Movies at The Bridge - Almanac, Vol. 49, No. 11

Free Movies at The Bridge

On Thursday, November 7, The Bridge: Cinema de Lux, will open its doors exclusively to local college students for Penn Picks Movie Day. The event, co-sponsored by S.P.E.C. (Social Planning and Events Committee), will offer students the opportunity to see up to six classic films free just by showing their college ID.

Plus, everyone at the event will have the chance to win one of 15 MTV 1000 Singing Machines®, a portable CD with graphics karaoke system that hooks up to any television. The unit is compact and fits easily into tote bags and backpacks, making it a portable party accessory.

Penn Picks Movie Day Schedule

Se7en--1:40 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 9:35 p.m.

Casablanca--1 p.m., 4:35 p.m., 6:50 p.m., and 9:40 p.m.

Risky Business--1:30 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 10:10 p.m.

Top Gun--1:25 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 7:25 p.m., and 10:05 p.m.

Citizen Kane--1:10 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:10 p.m., and 9:50 p.m.

Moulin Rouge--1:15 p.m., 4:05 p.m., 7:15 p.m., and 9:55 p.m.

The Bridge Cinema will also welcome local families for two special screenings on Saturday, November 9. Advanced tickets are now available at The Fresh Grocer, while supplies last. The showtimes are as follows:

Family Screening Schedule

Shrek--9:30 a.m.

Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie--10 a.m.

For more information call (215) 386-3300 or visit http://thebridgecinema.com

Almanac, Vol. 49, No. 11, November 5, 2002

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

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November 5, 2002
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu, winner of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize, will be the Commencement Speaker.

Penn has conferred the University's Medal for Distinguished Achievement on Senator Specter.

A new director for PAACH and Asian Pacific American Heritage Week events.

Highlights from the Trustees' Fall Meeting.

The State of the University, overview by the President.

For Neighborhood Development, a $28 million partnership with Citizens Bank.

Wharton's new academic center; Jon M. Huntsman Hall is a state-of-the-art facility.

The Bridge: Cinema de Lux opens this week with free movies.

Penn's Way kicks off this year's campaign to raise $435,000 to help those in need.