Penn State Abington is proud to provide meaningful arts and educational programs to the community. We offer most programs free of charge or at a very low cost - join us!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2009
Amelia Earhart: From the Ogontz School to Worldwide Fame
Dr. Moylan C. Mills and Lillian Hansberry, library staff assistant
Did you know that the great aviatrix Amelia Earhart had ties to our area? Join us as we explore the fascinating connection between Penn State Abington and Amelia Earhart.
And make sure you see the new film bio Amelia, starring Hilary Swank and Richard Gere, so you can add to the lively discussion. Free admission. See us mentioned in the www.philly.com story which reviewed the movie.
2:30pm, 112 Woodland Building
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009
International Film Night: Tell No One
Dr. Moylan C. Mills and Dr. Dolores Rafter Arevalo, coordinator of International Affairs
Please help us celebrate the 10th annual International Education Week (November 9-13, 2009) sponsored by the US Department of State and Education. We invite you to join us for an evening of French –well, the movie that is! In this intriguing French thriller, a wife disappears, apparently murdered. Her husband is accused of her death, but is he the culprit? Is she really dead? Find the answers and much more! This international film signals the culmination of a week-long series of internationally focused events to celebrate International Education Week. Light refreshments. Admission is $5, payable at the door. Register via e-mail to jar42@psu.edu or call 215-881-7376.
7:30pm, 112 Woodland Building
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2009
Silent Film and Organ Accompaniment:
The Cat and the Canary
Dr. Moylan C. Mills, moderator, and Wayne C. Zimmerman, organist
Twenty years after the death of an eccentric millionaire, his family members gather in his decrepit mansion to hear the reading of the will. Jealousy, mayhem, and guffaws follow in this 1927 classic forerunner of the "old dark house" genre of mysteries. Features the great silent star Laura LaPlante. Free admission.
2:30pm, Sutherland Auditorium
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2009
Film and Theater Review: In Time for the Holidays
Dr. Moylan C. Mills
Join us as Dr. Mills explores the new must-see films along with the hottest Broadway and Philadelphia shows! The evening will include video excerpts, plenty of provocative discussion, and light refreshments. Free admission.
7:30pm, 112 Woodland Building
Cultural Events Email List!
Want to be reminded of upcoming programs and get information about new ones? Join our Cultural Events email List today! Send your name and e-mail address to Judy at jar42@psu.edu.
- Special Events Coordinator, Pam Brobst, 215-881-7634.
- If weather is questionable, call Cultural Events Weather Hotline, 215-881-7661.
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