November 4, 2009
MICHIGAN THEATER HONORS US MILITARY PERSONNEL WITH FREE ADMISSION FOR MOVIES ON VETERANS DAY
ANN ARBOR, Michigan – Once again, the Michigan Theater is pleased to recognize the contributions to our country by members of the U.S. military. On Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, military veterans and active personnel will be admitted FREE to all regular film screenings.
In addition, veterans are eligible for a discount price of $7.00 per ticket all year round.
Movies that day include THE GOOD SOLDIER at 4:30 pm and COCO BEFORE CHANEL at 7:00 and 9:30 pm.
Movies that day include THE GOOD SOLDIER at 4:30 pm and COCO BEFORE CHANEL at 7:00 and 9:30 pm.
THE GOOD SOLDIER follows the journey of five combat veterans from different generations of American wars as they sign up, go into battle, and eventually develop their views about what it means to be a good soldier. 79 minutes. Not rated.
COCO BEFORE CHANEL portrays the formative years of the legendary couturier who embodied the modern woman and became a timeless symbol of success, freedom and style. French with subtitles. 105 minutes. Rated PG-13.
This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Merton & Regina Allen Memorial Fund. The primary purpose of the fund, established through the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, is “to support programming, events and special initiatives for United Sates Armed Forces veterans, with preference to disabled veterans and those who served in action, at the Michigan Theater (a Code Section 501(c)(3) organization).”
Please visit the Michigan Theater web site for a complete schedule with show times: http://michtheater.org
About the Michigan Theater
The Michigan Theater is Ann Arbor’s historic center for fine film and performing arts. Winner of the 2006 Outstanding Historic Theatre Award from the League of Historic American Theatres, it is located in downtown Ann Arbor at 603 East Liberty Street, across the street from Borders Books and Music. Regular movie prices are $9.00, $7.00 for students, seniors and US veterans, and $6.50 for Michigan Theater members. Please visit the theater’s website at http://michtheater.org. The 24-hour information line is (734) 668-TIME. Our daily film program media sponsors are WEMU 89.1 FM and 107oneFM.
