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Friday Events

Events for NovaFest 2009 will be announced in March. Here's what took place at NovaFest 2008, held April 25-26, 2008 at Villanova University. As the weekend is always upgraded and expanded, events are subject to change every year.

Archived Events - Friday, April 25th, 2008

NovaFest LogoLive Music at the Oreo!

..hear student bands, and WXVU broadcasts live!

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Connelly Center Plaza, Main Campus

Student GroupsCome out and hear great student bands at the Oreo all Friday afternoon.. Also, come out for a live broadcast from WXVU Villanova Radio, 89.1 FM.

NovaFest LogoTaste of Philly Festival!

...local favorites bringing their foods to Villanova.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Connelly Center Plaza, Main Campus

Genos

Kick-off NovaFest 2008 with great Philly favorites, provided by TastyCake, Rita's Italian Ices and Dunkin Donuts, cheesesteaks from Geno's and Garrett Hill, Philadelphia Soft Pretzels and Milkboy Coffee! Grab a plate, grab your friends, and had down for some great eats!

Free to all Villanova University students!

NovaFest LogoMentalist Wayne Hoffman!

...as seen on NBC's hit show Phenomenon!

7:00 p.m.

Belle Air Terrace, Connelly Center

Wayne HoffmanWayne Hoffman is one of the most powerful and extreme mentalists in the world and is ranked as one of the top ten entertainers in the world of mentalists. He began performing at 7 years old and has never looked back, presenting to millions around the world. You’re not getting your standard show by any stretch of the imagination! Come to the Belle Air Terrace for a crazy and unique blend of illusion and mind reading. Combining perceptual manipulation, psychological illusions and unparalleled sleight of hand, this promises to be a great show. And perhaps best yet, the show is free to all students. Get there early for a great seat – we’re expecting it to fill up!

NovaFest LogoMovies On the Beach - Casablanca

Hollywood blockbusters and free snacks!

9:00 p.m.

Sheehan Beach, Main Campus

Casablanca

Casablanca (1942)

Rick Blaine, who owns a nightclub in Casablanca, discovers his old flame Ilsa is in town with her husband, Victor Laszlo. Laszlo is a résistance leader, and with Germans on his tail, Ilsa knows Rick can help them get out of the country - but will he?

Come out to Sheehan Beach at 9:00 p.m. for this all-time Hollywood hit on a mega outdoor screen with digital quality sound. Free snacks and refreshments!