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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
6/28 First Session classes end.
7/1 Second Session classes begin.
7/4 Independence Day-no classes.
8/9 Second Session; 12 Week Evening Sessions classes end.
8/27 Move-in and registration for transfer students.
8/29 Move-in for first-year students; New Student Orientation.
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CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
6/6 Penn Bookstore Story Hour; 2 p.m.; Penn Bookstore. Tuesdays through August.
Morris Arboretum
1&2 p.m. Info.: (215) 247-5777.
6/15 Paper Magic: Origami with Storytelling: magical art of paper folding with storytelling and music; talking paper puppets; catch a leaping frog or don a royal crown in this exciting, educational and multi-cultural program.
7/13 Rainbow Child International; group uses enlightening stories, songs, dance and rhythms from the world over to explore how other cultures live, learn and celebrate. For the entire family.
8/10 Kits Kaboodle "Mother Nature:" come meet "Mother Nature" during this interactive performance that uses exciting stories, dance and improvisation to explore ecology, preservation and man's responsibility to his environment.
8/31 Poko Puppets Performs Aesop's Fables; large, colorful masks and puppets are used to make eight classic fables come to life in American Ragtime style including The Lion and the Mouse, and The Fox and the Grapes.
Museum's Summer Magic 2002
10 & 11 a.m. Weekday morning series featuring music, dance and storytelling from around the world; children 6-12; free with Museum admission (free/PENNCard holders and ages 6 & under; $2.50/students & seniors; $5 adults); pre-registration required: (215) 898-4015. Info.: www.upenn.edu/museum .
7/10 Afro-One Dance, Drum and Drama Theatre
7/17 History
and Mystery of Egyptian Dance
7/31 Chinese Ribbon Dance & Sword Dance
8/6 African Drumming & Storytelling
8/7 African
Music of the Women's Sekere Ensemble
8/15 Raven's Feast Puppet Show
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CONFERENCES
6/5 Herpesviruses Symposium; 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; auditorium, BRB II/III. Info./registration: www.uphs.upenn.edu/medicine/ID.htm (Infectious Disease; Medicine; Microbiology; Dental Medicine; Veterinary Medicine).
6/18 Behavioral and Biologic Outcome Measures in HIV Research; James Jaccard; SUNY Albany; Cornelis Rietmeijer, Denver Public Health Department; David Metzger, social work; Martin Fishbein, communications; 9 a.m. -12:15 p.m.; auditorium, Leonard Davis Institute; Lobby, Colonial Penn Center. Info.: pgarcia@nursing.upenn.edu or (215) 898-5673 (Behavioral & Social Sciences Core; Center for AIDS Research).
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EXHIBITS
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Admission Donations and Hours Charles Addams Fine Arts Hall: Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Esther Klein Gallery, 3600 Market; free, Mon.- Sat., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Institute of Contemporary Art: $3, $2/students, artists, seniors, free/members, children under 12, with PENNCard and on Sundays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., noon-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed: July 15-September 3. Kroiz Gallery, Architectural Archives; Lower Level, Fisher Fine Arts Library: weekdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: weekends by appointment. Morris Arboretum; every day 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays in June, July and August until 8 p.m. Rosenwald Gallery, 6th fl, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. See www.library.upenn.edu/ services/hours/ hours.html . University Museum: $5, $2.50/seniors & students w/ID, free/members, PENNCard, children under 6; Tues.- Sat., 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Sunday (free), 1-5 p.m. |
Dancing Plume by Deborah Schwartzman is a recent quilted work part of At the Cutting: Edge: The State of the Art Quilt exhibit at Arthur Ross Gallery, opening June 15.
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6/15
At
the Cutting Edge: The State of the Art Quilt; recent
works by six Philadelphia artists in a range of techniques exemplify
the diversity and sophistication of contemporary fabric artists
and the fine art of quiltmaking. Varying techniques inspired
by graphic design and typography, or using handpainted and dye-painted
fabrics, found objects, and recycled every-day materials offer
multiple perspectives that reinterpret this ancient tradition.
Featuring quilts by Cindy Friedman, Amy Orr, Leslie Pontz, Emily
Richardson, Lonni Rossi, and Deborah Schwartzman. Arthur Ross
Gallery.
Through
July 28.
6/16 Garden Railway--Patriots or Traitors: Houses of the Revolutionary War; a miniature world set in the splendor of a summer garden, the display features historic buildings created entirely of natural materials, each meticulously detailed with leaves, bark, vines and twigs. Logs and branches are also used to create unique tunnels and overhead trestles. Nestled among woody plants, colorful annuals and perennials. Grand Opening: June 16; Morris Arboretum. Through October 14.
8/1 POSTERS/POSTERS/POSTERS.
Twenty Years of Gallery Graphics;
striking
graphics by talented students and seasoned graphic designers
has been the hallmark of the Arthur Ross Gallery and its brief
antecedents since it opened its doors in 1983. The variety of
the design communicates the diversity and eclecticism of exhibitions
from more than two decades; Arthur Ross Gallery.
Through
September 8.
8/2 In-House Exhibit--Art by University City Science Center Employees; Artist's Reception: 5-7 p.m.; Esther Klein Art Gallery. Through September 15.
Now
Modern Mongolia: Reclaiming Genghis Khan; cultural
treasures from the National Museum of Mongolian History. 2nd
fl., Dietrich Gallery, University Museum. Through June 1.
The
Collector's Eye: Nineteenth-Century Prints from the Arthur Ross
Foundation and the Philadelphia Museum of Art; print media
of Cézanne, Delacroix, Gaugin, Manet, and Pissarro. Woodblock
prints, etchings, & lithographs; Arthur Ross Gallery; Through
June 9. 
Exhibition by Shigeo Kuroki; visiting artist, Fine Arts; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Charles Addams Gallery. Through June 28.
Recent
Paintings by T.L. Solien;
University of Wisconsin, Madison; contemporary figurative paintings;
Esther M. Klein Art Gallery. Through June 29 (Klein Gallery;
The Print Center).
David
Rogers' Big Bugs Lands; giant wood insect sculpture by sculptor
David Rogers; Morris Arboretum; Through June 30.
You
go first; wall painting by Arturo Herrera; ramp corridor
connecting the 1st & 2nd floors; ICA. Through July 14.
ICA Presents: Charles Ledray, Sculpture 1989-2002; comprehensive
exhibition of recent works will feature approximately 30 pieces
created since 1989; ICA. Through July 14.
Space
1026: Scratch off the Serial; site-specific installation;
graphic & diverse work of 18 Philadelphians; inspired by
graffiti, fantasy and adolescent notebook art, folk art, cartoons,
extreme sports, and media-generated imagery; preview reception;
ICA. Through July 14.
Agents Wanted: Subscription Publishing in America; Rosenwald Gallery, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library. Through August 9.
From the Ground Up: Approaches to Architecture and Landscape Design; 100 master drawings and models including works by: Loius I. Kahn, Isamu Noguchi, Laurie Olin, Wesley Wei, Venturi Scott Brown & Assoc.; Kroiz Gallery, Architectural Archives. Through September 2.
Off
the Wall: Current Work by Robinson Fredenthal;
thousands of paper models documenting a lifetime of geometric
explorations by Robert Fredenthal, BA '63, BArch '67, the designer
of Black Forest--the sculpture adjacent to Meyerson Hall; Kroiz
Gallery, Architectural Archives. Through September 30.
Closely
Observed; Andrea Baldeck, fine art photographer; a selection
of botanical imagery; Upper Gallery, Widener Visitor Center,
Morris Arboretum. Through October 20.
Photographic
Explorations: A Century of Images in Archaeology and Anthropology
from the University of Pennsylvania Museum;
a visual journey through the archaeological and ethnographic
landscape covered by the Museum's 110 years of research around
the world; 50 black-and-white photographs from the Museum's
Archives, including images from famous expeditions. 1st fl.,
Sharpe Gallery, University Museum. Through December.
Ongoing
Ancient Greek World; Canaan & Ancient Israel; Living in Balance: Universe of the Hopi, Zuni, Navajo & Apache; Ancient Mesopotamia: Royal Tombs of Ur; The Egyptian Mummy: Secrets & Science; Raven's Journey: World of Alaska's Native People; Buddhism: History & Diversity of a Great Tradition; University Museum.
Healing Plants: Medicine Across Time and Cultures; Morris Arboretum.
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FILMS
International House
$5; Tickets available one hour before showtime. See www.ihousephilly.org
100 Years of Cinema
www.ihousephilly.org6/ 7 Band Of Outsiders (Bande à part); (J-L. Godard; 97 mins.; French w/English subtitles); Jean-Luc Godard's long-unseen French New Wave gangster movie; 8 p.m.
Forces In Motion: The New Wave in Jazz on Film
7 p.m. International House. www.ihousephilly.org6/ 27 The Connection (S. Clarke; 110 mins.)
6/ 27 Thelonious Monk: Straight, No Chaser; (dir. Charlotte Zwerin; 90 mins.) documentary.6/28 David, Charles and Ornette: The Ornette Coleman Trio 1966; (R. Fontaine; 23 mins.).
6/28 Mingus; (T. Reichmann; 54 mins.).
6/28 Spaceways; (E. English; 18 mins.) rare glimpse at the Sun Ra Arkestra.6/28 Sun Ra Arkestra Private Films; (48 mins.); recently discovered cache of Arkestra "private films", home movies and performance films from the 60s and 70s, filmed in Egypt, Philadelphia and locations unknown.
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FITNESS/LEARNING
Jazzercize; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday; Newman Center; first class free; $4.50/class, $3.50/students; Carolyn Hamilton, (215) 662-3293 (days) or (610) 446-1983 (evenings).
HR Learning & Education
Suite 1B South, 3624 Market St. unless otherwise noted. Info./registration: www.hr.upenn.edu/training_coursecatalog/ .
6/3 BEN Deposits; 2- hour hands-on training course; 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 409 Franklin Building. Also June 3, 7, 17 & 20. 2-4 p.m.
6/5 Procard; intended for individuals buying goods and services using a Procard; 9:30-11 a.m. Suite 421A, 3401 Walnut. Also June 19.
6/7 Transitioning to Management; designed to help new managers and supervisors at Penn make the transition into their roles; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; $50. Also June 28; and June 14 & 21, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
6/10 BEN Balances-GL Inquiry and Reporting Refresher; for staff who have already attended BEN Balances training; 2-4 p.m.; 409 Franklin Bldg.
6/11 AMA's Leading Your Team Into the Future: two-day seminar gives the basic, on-the-job knowledge that a manager needs to build and lead successful teams. 9 a.m to 5 p.m.; $50. Also June 12 (American Management Association).
6/12 Words at Work--The Latest in Business Writing; program challenging long-held assumptions about the "right" way to communicate; 9 a.m.-noon; Also June 13 & 14.
Leadership and Strategy, with C.K. Prahalad; live, interactive satellite broadcast; 30 minute Q&A session with Dr. Prahalad; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Class of 1962 Auditorium, John Morgan Bldg.
6/17 New Staff Orientation; designed to provide new staff members with important information about working at Penn. Also July 8 & 22 and August 5& 19.
6/19 Franklin Covey's "What Matters Most"; time management workshop for the entire business of living, not just the demands of eight to five. Price includes the Franklin Planner. 9 a.m. -5 p.m.; $50; Also July 26.
6/25 The Penn Perspective; two-day program will include the opportunity to hear first-hand regarding the University's structure, mission and future direction; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; $50; Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall. Also June 26.
7/18 Professional Development Program; two-day session; work with a learning partner on the development of a personalized learning plan; 9 a.m.-5 p.m; $50. Also July 19.
7/23 Brown Bag Matinee - FISH! and FISH Sticks!; noon to 1 p.m.; free; pre-registration required.
7/25 Brown Bag Matinee - FISH! Tales; shows how organizations that seem to have little in common with Pike Place Fish have learned to apply the FISH! philosophy in ways that meet their unique needs; noon to 1 p.m.; pre-registration required.
7/30 AMA's "Strategies for Developing Effective Presentation Skills"; a two day program on how to deliver a presentation that's clear, informative, memorable, motivating, and convincing; 9 a.m to 5 p.m. $50; Also July 31 (American Management Association).
8/9 Franklin Covey's Planning for Results: A Practical Approach for Managing Projects; project management binder, software, and binder inserts included with program; 9 a.m to 5 p.m.; $50.
Morris Arboretum
Registration: (215) 247 5777 x125.
6/1 Nighttime Nature Walk At Bloomfield Farm; learn how animals are adapted to life in the dark. Meet at the barn circle at the Bloomfield Farm; bring a flashlight; 7-9 p.m. $10; $8/members.
6/5 Vase Arranging: Loose Flowers; tricks of the trade to arrange flowers so that they will look their very best. The elements of design will be covered in depth. 6:45-8:45 p.m.; $35; $32/members.
6/8 Herbal Renaissance: Modern Science, Ancient Uses; herbal medicine through an herb walk, slide presentation, and demonstration. Please bring your lunch. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ; $50; $45/members.
6/9 Fresh Flower Floral Topiaries: Taking Arrangements to New Heights; arrangements suspended over its containers with wood or natural stems. 1:30-3:30 p.m.; $48; $42/members.
6/13 Orchids--Fascinating Plants For Home or Greenhouse; learn to grow orchids as houseplants, growing supplies, nutritional requirements, pest & disease control. 7:30-9:30 p.m.; $38; $36/members.
6/15 Creating Miniature Houses: A Master Class; create a focal point in your garden with a miniature house or building made from natural materials. 10-a.m.- noon; $22; $20/members.
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MEETINGS
6/18 WXPN Policy Board Meeting; 4 p.m.; WXPN, 3905 Spruce St. (WXPN).
6/21 Trustee's Full Board Stated Meeting; 11-noon; Union League, Broad & Sansom Sts. Center City Phila.
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Greater Philadelphia Blues Fest A three-day festival beginning May 30, the Blues Fest features a concert on June 1 with 2002 Grammy award winner Delbert McClinton, below, and Blues Hall of Famer Little Milton, at right. This is the annual fundraiser for the Partnership CDC. For details, see www.greaterphillybluesfest.com . (See Music). |
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MUSIC 6/1 Greater Philadelphia Blues Fest 2002; featuring Delbert McClinton and Little Milton; 8 p.m.; Irvine Auditorium; $35-$38. Info.: (215) 336-2000 or www.ticketmaster.com (University of Pennsylvania). 6/6 36th Street Jazz: Arpeggio Jazz & Music Ensemble; 5-7 p.m.; 36th St. Plaza, in front of Penn Bookstore. Thursdays through August (Business Development). 7/16 Musica al Fresco; evening concerts, various artists; bring picnic and blanket; Photographic Exhibitions exhibit will be open along with the new Trescher entrance; 6 p.m.; Outdoor Gardens, University Museum. Info.: www.upenn.edu/museum/ . Also August 20 (Museum). |
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Concert in the Garden; 6:30-8 p.m.
6/6 Nubian Dreamscape presents Jasscape; the members of this unique quartet will incorporate jazz classics and original music to create a blend of old, new and smooth sounds.
6/20 The Bloom Consort: a unique concert experience featuring vocal music of the Renaissance; repertoire includes: Madrigals, Motets and Chansons in English, Latin, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
7/11 Philadelphia Classical Guitar Trio; eclectic, musical experience features a variety of music for classical guitar in an ensemble setting.
7/25 Satori; This mixed ensemble of winds, strings and piano plays both traditional and contemporary chamber music.
8/1 Voices of Africa: internationally acclaimed choral ensemble presents a unique experience through a cappella musical vocals and traditional African percussion rhythms.
8/15 Chinese Opera Society; using spectacular costumes, elaborate makeup, dance, traditional music and more, they retell famous stories from Chinese history, legend and literature.
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ON STAGE
6/19 Bill Cosby: Benefit for Urban Teacher Education at Penn; 8 p.m.; Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts; $50; Reception and dinner and show tickets $150; Info.: (215) 898-9794 (GSE).
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READINGS/SIGNINGS
Penn Bookstore
Author discusses/signs book at 7 p.m.
6/12 Valerie Paradiz: Elijah's Cup.
6/25 Carol Winkelman: The Complete Guide to Pregnancy After Thirty.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
6/12 Party on the Green; University faculty and staff Spring Appreciation lunch; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; College Green; bring postcard invitation and Penn ID. Info.: QOWL@hr.upenn.edu or call (215) 898-5116.
6/14 Moonlight
and Roses Gala;
cocktails in garden, dinner & dancing under tent; 6 p.m.-midnight;
Morris Arboretum;$300/couple; $425/patron; call (215) 247-5777
ext.152 for invitation (Arboretum).
6/16 Garden Railway Grand Opening; celebrate the fifth anniversary; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Morris Arboretum. See Exhibits (Arboretum).
6/22 Big Bugs Event -- Ladybug Fly Away: releasing hundreds of ladybugs to begin work as garden helpers; 12:30 p.m.; please note the release will take place promptly at 1:30 p.m.; Morris Arboretum (Arboretum).