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Entertainment on Campus

Children's Festival Picnic for Faculty & Staff: April 30

Let the Fun Begin! It's time for the 19th annual Philadelphia International Children's Festival. Exclusively for Penn faculty, staff and their families: The 5th Annual TIAA-CREF Penn Family Picninc and Opening Night Performance, will be held Wednesday, April 30 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Enjoy a picnic beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the Phillie Phanatic on the Annenberg Center's Outdoor Plaza, followed by the 7 p.m. Opening Night Performance hosted by NBC 10's Tiffany McElroy and featuring performances by a variety of Festival artists.

Tickets for both the picnic and performance are only $6, and are limited. So call (215) 898-3900 or stop by the Annenberg Center Box Office at 3680 Walnut Street and purchase your tickets today. When you purchase Opening Night tickets, you'll receive a special 2-for-1 ticket voucher good for free tickets to performances by John Flynn on Saturday, May 3 and Kotchegna Dance Company on Sunday, May 4.

-- Michael Rose, Managing Director, Annenberg Center

 

John Flynn

John Flynn (above) is a folk artist who began writing songs for his kids and his life. His songs including "Road Kill Café," are informed by the humanity and humor that he sees as essential tools for parenthood and living. For ages 4 and up.

Kotchegna

The Kotchegna Dance Company (above) promotes the Ivory Coast's culture through chant, mime, dance and music. Their stilt dancers, colorful costumes and pulsating drum rhythms captivate audiences both young an old. The company features eight musicians and dancers. Among the pieces being performed is Zaoli a work that represents a female deity made up of various animals. For ages 6 and up.

 

 

Penn Presents: A Multitude of Music

Joshua Redman

The Joshua Redman Elastic Band will close PENN Presents Jazz Series on Saturday, April 19 in the Zellerbach Theatre of the Annenberg Center at 8 p.m. The Elastic Band includes Joshua Redman on saxophone, Brian Blade on drums, and Sam Yahel on organ. Tickets are $47, $42, $34 and $28 with discounts for seniors, students, groups, and Penn faculty, staff and alumni.

 

The Afro-Cuban All Stars' performance at the Annenberg Center will give a cultural history lesson exploring Cuba's rich musical heritage. The Grammy-nominated group is a multi-generational mix of legendary musicians and rising stars of contemporary Cuba. They will perform on Friday, April 18 at the Zellerbach Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets are $39, $34, $30 and $26 with discounts for seniors, students, groups, and Penn faculty, staff and alumni.

For tickets to either or both of these performances call (215) 898-3900 or visit www.pennpresents.org.

 


  Page I Don't Want In Search Engines Almanac, Vol. 49, No. 29, April 15, 2003

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