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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 (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. 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
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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.
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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.
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Almanac, Vol. 49, No. 29, April 15, 2003
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