What's On PERFORMANCES / LECTURES / EVENTS May 27-Sept. 1 Editor's Pick for This Issue Fitness and fun for you - and your family Readers' Best: Mortarboard madness High concept For its last exhibition of the 1998-99 season, the Institute of Contemporary Art has commissioned conceptual artist Sol LeWitt to create four new works specifically for its walls. The drawings and gouaches will be displayed along with recent pieces, including "Squiggly Brushstrokes," shown here, in the "Sol LeWitt: New Work (Black and Colors)" exhibit at the ICA, 118 S. 36th St., through July 25. Gallery hours: 12 to 8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission $3, students/seniors/artists $2, ICA members/PennCard holders/children under 12/all visitors Sunday before 1 p.m. free. Info: visit the ICA Web site or call 215-898-7108. Thursday, May 27 FILM 2000 SEEN BY...: The Philadelphia Festival of World Cinema program featuring seven distinct takes on the turn of the millennium returns to International House. Tonight: "The First Night of My Life" (Spain, 1998) at 7 p.m. and "The Hole" (Taiwan, 1998) at 8:45 p.m. at International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Tickets for each screening $6.50, students/seniors/International House members $5.50. Info: 215-895-6542. MOONLIT MOVIES: Bring a blanket - we'll supply the popcorn, cheap - for this summer cinema series under the stars, presented by Jay Schwartz's Secret Cinema. Tonight: "Selected Weird Shorts from the '30s to the '50s." 8:30 p.m. on the field in Hamilton Village, 40th St. and Locust Walk. Series continues every Thursday through July 29. Wednesday, June 2 TALKS 60-SECOND LECTURE: See Editor's Pick for This Issue. Thursday, June 3 MUSIC THE CLASSIC TRIO: Renowned jazz pianist David Hazeltine, bassist Santi Debriano and legendary drummer Louis Hayes give a free outdoor concert. Noon to 1 p.m. on the terrace at Café Bon Appétit, 3701 Chestnut St. FILM MOONLIT MOVIES: See Thursday, May 27. Tonight: "Under Fiesta Skies," a classic B-movie starring Gene Autry. Friday, June 4 FILM "PIZZICATA": An American pilot whose plane is shot down rediscovers his southern Italian roots and is embroiled in a tragic love triangle in this 1996 film by Edoardo Winspeare. 7 and 8:45 p.m. at International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Tickets $6.50, students/seniors/International House members $5.50. Info: 215-895-6542. Additional screenings June 6 and June 9-13. Sunday, June 6 FILM "PIZZICATA": See Friday, June 4. 5:30, 7:15 and 9 p.m. at International House. Wednesday, June 9 TALKS 60-SECOND LECTURE: See Editor's Pick for This Issue. FILM "PIZZICATA": See Friday, June 4. 7 and 8:45 p.m. at International House. Thursday, June 10 FILM "PIZZICATA": See Friday, June 4. 7 and 8:45 p.m. at International House. MOONLIT MOVIES: See Thursday, May 27. Tonight: "Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome." Friday, June 11 FILM "PIZZICATA": See Friday, June 4. 7 and 8:45 p.m. at International House. Saturday, June 12 FILM "PIZZICATA": See Friday, June 4. 5:30, 7:15 and 9 p.m. at International House. Sunday, June 13 FILM "PIZZICATA": See Friday, June 4. 5:30, 7:15 and 9 p.m. at International House. Wednesday, June 16 TALKS 60-SECOND LECTURE: See Editor's Pick for This Issue. Thursday, June 17 FILM MOONLIT MOVIES: See Thursday, May 27. Tonight: "This Island Earth," starring Rex Reason. Sunday, June 20 SPECIAL EVENTS GARDEN RAILWAY: Paul Busse's recreation of historic Philadelphia in twigs, bark and other natural materials returns to the Morris Arboretum for a second summer. Grand opening celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave., Chestnut Hill. Admission $6, seniors $5, students $4, members/children under 6 free. Wednesday, June 23 TALKS 60-SECOND LECTURE: See Editor's Pick for This Issue. Thursday, June 24 FILM MOONLIT MOVIES: See Thursday, May 27. Tonight: "Detour," a 1945 film noir directed by Edgar A. Ulmer. A very green centennial The Fernery at the Morris Arboretum was an impressive sight when John and Lydia Morris built it in 1899. Now fully restored to its original appearance, the late-Victorian gem is ready for its second century as a place to study ferns and other plants that thrive in moist environments. For information about the Fernery's 100th birthday party, see Wednesday, June 30. Wednesday, June 30 TALKS 60-SECOND LECTURE: See Editor's Pick for This Issue. SPECIAL EVENTS FERNERY CENTENNIAL: Celebrate the Morris Arboretum's historic Victorian landmark's 100th birthday with free cake, guided and self-guided tours, and advice from fern-growing experts. 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Arboretum. Free with Arboretum admission. Thursday, July 1 FOR THE KIDS SUMMER MAGIC: A new series at the University of Pennsylvania Museum introduces children ages 6 to 12 to the music and dance of cultures around the world. Today: "Chinese Ribbon Dances." 11 a.m. to noon at the Museum, 33rd and Spruce streets. Free with Museum admission ($5, students/seniors $2.50, Museum members/PennCard holders/children under 6 free). Programs and times subject to change. Info: 215-898-4016. THEATER "TIME OUT FOR PUPPETS": This event for the entire family lets you see the puppeteers at work as they perform their magic. Afterwards, children can make their own puppets. 6 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum. Fee (in addition to Arboretum admission) $10 per family. FILM MOONLIT MOVIES: See Thursday, May 27. Greece is the word Every summer, the University of Pennsylvania Museum's "Anthropologists in the Making Summer Adventures" day-camp program offers children the opportunity to travel through time and across continents, all without leaving Philadelphia. This year's first camp (see Monday, July 5) visits ancient Greece, and includes activities such as mask-making, pictured here. Full information about the seven week-long camps is in the day-by-day listings. Photo by Jennifer Gibson Monday, July 5 FOR THE KIDS ANTHROPOLOGY CAMP: This series of seven one-week day camps lets 8- to 12-year olds explore ancient times and distant continents and enjoy recreational activities. This week's theme: "Classical Greece." 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the University of Pennsylvania Museum. Registration fee for each session $150, Museum members $125; pre- and after-camp supervision available for additional fees. Registration/ Info: 215-898-6423, ext. 10072. Sessions continue through the week of Aug. 16. Wednesday, July 7 TALKS 60-SECOND LECTURE: See Editor's Pick for This Issue. MUSIC ROYAL COURT PLAYERS: Flutist Laura Forman and guitarist Stephen Limeburner give a performance of classical music in the Morris Arboretum's rose garden. 6 p.m. at the Arboretum. Free with Arboretum admission. Additional performance Aug. 26. Thursday, July 8 FOR THE KIDS SUMMER MAGIC: See Thursday, July 1. Today: "Macedonian Spirit Greek Dancers." FILM MOONLIT MOVIES: See Thursday, May 27. Monday, July 12 FOR THE KIDS ANTHROPOLOGY CAMP: See Monday, July 5. This week's theme: "Egypt: Land of Pharaohs." Wednesday, July 14 TALKS 60-SECOND LECTURE: See Editor's Pick for This Issue. Thursday, July 15 FOR THE KIDS SUMMER MAGIC: See Thursday, July 1. Today: "African Drumming and Dance." SPECIAL EVENTS CORN ROAST BLOCK PARTY: Chow down on free roasted corn on the cob, accompanied by the award-winning country/blues duo She-Haw. 3 to 6 p.m. at Sansom Common, 36th and Sansom streets. FILM MOONLIT MOVIES: See Thursday, May 27. Monday, July 19 FOR THE KIDS ANTHROPOLOGY CAMP: See Monday, July 5. This week's theme: "Africa's Kingdoms." Wednesday, July 21 TALKS 60-SECOND LECTURE: See Editor's Pick for This Issue. Thursday, July 22 FOR THE KIDS SUMMER MAGIC: See Thursday, July 1. Today: "Egyptian Dance." FILM MOONLIT MOVIES: See Thursday, May 27. Monday, July 26 FOR THE KIDS ANTHROPOLOGY CAMP: See Monday, July 5. This week's theme: "Native North Americas." Wednesday, July 28 TALKS 60-SECOND LECTURE: See Editor's Pick for This Issue. THEATER "TRAINS AND TREES": The "Quiet Riot" duo of Bill and Dave Mettler use the outdoors as their stage for a performance incorporating mime, storytelling and much more. 6:30 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum. Free with Arboretum admission. Thursday, July 29 FOR THE KIDS SUMMER MAGIC: See Thursday, July 1. Today: "The Katari Band: Indigenous Mexican Music." FILM MOONLIT MOVIES: See Thursday, May 27. Monday, Aug. 2 FOR THE KIDS ANTHROPOLOGY CAMP: See Monday, July 5. This week's theme: "Archaeology and Physical Anthropology." Wednesday, Aug. 4 MUSIC "TWO OF A KIND": Dave and Jenny Heitler-Klevans specialize in music for children, but their performance invites listeners of all ages to join in the fun. 6:30 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum. Free with Arboretum admission. Monday, Aug. 9 FOR THE KIDS ANTHROPOLOGY CAMP: See Monday, July 5. This week's theme: "China's Dynasties." Monday, Aug. 16 FOR THE KIDS ANTHROPOLOGY CAMP: See Monday, July 5. This week's theme: "Canaan and Ancient Israel." Thursday, Aug. 26 MUSIC ROYAL COURT PLAYERS: See Wednesday, July 7. Tell us what's on! If you have an event that may be of interest to the University of Pennsylvania community, we want to hear about it. 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