What's On PERFORMANCES / LECTURES / EVENTS Sept. 2-15 Editor's Pick for This Issue What's On WXPN So you want your kid to get into college? It's showtime at the Annenberg Go play — and learn — in the garden Readers' Best: Insiders' tips for the incoming class Monday, Sept. 6 READINGS OPEN-MIKE NIGHT: Just in time for new student orientation, it’s “Speakeasy: Poetry, Prose and Anything Goes.” You’re welcome to join in, or just listen. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk. Info for all Writers House events: visit the Writers House Web site or call 215-573-WRIT. THEATER “COPENHAGEN”: As part of this year’s Penn Reading Project, excerpts from Peter Frayn’s new play about conscience and moral responsibility will be performed in a staged reading open to Penn students, faculty and staff. 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium, 34th and Spruce streets. Architectural whimsy For decades until his death in 1964, readers of The Sunday Bulletin were treated to portraits of Philadelphia’s architectural landmarks as seen through the eyes of architect-artist Alfred Bendiner (Ar’22,GAr’27). His whimsical drawings, such as this one of himself describing the Furness Building to Frank Lloyd Wright, captured the personalities of the structures in ways more sober renderings did not. A selection of his work goes on display this month at the Burrison Art Gallery in the Faculty Club’s new Inn at Penn digs. See Tuesday, Sept. 7. Photo courtesy Architectural Archives, University of Pennsylvania Tuesday, Sept. 7 EXHIBITS BENDINER REMEMBERED: The drawings of architect-artist Alfred Bendiner (Ar’22, GAr’27) (1899-1964) go on display today in the Burrison Art Gallery, Faculty Club, 3611 Walnut St. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Info: 215-898-4655. Wednesday, Sept. 8 EXHIBITS THE FABULOUS PHILADELPHIAN: A special exhibit celebrates the life of legendary Philadelphia Orchestra conductor Eugene Ormandy in honor of the centennial of his birth. 8:30 a.m. to midnight in Kamin Gallery, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 3420 Walnut St. Exhibit continues through Dec. 31. Info for all Penn Library events: e-mail the Friends of the Library or call 1-800-390-1829. TALKS ADMISSIONS SEMINAR: See “So you want your kid to get into college?” PERFORMANCE PERFORMING ARTS NIGHT: See “It’s showtime at the Annenberg.” Thursday, Sept. 9 SPECIAL EVENTS OPEN FOR STUDY: President Judith Rodin will cut the ribbon to open the new Undergraduate Study Center at Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. 4:30 p.m. at the library. TALKS ADMISSIONS SEMINAR: See “So you want your kid to get into college?” Flower power We could swear that we’ve been in a room not unlike the one that artist/sculptor Jim Isermann created in 1986 (above) in some very Brady suburb once upon a time — or perhaps we were just hallucinating. But “Flowers,” like all of Isermann’s sculptures, decorative objects and room installations, seriously mines that ’70s sensibility for the delight of modern audiences. “Fifteen,” the first-ever retrospective of his work, opens at the Institute of Contemporary Art Sept. 10 (see Thursday, Sept. 9). EXHIBITS TWO LOCAL FIRSTS: The Institute of Contemporary Art presents the first major retrospective of the works of West Coast painter-sculptor-designer Jim Isermann and the first local exhibition of the “found object” sculpture of Brooklyn-based Terry Adkins. Opening reception: 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the ICA, 118 S. 36th St. Admission $3, students/artists/seniors $2, ICA members/children under 12/PennCard holders/all visitors Sundays before 1 p.m. free. Exhibit runs from Sept. 10 through Nov. 7. PERFORMANCE PERFORMING ARTS NIGHT: See “It’s showtime at the Annenberg.” Friday, Sept. 10 TALKS ISERMANN ON ISERMANN: Jim Isermann reflects on his 15 years in art with the exhibit’s guest curator, David Pagel. Bring a lunch; soft drinks will be provided. Noon at the ICA. Sunday, Sept. 12 THEATER MASK & WIG: Penn’s venerable male satirical theater troupe gives you a freebie performance tonight. 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. Monday, Sept. 13 PERFORMANCE LIVE AT THE WRITERS HOUSE: The performing-arts showcase, which airs Sunday, Sept. 19 on WXPN-FM (88.5), tapes tonight at 8 at the Kelly Writers House. THEATER “NO EXIT”: The Penn Players present Jean-Paul Sartre’s play that explores his contention that “hell is other people.” 8 p.m. at the Iron Gate Theatre, 3700 Walnut St. Admission $5. Additional performances Sept. 13-15. Tuesday, Sept. 14 SPORTS FIELD HOCKEY: Penn vs. Villanova. 7 p.m. at Franklin Field, 33rd and Spruce streets. VOLLEYBALL: Penn plays Rutgers. 7 p.m. at the Palestra, 33rd St. below Walnut. THEATER “NO EXIT”: See Monday, Sept. 13. Wednesday, Sept. 15 TALKS STRIKING A BARGAIN: Legal Studies Professor G. Richard Shell, the founder and academic director of the Wharton Executive Negotiation Workshop and author of “Bargaining for Advantage,” discusses the psychological strategies of successful negotiators. 12:30 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St. THEATER “NO EXIT”: See Monday, Sept. 13.

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