What's On PERFORMANCES / LECTURES / EVENTS Oct. 14-27 Editor's Pick for This Issue Readers' Best: Penn p.m. picks What's On WXPN Ode to Dad We doubt that artist Terry Adkins will be using his sculpture “Nadir,” pictured here and currently on display at the Institute of Contemporary Art, as a musical instrument. But there are a number of musical instruments, including a 16-foot-tall sousaphone, on display in his exhibit “Relay Hymn,” and this evening he and a group of guest musicians will perform on them as the acoustic component of the installation, an homage to his father, who coached a high school track team that competed in several Penn Relays from 1955 to 1968. See Thursday, Oct. 14. Thursday, Oct. 14 MUSIC RELAY HYMN: Artist Terry Adkins and guest musicians perform using instruments on display in Adkins’ exhibition. 6 p.m. at the Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St. Admission free. Info: visit the ICA Web site or call 215-898-7108. TALKS COMEBACK CITY?: Dennis Keating of Cleveland State University takes a fresh look at his city’s much-touted revival. 6 p.m. in Room B-3, Meyerson Hall, 210 S. 34th St. Friday, Oct. 15 SPORTS FIELD HOCKEY: Stanford plays Columbia at noon and Penn and Bucknell play a double-header at 2 p.m. at Franklin Field, 33rd and Spruce streets. VOLLEYBALL: Penn vs. Dartmouth. 7 p.m. at the Palestra, 33rd St. below Walnut. TALKS FLOOD OF EVIDENCE: Columbia University geologists Bill Ryan and Walter Pitman present evidence linking the ancient flooding of the Black Sea to the biblical story of Noah. 4 to 6 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania Museum, 33rd and Spruce streets. Admission free. Reception follows: fee $15, Museum members $12. Info for all Museum events: visit the Museum Web site or call 215-898-4000. Saturday, Oct. 16 SPORTS MEN’S SOCCER: Against Old Dominion. 2:30 p.m. at Rhodes Field, University Ave. at the Schuylkill River. VOLLEYBALL: Penn takes on Harvard. 4 p.m. at the Palestra. MUSIC JAMES GALWAY: The world-famous classical flutist performs works by Schubert, Dvorak, Mower, Saint-Saens and Bizet, accompanied by pianist Philip Moll. 8 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium, 34th and Spruce streets. Tickets $30, $45 and $55; discounts for seniors, students and Penn faculty, staff and alumni available. Tickets/info for all “University of Pennsylvania Presents” events: visit the Annenberg Center Web site or call 215-898-3900. Sunday, Oct. 17 MUSIC JAY ANSILL: One of the co-founders of the Cherry Tree Music Co-op comes back home with his eclectic contemporary string quartet. 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Church parish hall, 3916 Locust Walk. Tickets $10 in advance, $13 at the door. Info for all Cherry Tree events: visit the Cherry Tree Web site or call 215-386-1640. Tuesday, Oct. 19 TALKS REWEAVING THE MILLS: Nancy McLean of Northwestern University speaks on “Redesigning Dixie with Affirmative Action: Race, Gender and the Desegregation of the Southern Textile Mill World.” 4:30 p.m. in Room 329A, 3401 Walnut St. READINGS DORIANNE LAUX: Single mom, doughnut holer, maid, sanitarium cook, gas-station manager, student, poet, University of Oregon professor -- she’s done it all, and tonight she reads from her work. 6 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. SPORTS VOLLEYBALL: Penn plays Long Island University. 7 p.m. at the Palestra. From useful to ornamental The Pomo Indians of northern California have a long tradition of high craftsmanship in basket weaving. That tradition, which for centuries was reflected in the practical baskets the Pomo women made for everyday use, were put in the service of the art market in the late 19th century as the weavers began producing ornamental baskets to satisfy collectors’ demand. Hundreds of these baskets, such as the miniatures shown here, eventually landed in the University of Pennsylvania Museum’s collections, and the Museum’s new exhibit, “Pomo Indian Basket Weavers, Their Baskets and the Art Market,” on display through Oct. 1, 2000, explores the interactions between culture and commerce that made these objects possible. The Museum is located at 33rd and Spruce streets. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $5, students/seniors $2.50, Museum members/children under 6/PennCard holders/all visitors Sundays free. Photo by Francine Sarin Wednesday, Oct. 20 SPORTS WOMEN’S SOCCER: Penn vs. Loyola. 3:30 p.m. at Rhodes Field. TALKS MIND MATTERS: MIT’s Stephen Pinker, author of the best-selling “How the Mind Works,” talks about how to understand the human mind. 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Room 17, Logan Hall, 249 S. 36th St. Reception (RSVP required) follows at American Philosophical Society, 105 S. Fifth St.; RSVP to humanities@sas.upenn.edu. Info: visit the Penn Humanities Forum Web site. MODERN ICONS, I: Author Marjorie Perloff discusses writer Gertrude Stein with a worldwide audience via a live Webcast from Kelly Writers House. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Writers House. A SISTERLY CHAT: Associate Professor of English Farah Jasmine Griffin discusses her book “Beloved Sisters and Loving Friends.” 4:30 p.m. at the Center for the Study of Black Literature and Culture, 3808 Walnut St. Reception follows. Info: Afro-American Studies Program, 215-898-4965. MODERN ICONS, II: Marjorie Perloff gives a talk on poet Frank O’Hara, painter Jasper Johns and composer John Cage in the ’60s. 6:30 p.m. at the Writers House; dinner follows talk. RSVP required for dinner: 215-573-WRIT. READINGS OPEN MIC NIGHT: The Kelly Writers House is jumpin’ tonight, and the October “Speakeasy” performance night rounds out the schedule. 9 p.m. at the Writers House. Thursday, Oct. 21 SPECIAL EVENTS “EXPRESS YOURSELF”: This month’s Third Thursday feature event focuses on self-expression through art, performance and body decoration, including piercing. 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the University of Pennsylvania Museum. Admission $5 ($2.50 if you display a tattoo or piercing), students/seniors $2.50, Museum members/children under 6/PennCard holders free. TALKS CRIME IS CRIME IS CRIME: Professor of Law and Philosophy Heidi Hurd, author of “Moral Combat,” speaks on “The Problem with ‘Hate Crimes’ Legislation.” 7 p.m. in the Penn Newman Center library, 3720 Chestnut St. Info: Orthodox Christian Fellowship, 215-417-8409. PERFORMANCE “PERFECT CHEMISTRY”: See “Campus Buzz” on page 8. 7:30 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. Tickets free. Tickets/info: 215-898-3900. Friday, Oct. 22 SPECIAL EVENTS WELCOME TO PHILLY: Meet and greet your fellow international students at a reception for students at all of the area’s colleges and universities. 5 to 7 p.m. in the Chinese Rotunda, University of Pennsylvania Museum. Info: International Classroom, 215-898-4065. SPORTS VOLLEYBALL: Against Princeton. 7 p.m. at the Palestra. TALKS RAISING A-PLUS KIDS: Sandra Burt and Linda Perliss, authors of “Parents as Mentors,” speak on how you can help your children realize their full potential. 2:30 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St. PERFORMANCE BLOOMERS: Laugh along with Penn’s all-female student comedy troupe. 8 p.m. at the Iron Gate Theatre, 3700 Chestnut St. Tickets $5. Additional performance Oct. 23. Saturday, Oct. 23 SPORTS FIELD HOCKEY: Penn vs. Brown. 10:30 a.m. at Franklin Field. SOCCER: Penn meets Brown. Women at noon, men at 2:30 p.m. at Rhodes Field. FOOTBALL: Penn vs. Brown. 1:30 p.m. at Franklin Field. Tickets: 215-898-6151. MUSIC TRANCE TO THE MUSIC: Sher and Mehr Ali, masters of the Pakistani art form known as “Qawwali,” bring their ecstatic devotional music to Philadelphia. 8 p.m. at International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Tickets $20, students/seniors/International House members $18, International Music Series subscribers $17.50. Info: 215-895-6537. AMBIENT GUITAR, INDIAN FLUTE: The guitar-based ambient instrumental group Monk and native-instrument duo Coyote Oldman perform at this month’s Gathering concert. 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Tickets $20. Info: visit www. starsend.org or call 610-734-1009. PERFORMANCE BLOOMERS: See Friday, Oct. 22. PERFORMING ARTS NIGHT: Penn’s student performing-arts groups showcase their talent for Family Weekend. 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets $6. Sunday, Oct. 24 SPORTS WOMEN’S SOCCER: Penn vs. Navy. 1 p.m. at Rhodes Field. THEATER NIELSEN AS DARROW: See Editor's Pick for This Issue. MUSIC MICHAEL COONEY: The Cherry Tree Music Co-op welcomes the versatile performer who has been called a “one-man folk festival.” 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Church parish hall. Tickets $11 in advance, $14 at the door. Monday, Oct. 25 TALKS URBAN FUTURES: Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell (C’65) speaks on “The Future of American Cities.” 4:30 p.m. in Room 350, Steinberg-Dietrich Hall, 3620 Locust Walk. Info: Public Policy and Management Department, 215-898-3015. Tuesday, Oct. 26 SPORTS VOLLEYBALL: Penn vs. SUNY-Stony Brook. 7 p.m. at the Palestra. DANCE FRINGE FEATURES: Dance Celebration’s NextMove series presents some of the best dance works from this year’s Philadelphia Fringe Festival. A “University of Pennsylvania Presents” event. 7:30 p.m. in Harold Prince Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets $25. Additional performances Oct. 27-28. Wednesday, Oct. 27 WORKSHOPS FAMILY HARMONY: African-American Resource Center Staff Assistant Afi Roberson leads a workshop for working parents on how to bring joy and harmony into their homes. Noon to 1 p.m. at the AARC, 3537 Locust Walk. Info: 215-898-0104. TALKS WHOSE HOLOCAUST?: James E. Young of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst speaks on “Germany’s Holocaust Memorial Problem -- and Mine.” 4:30 p.m. in the Carolyn Hoff-Lynch Room, Chemistry Building, 34th and Spruce streets. READINGS KATE DANIELS: The author of “Four Testimonies” reads from her work. 6 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House. DANCE FRINGE FAVORITES: See Tuesday, Oct. 26.

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