| Dec.
2, 1999 - Jan. 19, 2000
What's
On
PERFORMANCES / LECTURES / EVENTS
The fabulous Philadelphian
At home, on tour, on record, and on radio and TV, Eugene Ormandy
made the Philadelphia Orchestra into an international symbol with
his plush “Philadelphia sound.” The University of Pennsylvania
Library celebrates the centennial of his birth with an exhibit of
Ormandy memorabilia. The exhibit runs through Dec. 17 in Kamin Gallery,
first floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 3420 Walnut St.,
during regular library hours. Admission free; photo ID required.
Info: 800-390-1829.
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Thursday, Dec. 2
EXHIBITS
 TWO
WORKING PHOTOGRAPHERS: Photographs by English teacher Monica Rozin
and biologist-in-training Ann Marie Palita capture commonplace objects
and the natural world. Opening reception: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Faculty
Club, 3611 Walnut St. Exhibit continues through Dec. 26.
TALKS
CARLA
HARRYMAN: The poet/essayist/fiction writer discusses her work, which
deliberately blurs the boundaries between genres. 4:30 p.m. at the Kelly
Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk. Info for all Writers House events: visit
dept.english.upenn.edu/~wh/
or call 215-573-WRIT.
“LAND
OF THE FREE”: David Graham discusses his new book about “what
makes Americans different,” including photos on display in his Institute
of Contemporary Art exhibit (see “Editor’s
Pick”). 5:30 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St.
DESIGN
OF CITIES: Philadelphia architect David Slovic speaks on “The
Architecture of Urban Design.” 6 p.m. in Room B-3, Meyerson Hall,
34th and Walnut streets.
PREACHING
ABOUT THE CONVERTED: Anthropology Professor Igor Kopytoff speaks on
“The Varieties of Religious Conversion.” 7 p.m. at the Penn
Newman Center, 3720 Chestnut St.
FILM
NEW
ITALIAN CINEMA: This weekend festival showcases what’s happening
now in Italian film. Tonight: “Il Protagonisti” (“The Protagonists”),
based on a true story about two college sudents who commit the perfect
crime — and almost get away with it. 7 p.m. at International House,
3701 Chestnut St. Admission free. Info: 215-895-6542. Through Dec. 4.
THEATER
“ONCE
UPON A MATTRESS”: The Penn Singers present Mary Rogers’
musical take on “The Princess and the Pea.” 8 p.m. at the Iron
Gate Theatre, 3700 Chestnut St. Tickets $6. Additional performances Dec.
3-4.
“TALK
RADIO”: Quadramics presents Eric Bogosian’s drama about
a radio talk-show host on the edge of insanity. 8 p.m. in Harold Prince
Theater, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. Tickets $6. Additional performances
Dec. 3-4.
Friday, Dec. 3
MUSIC
FLEA
CLUB: The School of Veterinary Medicine’s chorale presents its
annual Christmas concert. 4 p.m. in Marookian Lecture Hall, Veterinary
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3850 Spruce St.
FULL
MEASURE: Penn’s Christian a cappella ensemble presents its fall
concert. 8 p.m. in Rainey Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania Museum.
Tickets $6. Additional performance Dec. 4.
PENNY
LOAFERS: Penn’s a cappella modern pop ensemble presents its fall
show. 8 p.m. in Dunlop Auditorium, Stemmler Hall, 3450 Hamilton Walk.
Tickets $6.
FILM
NEW
ITALIAN CINEMA: See Thursday, Dec. 2. Tonight: a welcome from Italian
Consul General Anna Brigante Colonna and a panel discussion at 6 p.m.
and “Un Amore” (“A Love Story”), Gianluca Maria Tavarelli’s
story of a lifelong love affair, at 7 p.m. at International House. Q&A
with Tavarelli and reception at 9:30 p.m. follow screening.
SPORTS
MEN’S
BASKETBALL: The Quakers open their home season against Army. 7 p.m.
at the Palestra, 33rd St. below Walnut. Tickets/info: 215-898-6151.
PERFORMANCE
DEF
COMEDY JAM: Russell Simmons’ touring comedy/music fest is the
highlight of this year’s Winterfest Weekend. 8 p.m. in Zellerbach
Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. Tickets $20, students with
ID $10, Penn students $8. Info: e-mail spectrum@dolphin.upenn.edu.
THEATER
“ONCE
UPON A MATTRESS”: See Thursday, Dec. 2.
“TALK
RADIO”: See Thursday, Dec. 2.
Saturday, Dec. 4
SPORTS
SWIMMING:
Penn men and women meet Georgetown. 1 p.m. in Sheerr Pool, Gimbel Gym,
37th and Walnut streets.
MEN’S
BASKETBALL: Penn vs. Penn State. 4 p.m. at the Palestra.
MUSIC
A
MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS: The Ancient Voices ensemble presents a concert
of medieval and Renaissance Christmas music. 2:30 p.m. in Amado Recital
Hall, Irvine Auditorium, 34th and Spruce streets. Tickets $8, students/seniors
$4, PennCard holders free. Info: visit www.sas.upenn.edu/music/avoxF99prog.htm
or call 215-898-6244.
COUNTERPARTS:
Penn’s modern jazz/pop a cappella ensemble presents its fall show.
8 p.m. in Dunlop Auditorium, Stemmler Hall, 3450 Hamilton Walk. Tickets
$6.
FULL
MEASURE: See Friday, Dec. 3.
FILM
NEW
ITALIAN CINEMA: See Thursday, Dec. 2. Today: “Il Tempo dell’Amore”
(“Time to Love”), about the evolution of love through time,
at 3 p.m. and “Radiofreccia” (“Arrow Radio”), a story
about free radio, friendship and coming of age, at 7 p.m. at International
House.
THEATER
“ONCE
UPON A MATTRESS”: See Thursday, Dec. 2.
“TALK
RADIO”: See Thursday, Dec. 2.
Joy to the world
The University of Pennsylvania Museum’s annual “Peace
Around The World” celebration (see Sunday, Dec. 5) is a holiday
party with a difference: it offers visitors of all ages a chance
to see how the world expresses its hopes for peace and joy. In this
picture, origami artist Barbara Pearl displays and wears a necklace
of cranes, a Japanese peace symbol.
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Sunday, Dec. 5
SPORTS
SQUASH:
Penn vs. Brown. Men at 11:30 a.m., women at 1:30 p.m. at Ringe Squash
Courts, 33rd St. north of Franklin Field.
SPECIAL EVENTS
PEACE
AROUND THE WORLD: The University of Pennsylvania Museum’s annual
multicultural holiday celebration features music, games, puzzles, surprises
and even a Mummers strut. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Museum, 33rd and Spruce
streets. Admission free. Info: 215-898-4890.
MUSIC
WATERSON:CARTHY:
The husband-wife-daughter trio mine the depths of British folk tradition
for a modern audience. 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Church parish
hall, 3916 Locust Walk. Info: visit www.cherrytree.org
or call 215-386-1640.
Tuesday, Dec. 7
MUSIC
KENN
KWEDER: The veteran Philly rocker gives a benefit concert for the
Penn chapter of REMEDY (see “Staff Q&A”).
Noon to 1 p.m. in Dunlop Auditorium, Stemmler Hall. Voluntary donation
at the door. Info: e-mail mcandrew@mail.med.upenn.edu
or call 215-898-0515.
TALKS
FRIEND
OF DOROTHY: Ann Pellegrini of Barnard College speaks on “Judy
Garland’s Body: Passionate Attachments Out of Order.” 7:30 p.m.
in Room 109, Annenberg School for Communication, 3620 Walnut St.
Wednesday, Dec. 8
SPORTS
WOMEN’S
BASKETBALL: Penn vs. St. Joseph’s. 6 p.m. at the Palestra.
Friday, Dec. 10
SPORTS
SWIMMING:
Penn women vs. Columbia. 6 p.m. in Sheerr Pool, Gimbel Gym.
Saturday, Dec. 11
SPORTS
SWIMMING:
Penn men vs. Columbia. 2 p.m. in Sheerr Pool, Gimbel Gym.
WRESTLING:
Penn vs. Penn State. 6 p.m. at the Palestra. Tickets/info: 215-898-6151.
Tuesday, Dec. 14
TALKS
GATHERING
PEARL: Pearl Buck biographer and Deputy Provost Peter Conn discusses
the biographer’s craft and his subject’s life. 7 p.m. at La
Casa Latina, 3700 Chestnut St.
Thursday, Dec. 16
* denotes “Go West! 3rd Thursday” events
SPECIAL EVENTS
WINTERFEST:
Enjoy an evening of ice skating and holiday cheer. 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the
Class of 1923 Ice Skating Rink, 3130 Walnut St. *
TALKS
ARTISTS’
DIALOGUE: Nancy Davidson and David Graham (see “Editor’s
Pick” on page 6) discuss their work in an illustrated talk. 6 p.m.
at the ICA. *
Sunday, Dec. 19
THEATER
“A
CHRISTMAS CAROL”: American Theater Arts for Youth opens its second
season of children’s theater at the University of Pennsylvania Museum
with Charles Dickens’ holiday classic. 1 and 3:30 p.m. in Harrison
Auditorium at the Museum. Tickets $10. Tickets/info: 215-563-3501.
Tuesday, Dec. 28
DANCE
DONETSK
BALLET: The renowned Ukrainian troupe performs “Peer Gynt,”
“The Nutcracker” and “Swan Lake” in a concert to benefit
the International Ballet Exchange. 7:30 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg
Center. Tickets $18, $22, $25 and $28. Tickets/info: 215-898-3900. Additional
performance Dec. 29.
Wednesday, Dec. 29
DANCE
DONETSK
BALLET: See Tuesday, Dec. 28.
Sunday, Jan. 2
SPORTS
WOMEN’S
BASKETBALL: Penn vs. Bucknell. 3 p.m. at the Palestra.
Sunday, Jan. 9
SPORTS
MEN’S
BASKETBALL: Penn plays Villanova. Noon at the Palestra.
Monday, Jan. 10
SPORTS
WOMEN’S
BASKETBALL: Against Lehigh. 7 p.m. at the Palestra.
Tuesday, Jan. 11
SPORTS
MEN’S
BASKETBALL: Penn meets Lafayette. 8 p.m. at the Palestra.
Thursday, Jan. 13
TALKS
SCIENCE
AND THE FUTURE: Two seminars examine science education and libraries
and technology in the 21st century as part of the citywide celebration
of Ben Franklin’s 294th birthday. 2 and 3 p.m. in the Class of 1955
Room, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 3420 Walnut St.
DANCE
20TH-CENTURY
CLASSICS: The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre presents works by some of the
century’s most celebrated choreographers. 7:30 p.m. in Zellerbach
Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets $30; discounts for students, seniors,
and Penn faculty, staff and alumni available. Tickets/info: visit www.annenbergcenter.org
or call 215-898-3900. Additional performances Jan. 14-15.
Friday, Jan. 14
DANCE
20TH-CENTURY
CLASSICS: See Thursday, Jan. 13. 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg
Center.
Saturday, Jan. 15
SPORTS
SWIMMING:
Penn men and women vs. Army. Noon in Sheerr Pool, Gimbel Gym.
DANCE
20TH-CENTURY
CLASSICS: See Thursday, Jan. 13. 2 and 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre,
Annenberg Center. Tickets for 2 p.m. show $27.
Tuesday, Jan. 18
TALKS
POETS’
DIALOGUE: Poets Diane Ward and Kevin Davies read from and talk about
their work. 6 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House; dinner follows. RSVP required
for dinner: e-mail wh@english.upenn.edu.
Wednesday, Jan. 19
SPORTS
GYMNASTICS:
Penn vs. Ursinus. 6 p.m. at Hutchinson Gym.
WOMEN’S
BASKETBALL: Penn vs. Towson State. 7 p.m. at the Palestra.
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