- The
poet of prose
Seamus Heaney, the best-selling poet here and in the United Kingdom,
brought his down-to-earth way with words and some praise for the University
to Commencement 2000.
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June
1-Aug. 30, 2000
What's
On
PERFORMANCES / LECTURES / EVENTS
Conservation while you watch
Efforts to conserve ancient artifacts usually take place out of
the public eye. From now through October, visitors to the University
of Pennsylvania Museum’s Roman Gallery Tuesday through Friday
will have a rare opportunity to see a conservator at work as she
cleans and repairs seven large Roman and Etruscan sculptures, including
this satyr from the sanctuary of Diana Nemorensis (Roman, 200-100
B.C.). The Museum, 33rd and Spruce streets, is open from 10 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission $5, students $2.50,
Museum members/children under 6/PennCard holders free.
Photo by Jennifer Gibson
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Saturday, June 3
FOR THE KIDS
 THEY ONLY COME OUT AT NIGHT:
Don your boots, grab your flashlight and bring your parents along for
a “Nighttime Frog Walk,” where you can identify and learn about
the creatures of the night. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum, 100 Northwestern
Ave., Chestnut Hill. Fee $10, members $9.
MUSIC
FUTURE TRADITIONS: Music doctoral
students Doug Boyce and David Laganella, synthesist/composer David Beardsley
and ambient musician Aharon Varady present an eclectic program of music
influenced by both the Western classical and avant-garde traditions. 8
p.m. at the Music Building Annex, 201 S. 34th St. behind the Music and
Morgan buildings.
Sunday, June 4
MUSIC
“BATTERY FOUR”: The
Philadelphia Orchestra’s star percussion ensemble gives an outdoor
concert. 1 to 3 p.m. in the Morris Arboretum garden. Lawn seating free
with admission ($6, seniors $5, students $4, children under 6 free); reserved
seating $10; seating and picnic lunch $20. Reservations required: 215-247-5777,
ext. 170.
Friday, June 9
SPECIAL EVENTS
“MOONLIGHT AND ROSES”:
Dance and dine under the stars and enjoy cocktails in the Victorian Rose
Garden at the Morris Arboretum’s annual summer fundraising gala.
6 p.m. to midnight at the Arboretum. Advance reservations required: 215-247-5777,
ext. 109.
Saturday, June 10
TALKS
“WALL POWER”: A panel
of artists, community representatives and arts professionals discuss urban
outdoor art and Philadelphia’s status as the center of a modern mural
revival. Noon at the Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St. Admission
free. Info: visit www.upenn.edu/ica or call 215-898-7108.
MUSIC
SUMMER SPACE: The June Gathering
features the “ambient chamber music” of Kevin Keller and his
trio and the processed guitar of space musician Jeff Pearce. 8 p.m. at
the Cathedral Church of the Saviour, 38th and Chestnut streets. Admission
$20; student discount available with student ID. Info: visit www.thegatherings.org
or call 610-734-1009.
Saturday, June 17
EXHIBITS
WALLS ON WHEELS: A summer-long
series of trolley tours, part of the “Wall Power” exhibit (Current,
May 18), showcases some of the best of the more than 1,900 murals
gracing walls throughout Philadelphia. Today: murals in Center City. Tour
departs the Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St., at 10:30 a.m.
Tickets $10. Info/reservations: visit www.muralarts.org or call 215-568-3245.
Sunday, June 18
EXHIBITS
GARDEN RAILWAY: Paul Busse’s
display of all-natural replicas of Philadelphia landmarks opens for its
third season with a special Father’s Day event featuring music, food
and family entertainment. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum. Admission
$6, seniors $5, students $4, children under 6 and fathers accompanying
children of any age free. Exhibit continues through Oct. 10.
Wednesday, June 21
SPECIAL EVENTS
DINER SUR L’HERBE: Starting
tonight, you can enjoy an evening picnic on the Morris Arboretum grounds
as its summer evening hours on Wednesday and Thursday nights begin; bring
your own or enjoy one from the Solaris Café at the Arboretum. 5
to 8:30 p.m. at the Arboretum. Admission $6, seniors $5, students $4,
children under 6 free. Evening hours continue through Sept. 21.
Sunday, June 25
MUSIC
ORCHESTRAL TROMBONES: The Philadelphia
Orchestra Trombone Quartet delivers a brassy performance this afternoon.
1 to 3 p.m. at the Arboretum. Lawn seating free with admission ($6, seniors
$5, students $4, children under 6 free); reserved seating $10; seating
and picnic lunch $20. Reservations required: 215-247-5777, ext. 169.
Saturday, July 1
EXHIBITS
WALLS ON WHEELS: See Saturday,
June 17. Today: West Philadelphia and Fairmount.
Saturday, July 8
EXHIBITS
WALLS ON WHEELS: See Saturday,
June 17. Today: Center City.
We’ve got to get ourselves
back to the garden
Just like the greenery in which it is set, the Morris Arboretum’s
Garden Railway grows a little bit every year, with new structures
joining the parade of historic Philadelphia buildings on display.
Two historic mansions, Mill Grove (foreground) and Lemon Hill (background),
were among the scale models added in 1999; you’ll have to see
the Garden Railway for yourself to find out what’s new this
year. The railway, which will be on display from June 17 to Oct.
10, runs daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays
and Thursdays from June 21 to Sept. 21) at the Arboretum, 100 Northwestern
Ave., Chestnut Hill. Admission $6, seniors $5, students $4, children
under 6 free. See also Sunday, June 18, and Wednesday, June 21.
Photo by Andrea D'Asano
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Sunday, July 9
MUSIC
THE STEEL KINGS: The Caribbean
steel drum ensemble’s music will get you on your feet. 1 to 3 p.m.
at the Morris Arboretum. Free with admission ($6, seniors $5, students
$4, children under 6 free). Info: 215-247-5777.
Monday, July 10
FOR THE KIDS
CULTURE CAMP: The University
of Pennsylvania Museum’s “Anthropologists in the Making”
summer day camp series takes children ages 8-13 on a different cultural
adventure each week. This week: “Archaeology and Physical Anthropology.”
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Friday at the Museum, 33rd and Spruce streets.
Fee $175 per week-long session, Museum members $150; $30 non-refundable
deposit due at registration. Pre-camp (8-9 a.m.) and after-camp (3-5 p.m.)
care available: fee $25 per week for pre-camp, $50 per week for after-camp.
Registration: e-mail jamies@sas. upenn.edu or call 215-898-6423, ext.
10072. Sessions begin Mondays through Aug. 21.
Saturday, July 15
EXHIBITS
WALLS ON WHEELS: See Saturday,
June 17. Today: West Philadelphia and Fairmount.
Monday, July 17
FOR THE KIDS
CULTURE CAMP: See Monday, July
10. This week: “Sharing Cultures I: Ancient Israel, Egypt and the
Near East.”
Thursday, July 20
MUSIC
KEN ULANSEY ENSEMBLE: The jazz
saxophonist and his band mix it up with swing, Latin, Cajun and funk sounds.
6:30 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum. Free with admission ($6, seniors $5,
students $4, children under 6 free). Info: 215-247-5777.
Sunday, July 23
THEATER
“PETER RABBIT TALES”:
The Tucker’s Tales troupe perform some of Beatrix Potter’s most
beloved stories using puppets dressed in Victorian costumes. 1 to 3 p.m.
at the Morris Arboretum. Free with admission ($6, seniors $5, students
$4, children under 6 free). Info: 215-247-5777.
Monday, July 24
FOR THE KIDS
CULTURE CAMP: See Monday, July
10. This week: “Sharing Cultures II: Egypt, Greece and Rome.”
Monday, July 31
FOR THE KIDS
CULTURE CAMP: See Monday, July
10. This week: “China: Eternal Nation.”
Monday, Aug. 7
FOR THE KIDS
CULTURE CAMP: See Monday, July
10. This week: “Culture and Colonization I: South America.”
Monday, Aug. 14
FOR THE KIDS
CULTURE CAMP: See Monday, July
10. This week: “Culture and Colonization II: North America.”
Monday, Aug. 21
FOR THE KIDS
CULTURE CAMP: See Monday, July
10. This week: “Culture and Colonization III: Africa.”
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