Thursday, Sept. 14
EXHIBITS
UNGUIDED
TOUR GUIDE: Photographer Sylvia Plachy talks about her photography
at 4:30 p.m., followed by a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Arthur Ross
Gallery, 220 S. 34th St. Exhibit continues through Oct. 29.
TRIPLE OPENING:
The first American solo exhibition by British artist Cornelia Parker leads
a trio of shows at the Institute for Contemporary Art that includes works
by James Mills and Kristin Lucas. Dialogue between Parker and Peter Conn,
Andrea Mitchell Professor of English, at 4:30 p.m., reception from 6 to
8 p.m. at the ICA, 118 S. 36th St. Admission for talk $3, students over
12/artists/seniors $2, ICA members/children under 12/PennCard holders
free; reception free. Exhibit continues through Nov. 12.
PATRICK
ARNOLD: Landscapes and still lifes are the forte of this regional
artist (GFA’91). Reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Burrison Art
Gallery, Faculty Club, 3611 Walnut St. Exhibit continues through Sept.
29.
SPECIAL EVENTS
FALL RUSSIAN:
Whether you’re studying Russian or just interested in Russian culture,
the Slavic Languages Department’s fall reception gives you a chance
to meet your fellow Russophiles and sample Russian delicacies. 5 to 7
p.m. in Room 733, Williams Hall, 36th and Spruce streets. Info: 215-898-8704.
READINGS
FACULTY
DUO: Associate Professor of English Herman Beavers supplies the words
— from his own works — and Assistant Professor of Music Guy
Ramsey supplies the music. 6 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.
TALKS
PLAN FOR
THE FUTURE: Montreal urban planner Bernard Miller and Francesc Carbonell
of Barcelona’s Institut d’Estudis Territorials discuss “Ildefons
Cerdà and the Planning of Barcelona.” 6 p.m. in Room B-2,
Meyerson Hall, 210 S. 34th St.
Friday, Sept. 15
SPORTS
VOLLEYBALL:
The Sheraton-Penn Invitational, at the Palestra, 33rd St. below Walnut.
Today: Penn vs. Elon at 2 p.m. and Youngstown at 7 p.m.
MUSIC
COUNTRY
ROCK: Philly’s Knife and Fork Band play a “Little Bit of
Country Rock ’n’ Roll.” 8 p.m. in the Cathedral Church
of the Saviour garden, 38th and Chestnut streets. Admission free.
Saturday, Sept. 16
SPORTS
VOLLEYBALL:
The Sheraton-Penn Invitational, at the Palestra. Today: Penn vs. Colgate
at 11 a.m., Drexel at 2 p.m. and Morehead State at 7 p.m.
FIELD HOCKEY:
Penn vs. Harvard. Noon at Franklin Field, 33rd and Spruce streets.
WOMEN’S
SOCCER: Against Harvard. 1 p.m. at Rhodes Field, University Ave. at
the Schuylkill River.
Sunday, Sept. 17
SPORTS
VOLLEYBALL:
The veterans return for the annual Alumni Game. Noon at the Palestra.
MUSIC
BLOOM CONSORT:
No, they’re not people married to plants — they are an a cappella
ensemble performing Renaissance songs. But they are singing in the gardens
of the Morris Arboretum. 1 p.m. at the Arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave.,
Chestnut Hill. Admission $6, seniors $5, students $4, children under 6
free. Info: 215-247-5777.
MacWORLD
MUSIC: The Scottish band Old Blind Dogs play traditional music with
an international flavor, incorporating rock ’n’ roll, reggae
and African elements. 7:30 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Church parish hall,
3916 Locust Walk. Tickets $13 in advance, $16 at the door. Info for all
Cherry Tree Music Co-op events: 215-386-1640.
Monday, Sept. 18
TALKS
FUNDAMENTALIST
THEORY: Slavoj Zizek of the University of Ljubljana delivers “A
Lacanian Plea for Fundamentalism.” 4 to 6 p.m. at the Kelly Writers
House.
Tuesday, Sept. 19
TALKS
WE’RE
SORRY (I): Moshe Halbertal of Hebrew University speaks on “Codifying
Repentance: Maimonides’ Laws of Teshuva.” 4 p.m. in Silverman
Hall, Law School, 34th and Sansom streets.
MS. CEO:
Former Forbes reporter Esther Wachs discusses her new book, “Why
the Best Man for This Job is a Woman: The Unique Qualities of Female Leadership.”
7 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St.
READINGS
THE FUTURE
OF POETRY: Five contributors to the anthology “American Poetry:
The Next Generation,” including Philly’s own Tom Devaney, read
from their contributions. 7 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.
Wednesday, Sept. 20
TALKS
METAMORPHOSES:
Bard College German Professor Susan Bernofsky speaks on the pitfalls of
translating Franz Kafka and Robert Walser from 4 to 6 p.m., then discusses
“Gregor Samsa’s Metamorphosis into an American and Other Transformations”
with “The Metamorphosis” translator and author Stanley Corngold
at 8 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House; reception follows.
PAYING FOR
POLITICS: Niall Ferguson of Cambridge University speaks on “The
Business of Politics and the Finance of Democracy.” 4:30 p.m. in
the History Department Lounge, Room 329A, 3401 Walnut St.
Thursday, Sept. 21
TALKS
WORKING
WOMAN: Author and social critic Barbara Ehrenreich inaugurates the
Women’s Studies Program’s lecture series on work and gender.
4:30 p.m. in Room 200, College Hall, Locust Walk between 34th and 36th
streets.
WORD PAINTINGS:
Poet Pheralyn Dove reads from her latest book, “Color in Motion.”
7 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore.
READINGS
KENNY GOLDSMITH:
The visual artist and innovative poet drops by the Kelly Writers House
for the afternoon. Workshop on electronic publishing of poetry at 4:30
p.m.; dinner follows (reservations required: e-mail wh@english.upenn.edu
or call 215-573-WRIT); reading at 7:30 p.m. at the Writers House.
Friday, Sept. 22
SPORTS
WOMEN’S
TENNIS: The Cissie Leary Invitational. All day, at Lott Tennis Courts,
33rd St. below Walnut. Through Sept. 24.
SPRINT FOOTBALL:
Penn vs. Cornell. 7:30 p.m. at Franklin Field.
MUSIC
DEE DEE
BRIDGEWATER: See “Editor’s Pick.”
Saturday, Sept. 23
SPORTS
WOMEN’S
TENNIS: The Cissie Leary Invitational. See Friday, Sept. 22.
FOOTBALL:
The Quaker home season opens against Lafayette. 12:30 p.m. at Franklin
Field. Tickets/info: visit www.pennathletics.com
or call 215-898-6151.
MUSIC
EXPRESS
’TRANE: Stephen Blaylock and The All Stars deliver a tribute
to Philadelphia jazz legend John Coltrane. 8 p.m. in the Cathedral Church
of the Saviour garden. Admission free.
AMBIENT
SPACE: Portland space music ensemble Dweller at the Threshold and
“progressive ambient” performer Synthetic Block (Jonathan Block)
are the featured artists at the September Gathering concert. 8 p.m. at
St. Mary’s Church. Tickets $20. Info: visit www.thegatherings.org
or call 610-734-1009.
READINGS
DELAWARE
CONNECTION: Anne Colwell and Marisa de los Santos, poets who also
teach at the University of Delaware, read from their work. 4 p.m. at the
Kelly Writers House.
SPECIAL EVENTS
FIT FOR
A KING: Live it up in the style of King Midas at this special University
of Pennsylvania Museum banquet (see “Research”).
6 p.m. at the Museum, 33rd and Spruce streets. Tickets $150, Museum members
$135. Tickets/info: Museum Special Events Office, 215-898-4890. See also
Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Sunday, Sept. 24
SPORTS
WOMEN’S
TENNIS: The Cissie Leary Invitational. See Friday, Sept. 22.
MUSIC
LEGENDS’
LAST: The legendary trio of Gordon Bok, Ann Mayo Muir and Ed Trickett
visit the Cherry Tree Music Co-op for their final Philadelphia performance.
7:30 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Church parish hall. Tickets $13 in advance,
$16 at the door.
Monday, Sept. 25
TALKS
WE’RE
SORRY (II): Moshe Halbertal of Hebrew University speaks on “Confession
and Regret in Jewish Law.” 4 p.m. in Silverman Hall, Law School,
34th and Sansom streets.
Tuesday, Sept. 26
EXHIBITS
SEE THE
LEFTOVERS: Was that King Midas feast a little too rich? Then feast
your eyes on the leftovers of the original banquet 2,700 years ago, along
with other King Midas artifacts. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Museum’s
main entrance. Admission $5, students/seniors $2.50; Museum members/children
under 6/PennCard holders/all visitors Sundays free. Exhibit continues
through the end of the year.
TALKS
BEN’S
ALTER EGO: Franklin expert Claude-Anne Lopez discusses her new book,
“My Life with Benjamin Franklin.” 2 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore.
SPORTS
MEN’S
SOCCER: Penn vs. Temple. 3:30 p.m. at Rhodes Field.
FILM
ST. PETE
TIMES: A. Balabanov’s “Brat” (“Brother,”
1997), looks at modern life in post-Communist St. Petersburg. 5 p.m. in
the Gregory College House TV lounge, 3941 Irving St. Info: Slavic Languages
Department, 215-898-8704.
READINGS
GERD STERN:
The multimedia poet and wordsmith reads from and talks about his work.
5 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House; dinner follows. RSVP required for dinner:
e-mail wh@english.upen.edu
or call 215-573-WRIT.
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