Thursday, Nov. 9
TALKS
IT MAKES A VILLAGE: Vancouver
architect Jon Patkau talks about his proposal to remodel the Hamilton
Village dormitories. 6 p.m. in Room B-1, Meyerson Hall, 34th and Walnut
streets.
BROKEN GLASS REPAIR: For the
annual commemoration of Kristallnacht, Berlin author Jeannette Lander
speaks on “German Jewish Life Today.” 7:30 p.m. at the Max Kade
Center, 3905 Spruce St. Info: Germanic Languages and Literatures Department,
215-898-7332.
DANCE
ONDA LATINA: Catch the “Latin
Wave” with Penn’s student Latino dance troupe. 8 p.m. in Harold
Prince Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. Tickets $6. Additional
performances Nov. 10-11.
THEATER
BLOW OUT: The Mask & Wig
Club presents its fall show, “You Are the Wind Beneath My Fingers,
Wings and Other Things.” 8 p.m. at Iron Gate Theatre, 3700 Chestnut
St. Tickets $8. Additional performances Nov. 10-11.
“THE WIZ”: Ease on
down the road with the African-American Arts Alliance’s production
of the Broadway smash hit. 8 p.m. in Houston Hall Auditorium, 3417 Spruce
St. Tickets $6. Additional performances Nov. 10-11.
PERFORMANCE
PEACEFUL WARRIORS: The self-defense
method known as wushu has been practiced by the Shaolin Buddhist monks
of China for millennia, and the Shaolin Warriors demonstrate “stillness
in movement” tonight. 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center.
Tickets $32, $26 and $20; discounts for students, seniors and Penn affiliates
available. Tickets/info for all Penn Presents events: visit www.pennpresents.org
or call 215-898-3900.
SPECIAL EVENTS
DANCE YOUR ART OFF: Dance to
hot licks spun by WQHS DJs and tour the Institute of Contemporary Art’s
current exhibits at a free student dance party. 8 p.m. to midnight at
the ICA, 118 S. 36th St. Info: 215-898-3500.
Friday, Nov. 10
EXHIBITS
FINE FACULTY ART: “New
Media, New Faces, New Directions” showcases the work of the Graduate
School of Fine Arts faculty. Opening reception: 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the
Arthur Ross Gallery, 220 S. 34th St. Exhibit continues through Jan. 12,
2001.
DANCE
ONDA LATINA: See Thursday,
Nov. 9.
THEATER
BLOW OUT: See Thursday, Nov.
9.
“THE WIZ”: See Thursday,
Nov. 9.
WING IT: Without A Net, Penn’s
improvisational comedy troupe, presents its fall show. 7:30 p.m. in Rainey
Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania Museum, 33rd and Spruce streets.
Tickets $6. Additional performances Nov. 11.
Saturday, Nov. 11
FOR THE KIDS
“WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN”:
See “Editor’s Pick.”
TALKS
MAKING THE HOUSES HOME: Fine
Arts Dean Gary Hack moderates a panel discussion in which Penn faculty
and project architects discuss Penn’s 10-year housing renewal plan.
10 a.m. to noon in Room 200, College Hall, Locust Walk between 34th and
36th streets.
SPORTS
FOOTBALL: Penn takes on Harvard
for Homecoming. 12:30 p.m. at Franklin Field. Tickets/info: visit www.pennathletics.com
or call 215-898-6151.
MEN’S SOCCER: Penn vs.
Harvard. 2:30 p.m. at Rhodes Field, University Ave. at the Schuylkill.
SPECIAL EVENTS
AFTERNOON IN EGYPT: See “Editor’s
Pick.”
THEATER
BLOW OUT: See Thursday, Nov.
9.
“THE WIZ”: See Thursday,
Nov. 9. 2 and 8 p.m. in Houston Hall Auditorium.
“LOVE LETTERS”: Speak
Out Productions presents A.E. Gurney’s tale of romance, featuring
Irene Baird and Lee Puckins. 8 p.m. in the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
chapel, 3723 Chestnut St. Tickets $15, students/seniors $10.
WING IT: See Friday, Nov. 10.
7:30 and 10 p.m. in Rainey Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania Museum.
MUSIC
A CAPPELLA SWING: Pennsylvania
Six-5000 comes out swingin’ with its fall show. 8 p.m. in Irvine
Auditorium, 34th and Spruce streets. Tickets $6.
PENNY LOAFERS: Penn’s
modern pop a cappella ensemble presents its fall show. 8 p.m. in Dunlop
Auditorium, Stemmler Hall, 36th St. and Hamilton Walk. Tickets $6.
SONNY ROLLINS: The tenor sax
virtuoso brings his inventive sense of rhythm and harmony to the Penn
Presents stage for an evening of magic. 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre,
Annenberg Center. Tickets $38, $32 and $26; discounts for students, seniors
and Penn affiliates available.
DANCE
ONDA LATINA: See Thursday,
Nov. 9.
“NOVEMBER TWILIGHT”:
Singer Mary Ellen Desmond performs an afternoon cabaret featuring songs
by Paul Francis Webster. 5 p.m. in the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral
chapel. Tickets $10, students/seniors $8.
GYPSY FLAMENCO: Singer La Macanita
and dancer Concha Vargas bring the passion of the Andalusian art form
to Philadelphia. 7 p.m. at International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Tickets
$25; student/senior discounts available. Info: 215-895-6537.
ROSALIE SORRELS: This grande
dame of the folk world refuses to be homogenized by the recording industry.
7:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Church parish hall, 3916 Locust Walk.
Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Info for all Cherry Tree Music
Co-op events: visit www.cherrytree.org
or call 215-386-1640.
PENN JAZZ: The University’s
premier jazz ensemble features a 20-piece big band and several combo groups.
8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets $6.
Monday, Nov. 13
FILM
“UNCOMMON COURAGE”: Gayle
Yamada’s documentary about the Japanese-Americans who collected military
intelligence for the U.S. during World War II gets its Philadelphia premiere,
7:30 p.m. in Room A-8, David Rittenhouse Laboratory, 33rd and Walnut streets.
Tickets $7, students $5. Info: Japan America Society, 215-790-3810.
PERFORMANCE
LIVE AT THE WRITERS HOUSE:
This month’s edition of the words-and-music showcase tapes tonight
at 8 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.
Tuesday, Nov. 14
FILM
“CLOSE TO EDEN”: The
Russian Film Series’ look at ethnicity in the ’90s continues
with Nikita Mikhalkov’s 1992 film. 5 p.m. in the Gregory College
House television lounge, 3941 Irving St.
TALKS
BUY ME!: New York industrial
designer Karim Rashid and Guggenheim Museum curator Matthew Drutt talk
about “Design and Desire.” 5 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 200, College
Hall.
MUSIC
ROBERTS RULES: Gwyn Roberts
conducts the Penn Baroque and Recorder Ensembles in a program of works
by Handel, Corelli, Fasch and Brunelli. 8 p.m. in Amado Recital Hall,
Irvine Auditorium. Info: visit www.sas.upenn.edu/music.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
TALKS
RETHINKING RACIAL JUSTICE:
Harvard Law School Professor Christopher Edley speaks on “Integration,
Affirmative Action and Beyond: Defining a Racial Justice Agenda for a
New Time.” 5 p.m. in Room 100, Law School, 3420 Sansom St.
MAKING TIME: Phil Rosen of
Brown University speaks on “Change Mummified: Historical Time and
Media Times.” 6 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.
Thursday, Nov. 16
MUSIC
PLENA LIBRE: Learn about Puerto
Rico’s own African folk dance tradition at a lunch-hour performance
by this popular Puerto Rican band. Noon to 1 p.m. in the Platt Room, Houston
Hall.
TALKS
MUSIC OF THE SPHERES: Marcia
Batusiak talks about her book “Einstein’s Unfinished Symphony:
Listening to the Sounds of Space-Time.” 1 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore.
BIG PLUMBING JOB: Fairmount
Park Commission member Amy Freitag gives a sneak preview of the restored
Fairmount Water Works. 3 and 7:30 p.m. at the Widener Visitor Center,
Morris Arboretum. Admission $5, members free. Reservations required: 215-247-5777,
ext. 169.
POLISHED PROSE: Paul Glastris,
special assistant for speechwriting to President Bill Clinton, speaks
on “Speechmaking: Ancient and Modern.” 8 p.m. in the Terrace
Room, Logan Hall, 249 S. 36th St. Info: Orthodox Christian Fellowship,
215-417-8369.
DANCE
MODERN LEGEND: Paul Taylor,
considered by many to be the greatest living American choreographer, brings
his award-winning dance company to the Annenberg Center stage. A Penn
Presents event. 7:30 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets
$33, $31 and $29; discounts for students, seniors and Penn affiliates
available. Additional performances Nov. 17-18.
FUTURE LEGENDS: Penn Dance,
the student modern/jazz dance ensemble, presents its fall show featuring
original works by members. 8 p.m. at Iron Gate Theatre. Tickets $6. Additional
performances Nov. 17-18.
THEATER
“BETRAYAL”: The Arts
House Theater Company presents Harold Pinter’s modern classic. 8
p.m. in the Harnwell College House Ratskellar, 3820 Locust Walk. Tickets
$6. Additional performances Nov. 17-18.
“CHILDREN OF EDEN”:
Stephen Schwartz’ musical retelling of the biblical creation story
is the Penn Players’ 65th fall show. 8 p.m. in Harold Prince Theatre,
Annenberg Center. Tickets $6. Additional performances Nov. 17-18.
Friday, Nov. 17
DANCE
MODERN LEGEND: See Thursday,
Nov. 16. 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center.
FUTURE LEGENDS: See Thursday,
Nov. 16.
MUSIC
OFF THE BEAT: It’s not
your mama’s a cappella. 8 p.m. in Dunlop Auditorium, Stemmler Hall.
Tickets $6. Additional performance Nov. 18.
THEATER
TELL US A STORY: Stimulus Children’s
Theater presents “Owyn’s Magical Scarf (and other stories we
don’t know).” 7 p.m. in Houston Hall Auditorium. Tickets $6.
Additional performances Nov. 18-19.
“BETRAYAL”: See Thursday,
Nov. 16.
“CHILDREN OF EDEN”:
See Thursday, Nov. 16.
Saturday, Nov. 18
DANCE
MODERN LEGEND: See Thursday,
Nov. 16. 2 and 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets
for 2 p.m. show $30, $28 and $26.
FUTURE LEGENDS: See Thursday,
Nov. 16.
THEATER
“BETRAYAL”: See Thursday,
Nov. 16. 2 and 8 p.m. in the Harnwell College House Ratskellar.
“CHILDREN OF EDEN”:
See Thursday, Nov. 16. 2 and 8 p.m. in Harold Prince Theatre, Annenberg
Center.
TELL US A STORY: See Friday,
Nov. 17. 2 and 7 p.m. in Houston Hall Auditorium.
READINGS
NOTABLE WRITERS: Pushcart Prize
winner Ken Kalfus, author of “Pu-239 and Other Russian Fantasies,”
and PEN/Faulkner Award winner Toby Olson, author of “At Sea,”
“Dorit in Lesbos,” and “Utah” read from their work.
4 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.
MUSIC
GEORGE WINSTON: The Grammy-winning
pianist wows ’em with his eclectic, folk/jazz-tinged musical style.
8 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium. Tickets $32, $28 and $24; discounts for students,
seniors and Penn affiliates available; canned goods donations for the
Greater Philadelphia Food Bank encouraged. A Penn Presents event.
OFF THE BEAT: See Thursday,
Nov. 16.
Sunday, Nov. 19
FOR THE KIDS
HOLIDAY CARD TRICKS: Craft
specialist Judy Meeker shows kids ages 7 and up how they can transform
old holiday greeting cards into beautiful holiday decorations. 1 to 3
p.m. at the Morris Arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave., Chestnut Hill. Fee
$9, members $7, accompanying adults free; bring your own cards from years
past. Registration/ info: 215-247-5777, ext. 125.
THEATER
TELL US A STORY: See Friday,
Nov. 17. 2 p.m. in Houston Hall Auditorium.
Monday, Nov. 20
EXHIBITS
TOMORROW’S MASTERS: Works
by second-year and drawing students in the Master of Fine Arts program
go on display today. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Meyerson Hall galleries.
Exhibits continue through Dec. 7.
Friday, Nov. 24
MUSIC
JOPLIN AND BEYOND: For those
of you in town for Thanksgiving, pianist Don Kawash offers an evening
of ragtime music by the master, Scott Joplin, and more. 8 p.m. at the
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral chapel. Tickets $12, students/seniors
$8.
Saturday, Nov. 25
THEATER
“BABES IN TOYLAND”:
American Theater Arts for Youth gets in the holiday spirit with this children’s
classic. 1 to 3:30 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium at the University of Pennsylvania
Museum. Tickets $10, Museum members $8; museum admission included. Tickets/info:
215-563-3501.
Sunday, Nov. 26
MUSIC
GEOFF MULDAUR: The legendary
contemporary folk/blues singer graces the Cherry Tree stage tonight. 7:30
p.m. at the St. Mary’s Church parish hall. Tickets $12 in advance,
$15 at the door.
Wednesday, Nov. 29
PERFORMANCE
FREE FOR ALL: We guarantee
that there will be no after-Thanksgiving leftovers at this month’s
last “Speakeasy” open-mike night. 8 p.m. at the Kelly Writers
House.
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