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28-Aug. 29, 2001
What's
On
PERFORMANCES / LECTURES / EVENTS
Art that crosses the (city)
line
Like the SEPTA train above, students in the PARTNERS program cross
bridges regularly through paired relationships between city and
suburban schools. "Partners in Education, Partners in Art,"
at the Arthur Ross Gallery through Aug. 5, celebrates the program's
10th anniversary with artwork produced by students in the paired
schools, including this mural, "The Train That Crosses Bridges."
The Arthur Ross Gallery is located at 220 S. 34th St. Hours: 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Admission free.
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Thursday, June 28
FILM
 MOONLIT MOVIES: Summer Programs'
outdoor movie series features legendary flicks and horror classics. Tonight:
"Love Story." 9 p.m. at Hamilton Village Field, 40th St. and
Locust Walk. Series continues Thursdays through Aug. 9.
Friday, June 29
SPECIAL EVENTS
OBSERVATORY OPEN HOUSE: Learn
about astronomy and see the heavens close up (weather permitting) at the
Flower and Cook Observatory's open house night. 8:30 p.m. at the observatory,
753 Providence Rd., Malvern. Info: observatory.astro.upenn.edu
or 610-644-4584.
Thursday, July 5
MUSIC
MUSICA LATINOAMERICANA: The
music of Latin American Cultural Roots ranges across the lands of Central
and South America. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum, 100 Northwestern
Ave., Chestnut Hill. Free with Arboretum admission ($6, seniors $5, students
$4, children under 6 free); you are welcome to bring a picnic supper or
buy one at the Morris Cafe.
FILM
MOONLIT MOVIES: See Thursday,
June 28. Tonight: "Little Shop of Horrors."
SPECIAL EVENTS
STARGAZING ON CAMPUS: Can't
make it out to Malvern (see Friday, June 29)? The physics and astronomy
department's campus observatory is open for public viewing tonight and
every Thursday night this month, weather permitting. 9 to 10 p.m. on the
roof of David Rittenhouse Laboratory, 33rd and Walnut streets. Info: observatory.astro.upenn.edu
or 215-898-5995.
Sunday, July 8
MUSIC
THE ART OF THE DRUM: A Bunch
of Drummers experiment with new ways to communicate musically through
drumming. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum. Free with Arboretum admission
($6, seniors $5, students $4, children under 6 free).
Tuesday, July 10
FOR THE KIDS
SUMMER MAGIC: The University
of Pennsylvania Museum's annual summer performance series for children
6 to 12 features music, dance and storytelling from around the world.
Today: "African Culture Live and Direct." 10 a.m. at the Museum,
33rd and Spruce streets. Free with Museum admission ($5, students/seniors
$2.50, PennCard holders/children under 6 free); pre-registration required.
Info/registration: 215-898-4016. Program repeated July 12 and 17; series
continues through Aug. 2.
EXHIBITS
ABSTRACT
APPETIZERS: The triangular paintings of Barbara Toothpick and the
miniatures of Alan Horseradish use abstraction to explore space and form.
Opening reception: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Burrison Art Gallery, Faculty
Club, 3611 Walnut St. Exhibit continues through August.
Let there be lighthouses...
and behold, there are lighthouses — the latest addition to
the Morris Arboretum's annual Garden Railway exhibit. Designer Paul
Busse has added models of notable American lighthouses, such as
Oregon's Umpqua River Light, shown here, to the exhibit's collection
of historic structures from Philadelphia and elsewhere. The Garden
Railway is on display at the Arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave., Chestnut
Hill, through Oct. 8. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, 10 a.m. to
8 p.m. Thursday. Admission $6, seniors $5, students $4, children
under 6 free. Info: www.morrisarboretum.org
or 215-247-5777.
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Wednesday, July 11
FOR THE KIDS
SUMMER MAGIC:
See Tuesday, July 10. Today: "Afro-One Dance, Drama and Drum Theatre"
at 10 and 11 a.m.
TALKS
60-SECOND LECTURE: Don't be
late, or you'll miss it. Better still, come early for the music and stay
for the free food, or bring your lunch. Today's speaker: President Judith
Rodin. Music at 11:30 a.m., lecture at noon, food at 12:01 p.m. at 37th
St. and Locust Walk.
MUSIC
JAZZ IN THE GARDEN: The Philadelphia
Episcopal Cathedral's summer jazz series features great local jazz artists.
Tonight: Valray. 7 p.m. in the cathedral garden, 38th and Chestnut streets.
Tickets $10, students/seniors $8. Info: 215-386-0234.
EXHIBITS
OPEN VIDEO CALL: See what Philly-area
video artists are up to these days at the Institute of Contemporary Art's
open screening. Artist sign-up starts at 8:30 p.m.; screening at 9:30
p.m. at the ICA, 118 S. 36th St. Admission free. Info: www.icaphila.org
or 215-898-5911/7108.
Thursday, July 12
FOR THE KIDS
SUMMER MAGIC: See Tuesday,
July 10.
MUSIC
STEPHEN WISE: The talented
multi-instrumentalist gives an outdoor concert as part of the Penn Bookstore's
summer concert series. Noon at the Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St.
FILM
MOONLIT MOVIES: See Thursday,
June 28. Tonight: "Rebel Without a Cause."
SPECIAL EVENTS
STARGAZING ON CAMPUS: See Thursday,
July 5.
Tuesday, July 17
FOR THE KIDS
SUMMER MAGIC: See Tuesday,
July 10.
Wednesday, July 18
FOR THE KIDS
SUMMER MAGIC: See Tuesday,
July 10. Today: "African Music of the Women's Sekere Ensemble"
at 10 and 11 a.m.
TALKS
60-SECOND LECTURE: See Wednesday,
July 11. Today's speaker to be announced.
MUSIC
JAZZ IN THE GARDEN: See Wednesday,
July 11. Tonight: the Kenny Ulansey Group.
Thursday, July 19
FOR THE KIDS
SUMMER MAGIC: See Tuesday,
July 10. Today: "Native American Storytelling" at 10 and 11
a.m.
MUSIC
CELTIC ROOTS SOUND: The world-renowned
Celtic harp and hammered dulcimer group Magical Strings perform outdoors
at the Morris Arboretum. 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Arboretum. Free with
Arboretum admission ($6, seniors $5, students $4, children under 6 free);
you are welcome to bring a picnic supper or buy one at the Morris Cafe.
FILM
MOONLIT MOVIES: See Thursday,
June 28. Tonight: "The Black Cat Dinosaurus."
SPECIAL EVENTS
STARGAZING ON CAMPUS: See Thursday,
July 5.
Friday, July 20
SPECIAL EVENTS
BEACH PARTY: Why schlep to
the shore when Summer Programs brings the shore to you? A party on Wynn
Commons features wading pools, Super Soakers, and free food. 11 a.m. to
4 p.m. on Wynn Commons, behind Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.
Tuesday, July 24
FOR THE KIDS
SUMMER MAGIC: See Tuesday,
July 10. Today: "History and Mystery of Egyptian Dance" at 10
and 11 a.m.
Wednesday, July 25
TALKS
60-SECOND LECTURE: See Wednesday,
July 11. Today's speaker to be announced.
MUSIC
JAZZ IN THE GARDEN: See Wednesday,
July 11. Tonight: Denise King.
Thursday, July 26
FOR THE KIDS
SUMMER MAGIC: See Tuesday,
July 10. Today: "The Culture of India" at 10 and 11 a.m.
FILM
MOONLIT MOVIES: See Thursday,
June 28. Tonight: "The Birds."
SPECIAL EVENTS
STARGAZING ON CAMPUS: See Thursday,
July 5.
Tuesday, July 31
FOR THE KIDS
SUMMER MAGIC: See Tuesday,
July 10. Today: "Dances from Around the World" at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 1
TALKS
60-SECOND LECTURE: See Wednesday,
July 11. Today's speaker to be announced.
MUSIC
JAZZ IN THE GARDEN: See Wednesday,
July 11. Tonight: the Mary Ellen Desmond Quartet.
Thursday, Aug. 2
FOR THE KIDS
SUMMER MAGIC: See Tuesday,
July 10. Today: "Chinese Ribbon Dance" at 10 a.m.
MUSIC
WORLD FOLK: Simple Gifts showcases
the diversity of folk music around the world in its repertoire. 6:30 to
8 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum. Free with Arboretum admission ($6, seniors
$5, students $4, children under 6 free); you are welcome to bring a picnic
supper or buy one at the Morris Cafe.
FILM
MOONLIT MOVIES: See Thursday,
June 28. Tonight: "The Bad Seed."
Saturday, Aug. 4
SPECIAL EVENTS
GRILLIN', SINGIN', DANCIN'…and
other stuff are on the bill of fare at the "Rent-a-Grill Picnic and
Talent Show. We'll furnish the grills, you furnish the food and/or your
talents. 3 to 7 p.m. on Wynn Commons.
Wednesday, Aug. 8
MUSIC
JAZZ IN THE GARDEN: See Wednesday,
July 11. Tonight: the Philadelphia Heritage Art Ensemble.
Thursday, Aug. 9
MUSIC
CHARLES FAMBROUGH TRIO: The
former member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers brings his own trio to campus
for an outdoor concert. Noon at the Penn Bookstore.
FILM
MOONLIT MOVIES: See Thursday,
June 28. Tonight: "Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman."
Sunday, Aug. 12
FOR THE KIDS
TWO OF A KIND: This duo delights
kids of all ages with songs, puppetry, movement and storytelling. 1 and
2 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum. Free with Arboretum admission ($6, seniors
$5, students $4, children under 6 free).
Wednesday, Aug. 15
MUSIC
JAZZ IN THE GARDEN: See Wednesday,
July 11. Tonight: the Eric Mintel Quartet.
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