February 7, 2002

• Something old, something new
  Jeremy A. Sabloff finds himself defending the Smithsonian's scientific research from budget cuts at the same time as fragile parts of the University of Pennsylvania's Museum's collection begin their move into the new Mainwaring Wing this week.

• Ambrose case keeps spotlight on Childers
• Pulitzer Prize winners to visit Penn
• Commencement Hour with Jim Lehrer

• Research: Religions' wings clipped by polygamy
• Student Spotlight: The master performer as a 19-year-old grad student
• Staff Q&A: Come meet Philip Lydon Sr. and Philip Lydon Jr., the best dynamic duo since Batman and Robin.

• Ask Benny: How to accumulate and use paid time off
• How to improve on excellence
• They learned a lot from a dummy
• Out and About: Plenty new to chew

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• Editor's Pick: Around Africa in an afternoon
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EDITOR'S PICK

Around Africa in an afternoon

The folkways, fables, fabrics and food of Africa are the focus of the University of Pennsylvania Museum’s 13th annual Celebration of African Cultures on Saturday, Feb. 16.

The day-long event features music, dance, storytelling, arts and crafts and children’s activities, including performances by the Women’s Sekere Ensemble, the Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble, musical-instrument-maker Adimu-Kuumba, and the African-American Stilt Ballet. Gallery tours showcase the Museum’s African collections, and the Museum Cafe will serve up a taste of Africa along with its regular menu.

—S.S.

CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN CULTURES: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the University of Pennsylvania Museum, 33rd and Spruce streets. Admission $5, students/seniors $2.50, Museum members/children under 6/PennCard holders free. Info: 215-898-4000.