January 18, 2001
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PERFORMANCES | LECTURES | EVENTS
Aug. 30-Sept. 12
Saxophonist Sonny Rollins is still pushing the frontiers of jazz in his sixth decade as a professional musician. His Penn Presents concert March 15 features selections from “This Is What I Do” (2000), a laid-back, folksy departure from Rollins’ hard-charging bebop style. See Friday, March 15. |
Thursday, March 7
TALKS
UNDER OUR SKIN: Robert Langer
of MIT speaks on “Advances in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering.”
10 a.m. in Carolyn Hoff Lynch Lecture Hall, Chemistry Building, 34th and
Spruce streets.
SHOAH SEEN: Independent
scholar Rebecca Rovit speaks on “Holocaust Art and the Third Reich.”
4:30 p.m. in the History Department lounge, 209 College Hall, Locust Walk
between 34th and 36th streets.
MUSIC
MICHELLE PALAMIDY: The singer/songwriter
performs at 7 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk. Info
for all Writers House events: dept.english.upenn.edu/~wh
or 215-573-WRIT.
DANCE
“THE CUBA PROJECT”:
Penn Presents the Washington Ballet’s first visit to Philadelphia,
featuring Septima Webre’s “Juanita y Alicia” and works
by Twyla Tharp and Trey McIntyre. 7:30 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg
Center, 3680 Walnut St. Tickets $35, $33 and $31; discounts for students,
seniors and Penn affiliates available. Tickets/info for all Penn Presents
events: www.pennpresents.org
or 215-898-3900. Additional performances March 8-9.
Friday, March 8
DANCE
“THE CUBA PROJECT”:
See Thursday, March 7. 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center.
FILM
DARK VISIONS: A Film @ International
House double feature salutes the American work of German expatriate director
Fritz Lang. “The Big Heat” (1953) at 8 p.m., “Human Desire”
(1954) at 10 p.m. at International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Tickets for
both shows $5, available one hour before show time. Info for all International
House events: www.ihousephilly.org
or 215-895-6542.
Saturday, March 9
DANCE
“THE CUBA PROJECT”:
See Thursday, March 7. 2 and 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center.
Tickets for 2 p.m. show $32, $30 and $28.
Sunday, March 10
MUSIC
CELTIC CELEBRATION: International
House’s 15th annual Celtic Appalachian Celebration presents some
of the finest Celtic and folk music performers on both sides of the Atlantic.
2:30 and 7 p.m. at International House. Tickets $22.50, International
House members $20, students $18, children 12 and under $11.25. Tickets/info:
UpStages, 215-569-9700.
FRESH IMPROVISATION: Penn Presents
vocalist Jane Monheit, already a jazz sensation at the age of 23, in her
first Philadelphia engagement. 7 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg
Center. Tickets $29, $23 and $19; discounts for students, seniors and
Penn affiliates available.
Friday, March 15
MUSIC
LAST OF THE GIANTS: Tenor sax
legend Sonny Rollins, still swinging after 50 years on stage, performs
a Penn Presents concert with trombonist Clifton Anderson, bassist Bob
Cranshaw and Kimati Dinizulu on percussion. 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre,
Annenberg Center. Tickets $42, $32 and $26; discounts for students, seniors
and Penn affiliates available.
Saturday, March 16
WORKSHOPS
GET BUZZIN’: “Adding
Bees to Your Garden” introduces you to the hobby of beekeeping and
the benefits it offers for your garden. 10 a.m. to noon at the Morris
Arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave., Chestnut Hill. Course fee $22, members
$20. Info/registration for all Arboretum workshops: 215-247-5777, ext.
125.
MUSIC
DONEGAL DAZZLERS: The Irish
traditional quintet Altan brings its acclaimed performance style to the
Penn Presents stage. 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets
$35, $30 and $25; discounts for students, seniors and Penn affiliates
available.
Sunday, March 17
FILM
NEW ISRAELI CINEMA: Gur Bentwich’s
“Total Love” (1999) tells the story of a free-spirited young
woman whose three ex-lovers team up to rescue her from a prison in India.
4 p.m. at International House. Tickets $8, students/ seniors $6, available
one hour before show time.
MUSIC
SOCIETY’S CHILD: Grammy
Award-winning singer/songwriter Janis Ian stops by the Cherry Tree Music
Co-op tonight. 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Church parish hall, 3916
Locust Walk. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Info for all Cherry
Tree events: www.cherrytree.org
or 215-386-1640.
Tuesday, March 19
READINGS
THREE LOCAL POETS: Eli Goldblatt,
Laura Goldstein and Chris McCreary read from their work. 7 p.m. at the
Kelly Writers House.
DANCE
PUCCI: SPORT: All-American
athlete-turned-choreographer Pucci brings his athletic celebration to
Philadelphia in a Penn Presents performance. 7:30 p.m. in Harold Prince
Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets $28; discounts for students, seniors
and Penn affiliates available. Additional performances March 20-23.
It’s probably premature to call vocalist Jane Monheit a legend, but she has already turned heads in the jazz world with her albums “Never Never Land” (2000), which sold 60,000 copies, and “Come Dream With Me” (2001), which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard jazz chart. The 23-year-old vocal phenom makes her first Philly appearance in a Penn Presents concert March 10. See Sunday, March 10. |
Wednesday, March 20
SPORTS
BASEBALL: Penn vs. St. Joseph’s.
3 p.m. at Murphy Field, University Ave. at the Schuylkill River.
TALKS
HE FOLLOWED HIS CONSCIENCE:
The History Department’s “20th-Century Lives” series concludes
with Assistant Professor Benjamin Nathans speaking on Andrei Sakharov.
4 to 5:50 p.m. in Room 200, College Hall. Info: www.history.upenn.edu
or 215-898-8452.
TIME VS. TIME: Loyola University
Philosophy Professor Sandra Rosenthal speaks on “Scientific Time
and Temporal Experience: The Pragmatist’s Search for a Synthesis.”
5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Penn Humanities Forum, 3619 Locust Walk. Seating
limited; for reservations, e-mail humanities@sas.upenn.edu
or call 215-573-8280.
DANCE
PUCCI: SPORT: See Tuesday,
March 19.
MUSIC
RIESE PREMIERE: The Cassatt
String Quartet, the Music Department’s quartet-in-residence, premieres
“Memory Refrains,” a new work by Music Professor Jay Riese.
Works by Brahms and Daniel Godfrey are also on the program. 8 p.m. in
Amado Recital Hall, Irvine Auditorium.
PERFORMANCE
OPEN-MIKE NIGHT: You don’t
need to be well-versed to participate in the Kelly Writers House’s
“Speakeasy” performance night—just eager to share your
stuff. 8 p.m. at the Writers House.
Thursday, March 21
SPORTS
SOFTBALL: Doubleheader vs.
Lafayette. 3:30 p.m. at Warren Field, University Ave. at the Schuylkill
River.
TALKS
TALK ABOUT RACE: Kenji Yoshino
of Yale speaks on “Changing the Dialogue on Discrimination Cases.”
7 to 9 p.m. in Room 17, Logan Hall, 249 S. 36th St. Info: Greenfield Intercultural
Center, dolphin.upenn.edu/~gic
or 215-898-3357.
WORKSHOPS
GET FIT IN THE GARDEN: Learn
how to make gardening part of your exercise routine with “Gardening
for Fitness: An Added Benefit.” 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum.
Course fee $17, members $15.
DANCE
PENN DANCE: Penn’s student
modern-dance ensemble presents its spring show. 8 p.m. at the Iron Gate
Theatre, 3700 Chestnut St. Tickets $6. Additional performances March 22-23.
PUCCI: SPORT: See Tuesday,
March 19.
THEATER
“RUDDIGORE”: The
Gilbert and Sullivan operetta is the Penn Singers’ spring show. 8
p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets $8, PennCard holders
$6. Additional performances March 22-23.
Friday, March 22
EXHIBITS
TIME TRAVELER: “The Time
Machine/La Máquina del Tiempo” examines the life and work
of the celebrated Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges. Opening reception:
5:30 p.m. in Kamin Gallery, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.
Reservations/information: 1-800-390-1829. Exhibit continues through May
24. Also see Saturday, March 23.
SPECIAL EVENTS
BEER WITH DINNER: See “Editor’s
Pick.”
DANCE
PENN DANCE: See Thursday, March
21.
PUCCI: SPORT: See Tuesday,
March 19. 8 p.m. in Harold Prince Theatre, Annenberg Center.
MUSIC
EAST MEETS WEST: Hindi a cappella
music? Penn Masala pioneered it, and they present their spring show tonight.
8 p.m. in Harrison Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania Museum. Tickets
$6.
PETER SERKIN: The virtuoso
classical pianist’s Penn Presents concert is an all-Beethoven affair.
8 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium, 34th and Spruce streets. Tickets $39, $29
and $19; discounts for students, seniors and Penn affiliates available.
THEATER
“RUDDIGORE”: See
Thursday, March 21.
Saturday, March 23
SPORTS
WOMEN’S ROWING: Penn,
Navy and Georgetoen meet. All day, on the Schuylkill River.
BASEBALL: Penn vs. Lehigh.
Noon at Murphy Field.
SPECIAL EVENTS
BEER IS BACK: See “Editor’s
Pick.”
TALKS
“…AND THE WORLD WILL
BE TLÖN”: A panel discussion featuring Nicolás Shumway
of the University of Texas, artist Osvaldo Romberg and Penn faculty members
looks at Jorge Luis Borges’ life and work. 2 to 5 p.m. in the Class
of 1955 Conference Room, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library. Reservations/ information:
1-800-390-1829.
READINGS
PROSE AND POETRY: Poet and
non-fiction writer Moira Burns and poet/essayist Lia Purpura read from
their work. 4 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.
DANCE
PENN DANCE: See Thursday, March
21.
PUCCI: SPORT: See Tuesday,
March 19. 8 p.m. in Harold Prince Theatre, Annenberg Center.
MUSIC
THE INSPIRATION: The student
a cappella group that celebrates black music presents its spring show.
8 p.m. in Houston Hall Auditorium, 3417 Spruce St. Tickets $6. Additional
performance March 24.
THEATER
“RUDDIGORE”: See
Thursday, March 21.
Sunday, March 24
SPORTS
TRACK AND FIELD: The Quaker
Invitational. All day, at Franklin Field.
BASEBALL: Penn vs. Hartford.
Noon at Murphy Field.
MUSIC
TWO TROUBADORS: The Cherry
Tree Music Co-op welcomes folk-country performers Cathy Fink and Marcy
Marxer. 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Church parish hall. Tickets $12
in advance, $15 at the door.
THE INSPIRATION: See Saturday,
March 23.
Monday, March 25
READINGS
JOHN ASHBERY: The Pulitzer
Prize-winning poet is this year’s second Writers House Fellow (Current,
Feb. 7), and he reads from his work tonight. 6:30 p.m. at the
Kelly Writers House. Reservations required: whfellow@english.upenn.edu.
Also see Tuesday, March 26.
Tuesday, March 26
TALKS
ASHBERY ON ASHBERY: The award-winning
poet discusses his work and the writing life. 10 a.m. at the Kelly Writers
House. Reservations required: whfellow@english.upenn.edu.
Wednesday, March 27
TALKS
PAINTED WORDS: Poet and art
critic Bill Berkson and British-born painter Trevor Winkfield talk words
and images with each other. 4:30 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.
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