March 28, 2002

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PERFORMANCES | LECTURES | EVENTS

March 28-April 10

Sample this concoction According to the Parsons Dance Company, “Too Many Cooks” make an energetic dance piece. The work by that name will have its world premiere at a Penn Presents performance April 4-6. See Thursday, April 4. Photo © Lois Greenfield

Thursday, March 28

SPORTS

SOFTBALL: Penn vs. LaSalle. 3:30 p.m. at Warren Field, University Ave. at the Schuylkill River.

TALKS

FIELDS OF BATTLE: Houchang Chehabi of Boston University speaks on the subject of sport in Iran and the Middle East. 4:30 p.m. in the History Department lounge, Room 209, College Hall, Locust Walk between 34th and 36th streets.

READINGS

GERALD STERN: The National Book Award-winning poet reads from his work. 5 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

BE SEDUCED: “Oshun Kile Kile: The Spirit of Seduction” is African Rhythms’ spring show. 8 p.m. at the Iron Gate Theatre, 3700 Chestnut St. Tickets $6. Additional performances March 29-30.

FILM

“12 STOREYS”: The dark side of Confucian values is explored in this film written and produced by James Toh (W’93). 8 p.m. at International House, 3701 Chestnut St.; discussion with Toh follows film. Admission free. Info: Center for East Asian Studies, 215-573-4203.

Friday, March 29

SPECIAL EVENTS

STARGAZE-HERS: Members of Women Interested in the Study of Physics speak on their research experiences at national observatories. 7 p.m. at the Flower and Cook Observatory, 753 Providence Road, Malvern; public viewing (weather permitting) follows talk. Info/directions: dept.physics.upenn.edu/~observer or 215-898-9597.

DANCE

BE SEDUCED: See Thursday, March 28.

MUSIC

PONCHO SANCHEZ: Penn Presents’ Latin Jazz Series concludes with sizzle — a performance by the Grammy Award-winning conga player. 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. Tickets $32, $27 and $21; discounts for students, seniors and Penn affiliates available. Tickets/info for all Penn Presents events: www.pennpresents.org or 215-898-3900.

Saturday, March 30

SPORTS

MEN’S ROWING: The heavyweight crew races Georgetown. 11 a.m. on the Schuylkill River.

MEN’S TENNIS: Penn vs. Princeton. Noon at Lott Tennis Courts, 33rd St. below Walnut.

SOFTBALL: Penn vs. Princeton. Noon at Warren Field.

DANCE

BE SEDUCED: See Thursday, March 28.

Sunday, March 31

SPORTS

SOFTBALL: Penn vs. Rider. Noon at Warren Field.

Monday, April 1

FILM

TOWN AND GOWN I: A series of films looks at the area where urban communities and academe meet. Tonight: “Community Control” (1969), about the fight over school reform in the Ocean Hill-Brownsville section of New York City. 8 p.m. at the Greenfield Intercultural Center, 3708 Chestnut St. Series continues April 2-3.

PERFORMANCE

LIVE AT THE WRITERS HOUSE: The April edition of the Kelly Writers House-WXPN performance showcases tapes tonight. 8 p.m. at the Writers House.

A fair day for homebuyers If you’re in the market to buy a home or improve the one you own, the annual Housing Fair sponsored by the Office of Community Housing is for you. Real estate agents, lenders, home inspectors and other housing professionals will be on hand to offer tips and advice on the process of finding, inspecting and buying a home. You can also obtain a copy of your credit report for just $5. The fair takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, in Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St. The fair is free and open to the public. Info: 215-898-7422. Photo by Sylvia Barkan

Tuesday, April 2

TALKS

INTERPRETATION IN RED AND BLACK: Lecturer in Slavic Languages Vladislav Todorov (Gr’96) speaks on literature and cultural history. 6:30 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.

FILM

TOWN AND GOWN II: See Monday, April 1. Tonight: “From Harlem to Harvard” (1982), about a black student’s efforts to establish his identity in a largely white campus environment.

Wednesday, April 3

FILM

TOWN AND GOWN II: See Monday, April 1. Tonight: “Nobody Knows My Name” (1999), about how women in hip-hop achieve their aspirations in a male-dominated field.

PERFORMANCE

SAY THE WORD: Got poetry? Got prose? Got something else to say? Take it onstage at this month’s first “Speakeasy” open-mike night. 8 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.

TALKS

HARRY BELAFONTE: The legendary entertainer and human-rights activist speaks on his lifetime in music and on the front lines. 8 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium. Tickets $5, PennCard holders free. Tickets: 215-898-3900.

Thursday, April 4

TALKS

NURSING WITH A HUMAN FACE: A panel discussion moderated by for Nursing School Dean Claire Fagin looks at “A Humanistic Interdisciplinary Research Agenda in Aging.” 3 p.m. in the Nursing Education Building Auditorium, 420 Guardian Drive; reception follows.

DANCE

PARSONS PREMIERE: The Parsons Dance Company returns to Philadelphia with the world premiere of “Too Many Cooks,” a work commissioned by the Penn Presents/Dance Affiliates Dance Celebration series. 7:30 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets $35, $33 and $31; discounts for students, seniors and Penn affiliates available. Additional performances April 5-6.

WEEKEND PASS: Arts House Dance Company, Penn’s eclectic student dance troupe, presents “Temporary Escape.” 8 p.m. at the Iron Gate Theatre. Additional performances April 5-6.

THEATER

“SYLVIA”: A. R. Gurney’s whimsical story of a stray dog is Intuitons’ spring show. 8 p.m. in Houston Hall Auditorium, 3417 Spruce St. Admission $6. Additional performances April 5-7.

Friday, April 5

SPORTS

MEN’S TENNIS: Penn vs. Yale. 2 p.m. at Lott Tennis Courts.

EXHIBITS

COME SEE THEIR ETCHINGS: “Leaving a Mark: The Art of the Print in 19th-Century France” features woodblock prints, etchings and lithographs by such French masters as Cézanne, Degas, Delacroix and Manet. Opening reception: 5 to 8 p.m. at the Arthur Ross Gallery, 220 S. 34th St. Exhibit continues through June 9. Info: 215-898-2083.

TALKS

WHAT PRICE SANITY?: Richard Frank of Harvard speaks on “Price Indexes, Cost Effectiveness Analysis and Productivity in Mental Health Care.” Noon at the Colonial Penn Center auditorium, 3641 Locust Walk. Info: Leonard Davis Institute, 215-573-9075.

TIME CYCLES: Maya scholars David Stuart of Harvard, Matthew Restall of Penn State and Penn doctoral student Charles Golden speak on “Time Among the Maya.” 4 to 5:30 p.m. in Rainey Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania Museum, 33rd and Spruce streets. Admission free, reservations required: humanities@sas.upenn.edu or 215-573-8280.

DANCE

PARSONS PREMIERE: See Thursday, April 4.

WEEKEND PASS: See Thursday, April 4.

“BODY LANGUAGE”: Sparks Dance Company, Penn’s community-service dance ensemble, presents its spring show. 8 p.m. in Harold Prince Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets $6. Additional performance April 6.

MUSIC

MIX IT UP: The guys and the gals get together as a cappella groups Chord on Blues and Quaker Notes present their spring show. 8 p.m. in Dunlop Auditorium, Stemmler Hall, 3450 Hamilton Walk. Tickets $6. Additional performance April 6.THEATER

“SYLVIA”: See Thursday, April 4.

Saturday, April 6

SPORTS

MEN’S ROWING: Penn, Harvard and Navy meet in a heavyweight race. 9 a.m. on the Schuylkill River.

TRACK AND FIELD: The Quaker Invitational for women and the Penn Invitational for men. All day, at Franklin Field, 33rd and Spruce streets.

MEN’S TENNIS: Penn vs. Brown. Noon at Lott Tennis Courts.

BASEBALL: Penn vs. Brown. Noon at Murphy Field, University Ave. at the Schuylkill River.

SOFTBALL: Penn vs. Cornell. Noon at Warren Field.

EXHIBITS

BIG BUG ATTACK: See “Editor’s Pick.”

DANCE

PARSONS PREMIERE: See Thursday, April 4. 2 and 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets for 2 p.m. show $32, $30 and $28.

WEEKEND PASS: See Thursday, April 4.

“BODY LANGUAGE”: See Friday, April 5.

MUSIC

MIX IT UP: See Friday, April 5.

MOTETS AND MORE: The University of Pennsylvania Choir performs motets by Lassus and works by Buxtehude, Delius, Elgar and Stanford. 8 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium, 34th and Spruce streets. Tickets $5, Penn students free with PennCard (one free ticket per student). Tickets: 215-898-3900.

THEATER

“SYLVIA”: See Thursday, April 4.

Sunday, April 7

SPORTS

BASEBALL: Penn vs. Yale. Noon at Murphy Field.

SOFTBALL: Penn vs. Columbia. Noon at Warren Field.

MUSIC

LAURIE LEWIS: One of today’s finest traditional country and folk performers drops by the Cherry Tree Music Co-op to play. 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Church parish hall, 3916 Locust Walk. Tickets $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Info: www.cherrytree.org or 215-386-1640.

Monday, April 8

READINGS

SONIA SANCHEZ: The award-winning poet, activist and scholar reads from her work. 5 p.m. in Room 200, College Hall.

TALKS

LISA SCOTTOLINE: The best-selling author and Penn alum (C’77,L’81) reads from her recent fiction and talks about publishing and writing as a career. 5 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.

MUSIC

ELUTHÉRIA: The New York-based chamber ensemble devoted to new music makes a stop in Philly tonight. 8 p.m. in Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall. Info: 215-573-6107.

Tuesday, April 9

TALKS

EASY COME, EASY GO: Perry Golkin (W’74,WG’74,L’78) of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. speaks on “Smart People Making and Losing Money: Some Recent Examples.” 4:30 p.m. in the Levy Conference Center, Law School, 3401 Sansom St. Info: Institute for Law and Economics, 215-898-7719.

READINGS

EDMUND MORRIS: The acclaimed author of “Theodore Rex,” the second of a three-part biography of Theodore Roosevelt, speaks on his work. 6 p.m. at the Penn Humanities Forum, 3619 Locust Walk.

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Poet and ixnay press Co-Editor Jenn McCreary and two-time Philadelphia City Paper Fiction Contest winner Kelly McQuain read from their works.
7 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.

Wednesday, April 10

SPORTS

BASEBALL: Penn vs. Drexel. 3:30 p.m. at Murphy Field.

PERFORMANCE

OPEN-AIR OPEN MIKE: Now that the weather’s nice, it’s time for the annual open-air “Speakeasy” performance night. 7 p.m. in the Kelly Writers House garden.