June 20, 2002

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PERFORMANCES | LECTURES | EVENTS

June 20-July 17

Garden-variety patriotism Master garden railway builder Paul Busse has added 14 Philadelphia-area Revolutionary War sites, including Germantown’s Desher-Morris House and the soldiers’ quarters at Valley Forge, shown here, to his Garden Railway exhibit at the Morris Arboretum this year. They’re on display at the Arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave., Chestnut Hill, through Oct. 14 during regular hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Thursdays to 8 p.m., weekends to 5 p.m.). Admission $8, students/seniors $6, children 3 to 12 $3, members/PennCard holders/children under 3 free.

Catch these each week

In addition to the weekly talks and films listed below, there are other events taking place each week this summer, and most of them are free. Outdoor events are weather permitting:

36th STREET JAZZ: The Arpeggio Jazz and Music Ensemble gives free outdoor concerts on the 36th Street Plaza, between Sansom and Walnut streets. 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29 (no concert July 4).

STARGAZING: Come view the heavens at the free open nights at the David Rittenhouse Lab’s rooftop observatory. 9 p.m. Thursdays and Mondays through the end of August on the roof of DRL, 33rd and Walnut streets. Info: www.physics.upenn.edu/~observer or 215-898-5995.

MUSIC SPACE 1026: Some of the artists’ collective’s faves will drop by the Institute of Contemporary Art to play. 5 to 8 p.m.Wednesdays through July 10 at the ICA, 118 S. 36th St. Free with gallery admission ($3, students/seniors/artists $2, ICA members/children 12 and under/PennCard holders free). Info: www.icaphila.org or 215-898-7108.

Thursday, June 20

FILM

MOONLIT MOVIES: See “Editor’s Pick.” Tonight: a classic cowboy B-movie double feature: “Saga of Death Valley” (1939), featuring Roy Rogers, and “Call of the Prairie” (1936), with William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy. Rain date: Sunday, June 23.

Sunday, June 23

MUSIC

PHILADELPHIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA: The 85-member ensemble performs works by noted European and Chinese composers. 3 p.m. at the Philadelphia Cathedral, 38th and Ludlow streets. Tickets $15, students/seniors $10. Tickets/info for all Cathedral concerts: 215-386-0234, ext. 103.

Wednesday, June 26

TALKS

QUICK HITS: The 60-Second Lectures are back for a third summer of compressed erudition. Today: Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Jane Eisner. Noon sharp at 37th St. and Locust Walk; musical entertainment from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. precedes and follows lecture.

Thursday, June 27

FILM

JAZZ ON FILM: A two-day Film @ International House program focuses on films featuring jazz innovators from the ’50s to the ’70s. Tonight: “The Connection,” Shirley Clarke’s 1961 pseudocumentary on beat culture, and “Thelonius Monk: Straight, No Chaser,” Charlotte Zwerin’s 1989 documentary about the influential pianist and composer. 7 p.m. at International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Admission $5. Info: www.ihousephilly.org or 215-895-6542. See also Friday, June 28.

MOONLIT MOVIES: See “Editor’s Pick.” Tonight: “Blind Alley” (1939), an early psychological thriller starring Ralph Bellamy and Chester Morris. Rain date: Sunday, June 30.

Friday, June 28

FILM

JAZZ ON FILM: See Thursday, June 27. Tonight: Four short films showing jazz innovators at work, including Ornette Coleman, Charles Mingus and the Sun Ra Arkestra, featuring private footage of the Arkestra at work and play.

Saturday, June 29

MUSIC

SPIRIT-FILLED: The Royal Priesthood keeps the traditions of the Negro spiritual, gospel music and church hymns alive. 7 p.m. at the Philadelphia Cathedral. Tickets $15, students/seniors $10.

Wednesday, July 10

FOR THE KIDS

MAGICAL WORLDS: The “Summer Magic” series introduces 6- to 12-year-olds to world cultures through the performing arts. Today: the Afro-One Dance, Drum and Drama Theatre. 10 and 11 a.m. in Harrison Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania Museum, 3260 South St. Free with Museum admission ($5, students/seniors $2.50, Museum members/children under 6/PennCard holders free). Series continues Wednesdays through Aug. 15, plus Tuesday, Aug. 6.

TALKS

QUICK HITS: See Wednesday, June 26. Today: Phil Nichols, associate professor of legal studies.

VIDEO

OPEN VIDEO CALL: See what local videographers are up to at the Institute of Contemporary Art’s first-come, first-served video showcase. Sign-up at 8:30 p.m., screenings at 9 p.m. at the ICA, 118 S. 36th St. Free.

Thursday, July 11

FILM

MOONLIT MOVIES: See “Editor’s Pick.” Tonight: “Seven Chances” (1925), one of Buster Keaton’s funniest features, with live accompaniment by silent film musician Don Kinnier. Rain date: Sunday, July 14.

Wednesday, July 17

FOR THE KIDS

MAGICAL WORLDS: See Wednesday, July 10. Today: Egyptian dance.

TALKS

QUICK HITS: See Wednesday, June 26. Today: Kathryn Kolbert, senior research fellow at the Annenberg Public Policy Center.

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