November 14, 2002
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Dean Afaf Meleis brings her international savvy to the School o fNursing at a time when nations across the globe are facing a critical shortage in nurses.
- The moviegoers
- Careers and holiday help from free HR programs
- New building keeps horses in form
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and About: A spooky night at the Speakeasy
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close and floralPhotographer Andrea Baldeck’s photos go for the fine details of plants such as this tree peony. Through Jan. 5, 2003, you can see a selection of them at the Morris Arboretum’s Upper Gallery exhibit “Closely Observed,” which includes photos of plants in the Arboretum’s collections. The Arboretum is located at 100 Northwestern Ave., Chestnut Hill. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission $6, seniors $5, students $4, children under 6/Arboretum members/PennCard holders free. |
Thursday, Nov. 14
TALKS
THREADS OF HISTORY: Roy F.
and Jeannette P. Nichols Professor of American History Kathy Peiss speaks
on “Zoot Suit Revisited: Meditations on the Politics of Style.”
4 p.m. in Amado Recital Hall, Irvine Auditorium, 34th and Spruce streets;
reception follows. Info: provlec@pobox.upenn.edu
or 215-898-7227.
SCYTHIA UNEARTHED: “Scythian
Treasures of the Ukranian Steppe: Nomads and Greeks in the First Millennium
B.C.” is the title of a talk by Alexander Leskov, the Rodney Young
Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Museum. 6 p.m. in Rainey Auditorium
at the Museum, 3260 South St.; reception follows. Free; registration requested.
Info/registration: 215-898-4890.
TRIPLE LETTER SCORE: Stefan
Fatsis (C’85) discusses the world of competitive Scrabble players
chronicled in his new book “Word Freak.” 7 p.m. at the Penn
Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St. Info for all Bookstore events: upenn.bkstore.com.
READINGS
POETRY AND MORE: New Mexico
poet/educator/critic Nathaniel Tarn and Philadelphia poet/novelist/essayist
Toby Olson read from their work. 6 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.
Friday, Nov. 15
TALKS
WE WANT A NEW DRUG: Frank Lichtenberg
of Columbia University speaks on “The Effect of New Drugs on Longevity
and Quality of Life.” Noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Colonial Penn Center
auditorium, 3641 Locust Walk. Reservations required: odonohu2@wharton.upenn.edu.
FILM
“ANTONIO DAS MORTES”:
Glauber Rocha’s 1968 Brazilian folk epic gets its first Philadelphia
screening in decades, thanks to a newly restored print. 8 p.m. at International
House, 3701 Chestnut St. Tickets $6, students/seniors/International House
members $5, available one hour before showtime. Info for all International
House film events: www.ihousephilly.org
or 215-895-6542.
Saturday, Nov. 16
FOR THE KIDS
TALKING PICTURES: The “Mysterious
Marks!” workshop for ages 8 to 12 explores the world of ancient picture-writing.
10 a.m. to noon at the University of Pennsylvania Museum. Materials fee
$5. Pre-registration required: 215-898-4016.
SPORTS
FOOTBALL: The Quakers host
Harvard for the home season finale. 12:30 p.m. at Franklin Field, 33rd
and Spruce streets. Tickets/info: www.pennathletics.com
or 215-898-6151.
MEN’S SOCCER: Penn vs.
Harvard. 2:30 p.m. at Rhodes Field, University Ave. at the Schuylkill
River.
FILM
ECCO ROMA: The University
of Pennsylvania Museum’s Roman film series continues with the 1953
romantic comedy “Roman Holiday,” starring Audrey Hepburn and
Gregory Peck. 2 p.m. in Rainey Auditorium at the Museum. Admission $5,
students/seniors $2.50, children under 6/Museum members/PennCard holders
free. Festival continues Nov. 23.
MUSIC
KEIKO MATSUI: The prolific
jazz pianist brings her melodious smooth-jazz sound to the Penn Presents
stage. 8 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St.
Tickets $41, $36, $31 and $29; discounts for students, seniors and Penn
affiliates available. Tickets/info for all Penn Presents events: www.pennpresents.org
or 215-898-3900.
Sunday, Nov. 17
MUSIC
ANCIENT VOICES: Penn’s
medieval and Renaissance music ensemble performs music for Advent and
Christmas. 3 p.m. in Amado Recital Hall, Irvine Auditorium. Admission
$10, students $5, Penn students free with PennCard (one free ticket per
student). Info for all Music Department concerts: www.sas.upenn.edu/music/schedule.htm.
ERIC BOGLE: The internationally
known folksinger, best known for the award-winning “And the Band
Played Waltzing Matilda,” pays a call on the Cherry Tree Music Co-op
tonight. 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Church parish hall. Tickets
$15 in advance, $18 at the door. Info for all Cherry Tree events: www.cherrytree.org
or 215-386-1640.
DANCE
INTO THE WOODS: “Kuuyamba,”
Le Ballet National du Senegal’s Penn Presents production, re-enacts
the Senegalese rite of passage in the sacred forest in music, dance and
song. 7:30 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Tickets $29,
$26 and $21; discounts for students, seniors and Penn affiliates available.
Monday, Nov. 18
READINGS
LOCAL SHOWCASE: Two Philadelphia
writers—Obie Award-winning playwright/poet Rochelle Owens and Chelsea
Review co-founder/poet George Economou—read from their work.
7 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.
Tuesday, Nov. 19
TALKS
LEGAL ALIEN: Lawyer and writer
Josey Foo (L’97), who arrived in New York without papers in the 1980s,
talks about her work and her writing. 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Kelly Writers
House.
SEXUAL INVERT: Nina Coryetz
speaks on “Naming Desire: Mishima Yukio and the Politics of ‘Sexuation’.”
6 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.
EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STORY:
Lecturer in Fine Arts Jane Golden, art critic Robin Rice and Philadelphia
Inquirer columnist Monica Yant Kinney talk about their new book, “Philadelphia
Murals and the Stories They Tell.” 7 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
TALKS
YUM! YUCK!: Maria Pelchat,
Jane Kauer and Yolanda Martins of the Monell Chemical Senses Center look
at “Cravers, Picky Eaters and the Psychology of Disgust.” 5:30
p.m. in Class of 1928 Lounge, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center. Info/reservations
for all Penn Library events: 1-800-390-1829.
CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN: Donald
T. Regan Professor Emeritus of English Paul Fussell talks about his new
book, “Uniforms: Why We Are What We Wear.” 7 p.m. at the Penn
Bookstore.
FILM
NEW ITALIAN CINEMA:
International House’s fourth annual showcase of new Italian film
opens tonight with Marco Ponti’s “Santa Maradona” (2001),
a romantic coming-of-age tale. 8 p.m. at International House. Free. Festival
continues through Nov. 24.
Thursday, Nov. 21
TALKS
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT: Professors
Tom Naff of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and Robert Giegengack of
Earth and Environmental Science discuss “The Jordan Watershed: Trouble
Over Holy Water.” Noon in the Wistar Institute auditorium, 36th and
Spruce streets.
THE CRITIC: Literary critic
and scholar Frank Lentricchia delivers this year’s Gay Talese Lecture.
6 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.
READINGS
ART AND DEATH: Jonathan Santlofer
reads from his latest book, “The Death Artist,” a mystery thriller
about a killer stalking the New York art world. 6 p.m. at the Institute
of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St.
FILM
NEW ITALIAN CINEMA:
See Wednesday, Nov. 20. Tonight: “Giorni” (“Days,”
2001), Laura Muscardin’s tale about a brief love affair between a
bank manager and a waiter that ends with doubts and regrets when the waiter
dies of AIDS.
THEATER
“STONES IN HIS POCKETS”:
See “Editor’s Pick.” 7:30
p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center. Through Dec. 1.
Friday, Nov. 22
FILM
NEW ITALIAN CINEMA: See
Wednesday, Nov. 20. Tonight: A panel discussion on Italian cinema, followed
by Marco Tullio Giordana’s “I Cento Passi” (“Hundred
Steps,” 2000), in which the rebellious son of a Sicilian mafia boss
makes fun of the local chieftain, only to find himself a target after
his father dies in a car wreck.
THEATER
“STONES IN HIS POCKETS”:
See “Editor’s Pick.” 8 p.m.
in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center.
SPORTS
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Penn
vs. Temple. 8 p.m. at the Palestra.
Saturday, Nov. 23
FILM
ECCO ROMA: See Saturday,
Nov. 16. Today: Federico Fellini’s 1959 classic, “La Dolce Vita.”
NEW ITALIAN CINEMA: See Wednesday,
Nov. 20. Tonight: “Brucio nel Vento” (“Burning in the Wind,”
2001), Silvo Soldini’s tale of a Swiss watchmaker who holds out for
his ideal love, only to discover that she is married once she appears.
TALKS
TRUCKIN’: Dennis McNally
talks about his new book, “A Long Strange Trip: The Inside History
of the Grateful Dead.” 2 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore.
THEATER
“STONES IN HIS POCKETS”:
See “Editor’s Pick.” 2 and 8
p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center.
MUSIC
MEET THE CONDUCTOR: J. Karla
Lemon makes her debut as University Symphony Orchestra conductor in a
Music Department-sponsored concert featuring members of the University
of Pennsylvania Choir. 8 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium. Admission $5, Penn
students free with PennCard (one free ticket per student).
 Smooth
operatorJazz pianist Keiko Matsui’s combination of Asian and Western classical influences has won her hosts of fans worldwide, especially in America, where she was voted Top Contemporary Female Jazz Artist in the latest Billboard poll. On Nov. 16, she comes to town for a Penn Presents concert promoting her 17th U.S. album release, “The Ring.” See Saturday, Nov. 16. |
Sunday, Nov. 24
SPORTS
MEN’S BASKETBALL: Penn
vs. Penn State. 7 p.m. at the Palestra. Tickets/info for all men’s
basketball games: www.pennathletics.com
or 215-898-6151.
THEATER
“STONES IN HIS POCKETS”:
See “Editor’s Pick.” 3 and 7:30
p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center.
FILM
NEW ITALIAN CINEMA: See Wednesday,
Nov. 20. Tonight: “L’Uomo in Più” (“One Man
Up,” 2001), Paolo Sorrentino’s film about two men named Antonio
Pisapia, born 15 years apart on the same day, who have nothing else in
common but whose lives become intertwined. 7 p.m. at International House.
Monday, Nov. 25
SPORTS
MEN’S BASKETBALL: Penn
vs. Drexel. 7 p.m. at the Palestra.
Tuesday, Nov. 26
SPORTS
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Penn
vs. Drexel. 7 p.m. at the Palestra.MUSIC
A PLEASANT WIND: The University
Wind Ensemble’s concert features Paul Creston’s “Celebration
Overture.” Sponsored by the Department of Music. 8 p.m. in Irvine
Auditorium. Admission $5, Penn students free with PennCard (one free ticket
per student).
THEATER
“STONES IN HIS POCKETS”:
See “Editor’s Pick.” 2 and 7:30
p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center.
Wednesday, Nov. 27
THEATER
“STONES IN HIS POCKETS”:
See “Editor’s Pick.” 7:30 p.m.
in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center.
Friday, Nov. 29
THEATER
“STONES IN HIS POCKETS”:
See “Editor’s Pick.” 8 p.m.
in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center.
Saturday, Nov. 30
THEATER
“STONES IN HIS POCKETS”:
See “Editor’s Pick.” 2 and 8
p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center.
Sunday, Dec. 1
THEATER
“STONES IN HIS POCKETS”:
See “Editor’s Pick.” 3 p.m.
in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center.
MUSIC
IRISH STEW: Broadside Electric
and Einstein’s Little Homunculus serve up electric and acoustic music
with a distinct Celtic flavor at tonight’s Cherry Tree concert. 7:30
p.m. at the St. Mary’s Church parish hall. Tickets $12 in advance,
$15 at the door.
Monday, Dec. 2
TALKS
CULTURE CLUB: The celebration
of 30 years of African-American studies at Penn continues with a panel
discussion on culture and art, including Penn faculty members Guy Ramsey,
Terry Adkins and Timothy Rommen. 5:30 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg
Center.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
TALKS
“THE FUTURE OF THE PAST”:
New York University’s Christopher Ratte, co-director of the excavations
at Aphrodisias, Turkey, looks at the relationship between archaeology,
public policy and tourism in modern Turkey. 6 p.m. in Rainey Auditorium
at the University of Pennsylvania Museum; reception follows. Admission
$10, members $8.
MUSIC
CANTATAS AND CONCERTOS: The
Penn Baroque and Recorder Chamber Ensembles and the Penn Madrigal Singers
perform two J.S. Bach cantatas, Vivaldi’s “Concerto for Four
Recorders” and more. Sponsored by the Department of Music. 8 p.m.
in Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St. Admission $5, Penn students
free with PennCard (one free ticket per student).
Wednesday, Dec. 4
TALKS
MICHAEL ONDAATJE: The author
of “The English Patient” delivers the annual Judith Berkowitz
Endowed Lecture in Women’s Studies. 4:30 p.m. in Room 110, Annenberg
School for Communication, 3620 Walnut St.; reception follows.
MAKING BOOK: New Press founder
and publisher André Schiffrin speaks on “The World of Publishing.”
5 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 200, College Hall, Locust Walk between 34th and
36th streets. Registration required: humanities@sas .upenn.edu or 215-573-8280/898-8220.
HOW NOW, MAD COW?: Helen Aceto
and Shelly Rankin of the Vet School bring you up to date on mad cow disease
in their lecture “Beef: What If It’s for Dinner?” 5:30
p.m. in Class of 1928 Lounge, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center.
CULTURE WAR VETERAN: Former
University President and National Endowment for the Humanities Chairman
Sheldon Hackney discusses his new book, “The Politics of Presidential
Appointment: A Memoir of the Culture War.” 7 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore.
SPORTS
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: Penn
vs. Villanova. 7 p.m. at the Palestra.
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