Sept. 4, 2003

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PERFORMANCES | LECTURES | EVENTS

Sept. 4-17

Elegant constructions For artist Julie Zigler, cut paper art was not just a phase she passed through in grade school. Her striking pictures of plants and nature, on display in “The Garden in Cut Art,” at the Morris Arboretum starting Sept. 6, draw on ancient Asian and European traditions. See Saturday, Sept. 6.

Thursday, Sept. 4

TALKS

THE OBSERVER: University of Delaware historian Stuart Semmel’s talk “Mass Observation and the Solo Artist” looks at the British anthropological project that served as the inspiration for Gillian Wearing’s art (see “Exhibits” below). 4 p.m. at the Penn Humanities Forum, 3619 Locust Walk. Registration/info: humanities.sas.upenn.edu.

EXHIBITS

FOUR ORIGINALS, 40 YEARS: See “Editor’s Pick” below. Opening reception: 6 to 8 p.m. at the ICA, 118 S. 36th St.; walk-throughs at 5 p.m. precede reception. Free. Exhibit continues through Dec. 14.

Friday, Sept. 5

EXHIBITS

EARTHLY DELIGHTS: “Nature’s Unseen Narrative” features paintings and drawings by Julie Cardillo (GFA’02). Opening reception: 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Burrison Art Gallery, Faculty Club, 3611 Walnut St. Exhibit continues through Oct. 25.

Saturday, Sept. 6

EXHIBITS

CUT FLOWERS: “The Garden in Cut Art” features works by local artist Julie Ziegler, whose technique incorporates both Eastern and Western traditions. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Morris Arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave., Chestnut Hill. Admission $8, students/seniors $6, children 3 to 12 $3, children under 3/Arboretum members/PennCard holders free. Exhibit continues through Jan. 5.

SPORTS

FIELD HOCKEY: Penn vs. Delaware. 1 p.m. at Franklin Field, 33rd and Spruce streets.

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Penn vs. Lafayette. 1 p.m. at Rhodes Field, University Ave. at the Schuylkill River.

MUSIC

NYANKOL MATHIANG: Southern Sudan’s premier musical artist combines traditional Dinka styles with modern beats in a manner accessible to anyone who likes East African music. 3 p.m. in Houston Hall Auditorium, 3417 Spruce St. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Info: www.reelvoices.org/events or 215-701-8770.

State of nature Artist Julie Cardillo (GFA’02) offers “Earthly Delights” (above) and more in her exhibit “Nature’s Unseen Narrative,” opening today at the Burrison Art Gallery. See Thursday, Sept. 4.

Tuesday, Sept. 9

SPORTS

WOMEN’S SOCCER: Penn vs. Seton Hall. 5 p.m. at Rhodes Field.

TALKS

AMERICAN ICON: Aspen Institute CEO Walter Isaacson discusses his bestselling biography “Benjamin Franklin: An American Life” with Professor of History Bruce Kuklick. 5 to 6 p.m. in Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St.

Wednesday, Sept. 10

TALKS

60-SECOND LECTURES: Blink and you’ll miss the summer intellectual hit, being offered during the academic year for the first time. This week: Women’s Studies Program Co-Director Demie Kurz speaking on “How Women’s Studies Can Save Your Life.” Noon sharp at Wynn Commons, behind Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St. (rain location: Houston Hall reading room); music by the Nooney Tunes and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream follow talk. Also see Wednesday, Sept. 17.

PERFORMANCE

JUST SAY IT: The Kelly Writers House—and the microphone—are open for business again with the first regular “Speakeasy” open-mike performance night. 8 p.m. at the Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk. Info for all Writers House events: dept.english.upenn.edu/~wh or 215-573-WRIT.

Friday, Sept. 12

SPORTS

MEN’S SOCCER: Penn meets Lehigh in the first game of the Penn Soccer Classic. 2:30 p.m. at Rhodes Field.Saturday, Sept. 13

SPORTS

SPRINT FOOTBALL: The annual Alumni Game. Noon at B Field, University Ave. and the Schuylkill River.

EXHIBITS

UNINSTALLATION: “Unconventional Three-Dimensional” features recent work by New York artists Michael Gitlin and Michael Zansky, whose sculptures avoid neat categorization as objects or installations. Opening reception: 6:30 p.m. at Slought Foundation, 4017 Walnut St. Exhibit continues through Nov. 13.

MUSIC

IN SEQUENCERS: Scottish spacemusic duo Under the Dome launch this year’s season of Gatherings electronica concerts with their blend of synthesizers, sequencers and guitar work. 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 3916 Locust Walk. Admission $20, students with ID $10. Info: www.thegatherings.org or 610-734-1009.

Eye of the beholder “Viewpoints,” at the Arthur Ross Gallery through Oct. 5, showcases new trends in photography as reflected in the work of School of Design faculty, including Lecturer in Photography Wyatt Gallery, whose “Hindu Temple in the Sea” is shown here. The gallery is located at 220 S. 34th St. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission free.

Sunday, Sept. 14

SPECIAL EVENTS

PRAY FOR PEACE: A special evening prayer service for peace commemorates 9/11 with readings and music featuring the St. Cecelia Chamber Chorus. 9 p.m. at the Philadelphia Cathedral, 38th and Chestnut streets.

SPORTS

MEN’S SOCCER: Penn meets Villanova to wrap up the Penn Soccer Classic. 2:30 p.m. at Rhodes Field.

Wednesday, Sept. 17

TALKS

60-SECOND LECTURES: See Wednesday, Sept. 10. Today: Assistant Professor of Sociology David Grazian (see “Research”) explains “The Difference Between Blues and Jazz.”

READINGS

FOUND IN TRANSLATION: Caroline Crumpacker hosts an evening of new translations by poet-translators Eugene Ostashevsky, Lisa Lubasch and Craig Dworkin. 6:30 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.

HOW TO WORK IT: Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Karen E. Quiñones Miller reads from her new novel, “Using What You’ve Got.” 7 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St.

FILM

TALE OF A MAN: The Wistar Institute’s “Biology in the Movies” series debuts with the classic “Frankenstein” (1931), starring Boris Karloff. 7 p.m. in Grossman Auditorium, Wistar Institute, 36th and Spruce streets. Info: 215-898-3700.

SILK ROAD, SILVER SCREEN: Film @ International House’s first series of the year focuses on the former Soviet Central Asian countries that lie along the fabled Silk Road. Tonight: two films by Kyrgyzstan’s Marat Sarulu, “My Brother Silk Road” (2001) and “Fly-Up” (2002). 8 p.m. at International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Tickets $6, students/seniors/International House members $5. Info: www.ihousephilly.org or 215-387-5125.

SPORTS

FIELD HOCKEY: Penn vs. Lafayette. 7 p.m. at Franklin Field.

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