The Penn Current / January 15, 2004 / What's On

January 15, 2004

Special report: A look at campus legends, lore and traditions
From Hey Day to Ivy Stones, campus buildings to urban legends, we look at the traditions, legends and history of Penn.

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What's On

PERFORMANCES | LECTURES | EVENTS

Jan. 15-28

Chestnut Hill Modernism
Chestnut Hill as the center of a revolution? Sounds implausible, but in the 1950s and 1960s, Philadelphia’s toniest neighborhood was a hotbed of architectural experiment, culminating in what some have called “the most significant house of the second half of the 20th century”—the house Robert Venturi built for his mother in 1964 (above). “Only Controversial and Not Detrimental,” on display at the Architectural Archives, 220 S. 34th St., through May, celebrates modern design in Chestnut Hill with works by some of the region’s and the world’s best-known architects. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, by appointment weekends.

Photo byRollin LaFrance, 1964; courtesy Venturi, Scott Brown & Associates

Thursday, Jan. 15

FILM

SHADES OF DELON: Film @ International House’s tribute to French actor Alain Delon (“Editor’s Pick,” Current, Dec. 11) continues. Tonight: “Any Number Can Win.” 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.

MUSIC

BANG ON THE VIOLIN: The Slought Foundation’s tribute to John Coltrane (“Editor’s Pick,” Current, Nov. 13) continues with a concert by violinist Billy Bang, bassist Joe Fonda and drummer Barry Altschul. 8 p.m. at the Slought Foundation, 4017 Walnut St. Tickets $12. Tickets/info for all Slought events: slought.org or 215-222-9050.

Friday, Jan. 16

TALKS

CHECKUP ON THE UNINSURED: John Ayanian of Harvard Medical School speaks on “Health Consequences of Uninsurance: Research Findings and Policy Implications.” Noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Colonial Penn Center auditorium, 3641 Locust Walk.

FILM

SHADES OF DELON: See Thursday, Jan. 15. Tonight: “The Eclipse.” 8 p.m. at International House.

Saturday, Jan. 17

FILM

SHADES OF DELON: See Thursday, Jan. 15. Today: “Purple Noon” at 1 p.m. and “Rocco and His Brothers” at 8 p.m. at International House.

MUSIC

GO WITH FLOW: The Slought Foundation’s tribute to John Coltrane (“Editor’s Pick,” Current, Nov. 13) continues with drummer/poet William Hooker’s duo FLOW. 8 p.m. at the Slought Foundation. Tickets $12.

Sunday, Jan. 18

FILM

SHADES OF DELON: See Thursday, Jan. 15. Tonight: “Mr. Klein.” 7 p.m. at International House.

Tuesday, Jan. 20

SPORTS

WOMEN’S BASKTEBALL: Penn vs. Lafayette. 7 p.m. at the Palestra, 33rd St. below Walnut.

Wednesday, Jan. 21

TALKS

THE COLLABORATION: The Poet and Painter Series presents Artist Susan Bee and poet/essayist/Professor of English Charles Bernstein. 4:30 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.

SPORTS

MEN’S BASKTEBALL: Penn vs. Temple. 8 p.m. at the Palestra. Tickets/info: www.pennathletics.com or 215-898-6151.

Thursday, Jan. 22

TALKS

PUTTING DOWN GUNS: Robert Reed of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania speaks on “Project Safe Neighborhoods: Federal, State and Local Partnerships to Reduce Firearm Violence.” 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Golkin Room, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.

Friday, Jan. 23

TALKS

SPENDING OURSELVES SICK?: Elliot Fisher of Dartmouth Medical School speaks on “Spending and Quality: Is More Really Worse? Why Might This Be?” Noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Colonial Penn Center auditorium.

EXHIBITS

BLOOM BRITANNIA: The annual “Artifacts in Bloom” exhibit at the University of Pennsylvania Museum features more than 40 arrangements displayed among the Museum’s artifacts, including works by Isabel Wilton and Howard Franklin, two of Britain’s leading floral designers. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum, 3260 South St. Admission $8, students/seniors $5, children under 6/Museum members/PennCard holders/all visitors Sundays free. Exhibit continues through Jan. 25.

FOUR AT ICA: See “Editor’s Pick.” Opening reception: 6 to 8 p.m. at the Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St.; exhibition walkthroughs at 5 p.m. precede reception. Free.

Saturday, Jan. 24

SPORTS

MEN’S SQUASH: Penn vs. Trinity College. At Ringe Squash Courts, 33rd St. between Hutchinson Gym and Franklin Field; time to be announced.

SWIMMING: Penn vs. Yale and Dartmouth. 1 p.m. at Sheerr Pool, Pottruck Fitness Center, 37th and Walnut streets.

Monday, Jan. 26

PERFORMANCE

LIVE AT THE WRITERS HOUSE: It’s a new year for the WXPN performing-arts showcase. 8 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.

Tuesday, Jan. 27

READINGS

SLAMMIN’ THAT VERSE: Philomel, the Philomathean Society’s literary magazine, sponsors a poetry slam open to all comers. 8 p.m. at the Kelly Writers House.

Wednesday, Jan. 28

SPORTS

SQUASH: Penn vs. Princeton. 6 p.m. at Ringe Squash Courts.

SWIMMING: Penn vs. Rider. 6 p.m. at Sheerr Pool, Pottruck Fitness Center.

PERFORMANCE

OPEN-MIKE NIGHT: Words, music, whatever—it’s all fair game at the Kelly Writers House’s “Speakeasy” performance night. 8 p.m. at the Writers House.

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