April 1, 2004
- Design
goes underground
Julia Moore Converse, director of Penn’s Architectural Archives, is the custodian of a treasure trove of drawings, models and plans that fill the nooks and crannies of the Fisher Fine Arts Library basement.
- Penn takes top billing at the Philly Film Festival
- True grit
- Time to think about health care
- Scholar reveals Freemasonry's radical roots
- Out and About: The West Philadelphia cycle
- Event Listings
- Editor's Pick: In bloom
- Film Festival picks around Penn
- Conference Call
- People's Choice: Good eats
EDITOR'S PICK
In bloom
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This month, the Morris Arboretum welcomes in spring with a flourish, with the month-long Japanese Cherry Blossom Celebration that encourages understanding of Japanese cultural, social and educational customs. The events include a visit on April 5 from Tokyo’s newly crowned Cherry Blossom Queen and a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony (above) on April 17, as well as classes for the kids and those interested in mastering the art of minimalist Japanese plant displays.
Check the calendar for details, or visit the Arboretum’s web site at www.morrisarboretum.org for the month’s complete list of events.
CHERRY BLOSSOMS: The Cherry Blossom Queen from Tokyo kicks off the
Japanese Cherry Blossom Celebration on April 5 at 10 a.m. at the Arboretum,
100 Northwestern Ave. Free with admission: adults $8, seniors/students
$6, Penn students/faculty/staff free. Info: 215-247-5777.
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