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Culture celebration
Curious about Japanese culture? Donít miss Penn Museumís ìWorld Culture Family Day: Celebrate Japan!î from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 24. Kids and adults can
watch taiko drumming, learn about animÈ cartoons and classic films, or try their hand at origami. Fumiyo Batta will sing traditional Japanese language songs and Masayo Ishigure
(above) will perform on the koto, a traditional 13-string wooden instrument. For more information, call 215-898-4890 or
go to www.museum.upenn.edu.
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Thursday, Sept. 8
PERFORMANCE
- HUMAN RIGHTS: The University of the Poor
uses theater, print, paint, video and more in “What Are Human
Rights?” a Philly Fringe production held in conjunction with
the movement to end poverty as led by poor people. Viewing hours run
from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Additional viewing hours on Sept. 10 from 5
to 7 p.m. and Sept. 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. Closing performance on Sept.
25 from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St. Info: 215-573-3234
or www.foundationarts.org.
- POND LIFE: Local leaders of the space rock movement
Bardo Pond perform with Canadian conceptual artist Rodney Graham, whose
show of photos, video installations and printed matter opens Friday,
Sept. 9 at the ICA. Concert at 7:30 p.m. at World Café Live,
3025 Walnut St. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $10; $8
ICA members/students.
Friday, Sept. 9
TALKS
- IT ADDS UP: Distinguished Abel Prize-winning
mathematician Peter D. Lax, from NYU’s Courant Institute of Math
Science, talks about “Oscillations and Overshoot in the Numerical
Solution of Partial Differential Equations”—the first in
a series of colloquium lectures on Applied Mathematics and Computational
Science. 2 p.m. in Room A8, David Rittenhouse Laboratory, 209 S. 33rd
St. Reception in Room 4C8 follows. Info: 215-898-8476 or www.math.upenn.edu.
EXHIBITS
- LITTLE THOUGHTS: See “Pond Life,” Sept.
8. Tonight: An ICA member walkthrough at 5 p.m. of the new exhibit, “Rodney
Graham: A Little Thought.” An opening reception that is free
and open to the public runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Institute of Contemporary
Art, 118 S. 36th St. Info: 215-898-7108 or www.icaphila.org.
EXHIBITS
- HOT TUNES: Friday Night Jazz @ The Firehouse Farmers’ Market
continues with preeminent tenor saxophonist Bootsie Barnes and Friends.
6 to 8 p.m. at 50th and Baltimore sts. Info: www.ucityphila.org. Series
continues through Sept. 23.
- CHRISTINE HAVRILLA: A finalist for City Paperís 2002 Best Folk Artist/Group Award performs at 7:30 p.m. at World CafÈ Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $15.
- EVERYDAY PEOPLE: he Punk Rock Social features hard-edged performances
from Trouble Everyday, The Novenas, Cordalene and Pattern is Movement.
11 p.m. at World Café Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$10.
THEATER
- FOUR PLAY: In this Philly Fringe production, William
Burrison leads the Spruce Hill Community Theater through “Four,” an
hour-long performance of four of Samuel Beckett’s less abstract
short works, including “Eh, Joe” and “First Love.” 6:30
and 8:15 p.m. at The Rotunda. Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org.
$10.
Saturday, Sept. 10
EXHIBITS
- GOING GREEN: The exhibit, “Plants for All Reasons” features
flower and landscape painting from Phoebe Smith’s studio class.
Opens at 10 a.m. at Morris Arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave. Info: 215-247-5777
or www.morrisarboretum.com. Runs through Feb. 19, 2006.
- THREE FOR ONE: A trio of new exhibitions opens,
including work by British visual artist Maria Chevska; innovative comic
art from Charles Burns, Marc Bell and others; and “Paper Architecture/Architecture
de Papier” by Marjorie Welish and Olivier Gourvil at Slought
Foundation, 4017 Walnut St. Info: 215-222-9050 or www.slought.org.
Exhibits run through Oct. 22.
FOR THE KIDS
- PBJ: The Peanut Butter and Jams series continues
with thoughtful folk artist John Flynn. 11:30 a.m. at World Café Live.
Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $11.
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Thoughtful man
The Institute of Contemporary Art kicks off the fall season with ìRodney Graham: A Little Thought,î the first major survey of the artistís work to travel
around North America. The exhibit, which opens to members on Sept. 9 and to the public on Sept. 10, features the artistís film and video installations (including ìVexation
Island,î above, where the artist filmed himself on an island in the Caribbean) as well as some of his outdoor projections, printed matter and audio works. For more on
this comprehensive exhibit, visit the ICAís web site at www.icaphila.org or call 215-898-5911.
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SPORTS
TALKS
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WOW YOUR WIFE: Penn Grad Craig Boreth C’91
chats about his book, “How to Iron Your Own Damn Shirt: The
Perfect Husband Handbook Featuring Over 50 Foolproof Ways to Win,
Woo and Wow Your Wife” (Three Rivers, 2005). 1 p.m. at the
Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St. Info: 215-898-7595 or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
FILM
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DEAR DIARY: Local director Filmon Mebrahtu presents ìCircle Diaries,î his 2002 documentary of three Sudanese teenagers trying to find their place in America.
7 p.m. at International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Tickets: $7; $5 members/students/seniors. Info: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org.
MUSIC
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SPIN ZONE: The Spin Doctors, a jam-oriented, blues-influenced band from the early ë90s, tour in support of their new album, ìNice Talking to Me.î 7:30 p.m. at World
CafÈ Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. Tickets: $16 to $40.
Sunday, Sept. 11
SPORTS
MUSIC
Monday, Sept. 12
FILM
- 'ROSEBUD': Here’s your chance to see a 35mm
print of a film classic—Orson Wells’ 1941 masterpiece, “Citizen
Kane,” presented by Penn’s Cinema Studies program. A discussion
on “Distribution, Promotion and Exhibition” follows the
film. 6 p.m. at I-House. Tickets: $7; $5 members/students/seniors.
Info: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org.
MUSIC
- FEISTY: The Canadian musician Feist (Leslie Feist)
joined Broken Social Scene during the recording of their sophomore
smash, ìYou Forgot it in People,î and released her own work, ìLet It
Die,î last year. She performs at 7:30 p.m. at World CafÈ Live. Info:
215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. Tickets: $28 to $35.
Tuesday, Sept. 13
TALKS
- COFFEE'S ON Jim Donald, president, CEO and director
of Starbucks, gives a Wharton Leadership Lecture. 5 p.m. at Huntsman
Hall, 3730 Walnut St. Info: www.wharton.upenn.edu.
THEATER
- BRUCE PURCHASE: The film, television and theater
actor—who was a founder/actor of the National Theatre of Great
Britain—performs “Johnson is Leaving,” a melodrama
by John Wain. 6 p.m. at Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk. Info:
215-573-WRIT or www.writing.upenn.edu/~wh/.
- ICONOGRAPHY: The Intrepid Theatre Company performs Jerry Pernaís ìSeven Men From Now,î a serio-comic musical about the subversive effect of ë60s male pop
icons on one manís psyche. 7:30 p.m. at The Rotunda. Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org. Tickets: www.livearts-fringe.org. $15; $10 students/seniors. Additional performance
Wednesday, Sept. 14.
MUSIC
- PASSIONATE POET: Tania Alexander performs songs
that are edgy and playful, reflective and bold. 9 p.m. at World Café Live.
Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $10.
Wednesday, Sept. 14
TALKS
- GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The SAS 60-Second Lecture Series
returns, as Professor of Sociology Tukufu Zuberi delivers the short
talk, “Divided and Dangerous.” Treats and music from the
band the Nooney Tunes follow. Noon sharp at 37th and Locust sts., Stiteler
Plaza.
- BUILDING HISTORY: Learn about the history of the
Penn Museum building, which boasts Tiffany mosaics and an Italianate
Garden. The talk, “More than Bricks and Mortar: Penn Museum’s
Astounding Architectural History,” features Senior Research Scientist
in the Mediterranean Section Ann Brownlee, Bryn Mawr Senior Lecturer
Jeffrey A. Cohen and Atkin Olshin Lawson-Bell Architects Associate
Shawn Evans. 5:30 p.m. at Penn Museum, 3260 South St. Info: 215-898-4000
or www.museum.upenn.edu. $10; $5 members.
SPORTS
- WOMEN'S FIELD HOCKEY: Penn battles Lafayette. 7
p.m. at Franklin Field. Info: www.pennathletics.com.
THEATER
- ICONOGRAPHY: See Tuesday, Sept. 13. 7:30 p.m. at The Rotunda. Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org. Tickets: www.livearts-fringe.org.
$15; $10 students/seniors.
MUSIC
- SIX-STRING STYLE: The Philly Roots Festival features
The Dukes of Destiny, Zydeco A Go-Go and The Randy Lippincott Blues
Band. 8 p.m. at World Café Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com
Thursday, Sept. 15
TALKS
- GOOD CREDIT: CEO of Citigroup Chuck Prince delivers a Wharton Leadership Lecture. 5 p.m. at Huntsman Hall. Info: www.wharton.upenn.edu.
MUSIC
- SWIFT SHOW: Ember Swift layers her jazz vocals and acoustic guitar with electric violin, bass, percussion and vocal harmonies. 8 p.m. at World CafÈ Live.
Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. Tickets: $17 to $19.
Friday, Sept. 16
MUSIC
FILM
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TWO FROM CRONENBERG: Exhumed Films presents “Long
Live the Flesh” with two by filmmaker David Cronenberg: 1977’s “Rabid,” about
a woman who receives an experimental skin graft with disastrous results
and “The Brood,” his 1979 film about a woman who receives
radical psychological therapy to bring her repressed anxieties to
the surface. 7 p.m. at I-House. $12. Info: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org.
THEATER
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PASSION PLAY: Greek actress Lili Bita stars in “Priestess
of Eros,” a one-woman Philly Fringe show (recommended for adults
only), where she performs some of the world’s greatest love
poetry from ancient times to the present. 8 p.m. at The Rotunda.
Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org. Tickets: www.livearts-fringe.org.
$10. Additional performance on Saturday, Sept. 17.
Saturday, Sept. 17
FOR THE KIDS
- PBJ: The Peanut Butter and Jams series continues
with kid-friendly rockers The Dirty Sock Funtime Band. 11:30 a.m. at
World Café Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$6.
SPORTS
- WOMEN'S FIELD HOCKEY: Penn takes on Cornell in an Ivy League match-up. 11:30 a.m. at Franklin Field. Info: www.pennathletics.com.
MUSIC
- TRISHA O'KEEFE: This singer-songwriter doesnít go for the glitz of heavy production, instead letting her acoustic guitar and vocals take center stage.
8 p.m. at World CafÈ Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $5 in advance; $6 day of show.
THEATER
- PASSION PLAY:See
Friday, Sept. 16. Tonight: 8 p.m. at The Rotunda. Info: 215-573-3234
or www.foundationarts.org. Tickets: www.livearts-fringe.org. $10.
Sunday, Sept. 18
SPORTS
Monday, Sept. 19
TALKS
- ROOTS OF JUDAISM: Jewish eco-spiritualist Ellen
Bernstein talks about her latest book, “The Splendor of Creation” (Pilgrim,
2005), which tells the Biblical story of the seven days of creation
from an environmentalist perspective. 4 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore.
Info: 215-898-7595 or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
- LAWRENCE C. ROSS: he author talks about his 2000
book on African-American Greek life, “The Divine Nine: The History
of African-American Fraternities and Sororities in America” (Kensington)
and his new novel about living single in L.A., “Friends With
Benefits” (Dafina, 2005). 7 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore. Info:
215-898-7595 or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
Tuesday, Sept. 20
MUSIC
- PHILLY POET: Eloquent songwriter Josh Komorowski
performs every third Thursday at World Café Live. 8 p.m. Info:
215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
Wednesday, Sept. 21
TALKS
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GONE IN 60 SECONDS: The SAS 60-Second Lecture Series
continues, as English Professor Wendy Steiner talks about “Beauty.” Treats
and music from the band the Nooney Tunes follow. Noon sharp at 37th
and Locust sts., Stiteler Plaza.
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WARNER GREENE: The professor of medicine at
the University of California, San Francisco, talks about “The
Highs and Lows of APOBEC3G: Implications for Antiviral Function,” sponsored
by the Center for AIDS Research and the Department of Microbiology.
Noon to 1 p.m. in the Austrian Auditorium, Clinical Research Building,
415 Curie Blvd. Info: www.uphs.upenn.edu/aids.
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DIVINE LAW: Penn Law grad Marci Hamilton
L’88—a constitutional law expert—discusses her
book, “God vs. the Gavel: Religion and the Rule of Law” (Cambridge,
2005), a sharp critique of efforts to exempt religious organizations
from many laws that secular organizations must abide by. 3:30 p.m.
at the Penn Bookstore. Info: 215-898-7595 or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
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DAZZLING DEBUT: Celebrated writer Veronica Chambers
presents her first novel, “Miss Black America” (Harlem
Moon, 2005), the story of a young girl in Brooklyn who is raised
by her magician father. 7 p.m. at the Penn Bookstore. Info: 215-898-7595
or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
SPORTS
MUSIC
- WHAT IS JAZZ?: Celebrate the wide range of todayís jazz, with performances from pianist Uri Cane, 27-year-old Blue Note recording artist Jason Moran, DJ Logic
and more. 7:30 p.m. at World CafÈ Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. Tickets: $21 to $37.
PERFORMANCE
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SPEAK OUT: Speakeasy, the biweekly open mic night, features poetry, prose and more. Come to listen or to perform. 8 p.m. at Kelly Writers House.
Info: 215-573-WRIT or www.writing.upenn.edu/~wh/.
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