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Out to sea
The stage at World Café Live
heats up on Feb. 12 with a performance at 9 p.m. by the all-star
Undertow Orchestra. Members include (clockwise from top left)
Pedro the Lion frontman David Bazan, feisty songwriting legend
Vic Chesnutt, Centro-matic singer and songwriter Will Johnson
and Spin “Songwriter of the Year” Mark Eitzel. Tickets
are $19 in advance and $21 on the day of the show. For more information,
call 215-222-1400 or go to www.worldcafelive.com.
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Thursday, Feb. 9
WELLNESS
- GET FIT: Get started on the road to health and wellness
with the Department of Recreation’s PennFit programs. Today:
Team Building 101. Noon to 1 p.m. at Pottruck Center, 3701 Walnut St.
Registration/Info: 215-898-6100 or www.upenn.edu/recreation.
READINGS
- WORDSMITH: Celebrate the most recent issue of
the Canadian journal of writing and theory, “Open Letter,” focused
on the work of Penn writing professor and poet Kenneth Goldsmith.
6 to 9 p.m. at Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk. Info: 215-573-WRIT
or www.writing.upenn.edu/~wh/.
MUSIC
- THE “BHOYS” ARE BACK: The sextet Glengarry
Bhoys play modern Celtic music. 7:30 p.m. at World Café Live,
3025 Walnut St. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$21 to $24 in advance; $29 day of show.
VIDEO
- FROM THE VAULT: The Adam Monaco Band has opened for
the bands Blondie, The Alarm and the Bacon Brothers. They perform at
7:30 p.m. at World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St. Info: 215-222-1400
or www.worldcafelive.com. $11 in advance; $14 day of show.
Friday, Feb. 10
TALKS
- TRANSITION IN DEMOCRACY: Zdenek Tuma, governor of the Central Bank of the Czech Republic, and Ivan Sramko, governor of the National
Bank of Slovakia, discuss how the transitions from Communist to democratic governments affected the economies and financial infrastructure of those countries.
10 a.m. at Lauder-Fischer Hall, 256 S. 37th St. Registration/info: 215-898-9453 or www.interdependence.org.
- SCI-FI SOCIETY: The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society welcomes
speaker L. A. Banks, author of the Vampire Huntress Legend series.
9 p.m. at The Rotunda. Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org.
SPORTS
- WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Penn plays Dartmouth. 7 p.m. at the Palestra, 33rd St . below Walnut. Info: www.pennathletics.com.
MUSIC
- BRANDI LOYALTY: Rootsy singer Brandi Carlile performs at 7:30
p.m. at World Café Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$18 to $28 in advance; $20 to $30 day of show.
Saturday, Jan. 28
SPORTS
FOR THE KIDS
- PB&J: The Peanut Butter and Jams series continues
with Milkshake, who play original pop-rock songs influenced by The
Beatles. 11:30 a.m. at World Café Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or
www.worldcafelive.com. $10 adults; $7 children.
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Feeling anxious
In Roman Polanski’s
1965 film “Repulsion,” (above), Catherine Deneuve
is a young woman who descends into madness after being left alone
in her sister’s apartment. Join internationally acclaimed
scholar Renata Salecl, SUNY-Albany Professor Charles Shepherdson,
Lacanian analyist Patricia Gherovici, and Penn English Professor
Jean-Michel Rabaté as they explore issues of choice, anxiety
and more in the wide-ranging discussion, “Who Am I for
Myself? Anxiety & the Tyranny of Choice” on Feb. 16
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Slought Foundation. For more information,
call 215-222-9050 or go to: www.slought.org.
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MUSIC
- SCHOOL OF ROCK: Musicians from The Paul Green School of Rock Music back Adrian Belew, who will play Zappa, Bowie, King Crimson and his solo
material. 7 and 10 p.m. at World CafÈ Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $22 in advance; $25 day of show.
- PB&J: The Peanut Butter and Jams series continues with Makin’ Music
Rockin’ Rhythms, an award-winning group of talented teacher-performers.
11:30 a.m. at World Café Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$10 adults; $7 children.
- ALL JAZZED UP: TJazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater performs “J’ai
deux amours,” a Valentine’s concert. 8 p.m. at Zellerbach
Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. Tickets/info: 215-898-3900
or www.pennpresents.org. $22, $35, $42, $47.
Sunday, Feb. 12
SPECIAL EVENTS
- DARWIN DAY: See “Editor’s Pick.”
TALKS
- COLLECTING IN CHINA: Morris Arboretum Curator and
Director of Horticulture Anthony Aiello discusses, “The Five ‘W’s’ of
Plant Exploration—Collecting in Gansu Province, China.” 2
p.m. at Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave. Info: 215-247-5777
or www.morrisarboretum.org.
PERFORMANCE
- MIX IT UP: The Melange Theatre is a performer-centered
showcase of singers, musicians, comedians, dancers and more. 7 p.m.
at The Rotunda. Info: 215-573-3234 or www.foundationarts.org.
MUSIC
- FROM THE ASYLUM: The Asylum Street Spankers play
ragtime, country, old-style AM radio pop tunes, swing and country-blues.
8 p.m. at World Café Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$15 in advance; $18 day of show.
- STRONG UNDERTOW: The Undertow Orchestra features
an all-star lineup, including Vic Chesnutt, former American Music Club
frontman Mark Eitzel, Dave Bazan from Pedro the Lion and singer-songwriter
Will Johnson from Centro-matic. 9 p.m. at World Café Live. Info:
215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $19 in advance; $21 day of show.
Monday, Feb. 15
WELLNESS
- GET FIT: See Thursday, Feb. 9. Today: Responding
to Stress in the Workplace. Noon to 1 p.m. at Pottruck Center. Info:
215-898-6100 or www.upenn.edu/recreation.
READINGS
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AMERICAN CLASSIC: Pulitzer Prize-winning author
Richard Ford (“The Sportswriter,” “Independence
Day,” is the first of the 2005-6 Kelly Writers House Fellows
to give a reading from his work. 6:30 p.m. at Writers House. RSVP
required: whfellow@writing.upenn.edu. Info: 215-573-WRIT or www.writing.upenn.edu/~wh/.
Ford discusses his work on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
TALKS
- AMERICAN CLASSIC: See “Readings,” Monday,
Feb. 13. Today: Ford engages in a Q & A with Faculty Director Al
Filreis. 10 a.m. at Writers House. RSVP required: whfellow@writing.upenn.edu.
Info: 215-573-WRIT or www.writing.upenn.edu/~wh/.
TALKS
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LOVE STORY: Catch the touching story “Aaron
Loves Angela,” about a Puerto Rican girl who falls for a black
youth from the ghetto. 7 p.m. at International House, 3701 Chestnut
St. Info: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org. $7; $5 for members/students/seniors.
MUSIC
SPORTS
Wednesday, Feb. 15
TALKS
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QUITE A COLLECTION: Jennifer Wegner, research
scientist in Penn Museum’s Egyptian Section, gives the talk, “From
the Nile to the Schuylkill: The History of Penn Museum’s Egyptian
Collection.” 6 p.m. at Penn Museum. Reservations: 215-898-4890.
Info: www.museum.upenn.edu.
READINGS
- DIGITAL AGE: Poet and critic Loss ìPequenoî Glazer, who uses technology to present his writing, reads with Wharton lecturer, poet and former
high school English teacher Jim Carpenter. 5:30 p.m. at Kelly Writers House. Info: 215-573-WRIT or www.writing.upenn.edu/~wh/.
FILM
- RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE: Selections from the Human
Rights Watch International Film Festival showcase some of the heroic
stories of activists and survivors from around the world. Tonight: “Videoletters,” a
series of 20 short films from a dispersed population with hardly any
contact beyond the borders of their countries. 7 p.m. at I-House. Info:
215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org. $7; $5 for members/students/seniors.
Series continues through Sunday, Feb. 19.
MUSIC
- SCRATCH THE SURFACE: Lee ìScratchî Perry is a forefather of dub and reggae and has influenced Bob Marley, The Clash and the Beastie Boys. 7:30 p.m.
at World CafÈ Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $21 to $44 in advance; $26 to $46 day of show.
- IN RESIDENCE: Penn’s ensemble-in-residence,
Cassatt String Quartet, performs Dvorak’s Quartet No. 14 and
Mozart’s Viola Quintet in D Major, K. 593. 8 p.m. at Amado Recital
Hall, Irvine Auditorium, 34th and Spruce sts. Info: 215-898-6244 or
www.sas.upenn.edu/music.
Thursday, Feb. 16
TALKS
- BARE BONES: Ladawn Black discusses her book, “Stripped
Bare—The 12 Truths that will Help You Land the Very Best Black
Man.” 12:30 p.m. at Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St. Info: 215-898-7597
or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
- FROM MOTHER TO CHILD: Stephen Lagakos, director
of the Center for Biostatistics in AIDS Research at Harvard talks about “Challenges
and Methods for Assessing Mother to Child Transmission of HIV.” 1
to 2 p.m. in BRB II/III Auditorium, 421 Curie Blvd. Info: www.uphs.upenn.edu/aids.
- TOUGH CHOICES:Internationally acclaimed scholar Renata Saleci, SUNY-Albany English Professor Charles Sheperdson, Lacanian analyst Patricia
Gherovici and Penn Professor Jean-Michel RabatÈ discuss ìWho Am I For Myself? Anxiety & The Tyranny of Choice.î 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Slought Foundation, 4017 Walnut St.
Info: 215- 222-9050 or www.slought.org.
FILM
- RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE:See Wednesday, Feb. 15. Tonight: “Justice,” a
film about how and for whom the justice system works in Brazil. 7 p.m.
at I-House. Info: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org. $7; $5 for
members/students/seniors. Series continues through Sunday, Feb. 19.
MUSIC
- KRUNO SPISIC: This guitarist plays a new form of
gypsy jazz, fusing Eastern European folk with Django swing. 9 p.m.
at World Café Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$8.
Friday, Feb. 17
FILM
- RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE: See Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Tonight: “No More Tears Sister,” the story of Nirmala Thiranagam’s
return to Sri Lanka and thoughts about her activist sister’s
1989 murder. 7 p.m. at I-House. Info: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org.
$7; $5 for members/students/seniors. Series continues through Sunday,
Feb. 19.
SPORTS
MUSIC
- RUMINATIONS ON ...: Aaron Karo, Penn graduate and
bestselling author of “Ruminations on College Life” and “Ruminations
on Twentysomething Life,” returns to town to play music. 8 and
10:30 p.m. at World Café Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$19.
- STRONG DEFENSE: Seasoned musician Pat Sansone and
bassist John Stirratt,—an original member of alt-country bands
Uncle Tupelo and Wilco —play breezy tunes as The Autumn Defense.
9 p.m. at World Café Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$15.
Saturday, Feb. 18
FOR THE KIDS
- CULTURE CELEBRATION: Internationally regarded as “The
Godfather” of Irish music, Makem hits the stage armed with a
banjo, tin whistle, poetry and a baritone voice. 8 p.m. at Zellerbach
Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St. Tickets/info: 215-898-3900
or www.pennpresents.org. $19, $27, $33, $38.
SPECIAL EVENTS
- WINTER WARMER: Sample beers from 30 local breweries
at the third Beats, Brews & BBQ event, which features live music
and seminars for the beer aficionado. V.I.P. tasting begins at noon;
otherwise, 1 to 5 p.m. at World Café Live. Info: 215-222-1400
or www.worldcafelive.com. $45 for V.I.P. tasting; $25 in advance; $30
at door.
FILM
- RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE: See Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Tonight: “State of Fear,” about the human costs in a war
against terror. 7 p.m. at I-House. Info: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org.
$7; $5 for members/students/seniors. Series concludes Sunday, Feb.
19.
PERFORMANCE
- IN THE HOUSE: Sapphirecut—a.k.a. Philly-based physician Megan Taylor—plays global dance music, and Videohouselive showcases original film and
fine art from the area. 7 p.m. at World CafÈ Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
SPORTS
MUSIC
- IN THE WIND: The Penn Wind Ensemble performs Camphouse’s
A Movement for Rosa and Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy. 8 p.m.
at Irvine Auditorium. Info: 215-898-6244 or www.sas.upenn.edu/music.
$5; free with PennCard.
- GOOD FOLKS: Join Marti Jones and Amy Rigby for a
night of folk music. 8 p.m. at World Café Live. Info: 215-222-1400
or www.worldcafelive.com. $17 to $20 in advance; $24 day of show.
- CARL STONE: This pioneer of live computer music
has been hailed as “one of the best composers living (in the
USA) today” by the Village Voice. 8 to 10 p.m. at Slought. Info:
215-215- 222-9050 or www.slought.org. $10.
Sunday, Feb. 19
FOR THE KIDS
- TREEPEOPLE: Celebrate the Jewish New Year of Trees
at Tu B’Shevat Day, with crafts and entertainment for kids. 1
to 3 p.m. at Morris Arboretum. Info: 215-247-5777 or www.morrisarboretum.org.
FILM
- RIGHT TIME, RIGHT PLACE: ee Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Tonight: The series concludes with the Academy Award-nominated “Street
Fight,” about the race for mayor of Newark between 32-year-old
Rhodes Scholar Cory Booker and incumbent Sharpe James. 7 p.m. at I-House.
Info: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org. $7; $5 for members/students/seniors.
Monday, Feb. 20
TALKS
- IN HER OPINION: Gail Collins, editorial page editor for
The New York Times, holds a lunch and conversation. Noon at Kelly Writers
House. Info: 215-573-WRIT or www.writing.upenn.edu/~wh/.
- AFTER THE STORM: Penn Provost Ron Daniels and Professors
Don Kettl and Howard Kunreuther present the book, “On Risk and
Disaster: Lessons from Hurrican Katrina,” pubished by Penn Press.
7 to 8 p.m. at Penn Bookstore. Info: 215-898-7595 or www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
Tuesday, Feb. 21
WELLNESS
- GET FIT: See Thursday, Feb. 9. Today: Preventing
Heart Disease. Noon to 1 p.m. at Pottruck Center. Registration/Info:
215-898-6100 or www.upenn.edu/recreation.
MUSIC
- CHIC SHEIK: Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik tours
behind his latest release, “White Limousine.” 7:30 p.m.
at World Café Live. Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com.
$21 to $24 in advance; $29 day of show.
Wednesday, Feb. 22
TALKS
- KEEPING SCORE: Jeffrey S. Gurock of Yeshiva University
talks about “American Judaism’s Scorecard: Sports and American
Jewish Culture.” 5 p.m. in 2nd Floor Auditorium, Steinhardt Hall,
215 S. 39th St. Info: 215-898-6654.
- PICTURE THIS:Steve Tinney, director of the Pennsylvania Sumerian Dictionary Project, discusses ìWhen Speech Was Nails,î part of the Penn Humanities
Forum on Word and Image. 5 to 6:30 p.m., Raney Auditorium, Penn Museum. Registration/Info: 215-573-8280 or http://humanities.sas.upenn.edu.
FILM
- CINEMA TROPICAL:This occasional Latin American film series continues with ìEl Carro,î Luis Orjuelaís hilarious Columbian social farce. 7 p.m. at
I-House. Info: 215-387-5125 or www.ihousephilly.org. $7; $5 for members/students/seniors.
MUSIC
- HIGH STANDARDS: The New Standards perform songs
that span the 20th century. 7:30 p.m. at World Café Live. Info:
215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $13 to $15 in advance; $17 day
of show.
PERFORMANCE
- SPEAK UP: It’s poetry, prose and more at Speakeasy,
the open mic night at Kelly Writers House. 8 p.m. Info: 215-573-WRIT
or www.writing.upenn.edu/~wh/.
- PENN, LIVE: Penn students in Simply Chaos perform
standup comedy, The Penny Loafers sing pop and rock a capella and The
West Philly Swingers kick up their heels. 9 p.m. at World Café Live.
Info: 215-222-1400 or www.worldcafelive.com. $7 in advance; $9 day
of show.
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