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Brownie Speaks–Symposium and Concerts Celebrating the Musical Legacy of Clifford Brown
Jazz aficionados, musicians and educators will gather for a symposium and concert series celebrating and documenting the life, music and legacy of Clifford Brown, the influential jazz trumpeter who died in 1956 when he was just 25. The three-day event will feature performances by Terence Blanchard, Benny Golson, Lou Donaldson, Marcus Belgrave, the UArts Jazz Ensembles and many others. The Lars Halle Jazz Orchestra will premiere a new John Fedchock composition dedicated to Clifford Brown. “Brownie Speaks: A Video Documentary,” produced by UArts School of Music faculty member, composer, pianist and recording artist Don Glanden will premiere. Brown’s son, Clifford Brown Jr., will serve as the symposium’s master of ceremonies. Keynote presenters will include Nat Hentoff, Lewis Porter, Glanden, Alan Hood, Nick Catalano and others. For more information visit, http://www.uarts.edu/academics/cpa/mu/3584.html
Refer to symposium schedule for dates, times and locations:
http://www.uarts.edu/images/general/Music/Symposium_sched5.pdf
October 30 - November 1
NEWS AND EVENTS
Rick Kerber Tribute Ensemble: The Music of Clifford Brown
Don’t miss this chance to see UArts students shine. October 27, 7:00 p.m.
Levitt Auditorium in Gershman Hall, 401 S. Broad Street
On Friday, November 7, 2008, The Recording Academy® and MusiCares®, in conjunction with Concorde, Inc., are sponsoring a FREE FLU-SHOT CLINIC from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Recording Academy Philadelphia Chapter, 200 South Broad Street, Suite 410, Philadelphia, Pa. The shots are free to all individuals in the music industry in the Philadelphia region 18 years or older, as well as their spouses and children 18 years of age or older. No pre-registration is involved; individuals can simply show up during the designated time, fill out a short form and roll up their sleeves.
Schoolof Theater Arts—’Tis Pity She’s a Whore
A Jacobean tragedy about incestuous love between brother and sister. First published and performed in 1633, “’Tis Pity She’s a Whore” has been a frequent target of censors and critics, both for its provocative title and its gruesome plot. Set in Parma, Italy, amidst the upper and lower classes of society and ripe with lust, greed, murder, revenge and honor, “’Tis Pity She’s a Whore” is a scathing critique of culture and morality. Recommended for mature audiences. Director: David Howey.
Camille Paglia, the University Professor of Humanities and Media Studies, gave the keynote lecture for a conference celebrating the centenary of the birth of poet Theodore Roethke at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor on October 17. Her lecture, entitled "Dance of the Senses: Natural Vision and Psychotic Mysticism in Theodore Roethke", will be published in the next issue of the Michigan Quarterly Review.
“Life in Boxes” Opening and Lecture with Artist and Author Charles Burns
As part of Penn’s year-long celebration of comics, animation and graphic novels, the UArts community is invited to attend the opening of “Life in Boxes: Comic Art & Artifacts” and lecture by the award-winning Charles Burns. The exhibition reflects on the history and development of these various genres and includes original art, comic books, graphic novels, volumes of single panel cartoons, histories and criticism drawn from the collection of more than 5,000 books and over 20,000 comic books recently donated to the Penn Libraries. Featured are editorial cartoons; superheroes; underground comix; Terry and the Pirates, Peanuts, and Pogo, Donald Duck and Dirty Duck, Little Lulu, Little Orphan Annie and Little Annie Fanny, Superman and Super Goof. Burns is the author of the author of Black Hole, the serial graphic novel about the aftermath of a sexually transmitted disease which causes grotesque mutations in teenagers. For more information, visit www.library.upenn.edu/exhibits/lifeinboxes.html
Lecture: October 27, 5:30 p.m.
Opening: Immediately following lecture at Kamin Gallery
“The Gift” That Keeps on Giving
Last spring, as part of our presidential inauguration, all freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors were given "The Gift," a book by Lewis Hyde on giftedness, gift giving and cultural exchange. It was given as a way to acknowledge President Buffington's intellectual artistic agenda for the university. Join fellow students and faculty for a very informal "Gift" book discussion, a chance to talk about what "the gift" really means:
Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery in Anderson Hall.
.For more information, contact Anna Beresin, Associate Professor of Liberal Arts, ext. 6277.
CAD Careers in the Arts Series
Presentation No. 3 with faculty members Tony Guido from Industrial Design (11:40 a.m. – noon); Sharon Church from Metals (noon – 12:20 p.m.); and Karl Staven from Animation (12:20 to 12:40 p.m.).
October 29, 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Levitt Auditorium, Gershman Hall
“Nosferatu” with Live Organ Accompaniment
The silent horror classic about Dracula, “Nosferatu,” will be shown in vintage fashion with Desiree Hines accompanying the movie at the Organ-the way movies were shown before 1927. Proceeds from the event will benefit Traverse Arts Project for the New Philadelphia GLBT Artists Festival. For more information and how to purchase tickets, visit www.traversetheater.org/nosferatu.htm. Tickets move quickly for the early show and there may be no tickets at the door.
October 30, 8 p.m. and midnight
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, 2125 Chestnut Street
4th Annual Halloween Costume Party
Show off your jaw-dropping or maybe even prize winning costume!! Prizes will be awarded for the two best costumes. Treats and drinks provided.
October 31, noon – 1 p.m.
CBS Auditorium, Hamilton Hall
Crafts Faculty Member Featured on WHYY
Work by UArts Crafts faculty and alumna Heather Mae Erickson and her throwing class at the Clay Studio will be featured on the WHYY “Experience the Arts and Culture” segment on air and on-line through October 31. www.whyy.org/artsandculture/experience.html
Work by current MFA students Shawn Beeks and Paul Maraldo will be featured in “The Green Exhibition” where pieces are made of recycled and environmentally friendly materials and found objects.
Thru January 23
Philadelphia’s City Hall, second and fourth floors of City Hall, NE entrance
Alumna Production for Shakespeare Festival
Directed by alumna Megan Nicole O’Brien, “Reefer Madness” comes to Philadelphia for the Shakespeare Festival. A joint production between 11th Hour Theatre Company and Montgomery Theatre Company, the musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when good, wholesome kids fall prey to marijuana. Choreographed by alum Sammy Reyes and starring alumnae Laura Catlaw and Alex Keiper, and current musical theater senior Nicholas Park. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.11thhourtheatrecompany.org/
Philly Shakespeare Festival
2111 Sansom St, Philadelphia PA
Former UArts faculty member Tricia Treacy, in collaboration with Julianna Foster, is featured at the UD/ART Faculty Exhibition, Crane Arts. For more information, visit www.udel.edu/art or http://www.cranearts.com/.
Through November 30, Wed-Sun 12 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
UD at the Crane, 1400 N. American St., Northern Liberties (1st floor)
Lunchtime yoga series, sponsored by the Provost’s Office, is an all level class for students, faculty and staff.
October 29, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Grill–a–Pastor
The UArts Christian Fellowship is hosting “Grill–a–Pastor” night, at which attendees can ask questions about what upsets or confuses them about Christianity, faith and the Bible. All questions will be answered by a pastor of a local church. So come ready with some questions!
Let’s Do Dorney ParkStudent Development & Activities is sponsoring a trip to Dorney Park for its Halloween Haunt. Get spooked and hit some scary rides! Bring a $5 deposit to Student Development & Activities before October 30 to reserve your space. Your deposit will be returned if you go on the trip. Tickets are limited. Contact Student Development & Activities at 215/717-6615 or visit http://haunt.dorneypark.com/ for more info.
Bus departs from Hamilton Hall October 31 at 5:30 p.m. and returns to campus at midnight
The 32nd annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show
The Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show is presented annually by the Museum's Women's Committee and Craft Show Committee for the benefit of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Funds raised are used to purchase works of art and craft for the permanent collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, to fund conservation and publication projects, and to support exhibitions and education programs. Discount tickets are now available through the UArts Crafts Department for $8.00 each (regular price $15.00) Tickets are good any day, any time. Please see Tracy Farquhar (215-717-6100) in the Crafts Office, 5th Floor, Anderson Hall Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
November 13 – 16, 2008
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia
ON DISPLAY: A collective show
Works by Dan Schank and his students from the 2008 Pre-College Summer Institute Collage class. Also featuring student work selected for the Continuing Studies permanent collection from digital photography classes in Continuing Education and Pre-College Programs.
November 7, 2008 5 pm - 7 pm
9th Floor Showcase, Terra Hall
ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
President Buffington Chats with Staff Council
Save the Date! November 11, 2008 President Buffington will join the monthly Staff Council meeting for an hour of open discussion. All staff are invited to participate. This is your opportunity to raise questions about the things that impact your work here at UArts. Staff Council meets from 11:30 - 1:00 in the 3rd floor lobby of the Gershman Y.
Take a Survey for a Shot at $100 American Express gift card
Students are encouraged to participate in a survey that aims to better understand peoples’ views, opinions and preferences about the Theater community. As a token of appreciation, those who complete the survey on time will be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a $100 American Express gift card. The survey should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete, and needs to be completed by no later than October 24, 2008. Your responses will be kept confidential and will be combined with other respondents’ for aggregate analysis. Information will be solely for this survey and will not be sold or used for any other purpose. To access the survey, click on the link below or copy and paste the website URL into the location bar of your browser:
www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ngpQlta2n3McCGv44xqMDw
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Student Development & Activities Logo Contest
UArts Student Development and Activities has issued a challenge to students – create a logo that will become the operation’s permanent brand and be used on all advertisements and communications inside and outside of the University. The winner will receive $300, bragging rights and a great resume builder to boot. To participate, please submit a CD version and a hard copy of your logo creation. All entries must be received at 313 Gershman Hall no later than December 5, 2008, at noon. Questions can be directed to Steve Scaduto, Director of Student Development & Activities, at 215/717-6615.
Philagrafika Call for Volunteers
Philagrafika, a regional consortium of cultural organizations and individuals committed to the planning and realization of Philagrafika 2010, an international festival of contemporary art, is planning its 8th annual Invitational Portfolio Release Party for Wednesday, November 5 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Hamilton Hall. The organization is looking for a handful of star volunteers to help out at the event, which will host up to 250 friends and colleagues of Philagrafika and Philadelphia arts community. This great networking opportunity will feature six recently published 2008 Invitational Portfolio prints alongside the 48 prints from previous years. Volunteers may be asked to assist in the following ways: set up and event breakdown; assist with print packing table and sales table; food/beverage maintenance; assist with the raffle; assist with the sponsorship tables. If you are interested, contact rmott@philagrafika.org.
November 5th 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hamilton Hall
Want to be a part of one of the hottest dance teams in the Arena Football League for the 2009 season? Come out to Soulmate open tryouts! All dancers must be 18 years or older and a high school graduate as of Sunday, November 23, 2008. There is no pre-registration, but by paying for both the workshop ($20) and open tryout ($25) at the same time, the fee is reduced to $40. For full details, visit www.philadelphiasoul.com/soulmates/auditions/
Workshop: November 1, Ramada Inn (76 Industrial Highway, Essington, Pa.)
Open Tryout: November 23, Airport Hilton (4509 Island Ave., Philadelphia)
Volunteers Needed to Visit Isolated Elderly for ThanksgivingNot going home for Thanksgiving, but want to make a positive difference in the Philadelphia Community? Register to participate in Little Brothers, Friends of the Elderly’s annual Thanksgiving. If you’re interested, please stop by Student Development & Activities before 5 p.m. on November 12. For more information contact Steve Scaduto (215/717-6615, sscaduto@uarts.edu) or Dawn Reid (215/717-6125, dreid@uarts.edu).
BuschGardens Williamsburg Open Auditions at UArts
Busch Gardens is looking for singers, dancers, stilt-walkers, mimes, jugglers, comedy magicians, character actors with talent in Irish, British, Scottish, French and Italian dialects, instrumentalists who play percussion (snare, bass and set only), brass instruments, woodwinds (including reed doublers: sax, clarinet and flute), keyboards, violin, acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, accordion and any traditional Irish instrument. They are also seeking technicians and stage managers. Auditions are limited to 90 seconds. Dance auditions will be conducted first, followed by other performing talents. Callbacks will be awarded at each audition site; however instrumentalists will not receive a callback. The process may last as long as six hours. There will be no a cappella vocal auditions unless you are auditioning as a vocal trio/quartet. Applicants must be at least 15 to audition and 16 to begin work; proof of age is required. Applicants under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian with them; signed consent form is required. Non-U.S. applicants must have a working visa. Drug testing, work history and driving record background checks are required prior to employment. For more information visit www.talentsearchbgw.com or call the audition hotline at 800.253.3302. This event is sponsored by the UArts Career Services Office (215.717.6075 or careerservices@uarts.edu
Dancers should arrive at 11:00 a.m.
All other talents 1:30 - 6:30p.m.
Tech/SM Interviews 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Dance Studio 309-A, B & C, 309 S. Broad Street
IN THE GALLERIES
Salvatore Meo
The first American retrospective of Philadelphia-born Salvatore Meo, who lived in Rome from 1950 – 2000 and was an influence on Arte Povera. Meo’s poetic mixed media constructions explored themes of abandonment, decay and destruction. Funded by a grant from the Judith Rothschild Foundation. For more information, visit http://www.uarts.edu/newsevent/4240.html or call 215/717-6480
October 15 – November 26
Mon-Fri 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Weds 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Hamilton Hall, Solmssen Court 320 South Broad Street
Exhibitions—MFA Book Arts Printmaking Works in Progress
Reception:Friday, October 31, 5:30 – 8 p.m. Exhibit: October 20 – November 9
Hamilton Hall, Hamilton and Arronson Galleries 320 South Broad Street
Exhibitions—Collaboration Project Jeanne Jaffe/Slavko Milekic
For more information, call 215/717-6120
October 23 – October 31
Anderson Hall, Gallery 817 (Fine Arts) 333 South Broad Street
Solmssen Court (Hamilton Hall)
Foundation Department Annual Student Exhibition
Acrylic paintings by Philip Bartel
Mixed media sculpture by Nick Poyner
Exhibitions—Tête-à-Tête: Intimate Portraits of Two Adolescent Sons Martine Fourgeron
For more information, please call 215/717-6300
October 31 – December 12
Terra Hall, Sol Mednick Gallery 211 South Broad Street 15th floor
Exhibitions—Best of Show Winners of the 2008 Photo Review International
Photography Competition
For more information, please call 215/717-6300
October 31 – December 12
Terra Hall, Gallery 1401 (Photography) 211 South Broad Street, 14th Floor
