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Many Voices, Many Visions

Arrest of demonstrator in busy street

The Arthur Ross Gallery presents this exhibition of historical and contemporary images that reflect on issues of humanity, the environment, governance, justice, resilience, and social change. Forty-three works will be presented. Visitors should register in advance of their visit; 10 visitors will be allowed inside at all times.

10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Arthur Ross Gallery, 220 S. 34th St.

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Global Voyagers

Main entrance of Penn Museum with brick wall and door open showing arched passageway with Sphinx in the doorway in the very back of the view.

Guests are virtually taken from the trade routes of the Silk Road to the pueblos of North America. The tour is interactive, with built-in polls and quizzes. This presentation is part of the Global Voyagers series at the Penn Museum, in collaboration with the Center for Online Learning and Collaboration.

11:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.

Virtual

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Thomas Kraines & Kinan Abou-afach

Celloists performing

Cellist Thomas Kraines of Daedalus Quartet joins cellist, oudist, and composer Kinan Abou-afach for a performance of original compositions and improvisations. A new work by composer Gene Coleman will also be premiered.

7:00p.m.

Virtual

3.8

Power of Haitian Women

Haitian women gathered at a market

For International Women's Day, the Center for Experimental Ethnography presents a screening of "Madan Sara: The Power of Haitian Women." The film tells the story of women working along the margins of the Haitian economy, selling essential goods. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion.

6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.

Virtual

Finding joy this holiday season

Karen Reivich and James Pawelski of the School of Arts & Sciences offered tips for staying happy and resilient over the holidays, in spite of the pandemic.

December 21, 2020 ・ From NPR