11.20 Poetry and Global Media Jacob Edmond, associate professor of English at the University of Otago, discusses copying in the internet age, the impact of global media on poetry, and much more. 12:00p.m. Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk
11.21 Joel Ross Joel Ross, a vibraphonist, makes his Philadelphia debut at the Annenberg Center, performing from his latest album, KingMaker. The jazz star has performed with Herbie Hancock and Christian McBride. 7:30p.m. Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St.
12.6 Nutcracker 1776 Annenberg hosts The Rock School for Dance to perform its Philadelphia take on the Tchaikovsky classic. The main character in this story: Benjamin Franklin. 7:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts,
12.8 Dianne Reeves Grammy Award-winning jazz singer Dianne Reeves performs holiday classics. 7:00p.m. Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts,
