The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation announces 23 project grants Left to right: Vice Provost for Faculty Anita Allen; John McInerney, executive director, The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation; President Amy Gutmann; Kathy Sachs, benefactor of The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation; and Provost Wendell Pritchett. The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation announces 23 project grants At a special event featuring a performance by John Waters and remarks by President Amy Gutmann, the late Keith Sachs was celebrated and $123,000 of grants were doled out for arts projects.
Trigger Warning: John Waters to Get ‘Filthy’ on Penn Campus Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Trigger Warning: John Waters to Get ‘Filthy’ on Penn Campus Iconoclast John Waters will be commemorating the creation of the Sachs Program for Arts Innovation at the Annenberg Center’s Zellerbach Theater tonight with a one-man show. Penn Choral Director William Parberry Retires After 45 Years Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Choral Director William Parberry Retires After 45 Years After more than four decades in Penn’s Music Department, University Choir director William Parberry has retired. Parberry marked the occasion on Sunday with a final concert, featuring Handel’s “Messiah.” Musical magic Penn Choral Director William Parberry conducts the University Choir through an intense section of “The Circus Band,” a piece by Charles Ives, performed just before intermission. Musical magic For 45 years, Penn Choral Director William Parberry has conducted thousands of Penn singers through hundreds of music scores, resulting in more than 270 concerts by his three ensembles. Singing the praises of progress for first-generation, low-income students The Penny Loafers practice regularly at Platt Student Performing Arts House. Singing the praises of progress for first-generation, low-income students Kerry O’Neil knew that the University of Pennsylvania was the right place for her, despite its location 3,300 miles from her home in Glasgow, Scotland. Faith and a passion for music fuels a cappella group Dischord's president Faith and a passion for music fuels a cappella group Dischord's president Dischord president and undergraduate Evan Thomas on his passions, music and life journeys so far. Filmmaker John Waters talks art, the meaning of ‘filthy,’ and humor as ‘terrorism’ Filmmaker, author, comedian, and visual artist John Waters will deliver a 90-minute talk on April 24 as part of an announcement program commemorating the first grant recipients from the Sachs Program for Arts Innovation. Filmmaker John Waters talks art, the meaning of ‘filthy,’ and humor as ‘terrorism’ In a discussion with John Waters that previews his world tour performance-talk on campus on April 24th, the legendary comedic and camp filmmaker discusses his take on humor, culture, art and aging. Penn’s Bloomers take on Shakespeare Photo: ImageFlo/Lifetouch Penn’s Bloomers take on Shakespeare At the University of Pennsylvania, the nation’s first all-female collegiate musical and sketch comedy troupe, Bloomers, has just wrapped up its spring 2018 show, “Shakespeare in Bloom,” at the Iron Gate Theater. Wolf Humanities story slam taps into thriving ASL storytelling culture Windell “Wink” Smith, the emcee of a March 27 Wolf Humanities Center story slam combining ASL and English-speaking storytellers, is an ASL performer who tours the country. ASL storytelling has historically been a way to share the culture of the deaf community. Wolf Humanities story slam taps into thriving ASL storytelling culture The Wolf Humanities Center’s latest “Afterlives”-themed event recognizes a shared thread of humanity among us all: We all tell stories. An artistic collaboration with Penn and local students in West Philly At West Philadelphia High School, students involved with the Netter Center After-School Programs perform "Sounds of the Soul." Photo: Tia Yang, ABCS Coordinator, Netter Center for Community Partnerships. An artistic collaboration with Penn and local students in West Philly Students from University-assisted community schools showcased art pieces, spoken-word poetry, choir performances, and a dance routine highlighting the work of iconic musicians. Load More
Penn Choral Director William Parberry Retires After 45 Years Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Choral Director William Parberry Retires After 45 Years After more than four decades in Penn’s Music Department, University Choir director William Parberry has retired. Parberry marked the occasion on Sunday with a final concert, featuring Handel’s “Messiah.” Musical magic Penn Choral Director William Parberry conducts the University Choir through an intense section of “The Circus Band,” a piece by Charles Ives, performed just before intermission. Musical magic For 45 years, Penn Choral Director William Parberry has conducted thousands of Penn singers through hundreds of music scores, resulting in more than 270 concerts by his three ensembles. Singing the praises of progress for first-generation, low-income students The Penny Loafers practice regularly at Platt Student Performing Arts House. Singing the praises of progress for first-generation, low-income students Kerry O’Neil knew that the University of Pennsylvania was the right place for her, despite its location 3,300 miles from her home in Glasgow, Scotland. Faith and a passion for music fuels a cappella group Dischord's president Faith and a passion for music fuels a cappella group Dischord's president Dischord president and undergraduate Evan Thomas on his passions, music and life journeys so far. Filmmaker John Waters talks art, the meaning of ‘filthy,’ and humor as ‘terrorism’ Filmmaker, author, comedian, and visual artist John Waters will deliver a 90-minute talk on April 24 as part of an announcement program commemorating the first grant recipients from the Sachs Program for Arts Innovation. Filmmaker John Waters talks art, the meaning of ‘filthy,’ and humor as ‘terrorism’ In a discussion with John Waters that previews his world tour performance-talk on campus on April 24th, the legendary comedic and camp filmmaker discusses his take on humor, culture, art and aging. Penn’s Bloomers take on Shakespeare Photo: ImageFlo/Lifetouch Penn’s Bloomers take on Shakespeare At the University of Pennsylvania, the nation’s first all-female collegiate musical and sketch comedy troupe, Bloomers, has just wrapped up its spring 2018 show, “Shakespeare in Bloom,” at the Iron Gate Theater. Wolf Humanities story slam taps into thriving ASL storytelling culture Windell “Wink” Smith, the emcee of a March 27 Wolf Humanities Center story slam combining ASL and English-speaking storytellers, is an ASL performer who tours the country. ASL storytelling has historically been a way to share the culture of the deaf community. Wolf Humanities story slam taps into thriving ASL storytelling culture The Wolf Humanities Center’s latest “Afterlives”-themed event recognizes a shared thread of humanity among us all: We all tell stories. An artistic collaboration with Penn and local students in West Philly At West Philadelphia High School, students involved with the Netter Center After-School Programs perform "Sounds of the Soul." Photo: Tia Yang, ABCS Coordinator, Netter Center for Community Partnerships. An artistic collaboration with Penn and local students in West Philly Students from University-assisted community schools showcased art pieces, spoken-word poetry, choir performances, and a dance routine highlighting the work of iconic musicians.
Musical magic Penn Choral Director William Parberry conducts the University Choir through an intense section of “The Circus Band,” a piece by Charles Ives, performed just before intermission. Musical magic For 45 years, Penn Choral Director William Parberry has conducted thousands of Penn singers through hundreds of music scores, resulting in more than 270 concerts by his three ensembles.
Singing the praises of progress for first-generation, low-income students The Penny Loafers practice regularly at Platt Student Performing Arts House. Singing the praises of progress for first-generation, low-income students Kerry O’Neil knew that the University of Pennsylvania was the right place for her, despite its location 3,300 miles from her home in Glasgow, Scotland.
Faith and a passion for music fuels a cappella group Dischord's president Faith and a passion for music fuels a cappella group Dischord's president Dischord president and undergraduate Evan Thomas on his passions, music and life journeys so far.
Filmmaker John Waters talks art, the meaning of ‘filthy,’ and humor as ‘terrorism’ Filmmaker, author, comedian, and visual artist John Waters will deliver a 90-minute talk on April 24 as part of an announcement program commemorating the first grant recipients from the Sachs Program for Arts Innovation. Filmmaker John Waters talks art, the meaning of ‘filthy,’ and humor as ‘terrorism’ In a discussion with John Waters that previews his world tour performance-talk on campus on April 24th, the legendary comedic and camp filmmaker discusses his take on humor, culture, art and aging.
Penn’s Bloomers take on Shakespeare Photo: ImageFlo/Lifetouch Penn’s Bloomers take on Shakespeare At the University of Pennsylvania, the nation’s first all-female collegiate musical and sketch comedy troupe, Bloomers, has just wrapped up its spring 2018 show, “Shakespeare in Bloom,” at the Iron Gate Theater.
Wolf Humanities story slam taps into thriving ASL storytelling culture Windell “Wink” Smith, the emcee of a March 27 Wolf Humanities Center story slam combining ASL and English-speaking storytellers, is an ASL performer who tours the country. ASL storytelling has historically been a way to share the culture of the deaf community. Wolf Humanities story slam taps into thriving ASL storytelling culture The Wolf Humanities Center’s latest “Afterlives”-themed event recognizes a shared thread of humanity among us all: We all tell stories.
An artistic collaboration with Penn and local students in West Philly At West Philadelphia High School, students involved with the Netter Center After-School Programs perform "Sounds of the Soul." Photo: Tia Yang, ABCS Coordinator, Netter Center for Community Partnerships. An artistic collaboration with Penn and local students in West Philly Students from University-assisted community schools showcased art pieces, spoken-word poetry, choir performances, and a dance routine highlighting the work of iconic musicians.