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Performing Arts
Five events to watch for in November
Five events to watch for in November
On the calendar for November around campus: an art party at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Penn Museum's annual Student Gala, and much more.
Penn Glee Club takes the stage in a five-city tour of Asia
Penn Glee Club takes the stage in a five-city tour of Asia
From China to Japan, the Penn Glee Club took the stage in five Asian cities during its annual summer tour.
The Sachs Program announces 2019 grants, marks one-year anniversary
The Sachs Program announces 2019 grants, marks one-year anniversary
A year and 23 grant projects later, The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation is phasing into round two of its annual grant awards throughout eight categories that support the teaching, making, and presenting art.
What’s ahead in the 2019-20 Annenberg season
What’s ahead in the 2019-20 Annenberg season
The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will welcome Philip Glass for #GLASSFEST, a U.S. dance premiere from MOMIX, and several Grammy Award-winning musicians.
Five events to watch for in May
Five events to watch for in May
Happening around campus this May: the second-annual Sachs Grant Awards, the Philadelphia Children’s Festival, and the screening of a 1930s Hollywood B-movie.
Meet the student selected for the Whitney Biennial
Meet the student selected for the Whitney Biennial
For the 2019 Whitney Biennial, featuring young artists from across the country, MFA student Carolyn Lazard will contribute a work that asks patrons to consider the relationship between environment and the chronically ill.
Peter Whinnery is packing up shop
Peter Whinnery is packing up shop
It’s curtain call for technical adviser for Student Performing Arts Peter Whinnery, the set-building guru behind hundreds of student productions.
Five events to watch for in March
Five events to watch for in March
Happening around campus this March: the world premiere of ‘Vessels’ at the Annenberg Center, a lecture on trees from China, and a visit to Kelly Writers House from reporter Emily Jane Fox.
Dance Theatre of Harlem comes to campus
Dance Theatre of Harlem comes to campus
The ballet company is the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts’ second artist-in-residence.
Celebrating Chinese culture
Celebrating Chinese culture
The Penn Lions student dance troupe aims to spread good luck and good fortune around the Lunar New Year.
In the News
The Architect’s Newspaper
Penn moves forward with performing arts center designed by Steven Holl Architects
President Liz Magill comments on the new Student Performing Arts Center that will maximize visibility of creative life on campus.
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The Hill
White House unveils ‘stunning vegetarian menu’ for Modi state dinner
The South Asian a cappella group Penn Masala will perform at the state dinner for India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House.
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PhillyVoice
Penn unveils designs for $75 million performing arts center
Penn will begin construction next year on the Student Performing Arts Center, which will include a 300-seat theater with a fly tower and orchestra pit, a 125-seat theater for rehearsals and practices, five rehearsal studios, back-of-the-house support spaces, and a loading dock.
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Archinect
Steven Holl Architects reveals design for UPenn’s new Student Performing Arts Center
A new 37,300-square-foot Student Performing Arts Center will provide dedicated space for the performing arts on Penn’s campus.
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Philadelphia Business Journal
University of Pennsylvania moving forward with $75M performing arts center in the heart of campus
Penn is planning to construct a $75 million Student Performing Arts Center along Woodland Walk in the heart of campus, with remarks from President Liz Magill.
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6ABC.com
UPenn is bringing cultural representation through traditional dance!
The Pan-Asian Dance Troupe at Penn is blending modern styles with traditional movements, enabling students to choreograph appreciation for their culture.
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