Drexel University

Pennoni Honors College

Summer 2008 Schedule of Events

 

Students MUST sign up at the front desk of the Pennoni Honors College Office (5016 MacAlister) and leave a $20 cash refundable deposit. Students who attend performances must pick up their $20 deposit in the Honors College Office no later than one week after the performance by showing a ticket stub/Playbill.  Please put your physical ticket in a safe place.  Please note that lost tickets cannot be replaced.


All ticketed events are first come, first served.  If in doubt, call or stop by the Honors Office. Watch your e-mail for additional programs and events. 

 


 July

 

Tuesday, July 8th at 7:30 PM

The Color Purple

Academy of Music – Broad and Locust Streets Philadelphia, PA 19102

From the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, and the moving film by Steven Spielberg, comes a soul-stirring new musical and landmark event. THE COLOR PURPLE is an inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman who—through love—finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. Set to a joyous score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love and a celebration of life.


 Tuesday, July 22nd at 7:30 PM

Mamma Mia!

Academy of Music – Broad and Locust Streets Philadelphia, PA 19102

MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have the time of your life at this smash-hit musical that combines ABBA's greatest hits, including 'Dancing Queen,' 'S.O.S.,' 'Super Trouper,' 'Take A Chance on Me' and 'The Winner Takes It All,' with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Whether it's your first visit or your fourteenth, see the show that has the whole world coming back for more, because every time feels like the first time at MAMMA MIA!.

 

Thursday, July 24th at 8:00 PM

BalletX

 The Wilma Theater265 S. Broad Street (Broad and Spruce Streets), Philadelphia, PA 19102

BalletX, the resident dance company of The Wilma Theater, presents All-Female Choreographers Project, the 2007-2008 season finale. This extraordinary dance event brings to Philadelphia three world premieres from an international trio of choreographers: STILL@LIFE by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa (Dutch National Ballet, the Scapino Ballet), UNION by Helen Pickett (Ballet Frankfurt, Boston Ballet), and NUMB ROADS by Philadelphia's own Christine Cox, the recipient of the PA Council on the Arts 2008 Award for choreography.

 

August

 

Tuesday, August 12th at 6:00 PM
Summer Term Honors College Dinner
 Behrakis Grand Hall
 Come and join the Honors College for its traditional term dinner and have a chance to meet Dr. David Jones, the new Dean of the Pennoni Honors College!

 

Saturday, August 16th at 8:45 AM

A Day Trip to New York City

8:45 AM Sharp – Drexel Bus Picks Up in Front of MacAlister Hall

(Approximate return to campus by 9:00 PM)

 

Spend the day in New York City doing as you wish ---  visit the American Museum of Natural History, MOMA, the Met, have a picnic lunch in Central Park, spend the day shopping on Fifth Avenue – the options are endless!  We’ll provide the round trip bus transportation on the Drexel bus.  Students will be dropped off in one central location (American Museum of Natural History at Central Park West and 79th Street).  From there you are free to spend the day as you like exploring NYC!  Students will be picked up from the same location.

 

Wednesday, August 20th  at 7:30 PM

Monty Python's SPAMALOT

Academyof Music – Broad and Locust Streets Philadelphia, PA 19102
Winner of the 2005 Tony Award® for Best Musical, Monty Python's SPAMALOT, the musical comedy sensation lovingly ripped off from the film classic "Monty Python and The Holy Grail," now returns to spread laughter and cheer throughout the kingdom. Directed by Tony Award-winner Mike Nichols, SPAMALOT tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. But before they can find their grail, they're taking a little side-trip to the fair city of Philadelphia.

 

Tuesday, August 26th at 7:05 PM
Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets
 Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA 19148
 Long time rivals, Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets go head to head in what is sure to be a sell-out game!


 Students MUST sign upat the front desk of the Pennoni Honors College Office and leave a $20 cash refundable deposit. Students who attend performances must pick up their $20 deposit in the Honors College Office no later than one week after the performance by showing a ticket stub/Playbill. 


All ticketed events are first come, first served.  If in doubt, call or stop by the Honors Office. Watch your e-mail for additional programs and events.