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Drexel University Pennoni Honors College Fall 2009 Schedule of Events
Attention Students:
A good number of spots remain for the Campus Concert on Tuesday, 11/17/09, and The Philadelphia Orchestra DrexelCast on Saturday, 11/21/09.
No deposit is required, and this event counts for Honors Events Credit. Students wishing to receive Honors Events Credit must sign up in the PHC Main Office
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All ticketed events are first-come, first-served. Tickets are available to Honors students only—unless otherwise advertised—and will be distributed approximately one week prior to each event. Students must sign up at the front desk of the Pennoni Honors College Main Office (5016 MacAlister Hall), and leave a $20 cash refundable deposit for each Honors student on the list (unless otherwise noted below). Each student may sign up for no more than her/himself and one additional Honors student. If in doubt about availability, call or stop by the Honors Office. Also, be sure to regularly check your Drexel University e-mail for additional programs and events.
Unless an emergency occurs, refunds will not be given for student cancellations fewer than three (3) business days prior to the event. Tickets must be picked up at least three (3) business days prior to the event; otherwise, the ticket and deposit will be forfeited. The refundable deposit will be available for pick-up starting on the business day following the performance. Make sure to bring your ticket stub, program booklet, or other proof of attendance when picking up your deposit.
DEPOSITS MUST BE PICKED UP NO LATER THAN ONE FULL WEEK
AFTER THE DATE OF THE EVENT.
October
***THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA: SIMULCAST***
Sunday, October 4th, 5 p.m.
Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Enterprise Center – Drexel University, 3120-24 Market St.
(between 31st and 32nd Sts.), Philadelphia, PA 19104
NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED
Attend a “live” concert of the Philadelphia Orchestra from the comfort of your seat in Mitchell Auditorium. Using state of the art audio/visual technology, experience the Philadelphia Orchestra in a whole new way with close-up views of the conductor’s podium and musicians. The concert program will include compositions by Bartok and Brahms.
***HONORS MENTOR EVENT***
Thursday, October 8th, 6 p.m.
Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center – Drexel University, 3250-60 Chestnut St. (at 32nd St.), Philadelphia, PA 19104
NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED
All Honors freshmen and Mentors are invited to attend this festive annual event. Come get together for plenty of food, drinks, and dessert. Door and game prizes will be awarded! Please note that this event counts as an Honors event.
***MADAMA BUTTERFLY***
Friday, October 9th, 8 p.m.
The Academy of Music – 1420 Locust St. (at Broad St.), Philadelphia, PA 19102
The beautiful, young geisha Cio-Cio San has renounced her family and surrendered all of her love and faith to her new American husband, Lieutenant Pinkerton. Intoxicated by her innocence, he pledges his love for her ecstatically, only to leave her behind when he returns to America. After waiting patiently for his return, she is met with unbearable heartbreak and, ultimately, the choice between life and honor. Perhaps the most popular work in the entire operatic canon—thanks to its swelling, unabashed melodies and a story that touches the depths of the human soul—Madama Butterfly comes to life on the Academy stage. A stunning and acclaimed production by designer Jun Kaneko marries the classic with the contemporary to the tune of Giacomo Puccini’s breathtaking compositions (sung in Italian with English translations).
***DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS***
Tuesday, October 13th, 8 p.m.
Walnut Street Theatre – 825 Walnut St. (at 9th St.), Philadelphia, PA 19107
It’s off to the Riviera with Broadway's smash-hit musical comedy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels—the story of two very funny con men who try to out-con each other. When it becomes apparent that the Riviera isn't big enough for the both of them, the two make a winner-takes-all wager over the fortunes of a naïve American soap heiress: the first one to "clean her out" can make the other clear out, and keep the Riviera and its unsuspecting tourists to himself! This hysterical musical comedy will have you laughing out of your seat!
***MADAMA BUTTERFLY***
Wednesday, October 14th, 7:30 p.m.
The Academy of Music – 1420 Locust St. (at Broad St.), Philadelphia, PA 19102
The beautiful, young geisha Cio-Cio San has renounced her family and surrendered all of her love and faith to her new American husband, Lieutenant Pinkerton. Intoxicated by her innocence, he pledges his love for her ecstatically, only to leave her behind when he returns to America. After waiting patiently for his return, she is met with unbearable heartbreak and, ultimately, the choice between life and honor. Perhaps the most popular work in the entire operatic canon—thanks to its swelling, unabashed melodies and a story that touches the depths of the human soul—Madama Butterfly comes to life on the Academy stage. A stunning and acclaimed production by designer Jun Kaneko marries the classic with the contemporary to the tune of Giacomo Puccini’s compositions (sung in Italian with English translations).
***CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: ALEGRIA***
Thursday, October 15th, 7:30 p.m.
The Liacouras Center – 1776 N. Broad St. (between Cecil B. Moore and Montgomery Aves.)
Philadelphia, PA 19121
What if anything were possible? What if the stage became a fantastic world where the old were young again, and where the kings were clowns? Come in! You are invited to the celebration at the palace court! Alegría, which takes its name from the Spanish word for joy and jubilation, is a baroque and operatic production featuring flamboyant costumes, extraordinary lighting, and an elaborate set. This production is an impressive mix of skill, strength, and speed combined with elegant—almost ethereal—performances. The international cast of 55 acrobats, musicians, singers, clowns, and characters will captivate you with a two-hour spectacle of breathtaking acrobatics for which Cirque du Soleil has become famous!
***MADAMA BUTTERFLY***
Sunday, October 18th, 2:30 p.m.
The Academy of Music – 1420 Locust St. (at Broad St.), Philadelphia, PA 19102
The beautiful, young geisha Cio-Cio San has renounced her family and surrendered all of her love and faith to her new American husband, Lieutenant Pinkerton. Intoxicated by her innocence, he pledges his love for her ecstatically, only to leave her behind when he returns to America. After waiting patiently for his return, she is met with unbearable heartbreak and, ultimately, the choice between life and honor. Perhaps the most popular work in the entire operatic canon—thanks to its swelling, unabashed melodies and a story that touches the depths of the human soul—Madama Butterfly comes to life on the Academy stage. A stunning and acclaimed production by designer Jun Kaneko marries the classic with the contemporary to the tune of Giacomo Puccini’s compositions (sung in Italian with English translations).
***THE HISTORY BOYS***
Tuesday, October 20th, 7 p.m.
The Arden Theatre Co. – 40 N. 2nd St. (between Market and Arch Sts.), Philadelphia, PA 19106
Winner of a Tony Award and Olivier Award, this internationally-acclaimed drama chronicles the final school year of eight clever young British students in pursuit of sex, sport, and admission into a prestigious university. Two teachers become rivals for the hearts and minds of these boys in this hilarious and provocative new play that explores the anarchy of adolescence and the politics of education.
***PHILADELPHIA FLYERS VS. BOSTON BRUINS***
Thursday, October 22nd, 7 p.m.
The Wachovia Center – 3601 S. Broad St. (at Pattison Ave.), Philadelphia, PA 19148
The Philadelphia Flyers—one of the premier teams in the National Hockey League—have built a legacy of great achievement, highlighted by two Stanley Cup victories and numerous appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals. Show your Philly sports spirit, and join the Flyers as they battle the Boston Bruins!
***BODYVOX***
Friday, October 23rd, 8 p.m.
The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts – 3680 Walnut St. (at 37th St.),
Philadelphia, PA 19104
From tractors and underwater waltzes to bungee cords and trapezes, BodyVox returns with Water Bodies, a full-length multimedia extravaganza that promises to be more fun than a water park! As water is essential to life, Artistic Directors Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland (MOMIX and Pilobolus alums) use it as the inspiration for 12 dances and two films. Filled with wit, whimsy, high theatrics, bold athleticism, and visually stunning imagery, Water Bodies will transport you to the wet and wild side of dance!
***BARNES FOUNDATION TRIP***
Saturday, October 24th, 11:30 a.m.
The Barnes Foundation – 300 N. Latch’s Ln., Merion, PA 19066
Join the Pennoni Honors College for a trip to The Barnes Foundation, home of the largest collection of Impressionist paintings outside of the Louvre. One of the Philadelphia region’s hidden treasures, The Barnes collection will amaze and delight you. All attendees will meet at a bus on the 33rd St. side of the Drexel University Bookstore by 11:30 a.m. for a scheduled arrival to The Barnes at 12 p.m. The bus will return to campus by 2 p.m.
***PENNSYLVANIA BALLET: PROGRAM I***
Saturday, October 24th, 2 p.m.
The Merriam Theater – 250 S. Broad St. (between Locust and Spruce Sts.), Philadelphia, PA 19102
Join the Pennsylvania Ballet for a medley of three exciting works, fresh for the fall season! In Theme and Variations, Balanchine pays homage to the Imperial Russian Ballet of his youth in one of his most technically demanding works. This plotless production features glittering costumes and inventive choreography credited with bringing classical ballet into the 20th century. In World Premiere, Choreographer-in-Residence Matthew Neenan creates his twelfth new work especially for the Pennsylvania Ballet in his own unique contemporary style. Finally, the allure of the cowboy is the focus of de Mille’s Rodeo, which captures the pioneering spirit of the American character and the exuberance of youth. A defining achievement in de Mille’s early choreographic career, Rodeo is an optimistic tale of a tomboy’s attempt to lasso in love, with Copland’s exuberant score setting the scene.
***COMING HOME***
Sunday, October 25th, 7:30 p.m.
The Wilma Theater – 265 S. Broad St. (at Spruce St.), Philadelphia, PA 19107
In his latest play, master playwright Athol Fugard crafts a moving tale of a young South-African woman’s never-ending hope for a better future. As a teenager, Veronika left her cherished grandfather's farm with aspirations of becoming a cabaret singer in Cape Town. Years later, she returns to her hometown with broken dreams, a painful secret, and the unflinching hope of building a new life for her young son. From “the greatest active playwright in the English-speaking world” (according to TIME Magazine), Coming Home is a soaring emotional experience that is touching, funny, and unforgettable.
***HONORS HALLOWEEN BASH!***
Tuesday, October 27th, 6 to 10 p.m.
Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center – Drexel University, 3250-60 Chestnut St. (at 32nd St.), Philadelphia, PA 19104
Eastern State Penitentiary – 2124 Fairmount Ave. (between 21st and 22nd Sts.), Philadelphia, PA 19130
Come to the Honors Halloween Bash! right here on campus, featuring great food and a thrilling discussion about the allure of horror films! Karin Kelly, a horror genre enthusiast and Associate Professor of Cinema & Television in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, will present. Following dinner, shuttle buses then will lead partygoers to Terror Behind the Walls, a massive haunted house located in Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary—the country’s most historic prison. A frightful time promises to be had by one and all!
PLEASE NOTE: Students signing up for this event must attend both the dinner/presentation and the trip to Eastern State Penitentiary immediately following. During the dinner, all students will be required to complete a waiver to enter and participate in Terror Behind the Walls.
***CAMPUS CONCERT***
Tuesday, October 27th, 7 p.m.
Van Rensselaer Hall – Drexel University, 3320 Powelton Ave. (between 33rd and 34th Sts.),
Philadelphia, PA 19104
NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED
Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra will come to Drexel for a special access concert for college students. In addition to hearing world-class music, attendees will have an opportunity to meet the musicians and ask questions. Light refreshments will be served, and one lucky attendee will win an iPod!
November
***PHILADELPHIA 76ERS VS. BOSTON CELTICS***
Tuesday, November 3rd, 7 p.m.
The Wachovia Center – 3601 S. Broad St. (at Pattison Ave.), Philadelphia, PA 19148
The Philadelphia 76ers is a first-class team on and off the court, aiming to provide fans with the ultimate sports and entertainment experience. Show your Philly sports spirit, and join the Sixers as they take on the Boston Celtics!
***MAMMA MIA!***
Tuesday, November 3rd, 7:30 p.m.
The Academy of Music – 1420 Locust St. (at Broad St.), 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, combining 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.
***BODY WORLDS 2 & THE BRAIN***
Thursday, November 5th, 6 p.m.
The Franklin Institute – 222 N. 20th St. (at the Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.), Philadelphia, PA
Take an eye-opening journey through the inner workings of the human body in this follow-up to 2005's extremely popular Body Worlds exhibition! Experience the human body in all its elegance and complexity in the exhibition of entire bodies in dramatic poses. This exhibition presents a broad collection of authentic human specimens and, for the first time in Philadelphia, a special presentation on the brain. Featuring some of the latest findings in neuroscience on brain development, function, and disease, this exhibit will inspire a greater understanding of—and respect for—the mysterious world of the brain. Body Worlds is the only public anatomical exhibition associated with an established body-donation program. Furthermore, all specimens in Body Worlds exhibitions are preserved by the revolutionary process of Plastination, invented by anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens.
***OLIVER!***
Wednesday, November 11th, 8 p.m.
Walnut Street Theatre – 825 Walnut St. (at 9th St.), Philadelphia, PA 19107
Celebrate the holiday season with Oliver!, one of Broadway's most beloved classic musicals of all time. This masterpiece vividly brings to life Charles Dickens' timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. The sensational score is full of Lionel Bart's irresistible songs, including "Food, Glorious Food," "Consider Yourself," "You've Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two," "I'd Do Anything," "Oom Pah Pah," "As Long as He Needs Me," and many more. Oliver! promises to be one of the most spectacular holiday musicals to ever grace the Walnut's stage.
***THE APOLOGY OF SOCRATES***
Thursday, November 12th, 5:30 p.m.
Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Enterprise Center –Drexel University, 3120-24 Market St.
(between 31st and 32nd Sts.), Philadelphia, PA 19104
NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED
In memory of Drexel University’s late president, Constantine Papadakis, Drexel University is pleased to present a unique performance of Plato’s The Apology of Socrates, acted by Emmy Award-winner Yannis Simonides.
***RABBIT HOLE***
Thursday, November 19th, 8 p.m.
The Arden Theatre Co. – 40 N. 2nd St. (between Market and Arch Sts.), Philadelphia, PA
As improbably funny as it is heartbreaking, this story of a family in crisis won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Becca and Howie had the perfect life—a great marriage, a beautiful house, and a lovely son. But after a tragic accident, the couple faces the challenges of surviving great loss and making a life with the family that remains. Director James J. Christy and Philadelphia actress Grace Gonglewski bring this modern masterpiece to life.
All ticketed events are first-come, first-served. Tickets are available to Honors students only—unless otherwise advertised—and will be distributed approximately one week prior to each event. Students must sign up at the front desk of the Pennoni Honors College Main Office (5016 MacAlister Hall), and leave a $20 cash refundable deposit for each Honors student on the list (unless otherwise noted below). Each student may sign up for no more than her/himself and one additional Honors student. If in doubt about availability, call or stop by the Honors Office. Also, be sure to regularly check your Drexel University e-mail for additional programs and events.
Unless an emergency occurs, refunds will not be given for student cancellations fewer than three (3) business days prior to the event. Tickets must be picked up at least three (3) business days prior to the event; otherwise, the ticket and deposit will be forfeited. The refundable deposit will be available for pick-up starting on the business day following the performance. Make sure to bring your ticket stub, program booklet, or other proof of attendance when picking up your deposit.
DEPOSITS MUST BE PICKED UP NO LATER THAN ONE FULL WEEK
AFTER THE DATE OF THE EVENT.
