The Moment and the Poem
There’s a rich music in the poetry of Gregory Djanikian C’71, along with hard-won wisdom, a generous spirit, and a “clarity that does not negate complication.”
The Heydaze Hit the Road
Three students are touring with singer-songwriter Jesse McCartney this month, including a show in Philly this Saturday.
Dancing Through Life
An interview with Wharton student—and recent 'So You Think You Can Dance' contestant—Nick Silverio.
High-Style Homes—for Birds
A look at Morris Arboretum's "Home Tweet Home" birdhouses.
Three Sisters at the Dawn of the New Republic
Diane Jacobs CW’70’s new book is about Abigail Adams and her sisters.
It’s About the Music
Composer Philip Maneval G’83 finds balance in chamber music.
Brand New Voices from the Past
Writers reading, rereleased after 50 years.
Satchmodernity
Thomas Brothers C’79 on “Master of Modernism” Louis Armstrong.
The Culture Crusader
20 Feet from Stardom director Morgan Neville C’89 is a little closer now
Slought Rethought
Reborn Slought Foundation celebrates life on the edges.
Briefly Noted
July|August 2014
Arts Calendar
July|August 2014
Summer Tunes, Part 2
More songs for summer, suggested by Penn Music Department faculty and staff.
Summer Tunes, Part 1
Summer-listening suggestions from Penn Music's faculty and staff.
Art for the Future
PennDesign's Orkan Telhan and Matt Neff GFA’05 created a bacteria-powered piece for homes of the future.
A History of Bollywood, in Song
Penn Masala's YouTube video, "Evolution of Bollywood Music," has become a viral hit.
Strong Serve from Penn at the Whitney Biennial
Strong Penn presence at Whitney Biennial.
How to Build a City of Light
Turning on the lights. How Paris Became Paris
The Outsider Who Wouldn’t Take No for an Answer
“Outsider” composer Joseph Hallman LPS’13 has arrived.
A Grammy for a Mambo King
Tony Peebles C’03 plays sax in a Grammy-winning band.
For Epicurean Travelers
Celebrating food and culture. Culinary Expeditions.
Arts Calendar
May|June 2014
The Problem With Magazines
Mary Ellen Mark FA’62 ASC’64 is not a fan of Photoshop.
The String Band Theory of Urban Economics
Nick Spitzer C’71 on the importance of “informal culture.”