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impressive free summer multi-cultural series, is set for Sept. 9 from Noon to 8 p.m., featur- ing a world of dance including samba, forro, pagode. capoeira and samba/reggae, along with music, crafts, ven- dors, foods, family fun, costumes and learning opportunities. The Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, 101 S. Columbus Blvd. Directions at 215-922- 2FUN. 


Sept. 10 is opening day for LaSalle U. Art Museum’s new show “Teaching and Learning in the Art Museum... Faculty Selections”, ob- jects from the permanent collection not normally on view. Through Dec. 14. Opening reception on Sept. 12 is from 5 to 7 p.m. 1900 W. Olney Ave. 215-951-1221.  Iconic singer/song writer Elton John brings his Farewell Tour to town on Sept. 11-12, at the Wells Fargo Cen- ter, 3601 S. Broad. 8 p.m. 215-389-9543.  Local baritone Daniel Pantano, impresario of Concert Operetta The- atre, offers a Sept. 12 program of works by Brahms, Faure, Quilter and other classical and folk music as well as selections from operetta, the American songbook and Broadway, his eighth appearance in the free Wednesday hour- long 12:30 p.m. series at the Church of the Holy Trinity. His pianist is Abby LeVecchia. Free with a suggested good- will offering. 19th and Walnut on Rittenhouse Square. 215-567-1267. 


Author Amy Meyer- son appears at the City Institute Library on Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. dis- cussing her new novel “The Bookshop of Yes- terdays” which will be available for purchase and signing, a mystery and a scavenger hunt to uncover secrets that tore the heroine’s family apart. Free. 1905 Locust St. Lower level, no eleva- tor. 215-685-6621. 


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Irvine Auditorium, the ARCH, Iron Gate The- ater, and central pool of classrooms. The variety of spaces prove to be a sell- ing point for conferences, symposiums, general business meetings, bat/ bar mitzvahs, weddings, and so much more.


Irvine Auditorium Set at the corner of Spruce and 34th


Street


and adorned with dra- matic gargoyles, Irvine Auditorium is one of the renowned architectural features on the Univer- sity’s campus, if not for the entire city of Philadel- phia. Irvine was complet- ed in 1932, designed by acclaimed Philadelphia architect, Horace Trum- bauer. The impressive interior murals depict the philosophical history of the University. The Main Hall boasts a seating ca- pacity of 1,259 desirable for lectures, keynotes, orchestral performances, comedy shows, concerts, and more. The historic building is also home to the famous Curtis Organ, the 11th


largest pipe organ in the world.


Penn Commons & Col- lege Green


These two beautiful outdoor spaces are also managed through the Perelman Quadrangle. Penn Commons at the heart of campus, offers ample room for large events, cocktail hours, team building or meet and greets and is able to host a tented option for up to 600. College Green, a distinguished location, features eclectic art, brick pathways and rolling green hills – perfect for festivals, weddings and outdoor occasions.


The Iron Gate Theatre The Iron Gate Theatre


is registered as a national historic landmark and features large rehearsal rooms and adjacent dressing areas – ideal for dance or theater groups, meetings and retreats.


The ARCH The ARCH also falls


under the management of the Perelman Quad- rangle. An acronym for the Arts, Research and Culture House, The ARCH was built in 1927 and underwent extensive renovations, which were completed in 2014. The late-gothic revival venue boasts four meeting rooms, an auditorium, rehearsal room, café and beautiful lobby space. “With comprehensive event spaces in five di- verse buildings on cam- pus as well as outdoor event spaces, we’re able to accommodate unpar- alleled experiences for every client. We strive to ensure guests will have a memorable time at our event facilities and share their positive feedback with colleagues, members of related organizations, friends and family,” said Britny Molloy, Event Sales Coordinator. “Our team goes the extra mile to ensure each event is unique, memorable and worth recommending!” The award-winning


Perelman Quadrangle is home to some of the most notable events to take place in the city of Philadelphia. The Free Library of Philadelphia recently hosted a speak- ing engagement in Irvine Auditorium featuring former President, Bill Clinton and author James Patterson. Former Vice President, Joe Biden, also frequents the auditorium, and musicians Bono, Elton John and The Red Hot Chili Peppers have also graced the Main Hall’s stage.


Under the leadership of Thomas Hauber, Perel- man Quadrangle over- sees the special events and facility management through the Vice Provost of University Life.


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ably as a compliment to mean the opposite of their traditional meanings. Changing language was one of the first things I noticed for the past few years when I was asked to temporarily lead a weekly group of the elderly called SENIORS USING OUR BRAINS. Certainly the proliferation of the word ‘curate’ should be a crime. Can we place Amorosi under citizen’s arrest for his overuse of that word? And he’s a post-Millenni- al, for sure.


And yes, horrifyingly enough, you see the word ‘curator’ applied not just to someone organizing a show at an art gallery, but also applied to someone who ‘writes’ what some genius dubbed “listicles,” or articles in the form of lists. Some of these would-be curators would have been called ‘editors’ in other decades. One thing you didn’t mention is how even the word ‘writer’ is slipping out of use, replaced by words like ‘blogger--- and even these toy newspa- pers do not refer to them as writers very much anymore but have been re-named CONTENT PROVIDERS. I am sure my sainted parents are turning over in their grave at the thought they paid for a degree now known by the term ‘content pro- vider.’ There’s more, but being ‘based’ here I am in the midst of reconsider- ing if I really want to stay among such superficial Philistines. We’ll see. Carry on!!!


Signed,


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