AR is open to dancers and drummers, newcomers, and all levels of experience. It's more fun with more sound, so bring everyone you can get!
We'll be ordering dinner in to celebrate the group's first gathering! We're thinking barbecue? If you have dietary restrictions that we should consider before placing an order, please let us know at platthouse@pobox.upenn.edu
Black Arts Market x Kwanzaa Celebration:
Monolith will be hosting our first ever Black Arts Market x Kwanzaa Celebration with Makuu on December 8th, from 4-6:30pm ! Our goal with this event is to expose local Philadelphia artists and Penn artists to new customers and sell their work in a space that appreciates and celebrates Black creativity in all its forms. We have an amazing lineup of vendors! Everything from waistbeads, clothes, crystals, jewelry, prints, paintings, skin care etc. Almost anything you can think of, so please come out to support these creatives, embrace the Philadelphia community, and maybe buy some gifts for your loved ones. We will also be learning about Kwanzaa traditions and eating a great meal of soul food with dessert
As part of the Monolith Arts Collective, this film series, following the theme "Black by Black: Black Joy, Uninterrupted" is dedicated to showcasing Black films by Black filmmakers celebrating stories of Black Joy. This screening is an opportunity to watch joyful films in great company and engage in stimulated discussion after!
"Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she's dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it. Set in 1980s in the small New England town of Chamberlain, Maine, Carrie: The Musical features a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic film), music by Academy Award winner Michael Gore (Fame, Terms of Endearment), and lyrics by Academy Award winner Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose).
Penn Singers' production is produced by Blake Velick, directed by Quentin Madia, music directed by Josh Goldhaber, intimacy directed by Nora Gair, and choreographed by Clarissa Touchstone."
Join Penn Jazz in our celebration of winter and big band jazz! We’ll feature compositions by legendary arrangers Sammy Nestico, Thad Jones, Kenny Wheeler, and a few originals by our Director Skyler Hagner and our President John Fath! Don’t miss this laid-back, not-too-long concert experience December 9 and 10.
Sargam, Penn's premier South Asian fusion music group, is back to stage this Spring with Ananda ("Joy"), an exhibition of a diverse set of pieces, ranging from Indian classical to Bollywood to hard rock! Join us for an enthralling night of music and fun!
"WHAT! ARE YOU DOING IN MY SWAMP???
Join us as we swing to a swamp far far away…there’s no way the world’s gonna roll you when you’re with a fun lovin’, lindy hoppin’ gang as we take you on an adventure you won’t forget - West Philly Swingers presents: SWING OUT OF MY SWAMP!
Friday, 12/9 at 5pm
Saturday, 12/10 at 7pm
Location: Iron Gate Theater
FB event: https://fb.me/e/2fEjhmqCo
Buy tickets HERE: "
YALLA OPEN CLASS
Middle Eastern Belly Dance
Saturday, November 5th @ 4:30-5:30pm
Platt House Lobby, 3702 Spruce Street
Yalla is open to all bodies, all newcomers, and all levels of experience. And we promise, taking a belly dance class with your crew is just about the best bonding experience you can have.
We'll be ordering Mediterranean food to celebrate the group's first gathering! If you have dietary restrictions that we should consider before placing an order, please contact platthouse@pobox.upenn.edu
"Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she's dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it. Set in 1980s in the small New England town of Chamberlain, Maine, Carrie: The Musical features a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic film), music by Academy Award winner Michael Gore (Fame, Terms of Endearment), and lyrics by Academy Award winner Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose).
Penn Singers' production is produced by Blake Velick, directed by Quentin Madia, music directed by Josh Goldhaber, intimacy directed by Nora Gair, and choreographed by Clarissa Touchstone."
"Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she's dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it. Set in 1980s in the small New England town of Chamberlain, Maine, Carrie: The Musical features a book by Lawrence D. Cohen (screenwriter of the classic film), music by Academy Award winner Michael Gore (Fame, Terms of Endearment), and lyrics by Academy Award winner Dean Pitchford (Fame, Footloose).
Penn Singers' production is produced by Blake Velick, directed by Quentin Madia, music directed by Josh Goldhaber, intimacy directed by Nora Gair, and choreographed by Clarissa Touchstone."
"Come listen to and meet The Menagerie, a band focused on spreading the joy of music through playing music! Whether you are taking a study break from finals, tired of your current playlist, or just want some fresh air, head to the Platt Lobby on December 10th at 7:30 pm to enjoy some live music!
A little bit about us: We call ourselves the ""Menagerie"" (me·nag·er·ie), or a collection of eccentric and unique people from different backgrounds and walks of life that has been united by a common interest: music! Our band has recently started out of the fact that music is a shared joy and one that should be open to everyone. We love to perform and to just share our passion for music with everyone around us, including the Penn community and beyond!"
Join Penn Jazz in our celebration of winter and big band jazz! We’ll feature compositions by legendary arrangers Sammy Nestico, Thad Jones, Kenny Wheeler, and a few originals by our Director Skyler Hagner and our President John Fath! Don’t miss this laid-back, not-too-long concert experience December 9 and 10.
Sargam, Penn's premier South Asian fusion music group, is back to stage this Spring with Ananda ("Joy"), an exhibition of a diverse set of pieces, ranging from Indian classical to Bollywood to hard rock! Join us for an enthralling night of music and fun!
"WHAT! ARE YOU DOING IN MY SWAMP???
Join us as we swing to a swamp far far away…there’s no way the world’s gonna roll you when you’re with a fun lovin’, lindy hoppin’ gang as we take you on an adventure you won’t forget - West Philly Swingers presents: SWING OUT OF MY SWAMP!
Friday, 12/9 at 5pm
Saturday, 12/10 at 7pm
Location: Iron Gate Theater
FB event: https://fb.me/e/2fEjhmqCo
Buy tickets HERE: "