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Fifth annual Kelch Lecture to be held Wednesday

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The fifth annual Kelch Lecture will present the “Father of Environmental Justice,” Dr. Robert D. Bullard.

Bullard has documented that healthy places and healthy people are highly correlated. Bullard believes that a zip code is the most important indicator of an individual’s health and that reducing environmental disparities should be a national priority. His lecture, “Building Just and Sustainable Communities for All: Why Sustainability Matters,” will take place in the Walk Auditorium in Ritter Hall on Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. Registration is required and a book signing will follow the event.

 

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Benefit show for “Hyphen” at Mile High House

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The Mile High House is hosting a benefit show on April 10 for “Hyphen,” Temple’s undergraduate literary and art magazine. After recent funding cuts by the university, the magazine’s staff must raise enough money to publish the Spring 2015 issue. This is not the first benefit show Mile High House has hosted. In February, the house hosted a show to raise money for Project HOME.

Uncle/Father Oscar, Water Polo, Seoul Delhi and Everything I Lack are set to perform for the event. Doors open at 8 p.m. and admission is $3.

Tuesday

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April 2015

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Eastern State Penitentiary pop-up museum and discussion

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For five more days, Eastern State Penitentiary’s third annual “Pop-Up Museum” will continue to be on display until April 12. The 2015 theme is escapes, so the exhibit features some of the Penitentiary’s historic memorabilia that are usually stored in the archives, ranging from inmate-written magazines to shanks. The “Pop-Up Museum” is included with a $14 general admission, or $10 with a student ID.

Tuesday

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April 2015

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Clover Market Seasonal Vintage Bazaar will run until April 12

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Clover Market, a seasonal open-air vintage bazaar, will return this month to Chestnut Hill and Bryn Mawr. The outdoor market offers goods from more than 100 high-end vendors with antiques, collectibles, handmade clothing, jewelry, home goods and other vintage items. The event also features food trucks and vendors like Bonjour Creperie, Foolish Waffles, Say Cheese Philadelphia and more. The market will run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m on April 12 in Chestnut Hill, and April 26, May 17 and June 7 in Bryn Mawr.

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April 2015

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‘All-Star Jazz Trio’ to perform, broadcasted on Temple radio

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The All-Star Jazz Trio performs frequently at the Chinese cuisine restaurant Square on Square near 19th and Chestnut streets, and the group will continue to perform throughout April on Wednesdays and Fridays.

All three of its highly esteemed musicians are based in Philadelphia. Andrew Kahn, the trio’s pianist, wrote and produced “Hot Shot,” in 1978, a song performed by Karen Young that would go on to top the Billboard Charts;.Bassist Bruce Kaminsky teaches musicians at Drexel University and University of the Arts and Bruce Klauber, the drummer of the group, graduated from Temple in 1975 with a degree in communications and theater before delving into jazz performance in places like Atlantic City and Las Vegas. The performances will also be broadcasted on WRTI.

 

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April 2015

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‘The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival’ returns to Fairmount

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The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia hosts the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival as a celebration of Japanese food, art, music and culture. The festival emphasizes the Japanese tradition “ohanami,” which includes parties with entertainment, food and drinks under the blossoming cherry trees in celebration of Spring’s return. Festival events include ikebana flower arranging, demonstrations of martial arts, a silent auction, the Cherry Blossom 5K, sushi-making classes, Dine Out Japan restaurant week, live music, dance performances and more.

The festival will run April 6-12 and the main event, Sakura Sunday, will be held on April 12 at the Horticulture Center in Fairmount Park.

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April 2015

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Fairmount Exhibit showcases PAFA instructors, abstract art

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The “Fictitious Pleasures” exhibition at the Cerulean Arts gallery and studio on 1355 Ridge Ave. began this month. The display features two artists, Alex Kanevsky and Bill Scott, who both work with the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Center City. A native of Russia with a degree in mathematics, Kanevsky moved to Philadelphia in 1983 and after working as an illustrator for Yellow Pages and a psychiatric nursing magazine, he began attending PAFA and slowly transitioned into working as a full-time artist. Scott’s work, a combination of contemporary paintings and prints, has been recognized by publications like the New York Times. The exhibit will remain at Cerulean Arts until April 25.

 

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April 2015

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Relay for Life returns to Main Campus

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The 12th annual college Relay For Life of Temple University starts at 6 p.m. on Friday in McGonigle Hall. Relay For Life is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society to celebrate the survivors, remember those lost to cancer and to fight back against the disease.

Sponsored by Colleges Against Cancer, the organized, overnight community fundraiser walk involves teams of people walking in turns. There will be food, games and activities available, including the Survivors Lap, which allows all cancer survivors in attendance to take the first lap of the evening. The walk will continue until 3 a.m. on Saturday. Volunteers must register online at www.relayforlife.org/patemple.

Tuesday

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April 2015

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Community ambassador to visit Blockson collection

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Award-winning educator and community ambassador Yumy Odom will lead the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection exhibit on Thursday from 3-4:30 p.m.

The discussion will feature a PowerPoint that discusses the genre of modern sci-fi, superhero tales, comic books and graphic novels. Starting with the first documented Hero to the most contemporary examples of neo-mythology, the exhibit will explore collective and iconic heroic moments. The exhibit is free and open to all in the Charles L. Blockson Collection in Room 7 at 1330 Polett Walk.

Tuesday

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April 2015

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Temple to hold ‘Earth Hour’

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For Earth Hour on March 28, the lights of the Eiffel Tower dimmed as millions went “powerless” to unite for climate action. In honor of Earth Hour, Temple will host its own event,  “Temple Unplugged: Turn Off and Turn Up from North to South” from 7-8 p.m. tomorrow night.

The acoustic Open Mic night will feature art, food, live music and performances. This year, the university will hold the event in two different locations at the same time to cater to students on both the north and south sides of Main Campus. Students can stop by either the Morgan Pavilion or the courtyard between Johnson and Hardwick and Peabody halls. Students interested in performing can reach out to the Office of Sustainability. The event is free and open to all.

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