December 11-17, 2003

museums & exhibits

Abbraccio Restaurant, 820 S 47th St., 215-PASTA-47. DUE TAVALOZZI (TWO PALETTES), Paintings by Phil and Debbie Zuchman. Runs through December.

Abington Art Center, 515 Meetinghouse Rd., Jenkintown, 215-887-4882. ANNUAL JURIED SHOW, Runs Dec. 13-Jan. 30.

African American Museum, 7th & Arch Sts., 215-574-0380. ELDER GRACE: THE NOBILITY OF AGING, Black and white photography celebrating the wisdom, grace and dignity of age. Showing Oct. 16-Dec. 30, $4-6.

Arcadia University, Church & Easton Rds., Glenside, 215-572-2131. BENTON SPRUANCE: WORLD OF ONE'S OWN, Part of the university's Sesquicentennial Celebration, an exhibit of Spruance's prolific body of prints. Runs Nov. 10-Dec. 21.

Athenaeum, 219 S. 6th St. (Washington Square). DEVELOPING URBAN IMAGES: 50 YEARS OF PHILADELPHIA ARCHITECTURE AS SEEN THROUGH THE LENS OF S. WILLIAMS, Mon.-Fri., 9-5pm, free. Call 215-925-2688 for more info.

Atwater Kent Museum, 15 S. 7th St., 215-685-4830. A LEGACY FOR PHILADELPHIA, Artifacts from the last 200 years of African-American experience in Philadelphia, ranging from slave shackles to Joe Frazier's boxing gloves. Runs through Dec. 2003.

Brandywine River Museum, US Rt. 1, Chadds Ford, 610-388-2700. WORKS BY ANDREW WYETH AND GOLDEN IMPRESSIONS BY DONALD PYWELL, Paintings and sculpture. Runs through Jan 11. WINTER VISIONS FROM THE COLLECTION, Exhibition of pictures and drawings for the holiday season, runs through Jan. 2004. Call for more info.

Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, 414 Paoli Pike, Malvern. ART ABILITY, International juried exhibition of fine art and crafts by artists with disabilities. Runs through Jan. 11.

Burrison Art Gallery, UPenn's Faculty Club, 3611 Walnut St., 2nd floor, 215-898-4618. NUVISIONS, A group exhibition for disabled artists. Runs through Jan. 29.

Cafe Lift, 428 N. 13th St. (b/t Callowhill & Spring Garden). JOYFANTASTIC DESIGNS, presents its pop art t-shirt designs. Fri., Dec. 12, 6-10pm, call 267-456-4695 for more info.

Carriage House, 501 N. 13th St., 922-9292. THE FIGHT OF THE CENTURY, Focusing on the 19th century design debate between English Eastlake and French Rococo Revival. Runs Sept. 12 through Jan. 4.

Center for the Arts in South Jersey, 535 E. Main St., Marlton, NJ, 609-985-1009. FINS FEATHERS & FUR, Runs through Dec. 24.

City Hall, Broad & Market Sts. PICTURES MAKE STORIES:, CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS, Runs through Jan. 31. N.E. Corner.

Coffee Room Cafe, 2601 Pennsylvania Ave. TRAPPED ON PLASTIC, Paintings by Dave Perillo. Runs through Jan. 9; reception, Dec. 12, 6:30-8pm. E

College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 19 S. 22nd St., 215-563-3737. ONLY ONE MAN DIED, Medical adventures on the Lewis & Clark trail. Runs through Dec. '06, $8.

Cosi Cafe, The Court at King of Prussia Mall (Lower Floor, below Borders), King of Prussia. TEN SHORT YEARS AGO, paintings by Chris Niedland. Runs through Jan. 31.

Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington, DE, 302-571-9594. HOLIDAY HAPPENING: TRADITIONS, Celebrate the "American Tableaux" of traditions associated with Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa and other holidays with music, arts, storytelling, etc. Dec. 13, 10am-3pm, free.

Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, 200 S. Madison St., Wilmington, DE, 302-656-6466. CURRENT DIRECTIONS: STUDIO ART JEWELRY, curated by Jan Baum. Runs through Mar. 7. MARIANNE MITCHELL: ESSENCE OF PLACE, Paintings and pastels. Runs through Jan. 18.

Drexel University, 32nd & Chestnut Sts. PAINTING & SCULPTURE FROM THE DREXEL COLLECTION, Ongoing. WestPhal Gallery, call 215-895-0480 for info.

Essene Café, 719 S. 4th St., 215-928-3722. HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFT SHOW, Handmade ceramics, glass, woodwork, bags, clothing, etc. by local artists. Dec. 13, 3-7:30pm & Dec. 14, 11am-6pm.

Fabric Workshop and Museum, 1315 Cherry St., 5th floor, 215-568-1111. ON THE WALL, Wallpaper by the likes of Andy Warhol, Kiki Smith and Robert Gober, plus more. Runs through Feb. KORI NEWKIRK, Runs through Feb. 14. RN:, THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF THE NURSES' UNIFORM. Runs Oct. 3 through Feb. 14.

Fox Gallery, U of Penn, 205 South 34th St., 215-898-8374. CELESTIAL EVENT OF ZERO IMPORTANCE, Installations, Interventions, and Reactions, a group exhibition. Runs through Dec. 14.

Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th & Vine Sts., 215-686-5322. MIXED METROPOLITAN MEDIA III, a group show by local artists in the 2nd Floor Landing Gallery. Runs through Jan., call 215-686-5351 for more info. PATRIOT ART, An exhibition of the work of about 50 cartoonists against the USA PATRIOT act. Now through January, Mon-Wed., 9am-9pm, Thu. and Fri., 9am-6pm, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 1pm-5pm, free.

Gallery at Cedar Hollow, 2447 Yellow Springs Rd, Malvern, 610-640-ARTS. 12TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT BOUTIQUE SHOW, call for times.

Gallery of Fine Art, 201 S. State St., Newtown, 215-579-0050. FINE CRAFT SHOW, Featuring work from many prominent artists. Runs through Jan. 11.

Germantown Historical Society, 5501 Germantown Ave., 844-0514. FREE SPEECH, CIVIL RIGHTS & THE CONSTITUTION, Telling stories of activists and campaigners who exercised their constitutional rights. Runs through Dec. 2003.

Hagley Museum and Library, Route 141, Wilmington, DE, 302-658-2400. MACHINE, MONUMENT, AND METROPOLIS, Exhibit on the grandeur of train stations and New York's Pennsylvania Station. Runs through Jan. 2, 2005, call for times, $2-5.

Institute of Contemporary Art, Univ. of Penn., 36th & Walnut Sts., 215-898-7108; www.icaphila.org. TRACES OF FRIDAY, Exhibit exploring travel maps and postcards. Runs through Dec. 14. VIRGIL MARTI, Presents " The Flowers of Romance." Runs Sept. 4 to Dec. 14. GILLIAN WEARING, Presents her work " Mass Observation." Runs Sept. 4 to Dec. 14.

James A. Michener Art Museum, Union Square Location, Union Square, New Hope, PA, 215-340-9800. COMING HOME: IMPRESSIONISM TO MODERNIMS IN THE NEW HOPE ARTS COOMMUNITY, The opening exhibit of the new location of the James A. Michener Art Museum. Nov. 22 through Apr. 21, $4.95, senior citizens $3.95, students and children $2. DRAWING HOME: WORKS ON PAPER, Studies and sketches by some of Pennsylvania's impressionist artists. Through February, $4.95, $3.95 for seniors, $2 for students and children, free for members.

James Michener Art Museum, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown, 215-340-9800. THE GIFT OF GIVING II, Works by over 60 students from two area schools to be distributed to HIV and AIDS patients.Runs through Dec. 12, $6, senior citizens $5.50, students and children $3, free for members. ALAN MAGEE, Three decades of paintings, sculpture, and graphics. Runs Oct. 25-Jan. 25, call for times, $4.

Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk, 215-573-WRIT. STUDIO 2003, Collaborative works by members of Osvaldo Romberg's atelier. Runs through Dec. 19.

Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St., Bethlehem. ARTS, BOTANICALS AND CALLIGRAPHY, GOING TO SCHOOL IN EARLY BETHLEHEM. Exhibit examining work by students in Moravian schools of the 1700s. Runs through Jan. 4, 2004.

Langman Gallery, Willow Grove Park, Willow Grove, 215-657-8333. ART JEWELRT 2003, invitational jewelry show featuring Warren Alberian and Mary Aulde. Runs Dec. 1-31.

Liberty Place, 16th & Chestnut St. 102.9 WMGK CLASSIC ROCK ART SHOW, View and bid on original art, lithographs and hand-written lyrics from some of classic rock's greatest: David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Pete Townsend and more. Through Dec. 14, open during mall hours, free.

Library Company of Philadelphia, 1314 Locust St., 215-546-3181. RISKY BUSINESS, Winning and Losing in the Early American economy. New exhibit, runs through Dec. 2003.

Main Line Center of the Arts, Old Buck Rd. & Lancaster Ave., 525-0272. ANNUAL MEMBERS' EXPO, Runs through Jan. 3.

Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown, 215-345-0210. ANIMALS ON THE LOOSE:, A Mercer Menagerie. A variety of animal-related exhibits. Runs through January 4, 2004, Mon.-Sat., 10am-5pm, $6/adults, $2.50/children.

Montgomery County Guild of Professional Artists, 800 River Road, West Conshohocken, PA, 610-292-6048. HOLIDAY ART SHOW & SALE, Original works of art ranging from under $100 to $500. Runs through Jan. 15.

Moore College of Art & Design, 20th & the Pkwy., 215-568-4515. ROCHELLE LEVY: FIGURES IN MOTION, Runs through December 16, free.

Morris Arboretum of the Univ. of Penn. , 100 Northwestern Ave. (b/t Germantown & Stetson Aves.), Chestnut Hill, 247-5777. HOLIDAY GARDEN RAILWAY, Opens Nov. 28 and runs through Dec. 2003, 10am-4pm, free with regular admission. Call 215-247-5777 for more info.

Museum of American Glass, Wheaton Village, Rt. 55, Exit 26, Millville, NJ, (609) 825-6800. CREATIVE GLASS CENTER OF AMERICA: 1983-2003, Retrospective exhibition of over 200 pieces from the CGCA collection. Runs through January 4, 2004. 20/20 VISION, Juried exhibit of current work from over 100 Creative Glass Center of America fellows. Runs through Jan. 4, $8 / $5 students.

Old Pine Community Center, 401 Lombard St., 215-627-2493. ART THROUGH YOUNG EYES, Children's art exhibit. Fri., Dec. 12, 6-9pm only.

Paley Library Lecture Hall, Temple University, 13th & Montgomery. THE WAY WE LIVED: IMAGES PHILADELPHIA HOUSING AND REFORM 1890-1955, Runs through Dec. 31.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Broad & Cherry Sts., 215-972-7600. ANNUAL HOLIDAY PRINT SALE, Printmaking students offer their work for sale, all items under $100. Fri., Dec. 12, 5:30-8pm. AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS CELEBRATE COMMUNITY, From the permanent collection. Runs through Apr. 4. TIMES OF CHANGE 1913-1945, MASTERPIECES OF THE PERMANENT COLLECTION. Examining the introduction of modernism in America. Runs through April 4 2004.

Philadelphia International Airport, www.phl.org. SUSAN HAGEN: TREE CARPET PROJECT, Susan Hagen has created a sculptural project inspired by a 16th-17th century Persian Tree Carpet, runs through March 31 (on view in terminal B/C).

Philadelphia Java Company, 518 S. 4th St. MALADY/REMEDY AND LITERARY STORIES, paintings by Elizabeth Haidle. Runs through Jan. 2.

Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th & the Parkway, 215-684-7860. FRIDAY EVENING JAZZ: EDDIE GOMEZ & MARK KRAMER, Fri., Dec. 12, 5-8:45pm, free after museum admission. SHOCKING!, Brian Sanders' Junk presents theatrical dance, and a gallery talk will be given. Wed., Dec. 17, 5-8:45pm, free after museum admission. ROOKWOOD POTTERY, Runs through Jan. 2004. Call for more info. ELEGANT INNOVATIONS: AMERICAN ROOKWWOD POTTERY, 1880-1960, 140 pieces of some of America's finest art pottery. Through Feb. 8, Tue-Sun., 10am-5pm, Wed. and Fri., 10am-8:45pm, free with admission. AUTUMN, A video installation by Burt Barr, part of his "Four Seasons" Series. Through Jan. 25, Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm, Wed. and Fri., 10am-8:45pm, free with admission. MOUNTAIN DREAMS, Contemporary ceramics by Yoon Kwang-Cho. Runs through Dec. 31. POPULAR, POP & POST-POP, Color screenprints from 1930s to Now. Runs through Jan. 25. LEARNED LAMAS, The Teacher in Tibetan Art. Runs through Feb. 28. SCENES FROM THE SHAHNAMA, Runs through Dec. 31. LADIES' CHOICE, American Women's Fashions, 1950-1965. Runs through Feb. 28. INDIA'S MIDDLE GROUND, ART OF THE DECCAN. Runs through Feb. 4. SHOCKING!: THE ART AND FASHION OF ELSA SCHIAPARELLI, Runs through Jan. 4.

Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art, Congregation Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St., 215-627-6747. ASSIMILATIANA: CONSCIOUS CONSCIOUSNESS, Paintings and objects by NY artist, Cary Leibowitz. Runs through Apr. 2.

Philip & Muriel Berman Museum of Art, Ursinus College, Main St., Collegeville, 610-409-3500. CREATION: ART, IDENTITY, SPIRITUALITY, selections from the permanent collection. Runs through Apr. 9. CREATION:, ART, IDENTITY SPIRITUALITY; Selections from the Permanent Collection. Runs through Apr. 9. SUSAN SWINLAND, paintings, runs through Dec. 21, 10am-4pm Tues.-Thurs., noon-4:30pm Sat.-Sun, closed Mondays. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS, Recent paintings by Susan Swinand. Runs through Jan. 11.

Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton, NJ, 609-258-3788. THE CENTAUR'S SMILE, The Human Animal in Greek Art. Runs Oct. 11-Jan. 18, Tue.-Sun., call for times, free. RECENT ACQUISITIONS IN ASIAN ART, 1998-2003, Runs through Jan. 6. ARTS OF ASIA, works in the permanent collection. Runs through Jan. 6. ITALIAN RENAISSANCE CITY, Selections from Princeton University collections. Runs through Jan.11. PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM COLLECTION, Runs through Dec. 8, 2004.

QVC Studio Park, 1200 Wilson Drive, West Chester, 800-600-9900. TRAIN EXHIBIT, featuring courtesy of The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, runs though Dec. 31. Call 1800-600-9900 for more info.

Rosenbach Museum & Library, 2008 Delancey Place, 215-732-1600. ENCHANTED TABLEAUS, Nineteenth-Century photographs from the collection of Maurice Sendak. Runs through Jan. 4, museum admission $8 adults, $5 students and seniors, members and children under 5 free. DEVIL WITH A HAMMER IN HIS HAND: MONSTERS OF SAMUEL YELLIN, Runs through Feb. 29.

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Rd., 215-482-7300. SCHUYLKILL VALLEY REVISITED, a selection of works by Joseph Sweeney. Runs Dec. 14-Feb. 29; reception, Sun., Dec. 14, 3-5pm. E

Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7141 Germantown Ave., 215-248-9229. BEN CHACTER QUARTET, Performs with students in his Teen Jazz Workshop. Sat., Dec. 13, 8pm, $10-15. EYEDAZZLERS, The Two-century Romance of Navajo Weaving and Germantown Yarn. Runs Sept. 7 through Dec. 24.

Slought Foundation, 4017 Walnut St., 215-746-4239. COLTRANE, exhibition about the life and work of John Coltrane through archival material, accompanied by a concert series. Runs Nov. 15 through Jan. 15.

Sugar Mom's, 225 Church St., 925-8219. TRAVELING WARES HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW, Sat., Dec. 13, 1-7pm.

University City Arts League, 4226 Spruce St., 215-382-7811. IN-HOUSE CRAFT SHOW, Pottery, quilts, jewelry, stained glass, wearable art, and more. Runs through Dec. 21.

University of Pennsylvania, 36th & Locust Sts. MYTHIC VISIONS: YARN PAINTINGS OF A HUICHOL SHAMAN, opening Sat., Nov. 8, runs through March 31. Call 215-898-4015 for more information.

Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne, 610-688-3553. CRAFTFORMS 2003, National juried contemporary crafts exhibition. Runs Dec. 6-Jan. 21.

Wheaton Village, Rt. 55, exit 26, 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, NJ, 609-825-6800. FIBRE RICHE, An exhibit of fiber arts and the tradition behind them. Nov. 14-Mar. 31, free with admission.

Winterthur Museum & Gardens, Winterthur, DE, 302-888-4600. ICONS OF AMERICAN ART, Rockefeller Collection masterworks. Runs through Feb. 1.

Wistar Institute auditorium, 3601 Spruce St., 215-898-3700. THROUGH THE MICROSCOPE, Winners of a photography contest. Runs through Dec. 21.

Wood Turning Center, 512 Vine St., 215-923-8000. TURNING AROUND THE WORLD, Second annual holiday exhibition of turned crafts, wood sculpture, jewelry and treen ware. Through Jan. 3, Mon.-Fri., 10am-5pm, Sat., 12pm-5pm, free.

Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave., 215-247-0476. TENTH ANNUAL KIDS CARE EXHIBITION, Children from local schools create art for HIV and AIDS patients. Nov. 16-Dec. 21, Tues.-Sat., 10am-5pm, Sun., 1pm-5pm. $5, $3 for students and senior citizens, free for children under 12.