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Arts

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The Marriage Equality Cabaret 2/4, 8 p.m. The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street This musical and comedic variety show is not only right on campus, but benefits Freedom to Marry, an association in support of marriage equality. -------- True Stories Exhibition Now through 2/3, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Locks Gallery, 600 Washington Square South In the market for a free film that redefines the boundary between video art and documentary film?

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Artist Profile: Amanda Murphy

Name and Year: Amanda "Murf" Murphy, '12 Hometown: Philly, born and raised. Major: Fine Arts Medium of Choice: Film Street: Since you work in many mediums, how do you decide where to start — and what materials to use — for a project?

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Afternoon With Arts

Does your weekend procrastination calendar need a little more flair? Netflix addictions are so 2011, but we hear contemporary installations and quirky antique stores are the new pink.

by MEGAN RUBEN

Campus Gems: Antillean Couple

The most devoted couple on campus?

by LIN ZHENG

Strauss in the Open

Take a Saturday afternoon to hop on the 43 Bus and see four of Zoe Strauss’s photographic billboards. On your way, grab some tacos, ‘tiques and screen–printed tees.

by ELLIE LEVITT

Gettin' TAC-e

Quadramics, iNtuitons and PenNaatak of the Theater Arts Council want you for their upcoming spring shows. Check out how to get involved…and how to get drunk more theatrically.

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Bursar Me Diamonds

Not feeling as extraordinary as Teresa or Kim? One trip to the Penn bookstore and you can bursar your way to a zebra–striped housewife heaven. Despite what the Countess says, Street knows that (fake) money can buy you class.

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DIY: Real Housewife Lips

This article is a part of the the Fall 2011 Joke Issue: Real Housewives of 34th Street. Sure, botox removed years from that wrinkly old face of yours, but when it comes to facial expressions, versatility is key.

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Check Out The Fine Arts Senior Thesis Preview Show

Featuring: Tenaya Anue, Becky Bailey, Jillian Blackwell, Lynda Diane Brody, Alex Goree, Alexander Hovnanian, Connie Ko, Weiren Liu, Sayra López, Quintin Marcus, Amanda Murphy, Claire Niebergall, Jesse Rappaport, Alex Remnick, Sarah Shults, Elise Wrabetz, Allison Zuckerman Where: Charles Fine Arts Gallery When: Now through December 8 Gallery Hours: Monday through Friday 10am-5pm http://thesis2012.upennfinearts.com/ Need a preview of a preview?

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Informal Critique, Landscape Design, and Sigur Rós in Weekend Listings

Inni 12/2–3, Screenings at 7 and 9 pm Students $7 International House 3701 Chestnut Street Sometimes, for whatever reason, we just can’t see a band during their live tour.

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Artist Profile: Elise Wrabetz

[photospace] Name and Year: Elise Wrabetz, Senior 2012 Hometown: Havertown, PA Major: Fine Arts Medium of Choice: Photography Street: How did you become interested in photography?

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Day With(out) Art

In the pandemic's 30th year, HIV/AIDS still affects over 30,000 Philadelphians. Take action and mourn for those who have suffered by joining Philly in the Day With(out) Art.

by ELLIE LEVITT

Thank God It's (First) Friday: Preview 12/2

Listen up. These opening exhibits won't just help you cross a quirky gift or two off your Christmas list, they'll also open your ears to an assortment of live Philly jams.

by LIN ZHENG

Campus Gems: King Solomon Statue

Like most of the attendees of our fine institution, I have the secret desire to have myself immortalized in the form of a massive bronze statue.

by ISAAC KAPLAN

LISTINGS for the weekend of 11/17

Philly Photo Day Exhibit 11/10–26 Free Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, 1400 N.

by SHELLI GIMELSTEIN

DIY Cribs Style: Vinyl Bookends

Fear not, campus–dweller! If you’re feeling a little intimidated by our contest winner’s awesome–tastic room (see below), check out this vinyl bookend, cheap and easy to make in five quick steps.

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Artist Profile: Quintin Marcus

Name and Year: Quintin Marcus, 2012 Hometown: Philadelphia Major: Fine Arts, Concentration in Communicative Design Medium of Choice: Anything I need to create what’s in my head Website: http://quintinmarcus.com [photospace] Street: How did you get started in graphic design? Quintin Marcus: When I came to Penn, majoring in Fine Arts was the furthest thing from my mind.

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Cribs Contest Winner Makes Great Use Out of A Small Space

This College senior’s room is bursting with U2 paraphernalia, trinkets from world–traveling and some antique gems handed down from family members.

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Sip & Ponder

Eco–artist Susan Benarcik fills the Random Tea Room and Curiosity Shop in NoLibs with a plethora of pretty trinkets.

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Arts Listings, November 11-onwards

If only we had listings for Veterans Day.

by SHELLI GIMELSTEIN

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