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January 2006 Events

Educating the Youth of Pennsylvania: Schooling and Society in Colonial Philadelphia: An Exhibition of Books, Manuscripts, and Contemporary Artifacts
January 17, 2006 - May 31, 2006
Van Pelt - Dietrich Library Center, Rosenwald Gallery, 6th floor

A multi-media website, printed catalogue, and a series of public programs will accompany this exhibit on the history and present state of higher education in America.

Institute of Contemporary Art Project Space: Brian Tolle
January 21 - March 26, 2006
118 South 36th Street

New York-based artist Brian Tolle is creating a special installation commemorating Benjamin Franklin. For this exhibit, Tolle will work with area historical archives and fabricators to create new work. See the ICA website for related events being held from January through March.

"7-up on Ben"
Tuesday, January 17
6:00 PM at the Kelly Writers House
Join us for a freewheeling, wide-ranging discussion of Benjamin Franklin, Kelly Writers House-style: seven members of the Writers House and Penn communities, talking for seven minutes each, on what Franklin means to them. Guaranteed to provide new - and surprising! - perspectives on Penn's famous founder.

Ben’s Birthday Bash-- across the country
January 17, 2006
The Global Alumni Network is encouraging alumni & clubs to celebrate the 300th with a birthday party.

Ambassador Franklin in London
January 28, 2006
Music Department Presentation
Irvine Auditorium
34th and Spruce Streets

Join Philadelphia baroque orchestra Tempesta di Mare for a selection of music Franklin would have heard when he frequented the concert halls of London. Handel, Arne, and Boyce are among those included this program, which spotlights a vital but as yet unexplored element of Franklin’s cultural experience and inspiration.

Benjamin Franklin Press of the University of Pennsylvania
A partnership of the Kelly Writers House, the Special Collections/Rare Books Division of the Library, and the Department of Fine Arts in the School of Design.

Start the Presses! The Benjamin Franklin Press, consisting of two old-style letter-presses that function as Ben Franklin's presses did, will come to life this spring, offering students and faculty the opportunity to simulate Franklin’s printing process. Spring semester classes are open to undergraduates and graduate students. Look for a series of events—open to the public—that will feature the press at work.