Arts Calendar

Highlight

Parons Dance/Annenberg Center
Parsons Dance returns to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts for 4 performances October 16-18. David Parsons, once a celebrated dancer with Paul Taylor, has emerged as a major American dance-maker, recognized for his accessible, high energy works that are filled with humor, creative partnering, and sensuality. Parsons has created contemporary classics that have found their way into the repertory of many other companies. Presented by Dance Affiliates and Penn Presents in the Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut Street, West Philadelphia.

October 10 - 17

Brandywine Baroque opens a new season with music for trumpet and voice by Scarlatti, Handel, Corelli & Bach. "With Festive Voice" is October 11, 8pm at The Barn at Flintwoods, Wilmington and October 12, 3pm, St. Peter's Church, Lewes, DE.

On display at Temple Gallery is "Volume Attempts: The Space of Books," an exhibition of and about books, exploring the conceptual and literal spaces of books that present or represent artistic effort, through October 25, 259 N. Third Street, Philadelphia.

Delaware Theatre Company kicks off its 30th season with Athol Fugard's drama "Master Harold... and the Boys," October 15 through November 2, 200 Water Street, Wilmington, DE.

Design Philadelphia is October 16-22, in conjunction with National Design Week, with over 90 events scheduled including lectures, parties, studio tours, workshops and exhibitions spotlighting all things design from architecture, interior design, fashion and more at various galleries and art institutions in Philadelphia.

Center City Gallery Night is October 17 from 5-8pm with an evening of special exhibitions and complimentary cocktail receptions.