The Philomathean Art Gallery presents

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
A solo exhibition featuring the work of Artie Vierkant

Opening Reception
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
7:30 PM

Come celebrate the opening of this aptly-titled exhibition with a reception on the artist’s birthday. Refreshments will be provided.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY will be on display in the Philomathean Society Art Gallery until 7 October, 2008.

For more on the artist, visit www.artievierkant.com

THE SHOEMAKER’S HOLIDAY
An Elizabethan comedy by Thomas Dekker, presented by the Philomathean Society in the Botanical Gardens of the University May 15th, 16th, and 17th, 1912.

We haven’t found a synopsis, but it seemed to involve some great moustaches.

STARRING:
R.T. Bonsall as Sir Hugh Lacy
A.C. Hopkins as Sir Roger Oately
G.W. Rowley as Lacy, otherwise Hans
W.D. Shelly as Simon Eyre, the shoemaker
E.L. Hargett as Hodge
C.C. Butterworth as Firk
W.H. Trumbauer as Margery
W.F. Clinger as Jane
R.G. Adams as Ralph
A.L. Arnold as Dodger
W.G. Arnold as Rose
G.L. Arnhold as Sybil
D.R. Jones as Boy
L.F. Sanville as Master Hammon
L.A. Sylvester as Serving Man
H.D. Learned as the King

F.A. Child and J. Dolman, Directors.
W.M. Crowe, Stage Manager
S.L. Shanaman, Play Committee Chair

Spring 2010 | Philomel

…can be found here:
Be a Realist: Demand the Impossible!

Contents:
Karolina Ensor
Where the Wild Things Are Freudian

Leo Genji Amino
Collection of Poems

Sam Bieler Φ
Nation At War

Nantina Vgontzas
Linnaeus

Anne Huang
Variability of Play Experience in ‘Hamlet’ and ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

Leo Genji Amino
Ironical (Critical) Exercise

Andrew Kincaid Φ
The Black Flag Republic:
The Pirate Anti-Nation as a Critique of the Modern World

Editor-in-chief: Aro Velmet Φ (SAS ‘10)

Fall 2009 | Philomel

…can be found here:
Past Conceptions of the Future

Contents:

Michael Tague
H.G. Wells and the Failure of Memory

Peter Manda
Finance in the Inner City

Sam Bieler Φ
The Face of War

Paul Mitchell Φ
Dreams of a Totalitarian Tomorrow

Fernanda Dobal
1984

Joshua Matz Φ
Re-Conceiving Transcendentalism:
Emerson, Parker, Brownson and Visions of Social Reform

Rivka Fogel
the mark

Ross Lipton
Of Gods and Glaciers

Editor-in-chief: Emily Kern Φ (SAS ‘12)

…can be found here:
“Civilization: Barbarians at the Gate?”

Contents:
Ann Marie Meehan
Cell H2 O

Philip Rocco Φ
Excerpts from Civilization

Lily Rogath
Pseudolus: A Critique of the Social Institution of Slavery

Allison Zuckerman
Beasts of Burden: Collapse of the Bridge &
Beasts of Burden: Collapse of the Housing Industry

Devon Andersen
On ‘Waiting for the Barbarians’ and the Imperial Fear of Domination

John Xi Lui Donne: (Translated by David Marcou Φ)
The Flea on a Chicken

Kojo Minta Φ
‘God of Battles’: The Genesis of British Crusade Ideology in the Great War

V. Ulea (Vera Zubarev)
Civilization & Nature in ‘Australia’

Ward A. Bungalow Φ
An Irreducible Minimum of Meaning

Editor-in-chief: Martyn Rush Φ (SAS ‘09)

8 PM, 22 March, 2010 | 4th floor College Hall

I know you’ve all been waiting with bated breath. The theme of this year’s three part film series is Bizarre Biographies, and on the 22nd, we will be showing the second film in the trio.

The Philm we will be watching is a movie from the Philippines made in 1977 called Mababangong Bangungot or Perfumed Nightmare–a  ”semi-autobiographical fable about a Filipino named Kidlat Tahimik and his awakening to, and reaction against American cultural colonialism.”

Also, there will be phood!

Sic itur ad Tagalog with English voiceover.

1 PM, 28 March 2009 | Perelman Quadrangle

It’s Philo Human Chess! To help make this event as fun and entertaining as possible, please consider the following:

1) You are strongly encouraged to bring your own costumes, weapons, and affects! “Costume” is a loose term– anything you can do to look even a little more chess-piece-like qualifies. We will provide a bunch of plastic and cardboard swords and shields and some other things, but due to a very limited budget, we will not have enough stuff to fully dress or arm most pieces. Therefore, while you should definitely still come if you can’t bring your own things, you will be most prepared if you also bring your own affects.

2) Unlike most chess games, these games will be much more about the pieces than the players. Pieces should always be taunting each other, taunting the opposing player, shouting insults, brandishing weapons, etc. Actual confrontations between pieces should be dramatic (though the rules of chess dictate a pre-determined winner, of course). I’m told some participants are preparing lists of Shakespearean insults to shout across the board– this kind of preparation is highly encouraged. Also, the games will move more quickly than usual chess games so the pieces stay entertained. That said, players should absolutely play to win!

3) We already have a bunch of materials, but any donations would be much appreciated and would allow us to make more stuff and thereby improve the overall experience. Any plastic weapons, costume parts (loose term!), artistic materials, etc. would greatly help.

Presented by the great and glorious Dictaphones and Leather Bags Committee.

6 PM, 31 October, 2009 | 4th floor College Hall

Once upon a six o’clock dreary,
While I pondered weak and weary
Over many quaint and curious volumes of forgotten lore,
While I pondered, nearly napping
Suddenly there came a tapping
As of someone gently chanting
Chanting at dear Philo’s door.

Tis the Vespertil, I shouted
This it is, and so much more!

Sic itur ad let’s have a good showing for the old boy’s 200th.

1 PM, 3 April, 2010 | Perelman Quadrangle

In the spring of 2009, an epic fight took place on Perelman Quad. On Saturday April 3rd battle was joined yet again.
It’s…PHILO HUMAN CHESS 2010.

Come dressed as you wish to be seen. Assorted weaponry, including but not limited to a long pole used to open windows, a battle vacuum, and 2/3 of a croquet set, will be on hand. Chalking party begins on Perelman at 11 AM.

Brought to you by the one and only Narwhals (Ocean Commotion) Committee.