a minute can be a long time
Wednesday noontimes during the summer at the University of Pennsylvania mean only one thing: It's time for a 60-second lecture!This popular series pits faculty against the clock to see if they can communicate their message to a supportive audience in one silly little minute. Fronted by a half hour of live music and followed by a free lunch, this is one of the most curious and quirky ways to spend a little time in the Philly midday sun.
From the meaning of time to the meaning of American democracy to the meaning of "The Planet of the Apes," this summer's series was a prompt success. My favorite moment, though, was a lovely singer who strummed her acoustic guitar and sang a wonderful bluesy rendition of the song, "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?"
"philadelphia today" is provided by anthony risser (divinestra.com)
All photographs copyright Anthony Risser, 2001.
29 July 2001: "green on a gray day"
27 July 2001: "double fantasy"
24 July 2001: "now is the coffee of our fair pleasure, made glorious froth"
22 July 2001: "the coast of mosaic reflection"
20 July 2001: "keeping the world safe for the grayscale"
19 July 2001: "let's make lots of money"
15 July 2001:"what if georgia o'keeffe had come to town?"
14 July 2001: "bleu, blanc, et rouge"
12 July 2001: "skyscraper rising"
10 July 2001: "all you need is love is all you need"
08 July 2001: "a dress at adresse"
01 July 2001: "Philadelphia Muses"
30 June 2001: "Rational Exuberance (Extra Pulls of Espresso)"
26 June 2001: "Tuesday in the Square With Tony"
24 June 2001: "My Wonderful Block (2000 Block of Delancey Place)"
16 June 2001: "The Brides of Rittenhouse Square"
07 June 2001: "Washington Square"
03 June 2001: "Decay and Growth (The View from the R2)"
