Diversions
© 2007 Philadelphia Gay News

PGN Pick
See “Disney’s High School Musical” at Kimmel’s Academy of Music through July 22, 260 S. Broad St. Disney Theatrical Productions presents the irresistible story of two teenagers who try to navigate the tricky currents of peer pressure to follow their dream and score the leads in the big school show. The production, which will feature a new cast of talented theatrical performers, will include all of the favorite characters and songs from the movie, plus two new songs written especially for the stage. For more information, see www.kimmelcenter.org or call (215) 790-5847.

Theater
“Carousel”
The Walnut Street Theater presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s heavenly musical masterpiece through July 15, 825 Walnut St.; (215) 574-3550.

“Disney’s High School Musical”
Kimmel’s Academy of Music presents the irresistible story of two teenagers who try to navigate the tricky currents of peer pressure to follow their dream and score the leads in the big school show through July 22, 240 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.

“Manuscript”
The Langhorne Players present the story of three friends and a dangerous journey that will quickly change everyone’s lives through July 21 at the Historic Spring Garden Mill in Tyler State Park, 101 Swamp Road, Newtown; (215) 860-0818.

“Measure for Measure”
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents William Shakespeare’s complex and compelling tale of polar opposites through July 29 at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave., Madison; (973) 408-5600.

“Menopause The Musical”
Society Hill Playhouse presents a hilarious celebration of women and “The Change” Wednesdays through Sundays indefinitely at 507 S. Eighth St.; (215) 923-0210.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents a 90-minute version of the bard’s most popular and delightful comedy through July 22 at the Greek Theater, 2 Convent Road, Morris Township; (973) 408-5600.

“Once on This Island”
Theatre Horizon presents the tale of a poor peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with a boy from a wealthy family through July 15 at Upper Merion Middle School, 450 Keebler Road, King of Prussia; (610) 283-2230.

“Third Annual Spark Festival Showcase”
The Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia presents its third small theater festival through July 15 at the Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St.; (215) 413-7150.

Music classical
Summer Organ Series: Sean Jackson
The Kimmel Center presents the former organist and director of Cathedral Concerts at New York City’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the rich sounds of the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ at 7 p.m. July 18 at Kimmel’s Verizon Hall, 260 S. Broad St.; (215) 790-5847.

East Meets West
The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Western and Chinese classical performers featuring pianist Lang Lang and conductor Long Yu at 8 p.m. July 18 and Japanese violinist Midori performing Tchaikovsky at 8 p.m. July 19 at the Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Ave.; (215) 893-1999.

Music other
Blues Concert featuring E.G. Knight
Longwood Gardens presents a rollicking evening of blues at 7:30 p.m. July 13, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square; (610) 388-1000.

Dolores O’Riordan
The Cranberries singer goes solo at 8 p.m. July 13 at the Fillmore at TLA, 334 South St.; (215) 922-1011.

Steph Hayes & The Good Problems
The local out girl-powered alt-rock group opens for Michelle Malone at 7:30 p.m. July 13 at Tin Angel, 20 S. Second St.; (215) 928-0770.

The Boy Bathing
The New York-based alternative rock group performs at 9:30 p.m. July 13 at the Mill Creek Tavern, 4200 Chester Ave.; (215) 222-1255.

Bluegrass Concert featuring Straight Drive
Longwood Gardens presents a concert in the first generation tradition of bluegrass at 7:30 p.m.July 17, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square; (610) 388-1000.

Clay Aiken
The American Idol star performs at 8 p.m. July 17 at the Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Ave.; (215) 893-1999.

THE BOYS OF SUMMER: See Eric Himan and Marc Silver as summer tours for the out singer/songwriters intersect at 8 p.m. July 17 at the World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St. Himan is touring the country behind his recently released “There’s Gotta Be Something” EP and Silver is working Pennsylvania venues in support of his “Stonethrowers” album. For more information see www.erichiman.com, www.marcsilvermusic.com, or call (215) 222-1710. Eric Himan Photo: Liz Liguori

Eric Himan with special guest Marc Silver
The out singer/ songwriters team up to perform at 8 p.m. July 17 at the World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St.; (215) 222-1710.

Opera
“Thais”
The Delaware Valley Opera Company presents Massenet’s operetta fully staged at 2:30 p.m. July 15 at the Garden Church, 82 N. Landsdowne Ave.; (215) 224-0257.

The Pirates of Penzance
Haddonfield Plays & Players presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera July 19-Aug. 18, 957 East Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield; (856) 429-8139.

Exhibits
“Abundance”
The Schuylkill Gallery at Sherman Mills presents an environment of sewn and knitted walls, various small sculptures and videos by Carole Loeffler through July 29, 3510 Scotts Lane; (215) 287-9963.

“Different Strokes”
Hunterdon County artist Mike Mann presents his newest collection of watercolor and acrylic paintings through July 23 at Marcella Nord Italian Restaurant, 7 E. Ferry St., New Hope; (609) 397-0632.

“Fire & Ice”
The James A. Michener Art Museum presents Marine Corps combat art from Afghanistan and Iraq through Oct. 21, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; (215) 340-9800.

“From the Sea and the Cities”
The Artesano Gallery presents an exhibition of paintings from Venezuelan artist Abraham Gustin through July 15, 4446 Cresson St.; (215) 483-9273.

“The Garden Railway: 10-Year Anniversary”
The Morris Arboretum presents replicas of some of our country’s original railroad stations including Gettysburg, where Lincoln arrived to deliver the Gettysburg Address, through Oct. 8, 100 Northwestern Ave., Chestnut Hill; (215) 247-5777.

“Hagley at Fifty: Exploding with History”
The Hagley Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary with a retrospective exhibit looking at Hagley’s evolution from an abandoned gunpowder mill to a museum and research library, on view through Dec. 31, Hagley Road, Wilmington, Del.; (302) 658-2400.

“In The Beginning”
The Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art presents a collection of paintings by Joshua Meyer through Aug. 10, 615 N. Broad St.; (215) 627-6747.

“Norman Rockwell: The Artist Behind the Image”
Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia presents an exhibition exploring the artistry of Norman Rockwell’s “Saturday Evening Post” covers and his place in American illustration through Sept. 2, 15 S. Seventh St.; (215) 685-4830.

“Old Head Young Head”
CEREALART at the Project Room presents work by two Philadelphia artists capturing the city’s grittiness through Aug. 31, 149 N. Third St.; (215) 627-5060.

“The Outdoor Sculpture Program”
The Michener Art Museum presents stone carvings by Roger Loos July 14-Oct. 21, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; (215) 340-9800.

“Puppies are Biodegradable”
The F.U.E.L. Collection presents an exhibition of original art created to raise awareness of the deplorable conditions facing thousands of dogs in Pennsylvania’s puppy mills through July 30, 249 Arch St.; (215) 592-8400.

“Out Loud and Proud”
The William Way Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center presents the work of over 30 local GLBT artists that span the generations through July 30, 1315 Spruce St.; (215) 732-2220.

“Soldier”
The James A. Michener Art Museum presents photographer Suzanne Opton’s exhibit of portraits of military men and women shortly after each soldier’s return from Iraq or Afghanistan through Oct. 21, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown; (215) 340-9800.

“Style Tribes v5.0”
The MYX Gallery in Old City presents an exhibit examining how the visual language of clothing makes us and our peers instantly recognizable to each other in today’s transient and global world through July 27, 110 Church St.; (215) 923-1415.

“Tibetan Ritual Arts”
The Philadelphia Museum of Art presents an exhibition of rarely seen Tibetan-Buddhist ritual images and implements through Nov. 30, 26th St. and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.; (215) 763-8100.

“Trompe L’Oeil: The Art of Illusion”
The Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College brings together the work of 14 leading contemporary still-life painters whose compositions meld traditional with abstract imagery in fresh and imaginative ways through July 29, 601 E. Main St., Collegeville; (610) 409-3500.

“Ukrainian Riches”
Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center features a variety of costumes, woodcarvings, pottery, jewelry and weavings brought from different regions in the Ukraine through Aug. 31, 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, N.J.; (800) 998-4552.

“The Wonderful World of Radio”
Atwater Kent Museum of Philadelphia presents an exhibition of radios, a major product of the Philadelphia region in the first half of the 20th century, with early radio broadcasts to listen to, through Sept. 16, 15 S. Seventh St.; (215) 685-4830.

“Yes, This is New Jersey”
This exhibition of landscape paintings by Joe Kazimierczyk will be presented at Bell’s Tavern through Aug. 2, 183 N. Union St., Lambertville, N.J.; (609) 419-5590.

Dance
Taylor 2
Longwood Gardens presents the athletic and humorous modern dace favorite at 7:30 July 14, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square; (610) 388-1000.

Books
Owen Egerton
The author of “How Best to Avoid Dying” hosts a reading at 6 p.m. July 19 at Robin’s Bookstore, 108 S. 13th St.; (215) 735-9600.

Farley Granger
The author of “Include Me Out: My Life from Goldwyn to Broadway” hosts a reading at 5:30 p.m. July 19 at Giovanni’s Room, 345 S. 12th St.; (215) 923-2960.

Etc.
Zach Toczynski
The ultra-funny gay comedian performs at 8 p.m. July 13 at Rainbow Mountain Resort, 210 Mount Nebo Road, East Stroudsburg; (570) 223-8484.

Wayne Brady
The multi-talented comedian performs at 9 p.m. July 13 at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Music Box, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City; (609) 317-1000.

Clark Park People’s Flea Market
Nearly 75 vendors will be set up beneath the park’s canopy, selling antiques, collectibles, household wares, ethnic crafts, jewelry and food at 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 14, Chester Avenue and 43rd Street; (215) 387-0919.

Gay Men’s Health Forum: Alternative Medicine
The William Way Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center hosts a health forum on alternative medicine featuring speakers who are experts in the fields of massage, yoga, herbal medicine, chiropractics, and acupuncture from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. July 14, 1315 Spruce St.; (215) 732-2220.

Mirakle Whip
Hotel Obligado artists offer an intensive workshop in physical theatre and ensemble creation 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 14-15 at the Academy of Vocal Arts, 1920 Spruce St.; robin@hotelobligado.org.

Afro Acid Philly
DJ Pierre hosts his first-ever Philadelphia performance as he prepares to release his long-awaited album “Afro Acid Project” at 9 p.m.-6 a.m. July 14 at Isada Gallery (a.k.a. 33Twenty), 3320 Collins St.; (215) 425-048.

Itty Bitty Titty Committee Official After-Party
TLBTB Productions presents the after-party for the Gay and Lesbian Film Festival flick “Itty Bitty Titty Committee,” bringing the hottest women in Philly together with top female DJs at 9 p.m.-2 a.m. July 14 at TPDS, 114 S. 12th St,; (215) 873-0400.

Bingo-A-Go-Go
Delaware Pride, AIDS Delaware, Rainbow Chorale and the Metropolitan Community Church present a joint fundraiser at 6 p.m. July 15 at the Cranston Heights Firehall, 3306 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington; (302) 652-6776.

Bear Bash
The Philadelphia International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival sponsors an after-party for the “Bears” documentary 11 p.m.-2 a.m. July 18 at The Bike Stop, 206 S. Quince St.; (215) 627-1662.