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City Lights
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In cooperation with Penn State’s colleges and local alumni groups, the Penn State Alumni Association is hosting a series of City Lights cultural events this spring. From a world-renowned Egyptologist to a finance expert to rising musicians, some of Penn State’s faculty and student stars will hit the road in early 2007 to present educational and entertaining programs for alumni and friends as part of the  City Lights program.

All City Lights events require pre-registration and most have minimal fees, with discounted fees for Alumni Association members and their guests. For more information, call 800-548-LION (5466), option 5, option 1.

Date	2007 Events Calendar
2/14 5:30– 9:00 p.m.	Philadelphia—The Franklin Institute   Tutankhamen and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs Join other Penn Staters for a Valentine’s Day dessert reception, aspecial tour of this highly anticipated exhibit, and presentation by Penn State’s world-renowed Egyptologist Donald Redford on the famous King Tut and life in ancient Egypt. Event is SOLD OUT. Add to wait list. Alumni members and their guests $45; non-members $55. MORE>>
2/21 6:00– 8:00 p.m.	New York City—Pfizer Pharmaceuticals City Lights Wall Street City Lights moves to Manhattan for a reception with the Smeal College of Business Dean James Thomas and Penn State Provost Rod Erickson. During the networking event, hear about future plans for our nationally ranked College of Business and get fresh insight into your investment personality and how it can affect your financial decisions from J. Randall Woolridge, the Goldman Sachs and Frank B. Smeal Endowed University Fellow and professor of finance. There is no fee, but pre-registration is required. Register MORE>>
2/24 10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.	Baltimore—National Aquarium Registration for this event is closed.  Please contact 814-865-LINK for ticket availability.  Escape with Penn Staters to the Aquarium for exotic exhibits and special activities. Early entry, special family activities, resumé reviews, and networking events will be part of this program. A free trip to St. Croix will be given away at this event. Members $18 and their children $10; non-members $28, children $12.50. MORE>>
3/3 6:30– 10:15 p.m.	Pittsburgh—Heinz Hall Penn State President’s Concert hosted by President Graham Spanier will feature a pre-concert reception highlighting the evening’s program and performances by the School of Music’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, Centre Dimensions jazz ensemble, and Philharmonic Orchestra. Ticket prices range from $35-$45 for the symphony concert, the special program, and reception. Alumni Association members and their guests have a discounted fee. Register here. MORE>>
4/17 6:00– 8:00 p.m.	Pittsburgh—Carnegie Science Center Penn State stars in a Buhl Planetarium event at the Carnegie Science Center. Dr. Dan Larson, dean of the Eberly College of Science, and faculty members from Penn State’s top-ranked astronomy department will present an eye-popping evening filled with latest research (in layman’s terms) on black holes, quasars, the search for extra-solar planets, the Swift satellite, and the latest discoveries from special telescopes. A reception is included. Members $25; non-members $35. Call 814-865-0511 or e-mail Sue Baker at scb10@psu.edu to register by April 16. Walkins are welcome.
5/5 5:30– 10:15 p.m.	Pittsburgh—Heinz Hall Penn State Night at the Pittsburgh Symphony will feature a pre-concert “Penn State Insiders” program and special reception. Part of the Mellon Grand Classics series, the symphony will perform Gershwin’s An American in Paris conducted by Principal Guest Conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier. The performance will include everything from jazz to taxi horns for a unique American take on the “City of Light.” Register here. Tickets range from $50-$80 for the Symphony, the special program and reception. Alumni Association members and their guests have a discounted fee. MORE>>
6/10 9:00 a.m. –6:30 p.m.	Philadelphia Area—Longwood Gardens Family Day for Penn Staters of all ages at the world’s premier horticultural display. Learn fun facts about Penn State’s own Arboretum while enjoying magnificent fountains, spectacular displays, 40 outdoor and indoor gardens (including a children’s garden) and four acres of conservatories. Enjoy a box lunch with Penn Staters before participating in walks, tours, and activities hosted by Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences faculty and expert alumni. Wind down and relax at an ice cream social serving Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream. Members $16 and their children $5; non-members $26 and their children $9.25. MORE>>