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Today Puccini on screen Visit Bryn Mawr Film Institute for a special screening of Puccini's opera Il Trittico, performed at Milan's famed La Scala Opera House. Italian for "The Triptych," Il Trittico comprises three one-act operas. The 2008 production is directed by Luco Ronconi and conducted by Riccardo Chailly. $25. 1 p.m. 824 W. Lancaster Ave. www.brynmawrfilm.org/emerging_opera.htm; 610-527-9898.
Today
Puccini on screen
Visit Bryn Mawr Film Institute for a special screening of Puccini's opera
Il Trittico
, performed at Milan's famed La Scala Opera House. Italian for "The Triptych," Il Trittico comprises three one-act operas. The 2008 production is directed by Luco Ronconi and conducted by Riccardo Chailly. $25. 1 p.m. 824 W. Lancaster Ave.
» READ MORE: www.brynmawrfilm.org/emerging_opera.htm
; 610-527-9898.
Tomorrow
Civil War tribute
Gather at Montgomery Cemetery to honor the Montgomery County natives who fought in the Civil War. Then visit the mausoleum of Gen. Winfield Hancock for an annual tribute to the Norristown hero. Free. 11 a.m. Cemetery at 1 Hartranft Ave., Norristown.
» READ MORE: www.hsmcpa.org
; 610-272-0297.
Wednesday
Refugee turned writer
Inspired by real-life experiences,
I Have Before Me a Remarkable Document Given to Me by a Young Lady from Rwanda
tells the story of a young refugee of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. 7:30 p.m. at People's Light & Theatre Company, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. $29 to $48. Through June 22; check for schedule.
» READ MORE: www.peopleslight.org
; 610-644-3500.
Thursday
Neil Simon play
Footlighters Theater opens
Rose's Dilemma
, a 2003 Neil Simon comedy about literary lovers. The play - Simon's 33d - was said to be inspired by the relationship between Dashiell Hammett and Lillian Hellman. $12. 8 p.m. Through June 15; check for other times. 58 Main Ave., Berwyn.
» READ MORE: www.footlighterstheater.com
; 610-296-9245.
Friday
Old photos
The "History of Haverford Photography" exhibition features photos that were acquired for instructional purposes at Haverford College in 1870. The work ranges from pictorial landscapes and portraits to conceptual and documentary photographs. WCC Art Gallery on the Haverford College campus, 370 Lancaster Ave. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 610-896-1000.
Saturday
Summer concert
The Valley Forge Chorus returns to Hedgerow Theatre for two performances. The a capella songfest - about the joys and trials of relationships - features "Sweet Georgia Brown," "Somewhere Over The Rainbow," "Come Fly With Me" and "Summertime." $10 to $20. Shows at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 64 Rose Valley Rd.; Media.
» READ MORE: www.valleyforgechorus.com
; 610-565-4211.
Multiple days
Indian Fest
Temple University's Ambler campus hosts Cherokee Festival, with native dancing, drumming and a children's tent. Musical entertainment includes Black Horse Butte Singers, White Buffalo Singers, and Terry Strongheart Onetribe Band. $3 to $7. Grounds open 10 a.m.; grand entry at noon. Today and tomorrow. 580 Meetinghouse Rd., Ambler.
» READ MORE: www.ambler.temple.edu
; 888-462-6253.
Plenty of antiques
Thirty-one antique dealers from across the country display their wares at the annual Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show. Featuring American and English furniture, metalware, folk art, quilts, porcelain, and other collectibles. Today and tomorrow. $10; proceeds benefit Brandywine River Museum Volunteers' Art Purchase Fund. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Routes 1 and 100, Chadds Ford.
» READ MORE: www.brandywinemuseum.org
; 610-388-2700.