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When a performer is a standard bearer and larger than life in his or her field, it's hard to escape knowing who that person is, even if you only have a passing interest in his or her art. This Phillyist isn't particularly interested in cinema or dramatic theater, for example, but still knows who Orson Welles and John Barrymore are, if only vaguely. Similarly, one cannot be familiar even in passing with modern dance and not have a clue about, and probably even an opinion on, Martha Graham. She, along with the likes of Isadora Duncan (you know, the one with the scarves) and Ruth St. Denis, is credited with laying the foundation for a dance revolution in America, and the world's been reaping the benefits ever since.

us to write two papers on our historical figure of choice. I wasn't cheating the system or anything.)

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Fun around town, for $10 or less: Turbo Tabla: "Egyptian percussionist Karim Nagi's Turbo Tabla combines the spontaneity of a live drummer with the stylistic intensity of a DJ." Free at 9:30 PM on the Plaza Stage at the Kimmel (260 S. Broad). SE7EN HEADS: Philly's own SE7EN HEADS with Omegalord and Last Day Dying at The Troc(1003 Arch Street). 8:30 PM. $7 (21+) Impossible Dreams: Andrew's Video Vault presents back to back screenings of Orson Welles' Chimes at Midnight and Don Quixote de Orson Welles. Free at the Rotunda (4014 Walnut Street), beginning at 8PM. Got a frugal tip? Don't be stingy! Send it here and share the wealth!

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By Daniel J. Linehan