feldman@tle.DEC (Gary Feldman) (02/13/86)
Primarily for New Englanders:
In case any of you missed the article in the Boston Globe (this past
Tuesday), or elsewhere in the local gay media, next week Harvard &
Radcliffe are sponsoring a week-long "Festival of Life" to benefit the
Aids Action Committee and the New Englad Deaconess Hospital (I'm not
whether the latter refers to treatment or research). While there are
discussion groups Tue through Sat, most activities are more
entertainment than academic. The opening event will be Mon 17 Feb, and
is titled "Ovations -- Women United for AIDS Research & Care", and
features a large number of female celebreties (Joan Kennedy, Judy
Collins, Colleen Dewhurst, Nancy Marchand, and many others whom I'm
insulting by omitting). Other events include music (rock, jazz,
others), readings by Allen Ginsburg, a holography lecture/demonstation,
an original play ("Pilgrims", by Rodney Hudson), some movies (including
"Buddies"), children's day on Saturday, and a closing memorial service
on Sunday.
The really neat thing about this whole event (based on my reading of the
Globe's article) is that it is essentially the work of the University
community, and not that of activists. The Globe credited a Harvard
senior as being the primary force behind the event, while my schedule
indicates that it is being funded by a number of Harvard/Radcliffe
organizations. I personally find it very exciting when new people get
involved to this great an extent, and furthermore, when such staid
institutions as Harvard (albeit a liberal institution) give their name
and support to our cause.
Gary