March 15, 2001

HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES

The man behind the Dame
Barry Humphries speaks about the genesis of his alter-ego, Dame Edna Everage, the mauve-haired, gladiola-flinging megastar currently holding court at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston.

A Design School exhibit with an edge
A collaboration between four professors and 21 students at the Design School, as well as a complementary team from the Department of Music, has transformed the lobby of Gund Hall into a moving and experiential exhibit.

Sellars '80 is Arts First medalist

Harvard kicks off its Black Arts Festival
Theater, dance, music, and film will converge at the University this weekend for the Fourth Annual Harvard Black Arts Festival.

A different direction
Exhibit of Latin American art holds surprises at every turn

Life study The culmination of a week honoring Henry Brant, America's foremost compser of spatial music, takes place at Sanders Theatre on Friday, March 16, at 8 p.m., with a concert by the Harvard Wind Ensemble. The 90-year-old Brant, who has been celebrated throughout the area this week, will share conducting responsibilities with Director of Bands Tom Everett. Brant chose the evening's program, which includes several of his major works from the past 50 years. Brant (right) and Everett work over some of the score during a rehearsal for the event. (Staff photo by Justin Ide)

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