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State of the Art: African American Poetry Today Panel Discussion
Boston University's Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center and the Poetry Society of America team up to celebrate the rich, wide-ranging voice of African-American poetry with a panel discussion. Panelists include a Pulitzer prize winner and several [...]nominees, the founders of the poetry group Cave Canem, and a former state poet laureate, among others. Cosponsored by the Boston Review and Cave Canem, the event honors the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. (GRS'55, Hon.'59) on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of his assassination.
Hosted by Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center and the Poetry Society of America on April 2, 2008.
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State of the Art: African American Poetry Today Poetry Reading
Boston University's Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center and the Poetry Society of America team up to celebrate the rich, wide-ranging voice of African-American poetry with an evenings of readings. Introduced by Boston's inaugural poet laureate [...]Sam Cornish, poets include a Pulitzer prize winner and several nominees and the founders of the poetry group Cave Canem, among many others. Cosponsored by the Boston Review and Cave Canem, the event honors the memory of Martin Luther King, Jr. (GRS'55, Hon.'59) on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of his assassination.
Hosted by Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center and the Poetry Society of America on April 2, 2008.
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Opera and Theater Director Francesca Zambello Discusses Her Life and Work
Francesca Zambello, an acclaimed director of opera and theater, speaks about her life, her career, and why she loves directing. Her talk marks the opening of an exhibition of the papers and memorabilia she has donated to the Howard Gotlieb Archival [...]Research Center.
Hosted by Friends of the Libraries of Boston University and Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center on February 4, 2008.
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Biographer Brian Kellow Talks About Ethel Merman
Brian Kellow, biographer and features editor of Opera News, discusses his passion for writing and for Broadway musicals as well as his latest book, Ethel Merman: A Life. He also shares his experiences working on biographies of other leading [...]performers, including American soprano Eileen Farrell and stage actor Richard Bennett and his family.
Hosted by Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center on December 5, 2007.
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An Evening with Jane Alexander and Ed Sherin
The Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center hosts an evening with one of the most distinguished couples in American theater: Jane Alexander, an award-winning actress and former chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, and Ed Sherin, renowned [...]director, producer, and actor. The American Repertory Theatre's Robert Brustein moderates Alexander and Sherin's discussion of their marriage, their careers, and the state of American theater.
Hosted by Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center on October 24, 2007.
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James Carroll: In Search of a Common Humanity
James Carroll, an author and a former Catholic chaplain at Boston University, searches for commonalities in several religions, cultures and ethnicities.
Hosted by The Luce Program in Scripture and Literary Arts and the Howard Gotlieb Archival [...]Research Center on December 5, 2006.
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The First Howard Gotlieb Lecture, featuring Lord Asa Briggs and Sir Alistair Horne
The Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center at Boston University presents the first Howard Gotlieb Lecture, marking what would have been Gotlieb's eightieth birthday. The occasion is a joint lecture and exhibition opening of two distinguished British [...]authors, Lord Asa Briggs and Sir Alistair Horne, whose papers are at the center.
Hosted by Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center on October 24, 2006.
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Brush with History: Letters Reflecting the Life and Career of Everett Raymond Kinstler
Portrait artist Everett Raymond Kinstler talks about his life and work at the opening of an exhibition of his letters, which he has donated to the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center at Boston University. Childhood friend Robert Brustein, [...]founding director of the American Repertory Theatre, and John Silber, BU president emeritus, offer their perspectives on the acclaimed artist.
Hosted by The Friends of the Libraries of Boston University on September 18, 2006.
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Dance Spotlight: Mark Morris Dance Group and Boston Ballet
Choreographer Mark Morris and Mikko Nissinen, artistic director of the Boston Ballet, offer a free preview at the Tsai Performance Center of Morris' newest work for the Boston Ballet. The evening includes a discussion and a short performance by [...]dancers from the Boston Ballet.
Hosted by Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center on February 21, 2006.
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