From Harvard to stardom and back again
On April 28, Harvard President Drew Faust will take part in “A Celebration of Harvard Artists,” marking the 25th anniversary of the University’s annual Arts First festival and Harvard’s ongoing commitment to supporting the study and practice of the arts across campus. The celebration, scheduled for 8:30 p.m. at Sanders Theatre, will feature poetry, spoken word, music, dance, and the visual arts. The event will welcome an eclectic ensemble of Harvard alumni including Courtney B. Vance ’82, Nick Britell ’03, Liz Leimkuhler ’15, and Damian Woetzel, M.P.A. ’07, along with members of both the Silk Road Ensemble and the Harvard Dance Project and other undergraduate performers. Additional information is available through the Office For the Arts. “The arts nurture curiosity and openness, challenge us to deepen our understanding of ourselves and of others, and to experience the world in new and different ways,” said Faust. “As we celebrate the enduring contributions of...