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...rally, organized by a combination of Harvard and community groups, which call themselves the "350th Divestment Coalition," culminated in a candlelight march to the Charles River, where Harvard's 350th birthday bash had already begun...
...Gary Goshgarian's Exploring Language) and popular ones (Rolling Stone). It covers such categories as media talk (show biz, glitz), government lingo (lame duck, on the stump), business idioms (the fine print, three-martini lunch) and cocktail patter (networking, finger food, breaking the ice). The final exam: a mock bash at which students will knock down real cocktails, press the flesh and chat up guests...
...York Mayor Ed Koch, who is playing the role of host, says, "It's going to be the party of the century." Whereas the Bicentennial celebration ten years ago was a bit self-conscious and introspective, this year's 100th birthday bash for the statue is a no-holds-barred, check-your-inhibitions-at- the-door blowout. And who cares if the Lady's real birthday is not until October...
Such ceremonial splendors are the rage in some big-city precincts too, but simple food--or the illusion of it--is a new ideal from the country wedding to the metropolitan bash. "What people are in touch with is real fresh, friendly and simple food--fresh fruits and veggies, healthy foods nicely prepared," says David Christian, sales director for Gaper's Caterers in Chicago. Notes S. Alexander, catering director of New York City's Plaza hotel: "We had a very elegant wedding in June, where cost was no consideration, and we served a poultry item as the main course...
...those who have worked with him putting together the Crimson's big birthday bash see Stephenson's role a little differently. "If you want details Steve Stephenson is the man to see. He tackles the nitty-gritty details of the job," says Francis H. Burr '35, former senior fellow of the Corporation and one of the ceremony's chief organizers...