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...indispensable man to turn America's foes into friends. Henry Kissinger may try to brush the subject aside-"Foreign policy is not conducted in relation to Watergate" -but Nixon knows that a successful tour of the Middle East, splendidly covered by American television, will be a diplomatic extravaganza that will, at least temporarily, divert attention from the impeachment proceedings...
Steve Hefling has a varied selection for his Grad Chorale: Purcell, Brahms, and Yannatos. If you don't see him conduct then, be sure to go to the Lowell House 1812 Overture extravaganza on Sunday. Cast of thousands, chorus, orchestra, guns (courtesy of the Chief), and bells. The only place in the western hemisphere for an authentic performance of the piece (the only set of Russian bells, so I'm told). Rehearsal, 2:00 (strings needed, always); performance...
...great irony in the production of the movie. In his novel, F.S. Fitzgerald removes the facade of wealth by portraying how it can corrupt morals, foster waste and breed human carelessness. Absurd how his admonishment to "beware the American dream" is so carelessly discarded by the makers of this extravaganza. I question if they did indeed read the book...
Invisible Codes. Not all the extravaganza making is going on at the stadium. The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce has commissioned Sculptor Mike Matoba to produce a life-sized bronze bust of Aaron that will eventually be placed outside the Braves' offices at the stadium. A local advertising company has spent $20,000 to plaster the city with 200 full-color billboards depicting Aaron in full swing, with Babe Ruth's face hovering in the background. The mayor and Governor, of course, are planning to be on hand to honor Aaron, and even the Federal Communications Commission in Washington...
NATIONAL THEATER/Boston Center for the Arts--Vaughan Williams opera Riders to the Sea; William Walton's extravaganza The Bear. Thursday and Saturday, February 14 and 16, 8 p.m. Call 542-0308 for tickets...