In this issue:

• Director's Notes
• Message from Allison

News

• Featured Member Posting: Assistant to TV Literary Agent (Paradigm Talent Agency) - LA
• The 2015 Harvardwood Writers Competition submission period has opened - Deadline July 31st
• Harvardwood kicks off the summer in Los Angeles with...
  • Saturday, June 6th - Harvardwood Helps on National Trails Day
  • Sunday, June 7th - Harvardwood Summer Internship Program Kickoff
  • Monday, June 8th - Harvardwood Seminar Series: Women in TV Comedy
• Feature YOUR company product, service, and gift certificates in our inaugural Summer Silent Auction
• Harvardwood participates in Harvard's Global Networking Night worldwide - June 22nd
• Summer interns, sign up for the Harvardwood Summer Internship Program

Features

• Harvardwood Artist Showcase: Laura Parker | Actress, Writer, & Director
• Industry Successes (with a special update from our Harvardwood Heroes)
• New Members' Welcome
• Profile: Claudia Weill '69 (Theater, Film, & TV Director, Girlfriends, thirtysomething, The Belle of Belfast)

Calendar & Notes

• Calendar
• Congratulations to the Harvard Class of 2015

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Director's Notes

I had a blast celebrating Harvard University's Class of 2015 last week in Cambridge, where I headed for my own 10-year reunion. The Harvardwood Reunion Mixer was also wonderful—it was great to see so many Harvardwood folks from around the world in the same place! And good news, grads: to celebrate the Harvard Class of 2015, we are offering a membership discount to you until June 15th.

Now that summer's here, Harvardwood is gearing up for our first Summer Silent Auction to be held next month. If you have any auction items (product, item, service, or gift certificate) to donate, please do so—after all, it's 100% tax-deductible! And the auction proceeds will go toward invaluable Harvardwood programs such as the Harvardwood Heroes grants. In fact, if you read on, you'll get the update from our current Harvardwood Heroes, who inspire us with their arts-related community service!

— Dona

Message from Allison

Happy June!! Gearing up for summer reading — check out these hilarious books (and DVD) by the panelists in next Monday’s Comedy Writers panel (and please support Harvardwood when you shop on Amazon):

— Allison

Featured Member Posting: Assistant to TV Literary Agent (Paradigm Talent Agency) - LA

Paradigm Talent Agency is seeking candidates to assist a television literary agent in all day to day activities. Individuals must be hard working, enthusiastic, and eager to learn with a passion for television. Candidates must be able to thrive in a high volume, fast-paced environment. 

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Rolling calls
• Logging submissions
• Writing script coverage
• Managing multiple calendars
• Making travel arrangements
• Tracking client payments

Qualifications:

• One year previous assistant experience in an agency or at a network
• Excellent computer skills including, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Apply Here

The 2015 Harvardwood Writers Competition submission period has opened - Deadline July 31st

Started in 2006, the Harvardwood Writers Competition (HWC) was created to give emerging Harvard writers the opportunity to gain industry exposure and to recognize superior work. The contest includes the following three categories: 1) Feature screenplays (90 - 120 pp., all genres); 2) Television pilots (30-min and 60-min, all genres); and 3) Shorts (30-min maximum, no minimum). This year's submission deadline will be FRIDAY, July 31st, at 11:59pm PT. Scripts will be evaluated by industry professionals, and first-place winners in each category will receive a cash award and free admission to the 2015-2016 Harvardwood Writers Program.

Learn more about the HWC and submit your script!

Harvardwood kicks off the summer in Los Angeles with...

Saturday, June 6th - Harvardwood Helps on National Trails Day

Last year's Harvardwood Helps event on National Trails Day was a big hit, so we're doing it again! Join Harvardwood Helps and Americans across the country for National Trails Day, a nationwide event to build and restore hiking trails. Please RSVP below so we know to expect you on Saturday morning.

Bring gloves, sunscreen, water, and a snack. Tools will be provided. There is usually a short hike to the work sites, generally less than a mile. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. RSVP HERE.

Sunday, June 7th - Harvardwood Summer Internship Program Kickoff

Join Harvard College students spending their summer in Los Angeles for internships in the arts, media, and entertainment, as they are introduced to the Harvardwood Summer Internship Program with Program Director Amit Samuel. They'll be getting together at The Last Bookstore for the #HSIP2015 Kickoff, before heading to Guisados for some tasty tacos. (Students: If you signed up for HSIP this summer, you will receive a personal email about this orientation event.)

Monday, June 8th - Harvardwood Seminar Series: Women in TV Comedy

The next installment of the Harvardwood Seminar Series is this June 8th event, Women in TV Comedy. Our phenomenal guest panelists are Megan Amram '10 (Silicon Valley, Parks & Rec, Science for Her), Colleen McGuinness '99 (About a Boy, 30 Rock), Kristin Newman (That '70s Show, How I Met Your Mother), and Nell Scovell '82 (Creator of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Lean In). Join us at 7pm for light refreshments; the panel will begin promptly at 7:30pm.

All Harvardwood Seminar events are FREE for members, $15 for all others. RSVP HERE.

Feature YOUR company product, service, and gift certificates in our inaugural Summer Silent Auction

Harvardwood is having an online silent auction next month, and we are requesting donations of YOUR company's services, items, products, and/or gift certificates to feature in the first-ever Summer Silent Auction 2015.

We are especially excited that our feature auction item will be a Sundance Film Festival ticket package for two people, which includes 2 tickets each to 6 pre-selected films (2 tickets to 2 films each on Friday, January 29; Saturday, January 30; and Sunday, January 31, 2016 — a total of 12 tickets); 2 festival guest credentials (priority admittance to non-theatre festival venues such as Sundance House, Filmmaker Lodge, and the Music Café); 2 tickets to the Awards Party on Saturday, January 29, 2016; and a Sundance Film Festival catalog.

Please complete this form to let us know what you can donate. Example items include signed film/TV/sports memorabilia; set visits to your current show; gift certificates for gym/studio memberships, spa treatments, hotels and resorts, restaurants, etc.; signed books; jewelry and artwork; movie/festival ticket packages; and professional lessons or consultations.

We are deeply grateful in advance for your support of Harvardwood. All auction proceeds will go toward the Harvardwood Fund. Harvardwood is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all donations to Harvardwood are 100% tax-deductible. Find out more about what it means to become a Harvardwood supporter. 

Donate an Auction Item

Harvardwood participates in Harvard's Global Networking Night worldwide - June 22nd

The Harvard Alumni Association invites you to join fellow local alumni for Global Networking Night worldwide on Monday, June 22nd! This is a great opportunity to explore and expand your Harvard Network with Harvardwood and meet other alums who work in the arts, media, and entertainment. Harvardwood is the official co-host of events in Los Angeles, New York, and Boston. Global Networking Night is FREE to attend. 

Summer interns, sign up for the Harvardwood Summer Internship Program

Calling all summer interns for this year's Harvardwood Summer Internship Program (HSIP)! If you are interning and/or working in any facet of entertainment this summer, let us know by completing the HSIP participant form so we may stay in touch with you regarding HSIP events and activities. You do not have to have an internship that was listed on the HSIP list of opportunities. All summer interns affiliated with Harvard University can participate. Students will receive special invitations to HSIP events, including the June 7th HSIP Kickoff; some HSIP events may take place at company offices and only HSIP participants will be invited, so be sure you get on the list. Join HSIP2015!

Harvardwood Artist Showcase: Laura Parker | Actress, Writer, & Director

Laura Parker is an actress, director and writer. She graduated from the ART/MXAT Institute for Theatre Training at Harvard and has since moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television. She got her SAG card when she was cast in STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS as a member of the Starship Enterprise's Engineering crew and was lucky enough to work with J.J. Abrams. Since then, she has appeared on CSI:NY (CBS) and CASTLE (ABC), and will also appear in the upcoming indie comedy MUCHO DINERO starring Danny Trejo.

In honor of Equal Pay Day on April 15, 2015, Laura produced and directed a public service announcement about pay equity. In about 2 minutes, this humorous PSA titled "A Future Where Women and Men Are Paid Equally" explores what might happen if equal pay for equal work did exist, but mindsets did not change. In addition to Laura, the PSA stars Harvardwood Talent Group members Cameron J. Oro and Megan Brotherton, as well as fellow ART/MXAT Institute graduates Jason Beaubien, Heather Gordon, and Faith Imafidon. You can watch it here.

Connect with Laura on Linked In or Twitter @lalauraparker.

Industry Successes

L.A. JEFF plays The Mint in Los Angeles on June 11th to promote their new album, Holidaze Inn. Tickets are available here.

We got the update from our Harvardwood Heroes!

At the end of 2014, we awarded Harvardwood Heroes grants of $500 each to Harvard alums and Harvardwood members who are dedicated to using the arts to engage in meaningful service with four organizations worldwide. Now that it's been half a year since we selected our Heroes, we caught up with them recently to find out how the Harvardwood Heroes grant has impacted their amazing and diverse community service projects.

From Michael Philson '08 of the Newark Yoga Movement (Newark, NJ):

From Osh Ghanimah A.R.T. '13 of Broadway for All (New York, NY):

"Since receiving the [Harvardwood Heroes] grant, Broadway For All has boasted many wins. As an organization, we just acquired 501c3 status and are now in talks with Viacom and Key Brand Entertainment about coming on board as founding corporate sponsors. We have also welcomed a new board member, Ryan Chang, a Broadway producer, and are being introduced to many more. In terms of enrollment, we had a 300% increase in applications this year and we doubled our enrollment by 100% to meet a strong demand for the work we do."

Watch Osh's TEDxBroadway talk!

From Kaitlin McGaw '00 of the Alphabet Rockers (San Francisco, CA):

"As the founder of Alphabet Rockers, I have dedicated my professional career to creating high-quality educational hip hop music experiences for children, families and educators. The 2014 Harvardwood grant helped support the production of a series of three family/community events in early 2015, each paired to the release of a video.... It is clear that the support of grants such as Harvardwood and others will be crucial to the continued success of this community-focused artistic project – and I remain so grateful that the $500 grant helped support myself and the artistic group of Alphabet Rockers in this incredible experience."

Watch the three videos — Food Calculator, You Can Write, and The New Kid in School — here!

From Suvai Gunasekaran, Yacoub Kureh, and Danni Xie of Ceramics United (Cape Town, South Africa):

"Ceramics United is an organization aimed to give more opportunities for local South African ceramicists to show off their unique surface designs to the world and increase the access for underprivileged children in South Africa to arts education. We did this by organizing a surface design competition in which artists in South Africa had the opportunity to decorate a ceramic vase that was especially created for the competition.... In December, Ceramics United announced the winners of both the grand prize and student competitions and with the funding through the Harvardwood Heroes Grant we were able to showcase the winning designs. This showcase, on February 5th at Cape Gallery, was done in partnership with First Thursdays and was an amazing event. All the winners were able to receive recognition for their creative work and were also able to meet and connect with each other, fostering collaborations in the ceramics community in South Africa."

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We are deeply saddened by Harvardwood member Guy Gallo's death in January 2015. Next month, his new book of poetry, Yearning's End, will be released from Finishing Line Press. Yearning’s End is an intensely personal and beautifully conceived series of poems on love, loss, and yearning for wholeness. Poet Ann Lauterbach (Under the Sign) says “Guy Gallo brings a searing candor to the turmoil of the heart’s intensities and the mind’s deepest questioning: ‘The Milky Way shone like a flickering/Rag white spattering the night sky, smudge/ Of infinite.’ Yearning’s End is a work of compelling sadness and beauty.” Available here. 

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New Members' Welcome

Harvardwood warmly welcomes all members that joined the organization over the past month, including:

• Sam Hardy, College, Boston/On-Campus
• Ema Horvath, College, Boston/On-Campus
• Katie Janssen, College, NY
• Jeremiah Johnson, College, Other U.S.
• Marie Kim, College, LA
• Rebecca Maddalo, College, Other U.S.
• Alexandra Mendez, College, NY
• Nicolas Schwalbe, College, Boston/On-Campus
• Drew Scott, College, Other U.S.
• Francesca Simoni, College, Boston/On-Campus
• Amaris Singer, HBS, LA
• Mark Singh, College, NY
• Leslie Taubman, Special Programs (FAS), NY
• Shazi Usman, Special Student (COL), LA 

Profile: Claudia Weill '69 (Theatre, Film & TV Director, Girlfriends, thirtysomething, The Belle of Belfast)

By Dayna Wilkinson

Claudia Weill didn’t set out to be a director.  A first generation American, she grew up drawing and painting: “the arts were to my Swiss family what sports are to an American family, what you did on weekends.”  After her junior year in college, a summer job changed everything. “I was a PA on a documentary about the ‘Summer of Love’, 1967 in the Haight-Ashbury. I was happy to do anything, from taking publicity stills to casting and locations, dropping the director’s laundry off on the way to the film lab, making meals for fifty and interviewing folks on camera. It was way too much fun to go back to school after that summer.”

Much to the horror of her dean and her parents, Weill took a semester off to apprentice to Carl Lerner, the film editor (12 Angry Men, The Boys in the Band, Klute). “He was a real supporter of women before it was cool,” Claudia says.  “Apprentices were not allowed near the creative editing process, but Carl saw how interested I was. After the others left at 6pm, he would give me several reels from which to cut a dance sequence at the Fillmore, then meet me back in the cutting room at 7am to give me notes. It was a real mentorship in storytelling, and how I fell in love with making movies.”

When she returned to Harvard, her focus had changed. Though she was concentrating in Modern European History and Literature, Claudia made several films during her senior year. After graduating, she and Eli Noyes Jr. started a company called Cyclops Films. “It was the beginning of the independent film movement; we made short films for Sesame Street, public television and many others. Making documentaries was like a ‘course in life’; it allowed me to be a fly on the wall in places I would otherwise never have been.”  Like China during the Cultural Revolution, where she made a feature documentary with Shirley MacLaine. The Other Half of The Sky, A China Memoir, about the first women’s delegation to China in 1973, was nominated for an Academy Award and was seen in theaters and on television.

After years of following people around with her camera, Claudia wanted to harness the powers of observation learned from documentaries to make a narrative film. “I never saw anyone who looked like me or my friends when I went to the movies.”

Patched together through grants, liens, loans and “a lot of kindness” over four years, her groundbreaking first feature was Girlfriends, about the on and off friendship of two young women who make different life choices. After winning multiple awards at Cannes, Filmex and Sundance, the film was bought by Warner Brothers. Over the years it developed a cult following, periodically getting re-discovered, as it was by Stanley Kubrick who called it “one of the very rare American films that I would compare with the serious, intelligent, sensitive writing and filmmaking that you find in the best directors in Europe.”

Lena Dunham was also moved by Girlfriends: “This movie feels like my oldest influence, yet I only saw it a few years ago. From the first shot, I was transfixed by the complex relationships, the subtlety and the odd, awkward comedy, long before awkward was cool.” “Lena is crazy talented,” says Claudia, “and gracious enough to acknowledge those who came before.” 

Claudia’s next feature was It’s My Turn in 1981 with Jill Clayburgh, Michael Douglas and Charles Grodin for Ray Stark at Columbia Pictures, after which she was asked to join the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences along with Elaine May. They were the third and fourth women invited as directors, the first two being Dorothy Arzner and Ida Lupino, forty years earlier.

An offer from Joseph Papp brought her back to New York, where she directed new plays by Donald Margulies and others at the Public Theater and the Manhattan Theatre Club and then at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, the Eugene O’Neill Theater and at Sundance.

Then in 1985, she married Walter S. Teller and moved back to L.A. They have two sons, Sam Teller ‘08, who now works for Elon Musk, and Eli Teller, a sign painter and artist (mineralsignsusa.com). While the boys were young, she directed mostly episodic television, pilots and cable movies. Directing for television brought a new kind of freedom.  “If it’s not ‘yours’, you can be more creative about how to solve problems,” she says. “It doesn’t have to be exactly the way you’ve always seen it in your mind.” Among her favorite episodes are those from thirtysomething (Humanitas and Emmy Awards), My So-Called Life, Chicago Hope (Reynolds Award), and most recently, Girls, thanks to Lena.

In the last few years, Claudia lived in New York directing theater, most recently Nate Rufus Edelman’s The Belle of Belfast for the Irish Rep at the DR2. The play, which she developed with Edelman over eight years, opened to strong reviews. The New Yorker noted “It’s 1985, and Belfast is a city at war, but, remarkably, not lacking in humor…One gripping scene after another is masterfully managed by the director, Claudia Weill, and a first-rate cast.” The New York Times called it a Critics Pick, "under the assured direction of film and television veteran Claudia Weill”, and the Broadway Blog raved: “This little firebomb of a play, is now detonating eight times weekly at the Irish Rep. Laced with humor under the incisive direction of Claudia Weill, this is good theater.”  Her next project is the East Coast premiere of 77%, a "smart play about modern marriage" by Rinne Groff.

In addition to being a busy director, Claudia has been teaching for many years. She was on the faculty at USC teaching Advanced Film Directing, and before that taught at Cal Arts.  Currently she teaches Television Directing at the Columbia University School of the Arts, and is developing a class for professional theatre directors on how to direct film and television.

Claudia tells aspiring writers and directors “do what you love and stick with it. Don’t let yourself to be defined by other people’s expectations and opinions.” Though known as a trailblazer, she feels the job is now to make that trail wider and more inclusive. “So much of our sense of ourselves comes from the images we see on screen, that tell us how and who we should be. It’s time to turn that trail into a freeway for ALL people to tell their stories.”

The Belle of Belfast is extended through June 14 at the DR2 Theatre in New York City (www.irishrep.org). Tickets are available for a discount with the code HARVARDWOOD. 77% opens on July 24 at the Vineyard Playhouse in Vineyard Haven, MA (www.vineyardplayhouse.org).

Dayna Wilkinson is a proud New Yorker currently living, working and writing in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Calendar

FEATURED EVENT: Harvardwood Seminar Series | Women in TV Comedy Panel - Monday, June 8th

The next installment of the Harvardwood Seminar Series is this June 8th event featuring Women in TV Comedy. Our guest panelists are Megan Amram '10 (Silicon Valley, Parks & Rec, Science for Her), Colleen McGuinness '99 (About a Boy, 30 Rock), Kristin Newman (That '70s Show, How I Met Your Mother), and Nell Scovell '82 (Creator of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Lean In). Join us at 7pm for light refreshments; the panel will begin promptly at 7:30pm. All Harvardwood Seminar events are FREE to dues-current members. Non-members: $15

Portland

Harvard Club of Oregon & SW Washington & Harvardwood Present: THE LION with Ben Scheuer AB '04 - Saturday, June 13th

In partnership with the Harvard Club of Oregon & Southwest Washington, join us at the Portland Center Stage for The Lion Off-Broadway hit musical PLUS post-show meet & greet with Benjamin Scheuer AB'04 (singer, songwriter, & creator of The Lion). The show will sell out—buy tickets early! Hailed as “the best new musical” by The Huffington Post and a New York Times Critics’ Pick, The Lion is a gripping and true story of love, loss, family loyalty and the redemptive power of music. To learn more about Scheuer, read our Member Profile! 

Los Angeles

Harvardwood Heads To... Ruby Clouds Showcase at Los Globos - Wednesday, June 3rd

Ruby Clouds’ dreamy sounds have serenaded audiences in places like El Lugar del Nopal in Tijuana, Centro Cultural de la Raza in San Diego, and The Mint in Hollywood. In March 2015, the sister/brother duo was selected to participate in #MusicaUnsigned, an initiative by Cookman/Nacional Records, Verizon and Sony to support independent artists. Claudia's voice and original songs have earned her recognition from the USA Songwriting Competition, the UK Songwriting Contest, and the Cantautor Latino Contest. She is the founder of Mariachi Veritas de Harvard. Vid Glass is a celebrated guitarist and songwriter who has written, recorded and released four albums of his own. The siblings perform his music as The Heavns and will be performing at Los Globos the following week on June 10.

Harvardwood Helps on National Trails Day (Santa Monica Mountains) - Saturday, June 6th

Last year's Harvardwood Helps event on National Trails Day was a big hit, so we're doing it again! Please RSVP in advance so we know to expect you on Saturday morning. Bring gloves, sunscreen, water, and a snack. Tools will be provided. There is usually a short hike to the work sites, generally less than a mile. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We will be at Backbone Trailhead (Encinal Canyon) in the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains. See you there!

Harvardwood Heads To... The Ivy Plus Society's Spring Fling - Saturday, June 6th

It's summer and there is only one place The Ivy Plus Society will go, 41 Ocean! This quintessential Californian restaurant is ideal for your perfect day at the beach. Sip on a delicious cocktail to quench your thirst while breathing in the ocean air. 1920's decor is the best setting to meet and greet your favorite LA alumni.

Harvardwood Summer Internship Program Kickoff - Sunday, June 7th

Join Harvard College students spending their summer in Los Angeles for internships in the arts, media, and entertainment, as they are introduced to the Harvardwood Summer Internship Program with Program Director Amit Samuel. They'll be getting together at The Last Bookstore for the #HSIP2015 Kickoff, before heading to Guisados for some tasty tacos. (Students: If you signed up for HSIP this summer, you will receive a personal email about this orientation event.)

The HLS Association of LA & Harvardwood Co-Sponsor An Evening with Bert Fields HLS '52 - Tuesday, June 9th

Please join us for a talk and lively discussion with noted entertainment attorney Bert Fields HLS ‘52 on June 9th from 6 to 8 pm at the Beverly Hills Bar Association Building. Drinks and light appetizers will be served. Bert will be sharing stories from his past about how Hollywood has changed and describing where he sees the industry going. He will also be answering questions from the audience on film, television, digital media and all other aspects of the entertainment industry. RSVP online in advance for discounted tickets.

Harvard Global Networking Night - Monday, June 22nd

The Harvard Alumni Association, Harvard Club of Southern California, and Harvardwood invite you to join fellow local alumni for Global Networking Night on Monday, June 22, 2015. Global Networking Night is a great opportunity to explore and expand your Harvard Network; the last event drew more than 5,500 alumni in 72 cities! Attendance is free; guests are welcome. No recruiters or external companies please. Food and beverage may be available for purchase.

New York / New Jersey

Harvardwood Writers Program - TV (NYC) Pilot Reading - Wednesday, June 3rd

[We are at capacity and no longer accepting RSVPs.] The Harvardwood Writers Program - TV (NYC) invites you to a reading of three sitcom pilots written by emerging writers from our fall TV writing module: Anusha Deshpande, Hillary Berkowitz Nussbaum, and Ying Li. A cast of actors will bring to life this trio of original scripts, each of which offers up its own comedic take on themes of friendship, self-discovery, and life in NYC.

Harvardwood Heads To... Furuya Sisters' Global Livestream Concert at The National Opera Center - Friday, June 5th

Program: Tchaikovsky Piano Trio in A Minor and Mozart Piano Trio in E Major I. Allegro
Performers: Harumi Furuya, violin; Mimi Furuya, cello; Sakiko Furuya, piano

This concert will be globally livestreamed, LIVE at 19:30 EST, free for everyone to watch at home! Mimi, Sakiko & Harumi Furuya – all Juilliard graduates – perform all concert programs in The Furuya Sisters Concert Series. The Furuya Sisters Concert Series Inaugural Fall 2014 Season swept across the Tri-State Area, attracting intense media attention and eliciting interest of both Governors of NY and NJ as well as enthusiasm of audience members! Don't miss the Furuya Sisters' only season performance in Manhattan! Buy tickets in advance to enjoy discounts and secure seats! http://www.FuruyaSisters.com

Harvardwood Presents LIFE AS A SPY: 30 Years as a Clandestine CIA Officer - Wednesday, June 10th

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a spy? Before his retirement from the CIA, Scott E. Gilman served for three decades in Africa, Latin America, Europe, South Asia, and the Middle East as a clandestine officer. He recruited and worked with high level informants within terrorist organizations, drug cartels, rogue nations, dictatorships, and insurgencies, gathering information vital for U.S. policy, military planning, and covert operations. This will be an intimate interview offering a unique insight into the realities, many of them considerably stranger and more dramatic than fiction, of the life of a spy. Mr Gilman will be interviewed by playwright and Harvardwood NY Chapter Head Spence Porter. Advance registration is REQUIRED—no tickets will be sold at the door.

Harvardwood Classical Salon: BACH at 330 - Sunday, June 21st

Johann Sebastian Bach has turned 330 years old, and we're celebrating with his music!  Pianist Yelena Grinberg will perform Bach's delightful 15 Inventions, followed by his rarely played and profoundly complex Four Duets.  The program will climax with Bach's magnificent French Overture in B minor, a 12-movement masterpiece that is one of Bach's greatest keyboard works. Seating is limited to just 22 people, so early registration is highly recommended.

Harvardwood Heads To... Broadway Bares 25: Top Bottoms of Burlesque - Sunday, June 21st

Broadway Bares, the unrivaled evening of sexy striptease that benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, will celebrate its 25th spectacular edition with Broadway Bares: Top Bottoms of Burlesque, a show inspired by the golden age of Broadway. The show will welcome back to the director's chair Jerry Mitchell, Bares' two time Tony Award-winning creator and executive producer. The 2015 edition will fill NYC's Hammerstein Ballroom on Sunday, June 21. This always sold-out annual event combines the naughtiness of burlesque and the razzle-dazzle of Broadway. More than 150 of the hottest male and female dancers in New York City take to the stage for two sensational shows at 9:30 pm and midnight.

Harvard Global Networking Night - Monday, June 22nd

The Harvard Alumni Association invites you to join fellow local alumni for Global Networking Night on Monday, June 22, 2015. Global Networking Night is a great opportunity to explore and expand your Harvard Network; the last event drew more than 5,500 alumni in more than 75 locations. Sponsored by the Harvard Club of New York, the Harvard Architectural and Urban Society Alumni, the First Generation Harvard Alumni Network, and Harvardwood.

Harvardwood Heads To... Matinee Concert in Paramus, NJ: Furuya Sisters Perform Tchaikovsky & Mozart - Saturday, June 27th

Program: Tchaikovsky Piano Trio in A Minor and Mozart Piano Trio in E Major I. Allegro
Performers: Harumi Furuya, violin; Mimi Furuya, cello; Sakiko Furuya, piano

Don't miss the Furuya Sisters' FINAL concert of the season in New Jersey! Summer/Fall 2015 Season begins in late August 2015. The Furuya Sisters will go on a southern concert tour to GA in October 2015.

Boston

Harvard Global Networking Night - Monday, June 22nd

The Harvard Alumni Association invites you to join fellow local alumni for Global Networking Night on Monday, June 22, 2015. Due to the high demand of this event, and venue capacity limitations, we ask alumni to limit the number of guests to a maximum of two. If any of your guests are also Harvard alumni, we encourage you to have them register separately. Sponsored by the Harvard Club of Boston and Harvardwood. 

SF/Bay Area

C.L.A. invites Harvardwood to The Business of Making & Distributing a Film - Wednesday, June 24th

This workshop with Lindsay Spiller covers the business of making and distributing an Independent film. Topics covered include:

• the Development Phase
• the Production Phase
• the Post Production Phase
• the Distribution Phase

Congratulations to the Harvard Class of 2015

Harvardwood heartily congratulations all members of the Harvard Class of 2015! To celebrate your achievements, as you start your post-college adventures, we are thrilled to welcome you to Harvardwood with a special $10 discount off yearly membership to all members of your graduating class. Our yearly membership dues are ordinarily just $45/year ($3.75/month), but the Class of 2015 may join Harvardwood for $35/year. (This offer is only valid for new Harvardwood members.) 

Join Harvardwood here by June 15th, when the membership gift expires!

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