Where: Harvard's Memorial Church, Cambridge, MA When: Friday, April 10th @ 8 PM
What: See a TV icon speak about his life as a Humanist! Academy and Emmy Award-nominated Writer & Director Joss Whedon (Buffy, Firefly, Dollhouse) will receive the 3rd annual "Lifetime Achievement Award in Cultural Humanism" as part of the can't-miss event that 1st recipient Sir Salman Rushdie called "Atheistmas." Following the presentation of the award, Mr. Whedon will speak about his life as a Humanist, discuss clips from his various creations, and answer audience questions. Whedon has a devoted following of fans, including the online web community whedonesque.com. In addition to his art, he has also been active in promoting women's rights through his work with Equality Now, an organization that honored him in 2006. His speech to that group shows his passionate commitment to the positive values of Humanism. Tickets are available from the Harvard Box Office here . Regular: $10; Student: $5.
Katie said you'd be interested so I thought I'd pass it along!
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Date: 2009-03-25 06:43 pm (UTC)When: Friday, April 10th @ 8 PM
What:
See a TV icon speak about his life as a Humanist! Academy and Emmy Award-nominated Writer & Director Joss Whedon (Buffy, Firefly, Dollhouse) will receive the 3rd annual "Lifetime Achievement Award in Cultural Humanism" as part of the can't-miss event that 1st recipient Sir Salman Rushdie called "Atheistmas." Following the presentation of the award, Mr. Whedon will speak about his life as a Humanist, discuss clips from his various creations, and answer audience questions. Whedon has a devoted following of fans, including the online web community whedonesque.com. In addition to his art, he has also been active in promoting women's rights through his work with Equality Now, an organization that honored him in 2006. His speech to that group shows his passionate commitment to the positive values of Humanism. Tickets are available from the Harvard Box Office here . Regular: $10; Student: $5.
Katie said you'd be interested so I thought I'd pass it along!