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Sat 16th October, Oscar
Wilde Fest 2004 - New York City Meet outside the Gramercy Park Hotel, Lexington Avenue and 21st Street, New York City (856-625-6793, www.owsoa.org) Noon-6pm $25 (excl. lunch ) To celebrate the 150th birthday of Oscar Wilde, the Oscar Wilde Society of America (www.owsoa.org) held its annual festival. A private performance by urban dramatist Doric Wilson and cast of his play Now She Dances! - "a topsy turvy retelling of Wilde’s Salome... Incisive wit, theatrical flair and sophisticated gay consciousness combines with dramatic flourish in this subtle scrutiny of homophobia." - John Deverre, Mandate. Other events included a guided walking tour of the places visited by Wilde during his year long stay in America; lunch gathering at a historic setting for talks and Latin pop star Jade Esteban Estrada performing part of his hilarious and glittering solo extravaganza ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 1, of course, as Oscar Wilde.A second short tour concluded with a visit to the Oscar Wilde bookstore . Contact john@owsoa.org |