The Grateful Dead
In Music, Culture
And Memory

A Public Symposium
November 16-18, 2007
UMass Amherst

Dennis McNally
Keynote Speaker
Dan Healy
Carolyn Garcia
David Gans
Bob Bralove
Rebecca Adams
Nick Bromell
David Dodd
Nicholas Meriwether
...and many more


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Evening Concerts at
UMass Fine Arts Center

American Beauty Project
November 16, 2007
8 pm

Dark Star Orchestra
November 17, 2007
8 pm

Gallery Exhibits

UMass Amherst



On November 16-18, 2007 UMass Amherst hosted Unbroken Chain, the largest conference on the legacy of the Grateful Dead, and the first to be held by a major university.

Scholars, artists, performers, students and members of the extended Grateful Dead family gathered for the event featuring more than 50 presenters for 20 panel sessions ranging from music composition and improvisation to an examination of the band’s business model – as well as a musical performances, gallery exhibits, and more. Attendance is limited to 500.

Info: unbrokenchain@umassconnections.com
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