Attn, DC Reasonoids: Happy Hour on Wed. May 21, Celebrate 40 Years of Reason!
Among the various things that happened 40 years ago, in May 1968:
- Protests by French students and a general strike brought down the government of Charles De Gaulle and ushered in a long period in Europe, the U.S., and elsewhere of left-wing and radical-chic values.
- Richard Harris' recording of "MacArthur Park," a ballad about cakes being left out in the rain and so much more, was released, beginning its long climb to the top of the charts.
- The very first issue of reason, the magazine of "Free Minds and Free Markets," was released, promising its readers "proof, not belligerent assertion. Logic, not legends. Coherance [sic], not contradictions."
The staff of reason invite you to celebrate at least one of these milestones on Wednesday, May 21, from 6.30pm to 9.00pm, at reason's DC HQ. The festivities will include loud rock and mellow pop music from that time and place; non-Electric Kool-Aid and a bevy of other soft and hard drinks; and high- and low-carb munchables to stave off the gnawing hunger for a world that is truly free of politics.
We'll also be handing out copies of the June 2008 issue of reason, stickers galore, and other thangs.
And don't miss reason.tv's live interviews with special guests who will take the measure of the '60s from right, left, and libertarian perspectives.
What: reason Celebrates May '68
When: Wednesday, May 21, from 6.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Where: reason DC HQ, 1747 Connecticut Avenue NW (near S Street)
RSVP (required): events@reason.com