From the Harper Travel Office: Upcoming Events in April

On the Banks of the Marne, 1938,” Henri Cartier-Bresson (French, 1908-2004) Juvisy, France. 1938 Gelatin silver print, printed 1947, 9 1/8×13 11/16” (23.3×34.8 cm), The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Gift of the photographer

April 11: The first major exhibition of Henri Cartier-Bresson’s arresting photography in 30 years opens at New York City’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). This retrospective encompasses Cartier-Bresson’s entire career, including works recording China during the revolution, the Soviet Union after Stalin’s death, India at the time of independence and a modernizing post-World War II Europe. After the exhibition closes June 28, it moves to Chicago’s Art Institute (July 24-October 3).

April 18: Soak up some small-town California charm along with world-class guacamole at the Fallbrook Avocado Festival, an easy drive from Harper Alliance hotels in La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe and Laguna Beach. In addition to strolling among the 300-some food, craft and art vendors, festival attendees can enjoy cooking demonstrations, performances and quirky competitions such as the “Avocado 500,” a race of model cars constructed primarily from this surprisingly versatile fruit.

April 21: On this day in 753 B.C., according to legend, Romulus founded what would become one of the greatest cities in the ancient world. Starting April 10, Romans proudly celebrate the birthday of their city with parades, banquets, gladiatorial exhibitions and even a “Goddess of Rome” beauty contest, but the festivities culminate on April 21, when the Aventine Hill glows with innumerable candles and the Tiber shimmers with a spectacular fireworks display. Please contact the Harper Travel Office at (800) 375 4685 or [email protected] for more details.