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Today in Photos (10/12/10)

By SHEYDA M. ABOII, Ina Chen, Amy Guan, Gregory B. Johnston, Randi B. Michel, Jane Seo, Allie Stote, and Alice E. M. Underwood

Jean Gauthier performs - Singer-songwriter-guitarist Jean Gauthier performed in the courtyard in front of Lehman Hall on Friday afternoon in celebration of the Chairs Revue. Harvard students, faculty, and staff, as well as passers-by, enjoyed Gauthier's blues, gospel, and folk music. By Jane Seo

Indigenous Peoples' Day - Students observe Indigenous Peoples' Day with a candlelight vigil outside Matthews. The event, held Monday night, celebrated the survival of Native American culture. By Gregory B. Johnston

- Delicious treats fill vendor stands in Harvard Square at the Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday By Amy Guan

- HONK Bands perform in Harvard Square during the Okotoberfest celebration on Saturday afternoon By Amy Guan

- A parade on JFK Street captivates audiences at the Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday afternoonA JFK Street parade captivates audiences at the Oktoberfest celebration on Saturday afternoon By Amy Guan

- Crowds gather at Harvard Square for Saturday's Oktoberfest celebration By Amy Guan

- A rock band performs in front of crowds at the Oktoberfest celebration By Amy Guan

- Street artists perform at Saturday's Oktoberfest celebration in Harvard Square By Amy Guan

Texture & Taste - Chef Grant Achatz of Alinea restaurant (left) uses dehydrated caramel to demonstrate the importance of texture in the dining experience. By SHEYDA M. ABOII

- Visitors examine exhibits on display at the Peabody Museum's annual Zooarchaeology Laboratory Open House By Amy Guan

Elections 2010 Discussion - Stephen Ansolabehere, a political science professor at Harvard, discusses prospects for the Democratic party in the upcoming election with fellow experts at the Elections 2010 Discussion event held at CGIS, Friday afternoon (left to right: Theda Skocpol, Harvard University, Stephen Ansolabehere, Harvard University, not pictured speakers: Thomas Edsall, Columbia University, Morris Fiorina, Stanford University) By Ina Chen

Body Building Club - (From left to right) Jordan R. Milan '12, Ge (Andy) Zhang '13, and Hugh G. Martin '12, enjoy snacks while listening intently to the upcoming plans for Harvard's Body Building Club including practice schedules, and fundraising efforts. By Allie Stote

Coming Out Rally - QSA member and Crimson editor Ryan Rossner shares the love with fellow students and allies on National Coming Out Day as “I’m Coming Out” blasted over the speakers. By Alice E. M. Underwood

Shopping Around - The Dunster House Committee held a flea market on Sunday, featuring items such as Dunster House apparel and kitchenware. By Randi B. Michel

Photographs from the October 12, 2010 edition of The Harvard Crimson

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