Barney Rosset and Joe Bianco

The last two principles of importance second to none in starting up Evergreen are Liz McMillan and Joe Bianco.Without the solid and beautiful platform, Joe Bianco's loft, no possibility of tangible revival existed. Not only did Joe and Liz provide the venue for the auction, for the music, for the get together of 500 supporters and backers, they themselves organized and arranged the event which displaced their own lives for weeks in order to give us the best possible showcase. They did this with taste, with detailed planning and with affection and understanding for all the members of the entourage, egging and cajoling the multiple people who provided essential elements. They gave not only their living quarters and great chunks of time from their other activities, they also supported the financial contribution necessary for making the whole engine to spark into life.