Brown Alumni Association

Archive of Alumni Events

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2009: November | October | September | August | July | June | May | April | March | February | January

See also: 2008 events | 2007 events | 2006 events | 2005 events | Upcoming events

11/1/09
2nd Annual Gala Bruno
Bel Air, CA (Brown Club of Southern California)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, address and directions will be provided upon RSVP
This members only affair will be hosted by Barry and Donna Goldfarb P'07 and sponsored by Oreana Winery. Enjoy fantastic wines from Oreana, tasty hors d'oeuvres and cool beverages alfresco. There will be an exciting drawing for a Hawaiian vacation, scrumptious dinner-for-2 packages and other super surprises! There is a limit of one guest/member for this adult only wine and beer event. Cost: Free for club members; for non-members click here for membership options.

11/1/09 – 11/9/09
Cultural Capitals of Russia
Moscow and St. Petersburg (Brown Travelers)
This program is especially for travelers who want to spend more time in these two great cities than a cruise allows. Spend three nights in Moscow, one night on the Grand Express Train and then four nights in St. Petersburg. Brown Faculty: Alexander Levitsky, Professor of Slavic Languages. Cost: From approximately $3,095.

11/1/09 – 11/24/09
Around the World by Private Jet
An Exploration of the World’s Greatest Treasures and Legendary Places (Brown Travelers)
The past two years this trip sold out quickly, so we are pleased to offer it again. The incredible itinerary includes Machu Picchu; Easter Island; the Great Barrier Reef; Angkor Wat; Lhasa; the Taj Mahal; Tanzania; Egypt; and Fez. Brown Faculty: Duncan Smith, Emeritus Professor of German Studies and Modern Culture and Media.
Cost: Approximately $56,950.

11/5/09
Happy Hour
Philadelphia, PA (Brown Club of Philadelphia)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Jose Pistola’s, 263 S. 15th St., Center City
Join Brown friends for free drinks and snacks. Cost: Free.

11/5/09
Wine and Cheese Tasting
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, BCRI Field House, corner of Cushing and Brook Sts.
Taste wonderful wines from Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth, RI and from Bond Stowers Vineyard in Tiverton, RI. Bond Stowers is privately owned by Andrea Bond ’85, ’93 MD and Stanley Stowers, professor of religious studies. These award-winning wines are not available commercially! Pair the wines with cheeses made by Louella Hill ’03 from Narragansett Creamery in Providence. Also enjoy grilled pizzas, breads and seasonal nibbles made by Olga Bravo (RISD MFA ’88) and Becky Wagner from Olga’s Cup and Saucer in Providence. Cost: $28 pp for premium members; $33 pp for alumni/guests.

11/6/09
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Cambridge, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Kendall Square Cinema, One Kendall Square
Adapted and directed by John Krasinski '01, Brief Interviews With Hideous Men is a darkly funny and disturbing exploration of men and their complex relationships with women. A graduate student (Julianne Nicholson) explores the male psyche for her thesis by interviewing a cross-section of men. The men’s twisted and revealing stories are juxtaposed against the backdrop of her own experience. Krasinski and Producer Kevin Connors will be on-site for Q&A. Cost: $7.50/club member; $9.50/non-member.

11/6/09 – 11/7/09
Brown University Asian/Asian American Alumni
Back to Campus Weekend 2009
Providence, RI (Multicultural Alumni Committee of the Brown Alumni Association (MAC), Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance (A4), Office of Student Life, Asian American History Month, and the Third World Center)
Come back to campus to celebrate Brown University’s Asian American History Month with students. Planned in collaboration with alumni, students, faculty and staff, Brown’s first Asian/Asian American alumni “homecoming” will contain a packed schedule full of exciting events. It’s also The Asian American Student Association’s (AASA) 40th Anniversary and they have a few surprises planned. Cost: $20/alumni/guest; additional $20 pp for AASA’s 40th Anniversary Dinner on Saturday night.

11/7/09
Brown v. Yale Football Game Broadcast
Tempe, AZ (Brown Club of Arizona – Phoenix/Tempe)
11:00 am, Payton’s Place, 325 W. Elliot Rd. (480-456-0811)
Come out and cheer on the defending Ivy League Champion Bears (led by Gilbert, Arizona’s very own Kyle Newhall-Caballero ’11) take on the Yale Bulldogs. Cost: Pay as you go.

11/7/09
Football Pre-Game Brunch
Guilford, CT (Class of 1958)
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Paul ’58 and Meg Johnson are graciously hosting a pre-game brunch for those classmates that are planning to attend the Brown/Yale game in New Haven. Cost: Free.

11/7/09
Brown vs. Yale Football Game
New Haven, CT (Brown Club of Greater New Haven and Brown Club of Northern and Central Connecticut)
11:00 am, Pre-Game Tailgating, Brown Sports Foundation Tent, Yale Hospitality Village, near Gate D
1:00 pm, Yale Bowl, 276 Derby Ave.
All alumni, parents and friends are invited to come out and cheer on the Bears. The Brown Sports Foundation will provide food and beverages in the hospitality area before and after the game. Cost: $7/ticket general admission; $15/ticket reserved seating on the Brown side of the field.

11/7/09
Brown vs. Yale Football Game Broadcast
Boca Raton, FL (Brown Club of Palm Beach County)
Boca East Ale House (Miller’s Ale House), 1200 Yamato Rd.
12:00 pm, Doors open
12:30 pm, Kick-off
Join alumni from both Brown and Yale to watch the game! Cost: Pay as you go.

11/7/09
Brown vs. Yale Football Game Broadcast
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 pm, Glascott’s Groggery, 2158 N. Halsted St. (at Webster)
Come join us to root on the Brown Bears as they square off against the Yale Bulldogs in what promises to be a great football game. Space has been reserved at Glascott’s Groggery to watch the game’s live telecast, socialize with fellow Brown and Yale alumni, and enjoy a tasty libation (or 2). Cost: Free (optional $5 donation for snacks).

11/10/09
Wine, Women and Wisdom
Featuring Blossom Kirchenbaum '72 AM, '76 PhD
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Pembroke Field House (corner of Brook and Cushing Sts.)
Blossom Kirchenbaum, associated with both Brown and RISD, will speak on a variety of subjects including her current interest in Italian American women authors. Cost: Free.

11/11/09
Career Transition Panel: Making a Career Change in an Uncertain Climate
Featuring Aaron Marcus ’91, Michael Patrick ’92 and Leslie E. Wallis
Los Angeles, CA (Brown Club of Southern California and Office of Alumni Relations)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills, 1150 S Beverly Dr. (north of Pico Blvd.)
Given the current economic crisis and shrinking job market, people everywhere are being laid off after years of devoted service. Come hear a panel of experts discuss how to effectively execute your next career transition, whether or not you are currently looking for a job. The panel will include a human resource professional, a recruiter and a labor attorney. You will have the opportunity to network before and after the event. Refreshments will be served. Cost: $10 pp.

11/12/09
The Role of Alumni in Brown's Selective Admission Process: A Workshop and Discussion
Featuring Dean James S. Miller '73
Atlanta, GA (Brown Club of Atlanta and Brown Alumni School Committee (BASC))
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Paideia School Library, 1509 Ponce de Leon Ave.
Enjoy this unique opportunity to learn more about the Brown admission and financial aid arena today and how alumni can be part of the process. Join Dean Miller and BASC Assistant Director Leora Cieplinski Cimet ’01 for this presentation and Q&A. Cost: Free.

11/12/09
Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 pm, The Gage Restaurant and Tavern, 24 South Michigan Ave. (312-372-4243)
Always the second Thursday of each month, join us to discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. No agenda; just great conversation with great people. Reservation is under name of Brown University or Tucker. RSVP if you can, but come anyway – even at the last minute. Cost: Pay as you go.

11/12/09
“Boldly Brown” Celebration with President Ruth Simmons
Boston, MA
Lewis Gallery at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter, 100 West 2nd St.
6:00 pm, Faculty Colloquium with Assistant Professor Hervé Vanel, Visible Dissonance: Vassily Kandinsky on the Edge
6:30 pm, Reception with President Simmons and the Brown Community
7:30 pm, Program, Ensuring Academic Excellence at Brown: Financial Aid, Faculty, Facilities and Beyond
Join President Simmons, fellow alumni, parents and friends to celebrate the momentum of the Campaign for Academic Enrichment. Cost: Free.

11/12/09
Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, TD Banknorth Garden, 100 Legends Way
Enjoy an action packed evening of NHL hockey and cheer on the Boston Bruins as they start off the 2009-2010 season. Cost: $95 for club members/member guests; $105 for non-members/non-member guests (includes: promenade level center Ice Suite ticket; Boston Bruins t-shirt; and snacks in the suite: pizza, chicken tenders, chips, popcorn, soda and water). Additional food and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at concession stands throughout the TD Garden during the game.

11/13/09
From Darwin to Dover: Thoughts on America’s Continuing Problem with Evolution
Featuring Professor Kenneth Miller ’70
Denver, CO (Rocky Mountain Brown Club)
FatTail Gallery, 486 South Broadway
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, RMBC members only reception and gallery viewing
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Lecture and discussion
Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection remains the central concept of biology. This simple, yet at times controversial, misunderstood and misused theory profoundly altered our view of the natural world and our place in it. Through his presentation, Kenneth Miller, professor of biology, will enhance our understanding of Darwin and the significance of his effect on modern science. Cost: $10 for members/guests; $20 for non-members/guests.

11/13/09
Young Alumni Fall Semi-Formal
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Revolution Rock Bar, 200 High St. (Near Faneuil Hall)
Each fall the young alumni host an event to welcome the new alums to the Boston area and reconnect with old friends. Semi-formal dress is suggested, but not required. Open bar from 7:00 pm–9:00 pm, cash bar afterward. Cost: $25 for the first 20 club member tickets purchased; $30 for club member tickets purchased before 11/10; $35 for non-members and door price for everyone.

11/13/09
Class of 1974 Happy Hour
Bethesda, MD (Class of 1974)
Time TBD, Hamburger Hamlet at 10400 Old Georgetown Rd. (301-897-5350)
Join classmates of the Class of 1974 as we celebrate winning the BAA's Alumni Class of the Year award and catch up on what Professor Carberry has been up to. We have a room reserved at the Hamburger Hamlet where will gather for Happy Hour and stay on for dinner if it fits in with your plans. It is a low-key place where we can all relax and unwind; it is not far off the Beltway and has plenty of parking. Cost: Pay as you go.

11/14/09
The Role of Alumni in Brown's Selective Admission Process: A Workshop and Discussion
Featuring Dean James S. Miller '73
Los Angeles, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California and Brown Alumni School Committee (BASC))
1:o0 pm – 4:00 pm, Harvard Westlake Upper School, 3700 Coldwater Canyon Rd.
Enjoy this unique opportunity to learn more about the Brown admission and financial aid arena today and how alumni can be part of the process. Join Dean Miller and BASC Assistant Director, Leora Cieplinski Cimet ’01 for this presentation and Q&A. Cost: Free.

11/14/09
Class of 1961 Back to Brown Football: Brown vs. Dartmouth
Providence, RI (Class of 1961)
11:00 am, Class of 1961 table in the Sports Foundation tent
12:30 pm, Game time, Brown Stadium
Join fellow alumni to watch the Bears take on Dartmouth, and enjoy a class reception immediately following the game. Cost: Football tickets: $15/adult; $5 children under 12 (tickets can be purchased at the gate).

11/14/09
Brown vs. Dartmouth Football and Pre-Game Tailgate Party
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island and the Dartmouth Club of Rhode Island)
11:00 am, Tailgate Party, Parking Lot A (adjacent to the field)
12:30 pm, Game time, Brown Stadium
Enjoy a fall afternoon of tasty food, great football and fellowship. The Clubs will provide a grill, hot dogs, burgers, paper goods, cold beverages and other goodies. Please bring your favorite tailgate food to share. Cost: $5 suggested donation at the tailgate event; Football tickets: $15/adult; $5/child under 12 (tickets can be purchased at the gate).

11/16/09
Monday Night Playground
Berkeley, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
Berkeley Repertory Theatre, 2025 Addison St. (off Shattuck)
7:10 pm, Pre-show discussion with playwrights and other special guests
8:00 pm, Performance
Bay Area emerging professional writers prepare short, one-act plays in a little over four days, inspired by a single topic, and the best of these plays are presented as staged readings on the third Monday of the month from October through March. Monday Night PlayGround, co-founded by Jim Kleinmann '87, is based on Paula Vogel's Once Upon A Weekend play development series. Join fellow alumni for a pre-show discussion, six short plays, and an informal gathering afterwards at Beckett's down the street. Cost: $15/show ticket.

11/16/09
Sustainability Happy Hour
San Francisco, CA (Carberry Club of the Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Shotwell's Bar (20th and Shotwell in the Mission)
Natalya Blumenfeld ’06, Robin Averbeck ’06 and Amie Vaccaro ’06 invite alumni interested in sustainability to happy hour at Shotwell’s, which is committed to greening their practices. They have agreed to extend the happy hour time. Stop by and meet fellow alumni who share your interest in saving the planet. Cost: Pay as you go.
Also of interest: Brown Alumni Staying Green and BAA – Green/Sustainability

11/17/09
Career Transition Discussion
Featuring Tani Ticktin Koplik ’77
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown St.
Experiencing a job loss or considering a career transition due to the current economic crisis and shrinking job market? You are not alone! Please join career coach Dani Ticktin Koplik ’77 for an informal presentation and discussion on topics such as how to: market yourself effectively in your career search; develop career goals that fit into and serve your life; utilize your personal network and tap the Brown Alumni community; understand what current employers are looking for; and work with and understand the role of a career coach. Cost: Free.

11/17/09
Boomers Wine and Cheese Mixer
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, University Club, 800 Powell St. (at California)
Mix it up with your fellow 20th century graduates at the first ever not-so-young alumni mixer. Enjoy trading tall tales and small talk with fellow alumni while you snack on terrific wines and local cheeses. All ages are welcome, but we are holding this event especially for those whose birthdays preceded 1965! Cost: $25 current dues-paying alumni; $35 non-dues-paying alumni/guests.

11/18/09
Young Alumni Happy Hour
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
Time TBD, Heritage India Dupont Circle, 1337 Connecticut Ave. NW
The club will have a reserved area of the bar and a special extended happy hour just for Brown peeps until 9:00 pm, including $2.75 domestic beer, $3.75 imported beer, $4 wine and martinis. Cost: Pay as you go.

11/18/09
Night at the Theater - 26 Miles a New Play by Quiara Alegria Hudes ’04 MFA
Bethesda, MD (Brown University Latino Alumni Council (BULAC))
Round House Theatre - Bethesda, 4545 East-West Highway (240-644-1100)
6:00 pm, Optional: Meet at the Daily Grill (across the street from the theatre)
7:00 pm, Meet in the lobby of the Round House Theatre
7:30 pm, Performance
Enjoy a night at the theater to see the area premiere of 26 Miles, a new play by Quiara Alegria Hudes ’04 MFA, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of In The Heights. This play is recommended for ages 15 and above and is in English. Cost: See ticket prices here. Tickets have been purchased by some in the balcony as a reference point.

11/18/09
Realizing Educational Opportunity for All
Featuring Wendy Kopp
Providence, RI (Pembroke Center Associates)
8:00 pm, Salomon Center for Teaching, Room 101, Brown University Campus
CEO and Founder of Teach For America, Wendy Kopp is the national recipient of the Pembroke Center Associates’
Leadership for Change through Education Award. In this keynote address, she will explore the future of education in America. President Ruth Simmons will provide opening remarks. Cost: Free.

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10/1/09
Planning Meeting
Ithaca, NY (Brown Club of Ithaca)
12:00 pm, Ruloff’s, Collegetown, 411 College Ave. (between Oak St. traffic circle and Dryden Rd. over the Cascadilla Creek bridge)
At this meeting, the Club will decide on activities for the coming year, including tailgating at the Brown-Cornell football game on October 24, getting ready for prospective student interviews starting in December and deciding on our own meeting schedule for the year. If you would like to interview prospective students, please be sure to come to this lunch. Cost: Pay as you go.

10/2/09
Arts, Culture, and the Soul of a City
Featuring Donald King ’93
Providence, RI (Swearer Center, Department of Africana Studies and Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm, Rites and Reason Theatre, 155 Angell St.
Artistic/Executive Director Donald W. King ‘93 founded the Providence Black Repertory Company in 1996. As a native Rhode Islander, King was acutely aware of the need to build a vital cultural institution dedicated to making an artistic, social, and political impact. The theatre also birthed Sound Session, an annual music festival organized in partnership with the city. Thirteen years later, the region and theatre face economic challenges. How can an innovative theatre re-invent itself, survive and thrive in these difficult times? Don King is the recipient of the 2009 John Hope Alumni Award for Public Service, presented by the Brown Alumni Association and Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service. Cost: Free.

10/3/09
Chelsea Gallery and High Line Tour
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Meet in front of 192 Books, 190 10th Ave. (between 21st and 22nd Sts.)
The galleries in Chelsea comprise one of the most exciting contemporary art scenes in the world, and feature the work of cutting-edge and blue-chip artists. Enjoy a lecture about the exhibitions as well as unique insights into the mysterious inner workings of Manhattan art galleries. The tour will be lead by Suzanne Julig of Suzanne Julig Art Advisory and will include a visit to the recently opened and highly touted High Line, the elevated railway line that has been converted into a public park. Afterwards, share a cocktail at one of the trendy bars in the area. Cost: $32 pp (does not include cocktails).

10/3/09
Brown Classes of the 80s Get Together
Providence, RI (Classes of the 80s)
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm, Viva (formerly “Spats”), Paragon Restaurant, 234 Thayer St. at Angell St. (401-272-7600)
Come reminisce with your fellow Brown '80s classmates and enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar after the Homecoming Football Game. Cost: Free (purchase own drinks).

10/3/09
Fifth Annual Men’s and Women’s Crew Alumni Row
Providence, RI (Brown University Sports Foundation)
Hunter S. Marston Boathouse, Gano Street Exit off of 195 East
9:30 am, Arrival (light breakfast will be available)
10:00 am, Boat/Race preparation
10:30 am, Alumni Row begins
11:45 am, Women’s Crew boat christening honoring Michael Goldberger, Athletic Director
12:00 pm, Post-race lunch for Alumni, Parents and Friends
12:30 pm, Brown Football vs. URI at Brown Stadium
Join fellow alumni for a great day of rowing and share some laughs with o ld teammates, friends and family on Homecoming Weekend. Cost: $20 pp (includes all of the day’s events, reception and a FREE ticket to the football game. Pick up ticket at the Alumni Row).

10/3/09
Trip to Homecoming Football Game: Brown vs. URI
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Cape Cod)
Pick up times and locations:
9:00 am, Patriot Square, Dennis - Rte. 134
9:30 am, Barnstable Commuter Lot - Rte. 6 & 132
9:45 am, Sagamore Commuter Lot - near Sagamore Bridge
Enjoy deluxe Coach transportation from 3 locations on the Cape to Providence and a pre-game luncheon under the Brown Sports Foundation tent. Cost: $40 pp (includes transportation, driver gratuity, game ticket with program, and lunch).

10/4/09
Annual Meeting
Pasadena, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm, Potapskut Sailing Association, 283 Cove Rd., Blackhole Creek
Get (re)involved in the Brown Club of Greater Baltimore! The annual meeting is a chance to see old friends, meet new alums, and get involved in the club. We will be setting the agenda for the next year, electing new officers, and voting on the adoption of by-laws. Please join us, and bring a drink or dessert to share! Cost: Free.

10/6/09
Fall Seminar I: Connecting with Arts and Culture: The Public Humanities Program at Brown
Featuring Professor Steven Lubar
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
1:15 pm – 3:00 pm, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown St. (corner of George and Brown Sts.)
Steven Lubar, professor of American civilization, will discuss how The John Nicholas Brown Center for Public Humanities and Cultural Heritage is building a new program through connections between communities, organizations, scholars and students. Light refreshments will be served followed by lecture. Cost: Free for club members; $7pp/program for non-members.

10/9/09 – 10/12/09
Class of 1958 Mini Reunion
Washington, DC (Class of 1958)
The Westin Grand, 2350 M. St. NW (202-429-0100)
Friday evening: Welcome reception and dinner
Saturday morning: Optional extensive docent-led bus tour
Saturday afternoon: Panel discussion on the current Washington scene that's been arranged by Dana Singiser ’92, Special Assistant to the President. Dana has gathered this panel from Washington experts who have Brown connections.
Saturday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres; then dinnertime will be your chance to go out on the town with old friends and classmates
Sunday evening: Concert with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic conducted by Jim James. After the concert see the attractions of our nation's capital on your own -- perhaps explore in depth some of the sites you saw on the bus tour -- and reminisce with classmates.
Cost: $189/night for 3 hotel nights if reserved by 9/9 (mention group name: Brown Class of ’58) + $200/pp fee to cover the cost of food and drinks at the two evening events and the chartered bus.

10/10/09
Fall Lacrosse Classic: Brown vs. UNC
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
Kezar Stadium, 755 Stanyan St. (between Beulah St. and Waller St.)
12:00 pm, Gates open
3:00 pm, Game begins
Come join fellow alumni in rooting on the Brown Bears vs. University of North Carolina at the inaugural San Francisco Fall Lacrosse Classic. For the first time in Northern California, thousands of fans will experience lacrosse played at the highest level in this NCAA Division I Men's event. Before the game, a free youth clinic and coaches clinic will be offered to a limited number of participants by the coaching staffs and student athletes from Brown and North Carolina. All proceeds will benefit the Bay Area Youth Sports Foundation (BAYS). Cost: $25 single tickets; $20 group tickets.

10/11/09
Monthly Book Club: People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
Inspired by the true story of a mysterious codex known as the Sarajevo Haggadah, People of the Book is a sweeping adventure through five centuries of history. From its creation in Muslim-ruled, medieval Spain, the illuminated manuscript makes a series of perilous journeys: through Inquisition-era Venice, salons of Vienna, and the Nazi takeover of Sarajevo. Cost: $5-8 (cost of dinner is included).

10/11/09
A Night at the Theatre: Opus starring Drew Battles ’05 MFA
New Orleans, LA (Brown Club of New Orleans)
3:00 pm, Southern Repertory Theatre, Shops at Canal Place, 3rd Floor, 365 Canal St. #34
The play is described as a “witty and telling portrait of a high-caliber yet high-strung string quartet. Opus explores power and glory, loyalty and madness... and what a girl's gotta do to play with the big boys.” The matinee will be followed by a discussion with cast members and the theater’s artistic director. Afterwards, enjoy a glass of wine next door at the RHINO Contemporary Craft Gallery.

10/13/09
Fall Seminar II: Ann Franklin: A Rhode Island Printer and First Woman Printer in New England
Featuring Phoebe Bean ’94
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
1:15 pm – 3:00 pm, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown Street (corner of Brown and George Streets)
Phoebe Bean ’94, printed collection librarian at the Library of the Rhode Island Historical Society and a certified master craftsman in traditional hand bookbinding, will speak on Ann Franklin: A Rhode Island Printer and First Woman Printer in New England. Light refreshments will be served followed by lecture. Cost: Free for club members; $7pp/program for non-members.

10/15/09
Happy Hour
Denver, CO (Rocky Mountain Brown Club)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Forest Room 5, 2532 15th St. (Just west of I-25 on 15th St.)
The group will meet in the upstairs room at the rear of the establishment. Cost: Pay as you go.

10/15/09
Fall Gathering
Ann Arbor, MI (Brown Club of Michigan)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, The Arbor Brewing Company, 114 E. Washington St.
Appetizers and drink specials will be provided. Cost: Free.

10/15/09
Young Athletic Alumni Event
New York City, NY (Brown University Sports Foundation)
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm, Stout Restaurant & Bar, 133 West 33rd St.
All athletic alumni from Classes 1999 – 2009 are invited. Guest speakers will include Steve King ’91 and, co-chairs of the Young Athletic Alumni Committee, David Healy ’07 and Heather McCrea ’02.
Cost: Free (pay as you go for drinks & food).

10/17/09
Who’s Getting In? A Look at Selective College Admissions
Featuring Dean James Miller ’73
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
11:00 am – 1:00 pm, Bay Hall, Marble Collegiate Church, 1 West 29th St. (between 5th and 6th Aves.)
The past few years have been among the most competitive ever for selective college admissions, and the pattern is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. This increasing level of excitement and frenzy has been compounded by the near-collapse of the global financial system. How these factors impact today's high school students is the topic of this seminar. James Miller, dean of admissions, will address such items as racial and gender balance, the changing demographics of college classes, the role of legacies and alumni volunteers, and the impact that changes in financial aid have on recipients and non-recipients alike. Cost: $60/family (NOT/person).

10/17/09
Philadelphia Cares Day
Philadelphia, PA (Brown Club of Philadelpia)
8:00 am, Kick-off rally, Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Fairmount Park, 5201 Parkside Ave.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Work in area schools
In one day, you can make a world of difference! The School District of Philadelphia educates 196,308 students in 273 buildings. The Club will join thousands of other volunteers who will roll up their sleeves to improve our city’s public schools by painting classrooms, restoring playgrounds, and creating green spaces. Philadelphia Cares Day is a marathon day of service that gives our children attractive and more functional learning places. Cost: TBD.

10/18/09
The Head of the Charles Regatta 2009
Cambridge, MA (Brown Club of Boston and Brown Parents Crew Association)
11:00 am, American Legion Marsh Post, 5 Greenough Blvd.
Join Brown athletes, alumni, parents and friends at the annual regatta reception! Get on board to cheer on our world class athletes. Have lunch and enjoy the races at the American Legion Marsh VFW Post by the Eliot Bridge on the Charles. Races will take place rain or shine. Cost: Free.

10/18/09
Admissions Workshop
Featuring Dean James S. Miller ’73
Bryn Mawr, PA (Brown Alumni Schools Committee and Brown Club of Philadelphia)
12:30 – 3:30 pm, The Shipley School, 814 Yarrow St.
James Miller ’73, dean of admissions, will provide an explanation of the role of the alumni interviewer and why alumni interviews are important to the admission process. Highlights will also include: updates on current financial aid and admission initiatives, an admission case study discussion, and a Q&A with Dean Miller and BASC Assistant Director, Leora Cieplinski Cimet ’01. A light lunch will be served. Cost: Free.

10/18/09
Monthly Book Club: The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch ’82
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
4:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
In his last lecture, “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams”, Computer Science Professor Randy Pausch told his audience about the cancer that was devouring his pancreas and that would claim his life in a matter of months. Although Randy lost his battle with cancer, his legacy continues to inspire us all. The lecture is also available online. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: Free.

10/20/09
Special Edition of the Brown Monthly Book Club
Featuring Marion Winik ’78
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
7:30 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
Sandy ’57 and Dave Durfee ’56 will graciously host local author Marion Winik ’78 as she presents two works, First Comes Love and Glenrock Book of the Dead. Cost: Free.

10/20/09
Fall Seminar III: Old Things Everywhere: The Ancient World at Brown University
Featuring Professor Susan Alcock
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
1:15 pm, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown St. (corner of George and Brown Sts.)
Director of the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World, Susan Alcock, professor of archaeology, is a classical archaeologist with interests in the material culture of the eastern Mediterranean and western Asia, particularly in Hellenistic and Roman times. Light refreshments will be served followed by lecture. Cost: Free for club members; $7pp/program for non-members.

10/22/09
Art Restoration Tour and Demonstration
London, England (Brown Club of the United Kingdom)
Simon Gillespie Studio, 51a Cleveland St. W1T 4JH
7:00 pm, Refreshments
7:30 pm, Tour begins
Go behind the scenes into the world of art restoration and conservation and learn about the techniques and technology used to make art timeless. During the tour, you will examine a piece of work undergoing restoration in the studio and discuss the treatments and any problems that have incurred. The evening will conclude with a demonstration.
Cost: £15 for club members;, £20 for non-members; £40 (individual membership + event ticket); £65 (family membership + event ticket); £25 (young alumni membership ’08-’09 + event ticket).

10/22/09
About Face Theatre’s The Flowers by Adam Bock ’89
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
7:30 pm, Stage Left Theatre, 3408 N. Sheffield
Obie Award-winning playwright Adam Bock ’89 returns to Chicago with this witty love letter to the theatre. The gay couple that runs The Flowers acting troupe is as star-crossed as the forty-year-old actors they have playing Romeo and Juliet. For one of them, the world has become too small. The other can’t imagine another life. This is a play about parting’s sweet sorrow. This event includes an interactive “talk back” session with Bock and the production company’s artistic director Bonnie Metzgar ’86 following the play. Cost: $15/special group rate ticket.

10/22/09
Entrepreneurship: Alive and Well at Brown
Featuring Professor Emeritus Barrett Hazeltine
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston and Donald L. Saunders ’57)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers, 50 Park Plaza at Arlington St.
Join Barrett Hazeltine, professor emeritus of engineering and one of Brown's most celebrated professors, for a stimulating conversation about how entrepreneurship can best be taught and supported within the context of a Brown education. Why is it worth promoting both at Brown and in the Third World? Are there fortunes to be made "at the bottom of the pyramid?" Cost: $25 for club members/club member guests; $35 for non-members/non-member guests (price includes: food, open bar).

10/22/09
Brown Bash 2009
Chelsea, New York (Brown University Club in New York)
7:30 pm, The Gates, 290 8th Ave. (between 24th and 25th)
Classes from all the decades will come together with music provided by DJ Graham Browne ’08. There will be a full open bar from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm with a cash bar thereafter, as well as hors d’oeuvres. Meet high-powered alumni and drop a business card for the chance to win amazing prizes. Cost: $65 Classes 1999 – 2009 (event + 1 year membership); $75 all other classes (event + 1 year membership); $75 at the door no membership (cash only).

10/25/09
Wine and Cheese Gathering
Phoenix, AZ (Brown Club of Phoenix)
7:30 pm, Bacchus, Kierland Commons (btwn Sur La Table and Bobby's), 7122 E. Greenway Pkwy. (480-368-1743)
Light appetizers will be provided. All varieties of wine may be purchased by the glass or bottle.

10/25/09
Memory Walk for Alzheimer's
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
Riverside Park, West 97th St. (Entrance at Riverside Dr.)
9:00 am – 10:00 am, Check-in, on-site registration and breakfast
Volunteer with fellow Brown alumni at the Memory Walk, the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. We will be helping greet walkers as they enter Riverside Park, directing them to the registration area, and keeping the flow of traffic moving. Afterwards, enjoy brunch at one of the local diners in the area. Cost: Free.

10/25/09
New York Giants vs. Arizona Cardinals: Battle of the Brown Alumni NFL Teams
White Plains, NY (Brown Club of Westchester)
8:00 pm, James Joyce Public House, 166 Mamaroneck Ave.
Come to watch the match-up of two recent Super Bowl teams featuring Brown alumni with Super Bowl rings! Cardinals special teams captain and wide receiver Sean Morey '99, a 2009 Pro Bowl pick, was also co-captain of special teams when the Pittsburgh Steelers won the Super Bowl in 2006. Giants long snapper and special teams linebacker Zak DeOssie '07, Morey’s teammate in the 2009 Pro Bowl, was on New York's 2008 Championship team. On an order-at-the-bar basis, there'll be $8 pitchers of beer, $3 drafts, and 2-for-1 wings. Tables will be reserved for us in the bar. Cost: Pay as you go.

10/27/09
Fall Seminar IV: Fatal Cleopatra by William Shakespeare
Featuring Professor Coppelia Kahn
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
1:15 pm, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown St. (corner of George and Brown Sts.)
Coppelia Kahn, professor of English, will examine the conjunction of political power and female sexuality in Shakespeare’s play with a glance toward the 21st century. Light refreshments will be served followed by lecture. Cost: Free for club members; $7 pp/program for non-members.

10/27/09
Field Trip to The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Boston, MA (Pembroke Club of Providence and the Barrington Community School (BCS))
9:00 am – 4:30 pm, The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, 280 Fenway
Cost: $80 pp (includes museum admission, highlights tour of the Gardner collection, luncheon with choice of entrée, BCS escort, motor coach transportation and driver’s tip).

10/28/09
“Boldly Brown” Celebration with President Ruth Simmons
San Francisco, CA
California Academy of Sciences, 55 Music Concourse Dr., Golden Gate Park
6:00 pm, Faculty Colloquium with Professor John Mustard '90 PhD, Exploring Mars for Signs of Life
6:45 pm, Reception with President Simmons and the Brown Community
7:30 pm, Program, Ensuring Academic Excellence at Brown: Financial Aid, Faculty, Facilities and Beyond
Join President Simmons, fellow alumni, parents and friends to celebrate the momentum of the Campaign for Academic Enrichment. Cost: Free. Contact/RSVP: Campaign Events Office via e-mail or 401-863-3400.

10/28/09
From Darwin to Dover: Thoughts on America’s Continuing Problem with Evolution
Featuring Professor Kenneth Miller ’70
Salt Lake City, UT (The Brown Club of Utah and Rowland Hall)
Rowland Hall Library, 843 Lincoln St.
7:00 pm – 7:45 pm, Reception with light refreshments
7:45 pm – 9:00 pm, Lecture followed by Q&A
Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection remains the central concept of biology. This simple, yet at times controversial, misunderstood and misused theory profoundly altered our view of the natural world and our place in it. Through his presentation, Kenneth Miller, professor of biology, will enhance our understanding of Darwin and the significance of his effect on modern science. Cost: $10 pp; $5 pp for classes ’05 - ’09.

10/29/09
An Evening with Ambassador Richard Olson ’81: Brunonians Coming Together in the UAE
Featuring Ambassador Richard Olsen ’81
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Brown Club of the United Arab Emirates)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Ana Escrogima ’01 will graciously host Ambassador Richard Olsen ’81 for an informal and informative speaking program on a myriad of topics related to his position as Ambassador and relevant to life in the UAE. Cost: Free.

10/30/09
“Boldly Brown” Celebration with President Ruth Simmons
Seattle, WA
Pacific Science Center, 200 Second Ave. North
5:30 pm, Faculty Colloquium with Professor John Mustard '90 PhD, Exploring Mars for Signs of Life
6:00 pm, Reception with President Simmons and the Brown Community
7:00 pm, Program, Ensuring Academic Excellence at Brown: Financial Aid, Faculty, Facilities and Beyond
Join President Simmons, fellow alumni, parents and friends to celebrate the momentum of the Campaign for Academic Enrichment. Cost: Free. Contact/RSVP: Campaign Events Office via e-mail or 401-863-3400.

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9/1/09 - 9/9/09
Alumni College in the Italian Lake District
Baveno on Lake Maggiore (Brown Travelers)
Discover the beauty and magic of Italy’s Lake District. A region where Italy “kisses” Switzerland, each turquoise lake has its own unique character, reflected in the charming towns, majestic Renaissance villas and lush gardens that adorn their shores. Brown Faculty: Anthony Oldcorn, Emeritus Professor of Italian Studies. Cost: Approximately $2,795. Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).

9/3/09
Young Alumni BBQ in SoMa
San Francisco, CA (Carberry Dinner Club of the Brown Alumni Association of Northern CA)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Eric Boyle ’00 is graciously hosting this weekday BBQ in SOMA. Come and welcome some '09ers and get to know some other young alumni. Cost: Free.

9/8/09
Monthly Book Club: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
7:30 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
Fans of Robinson's acclaimed debut Housekeeping (1981) will find that the long wait has been worth it. From the first page of her second novel, the voice of Rev. John Ames mesmerizes with his account of his life-and that of his father and grandfather. Many writers try to capture life's universals of strength, struggle, joy and forgiveness-but Robinson truly succeeds in what is destined to become her second classic. Cost: Free.

9/9/09
Entrepreneurs' Speaker Event
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, University Club, 800 Powell St. (at California St.)
George Lauro ’80, founder of Alteon Capital Partners, LLC, and Hilary Billings ’85, former Chairman of the Board and Chief Marketing Officer of RedEnvelope will share their entrepreneurial experience and insights regarding how to fund your startup during a recession. We are also taking submissions for one elevator pitch. If you are interested in presenting your pitch, let us know during your registration process and be prepared. We shall randomly select one name at the event. Cost: $25 for current dues-paying alumni and ’09 grads; $35 for non-dues paying alumni/friends.

9/10/09
Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 pm, Bin 36, 339 North Dearborn at Marina City (312 755-9463)
Always the second Thursday of each month at noon, join us to discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. One of the benefits of these luncheon get-togethers is the opportunity to network. Those who attend include alums of many ages and career paths that might offer just what you need. RSVP if you can, but come anyway – even at the last minute. Reservation is under the name of Brown University or Tucker. Cost: Pay as you go.

9/12/09
The Brain-Computer Connection: Can We Restore Function after Paralysis?
Featuring Professor Leigh Hochberg '90
Denver, CO (The Rocky Mountain Brown Club)
Location and directions provided upon RSVP
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm, Reception with light refreshments
4:15 pm – 5:30 pm, Lecture followed by Q&A
Leigh Hochberg, associate professor of engineering, will discuss neural interfaces being developed at Brown which could help restore lost function to people with neurologic disease or injury. Exciting clinical trials have shown that those with neurological injury or illness can control a computer cursor via their thoughts. The hope is to not only re-establish communication, but also restore movement to paralyzed limbs. Cost: Free for you/guests with becoming a RMBC member for 2009-2010; $10 for non-members/guests.

9/13/09
Rock Climbing at Mission Cliffs
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Mission Cliffs, 2295 Harrison St. (at 19th St.)
Join fellow alumni for an evening of indoor rock climbing. If you are a first timer, this will be a great intro to rock climbing. If you have climbed before, put on your climbing shoes and experience that rush again. There will be room for both top-roping and bouldering (if that doesn't mean anything to you, no worries. Just come try it out!) After the climb, we will unwind with pizza and soda in Mission Cliffs' party room. Cost: $32 - entry fee, lesson, gear, pizza; $25 - lesson and pizza only (bring your own climbing gear); $8 - climb on your own and join us for pizza and soda.

9/13/09
Monthly Book Club: Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
Nemirovsky, a Russian born Jew who was a bestselling author in pre-WWII France, was at work on a five-part novel about the German invasion when she was captured by the Nazis, taken to Auschwitz and killed. Her daughters were able to smuggle the two completed portions of the novel out of the country and 64 years later the work has been published. Cost: $6-$8 for dinner provided.

9/13/09
Docent-Led Tour of Henri Matisse and Modern Art on the French Riviera
Philadelphia, PA (Brown Club of Philadelphia and Brown Club of Central New Jersey)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Perelman Building, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2525 Pennsylvania Ave.
Enjoy a docent led tour of this fabulous new exhibit in the newest part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, followed by a sandwich buffet. Make it a full afternoon by coming early and exploring the fabulous new space and exhibits of the Perelman Building, the Rodin Museum, or the Fairmount Waterworks. Cost: $25 club members and recent grads (’05 – ’09); $35 for non-members. Advance payment required.

9/17/09
Book Signing & Presentation: Minor League Mom: A Mother's Journey Through The Red Sox Farm Teams
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
Lower Level A, The Boston Public Library, Copley Square
6:00 pm, Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
7:00 pm, Presentation
Author Pamela Carey P’93 will be signing copies and giving a presentation about her new book chronicling the baseball careers of her sons, Todd Carey ’93 and Tim Carey. Todd Carey ’93 played three seasons for the Brown baseball team before being drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the ninth round of the 1992 Amateur Draft. Cost: Free.

9/17/09
Twilight Walking Tour of Greenwich Village with Dessert Tasting
Greenwich Village, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
8:00 pm, Meet in front of St. Luke in the Fields Church at the intersection of Hudson and Grove Sts.
Come join fellow alums for a tour of more than 15 sites associated with the history and personalities of the Village, from George Washington to Bob Dylan. Historical stops include the Washington Square Arch, Minetta Lane, Patchin Place, the Jefferson Courthouse Library and Grove Court. And what could make the tour sweeter? Why, a sampling of desserts along the way, from Lilac chocolate to Italian savioiardi. Cost: Members $28; non-members $40.

9/19/09
Inaugural Social Event
McAllen, TX (Brown Club of the Rio Grande Valley)
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Roosevelt’s, 821 N. Main St.
It’s official, the first social for the Brown Club of the Rio Grande Valley is planned! There will be appetizers, a cash bar, awesome ambiance and amazing people to catch up with. Spread the word to any alumni in the area you may know. The more the merrier. It’s a business casual event. Cost: $10 donation suggested and one guest/alumni allowed.

9/22/09
Annual Welcome Back Drinks
London, England (Brown Club of the United Kingdom)
7:00 pm, The Devonshire Arms, 37 Marloes Road, London, W8 6LA (closest Tube stops are High St. and Earls Court)
You are invited to welcome new alums, juniors abroad and others at our annual welcome back drinks. We have reserved the back room of the pub so that we can all catch up after a long summer! Cost: Purchase own drinks.

9/22/09
Changing Jobs in a Changing Economy
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
The Hampshire House, 84 Beacon St.
6:00 pm, Drinks, hors d'oeuvres and networking
7:15 pm, Lecture and discussion
Sheila Curran, nationally recognized career expert and coach, will share secrets to successfully building your brand, designing a career strategy, and finding employment—even in a bad economy. As the former director of Career Services at Brown, Sheila will also highlight how you can use your Brown education to advantage in the job search. Before Sheila’s lecture, join fellow alumni for cocktails and conversation. Cost: $10 for club members/guests; $30 for non-members (alumni who purchase a membership for $20 at the event will receive admission for $10).

9/22/09
Happy Hour: Tightwad Tuesdays
Portland, OR (Brown Club of Oregon)
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, New Old Lompoc, 5th Quadrant, 3901 N. Williams Ave.
Enjoy one more warm summer evening with fellow alumni at one of Portland’s best local breweries. Tasty appetizers will be provided, but buy your own drinks; $2.50 pints of beer all day! Dress is casual. Guests are welcome.
Cost: Free (purchase own drinks).

9/24/09
Downtown Dinner
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
6:00 pm, Quartino, 626 N. State St., (corner of State and Ontario in the River North neighborhood)
Downtown dinners are back! Catch up with old friends, make new ones, and enjoy great food and social or professional networking similar to the popular downtown lunches, without rushing back to the office. Explore an array of tastes and scenes throughout the city’s diverse neighborhoods. Quartino’s menu takes a “small plate” approach, with reasonably-sized dishes designed for sharing. They offer over 30 wines, chosen to complement the menu. Reservation is under “Brown Club Dinners.” Guests are welcome. Last-minute additions or late arrivals can be accommodated, if you are unable to RSVP. Cost: Pay as you go.

9/25/09
Brown Football on the Road: Brown vs. Harvard
Cambridge, MA (Brown Club of Boston, Brown University Sports Foundation)
5:00 pm, Pre-game tailgating, Gate 14 parking area in the lower left corner, next to Beren Tennis Center
7:00 pm, Kick-off time, Harvard Stadium, Harvard University
All alumni, parents, and friends are invited to come and cheer on Bruno!
Cost: Tickets: $15 adults; $8 students; under 13 free. Parking: $20 at Gate 14, Soldiers Field Rd.; $5 at Harvard Business School lot, North Harvard St. (3 minute walk to stadium).

9/26/09
Family Picnic
Canaan, NH (Brown Club of the Upper Valley)
3:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Location will be provided with RSVP
Ken Morley ’56 has graciously offered to host this event. There will be swimming (if it is warm enough), so bring swimwear and towels. Feel free to bring whatever special dish you’d like to share as well as whatever libations will serve for you and your family (Raindate is 9/27.) Cost: Free.

9/27/09
Meet the Author: Richard Wiese ’81
Darien, CT (Brown Club of Fairfield County)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP.
Explorer, outdoorsman, naturalist, author, and host of Exploration with Richard Wiese, an internationally syndicated television show, Richard Wiese '81 is passonate about inspiring people to love the outdoors. In early 2002 he became the youngest president in The Explorers Club’s 100-year history. The fabled society’s members have included Teddy Roosevelt, Neil Armstrong, Jane Goodall and Sir Edmund Hillary. Clare ’81 and John ’83 Hare will graciously host as Richard shares his extraordinary experiences and signs copies of his latest book, Born to Explore. Cost: $5 for club members; $15 for non-members.

9/27/09
First Annual Young Alumni Kickball Game
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
11 am – 1:00 pm, Teddy Ebersol’s Red Sox Fields at Lederman Park on the Esplanade.
Do you feel deprived of intramural activities? Have you been hoping for an organized game with some Brown friends? Well, you are in luck…come play! See the detailed set of rules and regulations, in case you forgot them from fourth grade gym class. Wear as much Brown gear as you can. Teams will be picked old-school-playground style with the two people decked out in the most Brown gear chosen as captains. You must be a club member to play. If you aren’t yet a member, there will be applications at the game. Cost: Free.

9/27/09
Annual Meeting
Pasadena, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm, Potapskut Sailing Association, 283 Cove Rd., Blackhole Creek
Get (re)involved in the Brown Club of Greater Baltimore! The annual meeting is a chance to see old friends, meet other alumni, and get involved in the club. We will be setting the agenda for the next year, electing new officers, and voting on the adoption of by-laws. The meeting will be held at the idyllic Potapskut Sailing Association in Pasadena. Please join us, and bring a drink or dessert to share! Cost: Free.

9/27/09
Monthly Book Club: The Brothers K by David J. Duncan
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
4:00 pm, Locations and directions will be provided upon RSVP
This is an epic story told largely by the youngest son, Kincade, about a strange and exuberant household with two gods: fundamentalist Christianity and baseball. But it is not really a story about either one. It is an amazing kaleidoscope of the times (especially the Vietnam era of the 1960’s), the sprawling dynamics of a brave and quirky family, baseball, and humor with a startlingly comprehensive look at them all. New members always welcome. Cost: Free.

9/30/09
Finance Industry Networking
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
Offices of Mayer Brown, 71 South Wacker Dr.
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm, Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres/networking
6:45 pm – 8:00 pm, Opening remarks by Jason Pompeii ’92/panel presentations/Q&A
8:00 pm – 8:45 pm, Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres/networking
This event will feature a panel discussion of accomplished Brown alumni who are leaders in their respective disciplines in the finance industry. The event will be moderated by Jason Pompeii ’92.
Cost: $15 for ’09 - ’10 club members; $25 for alumni non-members/guests; $30 event + young alumni membership; $45 event + membership; $65 event + family membership (two alumni).

9/30/09
Reception Featuring Professor Emerita Martha Sharp Joukowsky ’58
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown St. (corner of George and Brown Sts.)
Enjoy wine, punch and delectable hors d’oeuvres as Martha Sharp Joukowsky ‘58, professor emerita of old world archaeology and art, talks about her new book, Petra Great Temple (Volume II), which has been described as an impressive history, stratigraphy and chronology of Brown’s excavations in Jordan at the Petra Great Temple from 1993-2007. Cost: Free.

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8/1/09
Comedy Night at Stone Soup Improv
Oakland, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
7:45 pm, Doors open, Stone Soup Improv, 511 - 48th St. at Telegraph Ave.
8:00 pm, Performance
A wacky, hilarious and daring comedy troupe improvises using on-the-spot suggestions from the audience. Performance is PG-13 friendly. Cost: $9 plus $1.35 online processing fee.

8/1/09
Music Under the Stars
Alpharetta, GA (Brown Club of Georgia)
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park
7:30 pm, Top of the Lawn Conversation
8:30 pm, Concert
Come gather for a celebration of "Rodgers and Hammerstein at the Movies." Join Turner Classic Movies' host, Richard Osborne and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, in a toast to the musical partnership that forever changed the face of Broadway and Hollywood musicals. Enjoy memorable screen moments from The Sound of Music, Oklahoma, Carousel and more classics. If you're a cinema-buff, come join us at 7:30 pm for the Top of the Lawn Conversation to hear insights into the music and program. Cost: $25 pp includes admission to the venue, a lawn chair, and a hot-dog or vegetarian basket.

8/2/09
Alumni Picnic and Class of 2013 Send Off Party
Denver, CO (Rocky Mountain Brown Club)
4:30 - 7:00 pm, Alamo Placita Park
RMBC will provide the main course and dessert. Please bring A side dish to share, the beverages of your choice, and whatever outdoor park games you and/or your kids would like to play. Cost: Free.

8/2/09
An Afternoon at the Montemaggiore Vineyard
Healdsburg, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Montemaggiore Estate, 2355 West Dry Creek Rd.
Join food writer Diane Peterson ’78 and winemaker Lise Pfau Ciolino ’85 for an afternoon of wine and food, pairing Sonoma County's finest and freshest fare with Montemaggiore estate wines. Lise will lead a walk through the organic and biodynamic vineyards where she farms 10 acres of Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon and cultivates eight hundred olive trees. After the walk enjoy a summertime feast chosen and prepared by Diane from her favorite Sonoma County purveyors served on the deck of the Ciolinos’ private home. Lise will offer a vertical tasting of Montemaggiore’s award-winning Syrahs. Cost: $50 for dues-paying members; $65 for non-members/guests.

8/4/09 - 8/12/09
Cruise the Baltic Sea
Including Copenhagen, St. Petersburg and Stockholm (Brown Travelers)
Set sail from Copenhagen, Denmark aboard the six-star Crystal Symphony. Cruise the legendary Baltic Sea to the historic capitals that line its shores. Ports of call include Rønne, Denmark; St. Petersburg, Russia; and Tallin, Estonia; before disembarking in Stockholm. Brown Faculty: To be announced. Cost: From approximately $3,195.
Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).

8/5/09
Summer 2009 Networking Event
Palo Alto, CA (Bay Area Regional Council for Brown Entrepreneurship Program and Brown Alumni Association of Northern California’s Entrepreneurs Group)
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, 3175 Hanover St.
Enjoy an evening with Dr. Ted Selker ’79 and a panel of alumni: Jonathan Speed ’83, Patty Cheng ’93, Vadim Slavin ’05, Timothy Bentley ’06, and Naeem Zafar ’81. Ted Selker will deliver the keynote, “Lifelong mentorship: how it shaped my life!,” and the panel of alumni and EP students will discuss, “The Reshaping of Work Force: how Gen-Y is requiring new rules of management.” Cost: Free.

8/5/09
Summer Concert Series: The Sophisticats
Hartford, CT (Brown Club of Northern and Central Connecticut)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Lawn of the Rose Garden, Elizabeth Park, corner of Prospect and Asylum Aves.
The concert will feature The Sophisticats, a four-member Swing Band. Pack a picnic or pick up dinner at the Pond House Café located within the park. Bring a blanket or beach chair and sit back and enjoy a free concert in the park. Parking is available next to the greenhouses and is free of charge. Cost: Free (dinner on your own).

8/7/09 – 8/9/09
Whitewater Rafting Trip
Lake Moxie, ME (Brown Club of Boston and the Boston Ski and Sports Club (BSSC))
The Kennebec and the Dead River
Start: Friday, August 7 at 2:30 pm (see full weekend schedule); Finish: Sunday, August 9 at 10:00 pm
Join the Brown Club of Boston for an unforgettable, two-day whitewater rafting excursion on the Kennebec and the Dead River in Maine! This trip is available to ALL skill levels, whether you’re a seasoned pro or you’ve never even seen a raft before. The trip includes 2 days of rafting, equipment, instruction, roundtrip transportation, camp site accommodations and all the food you’ll need. Cost: $299 pp (special Brown Club price). There are a LIMITED NUMBER OF SEATS reserved for Brown Club members (and their family and friends).

8/7/09
Tour and Rooftop Cocktails at the MET: Featuring the New American Wing in the Engelhard Court
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:00 pm, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave.
Enjoy a private guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's American Wing, including the newly renovated Engelhard Sculpture Court. This sculpture court has been under renovation for 2 years, and is recently reopened to the public. Admire the sculptures, Tiffany windows and bask in the bright sky lighting from the glass roof above. Afterwards, join us for cocktails on the rooftop (weather permitting). Cost: $26 for members; $33 for non-members (does NOT include cocktails).

8/8/09
5th Annual Summer Picnic
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
1:00 – 4:00 pm, Seward Park, Shelter #5, 5898 Lake Washington Blvd. S.
It's been a busy summer with 100+ degree heat and the Blue Angels in town. Now it's time for sun, food and fun at the annual Club picnic. The Club will be in lovely Seward Park again this year, where friends and family are welcome as always. The event will be catered by a local favorite caterer so come hungry! Cost: $10 adults; $5 for children 12 and under; children 3 and under and the Class of 2009 are free.

8/8/09
Chicago Machine Lacrosse Game and Tailgate
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
Soldier Field Stadium, 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr. #2
6:00 pm, Tailgate (Waldron Parking Deck)
7:00 pm, Opening-faceoff (Solider Field)
If you enjoy live, professional athletics, are looking for an affordable, family-friendly event, or are looking for an exciting outdoor activity, this event is sure to not disappoint! Chicago’s professional lacrosse team, the Machine, will battle the Long Island Lizards in their season closer. Look in the parking deck for the Brown Club of Chicago banner or a flag of the Brown shield to find our tailgate . Please bring your own refreshments, snacks and any other suitable tailgate items. Thanks to the generosity of Chicago Machine president, John Meister ’79, general admission will be reduced by 25%. Cost: $15/ticket (reduced price). To receive the discount, mention Brown Club of Chicago when paying for the tickets.

8/9/09
Monthly Book Club: The Bible: A Biography by Karen Armstrong
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington D.C.)
6:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
Karen Armstrong, religious historian, discusses the conception, gestation, life, and afterlife of history’s most powerful book. She analyzes the social and political situation in which oral history turned into written scripture, how this all-pervasive scripture was collected into one work, and how it became accepted as Christianity’s sacred text. Cost: $6-$8 for dinner provided.

8/10/09
Carberry Club Clean Tech Dinner
San Francisco, CA (Carberry Dinner Club of the Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
7:00 pm, 54 Mint, 16 Mint Plaza (Jessie St., off Mission and Fifth Sts.)
Join Brown alumni interested/involved in clean tech entrepreneurship or research. Bring along guests who share the interest. Cost: Free.

8/12/09
Reception on Martha’s Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Mary and Jerome Vascellaro ’74, P’07 and Matt Vascellaro ’07 graciously welcome all Brown alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends to a reception on Martha’s Vineyard. Cost: Free.

8/13/09
Dinner and Lords of the Samurai exhibition at the Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St.
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm, Buy ticket for exhibition and purchase dinner in the museum’s Café Asia
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Meet for dinner in Fisher Dining Room
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, View museum exhibits
Melissa Rinne ’92, assistant curator of Japanese art at the Asian Art Museum, will join us for dinner and share a few words about the current exhibition, Lords of the Samurai. After dinner view the exhibition and the upstairs galleries until the museum closes at 9 pm. Those who want a tour of the exhibition may join the docent-led tour beginning at 6:30 pm. Cost: $10 for Lords of the Samurai exhibit; purchase own dinner.

8/13/09
Wine Tasting with Trustee Emeritus Jonathan Speed ’84
San Francisco, CA (Carberry Dinner Club of the Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
7:30 pm, Location provided upon RSVP
Trustee Emeritus Jonathan Speed will host alumni for a wine tasting and relaxing summer evening. Cost: Free.

8/13/09
Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 pm, South Water Kitchen, 225 N. Wabash Ave. (312) 236-9300
Always the second Thursday of each month at noon, join the group to discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. One of the important benefits of these luncheon get-togethers is the opportunity to network. Those who attend include alums of many ages and career paths that might offer just what you need. Reservation is under name of Brown University or Tucker. RSVP if you can, but come anyway – even at the last minute. Cost: Purchase own food/drink.

8/16/09
Urban Epic 2009: Triathlon Relay Race
South Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
8:00 am, Start time, L Street Bathhouse
Participate in a mini triathlon as part of a team. Put together a team of 2 or 3 people to compete against fellow Brown alumni led teams. You only need to do one of the three legs of the race (1/2 mile swim, 10 mile bike or the 5 mile run). This is a great event for first timers. See full details of the event. There will be a Brown gear prize for the best overall Brown alumni team to finish the challenge. There will also be recognition of being the Best Brown Triathlon Relay Team in Boston in your decade on the Club website. Cost: See full details of pricing.

8/16/09
End-of-Summer Barbecue
San Diego, CA (Brown Alumni Club of San Diego )
1:00 pm – evening, Kate O Sessions Park, 5115 Soledad Rd. (between Alta Vista Way and Los Altos Way)
Join fellow alumni for BBQ, live music, and the SeaWorld fireworks after dark. The club will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, condiments, and s'mores but please bring your own refreshments as well as blankets and chairs. There will also be two small charcoal grills available for anyone who wishes to bring their own food. Families (including canines) are welcome. Cost: Free.

8/19/09
The Anti-Recession 1980s & 1990s Alumni Happy Hour
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
5:30 - 7:30 pm, Fulton Lounge, 955 W. Fulton Market
Please join Chicago area alumni from the 1980s and 1990s graduating classes for an impromptu and informal happy hour at Fulton Lounge. Meet old friends and make new ones as summer begins to end. Cost: Free.

8/19/09
Alumni Mixer
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Medjool , 2522 Mission St. (between 21st and 22nd Sts.)
As summer begins to wind down, join fellow alumni for an enjoyable evening. All classes are strongly encouraged to come. Please help us spread the word and invite other Brown alums! Cost: Pay as you go.

8/20/09
The Green Economy: What It Is & How You Can Be Part of It
Featuring Associate Dean Roger Nozaki MAT ’89 – Panel Moderator
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St.
7:30 pm – 8:45 pm, Panel
8:45 pm – 9:30 pm, Reception
The need to “be green” is being discussed within politics and virtually every sector of the economy from finance and automotives to retail and utilities. What does “being green” truly mean and how will this impact your career? Interested in a career in these different fields? Learn from a panel of alumni, moderated by Roger Nozaki, Associate Dean of the College and Director of the Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service, who are leaders in a variety of industries and who can share their perspectives on how changes in energy policy and the climate are creating opportunities in their respective fields. Cost: $10 for members; $15 for non-members.

8/20/09
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamond Backs
Philadelphia, PA (Brown Club of Philadelphia)
7:00 pm, Game time, Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Way
Join fellow alumni to watch the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park. Cost: $28/ticket.

8/20/09
An Evening of Fine Dining and Entertainment at the Theatre By The Sea: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Matunuck, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
Theatre By the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Rd.
6:00 pm, Dinner, Bistro by the Sea (adjacent to the Theatre)
8:00 pm, Showtime
Theatre By The Sea is a picturesque summer stock barn theatre located on Rhode Island's Southern Shore that produces Broadway's favorite musicals and plays. Meal choices for dinner are as follows: Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cranberry Chutney, Chicken Cordon Blue, Penne Primavera with Garden Vegetables in a Red Sauce, Grilled Tuna with Lemon Herb Butter. Cost: $50/ticket for show and dinner.

8/22/09
Annual All Ivy Plus Summer Outing and Seminar
From Darwin to Dover: Thoughts on America’s Continuing Problem with Evolution
Featuring Professor Kenneth Miller ’70, P’02
Bristol, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island and other Ivy alumni clubs of Rhode Island)
Haffenreffer Estate, Bristol, RI
11:00 am, Arrival time
11:30 am, Lecture
12:45 pm – 4:00 pm, Lunch and activities
Kenneth Miller, professor of biology, will discuss Darwin and the significance of his effect on modern science. (View Professor Miller’s appearances on The Colbert Report and on NOVA.) The Haffenreffer has an indoor eating area so event is rain or shine. Restroom facilities and sports activities are available including bocce ball, volleyball and horseshoes. Cost: $30 for traditional clamboil (including chowder and salad); $15 vegetarian option (“summer fresh” lasagna, corn on the cob & salad); $10 for children under 12 (burgers, hot dogs and chowder). Salsa, chips, watermelon, cookies, soft drinks and water are included.

8/22/09
Grant Park BBQ
Atlanta, GA (Brown Club of Georgia)
3:00 pm, Grant Park, 700 Boulevard SE
Please join the Brown Club of Georgia for a BBQ at Grant Park. Grant Park is a very kid-friendly environment. If you are bringing little ones, no registration is necessary. If they eat heartily, a donation would help the cause. For those who have ordered t-shirts, they will be available at the event. Cost: Donations requested. $5 for individual; $20 for individual and n-shirt (subject to availability); $35 for individual, n-shirt, and club membership through end of 2009.

8/22/09 - 9/1/09
The Black Sea - Crossroads of Culture from the Ancient Past to the Present
Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine (Brown Travelers)
The Black Sea region is still new territory for many visitors, although many pivotal events of world history have played out within its margins. Sail on Corinthian II to ports in Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria and Ukraine. Brown Faculty: Patricia Herlihy, Professor Emerita of History & Adjunct Professor at the Watson Institute for International Studies Cost: From approximately $6,995. Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).

8/22/09 - 9/2/09
Celtic Lands
Ireland, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, England and France (Brown Travelers)
Take a remarkable voyage of discovery. From the Irish capital of Dublin and the islands and Highlands of Scotland, cruise through the dark blue waters of the Celtic and Irish Seas and along the verdant shores of southern England and northern France. Brown Faculty: L. Perry Curtis, Emeritus Professor of History. Cost: From approximately $5,450.
Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).

8/23/09
Class of 1998 Bi-Costal Potlucks
East Coast: New York City, NY and Washington, D.C. (Brown Class of 1998)
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST, location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
West Coast: San Francisco, CA (Brown Class of 1998)
1:00 pm – 3:30 pm PST, location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Meet fellow classmates, bring a dish to add to the table, and enjoy an afternoon potluck with one and all. You, your friends, and your families are invited to attend. If you don’t live near either location, you could host a potluck in your area! Please let us know. Cost: Free, please bring a dish to share. If your last name begins with: A-G, please bring a salad, appetizer, or side dish; H-L, please bring paper/plastic goods (utensils, plates, cups, etc.); M-S, please bring an entree; T-Z, please bring beverages or desserts.

8/23/09
Send-Off Party
Houston, TX (Brown Club of Houston)
4:00 – 6:00 pm, at the home of John Sweney ’79, location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
All members of the Brown community in Houston including alumni, students, parents and friends are invited to a send-off party in honor of the Classes of ’10, ’11, ’12 and ’13 as we make new friends, renew old ties, and celebrate any excuse to gather together with other Brown folks. Great Tex-Mex food, margaritas and other beverages will be served. Cost: Free.

8/23/09
Monthly Book Club: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
4:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Chicago circa 1893, Erik Larson intertwines the true tale of two men; the brilliant architect behind the legendary 1893 World’s Fair and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death. Cost: Free.

8/24/09
Ivy Plus Society TIPS Party
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Hotel Gansevoort (Roof Deck), 18 9th Ave.
For the August TIPS party, enjoy the cool breezes streaming over the Gansevoort's roof deck bar and lounge and a cocktail while connecting with your favorite Ivy Plus alums - new and old. Whether you are coming to network your way to a new date, job, or deal - or just coming to soak up the NYC skyline and share a laugh with your old school friends - this gorgeous setting will do you right. Enjoy complimentary appetizers for the first hour or so of the event. Cost: $12 per person until 8/17; $15 thereafter.

8/30/09
Brown Alumni Day with the Colorado Rapids
Denver, CO (Brown Club of Denver)
1:00 pm, Dick's Sporting Goods Park (I-70 and Quebec)
Come show your support for fellow alum Cory Gibbs ’02 as the Colorado Rapids take on the Houston Dynamo. An autograph session with Cory will take place post game exclusively for all Brown alumni attendees. Cost: $15.

8/30/09
Picnic at the Summit of Pack Monadnock
Peterborough, NH (Brown Alumni Club of New Hampshire)
11:00 am, Miller State Park, 101 E
Enjoy lunch with fellow alumni. You can either hike or drive to the top. If you decide to hike, please be at the bottom parking lot at 11:00 am so that the group can set out no later than 11:30 to reach the top between 12:30 and 1:00. Bring lunch, but remember this is a carry-in/carry-out park. It is recommended to take Wapack Trail (yellow triangles) to the top and Marion Davis Trail back to the parking lot. Cost: Free.

8/30/09
Boscobel/Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Part 2: Pericles
Garrison, NY (Brown Club of Westchester and Yale Westchester Alumni Association)
4:30 pm, Picnic supper on the Great Lawn at Boscobel House and Gardens, 1601 Route 9D
6:00 pm, Performance
Enjoy a picnic dinner on the lawn of Boscobel overlooking a spectacular view of the Hudson River. Stroll around the grounds of this beautiful estate and settle in for an innovative performance of Pericles. Cost: $34/ticket. Picnic dinners are ordered separately with the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival at 845-265-9575.

8/30/09
Brewers vs. Pirates
Milwaukee, WI (Brown Club of Wisconsin)
1:05 pm, Brewers Stadium, One Brewers Way
Join the Brown Club of Wisconsin in Milwaukee for an afternoon of fun at the Brewers game. As always, friends, family and fans are welcome. Cost: $20 - $30/ticket.

8/30/09
Monty Python’s Spamalot
Los Angeles, CA (Brown Club of Southern California)
Pinot Grill on the Plaza and the Ahmanson Theater, The Los Angeles Music Center, 135 North Grand Ave.
4:45 pm, Pre-theater reception with John Altman
6:30 pm, Performance
By special arrangement, composer, arranger and musician John Altman will be our special guest during a pre-performance reception and then attend the performance with us. John arranged the song Always Look On Bright Side Of Life from the movie Monty Python’s Life of Brian. This song is featured in Spamalot, which is the popular musical lovingly ripped off from the popular motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Cost: $57 for early bird ticket by 6/29 (includes performance and pre-theatre reception – seating is guaranteed); $60 after 6/30 (if tickets are still available); $8 for Music Center parking (not included in ticket price).

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7/1/09
The Trinity College Summer Music Series
Hartford, CT (Brown Club of Northern and Central Connecticut)
6:00 pm, Trinity College Chapel, Paul Bisaccai performs on the piano
7:00 pm, Quad bordering the chapel, David Maker and Nicole Bernier perform on the carillon
Meet fellow alumni on the quad by the Brown banner just before the 7:00 pm concert. After the carillon concert, Bob Miorelli '76 will lead a tour up the carillon tower to the playing chamber to demonstrate how the carillon is played. Anyone willing to climb the 110 step spiral staircase is welcome to try out the carillon! Cost: Free.

7/3/09 - 7/15/09
Cruising the Norwegian Fjords and Russia’s White Sea
Norway, North Cape, White Sea and Russia on M.S. Le Diamant (Brown Travelers)
Discover the majestic fjords of Norway, spectacular North Cape and rarely-sailed waters of the White Sea. Cruise into the heart of mountainous fjords and sail in the wake of the Vikings across the pristine waters of the Barents Sea. Brown Faculty: Richard Gould, Professor of Anthropology. Cost: From approximately $6,595.
Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).

7/7/09 - 7/17/09
Aegean Odyssey: Exploring the Roots of Democracy
Istanbul to Athens on Sea Cloud (Brown Travelers)
Join us for a very special voyage aboard the legendary sailing yacht Sea Cloud. From Istanbul, sail the Turkish coast and Greek Isles to Athens, birthplace of democracy, where we disembark and spend two nights. Brown Faculty: Gordon Wood, Emeritus Professor of History. Cost: From approximately $5,995. Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).

7/8/09
A Night Out in San Jose
San Jose, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Britannia Arms, 173 West Santa Clara St.
Enjoy an evening of drinks and merrimentwith other South Bay alumni right in the heart of downtown San Jose. At dusk, migrate over to San Pedro Square to take in Cinema San Pedro's free showing of Caddyshack. If you're staying for the movie, bring chairs/blankets. Cost: Pay as you go for drinks; movie is free.

7/10/09
Tour of the Dig at Apollonia – Arsuf
Apollonia – Arsuf, Israel
9:00 am, Apollonia National Park (north of Herzliya)
Katharina Galor, adjunct assistant professor of Judaic studies, is head of the Brown team working at the Apollonia-Arsuf dig. She has graciously agreed to give a tour of the dig to alumni. Feel free to bring a picnic, so that you can socialize and enjoy the park after the tour. Cost: 20 NIS/adult; 9 NIS/child (age 5-18); discounts for: senior citizens, students, Herzliya residents and tickets purchased via Isracard. Due to the various individual discounts, we will not enter as a group. Upon arrival, please enter the park, buy tickets and meet in the general entrance area.

7/11/09
Yacht Cruise
Hong Kong, China (Brown Alumni Association of Hong Kong, Stanford and UPenn Alumni Clubs of Hong Kong)
9:30 am – late afternoon, pickup and drop-off at IFC Pier (Central)
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea. A delicious lunch (including wine and drinks) will be served, followed by an afternoon of of wakeboarding, banana-boating, ocean swimming and/or just relaxing aboard the ship (or ashore at the nearby beach). The yacht is also equipped with full amenities and entertainment system for those just looking for some sun. Cost: $360 (includes lunch) before 7/1; $400 after 7/1.

7/12/09
Monthly Book Club: Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
This novel recounts the lives of two couples who first met during the Depression in 1930s America and the joys and difficulties they encounter throughout their lives. Larry Morgan and Sid Lang have jobs in the English Department at the University of Wisconsin and their lives are intertwined from the moment they meet, when both their wives are pregnant. Cost: $5-$7 for dinner provided.

7/12/09
A Cruise on the Viking
Onset, MA (Brown Club of Cape Cod)
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Hy-Line Cruises, Onset Town Pier, 184 Onset Ave. (508-295-3883)
Departing from Onset Town Pier, enjoy a very pleasant trip through the Cape Cod Canal and back. During the cruise you will be entertained by a jazz band. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided, as well as a cash bar. The club will have exclusive use of the boat which will hold over 100 people so please bring family and friends. Cost: $36.

7/15/09
Happy Hour
Cleveland, OH (Brown Club of Northeast Ohio)
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, The Southside, 2207 W. 11th St.
Join fellow alumni for some mandatory fun and frivolity, along with some networking, re-connecting and future event planning. Cost: Pay as you go.

7/16/09
Summer Career Networking Mixer
Los Angeles, CA (Brown Club of Southern California)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Garden Patio @ The Blue Dahlia Café, Downtown, 738 E. 3rd St.
Join fellow Brunonians for socializing and career networking as you munch on delicious appetizers and enjoy specially priced $5 glasses of wine. Cost: $15/ticket.

7/16/09
Summer Cocktails at Il Bordello
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Il Bordello, 479 West 23rd St. at 10th Ave. (SE corner)
Join fellow alumni for drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and fun. Ill Bordello, a neighborhood favorite tapas lounge will be reserved for exclusive use of the Brown Club. Come with friends (Brown bear or not!), reconnect with old ones and make new summer friends. The breezy space, sangria specials, complimentary hors d'oeurves (vegetarian option available) and lifting tunes from the in house DJ will keep you feeling giddy all night long. Cost: $5/members; $10/non-members.

7/18/09
Community Beach Clean-Up
Encinitas, CA (Brown Alumni Club of San Diego and the San Diego Surfrider Foundation)
Moonlight Beach, Encinitas Boulevard at the beach, meet on the sand by Cottonwood Creek
8:00 am, Breakfast (fresh bagels and coffee will be provided)
9:00 am, Cleanup
Help keep our most enjoyable community amenity clean. The Surfrider Foundation coordinates the cleanup - all you have to do is show up! Wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes and sunscreen. Bring gardening or work gloves if you have them. If not, you will be provided with latex gloves along with bags, hand sanitizer and other essentials. (Feel free to bring your own reusable bag, used bag or bucket to help limit what ends up at the garbage dump.) All volunteers must sign a liability waiver (Word doc.), but volunteers under 18 MUST have a parent or guardian sign the waiver before they can participate. Cost: Free.

7/19/09
Politico Brunch
Foster City, CA (Carberry Dinner Club of the Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
1:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Michael O’Neil ’73, a pollster and part-time TV political analyst for 25+ years, will graciously host this event. If you are an elected official, political wannabe, consultant or just someone with a strong interest in politics or public policy, come join us for a lively and uncontrolled discussion. Cost: Free.

7/19/09
An Afternoon at the Ballpark: Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Nationals Stadium, 1500 South Capitol St., SE (Navy Yard Metro Stop)
Enjoy an afternoon at the ballpark while the Washington Nationals take on the Chicago Cubs. Seats will be located in section 105 in the left field perfectly located to catch Ryan Zimmerman and Adam Dunn’s homeruns. George Bassett will have the tickets and will meet everyone in the back entrance (The Red Porch is visible from the gates) to the right of the gates. He will be wearing a Brown Lacrosse t-shirt. Cost: $25/ticket for club members; $30 for non-members.

7/19/09
Pawtucket Red Sox Outing: PawSox vs. Indianapolis Indians
Pawtucket, RI (Brown Club of Boston and Brown Club of Rhode Island)
McCoy Stadium, 1 Columbus Ave.
11:00 am, Barbeque; 1:00 pm, Gametime
Enjoy a leisurely, family-friendly summer afternoon at McCoy Stadium to root on the PawSox. If you haven’t visited in a while, McCoy Stadium has drawn rave reviews since a complete renovation prior to the 1999 baseball season. Cost: $25 adults; $20 children (12 and under). Price includes general admission seats and access to the pre-game all-you-can-eat barbecue: hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, macaroni salad, coleslaw, potato chips, lemonade and ice cream bars. Note: Concession items and beverages are available during the game at regular prices.

7/19/09
Boscobel/Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival: Much Ado About Nothing
Garrison, NY (Brown Club of Westchester and Yale Westchester Alumni Association)
2:00 pm, Reception and discussion with Murray Biggs, The Hastings Center, 21 Malcolm Gordon Rd.
4:30 pm, Picnic supper on the Great Lawn at Boscobel House and Gardens, 1601 Route 9D
6:00 pm, Performance
One of the local delights of summer, this professional troupe stages truly innovative and engaging Shakespeare under a tent. You can simply attend the play, or also order an excellent pre-theater picnic dinner from the Festival. In addition, you have the option of attending a pre-theater lecture by Yale English professor, Murray Biggs, who is an expert on Elizabethan drama. Cost: Hastings Center Reception: $30/adult; children under 16 are free.
Performance: $34/ticket. Picnic dinners are ordered separately with the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival at
845-265- 9575. Call at least two days in advance to order.

7/22/09
Entrepreneurs’ Speaker Event
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, University Club, 800 Powell St. (at California)
Sirish Maddali, MD ’94 and Jonathan Boutelle ’97, CTO of SlideShare, will share their entrepreneurial experiences and offer “Seven lessons learned—what I did or didn’t know that would have helped my venture significantly.” We are also taking submissions for one elevator pitch. If you are interested in presenting your pitch, let us know during your registration process and be prepared. We shall randomly select one name at the event. Cost: $25 for current dues-paying alumni and ’09 grads; $35 for non-dues paying alumni/friends.

7/23/09
Summer Mixer
Hong Kong, China (Brown University Alumni Association of Hong Kong)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Epöch Coffee Bar and Desserterie, 12-14 Fung St. (near Star St. and Pacific Place Three)
School's out! Come join the club at our favorite venue, Epöch, run by a dear Brunonian, to meet alums, catch up with friends and make new ones. Cost: Pay as you go.

7/23/09
The Fourth Annual U.S. Alumni Summer Reception
London, England (Brown Club of the United Kingdom and other U.S. alumni clubs)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Savile Club, 69 Brook St., London W1 (nearest underground station: Bond St.)
The Ballroom at the Savile Club provides a very special elegant atmosphere for socializing and networking. Dress code: Smart; men must wear jackets and ties. Cost: £30 pp (includes hors d'oeuvres and wine).

7/25/09
Alumni Night at the Central City Opera 2009 Summer Festival: A Little Night Music by Stephen Sondheim
Central City, CO (Rocky Mountain Brown Club and all Ivy+ clubs)
6:30 pm, Pre-Performance reception with wine and cocktails, Teller House, 120 Eureka St. (next to Opera House), 2nd Floor, turn left to the Governor’s Parlor
8:00 pm, Performance, Opera House, 200 Eureka St.
10:30 pm, Optional Apres Opera, Little Kingdom Room (next to Face Bar)
Apprentice artists perform favorites with piano accompaniment. Cost: Tickets start at $43/ticket + $3 handling fee (to get this discounted price mention code FFIVY when ordering).

7/26/09
IvyPlus Beach Volleyball Event
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago and Yale Club of Chicago)
10:00 am – 2:00 pm, North Avenue Beach, 1603 N Lake Shore Dr. (courts next to Castaways)
Feel free to lounge around on the beach or join the crew in a few games of beach volleyball - the nets will be set up at the courts adjacent to Castaways. Hosts David Dies '04 and Heidi Hansberry (Yale '06) will be identifiable by their respective school t-shirts and flags flying on the net posts. Cost: Free.

7/26/09
Field Day
Evanston, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
11:30 am – 2:30 pm, Evanston’s Lakefront, end of Dempster St.
Bring a picnic lunch to Evanston’s beautiful lakefront and enjoy the company of other alumni and their families. Stay for games, playground activities, or a swim at the beach. The club will provide a grill, charcoal, drinks and dessert, as well as some sports equipment. Please bring your own food to grill and play equipment if desired. Cost: $5 pp; $10/family; become a 2009-2010 member and the event is free! Please note: if going to the beach, a beach token/entrance fee is required: $8/adult; $6/child age 1-11.

7/26/09
Sunday Brunch Meeting
Manchester, NH (Brown Club of New Hampshire)
11:00 am, The Yard Seafood and Steak House, 1211 South Mammoth Rd.
Come and meet other alumni in the area and start networking! Cost: Purchase own food/drink.

7/30/09
Happy Hour
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
8:00 pm, Oneono, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina, Al Sufouh Rd.
Join fellow alumni for an informal happy hour, a great way to meet others and get together. Cost: Purchase own food/drink.

7/31/09
Summer Alfresco: Italian Potluck Dinner
Oakland, CA (Carberry Dinner Club of the Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
6:30 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Monica Rocchino ’00 is graciously hosting a summer alfresco dinner, Italian style! Specific potluck items TBD. Bring sweaters and warm things to wear when the sun goes down. Cost: Free.

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6/2/09
Alumni Mixer
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, MR. The Barbershop, 560 Sacramento St. (near Sansome)
Join your fellow Brown alumni for drinks, networking, and some all around fun. Cost: Pay as you go.

6/3/09
Changing the World: The Story of Global Health at Brown
Featuring Dean Edward J. Wing
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York and The Alpert Medical School)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, The Cornell Club, 6 E 44th St.
Dr. Wing, dean of medicine and biological sciences, served for ten years as chair of Brown’s Department of Medicine and the Joukowsky Family Professor of Medicine. Dean Wing will discuss how Brown faculty and students are changing the world today, and about his vision of the future of global health at Brown. Cost: Free.

6/3/09
Networking Event
Philadelphia, PA (Brown Club of Philadelphia)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP , 21st & Market St., Center City
Alumni from all types of professions and all stages of career level are encouraged to attend this stimulating social gathering. The evening will feature a short presentation from Susan Letterman White, a dynamic career coach and business consultant. It will be an excellent opportunity to increase your network by meeting Brown graduates living and working in the greater Philadelphia area. Cost: Free.

6/4/09
Old Things Everywhere: The Ancient World at Brown University
Featuring Professor Susan Alcock
Istanbul, Turkey (Brown Alumni Association of Turkey)
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Suna and Inan Kirac Foundation's Istanbul Research Institute
Susan E. Alcock, professor of classics and Director of the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World, is a classical archaeologist with interests in the material culture of the eastern Mediterranean and western Asia, particularly in Hellenistic and Roman times. The evening will include drinks and dinner. Cost: Free.

6/5/09 - 6/14/09
Alumni College in Greece
Poros and Athens (Brown Travelers)
Experience incomparable Greece for six nights on the wonderfully-situated island of Poros. Visit incredible sites such as Nauplion, Epidauros and Mycenae. Also enjoy two nights in Athens, including a visit to the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Brown Faculty: Mary Flynn, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Research. Cost: Approximately $2,695.
Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).

6/6/09
Lives of Usefulness...and Impact
Featuring Roger Nozaki
Arvada, CO (Rocky Mountain Brown Club)
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm, Reception with refreshments
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm, Lecture & discussion
Roger Nozaki, director of the Swearer Center for Public Service and associate dean of the College, will discuss the great work of students and alumni locally and globally, and how Brown and the Swearer Center for Public Service are working to advance community impact and student learning in this era when the nation has elected a former community organizer as President. Cost: $10 for club members/guests; $20 for nonmembers/guests.

6/9/09
Send–Off Reception and Buffet for Class of 2013
Featuring Professor Christopher Neill
Hyannis, MA (Brown Club of Cape Cod)
5:30 pm, Hyannis Golf Club, Rte 132, Hyannis
Christopher Neill, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology and scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, will talk about the future of the Amazon and the role people at Brown play in understanding the local and global forces at work there. Cost: $30 pp (includes buffet, beer and wine).

6/10/09
At Home with the World: Foreign Languages and Global Understanding
Featuring Senior Lecturer Elissavet Amanatidou
London, England (Brown Club of the United Kingdom)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
In the context of globalization and the post 9/11 world, the study of foreign languages and the development of
trans-cultural skills have begun to occupy a focal position in University curricula in Europe and the USA. Elissavet Amanatidou, senior lecturer in classics, will examine old and new ideas pertaining to language study and will look at current practices at the University level, as well as instances where a "foreign" language was used to create a bridge between certain speakers and the communities they addressed. Cost: TBD.

6/10/09
Annual Dinner: An Insider’s View of Brown’s Master Campus Plan
Featuring Assistant Vice President of Planning, Design and Construction, Michael McCormick
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
5:30 pm – 6:15 pm, Optional campus walking tour (meet in front of Pembroke Hall, 172 Meeting St., Room 305)
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm, Cocktail reception in newly renovated Pembroke Hall
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Dinner, brief business meeting and speaking program, Alumnae Hall, 194 Meeting St.
Please join us for an insider’s tour and speaking program highlighting renovations, new construction and innovative future campus plans amidst the challenging economic environment. Cost: $35 pp for premium members and for Classes ’05-’09; $40 pp for alumni/guests.

6/11/09
Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 pm, Bin 36, 339 North Dearborn at Marina City (312-755-9463)
Join us to discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. June is a good time for a warm day and a relaxing walk across the river to Bin 36. The downtown lunch is held on the second Thursday of each month. RSVP if you can, but come anyway – even at the last minute. Reservation is under the name of Brown University or Tucker. Cost: Purchase own food/drink.

6/14/09
Annual Family Lobster Bake
Westport, CT (Brown Club of Fairfield County)
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Join fellow alumni for an evening of hors d’oeuvres, drinks and dining in a fabulous setting. The dinner menu will offer all of the elements of a traditional New England clambake, including lobster, steamed clams and mussels, corn on the cob, various salads and dessert. A thick grilled steak will be available as an alternative to lobster. Beverages will include beer, wine, soft drinks and water. A children’s menu will also be served (hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, macaroni and watermelon). Cost: $45 club members; $55 non-members/guests; $10 children.

6/14/09
Monthly Book Club: The Idea that is America by Anne-Marie Slaughter
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Anne-Marie Slaughter states, “The Idea That is America reminds us of the essential principles on which our nation was established: liberty, democracy, equality, justice, tolerance, humility, and faith. These are the values that have shaped our history and that bind us together as a nation. American needs a values-based foreign policy that is true to our actual values." Cost: $5-7 for dinner provided.

6/16/09
Brown Speakers Series: Social Responsibility in China
Hong Kong, China (Brown University Alumni Association of Hong Kong)
7:30 pm, American Club (Town Club, Floors 48-49, Exchange Square 2, Central)
Colm Rafferty '98, Director of Distribution Operations for Cummins (China) will be speaking on issues of social sesponsibility in China. Colm is national co-leader of the Cummins' corporate responsibility program in China. Cummins received the Excellent Corporate Citizenship Award for their ongoing efforts in the area of corporate responsibility and has been selected for the U.S. Secretary of State's Award for Corporate Excellence. Cost: $150 for members; $250 for non-members (dinner included).

6/17/09
A Summer Solstice Eve at Chavez Ravine: Dodgers vs the Oakland A’s
Los Angeles, CA (Brown Club of Southern California)
7:10 pm, Gametime, Chavez Ravine, Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave.
Join fellow alumni for the annual outing to Chavez Ravine for a night that is always a hit. Manny Mania is in its second season and the Blue Crew has the best record in baseball! KABC 790 radio personality and Dodger Broadcaster, John Phillips, will be our special guest at the game. Cost: $25 members/guests; $30 for non-members/guests (parking is $15 and not included in ticket price).

6/18/09
Young Alumni Career Reception
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Volunteer Match, 717 California St., Second Floor
To all you young alumni and recent grads who are trying to figure out what to do next after your wonderful Brown years, come listen to four alumni share their post-Brown experiences and career paths. Ask questions, obtain and share insights, and make new friends. Speakers include: Brad Bowery '03, Entrepreneur, CEO, InClime, LLC ; Scott Clark '95, Portfolio Manager, Fairview Capital ; Julian Davis '01, Social activist / Organizer ; Gregory Baldwin '90, Social Entrepreneur and President, Volunteer Match. Cost: Free to ’08 and ’09 alumni; $10 for ’07 and all earlier class years; $20 for walk-in registration (if space is available).

6/18/09
Walking Tour of the Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Heights at Sunset
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Meet at the statue of Ben Franklin at the corner of Spruce St. and Park Row
Catch up with Brown alumni and friends on this guided walking tour across the length of the bridge, where you will learn the dramatic story behind its creation and early history. Then stroll through Victorian Brooklyn Heights, one of New York’s earliest landmark districts. Once a home to wealthy 19th century merchants and 20th century writers, the neighborhood’s sites include Plymouth Church, where Lincoln and Walt Whitman worshipped; the Brooklyn Promenade; the homes of author Arthur Miller and Dodger great Duke Snider; and where Truman Capote penned Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Cost: $20 members; $25 non-members.

6/19/09
He Who Burns by Wendy Jehlen ’94
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm, The BU Theatre at Boston University, 915 Commonwealth Ave. (entrance on Buick St.)
He Who Burns explores the figure of Iblis (Satan) in some Sufi traditions. The show combines Capoeira, Butoh, Contact Improv, African dance and American Sign Language poetry. Jehlen's emotionally powerful choreography has been performed throughout the US, Europe, India and in Japan. Her work is informed by her study of storytelling and literature from around the world and her collaboration with deaf performers and poets. Cost: $18 club members/guests (discounted price).

6/20/09
A Night at the Boston Pops
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
3:30 pm, Motor Coach leaves from the Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown St., Providence, RI
8:00 pm, Concert, Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA
The concert will feature Michael Feinstein playing homage to Frank Sinatra. Cost: $50 pp for premium members;
$55 pp for other alumni/guests (includes round trip coach fare in a bus with lavatory accommodations, beer and wine). Bring your own food and drink, or dine out at the many casual restaurants located in the Symphony Hall area.

6/22/09 - 6/30/09
Turning Points of History - From the Persian Wars to WWII
Italy, Sicily, Greece, Crete and Turkey on Corinthian II(Brown Travelers)
Power and conflict are the dynamo of history, a fact readily recalled in famous battlegrounds. On this signature Mediterranean journey we’ll explore sites and events in Italy, Sicily, Greece, Crete and Turkey that have influenced the march of history and civilization. Brown Faculty: James Patterson, Emeritus Professor of History. Cost: From approximately $5,995. Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).

6/23/09
Brown Women of Boston (BWB) Networking Event
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston, Brown Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) and Office of Alumni Relations)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Jurys Boston Hotel in the Back Bay, 350 Stuart St.
All alumnae in the Boston area are invited to attend this first Women's Networking Event. This low-key, social evening is designed to provide alumnae an opportunity to network and meet fellow alumnae living and/or working in the greater Boston area. The program is part of a series of women-focused events sponsored by Brown Women of Boston (BWB) which is dedicated to providing networking, lectures and social events to the Brown community in Boston.
Cost: $20 for club members and recent grads (’08-’09); $25 for non-members (includes light hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks). Cash bar available.

6/24/09
Discussion of Brown’s Current Anthropological Research Projects
Featuring Assistant Professor Sherine Hamdy and Postdoctoral Fellow Ian Straughn
Cairo, Egypt (Brown Club of Eygpt)
Time: TBD, Oriental Hall, American University in Cairo, Tahrir Campus
Sherine Hamdy, assistant professor of anthropology, will discuss The Organ Transplant Debate in Egypt: A Social Anthropological Analysis and Ian Straughn, the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology, will discuss Al-Azhar Park and Fustat: Thoughts on Cairo’s future as an Islamic Heritage City. Dinner will follow the lecture.
Cost: Free.

6/24/09
Summer Reception
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, D.C. and the Multicultural Alumni Committee of the Brown Alumni Association (MAC))
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Co Co Sala, 929 F St. NW
Reconnect with fellow alumni in the area while savoring one of Mesoamerica’s finest products, CHOCOLATE. Come try the tasty confections at Co Co Sala “a chocolate treasure-like oasis.” To learn more about the roots and transformation of chocolate before the event visit click here. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be provided and a cash bar will be available. Cost: Free. Contact/RSVP: Luis Campillo '04.

6/25/09
Ivy League Cook-Off: Brown vs UPenn
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, D.C. and UPenn Alumni Club of D.C.)
Time: TBD, CulinAerie, 1131 145h St. NW
Enjoy a fun-filled evening at CulinAerie, downtown Washington's new high-end cooking school, for an iron chef competition featuring Brown alumni in a cooking challenge against Penn alumni. Each school will field a team of 3 cooks making 2 dishes with the secret ingredient. An independent panel will judge the results, and fans (maximum of 15 per school) will cheer on their teams over wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres provided by the CulinAerie staff.
Cost: $45.

6/25/09
Theater Event: Telethon written by Kristin Newborn
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
Ohio Theatre, 66 Wooster St. (between Spring and Broome in Soho)
7:00 pm – 7:45 pm, Reception
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm, Performance
Telethon, is a new play written by Kristin Newborn, directed by Ken Rus Schmoll and produced by Clubbed Thumb, an Obie-Award winning theatre company, founded by Maria Striar ’91 and Meg MacCary ’91. Cost: $22 (includes performance and reception).

6/27/09
Carving Out Space for Modern Dance in China
Beijing, China (Brown Club of China)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, F-Bar, 8 Xin Zhong Jie, Dongcheng District
Alison Friedman '02, an accomplished performer / director in the area of modern dance, will give a dynamic presentation on modern dance in China. Whether you're familiar with the art form or not, her wealth of knowledge brings modern dance to life. Join fellow alumni for afternoon drinks and a stimulating lecture presentation. The invitation is open to everyone, so bring friends. Cost: 50 RMB pp paid at the door (includes free beer and soft drinks).

6/27/09
3rd Annual Summer Picnic
Wilsonville, OR (Brown Club of Oregon)
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Peter McDonald ’63 is once again hosting this great day! Soak up the sun while enjoying a barbeque feast, great company, and a range of activities including: swimming, tennis, ultimate frisbee, croquet, and free caricature portraits from Naomi Segal Deitz '74. Families and kids of all ages are invited. Bring whatever games and amenities you'd bring with you to a picnic. (No pets please.) Cost: Adult: $15 at the door/$10 if you pre-register online; children ages 5 - 16 $10 at the door/$5 if you pre-register online; under 5 free; current student: $10 at the door/$5 if you pre-register online; recent graduate (class of '08 or '09): $10 at the door/$5 if you pre-register online; family pack (up to 5 adults and children): $35 at the door/$25 if you pre-register online.

6/27/09
Berry Picking
Media, PA (Brown Club of Philadelphia)
10:00 am, Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Rd.
Enjoy the fruits of your labor by berry picking (strawberries, raspberries or blueberries). Meet at the pick-your-own hut. Please bring a picnic lunch. Cost: TBD.

6/28/09
Monthly Book Club: Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America by Barbara Ehrenreich
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
4:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
Written from the perspective of the undercover journalist, it sets out to investigate the impact of the 1996 welfare reform on the "working poor" in the United States. Cost: Free.

6/29/09
Entrepreneurs Dinner
San Francisco, CA (Carberry Club of the Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
7:00 pm, Dosa on Valencia, Valencia and 21st St. in the Mission
Joon Nak Choi ’00 is graciously hosting this second Carberry dinner which will be focusing on entrepreneurship and startups. Silicon Valley is a wonderful place to incubate and build a company. The dinner is intended to help alumni interested in entrepreneurship meet each other, share their experiences, get feedback on ideas, and network a bit. Cost: Purchase own food/drink.

6/30/09
Professional Development Series: Network Your Way to Success; An Interactive Workshop
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
6:15 pm – 9:00 pm, University Center, 525 South State St. (corner of State St. and Congress Pkwy.)
Professional success is not just about what you know, but who you know. In this economic climate with such a competitive job market, a polished networking strategy can make all the difference for those looking to advance in their current position, transition to a new field, or develop a business. This interactive workshop, facilitated by Carolyn Ou ’89, founder of Sandbox Consulting, teaches both basic and advanced techniques to build professional relationships that can move your career or business forward. Cost: $20 club members (membership year 9/1/08-8/31/09); $30 alumni non-members/guests; $35 event + young alumni membership (for early 2009-10 membership); $50 event + membership (for early 2009-10 membership); $70 event + family (two alumni) membership (for early 2009-10 membership).

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5/2/09
Dragon Boat Races
Houston, TX (Brown Club of Houston)
8:00 am, Races begin, Allen’s Landing, 1001 Commerce St.
Represent Brown in this special event and paddle a 41 foot boat on a 250 meter course along beautiful Buffalo Bayou. No experience necessary. Food, drinks, and dragon boat t-shirts will be provided for each paddler. Team members are encouraged to attend a practice session on Saturday, 4/25 from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm to learn more about this 2000 year old tradition. Event team captains are: Chris "Lightning Fast" Hayes ’03, Eric "Super" Mueller ’02, and Katherine "The Great" Babcock ’05. Fifteen additional alumni and friends, including a minimum of 6 women rowers, are needed. Cost: TBD.

5/5/09
Spring into Summer Mixer
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Vig 27, 119 E 27th St. (btw. Lexington and Park Ave. South)
Cooped up for the entire winter? Feeling a bit antsy? Come out and celebrate the good weather! Come visit with old friends and make some new over complimentary appetizers and $6 drink specials. Be sure not to miss the featured cocktail: the Beartini! Cost: $5 for early registration through 5/1 and $10 thereafter.

5/6/09
Monthly Book Club: March by Geraldine Brooks
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
7:30 pm, Location & directions will be provided upon RSVP
Geraldine Brooks is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning and internationally bestselling novel March, a retelling of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic Little Women from the point of view of Mr. March, the absent father who goes off to war. Cost: Free.

5/8/09
The Miracle of Naples at the Huntington Theatre Company & Post-show Reception
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
Stanford Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Tremont St.
8:00 pm, Performance
10:30 pm, Post-show Reception
Join fellow alumni and friends to celebrate the The Miracle of Naples at the Huntington Theatre Company. It will feature, on stage, Lucy DeVito ‘05 as La Piccola. Off stage, the new Artistic Director of the theatre is Peter DuBois ’97 AM. Both will join the private post-show reception where a light dessert will be provided and a cash bar will be available.
Cost: $44/ticket (discounted from $55).

5/8/09 - 5/16/09
Saxony on the Elbe River and Prague
Germany and the Czech Republic on the M.V. Katharina von Bora(Brown Travelers)
Encounter the beauty, history and culture of Germany and the Czech Republic by exploring the waterway they share. On your cruise of the magnificent Elbe River, visit sites such as Berlin, Potsdam, Wittenberg, Torgau, Meissen, Dresden and Prague. Brown Faculty: Duncan Smith, Emeritus Professor of German Studies and Modern Culture and Media. Cost: From approximately $2,795. Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).

5/9/09
Class of 2000 Mini Reunion
San Francisco, CA (Class of 2000)
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, MR the Barbershop and Urban Lounge, 560 Sacramento St.
Re-connect with your old classmates from the Class of 2000 (friends/significant others welcome). Enjoy an evening of delicious libations and tasty nibbles at MR the Barbershop, a fabulous urban lounge run by Kumi Walker ’00 and Sean Heywood ’00. If you or your significant other is involved in something interesting and would like to share it with the rest of us while at the Mini Reunion, please contact us. An optional dinner will follow. Cost: Free (complimentary appetizers, cash bar).

5/12/09
Alumni Mixer
Mountain View, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, The Tied House, 954 Villa St.
The Brown Club heads down to the Peninsula/South Bay for its next get-together, hopefully the first of several events that will open up the club to the vibrant membership that lives and works in the area (as well as those willing to make the trek from parts elsewhere). Take this opportunity to meet and mingle with your fellow Brunonians. Cost: Purchase own food/drink.

5/13/09
“Boldly Brown” Celebration
Ensuring Academic Excellence at Brown: Financial Aid, Faculty, and Beyond
with President Ruth Simmons
Chicago, IL
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, JP Morgan Chase Tower, 10 South Dearborn St.
Join President Simmons, fellow alumni, parents and friends to celebrate the momentum of the Campaign for Academic Enrichment. Cost: Free. Contact/RSVP: Campaign Events Office via e-mail or 401-863-3400.

5/13/09
3rd Annual Boston Young Alumni Clothing Drive for Goodwill
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Lir Irish Pub & Restaurant, 903 Boylston St.
It's time for spring cleaning! Dig out all the unwanted clothes from the depths of your closet and bring them to Lir. Participating schools include Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, University of Miami, NC State, UNC, UPenn, UVA, and Yale. There will be drinks, free appetizers, and a raffle for Bruins and Red Sox tickets plus some other great prizes. The raffle kicks off at 8:00 pm and the more clothes you bring, the more raffle tickets you get. Cost: Free.

5/13/09
Taking the Leap: Successful Career Transitioning in the New Economy
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th St. at Central Park West
"Taking the Leap" is a focused, interactive workshop conducted by a team of experts who specialize in helping make successful career transitions. On this evening, attendees will have the opportunity to work closely with these experts who will address topics including: Developing Your Personal Brand, Creating Opportunities/ Opening Doors/ Kicking Down Doors, Addressing the Fear of Starting Over, Creating a Real Action Plan, the Importance of Networking, Networking, and Networking and Discovering the Entrepreneur Within. Cost: $35.

5/13/09
All Ivy End-of-Year Party
Westerville, OH (Brown Club of Columbus and other Ivy Alumni Clubs)
7:00 pm, Vino 100 Polaris, 522 Polaris Parkway
Vino 100 Polaris, owned by Liz Avera ’89, will be the site of this party. Wine samples and appetizers will be available. Cost: $10 plus the cost of your wine (options include paying for a sample or full glass).

5/13/09
Brown's Plans and Priorities Given the Current Economic Climate
Featuring Provost David Kertzer '69 P'95, P'98
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, The Portrait Room, Faculty Club, 1 Magee St.
Please join the Pembroke Club of Providence as they welcome Provost David Kertzer for an informative talk on Brown’s future plans and priorities as it relates to all aspects of the University’s future growth in this challenging economic environment. Cost: $30 pp.

5/14/09
Membership Appreciation and New Member Event
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, DC)
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, The City Tavern Club, 3206 M St., NW
Bring a Brown friend for a member celebration, connect with local alumni, win great raffle prizes, learn about club events and membership benefits, and get involved – become a volunteer - exercise your passions. Your support allows us to continue alumni programming and strengthen the DC-area’s connection to Brown.

5/14/09
Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 pm, Grillroom and Chophouse, 33 West Monroe (312-960-0000)
Held on the second Thursday of each month, join fellow alumni to discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. For those who are looking for new job opportunities, this is a significant, added benefit of joining up with fellow alumni. Those who attend include alums of a variety of ages and career paths that might offer just what you need to find a great opportunity. Cost: Pay as you go.

5/14/09
Dumplings to Dollars: An Evening with Kenny Lao ’98
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Rickshaw Dumpling Bar, 61 West 23rd St. (between 5th and 6th Aves.)
Dine and dish with one of Forbes Magazine’s "40 Under 40." Kenny Lao ’98, founder of Rickshaw Dumpling Bar, has garnered national attention for his unique dumpling bars in New York City. He will be joined by his co-partner and fellow NYU Stern School of Business alum David Weber (Yale ’99). Together, Mr. Lao and Mr. Weber will discuss how they combined their business experience with a love for good food into a success. Cost: $35.

5/14/09
Happy Hour
Portland, OR (Brown Club of Oregon)
5:30 pm, Mash Tun Brewpub, 2204 NE Alberta St. #101
Stay connected and join fellow alumni for a drink. Cost: Purchase own food/drink.

5/16/09
Sixth Semiannual Play Date
Rowayton, CT (Brown Club of Fairfield County)
10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Bayley Beach, Neville Bayley Park
Enjoy the return of spring with another morning of play at Bayley Beach in Rowayton. Coffee and donuts, as well as juice and snacks for the kids will be provided. There is a small playground and beach. Look for the Brown banner. Cost: Free.

5/17/09
Monthly Book Club: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, DC)
6:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
January 1946: London is emerging from the shadow of the Second World War, and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject. Who could imagine that she would find it in a letter from a man she's never met, a native of the island of Guernsey, who has come across her name written inside a book by Charles Lamb. Cost: $5 - $7 to cover cost of dinner provided.

5/17/09
Cambridge Walk with Lunch and Punting
Cambridge, England (Brown Club of the United Kingdom)
10:15 am, Meet at Kings Cross and take train
11:00 am, Meet Dr. Tanner in Cambridge
Dr. Kathryn Tanner ’00, a post-doctoral research fellow in the Department of Sociology at Darwin College, has been kind enough to offer an interesting day for Brunonians of all ages. Afterwards, refuel at a pub and, weather permitting, go punting in the afternoon. An alternate itinerary for inclement weather will be provided. Children are welcome. Ice cream, cookies or shakes will be provided for children. Cost: Free (purchase own lunch).

5/19/09
Thoughts on America’s Continuing Problem with Evolution
Featuring Professor Kenneth R. Miller ’70
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th St.
6:30 pm – 7:15 pm, Reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
7:15 pm – 8:30 pm, Introductory remarks, lecture and discussion
A Meeting of the Minds Seminar
Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection remains as the central concept of biology. This simple, yet at times controversial, misunderstood and misused theory profoundly altered our view of the natural world and our place in it. Kenneth Miller, professor of biology will share his "Thoughts on America’s Continuing Problem with Evolution." Cost: $35.

5/19/09
Mint Museum of Art: A Guided Tour of the Masterworks from the New Orleans Museum of Art Exhibition with Cocktail Hour
Charlotte, NC (Brown Club of Charlotte & Ivy Clubs of Charlotte)
Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Road
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Tour
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Cocktail hour with open bar
Enjoy an all-Ivy Event at the Mint Museum of Art that will be followed by a cocktail hour in the Ivey Forum. Cost: $20 pp for members/young alumni (classes ’03-’08); $25pp non-members.

5/22/09
Young Alumni Pre-Campus Dance Party
Providence, RI (Brown Annual Fund)
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Tent outside MacMillan Hall, 167 Thayer St., Brown campus
Young alumni from the classes of 2005-2008 are invited to meet up with classmates prior to heading to the College Green for Campus Dance. Enjoy complimentary drinks, appetizers, and a chance to win an Apple iPhone. Cost: Free.

5/22/09
Campus Dance
Providence, RI (Brown Alumni Association)
9:00 pm – 1:00 am, College Green, Brown Campus
One of Brown’s best-loved Reunion and Commencement traditions, the Campus Dance brings over 11,000 people to Brown to dance the night away under a sky lit with over 600 paper lanterns. The evening joins together graduating seniors and their families, alumni of all ages, and Brown faculty and staff. Cost: Varies. Contact: Campus Dance Box Office (401-253-0246).

5/22/09 – 5/24/09
Brown Reunion Weekend
Providence, RI (Alumni Relations)
Rejoin your Brown community of friends on campus this May! If your class year ends in 4 or 9, be sure to contact classmates and finalize your plans to attend. Weekend highlights include Campus Dance, Alumni Field Day, and new alumni reunion forums. Cost: Varies. Contact: Reunion headquarters (401–863–7783).

5/26/09
Theory and Practice of Foreign Language Teaching and Learning
Featuring Senior Lecturer Annie Wiart
Paris, France (Brown Club of France)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, location & directions will be provided upon RSVP
Join the Brown Club of France for a special program with Annie Wiart who oversees Brown’s French Studies program in Paris. Learn more about the University’s connection to and involvement in the “City of Light!" Cost: Free.

5/28/09
Book Signing & Presentation: Minor League Mom: A Mother’s Journey Through The Red Sox Farm Teams by Pamela Carey P’93
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
The Boston Public Library, Copley Square
6:00 pm, Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
7:00 pm, Presentation
Author Pamela Carey P’93 will be signing copies and giving a presentation about her new book chronicling the baseball careers of her sons, Todd Carey ’93 and Tim Carey. Todd Carey ’93 played three seasons for Brown before being drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the ninth round of the 1992 Amateur Draft. Cost: Free.

5/31/09
Monthly Book Club: Deer Hunting with Jesus: Dispatches from America’s Class War by Joe Bageant
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
4:00pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
“Returning to his hometown of Winchester, Virginia, after 30 years of life among the elite journalistic class, Bageant sought to answer the question of why the working poor vote for Republicans in apparent opposition to their own interests.” New members are always welcome. Cost: Free.

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4/3/09
An Evening of Art and Networking
London, England (Sims Reed Gallery & Brown University Club of the United Kingdom)
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Sims Reed Gallery, 30 Bury St.
Enjoy modern master and contemporary graphics by Picasso, Matisse, Hockney, Hirst, Warhol, Lichtenstein, Moore and Riley. Wine and canapés will be served. Cost: £16/ticket if booked by 3/20; £18 thereafter.

4/3/09
Wine Tasting
Portland, OR (Brown Club of Oregon)
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Liner & Elsen, 2222 NW Quimby St. (NW 22nd Ave. and Quimby)
Come experience and enjoy the club's first wine-tasting event. Sample five great Austrian wines (mostly whites; perhaps a red or two). Wine knowledge NOT required. Cost: $15-$20 pp to sample five wines. If people are interested, the manager will stop by and talk about the wines being sampled.

4/4/09
Strategic Entrepreneurism featuring Ian Spector ’09 and Jon B. Fisher
Palo Alto, CA (Brown Entrepreneurship Program’s Bay Area Regional Council (BARC))
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, 3175 Hanover St.
Connect with fellow Brown entrepreneurs and hear what’s happening at the Brown Entrepreneurship Program from Co-President Ian Spector ’09. Renowned entrepreneur Jon Fisher, will share a novel approach to entrepreneurship. Through the example of Bharosa, a company he created and sold to Oracle, he will explain why entrepreneurs should focus on picking the right customers and on foregoing funding in favor of retaining greater control and leverage. He will also address how entrepreneurs should design their company in order to make it a perfect target for acquisition. Cost: Free.

4/4/09
2nd Annual Day at the Races
Arcadia, CA (Brown Club of Southern California)
10:30 am, Gates open
10:30 am – 4:00 pm, Microbrew
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Buffet Lunch
Spend a fantastic daywith fellow Brown alumni at the famous Santa Anita race track. This special day features not only the excitement of live horse racing but also a fun-filled kids play area, KROQ Microbrew Festival, free KROQ live broadcasted concert, and a delicious buffet lunch. Cost: $20 for members; $30 non-members; free for teens and children (17 and under). See what is included with ticket.

4/4/09
Tour of the San Francisco Botanical Gardens
San Francisco, CA (Brown Transgendered, Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Alumni (TBGALA) – SF Chapter)
10:15 am, Meet at bookstore near the main gate, East entrance on MLK Dr. off Lincoln Way (1199 9th Ave. at Lincoln Way) (415-661-1316)
Even people who can’t tell a rose from a rhododendron can appreciate the serenity of this Golden Gate Park oasis. Plant aficionados will marvel at the vast numbers of rare species from all over the world. Some, including the golden fuchsia from Chiapas, Mexico, are no longer found in their native habitats. Vast lawns are perfect for picnicking, strolling, and Frisbee throwing. Cost: Free, but donations are requested.

4/4/09
Latino Day at Brown
Providence, RI (Brown University Latino Alumni Council (BULAC), Latin American Student Organization (LASO) and Semana Chicana)
2:00 pm, BULAC Annual meeting, Smith-Buonnano, Brown Campus
3:00 pm, Inaugural BULAC Speaker Series, Smith-Buonnano
5:30 pm, LASO’s 35th Anniversary Commemoration, Crystal Room, Brown Campus
Irasema Garza, Esq., president of Legal Momentum, former sub-cabinet member for President Clinton, and a member of President Obama's transition team will speak on "Latino Political Empowerment and Influence Beyond the 2008 Election" followed by a reception co-hosted by Semana Chicana. The Latin American Student Organization (LASO) will commemorate its 35th anniversary with a photo and archive exhibit and special program. Cost: Free.

4/4/09
Ivy League A Cappella Concert
Stamford, CT (Brown Club of Fairfield County and Alumni Clubs of Harvard, Princeton and Yale)
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 628 Main St. (off exit 8 from I-95)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Concert
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Reception with coffee and dessert
Brown, Harvard, Princeton and Yale Alumni Clubs present a night of a cappella music featuring the Brown Jabberwocks, the Harvard Pitches, the Princeton Tigertones and Yale’s Redhot & Blue.
Cost: $20 (includes concert and reception).

4/4/09 - 4/5/09
8th Annual Spring Thaw PowWow
Providence, RI (Native Americans at Brown (NAB) and Multicultural Alumni Committee (MAC))
11:30 am - 5:30 pm, Lincoln Field, Brown Campus
The contemporary pow wow is a tribal or inter-tribal gathering of Native American and non-Native peoples to sing, dance, eat, see old friends and hopefully make new ones, while honoring Native cultures. Join Brown students, alumni and friends for performances by Native American drummers and dancers from across New England as well as native food, jewelry, arts and crafts. Cost: Free.

4/5/09
Crawfish Boil
New Orleans, LA (Brown Club of New Orleans)
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
Join fellow alumni to celebrate spring -- and of course, mudbug season! Cost: Free.

4/5/09
Multiple Sclerosis Walk Boston
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
10:30 am, Meet at Harvard University Athletic Complex for check-in (look for Brown banner)
12:00 pm, Walk begins
Join the Brown Club of Boston’s team for a fun spring walk at Harvard University Athletic Complex. The walk offers three and six-mile routes with rest stops along the way supplied with snacks, beverages, and restrooms. Participation helps create a world free of MS by funding vital education, support, advocacy, and research through the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Central New England Chapter. Cost: Free (walking); for event tee shirt you need to raise $100.

4/7/09
Lecture and Film on Looted European Art
Hartford, CT (Brown Club of Northern and Central Connecticut)
6:00 pm, Lecture and film, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St.
9:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Drinks and conversation, Dish Bar and Grill, 900 Main St.
The lecture, “Looted European Art: The Hermann Goering Collection” by Nancy Yeide, Head, Department of Curatorial Records National Gallery of Art, will be followed by a screening of the film The Rape of Europa in the museum’s Aetna Theater. Continue conversations after the film over no-host appetizers and drinks in the bar area of Dish Bar and Grill. Feel free to stop by even if you can’t make the lecture or film. Cost: Lecture and film are free and open to the public. Purchase own food/drink.

4/7/09
Spring Seminar Series II: Dirty Rotten Secrets of Health Reform
Featuring Professor James Morone
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
1:15 pm - 3:00 pm, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown St.
Professor of Political Science and Urban Studies, James Morone, has written extensively on this subject and will offer both historical and current perspectives that have inspired his talk. Cost: $25 for entire Seminar Series for club members; $7/program for non-club members.

4/14/09
Spring Seminar Series III: Treasures of the John Carter Brown Library
Featuring Curator Dennis Landis
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
1:15 pm - 3:00 pm, Meet at Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown St.
Curator Dennis Landis will show the archives of early American images and Curator Susan Danforth will show rare books and maps. Afterwards, browse the exhibition in the reading room. Cost: $25 for entire Seminar Series for club members; $7/program for non-club members.

4/15/09
Season Grand Finale
Vero Beach, FL (Brown Club of the Treasure Coast)
5:30 pm, Cocktails with cash bar; 6:30 pm, Dinner, Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club, Hwy A1A
The guest speaker will be Mike Stanton, Pulitzer Prize winning author of the Prince of Providence, a portrayal of Mayor Buddy Cianci. The menu will feature passed hors d'oeuvres, salad, meat/seafood combo entree, dessert. Cost: $40 pp.

4/16/09
Spring Weekend Career Networking Mixer
Featuring Eli Davidson, Nicole Spicer and John Phillips
Beverly Hills, CA (Brown Club of Southern California)
7:00 pm – 10 pm, Trader Vic’s at the Beverly Hills Hilton
Have a guilt-free Spring Weekend with other Southern CA alumni. Socialize, do some career networking and sample delicious appetizers (cash bar available). Special guests will be available to answer questions one-on-one, including Eli Davidson, one of America’s top coaches who helps people develop inner and outer marketing techniques to give them the competitive edge, Nicole Spicer, top recruiter, and John Phillips of KABC radio. Cost: $10.

4/16/09
Happy Hour: Classes of ’94 – ’08
New Haven, CT (Brown Club of Greater New Haven)
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Location TBD
Cost: Purchase own food/drink.

4/16/09
High Museum of Art: The First Emperor - China’s Terracotta Army
Atlanta, GA (Brown Club of Georgia)
The High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street NE
6:00 pm, Reception with wine and light appetizers
7:00 pm, Tour
David Brenneman ’95 PhD, Director of Collections and Exhibitions and the Frances B. Bunzl Family Curator of European Art at the museum, will lead a personal tour. The First Emperor - China’s Terracotta Army exhibit showcases more than 100 works from the ongoing excavation in the Shaanxi Province. The terracotta warriors and horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Cost: $30 members; $35 non-members (includes museum admission and reception).

4/16/09
Young Alumni Reunion Pre-Party
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York and Class of 2004 - 5th Reunion Gift Committee)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Connolly’s Pub and Restaurant, 150 East 47th St. (west of Madison Ave.)
Enjoy a social gathering open to all young alumni (classes of ’00–’08) and catch up even if you can’t make it back for the real thing in May. Cost: Purchase own food/drink.

4/16/09
Class of 2002 Spring Happy Hour
Cities around the country (Class of 2002)
7:00 pm, See schedule of locations and venues
Join fellow ’02 alumni for cocktails and cheer around the country. Expect cozy and convenient bar/lounges with drink specials. Cost: Purchase own food/drink.

4/19/09
Exploring Neighbors with NASA and Brown
Featuring Professor Jack Mustard
Cos Cob, CT (Brown Club of Fairfield County)
The Bush-Holley House, 39 Strickland Rd.
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm, Reception with refreshments
2:45 pm – 4:00 pm, Lecture and discussion
A Meeting of the Minds Seminar
Jack Mustard, professor of geological sciences, will talk about the latest developments on how Brown is helping to open doors with a greater understanding of our neighbors in space. Cost: $10pp for club members; $20pp for non-club members/guests.

4/19/09
Monthly Book Club: Northern Lights by Howard Norman
Silver Spring, MD (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
Noah is a teenager whose father has moved him, his cousin Charlotte, and his mother Mina to the Arctic. Noah communicates by short-wave radio with the nearby village. Via the radio, he learns of the death of his friend Pelly; Mina and Charlotte leave the wilderness for Toronto, where Mina runs a movie theater called Northern Lights. Noah, in mourning for Pelly, eventually leaves the Arctic as well, and joins Mina in Toronto. Cost: $5 - $7 to cover the cost of dinner to be served.

4/19/09
The Addict: One Patient, One Doctor, One Year
Featuring Professor Michael Stein
Ardsley, NY (Brown Club of Westchester County)
2:45 pm – 4:45 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Michael Stein, professor of medicine, will tell the true story of one young woman addicted to Vicodin, following her from the start of treatment, through relapse and into long-term recovery. He will explore the heart of the fastest-growing drug disorder in the US, the addiction to prescription painkillers, and the mind of a doctor who wants to help and understand his patients. Cost: $10 pp.

4/20/09
“Boldly Brown” Celebration
Ensuring Academic Excellence at Brown: Financial Aid, Faculty, and Beyond
with President Ruth Simmons
Washington, DC
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, National Museum of Women in the Arts, 11250 New York Ave., NW
Join President Simmons, fellow alumni, parents and friends to celebrate the momentum of the Campaign for Academic Enrichment. Cost: Free. Contact/RSVP: Campaign Events Office via e-mail or 401-863-3400.

4/20/09
Public Service Opportunity: High School Success Workshop Series
"Creating an Amazing Life" featuring Jeff and Val Gee
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
1:30 pm, Columbia Explorers Academy, 4520 S. Kedzie
The High School Success Workshop Series aims to inspire 7th and 8th grade students to step outside their everyday boundaries and set amazing goals for high school and their careers. This kickoff event will be just the first in a series of workshops for Columbia Explorers Academy students and their parents and will feature renowned motivational gurus Jeff and Val Gee of McNeil & Johnson. Currently, the Brown Club is seeking volunteers for monthly workshops for students on expressive reading and writing. Cost: Free.

4/22/09
Changing the World: The Story of Global Health at Brown
Featuring Dean Edward J. Wing
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Life Sciences Building, Room 220, 185 Meeting St.
Dr. Wing, dean of medicine and biological sciences, will speak about the Division of Biology and Medicine, its unique strengths and future direction, as well as his personal experiences in Kenya as a physician, researcher and teacher. Learn more about Brown’s international initiatives including The Population and Training Center, The Fogerty AIDS International Training and research Program, and The Adopt-A-Doctor Program. Cost: $10 for Premium club members; $15 for non-members/guests.

4/23/09
Designing the Pants of Success: Fashion & Life Passions with Andy Dunn
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
Hudson Hotel, Hudson Room, 356 West 58th St.
6:30 pm – 7:00 pm, Reception
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Talk with Q&A
Entrepreneurial superstar, Andy Dunn, Stanford GSB ’07 and CEO/Co-founder of Bonobos, will discuss the finer points of the startup process and business planning along with his very personal journey that led him to leave a promising career in management consulting and pursue his passion in fashion. This event will feature Bonobos products and trunk show. Cost: $38 pp (includes hors d’oeuvres and beverages).

4/25/09
Community Service: Hands on NY Day
Forest Park, Queens (Brown University Club in New York)
8:45 am – 3:00 pm, NY Cares HQ, 214 W. 29th St. (between 7th and 8th Aves.)
Join fellow alumni to plant trees for NY Cares’ Hands on NY Day. Get some fresh air and meet community service-minded alumni while beautifying Queens’ Forest Park. Round trip transportation will be provided. Bag lunch recommended. Dress for possible muddy conditions at the park. Cost: Donation.

4/25/09
37th Brown University Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
Providence, RI (Brown University Sports Foundation)
The Westin Providence, 1 West Exchange St.
5:30 pm, Cocktails/cash bar
7:00 pm, Dinner
The Brown University Sports Foundation cordially invites alumni, parents and friends to the 37th Brown University Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner to honor some of the greatest student-athletes in Brown's storied athletic history. Learn about the inductees. Cost: $75 pp.

4/25/09
Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Day
Providence, RI (Brown University Sports Foundation)
Meister-Kavan Field, Brown Campus
10:00 am, Alumni game
12:00 pm, Post game lunch
1:00 pm, Brown vs. Cornell game, and post game reception to be held behind the game field.
Cost: $20/adult; children under 10 free.

4/27/09
Healthcare Industry Panel and Networking Night: Future Trends for the Business of Healthcare
Minneapolis, MN (Brown Club of Minnesota and Harvard Club of Minnesota)
University of Minnesota Campus, East Bank, McNamara Alumni Center, A.I. Johnson Great Room, 200 Oak St. SE
5:30 pm – 6:15 pm, Networking
6:15 pm – 8:00 pm, Panel discussion with Q&A
This event will feature some of the Twin Cities’ foremost thought leaders in the healthcare industry.
See full list of panelists. Cost: $35 for members of sponsoring clubs; $45 for non-members. Heavy hors d’oeuvres included. Cash bar available.

4/28/09
Spring Seminar Series IV: The Addict: One Patient, One Doctor, One Year
Featuring Professor Michael Stein
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
1:15 pm - 3:00 pm, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown St.
Michael Stein, professor of medicine, will tell the true story of one young woman addicted to Vicodin, following her from the start of treatment, through relapse and into long-term recovery. He will explore the heart of the fastest-growing drug disorder in the US, the addiction to prescription painkillers, and the mind of a doctor who wants to help and understand his patients. Cost: $25 for entire Seminar Series for club members; $7/program for non-club members.

4/28/09
So, You Want an MBA: Navigating Business School Admissions
New York City, NY (Brown University C lub in New York)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave. (38th St. and Park Ave.)
Get key advice from Chad Troutwine, founder and CEO of Veritas Prep., one of the world's leading MBA admissions consultants. Mr. Troutwine, a graduate of Stanford Business School, will discuss the impact of the collapse of the financial sector on business school admissions, how those who were downsized as a result of the recession can address their experiences in applications, the increasing selectivity of the top MBA programs, and the popularity of part-time and executive MBA programs. Cost: $40 (includes, seminar, networking opportunity, hors d'oeurves and beverages).

4/28/09 - 5/8/09
Alumni College in Spain
Barcelona and San Sebastián (Brown Travelers)
From modernist Barcelona with its mosaic-covered Gaudí monuments to seaside San Sebastián and historic Pamplona, Spain unveils spectacular panoramas with a warmth and verve few destinations can match. This trip also includes visits to the Penedès wine region, Zaragoza and Bilbao. Brown Faculty: Melissa R. Katz, Graduate Teaching Fellow of History of Art and Architecture. Cost: Approximately $3,095. Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).

4/29/09
Turning Thoughts to Action: Restoring Movement in Humans With Paralysis
Featuring Professor John Donoghue ’79 PhD
New Haven, CT (Brown Club of Greater New Haven)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Quinnipiac Club, 221 Church St.
John Donoghue ’79, professor of neuroscience and engineering, will discuss how his laboratory is investigating how the brain turns thought into voluntary behaviors and how that knowledge can be used to create technologies that help persons with paralysis regain independence and control. Learn more about this fascinating medical technology and the promising future it offers to many individuals. Cost: $15 pp.

4/29/09
Getting Together in Berlin
Berlin, Germany (Brown Club of Germany – Berlin Branch)
7:30 pm, Art Bar, Kronenstr. 71, Berlin-Mitte
Get together for drinks and snacks with fellow alumni. Cost: Pay as you go.

4/29/09
Changing the World: The Story of Global Health at Brown
Featuring Dean Edward J. Wing
Boston, MA (Alpert Medical School)
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter St.
Dr. Wing, dean of medicine and biological sciences, will speak about the Division of Biology and Medicine, its unique strengths and future direction, as well as his personal experiences in Kenya as a physician, researcher and teacher. Learn more about Brown’s international initiatives including The Population and Training Center, The Fogerty AIDS International Training and research Program, and The Adopt-A-Doctor Program. Cost: Free.

4/29/09
Classes of the 1980s Cocktail Hour
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm, Slate Plus, 54 West 21 St. NY (54 West 21 St. between 5th and 6th Aves.)
Come lift a glass and network with your super-connected fellow alumni from the 80s. Cost: $10 before 4/6; $15 up to 4/15; $20 thereafter.

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3/3/09
Wine, Women and Wisdom: Women in India
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
7:00 pm, Pembroke Field House, corner of Brook and Cushing Sts.
Padina Vinkatramen, adjunct professor at the University of Rhode Island’s School of Oceanography, will speak about the prevailing and historical attitudes toward women in India. Cost: Free.

3/4/09
Reproductive Rights as Human Rights: What Can the U.S. Learn from Global Developments?
Boston, MA (Pembroke Center Associates and the Brown Club of Boston)
The Hampshire House, 84 Beacon St.
6:00 pm, Reception
7:00 pm, Program
Thirty-six years after Roe v. Wade, Americans still debate the effectiveness of abstinence-only sex education, the right of pharmacists’ to refuse to fill birth control prescriptions, and legal restrictions on abortion. Nancy Northup ’81, President of the Center for Reproductive Rights, will discuss what the rest of the world has been doing to recognize reproductive rights. Cost: Free.

3/6/09
Brown Men’s Basketball: Brown vs Harvard
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
Pizzitola Sports Center, Brown Campus
6:00 pm, Pre-game reception, Joukowsky Room
7:00 pm, Gametime
Come and support the Bears as they compete in an Ivy League game against Harvard and enjoy dinner at a pre-game reception. Cost: $22 premium club members; $25 other alumni/guests (includes dinner and game ticket).

3/7/09
The Quantum Mechanics of Global Warming
Featuring Professor Brad Marston
Princeton, NJ (Brown Club of Central New Jersey)
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, East Pyne Hall, Princeton University
A Meeting of the Minds Seminar
Brad Marston, professor of physics, will discuss how quantum mechanics plays a crucial role in determining the Earth’s climate. Lecture and discussion will be preceded and followed by receptions. Cost: $10 for club members/young alumni (classes of ’04–’08); $15 for non-members; $20 at the door.

3/7/09
Men's Basketball Alumni Day
Providence, RI (Brown Sports Foundation)
Pizzitola Sports Center, Brown Campus
2:30 pm, Alumni game warm-up
3:00 pm, Alumni game
5:30 pm, Bear’s Den dinner (Joukowsky Room)
7:00 pm, Brown vs. Dartmouth Men's Basketball game
The Brown Sports Foundation and the Friends of Brown Men’s Basketball cordially invite alumni, family and friends to celebrate this year’s Brown Men’s Basketball Alumni Day. Cost: $15 pp (children under 12 free). Price includes alumni jersey, Bears Den dinner and ticket to the Brown Men’s Basketball game.

3/7/09
150th Anniversary Celebration of Brown Rowing
Providence, RI (Brown University Sports Foundation)
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Andrews Dining Hall, Brown Campus
The Brown University Sports Foundation invites men's and women's crew alumni, parents and friends to the 150th Anniversary Celebration of Brown Rowing. Celebrate at a cocktail reception followed by a buffet dinner. Cost: $50 pp; $30 young alumni (classes of ’03 – ’08).

3/7/09 – 3/20/09
Moroccan Discovery
From the Imperial Cities to the Sahara (Brown Travelers)
Witness Morocco’s ancient ruins and sacred mosques, endless desert and storied mountains, imposing Kasbahs and spirited souks. Travel from Rabat, Fez and Marrakech to the High Atlas and vast Sahara and experience a truly foreign land and age-old culture. Brown Faculty: Peter Harrington, Curator of the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection. Cost: Approximately $3,995. Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).

3/8/09
Monthly Book Club: The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World by Eric Weiner
Washington, D.C. (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Weiner, a veteran foreign correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR), has covered a multitude of catastrophes and maladies from more than 30 countries over the past two decades. Then he became intrigued with finding the places in the world where people are reportedly the happiest — and learning why.  Cost: $5-$7 to cover your share of dinner provided.

3/8/09
Only a Theory – Evolution and the Battle for America’s Soul
Featuring Professor Kenneth Miller ’70
Sarasota, FL (Brown Club of Sarasota–Manatee)
TPC Prestancia, 4409 TPC Dr.
11:30 am - 12:00 pm, Registration and welcome
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Lunch followed by lecture and discussion
A Meeting of the Minds Seminar
Kenneth Miller, professor of biology, will provide a presentation that will enhance our understanding of Darwin and the significance of his effect on modern science. Cost: $30 pp.

3/8/09
Guided Tour of Museum of Modern Art Highlights
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53rd St. (between 5th and 6th Aves.)
3:00 pm, Meet in main lobby; 3:20 pm, Tour begins
Join a well-versed museum docent for a guided tour of the world’s most complete and wide-ranging modern art collection. See the most significant artworks in the MOMA collection with a focus on the 4th and 5th floor painting and sculpture galleries – from Cezanne to Picasso to Pollock to Warhol. Cost: $30 pp.

3/8/09
Annual Ice Skating Party
Rye, NY (The Brown University Club of Westchester County)
1:15 pm - 2:45 pm, Studio Rink (upstairs), Playland Ice Casino
Alumni and their families are invited for an afternoon of fun at the club’s annual ice skating party. Refreshments will be served. Please bring the kids. Cost: $5/person; $15/family (skate rentals available for a separate fee).

3/8/09
A Night at the Theatre: Cabaret
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
2:00 pm, The Stuart Theatre, Faunce House, Waterman St.
Join fellow alumni in cabaret-type seating on the main floor. The theatre is handicap accessible from the campus side of Faunce House. Cost: $25.

3/10/09
Alumni Panel: Why Pursue an MBA?
Providence, RI (Brown Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Relations)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown St. (across from Wayland Arch)
Learn from Brown alumni about their business school experiences. Some of the topics discussed will include: How does Brown prepare you?; How do you know if it’s the right option for you?; When’s the best time to go?; What’s it like day to day? Panelists include: Alex Bain ’01, HBS ’08, Brent Grinna ’04, HBS ’10 and Vincent See ’06, HBS ’10. The discussion will be moderated by Jay Candelmo ’99, who received his MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management in 2004 and is currently Manager, Retirement Solutions, at Lincoln Financial Group. Refreshments will be served. Cost: Free.

3/10/09
Becky Shaw: Featuring Talk-Back with Playwright Gina Gionfriddo ’97 MFA
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Second Stage Theatre, 307 West 43rd St.
Come see the runaway hit Becky Shaw, a mad comedy romp through dating, bad manners, sex, ethics and life’s twists and turns set in Providence, RI. Stay after the show for a special talk-back with playwright Gina Gionfriddo ’97 MFA. Cost: $42/ticket special (regularly $70).

3/11/09
ArtWalk 2009
Hong Kong, China (Brown University Alumni Association of Hong Kong)
7:00 pm, Meet in Central/Soho (exact location TBD)
View a plethora of art while enjoying drinks and canapés at contemporary art galleries across town. ArtWalk is Hong Kong’s most well known and biggest charity art event. All proceeds raised will be donated to SoCO (Society for Community Organization), a non-profit organization dedicated to equal opportunity of participation and fair distribution of social resources as the foundation of human rights. Cost: $420 HK/ticket (all proceeds go to charity).

3/12/09
Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 pm, Grillroom and Chophouse, 33 West Monroe (312-960-0000)
Discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. The downtown lunch is held on the second Thursday of each month. RSVP if you can, but come anyway even at the last minute. Reservation: under name of Brown University or Tucker. Cost: Purchase own food/drink.

3/12/09
Spring Wine Tasting
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, Jae's Cafe in the South End, 520 Columbus Ave.
Taste a broad portfolio of wines alongside delicious food while learning about the wine. Sean Martin from Albert Winestein will be on hand to pour and discuss a selection of his wines, including a diverse portfolio of 10 to 14 wines. Jae's will provide sushi and passed appetizers. Cost: $35 pp for club members/guests; $45 pp for non-members/guests (includes wine, food, tax and gratuity). Cash bar for beer and cocktails.

3/12/09
Class of 1963 Mini-Reunion Lecture & Tour
New York City, New York (Class of 1963)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, New York City Yacht Club, Commodore’s Room, 37 W. 44th St.
Michael Cardozo ’63, who has served as Corporation Counsel of the City of New York, will discuss his journey from vice president of the Cammarian Club and member of the Faunce House Board of Governors, to his appointment and service as New York City’s chief legal officer. Afterwards, Dayton Carr ’63 will take us on a tour of the Yacht Club’s famous model room, which contains replicas of all of the boats that have participated in the America’s Cup Races since their inception. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Cost: $20 pp.

3/13/09
A Fascinating Look at Multimedia Arts Installations
Featuring Assistant Professor Edward Osborn
North Kingstown, RI (Pembroke Club of Kent County)
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Sonoma Grill, 7366 Post Rd.
Ed Osborn, assistant professor of visual art, will discuss the many forms of electronic media including installation, video, sound, and, performance. In this presentation he will demonstrate pieces that show a tactile sense of space, movement, image and aurality combined with a precise economy of materials. Cost: $20 pp (includes lecture and lunch.)

3/14/09
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
San Francisco, CA (Brown Transgendered, Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Alumni (TBGALA) – SF Chapter)
11:30 am, Parade, meet in U.N. Plaza, north side of Market Street across from 1155 Market (between 7th & 8th)
2:00 pm, Festival, meet in front of the Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St.
Learn more about Irish history and culture while having fun. The Festival will showcase Irish culture through live performance and entertainment, arts and crafts exhibitors, food and beverage concessions, children’s rides and inflatables, cultural displays, a petting zoo and pony ride, and a number of non-profits booths representing the Irish community. Cost: Free.

3/14/09
Produce to People: A Community Service Event
Braddock, PA (Brown Club of Pittsburgh)
8:30 am – 11:30 am, Social Hall Building, 845 Talbot Ave.
Produce to People is a distribution program that provides food and household items directly to individuals in need. Typically, at least 400 people come to receive this food. Volunteer at the distribution center helping to unload the food, set up the distribution lines, and hand out the food to those in need. Family and friends are welcome; children ages 12 and older are welcome with adult supervision. Cost: Free.

3/15/09
Una Conversación entre Generaciones: A Conversation among Generations
Providence, RI (Brown University Latino Alumni Council (BULAC))
11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown St.
Celebrate the vibrant Brown Latina community and Women’s History Month. Please bring an object that tells a story from your life and a side dish or dessert to share. Refreshments and finger foods will be provided. Cost: Free.

3/15/09
Jack the Ripper Haunts Walk
London, England (Brown University Club of the United Kingdom)
6:00 pm, Drinks, Prohibition Bar & Grill, Unit 1 Tower Bridge House, St. Katherine Docks, East Smithfield E1W 1AA
7:30 pm, Jack the Ripper Walk begins, meet outside exit of Tower Hill Tube
Gather for drinks and once fortified return to the Autumn of Terror in 1888 when the infamous Jack the Ripper stalked the streets of East London. Distinguished crime historian, Donald Rumbelow, will lead us through the main murder sights, presenting us with the gory details and main suspects. Cost: £7 pp.

3/16/09
Music at Meyer: San Francisco Saxophone Quartet
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
Marting Meyer Sanctuary, Temple Emanu-El, Two Lake St. at Arguello
7:00, Doors open; 7:30, Concert
In its sixth year, Music at Meyer showcases the most talented, visionary musicians across genres in an intimate, acoustically superb setting. The SF Saxophone Quartet, founded in 1977 (and playing on the streets of San Francisco since 1989), play transcriptions of classical music along with original compositions. Hear overtones of oboes, trumpets, French horns, violins, and more. The effect is magical and gloriously musical. A reception will immediately follow the concert. Cost: $25/ticket (special discount for dues paying club members: 2 tickets for cost of 1 for this concert ONLY).

3/16/09
Wine Seduction Dinner
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Acqua Peck Slip, 21 Peck Slip at Water St.
Enjoy a lavish 5-course dinner featuring five of the most famous wines of Italy presented by sommelier Alessandra Rotondi, MS. In addition, learn more about the full seductive properties of wine. Alessandra’s spectacular introduction to Italian wines will be equally matched by the cooking of chef Ciro Santoro (formerly of le PreCalatan, Paris and Bouly, NYC). Cost: $85 (includes all wines and five-course dinner, tax & tip).

3/16/09
An Evening with Kirstin Downey, Author of The Woman Behind the New Deal
Providence, RI (Sarah Doyle Women’s Center and the Pembroke Center Associates)
7:30 pm, List Auditorium, 64 College St.
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Kirstin Downey will do a short reading from and discuss her new book and present a slide show of Frances Perkins’ life including never-before-published pictures. Perkins served as President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Secretary of Labor and is considered a primary architect of the New Deal. Also at the event will be Barbara Burt, executive director of the Frances Perkins Center, a new effort to create a center to perpetuate Frances Perkins’ life work. Cost: Free.

3/17/09 - 3/30/09
Treasures of Southern Africa
South Africa and Zambia (Brown Travelers)
A land of spectacular biological and cultural diversity, the wonders of southern Africa exceed the imagination. This trip sold out quickly the last time it was offered! Don’t miss your chance to experience the incredible breadth of culture, landscape and wildlife. Brown Faculty: Ferdinand Jones, Emeritus Professor of Psychology. Cost: Approximately $5,795. Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).

3/18/09
Changing the World: The Story of Global Health at Brown
Featuring Dean Edward J. Wing, MD
Boca Raton, FL (Alpert Medical School and the Brown Club of Palm Beach County)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science, Building 71, Room 126, 777 Glades Rd.
Dr. Wing, dean of medicine and biological sciences, served for ten years as chair of Brown’s Department of Medicine and the Joukowsky Family Professor of Medicine. As chair, Dr. Wing consolidated divisions and training programs, quadrupled external research funding, and strengthened clinical services. He also established and oversees international programs that provide direct care to hundreds of patients and offer educational opportunities for Brown students and faculty. Cost: Free.

3/19/09
Pre-20th Reunion Party with the Class of 1989
Washington, DC (Class of 1989)
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Gordon Biersch Brewery/Restaurant, 900 F St., NW (near “Metro Center” Metro station on red, orange and blue lines and walking distance from “Gallery Place” station on yellow, red and green lines)
The Class of '89 welcomes classmates and fellow alumni from the classes of ’88 and ’90, along with interested friends, to join them after work in DuPont Circle to catch up with classmates as they begin to gear up for their 20th college reunion. Happy hour drink and food specials will be available until 6:30 pm. Cost: Purchase own food/drink.

3/19/09
The Economy, Careers, and Transition - The Turning Point
Atlanta, GA (Brown Club of Georgia)
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm, 966 W Paces Ferry Rd. NW
Join your alumni colleagues in a discussion of many of the questions and concerns surrounding careers and today's economy. Leading the discussion will be Dr. Karen Wade, an organizational and leadership development professional and founder of The Long View Partnership. Dr. Wade's work focuses on developing resilient, agile leaders in the turbulent reality of today's business environment. Following the group session, attendees are encouraged to stay, network, and exchange contact information. Cost: $5 club members; $10 non-members (open to alumni, family, and friends).

3/20/09
Opening Night at the Asian American Film Festival
San Jose, CA (The Brown Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance (A4) and the Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
6:30 pm, Meet outside the Starbucks across from the Camera 12 Box Office
7:00 pm, Movie, Camera 12 Cinemas, 201 South Second St. (at San Carlos St.)
9:30 pm – 11:30 pm, Gala, San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St. (at San Fernando St.)
Cost: $25 pp (includes movie, food and beverages at the gala).

3/20/09
Memory Workshop and Dinner with Scott Bornstein
Hong Kong, China (Brown University Alumni Association of Hong Kong)
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Location TBD
Memory expert Scott Bornstein will do a short workshop followed by dinner for the Williams and Brown community in Hong Kong. He’s a highly sought-after speaker and has received very positive feedback from many corporations that have invited him to speak and train at their client functions. Cost: TBD.

3/20/09 - 3/22/09
2nd Annual Back Country Ski Trip
Aspen, CO (Rocky Mountain Brown Club)
3/20: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Ski to Harry Gates Hut
3/21: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Ski for the day
3/22: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Ski out and return home
Harry Gates Hut is located in the Sawatch Mountains of central Colorado. Plan to stay in the Glenwood Springs or Aspen area Thursday night. Telemark or alpine touring (randonee) skis are necessary. Saturday will be a free day to either rest at the hut and take in the spectacular views or play on the nearby slopes. The hut features bunk beds with mattresses and pillows, and a kitchen with gas stoves and all necessary cookware and utensils. Cost: $50 club members (includes 2 nights of lodging); $60 non-club members.

3/21/09
Guided Tour of Boston’s Institute of Contemporary Art
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave.
The Introduction to the Art and Architecture of the Institute of Contemporary Art Tour will provide highlights of the new building designed by award winning architects Diller Scofidio and Renfro, the Institute’s permanent collection, and the temporary exhibitions on display. Cost: $10 for club members/guests; $12 for non-members (ticket includes admission and tour).

3/22/09
March Book Club: Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise by Ruth Reichl
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
4:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
This is the memoir of Ruth Reichl’s 6-year stint as restaurant critic for the New York Times. During that time she created disguises and false personas so that she could receive the same food and service as regular patrons. Her reviews were enjoyed not just for her critique of the food and service, but for their wit and entertainment. New book club members are always welcome! Cost: Free.

3/23/09
“Boldly Brown” Celebration
Ensuring Academic Excellence at Brown: Financial Aid, Faculty, and Beyond
with President Ruth Simmons
London, England
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Albion Gallery, 8 Hester Rd., London SW11 4AX
Join President Simmons, fellow alumni, parents and friends to celebrate the momentum of the Campaign for Academic Enrichment. Cost: Free.

3/23/09
So, You Want an MBA: Navigating Business School Admissions
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Scandinavia House, 58 Park Ave. (38th St. and Park Ave.)
During this interactive seminar, one of the directors of Veritas Prep will address various trends in business school admissions, how the crises in the financial industry will impact admissions for the class of 2012 and beyond, practical advice for would-be business school applicants, as well as a host of other topics. Come prepared with questions. Cost: $40 pp.

3/24/09
Get Together Over Drinks
Paris, France (Brown Club of France)
8:00 pm, Shywawa Pub, 5, rue du Petit Pont (5th arrondissement)
A little sun and a hint of warm weather brings back memories of care-free days at Brown! Come meet up with old friends and make new ones over drinks. Cost: Purchase own food/drink.

3/25/09
Spring Mixer with the Jabberwocks
Hong Kong, China (Brown University Alumni Association of Hong Kong)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Epoch Coffee Bar and Desserterie, 12–14 Wing Fung St. (near Star St. and Pacific Place Three)
Come join fellow alumni and enjoy tunes from Brown’s acclaimed a cappella group, Jabberwocks, while sipping cocktails. Cost: Purchase own food/drink.

3/25/09
Professional Development Series Presents: Careers in Transition
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
Bank of America, 135 LaSalle St. (between Adams and Monroe), 38th Floor
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm, Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres
6:45 pm, Opening remarks
6:50 pm, Panelist presentation and Q&A forum
8:00 pm – 8:45 pm, Conclusion followed by refreshments and hors d’oeuvres
This event in the Career Networking Series will explore the challenges and opportunities in career transitions. The panel is comprised of professionally diverse alumni who have achieved career transitions or reinventions themselves, or whose positions or roles in their respective fields relate to human resources and professional development. Refreshment periods both before and after the program allow alumni and guests to network and socialize. Cost: $15 club members; $25 non-members/guests; $30 event + young alumni membership; $45 event + membership; $65 event + family (2 alumni) membership.

3/25/09
The Addict: One Patient, One Doctor, One Year
Featuring Professor Michael Stein M.D.
Charlottesville, VA (Brown Club of Central Viginia)
6:00 pm, Farmington Country Club, 1 Country Club Circle
Michael Stein, professor of medicine, will tell the true story of one young woman addicted to Vicodin, following her from the start of treatment, through relapse and into long-term recovery. He will explore the heart of the fastest-growing drug disorder in the US, the addiction to prescription painkillers, and the mind of a doctor who wants to help and understand his patients. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Cost: $20 alumni; $10 for young alumni (10 years out).

3/26/09
The Addict: One Patient, One Doctor, One Year
Featuring Professor Michael Stein M.D.
Owings Mills, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Linwoods, 25 Crossroads Dr.
Michael Stein, professor of medicine, will tell the true story of one young woman addicted to Vicodin, following her from the start of treatment, through relapse and into long-term recovery. He will explore the heart of the fastest-growing drug disorder in the US, the addiction to prescription painkillers, and the mind of a doctor who wants to help and understand his patients. Cost: $30 pp for lecture and buffet lunch; $10 pp for lecture and coffee/tea.

3/26/09
Tales of Extraordinary Women: Defining Moments
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
Lighthouse International, 111 East 59th St., NYC, (between Park and Lexington Aves.)
6:00 pm- 6:30pm, Cocktails
6:30 pm- 8:30pm, Panel with Q&A session
Enjoy an illuminating evening with prominent women leaders who have achieved the highest levels of success in their respective fields. Attendees will not only hear stories of success and failure but more importantly the defining moments that forever changed their lives and transformed them into leaders. There will also be an opportunity to pose questions and interact directly with the panelists. Cost: $40 in advance; $45 at the door.

3/26/09
Wine Tasting: Spain vs. South America
New York City, NY (Brown University Latino Alumni Council (BULAC))
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Community Resource Exchange, 42 Broadway, 20th Fl.
Spain and South America play an incredibly significant role in the global wine scene. Yet their wines are considerably different. Discover the similarities and differences as Brian Robinson, Proprietor of Gnarly Vines, leads us through a blind tasting of six pairs, each including a Spanish wine versus a South American wine. Cost: $12.

3/26/09
Seattle Art Museum Event
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
Seattle Art Museum (SAM), 1300 First Ave.
5:00 pm, Happy hour, Private Dining Room in Taste
6:15 pm, Overview of the Yale show by Patricia Junker, Curator of American Art at SAM
After the talk you will have the option of taking a guided tour of the galleries with Sarah Berman ’02, ’03 AM, or taking a self-guided exploration of the galleries and exhibits. Cost: $10; $5 for young alumni (classes ’03 - ’08); free if just attending happy hour. Cost covers museum admission.

3/28/09
Architecture of the Night
Featuring Professor Dietrich Neumann
Los Angeles, CA (Brown Club of Southern California)
The Fowler Museum at UCLA, The Harry and Yvonne Lenart Auditorium, North Campus
4:00 pm – 4:45 pm, Reception with refreshments
4:45 pm – 6:00 pm, Lecture and discussion
A Meeting of the Minds Seminar
Dietrich Neumann, professor of the history of modern architecture, will discuss the history of architectural illumination since the introduction of electric light as a “new building material.” He will show historic and contemporary examples, speak about the theoretical debates that accompanied this development, mention the role of architect Raymond Hood (Brown Class of 1895) in this development, and show images from the exhibition that he organized for the Netherlands Architecture Institute. Cost: $15 pp for alumni/guests.

3/29/09
All Ivy Plus Skating Party
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm., Brown University, Meehan Auditorium, Hope St.
Join fellow alumni for this fun annual event! There will be tasty refreshments, cool skating music (feel free to bring your favorite CD) and great camaraderie. Skate rentals are not available at Meehan but you can purchase a pair at 2nd Time Around Sports in Cranston or Inside Edge Skate & Apparel in Smithfield. Cost: $8/adult; $4/child (under 12).

3/30/09
Bottom Line Networking
New York, NY (Princeton Club of New York)
7:00 pm, Princeton Club, 15 West 43rd St. (between 5th and 6th Aves.)
All Ivy alumni are invited to join Princetonians for this timely workshop on taking your networking skills to the next level. Guest speaker Tracy Lalonde will help participants create a specific game plan to manage your networking activity to ensure you’re getting the most efficient return on your time. An open networking session will follow the workshop. Cost: $15 (includes workshop, networking and one drink).

3/31/09
Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
7:00 pm, Gametime, TD Banknorth Garden (Fleet Center), 1 Fleetcenter Place
Enjoy an action packed evening of NHL hockey and cheer on the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins as they continue their quest for the Stanley Cup. Cost: $90/ticket for club members/member guests; $100/ticket for non-members/non-member guests. Price includes: Promenade Level Center Ice Suite ticket, BostonBruins hat, and snacks in the suite (pizza, chicken tenders, chips, popcorn and soda and water).

3/31/09
Spring Seminar Series I: Tour of the Marston Boathouse
Featuring Assistant Coach of Women’s Crew Phoebe Murphy
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
1:15 pm – 3:00 pm, Marston Boathouse, Gano St. near Wickenden (under the Washington Bridge)
Phoebe Murphy will offer a tour of the Marston Boathouse and she will talk about what it takes to become a nationally-ranked team. Cost: $25 for entire Seminar Series for club members; $7/program for non-club members.

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2/4/09
Norton Museum of Art Exhibit
West Palm Beach, FL (Brown Club of Palm Beach County)
1:00 pm, Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave. (561-832-5196)
Experience the Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams exhibits through a docent led tour.
Cost: Free for club members; $10 for non-members.

2/5/09
Museum and Collection Ethics: from Antiquity to the Holocaust
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Law Offices of Herrick, Feinstein, 2 Park Ave. (between 32nd and 33rd Sts.)
Herrick, Feinstein partner Larry Kaye will present a lecture on the law and ethics of art and antiquities collecting. Topics include the repatriation to the Republic of Turkey of the Lydian Hoard, and the recovery of artworks looted by the Nazis during World War II. Drawing on his experiences Mr. Kaye will shed light on how the lessons of these legal battles can be applied to today’s collecting strategies. After the lecture wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Cost: $20 for club members; $30 for alumni, friends/guests.

2/5/09
Against the Tide: How a Compliant Congress Empowered a Reckless President
Featuring Former U.S. Senator Lincoln Chafee ’75
Houston, TX (Brown Club of Houston)
Location and directions provided upon RSVP
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Reception with cocktails and hearty appetizers
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Presentation with discussion and Q&A
Lincoln D. Chafee ’75, visiting fellow at the Watson Institute for International Studies, will discuss his experiences in the U.S. Senate. His talk will include: the vote to go to war in Iraq, Bush’s tax cut program, the 2004 election and the return of Congress to a Democratic majority. He will also share his views on the 2008 election and the challenges facing the Obama Administration.
Cost: $20 for alumni and parents registering online; $30 for guests and alumni/parents paying at door.

2/6/09
Chinese Lunar New Year Dinner
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California and the Brown Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance (A4))
7:30 pm, R & G Lounge, 631 Kearny (at Commercial)
Celebrate the fourth annual Lunar Dinner in San Francisco over a delicious 10-course banquet-style Chinese meal, for alumni, friends and family. Cost: $40 per person (does not include drinks). Cash bar available.

2/6/09
The Corn is Green and Post-Show Reception
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
Huntington Theatre Company, 264 Huntington Ave. (617-266-0800)
8:00 pm, Performance
10:30 pm, Post-Show Reception
The show will feature: on stage, Kate Burton ’79 and her son, Morgan Ritchie ’10 and off stage, Artistic Director Peter DuBois ’97 MA; so much Brown talent all in one show! All three will join the club for a private post-show reception where a light dessert will be provided and a cash bar will be available. Cost: Orchestra or Mezzanine seats: $58 ($72.50 value); Balcony seats: $40 ($50 value).

2/6/09
Art and Love in Renaissance Italy Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
7:00 pm, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 81st St. and Fifth Ave.
At heart of every Brunonian is a Renaissance person. Get a head start on Valentine’s Day with a guided tour of the Art and Love in Renaissance Italy exhibit at the MET. Bring a friend or make one there. Cost: $26 for members; $33 for non-members.

2/6/09
Against the Tide: How a Compliant Congress Empowered a Reckless President
Featuring Former U.S. Senator Lincoln Chafee ’75
Austin, TX (Brown Club of Austin)
Paggi House Restaurant, 200 Lee Barton Rd.
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm, Reception with cocktails and hors d’ouevres
6:45 pm – 8:00 pm, Lecture followed by discussion and Q&A
Lincoln D. Chafee ’75, visiting fellow at the Watson Institute for International Studies, will discuss his experiences in the U.S. Senate. His talk will include: the vote to go to war in Iraq, Bush’s tax cut program, the 2004 election and the return of Congress to a Democratic majority. He will also share his views on the 2008 election and the challenges facing the Obama Administration.
Cost: $5 for young alumni (’04–’08); $10 alumni/guests.

2/7/09
Brown Bears vs. Harvard Crimson Basketball
Cambridge, MA (Brown Club of Boston & the Brown Sports Foundation)
5:30 pm, Meet for appetizers and drinks, Hong Kong, Harvard Square, 1236 Massachusetts Ave.
7:00 pm, Brown vs. Harvard Basketball Game, Murr Center, Lavietes Pavillion
The Brown Club of Boston and the Brown Sports Foundation cordially invite all alumni, parents and friends of Brown men’s basketball for appetizers and a cash bar before cheering on the team in the Brown vs. Harvard game. Cost: TBD.

2/7/09
An Evening with Ira Glass ’81.5
Charlottesville, VA (Brown Club of Richmond and Charlottesville)
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Paramount Theatre, 215 E Main St.
Enjoy a performance featuring fellow alumnus and critically acclaimed host and producer of This American Life, Ira Glass ’81.5. Cost: $44 per ticket.

2/7/09
Against the Tide: How a Compliant Congress Empowered a Reckless President
Featuring Former U.S. Senator Lincoln Chafee ’75
Dallas, TX (Brown Club of North Texas – Dallas)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
Lincoln D. Chafee ’75, visiting fellow at the Watson Institute for International Studies, will discuss his experiences in the U.S. Senate. His talk will include: the vote to go to war in Iraq, Bush’s tax cut program, the 2004 election and the return of Congress to a Democratic majority. He will also share his views on the 2008 election and the challenges facing the Obama Administration. Cost: TBD.

2/8/09
Phantom of the Opera at the Pantages Theatre
Los Angeles, CA (Brown Club of Southern California)
10:30 am, Pre-show brunch, The Waffle, 6255 W Sunset Blvd.
1:00 pm, Showtime, Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd.
Enjoy this phenomenal, critically acclaimed, and longest running Broadway musical with old friends or make new ones when taking in the show at the Pantages Theatre, an amazing venue for any production. Meet beforehand at The Waffle for brunch and to mingle, then walk to the Pantages Theatre to take in the production. Cost: $42/ticket (includes brunch).

2/8/09
Monthly Book Club: Confederates in the Attic by Tony Horwitz
Alexandria, VA (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Propelled by his own lifelong passion for the South and the Civil War, Horwitz embarks on a ten-state journey of discovery–personal, historical, and sociological–to understand why he and millions of other Americans obsess on the 1860s. Cost: $7 to cover your portion of dinner served.

2/10/09
Wine and Chocolate Tasting
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Brown Club of Rhode Island Field House (at Brook and Cushing Sts.)
Like a fine wine, there are many elements that make up a good chocolate: the percentage of cacao, the region where the beans were grown, and the process by which it was made. At this wine and chocolate tasting hosted by Destination Chocolate of Newport, RI you will learn about the complexities of chocolate and taste it paired with wines and ports (included in the event).
Cost: $15 for club members; $20 for non-members/guests.

2/12/09
Monthly Book Club: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
7:30 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
This book is about Oscar, a 300-pound-plus “lovesick ghetto nerd” who cranks out pages of fantasy fiction with the hopes of becoming a Dominican J.R.R. Tolkien, and a multi-generational family curse that leaves troubles and tragedy in its wake. Cost: Free.

2/14/09
Tour of the Museum of Craft & Folk Art
San Francisco, CA (Transgendered, Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Alumni (TBGALA))
1:00 pm, The Museum of Craft and Folk Art, 51 Yerba Buena Ln. (Mission between Third and Fourth) (415-227-4888)
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the shortly-to-close exhibit The Shape of Things: Paper Traditions and Transformations at the Museum of Craft and Folk Art. This exhibit explores the history of cut, folded, and molded paper, alongside contemporary artists who introduce fresh perspectives on those traditional forms. Cost: $5 museum admission (includes tour).

2/15/09
Pops Concert by the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra
Hyannis, MA (Brown Club of Cape Cod)
3:00 pm, Concert, Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center, 744 West Main St.
5:30 pm, Dinner (optional and at your own cost), Captain’s Table, Hyannis Yacht Club, 490 Ocean St., (next to and behind the Yachtsman Condominiums)
The concert will feature The Phantom’s leading ladies, a trio of Broadway’s Christines from The Phantom of the Opera, belting out a tribute to the classics of Broadway and pop standards.
Cost: For Concert: $33 pp. For Dinner: $22 pp (includes salad, entrée, dessert, taxes & tip; beverages not included).

2/17/09
Tiger Tail Beach Walk and Lunch
Marco Island, FL (Brown Club of Southwest Florida)
9:15 am, Meet at the Kiosk at Tiger Tail Beach
9:30 am, Walk will begin
Enjoy this introduction to what washes up on a typical south Florida beach as well as the wildlife that inhabits it. Learn about shells, plants, birds, mangroves and more. Wear a hat, sunscreen, and shoes with a tread as it can get slippery. Bring water and binoculars. After the beach walk eat lunch at Pelican Bend of the Isle of Capri. Cost: A donation of $10 to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida will be collected. Lunch is pay as you go.

2/19/09
All Ivy Plus Winter Cocktail Reception
London, England (Brown Club of the United Kingdom and Cornell Club of London)
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm, East India Club, 16 St. James’s Square, London SW1
Join fellow alumni and guests at the 17th All Ivy Plus Winter Cocktail Reception. The East India Club has a strict dress code: jacket with collar and tie for men; ladies should dress accordingly: divided skirts, tailored trouser suits, cocktail and dinner suits are permitted. Cost: £23 pp.

2/21/09
Wine Tasting “Tour de France”
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Le Dû Wines, 600 Washington St. (between Leroy and Morton)
Join fellow Brown alumni on a wine Tour de France with award-winning sommelier Jean-Luc Le Dû at his own Le Dû Wines store in the West Village. Six French wines and cheese pairings from the famous Murray’s Cheese will be accompanied by a lecture by Jean-Luc Le Dû and a Q&A session.
Cost: $30 for club members; $35 for non-members.

2/22/09
Monthly Book Club: Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
2:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
This graphic novel is a political, historical, and extremely personal account of a girl’s growth into maturity. Based on her own personal experience of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Marjane Satrapi introduces us to the effects of cultural change through the eyes of a child. Cost: Free.

2/23/09
Many Hands, One Dream: Brown’s Impact on the HIV/AIDS Crisis in Kenya
Featuring Assistant Professor E. Jane Carter, MD
Portland, OR (Brown Club of Oregon)
Vey Conference Center, 11th floor Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Oregon Health Sciences University
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Reception with light refreshments
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Lecture and discussion
Dr. E. Jane Carter, assistant professor of medicine, will describe in vivid and captivating detail the dedication and heroic efforts of those who are affiliated with Brown’s Kenya project, and its impact on the HIV/AIDS Crisis there. Cost: TBD.

2/24/09
Many Hands, One Dream: Brown’s Impact on the HIV/AIDS Crisis in Kenya
Featuring Assistant Professor Dr. E. Jane Carter
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
Offices of K&L Gates, 925 4th Ave., 29th Floor
6:00 pm, Reception
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Lecture and Q&A
A Meeting of the Minds Seminar
Dr. E. Jane Carter, assistant professor of medicine, will describe in vivid and captivating detail the dedication and heroic efforts of those who are affiliated with Brown’s Kenya project, and its impact on the HIV/AIDS crisis there. Cost: Alumni and friends $10; recent alumni (classes ’03–’08) free.

2/25/09
Business Talk and Networking
The Age of Discontinuity: The New Leadership Agenda by Belden Menkus
London, England (Brown Club of the United Kingdom)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Davy’s St James’s (The Boardroom), Crown Passage Vaults, 20 King Street, SW1Y 6QY
Belden Menkus, founder of Menkus & Associates has agreed to share his view on the underlying factors causing the very unpredictable times we are in, as well as the new leadership agenda that they bring. Specifically, he’ll outline the key things leaders can do differently right now to accelerate their organization’s strategic response to unexpected events. As a consequence, he’ll pinpoint what companies need now from consulting and other professional services.
Cost: Free (cash bar will be available).

2/26/09
Rush Hour Concert with the RI Philharmonic
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
6:30 pm, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 1 Avenue of the Arts
The concert will be conducted by Larry Rachleff and narrated by former Supreme Court Justice Frank Williams. The event will include selections from Britten’s Peter Grimes/Four Sea Interludes as well as Copland’s Lincoln Portrait in honor of the President’s 150th birthday. The evening will end with Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9. Immediately following the concert will be a cash bar reception at the neighboring Temple restaurant with special guest conductor Francisco Noya.
Cost: $25 for premium members; $27.50 for alumni/guests.

2/27/09
“Boldly Brown” Celebration
Ensuring Academic Excellence at Brown: Financial Aid, Faculty, and Beyond
with President Ruth Simmons
Naples, FL
Naples Yacht Club, 700 14th Ave. South
5:00 pm, Campaign Colloquium
5:45 pm, Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
6:30 pm, Transforming Lives: The Financial Aid Initiative
Join fellow alumni, parents and friends to celebrate the momentum of the Campaign for Academic Enrichment. Festivities include “On the Edge: Obama and Our Future” presented by Jennifer Lawless, assistant professor of political science, a reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and remarks from President Simmons. Cost: Free.

2/27/09
Young Alumni Ski/Snowboard Trip
Bethel, ME (Brown Club of Boston and Boston Ski and Sports Club)
5:30 pm, Bus boards, Columbus St. side of Back Bay T station
6:00 pm, Bus will leave promptly for Sunday River Resort
Join fellow young alumni for the 2nd annual trip. The skiing is great, your friends are going, and the price is unbeatable. See full event schedule and prices here.

2/28/09
Topanga Skyline Vineyards Tasting
Santa Monica, CA (Brown Club of Southern California)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Michael’s Restaurant, 1147 3rd St. (north of Wilshire)
Topanga Skyline Vineyards produces certified organic and biodynamic estate grown wines in the Topanga Canyon by Kathy Gill Hagopian ’89 MD and husband Stefan Hagopian. Their hand produced wines are stocked by only the finest of outlets in the area. Tastings of both sulfite and non-sulfite wines will be available to demonstrate organic versus additive products. Kathy will also give a short talk on the biodynamic wine producing process. Cost: $25 young alumni club members (classes ’06–’08); $35 club members/guests; $45 non-members/guests (includes wine, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, taxes and gratuities).

2/28/09
An Afternoon with the Brown Derbies
Rye, NY (Brown Club of Westchester County)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Rye Library, Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Rd.
Enjoy an afternoon of music with one of Brown’s premier a capella singing groups, The Brown Derbies. Refreshments will be served. Cost: $10 adults; $5 children.

2/28/09
Men’s Ice Hockey: Brown vs. Cornell
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
Meehan Auditorium, Brown Campus
6:00 pm, Pre-game reception
7:00 pm, Game time
Come meet and greet Coach Grillo of the Brown Men’s Hockey team. Receive a GO BROWN foam finger! Cost: Free to premium club members/children; $5 alumni/guests/members of the Cornell Club.

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1/8/09
“Boldly Brown” Celebration
Ensuring Academic Excellence: Financial Aid, the Faculty and Beyond
with President Ruth Simmons
Los Angeles, CA
20th Century Fox Studios, 10201 W. Pico Blvd.
Join Brown alumni, parents and friends to celebrate the momentum of the Campaign for Academic Enrichment. Festivities include a reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and remarks from President Simmons. Cost: Free.

1/8/09
Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 pm, The Gage Restaurant and Tavern, 24 South Michigan Ave.
Discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. The downtown lunch is held on the second Thursday of each month. RSVP if you can, but come anyway; even at the last minute. Reservation is under the name of Brown University. Cost: Purchase own food/drink.

1/9/09
Annual Holiday Cocktail Party
Boynton Beach, FL (Brown Club of Palm Beach County)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Benvenuto Restaurant, 1730 North Federal Highway
Cost: Free for club members/current students; $40 pp for non-members.

1/9/09
An Evening of Waltzes at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO)
Dallas, TX (Brown Club of North Texas - Dallas/Ft. Worth)
The Morton H. Myerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St.
6:30 pm, Private reception
7:30 pm, Program start time
A European New Year’s celebration comes to Dallas with traditional Strauss Waltzes in a program also featuring Mussorgsky/Stokowski’s Pictures at an Exhibition and Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5. DSO’s new maestro, Jaap van Zweden, conducts. Cost: $53/ticket (special group rate/Orchestra floor seats).

1/10/09
A Concert by the Chattertocks
Bryn Mawr, PA (Brown Club of Philadelphia and the Brown Alumni Schools Committee)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Beechwood House, The Shipley School, 931 Montgomery Ave. (entrance on Roberts Rd.)
Enjoy this wonderful opportunity for alumni, current students and Brown applicants to meet and talk informally, along with hearing the sounds of the Chattertocks, one of Brown’s premier a cappella groups. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: Free.

1/11/09
Monthly Book Club: Fieldwork by Mischa Berlinski
Washington, D.C. (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
An American anthropologist doing her field work among the primitive Dyalo hill tribe of Thailand is imprisoned for the murder of an American missionary. Berlinski sets out to discover why. The story is of the anthropologist’s immersion in Dyalo culture, the history of the extended missionary clan and their ultimate clash. Cost: $5-$7 for dinner provided.

1/11/09
Alumni Gathering
St. Louis, MO (Brown Club of St. Louis)
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
Take advantage of this great opportunity to connect with fellow alumni and current students.
Chris ’82 and Sarah Schmidt with their daughter Sarah ’12 are graciously hosting this event. Light hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine will be served. Cost: Free.

1/11/09
Cocktail Party Featuring the Chattertocks
Cranbury, NJ (Brown Club of Central New Jersey)
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Cranbury Inn, 21 South Main St.
Hear the Chattertocks student a capella group and enjoy good food and cheer while renewing old ties and making new friends with local Brown alumni. Cost: $15 for club members; $25 for non-members.

1/14/09
Brown Derbies A Cappella Group Performance
Sacramento, CA (Brown Club of Sacramento)
7:00 pm, Location TBD
Don’t miss this night of singing, socializing and reminiscing. This is a family friendly event, so bring along kids, spouses and friends! Cost: $7 with advance RSVP; $10 night of show.

1/14/09
Networking Event: An Age of Discontinuity: The New Leadership Agenda
Featuring Belden Menkus
London, England (Brown Club of the United Kingdom)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Davy’s, St. James’s (The Boardroom), Crown Passage Vaults, 20 King St.
Belden Menkus, founder of Menkus & Associates, will share his view on the underlying factors causing these unpredictable times, as well as key things leaders can do differently right now to accelerate their organization’s strategic response to unexpected events and what companies need from consulting and other professional services. Cost: Free (cash bar).

1/14/09
Children At Play: An American History
Featuring Professor Howard Chudacoff
Naples, FL (Brown University Club of Southwest Florida)
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, The Club Pelican Bay, 707 Gulf Park Dr.
Professor Howard Chudacoff will talk about his book, Children At Play: An American History. Focusing on tensions between what adults want children to do and what children want to do, Chudacoff traces the history of how children have played and raises questions about how much freedom children have had, and should have, in their play. Cost: $30 pp (includes lunch).

1/14/09
A Capella Brown Style: Jabberwocks Happy Hour
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Keats Bar, 842 Second Ave. (between 44th and 45th Sts.)
Join fellow alumni in the heart of midtown to hear these harmonizing Brunonians again and reminiscence about times back in Providence. Grab a beer, a bite and socialize. Make your New Year’s resolution to reconnect with old friends and make some new ones. Cost: $5 pp for early bird registration by 1/9; $10 thereafter.

1/15/09
Kickoff Event
Charlotte, NC (Brown Club of Charlotte)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Bentley’s on 27, Charlotte Plaza Building, 27th Fl., 21 South College St.
Enjoy sweeping views of the city as you re-connect or meet new alumni in the area! Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided along with a private cash bar. Cost: Free.

1/17/09
Lunar New Year Dinner Banquet
Monterey Park, CA (Brown Club of Southern CA and Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance (A4))
7:00 pm, Elite Restaurant, 700 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Join fellow alumni and friends to celebrate the Year of the Ox, 4707, with a ten-course authentic Chinese banquet dinner and Lucky Draw. Cost: $35 club members; $45 non-members/guests (wine will be donated by the club).

1/18/09 – 1/26/09
Island Life in Tahiti and French Polynesia
On the Tall Ship S.Y. Star Flyer (Brown Travelers)
Visit the tranquil lagoons, historic ports and unique intimacy of these island communities. Amid spectacular surroundings, you can focus on the incomparable natural beauty, timeless cultural traditions and unique ecosystems of the South Seas. Brown Faculty: Richard Gould, Professor of Anthropology. Cost: From approximately $2,945. Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).

1/19/09
The Discovery of Roman Greece
Featuring Professor Susan Alcock
Athens, Greece (Brown Club of Greece)
The Benaki Museum, 1, Koumbari Str & Va. Sofias av, Athens
7:00 pm – 7:45 pm, Reception with refreshments
7:45 pm – 9:00 pm, Speaking program followed by Q&A
Susan Alcock, Director of the Artemis A.W. and Martha Sharp Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World, will speak on “The Discovery of Roman Greece” followed by a presentation by author and Professor Emeritus, Petros Themelis, from the University of Crete on his new book, Athens During the Roman Period: Recent Discoveries, New Evidence. Cost: TBD.

1/22/09
Mid-Career Crisis: The Turning Point
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Society for Ethical Culture, 64th St., Central Park West
Have questions and concerns about career transitions? Hear a panel of experts in career development, executive coaching, leadership and entrepreneurship address strategies to navigate these uncertain times. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask individual questions. Cost: $25.

1/23/09
Annual Holiday Party
Portland, OR (Brown Club of Oregon)
7:00 pm, Location and directions will be provided upon RSVP
Harris Matarazzo ’79 will once again graciously host this annual event. As tradition requires, the club is looking for two alumni to present to the group. Do you want to talk about your passion, your profession, your trip or show off a musical or artistic talent? Cost: Free.

1/23/09
Dinner, Reception and Concert by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Milwaukee, WI (Brown Club of Milwaukee and Alumni Clubs of Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Cornell, Penn, Columbia, Dartmouth, MIT, Mt. Holyoke, Stanford, Smith, Wellesley, Williams, Amherst, and Lawrence)
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, 929 N. Water St. (corner of Water and State Sts.)
6:00 pm, Reception and dinner
8:00 pm, Concert
Join fellow Ivy League alumni for a night of music from romantic composers: Chopin offers romance that is both dazzling and tender, and Tchaikovsky brings us a romantic hero who is passionate and doomed. Cost: $70 pp for reception, dinner and concert; $42.50 pp for concert only; $27.50 pp for reception and dinner only (cash bar will be available).

1/25/09
Monthly Book Club: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
4:00 pm, Location and directions provided upon RSVP
Set during World War II in Germany, this is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl living outside of Munich. Liesel scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist – books. She learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau. Cost: Free.

1/27/09
Fourth Annual Lunar New Year Banquet
Boston, MA (Brown University Club of Boston and the Asian American Alumni Alliance (A4))
Asian Garden Restaurant, 28 Harrison Ave. (617-695-1646)
6:30 pm, Reception with cash bar
6:45 pm, Ten course dinner banquet and Lucky Draw
Join fellow alumni and friends to celebrate the Year of the Ox. The Ox is dependable, calm and modest. Those of you born in 1925, ’37, ’49, ’61, ’73, ’85 or ’97, are patient and tireless in your work and will receive special recognition at dinner. Cost: $30 pp (including tax and tip) for club members; $40 pp for non-members.

1/27/09
Winter Wonderland Mixer with Columbia, Yale and MIT
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Slate, 54 West 21st St. (between 5th and 6th Aves.)
Feeling the post-Festivus/post-winter solstice blues? Enjoy a fun evening mingling and mixing with your favorite Brown alumni, as well as alumni from Columbia, Yale and MIT. A live DJ will spin songs and beats to make your heart melt. Drink specials: $4 beers and $6 cocktails. Cost: $5 (before 1/21); $10 (1/21–1/26); (no walk-ins).

1/29/09
Young Alumni Pool Party at Jillian’s
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Jillian’s Boston, 145 Ipswich St. (near Fenway Park)
In spring 2008, Boston-area young alumni held a clothing drive and Brunonians turned out in force, donating the most clothing of all the alumni clubs in attendance. For their efforts, they won a “pool party” at Jillian’s near Fenway. Five pool tables are reserved and food will be provided. Cost: Free.

1/31/09
Association of Class Leaders Volunteer Training
Boston, MA (Association of Class Leaders)
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers, 50 Park Plaza at Arlington St.
Join fellow class leaders for an informative session on “Class Volunteer Leadership Updates & Education.” Cost: Free.

1/31/09
Cocktail Reception and Lecture on “The Continuing, Growing Financial Crisis”
Featuring Professor Ross Levine
Boston, MA (Association of Class Leaders and Brown Club of Boston)
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers, 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street
Join class leaders and club members for a complimentary cocktail reception and to hear Professor Ross Levine speak about the financial crisis, how it has affected world markets and possible enduring implications. He will offer thoughts about where things are headed, and discuss options available to the Obama Administration.
Cost: Free to class leaders & club members; $10 pp for non-members & guests.

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