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Upcoming Alumni Events Around the Globe
2009: June | July | August | September | October | November | December
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. Contact/RSVP: Via e-mail.
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. Contact/RSVP: Emil Dizon '02 and via e-mail.
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. Contact/RSVP: Sue Rosenstein Reiss '78. Please provide the number of people in your party, name/year of Brown alum, and first name of non-alumni in party.
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. Contact: Andrea Ma ’07. RSVP: Online. After paying, e-mail Andrea Ma with Paypal confirmation. Brown alumni do not need to e-mail Geoffrey Chan as instructed by the website.
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. Contact/RSVP: Dee Rubin ’75 or Anne Castleton ’86.
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 pp.
Contact: Bob Cowan ’57. RSVP: By check made payable to the “Brown Club of Cape Cod”, Brown Club of Cape Cod, P.O. Box 1314, Eastham, MA 02642-1314. Please include on a separate piece of paper, your name, name(s) of guest(s), phone number, e-mail address, total number in your party and total amount being paid.
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. Contact/RSVP: George Bassett ’05. Plan to bring cash or check to the game for payment. You will not get your ticket without payment.
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. Contact: Cristi Gigon ’00, Heather Gelchion ’97 or Hank Richter ’80.
RSVP: Online.
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. Contact/RSVP: Arthur Kentros or Barry Kriesberg ’76.
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. Contact: Via e-mail. RSVP: Online by 7/15.
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). Contact: Via e-mail.
RSVP: By check or postal money order: made payable to "Cornell Club of London", Cornell Club - Events, 4 Fountain Mews, London N5 2QH. Include your name, address, phone, email address, name of guest(s), US alumni club affiliation and a stamped, self-addressed envelope. By direct bank transfer to: CORNELL CLUB OF LONDON, NatWest, East Finchley, Account Number 60619813, Sort Code 50-21-08, Reference YOUR NAME, July Reception. Then send an e-mail that includes your name, address, phone, email address, name of guest(s), and US alumni club affiliation. Your booking will be acknowledged by email and tickets will be sent out approximately July 14. Payment must be received by 7/18; no tickets will be available at the door.
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). Contact/RSVP: Central City Opera Box Office,
303-292-6700 (M-F 10 am – 4 pm).
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. Contact: Juliann Sum '77 and the Brown Club. Let Juliann know if you would like to meet for dinner beforehand. RSVP: Online by 7/24.
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).
8/12/09
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. Contact/RSVP: Via e-mail or 401-863-6010. Download: Event to iCal/Outlook.
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).
8/30/09
Monty Python’s Spamalot: Knights, Tights and Dancing Queens in this Symposium of Silliness!!!
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). Contact: Brooke Dammkohler '85 or
Gay Parrish '68. RSVP:Online.
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. Contact: Arielle Baskin-Sommers ’07. RSVP: To reserve tickets contact Arielle with the number of people in your party by 7/2.
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).
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. Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).
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. Contact: Brown Travelers (401-863-6322).