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Archive of Alumni Events – 2006

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12/5/06
Brown Club at the Ballet – “The Nutcracker”
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York City)
6:00 pm, New York City Ballet @ Lincoln Center, W. 65th Street & Broadway
Join friends for the annual trip to see George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker,” as performed by the New York City Ballet! This tradition is the perfect holiday season kick–off for friends and family of all ages. Cost: BCNY member $26.

12/6/06
Alumni Christmas Spirits
London, England (Brown Club of the United Kingdom)
7:00 pm, Pagliacci’s, 77 Kingsway, Holborn (nearest tube: Holborn)
Join fellow Brunonians for this annual events. The first round of drinks will be on the house. As always, we look forward to seeing you there! Cost: Free (purchase your own drinks).

12/6/06
Holiday Open House
Naples, FL (The Brown University Club of Southwest Florida)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 1659 Chinaberry Court
Judy Hushon ’67 has graciously offered her home for this holiday cocktail buffet. Cost: $35 pp.

12/6/06
Open Standards, Open Source, and Open Innovation
Featuring Elliot Maxwell ’68
Providence, RI (Friends of the Brown Library)
4:00 – 5:00 pm, Lownes Room, John Hay Library, Brown campus
Mr. Maxwell, a co–founder of Brown’s “new” curriculum, is now an author, lecturer, and advisor on strategic issues involving the Internet, E–commerce and telecommunications domains. Welcome him back to campus to share his thoughts on the influence of the Internet and new digital information products on our culture and economy. Cost: Free and open to all members of the Brown community.

12/7/06
Eighth Annual Holiday Party
Denver, CO (Rocky Mountain Brown Club)
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Brown Palace Hotel, 321 Seventeenth (near Broadway and Tremont)
Join fellow alumni to celebrate the holidays, say hello to old friends and make some new ones. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet or just come to visit! Cost:see pdf for details.

12/7/06
Annual Holiday Party/Toy Drive
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, The Union Club of Boston, Eight Park Street
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and the entertainment of The Rob Mitzner ’02 Trio. Also, please consider bringing a new unwrapped toy to be donated to needy children at the Home for Little Wanderers on behalf of the Brown Club. Cost: $20 club members/guests, $15 young alumni (Class of ’02–’06)/guests, $25 non–members.

12/8/06
Ivy Alliance Night at San Francisco Opera: “Carmen”
San Francisco, CA (Ivy Alliance and San Francisco Opera)
6:00 pm, Private lecture, Chorus Room @ War Memorial Opera House, 301 Van Ness Avenue
6:30 pm, Complimentary wine reception
7:00 pm, Seating for 7:30 pm performance
Who can resist the ultimate femme fatale in Bizet’s most famous opera? Perfect for the first time operagoer! Join fellow alumni for a pre–performance talk by Mount Holyoke alumna and San Francisco Opera staff member Jennifer Lynch, followed by a complimentary wine reception. Cost: Ivy Alliance alumni 15% off regular ticket prices (current ticket holders welcome to attend).

12/9/06
All–Ivy Alumni Holiday Cocktail Hour
Scottsdale, AZ (Brown Club of Arizona – Phoenix–Tempe)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, T. Cooks Lounge at the Royal Palms, 5200 East Camelback Road
Dwight Brewer will be on the piano. Cost: $20 pp (cash or check made payable to, The Brown Club of Phoenix).

12/10/06
Organizational Meeting
Las Vegas, NV (Brown Club of Nevada)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Design Within Reach, 750 South Rampart Boulevard, Suite 4
Join Cynthia Stimac ’94 and Jennifer Williams Ketay ’63, Assistant Director of Clubs/Outreach in Brown’s Alumni Relations office, to discuss founding a Brown Club of Nevada. We need your help and input! Hors d’oeuvres and wine/beer will be served.

12/13/06
Young Alumni Holiday Party
Washington, D.C. (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
7:30 pm, Directions provided upon RSVP
A holiday dinner party gathering for young alumni! Katy Love ’04 will be cooking lots and lots. Please bring a holiday drink to share and a holiday gift to exchange! Let Katy know if you want to be involved. Cost: Free.

12/15/06
Young Alumni Christmas Party
Paris, France (Brown Club of France)
8:00 pm – 12:00 am (Midnight), American Cathedral, 23, Avenue George V (Metro: George V or Alma Marceau)
Join Ivy League alumni from classes of the ’90s & ’00s and the American Cathedral’s 20s/30s group for an evening of mulled wine, carol singing, and general Yuletide merriment. Cost: Free (please bring a beverage of your choice to share such as wine, Orangina, a fine Christmas ale, etc.). Guests welcome (must also provide beverage to share).

12/15/06
Passing the Torch in Nebraska… And Much More!
Omaha, Nebraska (Brown Club of Nebraska)
6:00 pm–9:00 pm, España, 6064 Maple Street (in the historic Benson District)
Join fellow Brown alums and their significant others for a holiday bash, including flamenco music, tapas and other Spanish delicacies, literary interludes, a holiday give–away and passing of the torch to new leadership of The Brown Club of Nebraska (and Western Iowa).

12/15/06
All–Ivy Young Alumni Holiday Party
Washington, D.C. (All Ivies + Stanford)
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, RnR Lounge, 2nd Floor, 717 6th St. NW
Join young alumni friends from all the Ivies for a fun–filled night of friendly folks, luscious libations, and an all–around good time. We will have exclusive access to the 2nd floor party area, and access to the 3rd story dance–floor once it’s open to the public. Cost: Free.

12/17/06
Holiday Party
New Orleans, LA (Brown Club of New Orleans)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, International House Hotel, 523 Gravier Street
Sean Cummings ’87 has graciously offered the use of the beautiful International House Hotel along with donating the drinks for our Holiday Party! Cost: $25pp to help cover food costs; paid in cash at the door or by check made payable to the “Brown Club of New Orleans” and sent to Nancy Adams, 4422 Coliseum Street, New Orleans, LA 70115.

12/23/06
Jewmongous!
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
7:00 pm OR 9:00 pm, Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard Street
Spend Christmas with the Jews! Sean Altman ’83, founder of the a capella sensation Rockapella, has a new variety show that features Sean and guests Todd Barry, Jonathan Coulton, Tammy Faye Starlite, Cynthia Kaplan and Steve Goodie. All faiths are welcome. Cost: $15 Brown alumni, $10 Brown club members if you register by 12/16.

12/29/06
Wells Fargo Cup Hockey Playoff vs. U. Mass.–Lowell
Denver, CO (Rocky Mountain Brown Club)
4:35 pm, Magness Ice Arena Denver University, Ritchie Center DU Campus
Join forces with the faithful, hearty souls who will appear en masse to cheer for the dashing and slashing (?) Brown Hockey Team as it seeks once again to win the cherished Wells Fargo Cup. Cost: $ 18.00 /ticket if we have 20 or more attendees, $21 if we have less than 20.

12/31/06
Volunteer at Rosie’s Place
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Dinner shift, Rosie’s Place, 889 Harrison Avenue (South End) (617–442–9322) Would you like to help? Rosie’s Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women, needs volunteers to help serve dinner on New Year’s Eve. The shift will run from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, leaving volunteers with ample time to get out and enjoy the New Year’s Eve Celebration.

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11/2/06
Engineering Innovation
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
7:00 am – 9:00 am, Pfizer Building, 235 East 42nd Street
Dean Gregory Crawford, newly appointed Dean of Brown’s Engineering Department, will discuss the exciting new initiatives Brown has taken to ensure the next generation of entrepreneurs. Breakfast will be served. Cost: Free.

11/2/06
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
New York, NY (Brown University Latino Alumni Council)
7:00 – 9:00 pm, Zona Rosa, 40 West 56th Street (212–247–2800)
Join Brown University’s Latino Alumni Council (BULAC) to celebrate Dia de los Muertos and to welcome Class of ’06 Latino graduates into the ranks of alumni. Reconnect with old friends and network with BULAC’s growing alumni family. Hors d’oeuvres will be served; cash bar available. See you there! Cost: In honor of the Class of ’06, suggested donation of $6 to support the Latino Planning Committee’s 2007 Latino History Month celebration.

11/4/06
Brown vs. Yale Football Broadcast
Tempe, AZ (Brown Club of Arizona – Phoenix–Tempe & Brown Club of Yale)
10:00 am, Half Moon Sports Grill, 25 W. Elliot (SE corner of Kyrene and Elliot)
Please come out and cheer on our alma matter! Cost: Free (purchase your own food).

11/4/06
Brown vs. Yale Pre–Game Tailgate
Providence, RI (The Brown Club of Rhode Island & Yale Club of Rhode Island)
10:30 am – 12:00 pm (Game Time: Noon), Parking Lot A of the Brown Football Stadium
Look for the brown and white balloons! The Club will provide a grill, burgers, dogs and soda. Please feel free to bring your favorite tailgate food to share and enjoy! Cost: Tailgate is free. Tickets can be purchased at the game.

11/4/06
BASC Volunteer Workshop
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Schools Committee)
Stuart Hall School, 2222 Broadway, San Francisco, between Fillmore & Webster. Enter through the Flood Mansion.
Dean of Admission Jim Miller ’73 will facilitate. As part of the BASC Relaunch, these enhanced training sessions are designed to equip BASC volunteers to provide the best possible assistance to the Admission Office in evaluating students. Light breakfast and lunch included. Cost: Free.

11/4/06
Inside Brown Admissions
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm, The Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason Street
Dean of Admissions Jim Miller ’73 shares his inside perspective on the Brown (and other Ivy League) admissions process over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Cost: $10 member, $20 non–member; current students free.

11/4/06
Brown vs. Yale Football @ Sutton Place
New York City, NY (Brown University Club of New York)
12:00 pm Kickoff, Sutton Place, 1015 2nd Avenue (between 53rd & 54th Streets)
Sutton Place’s 15 televisions should satisfy every sports fan’s needs and its convenient midtown location is the perfect way to begin your Saturday afternoon! Cost: Free.

11/8/06
Book Club: The History of Love by Nicole Krauss
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Baltimore)
7:00 pm, 1728 Jackson Street
Join fellow alumni to explore a hauntingly beautiful novel about two characters whose lives are woven together in complex ways, leaving the reader to wonder what happened even as the last page is turned. As the connection is slowly unmasked, the desperation, along with the potential for salvation, of this unique pair is also revealed. Cost: Free.

11/8/06
Classes of 1980s Cocktail Event
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:00 pm, Aspen, 30 West 22nd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
Renew friendships, reconnect with classmates and discover what your fellow alumni have been up to over the years! Cash bar; light hors d’oeuvres included. Cost: $10.

11/9/06
Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 Noon, Shaws Crab House, 21 E. Hubbard Street
The Downtown Lunch is held on the second Thursday of each month. Discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. RSVP if you can, but come anyway (even at the last minute!). Reservation: under the name of Brown University or Tucker. Cost: Free (purchase your own food).

11/9/06
Wine Tasting
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
6:00 pm, Diamond–Newman Art Gallery, 450 Harrison Avenue #303
Join fellow alumni for good wine, good cheese and great art. Learn about organic wines, cheese pairings and contemporary art in the Art Salon of David Diamond ’86. Cost: $35 pp.

11/10/06
David Nasaw & Vartan Gregorian: On Andrew Carnegie
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York & New York Public Library)
7:00 pm, Celeste Bartos Forum, The New York Public Library, Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street
Former president of Brown University/current president of the Carnegie Corporation Vartan Gregorian will join David Nasaw, Director of the Center for the Humanities at the City University of New York Graduate Center, to discuss Nasaw’s new book, Andrew Carnegie. Cost: $10 pp.

11/10/06
Passing the Torch in Wisconsin… And Much More!
Madison, WI (Brown Club of Central Wisconsin)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Restaurant Magnus, 120 East Wilson Street
Come meet the new leadership of the Brown Club of Central Wisconsin and much more… surprise agenda, give–aways, literary and jazz musical interludes all at the Restaurant Magnus, specializing in South American tapas extraordinaras!

11/11/06
Public Interest Law at Brown
Berkeley, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
7:00 pm, home of Ty Alper ’95, 1712 Jaynes Street
Ty Alper ’95 will host a reception bring together Brown alumni and students interested in developing and fostering a community of those working in public interest law. Learn about the Brown Initiative for Public Advocacy and an upcoming conference, ”Advancing Social Justice Through the Law,” from Leo Beletsky MPH’04, a conference organizer. Unable to attend? Subscribe to the listserv. Cost: Free.

11/11/2006
”Looking for the Heart of Saturday Night”
Featuring James Naughton ’67
Westport, CT (Brown Club of Fairfield County)
8:00 pm, The Westport Country Playhouse, 25 Powers Court
Two–time award Tony Award winner James Naughton ’67 performs songs ranging from old classics by Rogers & Hart and Cole Porter to contemporary hits by Tom Waits and Randy Newman. Cost: $41 Brown Club price.

11/14/06
Making a Living in the Arts
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Actors Equity Association, 165 W. 46th Street
Following your dream does not mean a lifetime of economic struggle. Learn from professionals how to manage and plan for a lifelong career in the arts. Cost: Free.

11/15/06
“The Intersection of Birds and American Indians in the South”
A Faculty Lecture by Shepard Krech III
Coral Gables, FL (Brown Club of Miami, Faith Sandstrom G’95, and the Tribal Arts Society)
7:30 pm, Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables
Reception immediately following lecture.
When Europeans arrived in eastern North America they noted links between the native people who lived in the eastern woodland and birds. In his lecture, Dr. Krech will lead us in an exploration of these links having to do with society, sickness and well being and the world of spirits or other nonhuman beings. Cost: $10. Free to students and members of The Tribal Arts Society.

11/15/06
Pembroke Poetry Prize Reading
Providence, RI (Pembroke Center, Brown Hillel)
7:00 pm, Hourglass Café (basement level of Faunce House), Brown campus
Hear readings by winners Rowan Luisiu Xayab Sharp ’10, Gail Rosen ’09, and Leora Fridman ’07 as well as by Dr. Henny Wenkart ’49, contest judge and published poet. Refreshments will be served. Cost: Free.

11/16/06
Organizational Meeting
Vero Beach, FL (Brown Club of Vero Beach)
10:00 am, Orchid Island Beach Club, 1 Indies Drive
Join fellow alumni to plan for a Brown Club in Vero Beach. First up is a brainstorming session; your input and ideas are welcome, whether or not you can attend.

11/16/06
Young Alumni Kickoff!
Cambridge, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
6:00 – 8:00 pm, The Tavern/Wish, 730 Massachusetts Ave. (1 block N. of Central Square)
Don’t miss the first of Boston’s monthly young alumni events! Drop in when you can to spend an evening with Brown alumni from the classes of ’01 – ’06. Appetizers and drink specials will be provided. Cost: Brown club members free, non–members $5.

11/16/06
Field Trip – American Splendor: Hudson River School of Masterworks
Providence, RI/Hartford, CT (Pembroke Club of Providence & Barrington Community School)
8:20 am, depart from Shaw’s Plaza parking lot, North Main Street, Prov/Pawtucket Line
6:15 pm, return to Providence
To depart from Barrington, call the Barrington Community School at 401–245–0432 for directions and times.
View the return of the renowned exhibition, American Splendor, along with the newly acquired Landscape Sketchbook (c. 1810 –1826), at the Wadsworth Atheneum. After a docent–led tour, enjoy lunch at the Museum Café and view the exhibit on your own. Cost: $75 (includes admission, tour, 3–course luncheon, BCS escort, transportation and driver tip).

11/16/06
Third Thursday Young Alumni Gathering
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
7:30 pm, Fish Co., 515 S. Water Street
Drinks, socializing, and stay for dinner if you choose! No advance notice needed! Cost: Free (purchase your own food/drinks).

11/18/06
Hiking and Biking in Beautiful Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, CA ( Brown Club of Southern California)
12:30 – 4:00 pm, Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 20101 Laguna Canyon Road
Take one last fabulous hike before the long, cold winter of Southern CA sets in! Family and friends welcome. Hike is moderately difficult; high heels and strollers not recommended. Choose 3–hour guided hike with great ocean views or mountain biking on your own with map. Starting point is on the 133 ~¼ mile s. of El Toro intersection; meet just past parking lot. Cost: $3 for parking.

11/18/06
Year–End Party (Bonenkai)
Tokyo, Japan (Brown University Club of Japan)
7:00 – 10:00 pm, Makani and Lanai Restaurant at Nakameguro
To celebrate the revitalization of the Brown Club over the past year, join fellow alumni for an early year–end party (Bonenkai)! Dinner and drinks will be served. Cost: 5,000 Yen pp; 2,500 Yen for current students, ’06, ’05 and ’04 graduates.

11/18/06
Young Alumni Pre–Thanksgiving Dinner Potluck
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, DC)
7:00 pm (come early to cook!), 437 Manor Place, NW #4
Not going home for Thanksgiving? Perhaps you love Thanksgiving so much you need to experience it twice? Join Michelle Lin ’03 and fellow Brown young alumni for a pre–Thanksgiving dinner potluck (that’s the key word – bring something even your grandma would be proud of). The location is an 8–minute walk from the Georgia Ave/Petworth stop on the green line. Cost: Free.

11/19/06
Book Discussion: “The Movie Goer” by Walter Percy
Silver Spring, MD (The Brown Club of Washington, DC)
6:00 pm, Home of Debby Cooney ’67 and Marc Resnick, 205 East Indian Spring Drive
A young man’s search for signs of purpose in the universe. He tries hedonism, then doing the right thing, but in the end he takes a leap of faith to embrace the apparently irrational. Cost: $6–$7 to cover cost of food brought in.

11/21/06
Brown vs. Northwestern Men’s Basketball
Evanston, IL (Brown Club of Chicago, Brown University Sports Foundation)
5:30 – 6:45 pm, Sports Foundation reception, Prairie Moon Restaurant, 1502 Sherman Avenue
7:00 pm, Game, Northwestern University, Welsh–Ryan Arena
Join Mike Goldberger, Director of Athletics, and Steve King, Executive Director of BUSF, at the pre–game reception (free appetizers, cash bar). Post–game, chat courtside with Coach Craig Robinson and the Brown basketball team! Feel free to attend one or both portions of the evening. Cost: No charge for reception; $15 per person for game (Brown discounted price)

11/25/06
22nd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
London, England (Brown Club of the United Kingdom, with Penn & Cornell Clubs)
7:00 for 7:30 pm, East India Club, 16 St. James’s Square, London SW1
nearest underground station: Piccadilly Circus
The Club’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner welcomes alumni from Cornell, Brown and Penn, parents, students and friends to join in celebrating this special day in an atmosphere of friendship and fellowship.Cash bar will be available before and during dinner. Vegetarian selection available by pre–order; please specify when booking. Cost: £35 pp (includes two glasses of wine or soft drink with the meal), £15 for Brown students/guests.

11/27/06
An Evening with Novelist Rick Moody ’83
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
7:30 pm, Private Brown reception with Rick Moody, 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue
Rick Moody, celebrated author of many novels and recipient of both the Pushcart Press Editor’s Book Award and the Addison Metcalf Award, will discuss “The Lyricist’s Voice.” After the discussion, he will be joined by Stephin Meritt, heralded as a “contrarian pop genius,” will play songs on his ukulele. Cost: $16 pp, $10 young alumni.

11/28/06
Holiday Party
Atlanta, GA (Brown Club of Georgia)
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Maggiano’s – Buckhead, 3368 Peachtree Road
Cost: $15 members, $35 non–members.

11/28/06
Lunch with Russell Carey ’91, AM ’06
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Baltimore)
12:00 noon, Linwoods, 25 Crossroads Drive, Owings Mills
Russell Carey ’91, Brown’s interim Vice President of Campus Life and Student Life, will speak about the life of a typical Brown student and about Brown’s growing and evolving campus (including a discussion of the campus master plan). Cost: Free (lunch a la carte, pay for what you order).

11/30/06
What Does Responsibility Feel Like?
Featuring Ravit Reichman, Assistant Professor of English
Wellesley, MA (Pembroke Center Associates)
7:00 pm, home of Dr. Ulle Holt ’66, Wellesley Hills, MA
Join the Pembroke Associates at Dr. Holt’s home for drinks, light fare, and a lively conversation about law and responsibility in the aftermath of war. Professor Reichman will talk about her forthcoming book, which examines responses to trauma and war in fictional and legal texts. Space is limited and pre–registration is required; directions will be sent upon registration. Cost: Free.

11/30/06
Ivy–Time Happy Hour
San Antonio, TX (Brown Club of San Antonio with the Harvard, Yale & Cornell Clubs)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel, 110 Lexington Avenue
Drink specials and good conversation! RSVPs not needed, but e–mail us if you interested in knowing more about the Brown Club. Cost: Free (purchase your own drinks/food).

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10/4/06
Open Meeting/Cocktail Hour
Featuring Professor James Campbell
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
5:30 pm, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown Street
James Campbell, Associate Professor of American Civilization, Africana Studies and History, on “The Voyage of the Slave Ship Sally, 1764 –1765.” Cost: Free.

10/5/06 – 10/13/06
Village Life in the Dordogne
Sarlat–la–Canéda, France (Brown Travelers)
Spend a week in the heart of the Dordogne and savor the “good life” in a region of provincial France renowned for its medieval castles, culinary delights, fascinating prehistoric art and beautiful rural landscapes. Brown Travelers offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow alumni and the expertise, knowledge and companionship of Brown faculty. Brown Faculty: to be announced. Cost: Approximately $2,395 plus air fare. Contact: Brown Travelers(401–863–9919).

10/5/06 – 10/14/06
Dresden and Berlin: Building for the Future
Dresden and Berlin (Brown Travelers)
Experience these two magnificent cities on an itinerary chosen by popular faculty lecturer Duncan Smith. Dresden, celebrating its 800th anniversary, is splendidly situated on the banks of the Elbe River. Then travel through Meissen and Wittenburg en route to extraordinary Berlin. Brown Travelers offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow alumni and the expertise, knowledge and companionship of Brown faculty. Brown Faculty: Duncan Smith, Emeritus Professor of German Studies and Modern Culture and Media. Cost: Approximately $4,495 plus air fare. Contact: Brown Travelers (401–863–9919).

10/5/06
Powerful Communications
with Barbara Tannenbaum
Newton, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
6:30 – 7:30 pm Registration/reception, Newton Marriott, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue
7:30 – 9:30 pm Presentation followed by Q & A
A “Meeting of the Minds” Seminar
Come to an academic one–night stand when professor Barbara Tannenbaum shares the practical and theoretical elements of persuasion so you can use communications to achieve more in both your personal and professional life. Light appetizers & cash bar. Cost: Members $20, non–members $25, young alumni (5 years or less)/current student $15.

10/7/06 (rain date 10/8/06)
Friendship and Play at Cove Island Park
Stamford, CT (Brown Club of Fairfield County
10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Cove Island Park, Stamford
Children of young alumni and their parents are invited for a morning of friendship and play. The park offers a large playground, a beach, and a walking/biking/rollerblading path. Look for the Brown sign at the picnic tables near the playground. See you there! Cost: Free.

10/10/06
Fall Seminar Series: Seminar I
Featuring Professor Wendy Schiller
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown Street
Professor Schiller, Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, focuses her research on the question of representation in the U.S. Congress. Refreshments will be served. Cost: Free.

10/11/06
21st Annual Independent Award Dinner
New York, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:30 pm, St. Regis Hotel, 2 E. 55th Street (& 5th Avenue)
Join Lacy Hermann ’50 and President Simmons as they confer the 2006 Brown Independent Awards on Alvin and Heidi Toffler and Eliot Maxwell ’68. Proceeds benefit Brown Club in NY Regional Scholarships and vital alumni programs and services.Cost: Regular ticket $380, young alumni ticket (’96–’06) $180.

10/12/06
Brown Alumni Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 noon, Rosebud Theatre District (formerly La Rosetta), 70 W. Madison, Three First National Plaza Lobby (312–332–9500)
Always the second Thursday of each month at noon; discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. RSVP if you can, but come anyway, even at the last minute. Reservation is under the name of Brown University or Tucker. Cost: Free (purchase your own food).

10/12/06
“Congressional Elections as Vehicles for Change: What Will 2006 Bring?”
Featuring Professor Wendy Schiller
Portland, OR (Brown Club of Oregon)
6:30 pm Reception, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Oregon Health Sciences University
7:00 pm Lecture
The 2006 election season is heating up, and Professor Wendy Schiller will join alumni at the hospital’s Vey Conference Center to help walk us through the races. LaMont or Leiberman? Cantwell or McGavick? Whatever your leanings, this is sure to be a fascinating night. Reception will be lightly catered. Cost: $5 for alumni, spouses and friends; free for students and young alumni < 5 years out; community members $10.

10/13/06
Brown vs. Princeton – Live Satellite Telecast
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago & Princeton Club of Chicago)
6:00 pm, Glascott’s Groggery, 2158 N. Halsted Street (773–281–1205)
Join fellow Brown and Princeton alumni for an ESPN satellite telecast of the Brown vs. Princeton football game. Cost: $10 pp (includes pizza), $5 for 2006–2007 members of the club including those who sign up at the event (membership applications will be available). Families are welcome; no charge for children under 13.

10/14/06
New England Revolution vs. Columbus Crew
Foxboro, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
5:30 pm, Gillette Stadium, One Patriot Place, Route 1
Join the viewing excitement as the New England Revolution battles the Columbus Crew for one of the final Eastern Conference playoff spots! Meet the Revolution’s central defender, Jeff Larentowicz ’05, in an autograph session after the game. Cost: Brown club member/member guest $25, non–Brown club member/non–member guest $30. Food voucher for pizza/popcorn/soda included.

10/14/06
“Congressional Elections as Vehicles for Change: What Will 2006 Bring?”
Featuring Professor Wendy Schiller
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
4:00 pm, Photographic Center Northwest (PCNW), 900 12th Avenue
We’ve got some exciting political races this year. The Washington senatorial race is heating up. Ditto for the Connecticut LaMont–Lieberman showdown. To help us sort it all out, one of the nation’s foremost political experts, Professor Wendy Schiller, is coming to Seattle help walk us through it. Cost: Classes from 2001–2006 Free, alumni $5, non–alumni/friends $5.

10/15/06
Providence Comes to Fairfield County
Darien, CT (Brown Club of Fairfield County)
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm, The Country Club of Darien, 300 Mansfield Avenue
Elizabeth (Beppie) Huidekoper, executive vice president and CFO of Brown, along with a distinguished Brown professor, will join us for an update of happenings on College Hill including Boldly Brown: Campaign for Academic Enrichment. Refreshments will be served. Cost: $5 members, $25 guests. Contact/RSVP: Richard Williamson ’65 at 655–4470.

10/15/06
Brown Women’s Network – Let’s Cook Together
Highland Park, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
4:30 pm, Northshore Cookery, 600 Central Avenue, Suite 130 (Port Clinton Square)
Catch up over cocktails and appetizers before heading to the kitchen for a hands–on cooking lesson. In teams, prepare a fabulous dinner using tips from a wonderful chef. Lastly, we’ll savor our cooking and company. Non–vegetarian appetizers available; alcoholic drinks by cash bar. Cost: $55 members/non–members (side dishes and non–alcoholic drinks included).

10/15/06
BCGB Annual Planning Party
Pasadena, MD (Brown Club of Baltimore)
1:00 pm – 5 pm, Potapskut Sailing Association, 283 Cove Road
Cost: Free.

10/15/06
Book Discussion: “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho
Washington, D.C. (The Brown Club of Washington DC)
6:00 pm, 1724 17th Street, N.W. (right above R Street, the “Whyland” condominium)
Read this fable of a Spanish shepherd boy who dreams about treasure in the Egyptian pyramids and then sets out to find it. He meets a series of people who serve as spiritual messengers; one, an alchemist, becomes his mentor and shows him how to clarify his goals while remaining true to his dreams. Cost: $6–$7 to cover cost of food brought in.

10/17/06
Fall Seminar Series: Seminar II
Featuring Jim Taricani
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown Street
Jim Taricani, an investigative reporter on WJAR Television, was held in criminal contempt when he refused to reveal the identity of a confidential source during the “Plunderdome” trial. Refreshments will be served. Cost: Free.

10/18/06
Lions and Lilies: Etruscan Tomb Painting
with Professor R. Ross Holloway
Coral Gables, FL (Brown Club of Miami, Faith Sandstrom G’95, and the Tribal Arts Society)
7:30 pm, Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables
Reception immediately following lecture
Ancient Tarquinia, located 50 miles northwest of Rome, boasts the greatest number of painted tomb chambers on any Etruscan city. Professor Holloway will discuss the influence of Greek artists from Asia Minor on these frescoes. Cost: Free for students and members of the Tribal Arts Society; $10 pp all others.

10/18/06
Annual Kick–off Party

Featuring the Jabberwocks!
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
7:00pm – 10:00pm, Branch Lounge, 226 E. 54th St (btw. 2nd & 3rd Ave)
Reconnect with old friends, make new friends, and celebrate your ties to Brown at the biggest event of the year. Enjoy a great night of music, hors d’oeuvres, a three–hour open bar, door prizes and a live performance by one of Brown’s favorite entertainers. Cost: $25 current members, $45 non–member alums (includes admission & 1 year membership).

10/19/06
October All–Alumni Happy Hour with Stanford
Washington, D.C. (Brown Club of Washington D.C. & Stanford Club of Washington D.C.)
6:30pm, The Red & The Black Bar, 1212 H Street, NE.
Join us for an all–ages happy hour where east coast meets west coast!! Meet up with old friends and make new ones in an up and coming location in Washington. $1 off all beverages; finger food will be served. Cost: Free.

10/21/06
Homecoming 2006
Providence, RI (Brown Alumni Association, Brown University Sports Foundation)
9:00 am to 11:00 pm, various locations
Catch the excitement of Brown and of Providence’s ongoing revival with your choice of athletic events, exhibits, student performances and special Providence events. Check the Homecoming website periodically for updates!

10/21/06
Alumni Homecoming Forum “Inside the Score: The Role of Music in Film”
Providence, RI (Alumni Relations)
4:00 pm, Room 106, Smith–Buonnano Hall, Pembroke Campus
Robert Kraft P’09, President of Fox Music, Inc., and award winning composer Marco Beltrami ’88 will screen clips from their joint film projects, including I,Robot, Flight of the Phoenix and The Omen, and provide an insider’s perspective on creating the scores. Cost: Free.

10/21/06
Class of 1961 Homecoming Reception
Providence, RI (Class of 1961)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, Brown Homecoming Tent
Following the game, 555 South Main Street, Apartment #213
Calling all classmates! Meet up before the game in the Brown tent for lunch; game tickets can be purchased at the gate. After the game, Mel & Pat Blake ’61 will host a homecoming reception in their home. Cost: No charge for lunch; game tickets $15.

10/21/06
Homecoming Road Trip: Brown Football vs. Cornell
Cape Cod/Providence, RI (Brown Club of Cape Cod, Cornell Club of Cape Cod)
Pick–up times & locations:
9:00 am, Patriot’s Square, Dennis – Rte 134
9:45 am, Barnstable Commuter Lot – Rtes 6 & 132
10:15 am, Sagamore Commuter Lot – near Sagamore Rotary
Enjoy deluxe coach transportation from the Cape to the Brown stadium and a pre–game luncheon under the Sports Foundation Tent. Cape Cod Cornellians will join us and share costs. Cost: $37/person, including game tickets and programs.

10/21/06
Adamson House Tour & Lunch
Malibu, CA (Brown Club of Southern California)
10:30 am – 1:30 pm, Adamson House, 23200 Pacific Coast Highway
Join the Women’s Committee of the Brown Club of Southern CA for a docent tour of the house and its gardens. The Women’s Committee organizes events three times/year, usually in October, January and May. Cost: $5 for tour plus lunch.

10/21/06
“An Evening of Oddities”
A Pre–Halloween Musicale
White Plains, NY (Brown, Harvard, Princeton and Yale Clubs of Westchester)
7:00 pm, The Women’s Club of White Plains, 305 Ridgeway
Featuring the wayward musings of Porter, Lehrer and other musical miscreants, Ivied and otherwise; presented for your amusement by a trio of dubious characters from The Blue Hill Troupe, singers: Jim Busterud, Angela Carson and Christine Reimer, and Tangoists: Emily Guilmette and Henry Nguyen. Cost: $45/p, $90/couple (includes cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, show, wine, dessert and coffee).

10/21/06
Brown at New York Cares Day
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
9:30 am – 3:30 pm, various locations
New York Cares is looking for 8,000 volunteers to help paint a brighter future for New York City students. Join the Brown team for a day of good, clean fun, revitalizing more than 100 public schools and raising critical funds to support New York Cares.

10/22/06
Post–Katrina Welcome Home Gathering
New Orleans, LA (Brown Club of New Orleans)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Home of Nancy Scholar Adams, PhD ’73, 4422 Coliseum Street
Please join fellow alumni to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, offer a toast to better days ahead, and talk about future club events (ideas welcome!). Cost: Free.

10/22/06
42nd Annual Head of the Charles Regatta
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston & Brown University Sports Foundation)
8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Weeks Footbridge, Storrow Drive (parking in Harvard Business School Parking Lot)
Look for your fellow alumni at tent location #25 in the Reunion Village, located at the halfway point of the race. The Reunion Village offers a big screen TV with live racing footage and scrolling results, WiFi internet access, and PA color commentary. Light refreshments will be provided. Cost: $15 Brown club members/guests, $15 young alumni, $20 others.

10/24/06
Fall Seminar Series: Seminar III
Featuring Professor Kenneth Miller
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown Street
Ken Miller, Professor of Biology, is the author of Finding Darwin’s God: A Scientist’s Search for Common Ground between God and Evolution. He has recently testified in high–profile court cases concerning the teaching of evolution in Georgia and Pennsylvania. Refreshments will be served. Cost: Free.

10/26/06
Young Alumni Happy Hour
London, England (Brown Club of the United Kingdom)
7:00 pm, W’Sens Bar, 12 Waterloo Place, St James, SW1Y 4AU
Meet young alumni living in London as well as current Brown students who are studying abroad. The first round of drinks will be on the house until 8:00 pm. Note: closest Underground station is Piccadilly Circus. Cost: Free (cash bar available throughout the evening).

10/27/06
Passing the Torch and Much More!
Iowa City, IA (Brown Club of Iowa)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Guido’s Italian Café, corner of Gilbert and Kirkwood
Come meet the new leadership of The Brown Club of Iowa....surprise agenda, give–aways and more.

10/27/06 – 11/11/06
Treasures of Rajasthan
India (Brown Travelers)
Discover the mystical beauty of one of the world’s great civilizations. A land of amazing variety, India is expressed in extremes of luxury and destitution, chaos and tranquility, antiquity and modernity. Its philosophical, architectural and artistic achievements have influenced thinkers throughout the ages. Brown Travelers offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow alumni and the expertise, knowledge and companionship of Brown faculty. Brown Faculty: to be announced. Cost: Approximately $6,795 plus air fare. Contact: Brown Travelers(401–863–9919).

10/28/06
Brown vs. Penn Football Broadcast
Phoenix, AZ (Brown Club of Arizona – Phoenix–Tempe)
9:00 am, Half Moon Sports Grill, Tempe, 325 W. Elliot (SE corner of Kyrene and Elliot)
Please come out and cheer on our alma mater! Snacks will be served.

10/28/06
Brown vs. Penn Football Broadcast
Boca Raton, FL (Brown Club of Palm Beach County & Penn Club of Palm Beach County)
11:30 am, Neighborhood Sports Grill, 6450 N. Federal Highway
12:00 noon, kickoff
Cost: Free (pay for your own refreshments).

10/28/06
Brown vs. Penn Football Broadcast
Columbus, OH (Brown Club of Columbus)
11:30 am, 5 on King, 945 King Avenue
This is the first event of the year for the Brown Club of Columbus! Stay for the whole game (kickoff is at noon) or just drop in and say hello. Parking is available at the restaurant, which is west of Olentangy River Road (exit Route 315 near the Lennox Center). Cost: Free.

10/28/06
BASC Volunteer Workshop
Philadelphia, PA (Brown Alumni Schools Committee)
9:00 am–12:30 pm, The Shipley School, Upper School Main Bldg, 814 Yarrow Street, Bryn Mawr
Jim Miller ’73, Dean of Admission, and Todd Andrews ’83, VP of Alumni Relations, will facilitate. As part of the BASC Relaunch, these enhanced training sessions are designed to equip BASC volunteers to provide the best possible assistance to the Admission Office in evaluating students. Light breakfast and lunch included. Cost: Free.

10/28/06
Brown – Penn Post–Game Lecture
Featuring James S. Miller ’73
Philadelphia, PA (Brown Club of Philadelphia)
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm, The Living Room, Inn at Penn, 3600 Sansom Street
Jim Miller, Dean of Admission, will discuss college admission in general and Brown admission in particular. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Cash bar. Cost: Free.

10/28/06
Effin Funny Comedy Mixer
Los Angeles, California (Brown Club of Southern California & Effinfunny.com)
10:00 pm, Empty Stage Comedy Theater, 2372 Veteran Avenue
Enjoy a killer lineup of comics headlined by Rick Overton (Curb your Enthusiasm, Lost). After the show, mix and mingle Brown–alumni style as late as you wish. 50 seats available. Cost: $12 (drinks free)

10/31/06
Halloween Party
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York, Mount Sinai Medical School & Ricky’s NYC)
9:00 pm – 4:00 am, Libations, 137 Ludlow Street (& Rivington Street)
A Halloween extravaganza. BOOgie down to the sultry beats of Hip Hop and show off your spookiest dance moves with Manhattan’s finest at Libation. Cost: Free admission.

10/31/06
Fall Seminar Series: Seminar IV
Featuring Gerald M. Carbone
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
10:00 am – 12:00 noon, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown Street
Prize–winning Providence Journal writer Gerald Carbone will discuss his historical series on Nathanael Greene, Rhode Island’s Revolutionary War hero. Refreshments will be served. Cost: Free. Contacts: for daytime parking info, Sarah O’Dowd MAT ’64, PHD ’76 (401–245–1256); for transportation needs, Charlene Underhill ’59 (401–438–6347).

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9/7/06 – 9/18/06
Journey of Aeneas
Turkey, Greece, Italy and Tunisia (Brown Travelers)
Follow in the wake of Aeneas, hero of Virgil’s Aeneid, who fled from the ruins of Troy and, after an epic journey, founded ancient Rome. From Istanbul to Delos to Crete and Carthage, cruise on the Corinthian II to the exact locations where the poem’s events took place. Brown Travelers offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow alumni and the expertise, knowledge and companionship of Brown faculty. Brown Faculty: to be announced. Cost: From approximately $7,795 plus air fare. Contact:Brown Travelers (401–863–9919).

9/8/06 – 9/17/06
Crete: A Window on the Ancient World
Heraklion and Rethymno (Brown Travelers)
Discover the mythical island of Crete, from the bustling city of Heraklion to the stunning Imbros Gorge. During this journey we tour whitewashed Byzantine churches, monasteries, Venetian villas and extensive archaeological sites of the world’s most advanced ancient civilizations. Brown Travelers offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow alumni and the expertise, knowledge and companionship of Brown faculty. Brown Faculty: William Wyatt, Jr., Emeritus Professor of Classics. Cost: Approximately $3,195 plus air fare. Contact: Brown Travelers (401–863–9919).

9/9/06
Architectural Walking Tour: Pioneer Square
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
1:00 pm, The Pergola, Yesler Way at First Avenue
Bruce Rips ’79, senior planner for the City of Seattle, will start our tour of Pioneer Square at the landmark “Pergola” shelter. This sequel to last year’s walking tour will cover mostly new material. Tour will take place rain or shine. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Cost: Free.

9/10/06
Book Discussion – “American Pastoral” by Philip Roth
Arlington, VA (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, 1317 S. Walter Reed Drive, #201
The Swede was a high–school sports hero, unlikely as that was for a good Jewish boy with everything in life to look forward to. But in the turbulent 1960’s, his life spirals out of control with his daughter engaged in violent protests against the Vietnam War. This book portrays the anguish of a father who has lost his beloved child. Cost: $6–$7 to cover cost of food brought in.

9/12/06
September Young Alumni Happy Hour
Washington, D.C. (Brown Club of Washington D.C.)
6:00 pm, Tabaq Bistro, 1336 U St NW
Enjoy the last warm month of DC sun and summer with a roof–top happy hour at Tabaq! Tell the hostess you are attending the Brown Alumni event and you will be escorted 3 floors up to see the fabulous view.

9/14/06
Brown Alumni Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
Noon, South Water Kitchen, 225 N. Wabash Ave
Discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. The reservation is under the name of Brown University or Tucker. RSVP if you can, but come anyway – even at the last minute.

9/16/06
Wine Tasting Mixer
Pasadena, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Southern California)
3:00 pm, Heritage Wine Company, 155 N. Raymond Avenue
Come out and taste a flight of wines with fellow alumni. The club will provide water, sodas, and some light snacks. There is free parking in the building, as well as next door in the city–owned Marriott. Cost: Wine tasters $25, Non–tasters $5.

9/16/06
BASC Volunteer Workshop
Chicago, IL (Brown Alumni Schools Committee)
9:30 am – 1:00 pm, The Joyce Foundation, 70 West Madison, Suite 2750
Dean of Admission Jim Miller ’73 will facilitate. As part of the BASC Relaunch, these enhanced training sessions are designed to equip BASC volunteers to provide the best possible assistance to the Admission Office in evaluating students. Light breakfast and lunch. Cost: Free. RSVP/Contact: BASC.

9/16/06
Kenji Caplan ’91 on Ukiyoe (Wood Block Printing)
Tokyo, Japan (Brown University Club of Japan)
4:00 pm, Mita Arts Gallery, Ivy Bldg., 4th Floor, 1–10–1 Jimbocho, Kanda, Chiyoda–Ku
Join fellow alumni for a lecture by Kenji Caplan ’91, president of Mita Arts, one of the most respected Ukiyoe galleries in the world. Mita Arts has been actively dealing in Ukiyoe for over 40 years. Light refreshments will be served. Cost: 1,000 Yen pp.

9/16/06 – 9/17/06
Brown at Oktoberfest
Munich, Germany (Brown Club of Munich)
2:00 pm Saturday, Walking Tour of Munich
4:00 – 6:30 pm Sunday, Hippodrom Tent at The Wies’n (Oktoberfest Grounds)
Enjoy a weekend of activities, highlighted by the Club’s VIP box at the exclusive Hippodrom beer tent. Walking tour given by a former German instructor at Brown. Saturday night, gather at a traditional Bavarian restaurant in the historic city center; Sunday morning experience the colorful Oktoberfest parade as it snakes its way around the city and on to the fair grounds. Cost: €40 or $50 (includes seat in VIP tent, food & drinks, souvenir, walking tour).

9/19/06
Organizational Meeting
Philadelphia, PA (Brown Club of Philadelphia)
6:30 – 8:30 pm, Black Sheep Pub, 2nd Floor, 247 S. 17th Street
Needed: enthusiastic Brown alumni who want to help organize stimulating and fun events for the reviving club. Several important leadership positions are available. This is a great way to network both socially and professionally, as well as to maintain ties to Brown. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Cost: Free.

9/20/06
”Terrorism: An Overview with Local Focus”
Featuring Paul F. Kelley ’66
Hyannis, MA (Brown Club of Cape Cod)
12:00 Noon, Hyannis Golf Club
Retired Secret Service agent Paul Kelly ’66, who served as a special agent at the White House, will address the very relevant topic of terrorism. Cost: $22 pp includes lunch.

9/25/06
Campaign for Academic Enrichment Regional Kickoff
London, England
Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road
6:30 pm, Campaign Colloquium, Mind Over Matter: Turning Thoughts into Action with Technology
7:30 pm, Boldly Brown: A Celebration
President Ruth J. Simmons, the Corporation, and the Campaign leadership invite you to celebrate the enduring strength of Brown’s legacy and secure the bold promise of Brown’s future in the United Kingdom. The colloquium will feature John Donoghue ’79 PhD, Henry Merritt Wriston Professor and Professor of Neuroscience. Reception includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Cost: No charge.

9/27/06 and 9/29/06
J.O.B.: The Hip–Hopera
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
8:00 pm or 10:30 pm, New York Musical Theatre Festival, 354 W 45th St (btw 8th & 9th Aves.)
This acclaimed musical by Jerome Sable ’01 and Eli Batalion ’02, which won them Brown’s Entrepreneurship Program award, triumphantly returns to New York. Their innovative retelling of the book of Job has evolved into an amazing production featuring an ensemble, DJ, and R&B diva. Cost: Free (available to club members only).

9/28/06
Community Service Project
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
6:00 pm, Rhode Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue
It’s fun! Bring a friend/classmate. Sit–down jobs available. Cost: Free.

9/29/06 – 9/30/06
Alumni Leadership Conference
Providence, RI (Brown Alumni Association)
Alumni volunteer leaders are invited to campus to learn from fellow volunteers, faculty and students. Visit the website for full details.

9/29/06 – 10/1/06
IPC All Class Reunion
Providence, RI (Inman Page Black Alumni Council)
Starting at 4:00 pm, on the Brown campus
The Inman Page Black Alumni Council (IPC) invites you to return to campus for a weekend of learning, reconnecting with friends old and new, and celebrating the African American community at Brown. Cost: $75 per person for advance registration; $100 per person on–site.

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8/2/06
Summer Cocktail Party at the Park!
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 118 10th Avenue
Join the Brown Club for a summer cocktail at Chelsea nightclub, The Park. Enjoy an evening in “one of the city’s most expansive and popular outdoor patios.” Come get your new Brown Club membership card and bring a friend too! Cost: Free (purchase your own drinks). Questions: e–mail the Brown Club.

8/4/06
Summer Luncheon
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Dunes Club, Narragansett, R.I.
The ever–popular luncheon with speaker will be held again at the Dunes Club overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Further details to follow.

8/6/06
Summer Picnic
Berlin, Germany (Brown Club of Berlin)
3:00 pm, Fugener Weg 9, 12209 Berlin (Lighterfelder East section off Hildburghauser Strasse)
Bill Downey ’52 has graciously offered to be host this event and provide meat for grilling. Please bring along the rest (beverages, salad, dessert, etc.).

8/9/06
Brown on the Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard, MA
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm at the Vascellaro home
Mary and Jerome Vascellaro ’74 P’07 and their son Matt Vascellaro ’07 welcome all Brown University alumni/ae, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends to a reception at their home on Martha’s Vineyard. See ferry schedules. Cost: No charge.

8/10/06
Brown Alumni Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
Noon, Grillroom and Chophouse, 33 West Monroe
Discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. The reservation is under the name of Brown University or Tucker. RSVP if you can, but come anyway – even at the last minute.

8/12/06 – 8/24/06
Summer Send–Offs
Brown Alumni Schools Committees and other interested alumni will give members of the Class of ’10 a little food, a little advice, and a lot of encouragement as they head off to begin their undergraduate lives at Brown. Contact the BASC Office for details.
GA: Atlanta, August 12
IL: Chicago, August 13
NJ: Central/Suburban, August 13
India: August 15
NY: Westchester County, August 6; Buffalo, August 15
CA: Los Angeles, August 20; San Francisco, August 13
CO: Denver, August 20
FL: Miami, August 20
PA: Philadelphia, August 20
TX: Dallas, August 20
MA: Boston (southern suburbs), August 24
CT: Fairfield County, late August

8/13/06
Book Discussion: “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen
Washington, D.C. (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, Reston, VA (contact Charlotte von Salis for directions)
We’ll ponder Austen’s most famous novel, repeatedly televised and cinemized. The Bennetts are a family of five girls, genteel but in straitened circumstances. The pleasure of the book is in the deftly drawn characters and Austen’s skill at conveying the social classes which with she was so familiar. Cost: $6–$7 to cover cost of food brought in.

8/17/06
Young Alumni Happy Hour
New Haven, CT (Brown Club of New Haven)
6:00 pm, BAR, 254 Crown Street, New Haven
Chill out and meet your fellow young alums from ’92–’06 in the New Haven area.

8/18/06
Brown Young Alumni at the Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Southern CA)
8:00 pm, Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Avenue
Enjoy a night of music and fireworks with fellow young Brown alumni. John Mauceri and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra will recreate the magic of Walt Disney’s “Fantasia” in an evening of musical selections with film clips on the Bowl’s big screens. Cost: $15 per person.

8/19/06
Escape the Heat at Jones Beach
Wantaugh, NY (Brown Club in New York)
10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Jones Beach (bus leaves from Cornell Club, 6 East 44th Street)
Join fellow alumni for a day at Jones Beach, including volleyball, frisbee, and even sandcastles. Get there via a luxury bus reserved for the Brown Club from midtown. Lunch is included. Kick back, relax, bring a few friends and escape the heat! Cost: $25 alumni, $30 guests.

8/19/06
All Ivy Clamboil
Bristol, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Haffenreffer Estate, off Metacom Avenue
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Food will be served
Enjoy an afternoon with traditional, delicious New Engalnd clamboil fare with members and guests of all 7 RI Ivy Clubs. Many outdoor games will be set up. Indoor facilities for food prep and dining are available in case of inclement weather. The Haffenreffer Museum will also be open for touring. Cost: Clamboil $26, Vegetarian $13, Children $7.

8/20/06
Annual Back–to–School Party
Dallas, TX (Brown Club of North Texas)
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Charles Munson’s, 12208 Creek Forest Drive, Dallas 75230
The Brown Club of North Texas invites alumni, students and parents to its annual back–to–school party. Help send off the bright–eyed Class of 2010 along with returning upper–classmen. Charlie Munson will be manning the grill and an assortment of beverages will be served. Cost: Free.

8/20/06
Annual Summer Picnic
Atlanta, GA (Brown Club of Georgia)
1:00 – 5:00 pm, Piedmont Park, Atlanta
Join your fellow alumni for the second annual alumni picnic at the Piedmont Park Pavilion. It’s right next to the pool, so bring your swimming suit! Cost: Free.

8/20/06
Young Alumnae Clothing Swap and Dessert Night
Washington, D.C. (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
4:00 pm, Directions will be provided upon RSVP
The DC Club’s second annual young women’s clothing swap is back and will be hosted by Annie Wright ’04 because everyone has more clothes and is still hungry for dessert. Bring your good condition used clothes to swap as well as a dessert to share with all. Cost: Free and open to young (female) Brown alumnae.

8/22/06
A Conversation with Congresswoman Ileana Ros–Lehtinen P’08
Miami, FL (Brown Club of Miami, Brown Univ. Latino Alumni Council)
6:15 – 8:00 pm, 2525 Ponce de Leon, 9th floor (Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton)
With thanks to Cori Lopez–Castro ’87 for the venue, the Brown Club invites alumni and friends of Brown to an evening with the Congresswoman for Florida’s 18th District. Cost: Free for members, $15 (NOT a political contribution) for non–members. (Annual dues of $25 may be paid at the event.)

8/26/06
Summer Barbecue
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
1:00 pm, Magnuson Park, Shelter #2, 7400 Sand Point Way NW
Join fellow alumni for the second annual summer BBQ! Over 40 alumni attended last summer. The Club hopes to see even more alumni this year at this fantastic location right on Lake Washington. Cost: Adults $10, children under 12 free.

8/26/06
Sonoma Winery Private Tour and Tasting
Glen Ellen, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
9:45 am, Benziger Family Winery, 1883 London Ranch Road
Visit one of Sonoma’s most unique and widely–acclaimed wineries and meet its president, Tim Wallace ’78. Benziger is one of the few wineries to earn biodynamic certification. Our private tour will include a tractor–pulled tram ride through the vineyards and gardens, a private wine tasting, and the opportunity to purchase wines available exclusively through the winery and Benziger’s
own wine club. See club website for transportation details. Cost: $10 members, $20 guests/non–members.

8/30/06
’06 “Welcome to NYC” Happy Hour
New York, NY (Brown Club in NY)
5:00 – 8:00 pm, WEST Lounge, 425 West 11th St. (@ Westside Highway)
The Brown Club of New York welcomes all 2006 grads to the West Lounge for drink specials on the waterfront. The summer is almost over – don’t miss out! WEST has fantastic views of the Hudson River Park’s spectacular sunsets. First 30 registrants will receive a free job–hunting guide by Brown alumna Vicky Oliver. Cost: No cover.

8/31/06
Wine and Tapas Tasting
Omaha, NE (Brown Club of Nebraska – in formation)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Whole Foods Market of Omaha (Wine Tasting Classroom), 10020 Regency Circle
In addition to Brown camaraderie, fine wining & dining, please be prepared to give your ideas (pro and con), in traditional Brown, intellectually honest fashion, regarding the wisdom of constituting a Brown Club of Nebraska, or similar association. Cost: Free. Spouses and/or significant others are welcome.

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7/6/06
Alumni Happy Hour
Dallas, TX (Brown Club of North Texas)
6:00 pm – ??, Idle Rich, 2614 McKinney Ave. (at Boll)
Join your fellow Bears for a long overdue happy hour. Why, you ask? To eat, drink and be merry. Well, mostly drinking and being merry. Help welcome new grads to the area and join the conversation as new club leaders discuss plans for the coming year. Look for your fellow alumni at the tables toward the back. Cost: No cover.

7/6/06
LA Dodgers vs. SF Giants
Los Angeles, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Southern California)
7:00 pm, Dodger Stadium
Summertime is here – time to play ball! Join fellow Brown alumni for a night of baseball, beer, cheers and jeers as the Dodgers take on their archrivals, led by the larger–than–life, Barry Bonds. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Cost: $20 reserved seat.

7/13/06 – 7/25/06
Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula and the Dnieper River
Ukraine (Brown Travelers)
From the medieval cathedrals and palaces of Kiev to the beautiful shores of Crimea, discover the largely unknown treasures of Ukraine aboard the M.S. Dnieper Princess. This exclusive travel program, specially requested by alumni who have previously traveled with Pat Herlihy, features a visit to the unique city of Odessa. Brown Travelers offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow alumni and the expertise, knowledge and companionship of Brown faculty. Brown Faculty: Patricia Herlihy, Emerita Professor of History and Research Professor at the Watson Institute for International Studies. Cost: From approximately $2,995 plus air fare. Contact: Brown Travelers (401–863–9919).

7/13/06
Brown Alumni Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
Noon, Ceres Cafe, 141 West Jackson Blvd.
Discuss developments at Brown or current issues. Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. The reservation is under the name of Brown University or Cavallo. RSVP if you can, but come anyway – even at the last minute.

7/13/06
A Conversation with Professor Brice Heath
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, 8715 13th Avenue NW
Carrie Beckner ’98 is graciously hosting this event. Join fellow alumni for an interesting evening with Professor Heath of Brown’s Education Department. Cost: Alumni, alumni spouse/significant other, current student, parent: free; non–alumni/friend $5.

7/14/06
2006 US Alumni Summer Reception
London, England (Brown Club Great Britain, Cornell Club of London)
7:00 – 9:00 pm, Savile Club Ballroom, 69 Brook Street, London W1
At last winter’s popular All Ivy reception, attendees expressed strong interest in a similar summer reception providing a special atmosphere for socializing and networking. This is it! Ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres and wine through the evening. Dress: Smart; men must wear jackets and ties. Advance reservations only – no tickets at the door. Cost: £25 per person.

7/15/06
Mini–Reunion: A Day in Newport
Newport, RI (Pembroke Class of 1960)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm, beginning at the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue
Gather with classmates for a relaxed day. We’ll start at the Museum, then go to La Forge Casino (overlooking the Tennis Hall of Fame) for lunch, and then on to a cruise on the “Flyer” (catamaran) around Newport Harbor, Fort Adams, Castle Hill and Brenton Point. Optional stroll on the Cliff Walk at the end. Casual dress. Cost: $60 per person.

7/16/06
Summer Picnic Extravaganza
Wilsonville, OR (Brown Club of Oregon)
12:00 noon, Peter McDonald ’63 Farm, 15700 Wilsonville Road
Thanks to the McDonald’s generosity, you can soak up the sun at ~ 360 acres of working hazelnut and timber farm. There will be a swimming pool, tennis courts, volleyball, frisbee, croquet, and all sorts of barbequed goodies. Families and kids are welcome, but please no pets. Cost: $5pp as a recommended donation.

7/17/06
July All–Alumni Happy Hour with Harvard
Washington, DC (Brown and Harvard Clubs of Washington, DC)
6:30pm, Au Pied Bistro, 2815 M St. NW
Please join us (and Harvard alums) for an all–ages happy hour! Meet old friends and make new ones in Georgetown. All are welcome to attend. Au Pied Bistro will be providing some free bar food. Cost: Free (must purchase your own drinks).

7/23/06
“The Museum of the Future”
with Professor Steven Lubar
Miami, FL (Brown Club of Miami)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the home of Matthew ’91 and Kim cole, 5768 Pinetree Drive
Steven Lubar, Professor of American Civilization, will discuss some of the "museums of the future" of the past; today’s museums of the future; and how Brown’s new program in Public Humanities might address the needs of tomorrow’s museums and cultural organizations. Cost: Free for members, $15 non–members. Annual dues of $25 may be paid at the event.

7/27/06
Brown at the Baltimore Symphony
Bethesda, MD (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, Music Center at the Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane
Join Brown and other area Ivy alumni for a private reception and patio picnic, followed by a special musical performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony by the BSO. Welcome address by Brown Alumnus, Michael Mael ’78, vice president of the BSO, and Yale alumnus, Bruce Rosenblum ’75, a BSO board member. Tour of the facilities will be offered during the reception. Cost: $20 for Brown Club of DC (current) dues paying members, $25 for everyone else.

7/29/06
3rd Annual Send–Off Party
Austin, TX (Brown Club of Austin)
6:00 – 8:00 pm, at the home of Elaine Rich ’72
Help welcome the Class of ’10 into the Brown community by celebrating with current students and area alums. This will also be a great opportunity to find out more about what the Brown Club will be doing here in the Austin/San Antonio area.

7/30/06
3rd Annual Brown Club Field Day
Evanston, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m, Evanston’s lakefront park
Bring your own picnic lunch to Evanston’s beautiful lakefront! Enjoy the company of other Brown alumni and their families and 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 and shelter. Please bring your own food to use on grill or other food, and play equipment if desired. Cost: $5 per family OR free with your 2006–07 Club membership. (Beach admission not included.)

7/31/06 – 8/12/06
Cruise the Passage of Peter the Great
St. Petersburg to Moscow (Brown Travelers)
Ornate onion domes and winding waterways highlight this historic passage between two fabled Russian cities on the M.S. Repin. Relax while you cruise Russia’s legendary rivers and lakes, stopping to discover the treasures, customs and landmarks of traditional woodland villages. Brown Travelers offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow alumni and the expertise, knowledge and companionship of Brown faculty. Brown Faculty: Abbott “Tom” Gleason, Professor of History. Cost: From approximately $1,995 plus air fare.

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6/3/06
Habitat for Humanity
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
8:30 am – 4:15 pm, 20 Plumas Street, Brisbane
Pitch in with fellow alumni to help build affordable housing.Peninsula Habitat for Humanity, in collaboration with the City of Brisbane, has broken ground on seven homes. Activities range from laying the foundation to installing sheetrock and everything in between. No construction experience needed. Cost: None.

6/3/06
An Evening at the Boston Pops
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
4:00 pm – bus leaves from Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown Street
8:00 pm – concert
Join us for a glorious evening of music as the legendary Keith Lockhart conducts the Boston Pops Orchestra in Symphony Hall. Relax with light refreshments as our bus brings us to Boston in time for dinner on our own before the concert. Cost: $40 members, $45 non–members.

6/3/06
A Trio of Connecticut Attractions
Essex and New Britain, CT (The Pembroke Club of Providence)
8:30 am, depart Shaw’s Plaza parking lot (off North Main St. @ Providence–Pawtucket line)
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Return to Providence
Outing includes the Connecticut River Museum in Essex; a delectable 3–course luncheon at the historic Griswold Inn; and the newly expanded New Britain Museum of American Art, with a guided tour of their outstanding collection of works by Benton, Cassatt, Church, Sargent, Whistler, Wyeth and others. Cost: All inclusive, $74 members, $79 guests (members of the Consortium of New England Community Museums may deduct $5).

6/3/06
Kick–Off Cocktail Party
Columbus, OH (Brown Club of Columbus)
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Z Cucina, 1368 Grandview Avenue
Area alumni and their guests are invited to celebrate the new Brown Club of Columbus! Cost: $10pp suggested cover. Cash bar.

6/4/06
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum Touring Exhibit:
“The African Presence in Mexico: From Yanga to the Present”
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
11:00 – 11:45 am, tour, Mexican Fine Arts Center, 1852 W. 19th Street
11:45 am – 12:30 pm, additional viewing time
12:45 pm, lunch at a neighborhood Mexican restaurant
Through photographs, prints, artifacts, sculptures, maps, and videos, this comprehensive exhibition traces the history and contributions of Africans in Mexico from colonial times to the present, their legacy in 20th century Mexico, and their presence in contemporary popular culture. Find directions. Public transportation highly recommended; limited parking available at Arozco School (18th and Damen, with entrance at 17th) – a 2 block walk to the museum. Cost: $5 members, $10 non–members, $15 at the door (after 5/31). Lunch is NOT included in the price.

6/5/06
Benziger Family Winery Visit
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
Time/Location: TBD
Enjoy an afternoon in wine country and tour one of Sonoma’s most beautiful winery estates. We will have a private tour of the winery, wine tasting, and picnic lunch. Details to follow.

6/5/06 – 6/16/06
Alumni College in Ireland
Ennis and Kilkenny (Brown Travelers)
Experience the variety, hospitality and traditions of Ireland while enjoying twice the offerings by visiting two distinct regions of the country. Stay in Ennis and Kilkenny, towns bursting with character, filled with architectural treasures and surrounded by scenic natural beauty. Brown Travelers offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow alumni and the expertise, knowledge and companionship of Brown faculty. Brown Faculty: L. Perry Curtis, Emeritus Professor of History. Cost: Approximately $2,595 plus air fare. Contact: Brown Travelers (401–863–9919).

6/7/06
An Evening of Brown in Paris
Paris, France (Brown Club of France)
At the home of Nancy Turck ’68 and Patrick Maley ’67, 5 Place du Président Mithouard
6:30 pm, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
7:00 and 7:30 pm, talks by Professor Jack Mustard and Lecturer Youenn Kevennic
8:00pm, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres (continued)
8:45pm, Jabberwocks a cappella performance
What was Brown for you? Classes? A cappella under the arches? The Ratty? There’s no Ratty in Paris, but the rest continues with “Exploring the Red Planet” (Prof. Mustard), “A Hitchhiker in a White Tuxedo” (M. Kevennic), and the Jabberwocks. The Turck–Maley residence is near Métro François Xavier. Cost: Free.

6/7/06
NYC Networking Breakfast: How to Transition Your Career in Today’s Environment
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
7:30 – 10:00 am, UBS Financial Services, 14th floor conference room, 1285 Avenue of the Americas (between 51st and 52nd)
Thanks to Chris Dowling ’89 for organizing this event, which includes breakfast/networking at 7:30, a panel on the state of the job market and managing career transition from 8:25 – 9:15, and Q&A/networking to 10 am. Space limited to 60. Guests permitted. Must present photo ID and be on the building’s computerized access system to enter. Cost: Free.

6/8/06
“Food for Thought” Faculty Lecture Series:
Professor John Stein, Department of Neuroscience
New Haven, CT (Brown Club of Greater New Haven)
6:30 pm Lecture, Yale University, Luce Hall, 34 Hillhouse Avenue (between Hillhouse and Prospect Avenues near the Trumbull Street Intersection. Parking in Yale Lot #38 on Prospect just north of Trumbull or metered on street parking).
7:45 pm Dinner Buffet Reception, Common Room, Luce Hall (featuring an array of Indian cuisine) Cost: $25 alumni & guests, $5 students.

6/10/06
Class of 2000 Mini–Reunion
Spring Lake, NJ (Class of ’00)
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 18 Jersey Avenue
Join classmates at the Jersey shore for an afternoon of fun and reconnection. Hosts Anne Marie and Carlos Lejnieks ’00 will arrange for the food and drink. Bring yourself and your friends! Cost: $7 pp (suggested) to help defray expenses.

6/11/06
Annual Family Clambake
Westport, CT (Brown Club of Fairfield County)
4:00 pm, Hors d’oeuvres and beverages, 110 Weston Road, Westport
5:30 pm, Clambake
Please join fellow alumni at the home of Lynn and Paul Bush ’72, who have graciously offered to host the Brown Club of Fairfield County’s annual family clambake. Cost: $35pp club members, $40 non–members; children 12 and under free.

6/11/06
Monthly Book Club: “When We Were Orphans” by Kazuo Ishiguro
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, DC)
6:00 pm, 4704 Windom Pl. NW (American University Park area)
Christopher’s British parents mysteriously disappeared when he was a boy in pre–WWI China. After being raised by an aunt in England and becoming a great detective, he returns to China to solve the mystery of his parents’ disappearance. Cost: Free. Bring small bills to help cover the cost of food provided.

6/13/06
Scholarship/Send–Off Reception
Hyannis, MA (Brown Club of Cape Cod)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Hyannis Golf Club
Enjoy a buffet and a panel of Brown students who talk about their experiences at Brown.
Cost: $18pp for alumni; free for current Brown students, entering first–years, and their guests.

6/14/06
Frying Pan Happy Hour
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:30 pm, Frying Pan, Pier 63 North River @ 23rd Street
Summer kickoff event! Open bar from 6:30 – 10:00 pm. Cost: $25pp for open bar, $5/individual drink ticket.

6/14/06
Brown Club of Rhode Island Annual Dinner
with Kenneth Miller ’70, Professor of Biology
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
6:00 pm – cocktails, Leung Gallery, 2nd Floor of Faunce House, 75 Waterman Street
7:00 pm – dinner
Join fellow alumni at this annual dinner to celebrate a successful year of varied, interesting events and activities for Brown alumni, their guests and friends. Professor Miller’s talk is entitled “Darwin on Trial: Thoughts About America’s Continuing Problem with Evolution.” Cost: $35/member, $40/non–member (prices include dinner).

6/16/06
Evening at the Walmer Castle Pub
London, England (Brown Club of Great Britain)
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm, 58 Ledbury Road, Notting Hill W11
All Brown alumni and friends are invited to enjoy an evening of camaraderie, drinks and canapés from the Pub’s fantastic Thai restaurant. This event is kindly hosted by Alumni Relations staff Todd Andrews ’83 and Jennifer Ketay ’63 while they are visiting London. Cost: Free admission and food; drinks must be purchased at the bar.

6/18/06 – 6/30/06
Cruising the Baltic Sea and the Norwegian Fjords
Baltic Sea and the Norwegian Fjords (Brown Travelers)
Experience the fantastic beauty of Norway’s fjords, discover Russia and the Baltic States and meet Nobel Laureate and Solidarity leader, Lech Walesa, on this specially–designed cruise journey. On the M.S. Le Diamant (formerly the Song of Flower). Brown Travelers offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow alumni and the expertise, knowledge and companionship of Brown faculty. Brown Faculty: to be announced. Cost: From approximately $4,895 plus air fare. Contact: Brown Travelers (401–863–9919).

6/21/06 – 6/29/06
Alumni College in Tuscany
Cortona (Brown Travelers)
From your base in the charming Tuscan village of Cortona, journey to a variety of cities and towns. In Umbria, visit the walled Etruscan city of Perugia and medieval Assisi. Later enjoy Siena, and finally tour Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” Brown Travelers offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow alumni and the expertise, knowledge and companionship of Brown faculty. Brown Faculty: to be announced. Cost: Approximately $2,395 plus air fare. Contact: Brown Travelers (401–863–9919).

6/23/06
Summer Send–Off
Brown Alumni Schools Committees and other interested alumni give members of the Class of ’10 a little food, a little advice, and a lot of encouragement as they head off to begin their undergraduate lives at Brown. These events take place in at least a dozen communities each year, usually in late summer. This month’s event took place in:
FL: Tampa, June 23

6/25/06
Pawtucket Red Sox at McCoy Stadium
Pawtucket, RI (Brown Club of Boston, Brown Club of Rhode Island)
11:00 am, BBQ, McCoy Stadium, Ben Mondor Way, Pawtucket, RI
1:00 pm, Game time
Join fellow alumni for a fun day at a Triple–A ballpark when the Pawtucket Red Sox take on the Columbus Clippers. Enjoy an all–you–can–eat BBQ and get up close to exciting baseball in a fun, family–friendly environment. Cost: child (12 & under) $22, member/member guest $25, non–member/non–member guest $30. Tickets include all you can eat BBQ!

6/29/06
Black Panther Rank & File Exhibition at YBCA
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission Street (at 3rd), Second Floor Donor Lounge
VIP tour of the exhibition will be led by YBCA curator, René de Guzman. The exhibition pairs artworks with rare artifacts: never–before–released documents, recordings, film clips and archival photos. Also on view will be works by artists who were creating during the rise of the Party. Following the tour, complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served in the donor lounge. Cost: Free.

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5/4/06
Dave Binder Concert
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
8:00 pm, Canal Room, 285 W. Broadway at Canal Street
The Brown Club of New York is bringing the legendary Brown Spring Weekend staple, Dave Binder, to play in our backyard. For a moment in time, the Canal Room, one of the hottest live music venues in the city, will be transformed into Wriston. Here’s your chance to reminisce and have a great night! Cost: $22.50 in advance, $30 at the door.

5/5/06
Wine and Tapas at Devotay
Iowa City, IA (Developing Brown Club of Iowa)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Devotay Tapas Bar, 117 N. Linn Street
Please join us for a stupendous wine and tapas tasting event. In addition to Brown camaraderie, fine wine & dining at Devotay, please come prepared to give your ideas in traditional Brown, intellectually honest fashion, regarding the wisdom of constituting a Brown Club of Iowa or similar association. Cost: Free.

5/6/06
2006 Service Kickoff Event: “Brown Building”
Miami, FL (Brown Club of Miami, Habitat for Humanity)
7:30 am, Little Haiti, address TBD
Share Brown’s commitment to service through this opportunity to put the final touches on a home built by volunteers in April. No prior building experience necessary.Please bring a hard hat & hammer.

5/6/06
Ira Glass ’81, Reception and Paramount Event
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
6:30 pm Reception, The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine Street
8:00 pm Performance
Join fellow alumni (and possibly Ira Glass himself) at a FREE pre–event reception at the Paramount Theatre. Then mosey on down to the theatre for “A Conversation with the Ira Glass ’81 and Julia Sweeney.” Food will be provided and there will be a cash bar. Tickets for the show are sold separately. NOTE: Can attend pre–event reception without attending the performance. Cost: Pre–event reception: Free. Theatre tickets: $25–$35 (not including fees).

5/7/06
Organizational Meeting – Central NJ Brown Club
Cranbury, NJ (Brown Club of Central New Jersey)
4:00 pm, Cranbury Inn, 21 South Main Street, Cranbury
The Brown Club of New Jersey is looking for enthusiastic alumni who have ideas for future club events. Interested in meeting local alumni, finding out about serving ona committee, or the executive board? Join us for light refreshments in this historic inn. Hosted by Jennifer Ketay ’63 from Alumni Relations at Brown.

5/7/06 – 5/18/06
Treasures of Japan
Tokyo to Kyoto (Brown Travelers)
The exotic imagery of the Far East beckons with this fascinating tour of Japan, featuring the country’s classical gardens, unique architecture and artisan crafts. Tour Tokyo, Hiroshima, Shikoku Island, Takamatsu and Naoshima and conclude in the magical city of Kyoto. Brown Travelers offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow alumni and the expertise, knowledge and companionship of Brown faculty.Brown Faculty: Kerry Smith, Associate Professor of History. Cost: Approximately $5,995 plus air fare. Contact: Brown Travelers (401–863–9919).

5/8/2006
Portuguese Fado and Vinho Verde
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
8:00 pm, O Dinis Restaurant, 579 Warren Avenue, East Providence
Join us for a Portuguese “family style” dinner at O Dinis. We will enjoy Portuguese guitar and fado singing by owner Dinis Paiva, who sings fado around the world. Reserve early, seating is limited. Please arrive 10–15 minutes early. Cost: $20/member, $25/non–member.

5/9/06
Wine Tasting – Part II
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
6:00 pm, Jae’s Café (South End), 520 Columbus Avenue
Back by popular demand! Sean Martin, from Vic Zelinsky Wines, will be on hand to pour and discuss a selection of wines from a diverse portfolio of 10 – 14 wines. Jae’s will provide tapas and passed appetizers. Cost: $30/member, $40/non–member, non–alumni, friend.

5/9/06
Philanthropy and Philanthropists: Vartan Gregorian, Moderator
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
8:15 pm, Kaufmann Concert Hall, 92nd Street Y, Lexington at 92nd Street
Hear from prominent New York City philanthropists Lewis Cullman, Evelyn Lauder, and Peter May about how they give away their money. The unique role that philanthropy plays will be discussed with moderator Vartan Gregorian, president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, former president of Brown University and the New York Public Library. Read more on the panelists. Cost: $12.50/pp.

5/10/06
“Abraham Lincoln, Slavery, and the Tangled Legacies of Civil War Emancipation”
with Professor Michael Vorenberg
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
6:30 pm, Open bar & hors d’oeuvres, Hopkins Club, 3400 North Charles Street
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Lecture with Q & A
What does the contested memory of Abraham Lincoln’s involvement with emancipation tell us about race and politics today? Should a Constitution transformed by the Civil War into a charter for freedom be interpreted today as a guarantor of human equality? Explore these and other questions with Professor Vorenberg and fellow alumni. Cost: $15 before May 1, $20 at the door.

5/10/06
Annual Meeting
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
5:30 pm, Faculty Club, One Magee Street
Elizabeth Weed, Director of the Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women, will show us the Center’s recent video and talk about its history and mission at Brown.
Cost: $30 per person.

5/13/06
“Secrets of Greenwich Village” Scavenger Hunt with U. Penn
West Village, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
1:30 pm, Location TBD
Get ready for some wacky fun! The Hunt will take us all over the village exploring historic places, famous people, movie locations, nooks & crannies. To add to the fun, Brown groups will compete against U. Penn groups. In the end we’ll all meet together at a local watering–hole to reinstate friendly relations. Cost: $28/club member.

5/14/06
“Throw People” Dance Performance and Reception
New York, NY (Brown Club in NY)
5:00 pm show (reception follows), Performance Space 122, 150 First Ave. @ E. 9th St.
Don’t miss this New York Times “must see” show choreographed by Chris Elam ’98. The New York Times calls Chris “a true original...one of the most individualistic dance voices today.” Reception afterward includes food, wine, and a chance to meet Chris and his talented cast of dancers. Cost: $20 general, $15 students/seniors.

5/17/06
Book Club – “On Beauty” by Zadie Smith
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
7:00 pm, Contact Amy Rosoff ’97 for address
On Beauty is a story for the 21st century, told with a perfect ear for everything: gangsta street talk; academic posturing, both British and American; down–home black Floridian straight talk; and sassy, profane kids, both black and white. Cost: Free.

5/18/06
“A Long Christmas Ride Home” – Dinner and Theatre
with Professor Paula Vogel
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
5:30 pm – appetizers and mingling, 6:00 pm – dinner, Greens Restaurant, Fort Mason Center, Building A, Laguna St. & Marina Blvd.
8:00 pm – performance, 9:30 pm – discussion, Magic Theatre – Fort Mason Center, Building D
See and discuss the latest work of Paula Vogel, Pulitzer Prize Winner and Professor of Literary Arts, at the west coast premier of The Long Christmas Ride Home, a unique collection of accomplished artists in a production that plays with theatrical form and structure in unexpected ways. (More information about the play and Magic Theatre.) Cost: $70 BAANC dues–paying members, $90 guests and non–members, plus processing fee; includes 3–course dinner, wine, theatre ticket. Join the club and save!

5/18/06
22nd Annual Scholarship Dinner
with Carolyn Dean, Associate Dean of the Faculty
Darien, CT (Brown Club of Fairfield County)
7:00 pm – Hors d’Ouevres & Cash Bar, Country Club of Darien
7:30 pm – Dinner followed by Dean Carolyn Dean’s Remarks
Carolyn Dean, who is also Professor of History and Modern Culture & Media, will speak on “The Journey From Scholar To Administrator at Brown: Learning From the Larry Summers Experience.” Cost: $60/pp. Contributions to support the Scholarship Fund are also encouraged and welcomed.

5/18/06
Cocktail Party
Washington, DC (Classes of the 1970s)
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Capitol Hill, 317 5th Street SE
Please join Janice Kruger ’70, who has graciously offered to host a cocktail party for the Classes of the ’70s. Cost: Free.

5/21/06
Book Club: “A Hole in the Earth” by Robert Bausch
Washington, D.C. (Brown Club of Washington, D.C)
6:00 pm, 205 East Indian Spring Drive, Silver Spring, MD
Henry’s life is under control: steady job, good relationship, and the horses for a little fun and extra money. Suddenly, his 18 year old daughter shows up and his girlfriend says she’s pregnant. His life begins to spiral out of control as he attempts to chart the foreign territory of his own feelings. Cost: ~$7pp for food.

5/24/06
Real Estate 101: The Buying Process Made Clear
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
6:30 pm, New York Real Estate Institute, 139 West 35th Street, 2nd Floor, Room A (between 7th and Broadway)
Sick of paying rent, but daunted by the process of buying an apartment? Learn about buying and closing on different property types. Discover who the players are: Realtor, Mortgage Consultant, and Attorney. How to qualify: review of financial profile, credit review. Cost: Free to club members, $5 non–members.

5/28/06
Brown in Berlin
Berlin, Germany (Brown Club of Berlin)
6:00 pm, White Trash, Schönhauser Allee 6/7
Ira Schneider, our local film expert, will be presenting some of his video work. As always, spouses and significant others are welcome.

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4/1/06
Save the Bay’s Palo Alto Restoration Project
Palo Alto, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
9:00 am – 12:00 noon, Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve, Foot of Embarcadero Road
Save the Bay needs our help to plant 8,000 native seedlings at the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve. Kick off Earth Month by spending the day with fellow Brown alumni and making a contribution to the environment! Cost: Free.

4/3/06
Wine, Women and Wisdom
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
7:00 pm, Pembroke Field House (corner of Brook and Cushing Streets)
Professor John R. Logan, of Brown’s Department of Sociology, will speak about his involvement in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Wine, cheese & crackers will be served. Cost: Free.

4/4/06
Spring Seminar Series: I
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
5:30 pm, The Annex, Sharpe Refectory (Use left hand door; Annex is first door on the left)
Professor Ross Cheit will speak on “A View from the Ethics Commission.” Light supper will be provided. Cost: $20.

4/5/06
Alumni Serving the Common Good: A Conversation with Stacy Palmer ’82 and Kathryn Fuller ’68, P’06
Providence, RI (Office of Alumni Relations and Women in the World student organization)
5:00 – 7:00 pm, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown St
Stacy Palmer ’82, founder and editor of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, will moderate this discussion with Kathryn Fuller ’68, P’06 as she reflects on her career in public service. Ms. Fuller, who, after 15 years, stepped down in June 2005 as president of the World Wildlife Fund, is now chairman of the Ford Foundation and a Public Policy Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Ms. Fuller will discuss the stepping stones and catalysts within her career, her views on the future of nonprofit activism and public service, and her outlook on the state of the environmental movement. Ms. Fuller will also discuss her current work examining women leaders in rural communities. The interview will be followed by audience q&a. Refreshments will be served. Cost: Free.

4/5/06
Book Club: “Blindness” by Jose Saramago
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
7:00 pm, 1201 W. 40th Street, Baltimore in Hampden/Medfield
Brilliant Portuguese fabulist Saramago stalks two of our oldest themes in the tale of a plague of blindness that strikes an unnamed European city. Like any inexplicable contagion, this plague of “white sickness” sets off panic. Cost: Free. Food will be provided.

4/6/06 – 4/7/06
Alumni Spotlight: Warren Brown ’93 and Dana Cowin ’92
Providence, RI (Office of Alumni Relations and Campus Life & Student Services)
Thursday 1:00 pm – Friday 5:00 pm, various locations on campus
The new Alumni Spotlight program brings notable alumni to campus for a series of events. The inaugural Spotlight features Warren Brown ’93, founder of CakeLove and Love Café and host of The Food Network’s Sugar Rush, and Dana Cowin ’82, Editor in Chief, Food & Wine Magazine. Cost: Free.

4/7/06
"Navigating the Past – The Voyage of the Slave Ship Sally, 1764–1765"
with Professor James Campbell
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
The Metropolitan Club, 640 Sutter Street (between Powell and Mason)
6:00 – 7:00 pm, Hors d’oeuvres/libations
7:00 – 8:00 pm, Presentation followed by Q&A
A “Meeting of the Minds” Seminar
Professor Campbell, chair of the University’s Committee on Slavery and Justice, will discuss the work of the committee. He will share some of the committee’s findings and entertain questions, comments, suggestions, and criticisms about its work. Cost: members $20, non–members and guests $30.

4/8/06
Pre–game Tailgate at Brown v. Yale Men’s Lacrosse Game
New Haven, CT (Brown Club of Greater New Haven)
12:00 noon tailgate, 1:00 pm game, Yale Lacrosse Field
Jump into spring with the Brown Club of Greater New Haven! Join fellow alumni for a Pre–game tailgate at the Brown v. Yale Men’s Lacrosse Game in New Haven. Grab a folding chair, bring the kids and hang out with some local Bears! Recommended contribution: $5 per adult, $2 per child. Never any charge for Brown spirit!

4/8/06
Contemporary Art Collecting & Gallery Tour – BCNY MEMBERS ONLY!
New York City, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Meeting Location TBD
Explore Chelsea’s booming arts community on a guided tour with an experienced advisor on collecting pieces to match your style and budget. We will visit 3–4 galleries and hear from a Kellogg MBA–turned–artist about his career path. The tour concludes at the Lennon & Greenberg gallery for wine, cheese and networking. Cost: $40/pp club members only. (Not a member? Sign up here!)

4/8/06 – 4/15/06
Class of 2010 Receptions
Various Cities
In nine communities this week, Brown Alumni Schools Committee members are welcoming newly–accepted members of the Class of ’10 and encouraging them to choose Brown. Plans are underway in the following areas; see 4/22 listing for more cities. Contact: BASC Office.
Orlando, FL
Nashville, TN
Houston, TX
Denver, CO
Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco, CA
Santa Barbara, CA
New York, NY
Singapore

4/9/06
Brown in Berlin
Berlin, Germany (Brown Club of Berlin)
7:00 pm, La Cocotte, Vorbergstr. 10 in Schoeneberg (near the corner of Akazienstr)
Please join fellow alumni for delicious and moderately priced French cuisine at La Cocotte. Cost: Each person orders and pays for their own meal.

4/9/06
Monthly Book Club: “Child of My Heart ” by Alice McDermott
Washington, D.C. (The Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, location to be announced via e–mail
For more about the DC Brown Club’s monthly book club, visit its web page. Cost: Usually about $7 to cover cost of dinner.

4/11/05
Spring Seminar Series: II
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Rhode Island)
5:30 pm, The Annex, Sharpe Refectory
A talk by Roger Nozaki MAT ’89 and the student director of the Howard Swearer Center for Public Service at Brown. Buffet supper to be served. Cost: $20.

4/13/06
Naples Community Hospital Tour
Naples, FL (Brown Club of Southwest Florida)
12:00 – 1:30 pm, Naples Community Hospital, Lutgert East entrance (733 4th Ave N)
Join us for a tour of the NCH facilities including a demonstration of the CyberKnife, a new way to treat tumors without surgery. These painless treatments cut six weeks of therapy down to 1–2 treatments. Our tour host is Dr. Allen Weiss P’97–MD ’01, P’98. A box lunch will be served. Cost: Free.

4/13/06
Brown Alumni Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 noon, 312 Chicago, 136 N. LaSalle at Randolph
Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. The Brown downtown lunch is held on the second Thursday of each month.

4/18/06
Classes of the ’80s Cocktails and Wine Tasting
New York, NY (Brown Club in New York)
6:30 – 9:00 pm, Brasserie Julien, 1422 3rd Avenue @ 80th Street
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and sample wines from a showcase from a leading Italian distributor and socialize with fellow members of the classes of 1980–1989. Cost: $30/pp for Wine & Cocktail Reception, hors d’oeuvres included.

4/18/06
Spring Seminar Series: III
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
5:30 pm meet at The Gate (Alumnae Hall on the Pembroke Campus) for pizza
7:00 pm dance demonstration, Crystal Room
A presentation by team captain Jennifer Kuo ’07 and the Brown Ballroom Dancers. Cost: $8.

4/18/06
Katherine Chon ’02: Stopping Human Trafficking
Providence, RI (Office of Student Life, University Steering Committee on Slavery and Justice)
8:00 pm, Barus and Holley, Room 168
Katherine Cho is the co–director of the Polaris Project, a multicultural grassroots organization combating sexual slavery and labor trafficking. Hear what is being done and how she and another alum began this work while at Brown. Cost: Free.

4/20/06
Gallery Night “Celebrity Tours”
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
6:00 – 7:30 pm, Tour leaves from 1 Citizens Plaza
Cultural policy expert Ann Galligan ’77 will be our “Celebrity Guide” to some of the City’s most vibrant art galleries. We’ll ride the Gallery Night Trolley through the downtown and Wickenden Street, enjoying art and refreshments at each stop. The tour ends at Bert Gallery, across from the Hot Club. Cost: Free.

4/20/06
Book Signing and Reception with Dr. Bill Beeman
Houston, TX (Brown Club of Houston, River Oaks Bookstore)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, River Oaks Bookstore, 3270 Westheimer Road
Dr. Beeman, professor of anthropology and director of Middle East studies, will be signing his recent book “The Great Satan vs. the Mad Mullahs,” which offers insight into cultural perceptions, economic realities and his association with Iran. Cost: Free. Refreshments will be served.

4/20/06
An Evening with Dr. Bill Beeman
Professor of Anthropology and Director of Middle East Studies
Houston, TX (Brown Club of Houston)
6:30 pm Cocktails and chat
7:30 pm Dinner & entertainment by Harry Sheppard and his magic xylophone
8:15 pm Lecture
Professor Beeman’s recent book, The “Great Satan” vs. the “Mad Mullahs”, offers remarkable insight into cultural perceptions, economic realities, and his association with Iran. Dr. Beeman speaks Pharsee and is considered one of the world’s leading experts on Iran–US relations. Cost: Before 4/10, $55 Brown alumni & guests, $60 non–alumni. After 4/12, all tickets $65.

4/21/06
Wordstock Festival: An Intimate Dinner with Andrew Greer ’92, Author
Portland, OR (Brown Club of Oregon)
6:30 pm, Location/Directions provided upon RSVP
Debi Coleman ’74 will host and sponsor an evening with Andrew Sean Greer, author of How It Was For Me, The Path of Minor Planets and The Confessions of Max Tivoli, which has already been translated into twelve languages. Dinner will be provided and feature fine Oregon wines. Cost: $25/pp donation to the non–profit Community of Writers, the beneficiary of Wordstock. Event limited to 30 people. One guest/Brown alum only.

4/22/06
Earth Day – Community Service
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
9:45 am – 2:00 pm, San Francisco Botanical Gardens, 9th Avenue at Lincoln Way
Help to beautify one of the many gardens in the heart of Golden Gate Park. All tools and related materials will be provided; the work is dirty and somewhat laborious, so wear your jeans. Children welcome! Meet at the main gate (near bookstore @ 9th Avenue/Lincoln Way) at 9:45 AM.

4/22/06
10 K Wrigley Start Early Run
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
7:30 am, Race day registration, tent near the Lincoln Park Zoo
9:30 am start, Lincoln Park, at the Grant Monument, south of the Lincoln Park Zoo
Cost: $25 (before race day), $30 (day of race). Fee includes a long sleeve t–shirt, goodie bag, and post race food and beverages. Post–race, look for the Brown banner and balloons near the start/finish area to meet up with fellow alumni and enjoy post–race food and beverages.

4/22/06
New York Cares Day
Brooklyn, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
9:30 am – 3:00 pm, First Quincy Garden, 97–401 Quincy Street (between Throop & Tompkins)
4:00 – 6:00 pm, Thank–You Celebration
Join other Brown volunteers for a day of planting, painting and cleaning in a Brooklyn community garden. Barbeque lunch and NY Cares T–shirts will be provided. Afterwards enjoy beer, food and live music at a thank–you celebration with volunteers from all over the city.

4/22/06
Antique Appraisal Fair
Cranston, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
10:30 am –1:30 pm, Phillips Memorial Baptist Church, 565 Pontiac Avenue
Cost: $5 fee per item; maximum three items.

4/22/06
Fourth Annual Alumni Trivia Tournament
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Seattle)
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm (or later), Fado Irish Pub, 801 First Ave. at Columbia St., Seattle
Do you like random facts? Find yourself memorizing Trivial Pursuit cards? Join young alums from 15 college alumni clubs (Pac 10, Ivy League, Big 10, Seven Sisters) for our yearly trivia contest! Practice for that Jeopardy tryout, use those random facts stuck in your head, or meet up with friends. Park behind pub on Western Ave. Cost: No cover; pay for drinks and food as you go.

4/22/06 – 4/25/06
Class of 2010 Receptions
Various Cities
In nine communities this week, Brown Alumni Schools Committee members are welcoming newly–accepted members of the Class of ’10 and encouraging them to choose Brown. Plans are underway in the cities listed below. Contact: BASC Office.
Washington, DC
Baltimore, MD
Richmond, VA
Atlanta, GA
Miami, FL
Broward County, FL
Cincinnati, OH
Seattle, WA
Boston, MA

4/23/06
Annual Ivy League Picnic
Naples, FL (Brown Club of Southwest Florida)
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm, Naples Beach and Golf Club (valet parking available)
Don’t miss this fun annual event, hosted by Brown this year! Casual dress, picnic buffet and beer, cash bar (see PDF for menu details). 50’s and 60’s music by “Back From Rehab.” Cost: $35/pp in advance, $40/pp at the door.

4/23/06
Family Day at NEW Kohl Children’s Museum
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 2100 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview
Join other Brown alumni and their families for an afternoon of fun and learning. Children from birth to eight years will enjoy exhibits such as a play library, grocery store, car wash, doll day care, discovery maze, face painting and much more. Cost: children < 1 free, adults and children $6.50, grandparents and seniors (55 and older) $5.50.

4/23/06
“Admitted, not Committed” Party
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Offices of Tydings & Rosenberg LLP, 100 E. Pratt Street, 26th Floor
A gathering for alums and high school seniors who have been admitted to Brown. Snacks and drinks will be provided; students’ family members are welcome to attend. Cost: Free.

4/23/06
“The Second Term Jinx”
An Afternoon With Professor Darrell West
Rye, NY (Brown Club of Westchester County)
3:00 pm, Rye Free Reading Room, Rye Library, Route 1
Join fellow alumni for a discussion of the travails afflicting our current and past second term Presidents. Professor West specializes in American politics, mass media, technology and elections. His current research focuses on e–government and the mass media. Refreshments will be served. Cost: Free.

4/23/06
Wordstock Presents: “An Evening With Ira Glass ’81: Radio Stories and Other Stories”
Portland, OR (Brown Club of Oregon)
7:00 pm, First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park Avenue
Ira is one of the best–known Brown alums in the country, as he both produces and hosts “This American Life” on NPR. The show has garnered a galaxy of awards, including The Peabody and Dupont–Columbia Awards. In 2001, “Time” magazine named Glass “Best Radio Host in America.” Cost: $18.75/ticket is group discounted price.

4/23/06
The Misanthrope
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market St. Warren, RI
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Discussion
3:00 pm Performance
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Discussion
Don’t miss this spirited production of Richard Wilbur’s wittiest translation of Moliere’s most popular play! Join us for “Discussion Sunday” with Artistic Director Ed Shea and a humanities scholar prior to and/or following the performance. For optional dinner afterwards, see the club’s website. Cost: $20 Members, $25 Non–Members.

4/24/06
Brown Club of NY Film Showcase
New York, NY (Brown Club of New York)
7:00 – 10:00 pm, Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Avenue @ 2nd Street
The Brown Club is proud to present and celebrate six selected short films from emerging filmmakers. All are directed by, produced by, or feature Brown alumni. Join us and discover the next Doug Liman, Christine Vachon, or Laura Linney. Includes a keynote speech and cocktail reception. Cost: $12/pp.

4/24/06–5/7/06
Treasures of Southern Africa
South Africa and Zambia (Brown Travelers)
Experience cosmopolitan Cape Town, the historic Robben Island Museum and South Africa’s wine country. Then marvel at the natural beauty of Kruger National Park. Tour the “Gold City” of Johannesburg before journeying to Victoria Falls in Zambia. Brown Travelers offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow alumni and the expertise, knowledge and companionship of Brown faculty.Brown Faculty: Ferdinand Jones, Emeritus Professor of Psychology. Cost: Approximately $4,795 plus air fare. Contact: Brown Travelers (401–863–9919).

4/25/06
Spring Seminar: IV
Providence, RI (Pembroke Club of Providence)
5:30 pm Buffet supper, The Annex, Sharpe Refectory
(Ret.) Professor Terry Tullis will speak about “The Cassandra(s) Earthquake: Is She Desirable?”
Cost: $20.

4/25/06
Luncheon with Donald E. “Jerry” Ellis, Bourne Historical Commission
Yarmouth Port, MA (Brown Club of Cape Cod)
12:00 – 2:30 pm, Old Yarmouth Inn, 223 Route 6A
Jerry Ellis will speak about “The Keith Car Company – the biggest company on the Cape that no one knows about. Cost: $20/pp.

4/27/06
Spring Reception for Classes of ’01 – ’05
Boston, MA (Boldly Brown: Campaign for Academic Enrichment)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, The Living Room, 101 Atlantic Ave.
Mingle with Brown friends and enjoy free food and drink specials at one of Boston’s premier lounges. If you live in greater Boston/Providence and didn’t get an e–mail invite, please update your contact info in the Alumni Directory. Spread the word to classmates! Cost: Cash bar, no cover.

4/27/06
Indoor Rock Climbing at Mission Cliffs
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 2295 Harrison Street @ 19th Street (easy street parking)
Join us for an evening of indoor rock climbing. This is a great intro for first timers, and there will be room for both top–roping and bouldering for those with experience. After the climb, we’ll unwind with pizza & soda in Mission Cliffs’ party room. Cost: $30 (all–inclusive).

4/28/06 – 4/30/06
Brown Spring Forum: Economics, Entrepreneurship & Technology
Providence, RI (Economics, Engineering, BAA, & others)
Come to campus for a full weekend of intellectual debate and interaction with Brown faculty, alumni, and industry experts on corporate social responsibility; behavioral investing; the US, China and India; technology trends; and rebuilding the World Trade Center. Come for all or part of the weekend! Cost: Free.

4/29/06
Hands on DC
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington DC)
9:00 am, Birney Elementary School, 2501 Martin Luther King Avenue (Green line: Anacostia)
Hands on DC is an all–volunteer project that creates better schools and brighter futures for students in the District of Columbia. Thousands of volunteers join together for a one–day work–a–thon that improves conditions in the public schools and raises money for college scholarships. Visit Hands on DC website. Cost: Free.

4/30/06 – 5/10/06
Cruising the Classical Mediterranean
France, Italy, Sicily, Libya, and Malta (Brown Travelers)
Cruise along the French and Italian Rivieras to the rarely visited city of Tripoli. En route, explore the artistic glories of Florence, the grand monuments of Rome and the beautiful Italian isles of Capri, Lipari and Sicily. On the ship, M.S. Le Diamant (formerly the Song of Flower). Brown Travelers offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow alumni and the expertise, knowledge and companionship of Brown faculty. Brown Faculty: Richard Gould, Professor of Anthropolgy. Cost: From approximately $4,895 plus air fare. Contact: Brown Travelers (401–863–9919).

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3/2/06
Campaign for Academic Enrichment Regional Kickoff
Boston, MA
The State Room, 60 State Street
4:30 – 6:00 pm, Campaign Colloquium: The Invention of Benjamin Franklin
6:00 – 7:00 pm, Kickoff Gala Reception
7:00 pm, Boldly Brown: A Celebration
President Ruth J. Simmons, the Corporation, and the Campaign leadership invite you to celebrate the enduring strength of Brown’s legacy and secure the bold promise of Brown’s future in Boston. The colloquium will feature Gordon S. Wood, Professor of History. Reception includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

3/2/06
Rhode Island Women: Past, Present and Future
Providence, RI (Pembroke Center, Sarah Doyle Women’s Center, Friends of the Library)
5:30 – 7:30 pm, Lownes Room, John Hay Library, corner Prospect/College Sts, Brown Campus
An historian, an archivist, a student, an alumna and a donor of records will talk about the importance of remembering what women have achieved. The accompanying exhibit will showcase some of the women’s documents in the Christine Dunlap Farnham Archive. In addition, "Voices of Sophia," the new choir of Providence’s Sophia Academy, will perform. Reception to follow. Cost: Free.

3/3/06
Spring Party
Tokyo, Japan (Brown University Club of Japan)
7:30 pm, Café Daisy in Nogizaka
Graduate, current students and exchange students are invited to come and socialize with Brown alumni residing in Japan. Cost: 5,000 Yen/pp (includes dinner and drinks), 2,500 Yen for ’04 – ’05 grads, exchange students of the same years and current full–time students.

3/3/06 – 3/4/06
William Jordy – A Commemorative Symposium
Providence, RI (Brown University Department of the History of Art and Architecture)
6:00 pm Friday – 4:00 pm Saturday, Brown campus
Alumni are invited to help celebrate the legacy of Professor Emeritus William Jordy (1917–1997), the distinguished architectural historian, critic, teacher, and preservationist, in this two–day event. The symposium brings together colleagues and former Brown students to discuss the significance of Professor Jordy’s history, criticism, teaching, and work in historic preservation. Jordy taught in Brown’s departments of Art and American Civilization for three decades (1955 –1985). Cost: Admission is free and open to the public.

3/9/06
An Evening with Dufirstson Neree ’96
Coral Gables, FL (Brown Club of Miami)
6:30 – 8:30 pm, 7155 Old Cutler Road
Come and meet the first Haitian–American candidate running for Congress. Learn more about his platform as he campaigns to represent Florida’s 17th Congressional district. Cost: Free.

3/9/06
Brown Alumni Downtown Lunch
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
12:00 pm, South Water Kitchen, 225 N. Wabash Avenue
Meet new friends, renew acquaintances, network or just enjoy a break from the office. RSVP if you can, but come anyway–even at the last minute.

3/9/06
Campaign for Academic Enrichment Regional Kickoff
New York City, NY
American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th Street
5:30 pm, Campaign Colloquium: God, Darwin, and Design: The Battle for America’s Classrooms
6:30 pm, Kickoff Gala Reception
7:30 pm, Boldly Brown: A Celebration
President Ruth J. Simmons, the Corporation, and the Campaign leadership invite you to celebrate the enduring strength of Brown’s legacy and secure the bold promise of Brown’s future in New York. The colloquium will featureKenneth R. Miller ’70, Professor of Biology. Reception includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

3/12/06
Monthly Book Club: “Finding Darwin’s God” by Professor Ken Miller ’70
Washington, D.C. (The Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, 3401 Pauline Drive, Chevy Chase, MD
Ken Miller ’70, professor of biology at Brown, has given expert testimony in several “evolution vs. intelligent design” cases around the country. Join fellow alumni to delve into his arguments. For more about the Brown Club’s monthly book club, visit its web page. Cost: Usually about $7 to cover cost of dinner.

3/14/06
Wine and Cheese Pairing Course – BCNY MEMBERS ONLY !!!
New York, NY (Brown Club in New York)
6:00 – 8:00 pm, Murray’s Wine & Cheese, 254 Bleecker Street (between 6th and 7th)
Do you love cheese? Of course! Come learn about different cheeses, the wines that are their best companions, and (best of all) sample both in a fun group with Murray’s cheese and wine experts. Space is limited so register soon! Cost: $45 pp. This is a members–ONLY event.

3/17/06
Wine Appreciation Evening
Palm Beach, FL (Brown Club of Palm Beach County)
7:30 – 9:30 pm, Beach Point Club House, 2660 South Ocean Boulevard
Winemaker Richard Sowalsky of William Hill Estate, Napa Valley, will be sampling a selection of red and white wines. Light snacks will be served. Cost: $10/pp, $20/couple for club members, $25/pp non–club members.

3/17/06
Careers in Public Interest Dinner
Washington, D.C. (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
7:30 pm, Home of Stacy Palmer ’82, 3513 30th Street N.W.
Join fellow Brown alumni for dinner and conversation about life in the nonprofit world. There will be an informal dinner with delicious food, merry company, and plenty of time to mingle with other alumni who are interested in, or are currently employed in public interest. The club also hopes to get your ideas about events for the spring and summer to help people interested in nonprofit careers. Cost: Free.

3/18/06
Wine and Cheese Party
Phoenix, AZ (Brown Club of Arizona: Phoenix–Tempe)
5:00 – 7:00 pm, Cheuvront’s, 1326 N. Central Avenue
Come mingle with other Brown alumni in the Phoenix area! We will supply appetizers. Individuals will be responsible for their own drinks. Cheuvront’s offers wine samplers, called “flights” for $15, or wine and cheese samplers for $23.

3/22/06
Calling All Potential Club Volunteers!
Dallas, TX (Brown Club of North Texas – Dallas–Ft. Worth)
7:00 pm, Mattito’s, 3011 Routh Street
Attention all North Texas Brown alumni! The Brown Club of North Texas has some important leadership opportunities available. To discuss these and to hear the latest on getting involved with Brown, please join Todd Andrews ’83, new Vice President of Alumni Relations, and Jennifer Williams Ketay ’63, Assistant Director of Clubs/Associations at Mattito’s in Uptown. Cost: Free.

3/23/06
Out to Lunch Bunch
Naples, FL (Brown Club of Southwest Florida)
12:30 pm, Turner’s Lobster House, 909 South Tenth Street, Olde Naples
We meet the fourth Thursday of each month during season for al fresco dining if weather permits.

3/25/06
American Red Cross Blood Drive
San Diego, CA (Brown Club of San Diego, Starbucks Pacific Beach)
9:30 am – 3:00 pm, Starbucks Pacific Beach Parking Lot, 1774 Garnet Avenue
To make a life–saving appointment, please sign up here(use Code: BrownSD). All participants will receive an American Red Cross t–shirt.

3/26/06
All Ivy Skating Party
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Meehan Auditorium, Brown University, Hope Street
Join us for a fun afternoon of skating with fellow RI Ivy alumni along with family and friends. Refreshments, cool skating music and great camaraderie! Cost: Adults $8, Children $4.

3/27/06
Golf with Coach Phil Estes
Bonita Springs, FL (Brown Club of Southwest Florida, Brown Sports Foundation)
12:30 pm Tee–Off, WCI Colony Golf & Country Club
Enjoy a day on the links with head football coach Phil Estes, Brown Sports Foundation senior associate director Craig Fink, and fellow alumni at one of the best golf courses in Florida! Cost: $150/player, $75/young alumni ’01–05, $25/pp for post–round reception ONLY (see club website).

3/29/06
Brown’s Tones A Cappella Concert
San Francisco, CA (Brown’sTones)
7:30 pm, Robert Allen Fine Art Gallery, 427 Bryant St. (between 2nd and 3rd)
Alumni have a rare opportunity to hear Brown’s 11–person, all–female student a capella group when they are in town for spring break. The group is tight–knit, diverse and award winning, with a repertoire ranging from rock to jazz to world music. Complimentary refreshments will be provided by the gallery. Cost: Free. (Donations welcomed.)

3/30/06
Wine Tasting
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Jae’s in the South End, 520 Columbus Avenue
Sean Martin, from Vic Zelinsky Wines, will be on hand to pour and discuss a diverse portfolio of between 10–14 wines. Jae’s will provide tapas and passed appetizers. Our wine tasting events sell out quickly, so we highly recommend reserving ahead of time! Cost: $35 (includes wine, food, tax, and gratuity). Cash bar for beer/cocktails.

3/31/06
“Biology of Behavior: What is the Biology behind Learning and Memory?”
with Professor John J. Stein
Naples, FL (Brown Club of Southwest Florida)
Naples Sailing and Yacht Club, 896 River Point Drive
5:00 – 6:00 pm, wine, soft drinks, hors d’oeuvres
6:00 – 8:00 pm, Lecture and discussion
A “Meeting of the Minds” Seminar
John Stein, lecturer in Brown’s Department of Neuroscience, will provide a basic introduction to neuroscience and the physiology and anatomy of the human brain. You will hear about exciting current research at Brown into the mental processes through which we acquire knowledge, and create, understand, and express language. Cost: $25pp with RSVP, $35pp at the door.

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2/2/06
Happy Hour at People Lounge
New York, NY (Brown University Club in New York)
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm, People Lounge, 163 Allen Street (btw. Rivington & Stanton)
Join fellow alumni at People Lounge, one of the newest, most stylish spots on the Lower East Side! Drinks are half–priced all night and tables are reserved just for our alumni. With over 100 people attending the last event, it’s sure to be another great night out with the Brown Club.

2/2/06
Restaurant Night at Rachel’s Pastanova
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
6:00 pm, Rachel’s Pastanova Restaurant, 71 Hope Street
“Pasta by the Pound” is its motto, but they serve lots of other delicacies as well! Enjoy a tasting of pastas and other dishes. Cost: $22/pp.

2/3/06
Brown Bears vs. Penn Quakers – Men’s Basketball
Philadelphia, PA (Brown Club of Philadelphia)
7:00 pm, The Palestra, University of Pennsylvania, 33rd and Walnut Streets
The tradition continues! Come join the Brown Club of Philadelphia for an evening of Ivy basketball excitement. Cost: $9/group rate ticket.

2/5/06
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Factory Tour
Berkeley, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern Californina)
1:00 pm, Scharffen Berger Chocolate Factory, 914 Heinz Avenue (at 7th Street), Berkeley
See how chocolate is made from the roasting of the beans to the forming of chocolate bars. Just in time for Valentine’s Day! All tour guests must be at least 10 years of age. Everyone must wear closed–toed shoes. Cost: Free.

2/5/06
Lunar New Year Sunday Brunch
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, DC & Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance)
12:30 pm, City Lights of China Restaurant, 1731 Connecticut Avenue NW (Dupont Circle Stop–Red line)
Join fellow alumni in celebrating the Lunar New Year (Year of the Dog). Those who attend will order and share lunch together. We hope to see you there!

2/8/06
The (TV) Producers
New York, NY (Pembroke Center Associates Council)
6:30 pm Reception, 7:00 pm Program, 229 west 97th Street, #7–E (between Broadway and Amsterdam)
Join the Pembroke Center Associates for drinks, appetizers and a lively talk with two successful media executives who started their journeys at Brown. Ann Cohen is a comedy writer and producer, who is currently the supervising producer of “Best Week Ever”on VH–1. Betsey West, a television executive with more than 25 years experience at CBS NEWS and ABC News, is currently the Development Director of Storyville Films. Cost: Free.

2/8/06
All Alumni Happy Hour with Washington & Lee University
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, DC)
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Cafe Saint–Ex, 1847 14th Street, NW
Please join fellow Brown alumni and Washington & Lee alumni for this All–Alumni Happy Hour. There will be $2 Yuenglin, $4 house red/white wine, and it’s a Jazz Happy Hour (not a live band). Cost: Free.

2/8/06 – 2/11/06
Career Week 2006
Providence, RI (Brown University Career Development Center and Alumni Relations Office)
Career Week offers 1100+ students the opportunity for career exploration and networking with over 150 alumni returning to campus to share their career experiences. Events include Career Conversations, Etiquette Dinner (seniors only), Welcome Breakfast, Networking Lunch and Closing Networking Reception. Cost: All events free except $10 charge for Etiquette Dinner.

2/9/06
Lunar New Year Dinner
New York, NY (Brown University Club in New York, Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance)
7:00 pm, The Mandarin Court, 61 Mott Street
Come and celebrate the Year of the Dog in New York! Savor a true Lunar New Year banquet featuring such dishes as minced dry oysters and scallops on lettuce leaves, lobster with ginger and scallions, filet mignon cubes with asparagus, two sausage fried rice wrapped in lotus leaves, pan–fried Buddha’s delight rolls and longevity noodles – a lunar tradition! Cost: $35pp, cash bar.

2/10/06
Brown vs. Cornell Basketball Night
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
6:00 pm Buffet Dinner, Pizzitola Center, Joukowsky Room (2nd Floor)
7:00 pm Game Time
Cost: $15/ ticket for club members, $17/ticket for non–club members. Price includes dinner and game ticket.

2/12/06
Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra: “The Romance of Ireland”
Featuring John O’Connor
Barnstable, MA (Brown Club of Cape Cod)
3:00 pm Concert, Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center
5:30 pm Optional Dinner, Hyannis Yacht Club, 490 Ocean Street
Cost: $25/pp concert ticket, $35/pp dinner (cod or chicken), $50/pp dinner (prime rib). Dinner includes salad, entree, coffee, dessert and tip.

2/12/06
Brown Club of Washington State Planning Meeting
Seattle, WA (Brown Club of Washington State)
4:00 pm, 8715 13th Avenue NW, Ballard/Crown Hill (80th/85th exit off I5, West on NW 85th St, right on 13th Ave NW)
Interested in more lectures by Brown professors? More or less happy hours? How about another summer BBQ? This is your chance to provide feedback and help plan the 2006 activities, events, and calendar of the Brown Club of Washington. The entire leadership team will be there so stop by, introduce yourself, and share your thoughts!

2/16/06
Lunar New Year of the Dog
Philadelphia, PA (Brown Club of Philadelphia)
6:00 pm, Joseph Poon’s, 1010 Cherry Street (parking garage at 11th and Race Streets)
Join fellow young alumni and young at heart at Joseph Poon’s new catering facility for a family style banquet. Vegetarian options available. Cost: $32pp plus tax and 18% tip.

2/16/06
“All Speaking is Public Speaking”
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
7:00 pm, Maddock Alumni Center, 38 Brown Street
Barbara Tannenbaum, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theater, Speech and Dance at Brown, will provide us with highlights from her popular course TA22: Persuasive Communication. Cost: $20 for club members, $25 for non–club members.

2/21/06
News from College Hill and Brown Athletics
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California, Brown Sports Foundation)
6:00 – 8:00 pm, The Pacific–Union Club, 1000 California Street
Join an evening of camaraderie and conversation on the latest from College Hill and Brown’s athletic programs with special guests Mike Goldberger, director of Athletics; Phil Estes, head coach, football; Todd Andrews ’83, vice president of Alumni Relations; and Steve King ’91, director of the Brown Sports Foundation. Cocktails and hors d ’oeuvres will be served. Cost: Free (special thanks to Richard Barker ’57, P’03, P ’05 and Ken Fitzsimmons ’68 for graciously hosting this event).

2/21/06
Rome in Naples
Naples, FL (Brown Club of Southwest Florida)
5:00 – 7:00 pm, Northern Trust Bank, 375 Fifth Avenue South (NW corner of 5th Avenue & 4th Street), Anchor Room (2nd floor)
Join fellow alumni when Vincent “Vinny” Buonanno ’66, P’95 gives his widely acclaimed presentation on “The Architecture of Rome.” Beer, wine, soft drinks and hors d’oeuvres to be served. Cost: Free.

2/22/06
News from College Hill and Brown Athletics
Los Angeles , CA (Brown Club of Southern CA, Brown Sports Foundation)
6:00 – 8:00 pm, 1660 Sam Remo Drive, Pacific Palisades
Join an evening of camaraderie and conversation on the latest from College Hill and Brown’s athletic programs – see 2/21 listing for special guests. Cocktails and hors d ’oeuvres will be served. Cost: Free (special thanks to Natalie ’86 and Peter Fair for graciously hosting this event).

2/22/06
Game Night: Young Alumni Potluck
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, DC)
7:30 pm, Potomac Plaza Terraces, 730 24th Street NW (Metro stop is Foggy Bottom)
Come join fellow alumni for an evening of fun and GAMES! Play Taboo or Arm Wrestling. If you have a favorite game, bring it along! Also bring your favorite dish or beverage for consumption. Cost: Free.

2/23/06
News from College Hill and Brown Athletics
San Diego, CA (Brown Alumni Club of San Diego, Brown Sports Foundation)
6:00 – 8:00 pm, 6977 Las Colinas, Rancho Santa Fe
Join an evening of camaraderie and conversation on the latest from College Hill and Brown’s athletic programs – see 2/21 listing for special guests. Cocktails and hors d ’oeuvres will be served. Cost: Free (special thanks to Kay ’83 and Bill ’82 Gurtin for graciously hosting this event).

2/24/06
Brown Men’s Basketball on the Road: Brown vs. Columbia
New York, NY (Brown Club in New York, Friends of Brown Basketball)
5:00 pm, Pre–game reception, Pertutti’s, 2888 Broadway (between 112th & 113th)
7:00 pm, Game, Dodge Physical Fitness Center, West 119th Street and Broadway
Join Friends of Brown Basketball President Russ Tyler ’71 for a pre–game reception with free appetizers & cash bar. We will have a private room in the back. Then take a short 10–minute walk to the Dodge Center for the game! Cost: Cash bar at reception; game tickets $10 reserved, $8 general admission.

2/24/05–3/5/06
Galápagos Islands Trip
Galápagos Islands (Brown Travelers)
This archipelago is one of the world’s great remaining natural areas, where you will have the unique opportunity for extraordinarily close encounters with sea lions, penguins, tortoises, fur seals and many kinds of seabirds. On the expedition ship Polaris. Brown Travelers offers the unique opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow alumni and the expertise, knowledge and companionship of Brown faculty. Brown Faculty: Terry Tullis, Professor of Geological Sciences. Cost: From approximately $3,650 plus air fare. Contact: Brown Travelers (401–863–9919).

2/26/06
Brown Alumni Night: Killing My Lobster Takes A Cruise
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern California)
6:00 pm: Meet for drinks, Treat Street Bar, 24th Street and Treat Street
7:00 pm: Show time, Brava Theater Center, 2789 24th Street (between York and Hampshire)
Killing My Lobster, a sketch comedy group founded by Brown grads in 1996, is currently hailed by the local press as the “hottest sketch comedy group in the Bay Area.” The troupe has created a wild new comedy show for the naughtically naughty. Tickets are discounted to Brown Alumni. More about the show. Cost: Brown Alums $10, General Tickets $15.

2/26/06
Monthly Book Club: “The Bone People” by Keri Hulme
Washington, D.C. (The Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, 6001 Corewood Lane, Bethesda
Winner of the Pegasus Prize, The Bone Peopleis quite a first novel. The ending is revealed at its mysterious beginning. Hulme shifts narrative points of view to build a gripping account of violence, love, death, magic, and redemption. A silverhaired, mute, abused orphan, a laborer heavy with sustained loss, and a brilliant introspective recluse discover after enormous struggle through injury and illness what it means to lose and then regain a family. Cost: ~$7 to cover cost of dinner.

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1/4/06
First Time Homebuyer Seminar
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, DC)
7:00 pm , 2701 12th St. NE , Washington, DC
Join Yaniv Gelnik ’03 for a session on first time home buying, real estate investment and careers in real estate. The session will be held at Yaniv’s offices at 2701 12th St. NE, just a few blocks from the Rhode Island Ave. Metro Station. Dinner will be served. Cost: Free.

1/5/06
Holiday Party
Portland, Oregon (Brown Club of Oregon)
7:00 pm, home of Harris Matarazzo ’79, 2133 SW Vista Avenue
Alumni, current Brown students home for the holidays, and our recent early admits: join together for this gathering! This year we will have two fascinating presentations (as well as Harris’s terrific food): Teddy “Cave Dog” Keizer ’94 on his recent “50 KM in 50 States” trip and Emily Lindsey ’02 on Antarctica. Cost: Free.

1/6/06
Holiday Party
Boca Raton, FL (Brown Club of Palm Beach County)
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, 2379 N.W. 59th Street
Celebrate the New Year with friends and fellow Brown alumni. Pianist Justin Bachorik ’06 will be providing musical entertainment. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

1/12/06
An Evening with the Chattertocks
Baltimore, MD (Brown Club of Greater Baltimore)
7:00 – 9:00 pm, Maryland Club, 1 East Eager St. (parking lot off Charles Street just before Eager).
Please join the BCGB in welcoming the Chattertocks, currently one of the most recognized female a capella groups in the country, to a performance at the historic Maryland Club in Mt. Vernon. Cost: $10/pp through Jan. 5, $15/pp at the door; $5 for students 18 & under.

1/14/06
Chattertocks in Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC (Brown Club of Washington, DC)
7:00 pm, SCI Chancellor Building, 501 2nd Steet NE
Please join the Brown Club of Washington, D.C. in welcoming the Chattertocks, Brown’s nationally recognized female a capella group, to our area. Light refreshments will be served following the concert. Cost: Free. Donations to the group are welcome.

1/15/06
Volunteer at Rosie’s Place
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston)
11:00 am – 1:30 pm, Rosie’s Place, 889 Harrison Avenue, Roxbury
Come volunteer with your fellow alumni at Rosie’s Place in Boston. Rosie’s Place is a sanctuary for poor and homeless women. Space is limited, so if you are interested in participating, please RSVP as noted. Cost: Free.

1/15/06
Cocktail Party with the Chattertocks
Rumson, NJ (Brown Club of Central New Jersey)
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, at the home of Mark Aikins ’81, Rumson
Join alumni and other friends for an early evening reception with the Chattertocks, currently one of the most recognized female a cappella groups in the country. Cost: $5 young alumni (’01 – ’05), $15 club members, $20 non–club members.

1/18/06
”Monies in Your Twenties” with Tom Gardner ’90, Co–Founder, Motley Fool Inc.
Washington, D.C. (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, Carnegie Endowment for Peace, 1779 Mass. Ave, NW
Let’s call it a walking tour of consumer finance in America. Tom will try to cover ground relevant to everyone, ranging from eliminating credit card debt to making a smart mutual fund investment and buying your first stock. Questions welcome throughout the talk. Trivia and prizes too! Food and drink included. Cost: Free to club members, $5 for non–club members.

1/19/06
Young Alumni Pub Night
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Wickenden Pub, 320 Wickenden Street
Informal and open to any alumni looking to hang out and meet new people.

1/20/06
Brown Women’s Gymnastics Meet at DU
Denver, CO (Rocky Mountain Brown Club)
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Pizza & Sips, Sturm Hall, Room 286
7:30 pm, Gymnastics Meet: Brown vs DU, Hamilton Gym
Gene Kay ’59 has graciously arranged and underwritten this event for the RMBC. Cost: Pizza, wine and soft drinks: $10, Gymnastics meet: $9. Tickets can be bought at the door: bring your kids!

1/21/06
A Winter Party featuring the Chattertocks
Stamford, CT (Brown Club of Fairfield County)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2810 Long Ridge Road
The Chattertocks date back to 1951 and are one of Brown’s leading female a cappella groups. Cost: $5.00 per Club member, $10 non–members.

1/21/06
New Year’s Sushi Party
Tokyo, Japan (Brown University Club of Japan)
12:00 pm– 4:00 pm, Home of Judith Herd, Den–enchofu, Tokyo
Judy Herd (PhD ’87) will be hosting a New Year’s sushi party for us at her home. Cost: Free.

1/22/06
Monthly Book Club: “Wicked” by Gregory Maguire
Washington, D.C. (Brown Club of Washington, D.C.)
6:00 pm, 3001 Veazey Terrace NW, #1019 (one block from the Van Ness metro stop)
Join fellow alumni for a lively and informal discussion of this month’s book club choice, “Wicked”. Please feel free to bring a copy of a book that you might want to suggest for future readings. Books may be purchased at a 20% discount at the Politics and Prose Bookstore, 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW. Tell them you are from the Brown University Alumni Association book group. Dinner will be provided. Cost: $7/pp to cover cost of dinner.

1/23/06
Brown Club of Rhode Island Open House with the Chattertocks
Providence, RI (Brown Club of Rhode Island)
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, Brown Club of Rhode Island, Cushing Street at Brook Street
Please join the club for cocktails, dinner and an open board meeting, with entertainment provided by the Chattertocks. Cost: Cocktails and entertainment are free; dinner: $15 for BCRI members, $20 non–members.

1/23/06
Brown Attacks Mars! Recent Results from the Red Planet
Featuring James W. Head III ’69 PhD, Professor of Geological Sciences
Chicago, IL (Brown Club of Chicago)
5:30 – 6:30 pm: Hors d’oeuvres/non–alcoholic drinks, University Center, 525 South State Street
6:30 – 7:30 pm: Presentation followed by Q&A
A “Meeting of the Minds” Seminar
Multiple spacecraft are currently in orbit and on the surface of Mars and more are on the way. Professor Head will speak about the key roles that Brown students, staff and alumni play in this groundbreaking exploration and share exciting images and scientific evidence for tropical mountain glaciers, tornados, ancient lakes and oceans and polar ice deposits on Mars. Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door for ’05–’06 club members; $20 in advance, $25 at the door for guests and non–club members.

1/25/06
January Gift Exchange & Young Alumni Belated Holiday Potluck
Washington, D.C. (Brown Club of Washington, DC)
7:00 pm, 428 11th Street, SE, Metro Stop is Eastern Market
This holiday gift exchange (bring a gift to swap) and potluck will be hosted by Annie Wright ’04 at her home in SE. If your middle name begins A–L, bring a main dish, and if your middle name begins with M–Z bring a drink, dessert, or side–dish. Directions: From the Metro, walk down Pennsylvania Avenue (away from the Capitol); left on 11th Street; 428 is the 4th house on the street – peachy–pink with wrought iron steps and railing.

1/26/06
Out to Lunch Bunch
Naples, FL (Brown University Club of Southwest Florida)
12:30 pm, Turner’s Lobster House, 909 South Tenth Street
Meet fellow alumni on the fourth Thursday of each month during the season. Al fresco dining if weather allows. See menu.

1/26/06
Lunar New Year Banquet
Boston, MA (Brown Club of Boston, Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance)
6:00 pm, Chau Chau City Restaurant, 83 Essex St., Boston
To celebrate the Year of the Dog, which is supposed to be a really good year, there will be a 10 course banquet–style meal for alumni, friends and family. Free parking adjacent to restaurant (wow!) or Orange Line – Chinatown stop. Cost: $40 pp, cash bar.

1/28/06
Social Hour at AIA
Washington, DC (Association of Class Leaders & Brown Club of Washington, DC)
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Avenue, NW
Following a special training workshop for class leaders in the mid–Atlantic region, the Association of Class Leaders (ACL) and the Brown Club of DC will co–host a social hour for workshop attendees AND all local alumni. Cost: Social hour is free (hors d’ouevres, cash bar).

1/31/06
Lunar New Year Dinner
San Francisco, CA (Brown Alumni Association of Northern CA, Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance)
7:00 pm, R&G Lounge, 631 Kearny Street (at Commercial Street)
Celebrate the Year of the Dog with old friends and new pals over a delicious 10 course banquet–style Chinese meal for alumni, friends and family. Free parking adjacent to restaurant (2 hour validation). Cost: $41/pp (includes tax, tips & soft drinks); cash bar.

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