1/8/07
“Boldly Brown” Celebration
With President Ruth Simmons and Prof. Stephen Houston
Los Angeles, CA
6:00 pm, Ancient American Writing: Breaking the Code
7:00 pm, Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
8:00 pm, Moving Boldly Forward
Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard [map]
Join alumni, parents and friends to celebrate the momentum of the Campaign for Academic Enrichment. Festivities begin with a faculty colloquium presented by Professor Houston, continue with beverages and light fare, and conclude with remarks from President Simmons and dessert. See full details (pdf).
Cost: Free.
RSVP: By January 3, complete the RSVP form (pdf) and fax to 401 709-6833 or send the equivalent information via e-mail to Campaign_Events@Brown.edu.
Photos: See the gallery.
Date: Thursday, January 18, 2007
Time: Happy hour starts at 8:00pm. The Derbies will perform at 9:30pm.
Location: Kay ‘n Daves, 10543 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 [map]
Description: Come enjoy our first happy hour event of the new year, featuring the touring Brown Derbies. Cost includes heavy appetizers. There will be a cash bar. All former Derbies are invited to sing a song with the group! Advance registration online ends Wednesday, January 17th at 5:00pm.
Cost: $10 in advance for Brown Club of Southern California members (join here). $15 for non-members in advance or for anyone at the door.
Purchase: This event is completed.
Questions: Contact Rachel Hochheiser or post in the forum thread (you may need to register first).
Photos: See the gallery.
Date: Saturday, January 20, 2007
Time: 10:20am-2:00pm (Meet group at the Entrance Pavillion at 10:20am)
Location: The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108 [map]
Description: We return to the Huntington, one of our favorite venues in the Pasadena area, for their superb tea, a short walk across the grounds, and a docent tour of the new Erburu Gallery. The Huntington’s distinguished collection of 18th and 19th century European masterpieces is currently assembled in this one beautiful space while the Huntington Residence/Gallery is closed for restoration. The display includes portraits by Reynolds and Romney, landscapes by Constable and Turner, and key elements of their British sculpture and French art collections.
Cost: $43.00 includes brunch, tax & tip, admission and tour. Parking free. Pay by cash or check at door, but once reservation is made you will need to make payment, even if you cannot attend, as event is pre-paid.
RSVP: Required to Gay Parrish (323-936-0716). Space limited to 20 for tea (more for tour), guests welcome.
Questions: Contact Gay Parrish or post in the forum thread (you may need to register first).
Photos: See the gallery.
