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Veranda Magazine Great House at Historic Greystone Estate

Greystone

Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Arrive at 2:00. Timed group entry to Mansion at 2:30. No-host post-tour socializing at on-grounds Café and wine bar operated by Lawry’s Restaurant.

Location: Greystone Estate, 905 Loma Vista Drive in Beverly Hills. The Estate is North of Sunset on the Northwest corner of Doheny Road and Loma Vista Drive, enter grounds on Loma Vista and drive up the hill. Parking is free. Allow time to park and walk down the hill to the Mansion. A shuttle is also available between the upper parking and the lower Mansion area. If you are early, enjoy the gardens or meet informally at the Café in the Mansion courtyard. Wear flat shoes. This tour includes walking and stairs.

Description: In partnership with the City of Beverly Hills and the Friends of Greystone, Veranda Magazine is sponsoring this California Show House featuring top interior and landscape designers. Tours are offered to the public November 1 - 16th.

BrownSoCal is inviting Brown Alums and members from other clubs via the Ivy League Association of Southern California (ILASC) to join us in visiting Greystone.

Arrive at 2:00 to walk through the gardens and gather for group entry to Show House at 2:30. No-host socializing with Brown and other Ivy Alums at Café after tour.

Cost: $33 for group admission including parking. Advance reservation required.

Purchase: This event is completed.

Questions: To Gay Parrish: (323) 936-0716, glpsails@aol.com.

Dean Edward J. Wing

Dean Edward J. Wing

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2008

Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Location: The Fowler Museum at UCLA

Cost: Free!

Description: Do not miss this exciting event hosted by the Alpert Medical School and the Brown Club of Southern California.

Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences at Brown’s Alpert Medical School Edward J. Wing, M.D. will be in Los Angeles to speak about “Changing the World: The Story of Global Health at Brown”

Join Dean Wing for a comprehensive presentation, which will include a reception, lecture and discussion. Dean Wing will speak about the Division of Biology and Medicine, its unique strengths as well as future direction. Global health highlights include his personal experiences in Kenya as a physician, researcher and teacher. Learn more about Brown’s international initiatives including The Population and Training Center, The Fogerty AIDS International Training and research Program, and The Adopt-A-Doctor Program as well as the students and faculty that make a difference in the world.

RSVP: By November 10, 2008 to AlpertMedical_Events@brown.edu or 401-863-6030.

Questions: Contact Bethany Solomon, Director of Alumni and Parent Programs: Bethany_Solomon@brown.edu, 401-863-1635 or Elena Gerli: Elena.gerli@alumni.brown.edu.

gaLA BRUno

gaLA BRUno

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2008

Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Cost: A BCSC membership! (See below.)

Description: The Brown Club of Southern California presents the first annual gaLA BRUno: A Members Garden Affair in Bel Air hosted by Tammy ‘72, Richard P’08 and Michael ‘08 Morgenstern and sponsored by (oops) Wines.

  • Reconnect with Brown friends and make new ones!
  • Enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres and cool beverages alfresco on a beautiful socal fall day.
  • There will be an exciting raffle for a Hawaiian vacation, scrumptious dinner-for-2 packages (yum!) and other super surprises.
  • Plus, come get the insider’s update of all things Brown from recent grad and host Michael Morgenstern ‘08.
  • There is no charge to attend this special event. However, it is required that you be a member of the Brown Club of Southern California for 2009.
    • Current members please renew now for 2009!
    • If you are not already a member of Brown SoCal, join now and get the remainder of 2008 as an added bonus with your 2009 Membership.
  • There is a limit of one guest per member for this adults-only wine and beer event.
  • NB: Event details will be given out upon signing up for membership.

Questions: Please e-mail Brooke at president2@brownsocal.org or post in the forum (you may need to register first).

Terra Cotta Warriors at the Bowers Museum

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008

Time: Lunch @ 11:30am, audio tour @ 1:00pm

Location: Bowers Museum, 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714 567-3600)

Cost: $30.00 for scheduled group Museum Admission and audio tour, plus lunch on your own. Parking is now $4.00. You don’t need to be a member of the Women’s Committee to enjoy our events. Pay by cash or check at the event. Once you RSVP, we may need to charge you for your ticket whether or not you attend, unless we can find a replacement for your reservation.

Description: The Women’s Committee of the Brown Club of Southern California invites you to join us at the Bowers Museum for their special exhibit, The Terra Cotta Warriors Guardians of China’s First Emperors.

We will start with lunch at 11:30am at the Tangata Restaurant, located in the Bowers Mission style courtyard. The restaurant serves California cuisine colored with Patina Group Joachim Splichal’s award-winning French signature style. Menu features appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees, as well as homemade desserts. Prices range from around $8 to $15.

Our scheduled time to start our self-directed audio tours is 1:00pm. We will have your admission tickets available at lunch.

RSVP: Please RSVP by Monday, September 29; space is limited to 20, so RSVP EARLY! Gay Parrish: 323 936-0716, glpsails@aol.com, or Carol Lemlein: 310 450-3741, lemlein@aol.com.

OC Flyers vs Long Beach Armada

Date: Saturday, August 30, 2008

Time: 7:05 pm

Location: Goodwin Field at Cal State Fullerton Campus

Description: It’s Ivy League Night at the OC Flyers! Flyers Owners, Bob Young (Brown, ‘70) and Harris Tulchin (Cornell, ‘74) invite all Ivy League alumni, family and friends to join them for a summer night at the ballpark. All evening, fun and exciting in-game experiences will be based around the Ivy League, including trivia and on-field opportunities.

How: Tickets are $6. To purchase, complete the order form and fax to 714-447-9328.

L.A. Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves

Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Time: 7:10pm

Location: Dodger Stadium [map]

Description: Batter up! Come out for an evening of fun and alums as BCSC continues its mid-summer tradition of a game at Chavez Ravine. This year, we’ll catch Joe Torre’s Dodgers hosting the always-competitive Braves.

Picking up tickets for the 7:10p game
  • 6:00p-7:20p: Meet Brooke Dammkoehler and Rich Brest outside the stadium. We’ll set up camp at the right-field gate in front of the Jackie Robinson portrait near the intersection of Parking lots G and J (same spot as last year—make sure you’re in the right spot, there’s a Jackie Robinson poster on the 3rd base side, too). If you have trouble spotting us, call Brooke at 310-994-4472 or Rich at 847-721-3264.
  • 7:20p-onward: Please call us on our cellphones to arrange pickup of your tix.
  • This may sound obvious, but please leave early to allow for extra traffic. If you already know you won’t be at the game by 7:20, or need to make special arrangements ahead of gameday, please let Brooke know at brooked@mindspring.com.

Prices: $30 for BCSC members and their guests; $35 for non-members and their guests. (As in prior years, tickets will go fast. Purchase now to reserve a seat. Note that the face value for these tix is $50 each, so this is a great deal. Field box seats along 1st base line. Family-friendly event.)

Purchase: This event is completed.

Questions: Please e-mail Rich or Brooke or post in the forum. You may need to register first.

Cal Phil “America the Beautiful”

Date: Sunday, June 29th, 2008

Time: 2:00pm

Location: Disney Hall

Description: Join fellow Alums as the Cal Phil opens its summer season at the architecturally and acoustically renowned Disney Hall with “America the Beautiful” on Sunday, June 29th.

Featured artists include pianist Norman Krieger – applauded by the New York Times for his “lovely, velvety touch” – in a performance of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue – and James Tormé, son of legendary performer, Mel Tormé, presenting his father’s rarely performed but critically acclaimed California Suite for singer, jazz trio and orchestra.

‘Stops’ on Cal Phil’s “America the Beautiful” tour include: George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, with world renowned pianist Norman Krieger; Grand Canyon Suite by Ferde Grofe; excerpts from the Tony and Academy Award winning musical Chicago by John Kander and Fred Ebb, as well as a swinging rendition of the team’s New York, New York (sorry, Liza not included); Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring; and California Suite by Mel Tormé, featuring the renowned jazz vocalist’s son, James Tormé. “My father wrote California Suite, in part, as an answer to Manhattan Tower, Gordon Jenkins’ work celebrating the East Coast,” says James Tormé. “It’s a truly masterful musical tribute to the great Golden State as it was then, with orange groves and bean fields as far as the eyes could see. And no traffic…” Gee, imagine that—no traffic!

This a great family friendly event to celebrate the 4th of July and to experience outstanding music celebrating our nation’s musical heritage.

Prices: $30 for BCSC members and their guests; $35 for non-members and their guests.

Purchase: This event is completed.

Professor Brad Marston: The Quantum Mechanics of Global Warming

Date: Saturday, June 28, 2008

Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm (please note the time change)

Location:At the home of Steve Glenn ’87. Directions will be provided to ticket purchasers.

Cost: $10/Members; $15/NonMembers

Description: Join fellow Brown alumni and friends in Southern California for a special program with Physics Professor Brad Marston entitled “The Quantum Mechanics of Global Warming.” Quantum mechanics plays a crucial, albeit often overlooked, role in determining the Earth’s climate.  Feynman’s famous two-slit interference experiment gives us the key to understanding climate.  I use this understanding to present a simple physical picture of what will happen to the Earth as the concentrations of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide continue to increase.

Professor Marston joined the Brown Physics Department in 1991. A graduate of Caltech, he received his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 1989. He has done postdoctoral work at Cornell University and was a visiting scientist at the Institute for Theoretical Physics at UC Santa Barbara. Prof. Marston is an Alfred P. Sloan Fellow and a recipient of a National Young Investigator Award from the National Science Foundation.

Steve Glenn’s prefabricated LivingHome was the first home to be certified LEED Platinum and the only home to win the AIA’s top sustainability award in 2007.

Purchase: This event is completed.

Questions: Contact Sam Karp ’96 at skkarp@gmail.com.

James Naughton ‘68

Date: Sunday, April 13, 2008 (also Thurs, Fri & Sat, April 10, 11 & 12)

Time: 7:00pm

Location: OCPAC - The Orange County Performing Arts Center, The Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Directions: For visitors to René and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and Samueli Theater, we recommend parking in the Plaza Tower Parking Structure, which is across Park Center Drive from the Westin South Coast Plaza and directly behind the concert hall and South Coast Repertory.

Description: This will be a “cabaret style” performance in a smaller theater, with tables that seat 4 and beverage service. Order tickets directly from the box office and then RSVP to lemlein@aol.com to let us know you are coming. An informal, no host, desserts and drinks gathering with James is planned at Leatherbys on site at OCPAC after the performance.

James Naughton is the winner of not one but two Tony Awards: for City of Angels in 1990 and Chicago in 1997. Don'’t expect too many Broadway tunes from this suave crooner, though: Away from the theatrical stage, Naughton prefers to focus on other styles, ranging from pop standards to jazz. Of late, he’’s been delving into songs made famous by a wide ranging roster of artists, among them Frank Sinatra, Randy Newman, Billy Eckstine, Duke Ellington, and Tom Waits. But the stage experience shines through: His numbers become miniature dramas, artistic monologues sung with old style “cool”.

Cost: Regular box office ticket prices of $62, plus fees and parking. Leatherbys will be cash bar & desserts.

To Purchase: Call the OPAC Box Office at 714-556-2787 or order online at http://www.ocpac.org/. Then RSVP to Carol Lemlein, Co-Chair of the Women’s Committee to let us know you are coming, lemlein@aol.com.

Brown Derby Day at the Races

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Brown Derby Day at the Races!
(Horses+Lunch+Kids Area+Microbrew+KROQ concert+Stable Tour! Acapella not included.)

Date: Saturday, April 5, 2008

Time: Gates open at 10am. Buffet lunch served 12-2pm. Microbrew 10am-4pm.

Seabiscuit Tram Tour 8:30am and 9:45am. Come for part or all – just come on down!

Location: Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA - directions

Description: Spend a fantastic day at the famous Santa Anita race track.

This special day features not only the excitement of live horse racing but also a fun-filled kids play area, KROQ Microbrew Festival, free KROQ live broadcasted concert, and Seabiscuit tour of the grounds. Your ticket includes:

  • General Admission to the park ($5 value)
  • VIP parking pass ($6 value)
  • Full BBQ buffet lunch (menu below; it’s very yummy; $15 value)
  • Free race book program ($2.25 value)
  • Free Derby Day T-shirt ($10 value)
  • Taxes and gratuity ($5 value)
  • Kids playground (pony rides are an addl fee)
  • KROQ-sponsored live broadcasted concert
  • KROQ-sponsored Microbrew Festival featuring over 20 local microbreweries (drinks addl fee)
  • Seabiscuit Tram Tour of everything from the stables to the actual horse actor (see below)
  • Private BBQ area for your bestest Brown buddies
  • Spectacular views of the magnificent San Gabriel Mountains (priceless)

Seabiscuit Tram Tour: Board the Seabiscuit Tram at Clockers Corner and take a tour of the stable area, receiving barn and paddock gardens. See Seabiscuit’s original stall and barn, areas used during the filming of the movie Seabiscuit, the jockeys room, silks room, saddling paddock and walking ring with its topiaries and statuary. Meet the equine star of Seabiscuit, Fighting Furrari, who played the primary role in the film. See the carriage horses in their home under the grandstand. Truly a unique experience you will not soon forget. Tours depart at 8:30 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.

Cost: This event is completed.

Contact: Anthony Cheng ’95 – ant@antcheng.com

More information: Please see the forum discussion or following link for more information: Derby Day website

Meeting of the Minds: Elizabeth Brainerd

Date: Sunday, March 9, 2008
Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm
Location: The Fowler Museum at UCLA [map]
Description: Please join us for a Meeting of the Minds event. Elizabeth L Brainerd, PhD, Professor of Medical Science will be presenting her recent findings in a talk entitled, “Using 3D X-ray Video to Visualize Bones and Joints in Motion.”

Brown University researchers are creating a technology that will allow doctors and scientists to do the seemingly impossible: see inside living humans and animals and watch their bones move in 3-D as they run, fly, jump, swim and slither. This high-resolution, high-speed imaging system will contribute to better treatments for knee, shoulder, writs and back injuries and help scientists understand the evolution of complex movements, from the flight of birds to the leap of frogs. “This will be like having X-ray vision - you’ll be able to see through skin and muscle and watch a skeleton move in 3-D,” said Elizabeth Brainerd, the Brown University biology professor overseeing development of the new system. “Imagine animated X-ray movies of flying bats or flexing knees. It’s very cool technology that is also important from a biomedical standpoint.” This groundbreaking project began with research seed funding from Brown’s Office of the Vice President for Research and is currently supported by the National Science Foundation and the W.M. Keck Foundation.

A reception with refreshments will follow Dr. Brainerd’s presentation.
Price: $15/person ($10/person for classes ‘03-’07)
Purchase: This event is completed.

12th Annual Ivy League Ski Weekend

Description: Join fellow Ivy League and Seven Sisters alumni for a fun-filled, ski weekend at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort. Every year is a sellout, so sign up early as space is limited. The fun starts with the bus ride up, continues with a reception Friday night and with the skiing through the rest of the weekend.

Any level of skiing, snowboarding, or cross country skiing is welcome. Accommodations are at the St Anton Condominiums, a short walk to the lifts. Four(4) to seven(7) persons per condo. (Private rooms for 2 may be requested and are subject to availability.) All units have full kitchen facilities.

The per person price includes chartered bus transportation to & from Mammoth, accommodations, snacks, movies on the bus and a reception for the entire group in one of the condos. It does not include lift tickets or equipment rental. Equipment rentals and lift tickets are available at the lifts at Canyon Lodge.

When: Friday, February 8, 2008 - Sunday, February 10, 2008. Bus leaves at 1:00pm SHARP (please arrive by 12:30 pm) and returns Sunday, around 10:30pm

Where: St Anton Condominiums, Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort

Cost: $250.00 per person. First come, first served. Reservations are confirmed only upon full payment.

Parking: Chartered bus pick up location is at the Van Nuys Fly Away and in West LA. Parking is available for a nominial cost.

RSVP & payment: Due by Wednesday, January 9, 2008, unless sold out beforehand. To RSVP and pay, please contact Leslie Tanaka (leslie.tanaka@gmail.com).

Note: Prior to January 9th, cancellations, substitution and refunds are at the discretion of the event organizer. After January 9th, no cancellations will be honored unless a replacement is obtained. All cancellation refunds are subject to a $25.00 minimum cancellation fee.

Questions: For more information, contact: Lisa Laird at lisa_laird2000@yahoo.com or Leslie Tanaka at leslie.tanaka@gmail.com.

BrownSoCal Presents: Richard V. Campagna

*** CANCELED ***

Date: Saturday, February 2, 2008
Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: Cafe Tropicalia, Los Feliz
Description: BrownSoCal presents Richard V. Campagna, Brown ‘72, J.D., M.A., Ph.D. on Libertarianism, Existential Optimism and The Iowa Caucuses.

Richard Campagna, ‘72, is a multi-lingual, multi-disciplinary professional who has a long record of community service, political activism, legal and psychological consultation and pedagogy. His non-traditional approach to personal, professional and political discourse and achievement is best described as “optimistic existentialism” with a libertarian twist. Campagna is the author of numerous books, scholarly articles and monographs and will soon release his next book: “Existentialism and Personal, Professional and Political Freedom.” He has visited 199 countries and has his sights set on Andorra and Zanzibar for 2008. Campagna, who currently resides in Iowa City, ran for Lt. Governor of Iowa in 2002 and for Vice President of The United States in 2004, as a Libertarian. Richard will also talk about his current book, “The Optimistic Existentialist,” which he will be prepared to autograph and sell (purchase optional, of course). He will have give-aways for all attendees, whether one buys a book or not.

Space for this event is limited. If you would like to reserve space now, you will have priority in purchasing tickets. Reservations are not an obligation to purchase tickets. Please email Elena Gerli at elena.gerli@alumni.brown.edu for reservations.
Price: $20 for members, $35 for non-members
Purchase: Please contact Elena Gerli at elena.gerli@alumni.brown.edu

Women’s Committee ­Winter Event

Date: Saturday, January 19, 2008 ­
Time: 10:45 am to 1:30 pm
Description: Insider Tour of Historic Greystone Estate in Beverly Hills. Guests welcome. Please note: this tour includes significant walking, hills and stair climbing.
Cost: $20 includes Ranger tour, parking and picnic lunch buffet.
Location: 905 Loma Vista Boulevard, Beverly Hills 90210; Corner of Doheny Road and Loma Vista (enter Loma Vista Gate); http://www.greystonemansion.org
RSVP: By Tuesday, January 15. No admission to the Mansion unless your name is on our guest list. RSVP and mail check to Gay Parrish, 323-936-0716, GLPsails@aol.com, 988 Stearns Drive #2, LA, CA 90048. Make check payable to: The Women’s Committee of the Brown Club. Please note that once you make a reservation we may need payment even if you cannot attend, unless we can re-utilize your reservation.
Directions: (See MapQuest for freeway directions.) East or West on Sunset Boulevard to light at Foothill Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Turn North on Foothill which curves to the right and becomes Doheny Road. Go through several stop signs to stop at Doheny Road and Loma Vista (the Greystone Wall and Gatehouse will be on your left). Turn North (left) on Loma Vista and go about 1/2 block to the Loma Vista gate to Greystone Park on your left. Turn left and follow the drive up to the parking lot at the top of the hill. Park in lot and take the path and stairs on the South side of the lot back down the hill to the Mansion. There is also some handicapped parking on the Mansion level. Let Gay know if you need this accommodation.

LivingHome Tour

Date: Saturday, December 8, 2007
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Santa Monica, exact location will be e-mailed to attendees during the week of the event.
Cost: $10 for members and their guests, $15 for non-members and their guests
Description: Come tour the ultra-green, ultra-modern LivingHome designed by world renown architect Ray Kappe and developed by fellow Brown alumnus Steve Glenn. The LivingHome is the first LEED Platinum certified home in the nation (translation: it’s as green as it gets). Located in Santa Monica, this deluxe prefab home was assembled in just 8 hours and features environmentally friendly materials and design. Check out more details at www.LivingHomes.net.
Purchase: This event is completed.
Questions: For questions, please contact Anthony Cheng at ant@antcheng.com or (626) 354-8353.

Wine Tasting At The San Antonio Winery

Date: Saturday, August 25, 2007
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: San Antonio Winery, 737 Lamar Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031 [map]
Cost: $30 for members and their guests, $35 for non-members and their guests, $20 non-alcoholic option.
Description: Private tour and wine tasting mixer at the Historical San Antonio Winery. Come experience a unique part of Angelino history with your fellow Brunonians. Admission includes private tour, wine tasting, and hors d’oeuvres. Non-alcoholic option available.
Purchase: This event is completed.
Questions: Post in the forum. You may need to register first.

The Go Game: The Menace In Venice

Date: Sunday, August 19, 2007
Time: 1:00-5:00 PM
Location: Venice Beach
Cost: $20
Description:
This fun-filled event enjoyed in previous years by several BCSC members is back! The Go Game is an all-out urban adventure game, a technology-fueled, reality-based experience that encourages hard play and a keen eye for the weird, the beautiful, or the faintly out-of-the-ordinary. The “rule book” is reality, the “board” is Venice, and the “pieces” are the players—you and your team. For more details visit their site.
Registration: The fee is $20. To register, fill out this form, and select team Whiskey Tango Foxtrot from the dropdown menu. The team size is capped at 8, so act quickly! Once you’ve registered, please send an e-mail to Vishal so we can organize ourselves for victory!
Questions: E-mail Vishal or post in the forum (you may need to register first).
Photos: Check the gallery.

Santa Monica Walking Tour

Date: Saturday, August 4, 2007
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Cost: $8 for members and their guests; $11 for non-members and their guests; plus lunch
Description: Join other Brown Alums for a walking tour of downtown Santa Monica presented by the Santa Monica Conservancy. In two hours and six blocks, you will discover more than 130 years of Santa Monica history from its Wild West frontier beginnings to the urban beach community of today. Starting from the 1875 Rapp Saloon, the route includes many landmarks and concludes at the 2003 NRDC building. We’ll have lunch together after the tour, place TBA.
RSVP: Requested by July 31 to Carol Lemlein, ‘67 at lemlein@aol.com
Purchase: Nearly sold out. Please contact Carol regarding availability.
Questions: E-mail Carol Lemlein, ‘67 at lemlein@aol.com or post in the forum.

L.A. Dodgers vs N.Y. Mets

Final Details:
6:30p-7:20p: Meet Brooke Dammkoehler and Rich Brest outside the stadium. We’ll set up camp on the 1st base side in front of the Jackie Robinson portrait and Dodger store near Parking lot G. (Make sure you’re in the right place, there’s a Jackie Robinson poster on the 3rd base side, too). We’ll be wearing Brown caps with nametags. If you have trouble spotting us, call Brooke at 310-994-4472 or Rich at 847-721-3264.
7:20p-onward: Please call us on our cellphones to arrange pickup of your tix.
Restating the obvious: please leave early to allow for extra traffic. Since the Mets are a popular team, attendance is expected to be high. If you already know you won’t be at the game by 7:20, or need to make special arrangements ahead of gameday, please let Brooke know at brooked@mindspring.com.
A quick heads-up: In case you haven¹t been to Dodgers Stadium yet this season, you can no longer choose your parking lot. The Dodgers parking personnel guide you to a lot based on when you enter.

Date: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Time: 7:10pm
Location: Dodger Stadium [map]
Cost: $25/ticket for members and their guests; $30/ticket for non-members and their guests
Description: A repeat of one of our most popular events from last year! Join your fellow Brown alums for a night of baseball, beers, cheers & jeers, as the Dodgers take on the Mets. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones—we have special sections reserved for our group.
Purchase: SOLD OUT!
Questions: Call Brooke Dammkoehler at 310-994-4472 or post in the forum. You may need to register first.

OC Flyers vs Yuma Scorpions

Date: Saturday, June 23, 2007
Time: 5:05pm
Cost: $9 per person, to be held at will call.
Location: Goodwin Field, Cal State Fullerton, 800 North State College Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92831 [map]
Description: Join us for an afternoon of minor league baseball fun with other Ivy alums. It’s a double header, and you’re invited for one or both games. First game starts at 5:05 p.m.; second game starts at 7:45 p.m.  The OC Flyers are co-owned by Bob Young, Exec VP of the BCSC—you better believe we’ll have a blast and get VIP treatment! Also, it’s free t-shirt night, so you’ll go home with your very own OC Flyers gear!
Purchase: Print and mail/fax this order form.
Questions: E-mail Bob Young (vp@brownsocal.org) or post in the forum.  You may need to register first.
Photos: See the gallery.

Brown Club Recruitment Event

Date: Saturday, May 26, 2007
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: The Ratty [map]
Description: Are you going back to Brown for Commencement? We need about a dozen Brown Club members to come out and meet the graduating seniors who are moving to So Cal. This is a joint event with the NYC Brown Club.
Questions: Please e-mail Elena Gerli (president@brownsocal.org) to coordinate.

Brown Women At The Balboa Bay Club

Date: Saturday, May 5, 2007
Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Balboa Bay Club, 1221 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663 [map]
Description: The Brown Club of Southern California Women’s Committee is invited to lunch at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach by the gracious and incomparable June Kawamura ‘46. Lunch is hosted by June and her family, but you must be a member of the Women’s Committee to attend. Women’s Committee membership is $25, and you may pay at the event after RSVP if you are not already a member.
RSVP: To Diane Heller, ‘78 by e-mail (info@dianimation.com).
Questions: Post in the forum. You may need to register first.

BCSC Board Meeting @ Stone Fire Pizza

Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Stone Fire Pizza, 829 N La Cienega, Los Angeles, CA 90069 [map]
Description: Our monthly board meeting.
RSVP: To Elena Gerli (president@brownsocal.org)

Young Alumni Will Rogers State Park Hike

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2007
Time: 10:00am
Location: Will Rogers State Park [map]. Meet at the Visitor Center next to the ranch house.
Description: Celebrate the return of spring by joining the Brown Young Alumni for a day hike and picnic at the historic Will Rogers State Park. We will work up an appetite by hiking the “Inspiration Loop Trail”, returning to the park grounds for snacks. Enjoy the company of your Brown Alumni with beautiful views of the West side and the Pacific. All alumni are welcome. Brings lunch and plenty of water and sunscreen! Trail mix/light snacks provided.
RSVP: To Ven Abboy (youngalumni@brownsocal.org) by April 25th.
Questions: Post in the forum.  You may need to register first.

Young Alumni Happy Hour @ Stone Fire Pizza

Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Stone Fire Pizza, 829 N La Cienega, Los Angeles, CA 90069 [map]
Description: All young alumni (1995-2006) are invited to enjoy free pizza and half-price drinks at this West Side pizza joint. No RSVP required, just show up and mingle. The BCSC urges all alumni and their guests to drink responsibly and to designate a driver.
Questions: Post in the forum.  You may need to register first.

BASC Welcome Party

Date: Sunday, April 15, 2007
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: At the home of Leah and Sam Fischer: 354 South Windsor Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90020 [map]
Description: Thank you for giving your time to Brown this year by offering applicants the opportunity to have an interview through the BASC program. You are invited to meet the wonderful students from your area who have been accepted to Brown at a local “Welcome to the Class of 2011 Reception.” Refreshments will be served.
RSVP: To Terry Nathan via e-mail (terry@pma-online.org) or at 310-372-3133. Please indicate your name and the number of people attending.
Questions: Post in the forum.  You may need to register first.

Meeting of the Minds

Date: Saturday, March 3, 2007
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Hosted by Tammy Morgenstern, ‘72; RSVP for address
Description: Topic: Schools and Mayors: New Partnerships for Better Performance.  Panelists: Prof. Kenneth Wong (recent article) and Marcus Castain (Associate Director for Education, Youth, and Families, Office of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa). Other panelists TBA.
RSVP: presbcsc@gmail.com
Questions: Post in the forum thread. You may need to register first.

Brown Club Lunar New Year Dinner

Date: Friday, February 23, 2007
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Empress Pavilion Restaurant, 988 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 [map] (park inside the Chinatown Bamboo Plaza)
Cost: $36.50/person
Description: Join The Brown Club of Los Angeles and The Asian/Asian American Alumni Alliance to celebrate the year 4705 (The Year of The Golden Pig) with a 10-course meal including Blossom Barbecue Platter, Braised Dried Oysters with Sea Moss, Fried Scallops and Chicken, Shark’s Fin Soup with Fish Maw and Seafood, Braised Vegetables with Black Mushrooms and Sea Cucumber, Empress Pavilion Fried Chicken, Dungeness Crab with Ginger and Green Onions, Steamed Live Fish, House Special Fried Rice, and Red Bean Puree with Lotus Seed.
Purchase: This event is completed.
Questions: Contact NaRhee or post in the forum thread (you may need to register first).
Photos: See the gallery.

11th Annual All Ivy Ski Weekend At Mammoth

Dates: Friday, February 9, 2007 - Sunday, February 11, 2007
Description: The Ivy Network and the Brown Club of Southern California invite you to join fellow Ivy League and Seven Sisters alumni and their friends for a fun-filled, ski weekend at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort.  This trip sells out every year, so sign up early as space is limited.  The fun starts with the bus ride up, continues with the Ivy Network reception on Saturday night with the skiing through the rest of the weekend.  Any level of skiing, snowboarding, or cross country skiing is welcome.  All alumni guests are share accomodations with other alumni guests in reserved private condos in Mammoth Village.  For further details, including RSVP and payment information, please see the evite.
Questions: Post in the forum thread.  You may need to register first.
Photos: See the gallery.

Annie: The Musical

Date: Saturday, February 3, 2007
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 [map]
Cost: $42.50/ticket
Description: The Brown Alumni Club of Southern California will be taking in the classic Broadway production Annie on February 3, 2007. Here’s your chance to see a stunning new rendition of the classic Broadway musical. If you haven’t yet been to the Orange County Performing Arts Center, this is the perfect opportunity. The OCPAC is a beautifully designed modern theater that provides an ideal setting for live theater. Carpools will be arranged from Los Angeles as the date of the show approaches. Don’t miss this opportunity to take in a classic live theater production, connect with old Brown friends, and make new ones.
RSVP: E-mail Lenny Kirschen before December 20, 2006 if you can make it. Tickets for Annie’s two week southern California run will surely sell out, so we’ll want to be sure to book our tickets as soon as possible. Do not delay!
Purchase: This event is completed.
Questions: Visit the forum thread or e-mail Lenny Kirschen.

Brown Women Tea & Tour At The Huntington

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.

Brown Derbies Concert/Happy Hour

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.

Ruth Simmons Visits L.A.

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.

Hiking and Biking in Laguna Beach

Date: Saturday, November 18, 2006
Time: 12:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, 20101 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 [map]
Cost: $3 for parking (exact change)
Description: The Brown Club of Southern California invites you to an afternoon of good exercise and great ocean views in Laguna Beach.  One last fabulous hike before the long, cold winter of Southern California.  This is a family friendly event, so bring family or friends, but note that the hike is of moderate difficulty so high heels and strollers might not be the best choice.  Choose a 3-hour guided hike with great ocean views, or mountain biking on your own with a map.  Bring lots of water, sunscreen, a snack if you want, and temperature appropriate clothing.  Be sure to wear hiking boots or sneakers.  Afterwards, enjoy refreshments and socializing at an alumna’s home nearby (RSVP for details).  Note: If there is rain on Thursday or Friday, the hike will be cancelled—the park closes for 48 hours when it rains.
RSVP: Stephanie Singer by November 11.  Include your e-mail address (to notify you in case of cancellation due to inclement weather) and cell phone number (to call you if we expect you and you are not there by 12:30).
Questions: Visit the forum thread or e-mail Stephanie.
Photos: See the gallery.

Comedy Mixer

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2006
Time: 10:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: Empty Stage Comedy Theatre, 2372 Veteran Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064 [map]
Cost: $12/ticket
Description: Event registration closes when we hit capacity at 50 people! Event will SELL-OUT so don’t wait to purchase tickets. Purchase tickets at http://www.effinfunny.com.
Questions: Visit the forum thread or e-mail Sandeep.

BrownWest Women - Adamson House, Malibu

Date: Saturday, October 21, 2006
Time: 10:30am - 1:30pm
Location: 23200 Pacific Coast Hwy., Los Angeles, CA 90265 [map]
Cost: $5 plus lunch
Description: Tour and lunch.
RSVP: Gay Parrish.
Questions: Visit the forum thread.

Brown Happy Hour in West L.A.

Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Kay n Daves Fresh Mex Cantina, 10543 Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 [map]
Description: Time for some mid-week Bruno fraternization.  Come join us for a happy hour with fellow alums in the area.  Mexican food appetizers on Brown and great drink specials available, too.
Questions: Visit the forum thread.
Photos: See the gallery.

L.A. Dodgers vs S.F. Giants

Date: Thursday, July 6, 2006
Time: 7:10pm - 11:00pm
Location: Dodger Stadium [map]
Cost: $20/ticket
Description: Summertime is here, time to play ball! Join your fellow Brown alums for a night of baseball, beers, cheers & 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-we have special sections reserved for our group. Reserve your tickets by June 20, 2006.
Questions: Visit the forum thread.
Photos: Check out the album.

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