APRIL 2019

Vol. 9, Issue 4

Spring Prospective Member Event!

The University Club is the perfect place to explore social, cultural and networking
opportunities. Do you have friends who might think that Club membership is
beyond their reach? We’ve got great news for you!
Bring them to the Club as your guest on April 17 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. for
complimentary light fare and cocktails along with games and giveaways.
Now is the perfect time to join the U. Club at a surprisingly affordable price!

Benefits of Membership The University Club of Albany was founded in 1901

• Lunch served every weekday to “establish and maintain assembly rooms, promote
• Unique Meeting & Banquet space social activities among the members and cultivate
• Handsome, National Register-listed building and maintain university spirit in the City of Albany.”
• Monthly Special Events
Nearly 120 years later, the history and traditions en-
• 100+ Reciprocal Clubs in U.S., including
• Binghamton Club dure. The University Club continues to attract the
• Century Club, Syracuse best and brightest from all walks of life and offers
• Club 101, NYC services to meet the changing needs of our diverse
• Cornell Club, NYC and unique membership.
• Elmira City Club
• Fort Schuyler Club, Utica Bring a friend, colleague or neighbor to your Club on
• Cortland Country Club Wednesday, April 17, and
• Town Club of Jamestown show them what’s in store:
• Free Wi-Fi good times; great food,
• 2 regulation billiard tables friendly faces, special events,
• 4-lane bowling alley hospitality and comfort!
• Big Screen HDTV
 Will we c u @ the UC?

An Evening with Jackie Rae Daniels Society of Architectural

Saturday, April 13 - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Historians
Nashville-based singer- Tue. 4/9 - 5:30 p.m.
songwriter Jackie Rae Dan- Mon. 4/22 - 5:30 p.m.
iels returns by popular de-
mand for an intimate con- The Society of Architectural
cert at the National Regis- Historians, Turpin Bannister
ter-listed University Club Chapter, will host two meetings
of Albany. at the University Club in April.
Both are open to the public and
The evening begins with a feature light fare and cash bar at
reception with light fare 5:30, program at 6:00 p.m.
and cash bar from 6:00 –
7:00 p.m., followed by the 4/9 - An evening with author and
concert. photographer Pieter Estersohn,
who will give an illustrated
Local DJ and musician presentation on his book Life
Claude Sawyer will open Along the Hudson: The Historic
the show. Country Estates of the
Livingston Family.
Daniels, based in Nashville, is the kind of artist that stops at nothing to
travel, seek, find, and create. “I've always felt a connection with 4/22 - An evening with Professor
words, and was born with a passion for music,” she said. With 15 E. J. Johnson, who will discuss
years of professional experience performing and two solo albums - Williams College: The Campus
“Travelling in Circles” and “Hit the Moon” - under her belt, she’s a Guide, published in December
multi-instrumentalist playing guitar, fiddle, viola, mandolin, and tenor by Princeton Architectural Press.
banjo in a variety of bluegrass, swing, country, folk, roots, blues, and The talk will focus on the historic
classical styles. buildings at Williams, and will
preview a tour set for May 18th.
Reservations are required and may be made by calling the University
Club at 518-463-1151 or tickets may be reserved online Reservations may be made by
at www.universityclubalbany.com . The concert is presented by the calling the University Club at
University Club of Albany Foundation and one need not be a member 518-463-1151 or by email
of the University Club to attend. at nedpratt66@aol.com.

Member & Guest Luncheon

Fri. 4/26 - noon - 1:00 p.m.

Club member Jason Kramer, Adjunct Professor of History at

Siena College, will discuss Albany’s Social Utopians: The North
American Phalanx.
The North American Phalanx was a secular utopian socialist commune
and the longest-lived of about 30 Fourierist Associations in the United
States which emerged during a brief burst of popularity during the
1840s. Charles Fourier (1772–1837) was a French philosopher who
believed that the structure of modern civilization led to poverty,
unemployment, isolation, and unhappiness and that people would be
better off living in organized communal societies rather than
individual family units. Bring a friend for this interesting talk!
 MORE SPECIAL EVENTS

The Black Death:

Conversations with Giacomo Calabria
5/15, 5/29, 6/12, 6/26 – 6:00-7:30 p.m.
$12 per session or $40 for all
Presented with the support of Humanities New York

Crafty Hour:
Chocolate Treats - Bean to Bar
Tue. 4/23 – 5:30 p.m.
$50 – includes 1 drink and snacks
Presented by the Arts Center of the Capital Region
Are you a chocolate lover? Explore how chocolate
is made and what ingredients make it so delicious!
In this chocolate making workshop we will hand
temper chocolate and make chocolate bark with
tasty seasonal ingredients. Instructor Oliver Holecek
of Primo Botanica Craft Chocolate in Troy will also
discuss how he sources ingredients, as well as who
it benefits.
This series invites participants to examine and dis-
cuss the fascinating history of the bubonic plague
and its appearances throughout world history. We
will examine primary and secondary documents
ranging from books and letters to poetry, music, art-
work, and modern medical research.
Participants will leave this program with a confident
understanding of the bubonic plague, its symptoms
and prevention, and the enormous imprint the Black
Death left on culture, commerce, and the world to-
day. Audience participation is both welcome and
encouraged! Please bring questions for discussion.

NCAA Final Four Game of Thrones Easter Brunch - 4/21

Sat. 4/6 - Doors 4 p.m. Trivia Nights A University Club Tradition
Mon. 4/8 - Games at 9 p.m. Sun. 4/14 - Sun. 5/19 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm.

Come to the Club for hoops,
food and fun. Watch the big
games on the big screen in the
Grille Room.
The Club will be open regular
hours on Monday (lunch and din-
ner) so come early and stay late!
Doors - 5:30 pm / Trivia - 6:30 Brunch Buffet
Carving Station
The Khaleesi of the Club, Kelly Mimosa & Bloody Mary Specials
Hendricken, will emcee. There will RSVP by Wednesday, April 17
be prizes for each winning round, $23.95 per person
so brush up on the ever-changing $13.95 kids
drama of who will rule the Seven Call 518-463-1151 or
Kingdoms. The Club opens at 5:30 mfahy@universityclubalbany.com
with cocktails and food specials.
University Club
Board of Directors Save the dates
2018-2019
Saturday, May 4
OFFICERS Kentucky Derby Party
With Hat Contest!
Amy Kramer: President
Jim Davies: Vice President Saturday, May 11
Chuck Seifert: Treasurer Off the Record - Spring Fling
Rob Crudden: Secretary
Nate Maloney: Past President
Thursday, May 16
Annual Meeting
DIRECTORS
April showers bring Friday, June 7
The History of the Future: Urban
Teresa Casey
Jeffrey Hill May flowers ... Plans that Might Have Been
Geoffrey Hoderath Book your spring special Coming Soon …
Michael Lieberman
Bob Sheehan occasion today. Ballroom dancing classes,
patio and terrace opening,
Damon Stewart Call 518-463-1151. new artist in residence!
Tim Varney

April 2019
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6
Lunch/Dinner Lunch/Dinner Lunch/Dinner Lunch/Dinner Lunch NCAA
Final Four
4 pm

7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Club closed Lunch/Dinner Lunch/Dinner Lunch/Dinner Lunch/Dinner Lunch Jackie Rae
Soc. Architectural Albany Roundtable Daniels
Historians 5:30 pm Noon - 1 pm 6 - 9pm

14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Game of Thrones Lunch/Dinner Lunch/Dinner Lunch/Dinner Lunch/Dinner Lunch Club Closed
Open 5:30/Trivia Prospective Member
6:30 Night 6 pm

21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Easter Buffet Lunch/Dinner Lunch/Dinner Lunch/Dinner Lunch/Dinner Lunch Club closed
11 am - 2 pm Soc. Architectural Crafty Hour Member Lunch
Historians 5:30 pm Chocolates 5:30 12 noon

28 29 30
Game of Thrones Lunch/Dinner Lunch/Dinner
Open 5:30/Trivia
6:30

As a reminder, the Grille Room is routinely open Monday-Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for lunch,
dinner, and happy hour. On Fridays the Grille Room is open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Grille
Room may be open at other times for special events. The Clubhouse is open all day Monday through Friday if
you want to come by and work, relax, or socialize—or even shoot pool or bowl a few frames!