"On the Town" (1949) On the Town - three sailors have 24 hours' shore leave in New York. Gabey (Gene Kelly) falls in love with "Miss Turnstiles", a woman on an advert and the three man race around New York trying to find her. Starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra, the film was directed by Gene ... Read more
We have recently and most regrettably lost three Past Presidents of the Athenaeum, namely Frank Moran, John Cook and Ian Fisher. On Friday 11th May at 6.30 for 7.00 pm there will be a dinner in their memory. The dress code will be lounge suits. Thursday 10th May would have been Frank's 90th birthday, and ... Read more
The Albert Dock, Architectural Gem and Jewel in the Crown Time: 4 PM Thursday, 17 May 2018 Venue: Athenaeum Library, followed by discussions in the Newsroom. Presented by: David Roscoe, Athenaeum Vice President Those that attended the last architectural group meeting on “Lighthouses” which ended with the festive gathering in the Newsroom will be ... Read more
We are fortunate that His Honour Simon Tonking will be joining us on Friday, 18th May, to speak to us after dinner. Again the time is 6.30 for 7.00 and the dress code is lounge suit. Simon is a recently-retired Circuit Judge, and will dispel many of the mysteries surrounding the sentencing process in criminal ... Read more
Finding Things: Catalogues, Collections etc. 6.30 pm informal supper (reservation required)
Our first ‘Restaurant’ evening of fine dining will be held on Friday 25 May. There will be options at every course, priced individually in a la carte style. As well as our standard wine list, there will be specially selected fine wines on offer, at least one white and one red, priced in line with ... Read more