Join us on Monday 19 November for a special lunch to both celebrate Vincent Roper's 87th birthday and commemorate his retirement as Librarian of the Athenaeum. Further details on the event will follow, however as this will likely be a very popular lunch with many Proprietors wishing to thank 'Vin' for all the work he ... Read more
Russian Singer Irina Ektova in the Newsroom 21 November 2018 at 5.30 p.m. I am delighted to announce a short concert in the Newsroom on Wednesday, 21 November 2018 at 5.30 p.m. The event will feature my friend Irina Ektova, who will sing a selection of love songs in English, French and her native Russian, ... Read more
In November we will be taking part in Liverpool City Council’s Vote 100 week, which will celebrate the centenary of votes for women and the first female MPs. During that week there will be a Presidential dinner during that week with Janet Dugdale, Director of National Museums Liverpool, speaking to us about the history of ... Read more
"Maps, and how to interpret them". 11:30am in the Library. The intention is to examine where the many maps in the Athenaeum collection are stored and how to find what is here. Illustrative examples will be available to view. At 12.30 pm following the talk an informal lunch will be available (£12.50 per person -reservation ... Read more
Jutta Hesketh NDD ceramics, Oxford School of Arts, will be talking about Diego de Velasquez, Court Painter to Philip IV of Spain in the C17th. The presentation will concentrate on Velasquez's clear and undistorted depiction of court life in his painting 'Las Meninas' and its influence on C20th artist Pablo Picasso.
The first two Saturday’s in December the Club will be open for Members to enjoy. The Newsroom will be opening and fully serviced with last orders for food taken at 5:00pm. No dress code will be in enforced during these two special openings, ideal for having lunch in between Christmas shopping!
We begin the festive period early in December with our Annual Christmas Lunch, always a popular addition to the calendar. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
The first two Saturday’s in December the Club will be open for Members to enjoy. The Newsroom will be opening and fully serviced with last orders for food taken at 5:00pm. No dress code will be in enforced during these two special openings, ideal for having lunch in between Christmas shopping!
11th December, 2018: Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933) A musical which could only be on film, it was directed by Mervyn LeRoy and choreographed by Busby Berkley. The gold diggers in question are four aspiring actresses: Polly (Ruby Keeler), Carol, an ingenue (Joan Blondel), Trixie, a torch singer (Aline MacMahon) and a glamour puss, (Ginger Rogers). Made ... Read more
Our Annual Carol Concert this year will feature the Formby Silver Band who will be performing some festive hits following a supper in the dining room. Mince pies and mulled wine will be available during the evening. Further details to follow.