Literature Group: Jane Austen & Everton

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Dr Janet Hollinshead will talk about Jane Austen and her unexpected connection to Everton. The novel Godmersham Park, by Gill Hornby, appeared in 2022. It is the story of Anne Sharp - the governess to Jane Austen's niece who lived in Kent. It is surprising where the author's notes can take a local historian - ... Read more

The Sir David Maddison Opera Prize 2024

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

In association with the Royal Northern College of Music, we present the 2024 edition of the Sir David Maddison Opera Prize, where the brightest sopranos and contraltos of tomorrow compete to become The Athenaeum’s Artiste-en-Residence. Attendees will enjoy operatic performances of the highest level before being guided to the Dining Room for a luxurious 2-course ... Read more

History of Arts Group

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

The History of Arts group is back with a bang, returning to regular meetings after a long hiatus. This meeting will be in the Library Reading Room, Jutta Hesketh will talk about this interesting artist whose paintings can also be appreciated as historical documents of his own country. Attendance of this talk is free of ... Read more

History Group

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Join us for another meeting of the History Group. Attendance of this talk is free of charge.

Athena Dining Evening

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Set to be one of the most glamorous nights of the year, the Athena Dining Evening is all about elegant service, and luxury cuisine in the magnificent surroundings of the Committee Room. Attendees will enjoy a reception drink in the Library Reading Room before taking their seats in the Committee Room for a 4-course dinner, ... Read more

Dinner with Spencer Leigh

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

On Thursday 30th May we welcome local author and journalist Spencer Leigh to the Athenaeum. In his younger days Spencer was an actuary for Royal Life and wrote about music in his spare time. He has written 25 books and hundreds of sleeve notes.  He is proud to have reached No. 1 with the soundtrack ... Read more

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New Members Welcome Evening & Buffet

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

It's once again time to welcome our newest Proprietors in this New Members event, complete with share register signing ceremony, reception drinks & a delicious buffet for those who book. A great way to meet more of your fellow members, guests will be gathering from 6:00pm in the Newsroom with a glass of fizz & ... Read more

Literature Group

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Join us for another meeting of the Literature Group in the Library Reading Room. Attendance of this talk is free of charge to Members.

Might this be of interest: Alberto Sanna – Pre-Concert Dinner

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Might this be of interest... This event has been organised in conjunction with one of the Athenaeum's members. Join Michael and Julia Gopfert and their friends for an evening of culture and companionship at The Athenaeum, Liverpool. This unique event is the perfect opportunity to listen to some great musical works from the past, learn about the historical ... Read more

Friday Evening Dining

The Athenaeum Liverpool Church Alley, Liverpool, United Kingdom

At least once a month the Club hosts Friday Evening Dining, where the Dining Room is open to members on a Friday Evening. Typically this will take place on the first Friday of the month, though where this is not possible it will be moved to another Friday. The Dining Room will be open from ... Read more