The Athenaeum Liverpool

The Annual Dinner
2021-09-24 19:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
#THERE ARE LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING TO THIS EVENT#

President of the Athenaeum Colonel Martin Amlôt looks forward to welcoming Members and guests to The Annual Dinner, the primary event in the Athenaeum Calendar. After a challenging year for everyone we look forward to gathering to enjoy good company, good food, and good wine, at this black tie event.
Guests will gather for a reception in the Newsroom from 7:00pm ahead a four-course dinner accompanied by paired wines.
Menu
Starter
Crab Remoulade
Shellfish and tomato aspic, parsley puree, brambly apple gel
Pea and Mint Soup (Ve)(GF)
Puree of Fresh Garden peas and Mint with potato
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Main Course
Casterbridge Mature Beef Tournedos
Braised Shin of beef and grain mustard bon-bon
Carrot and Orange Puree, Bordelaise
Tartlet of truffled oyster mushrooms (Ve)
Parsnip Puree, Asparagus Spears
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Dessert
White Chocolate Parfait
Shortbread crumb, confit black cherry, honeycomb
Confit Pineapple, Mango sorbet (Ve)(GF)
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Cheese and Biscuits
Drumloch Cheddar
Cow’s Milk
Hebridean Blue Cheese
Cow’s Milk Unpasteurised
Brie De Meaux Donge
Raw Cow’s Milk Unpasteurised
St Maure De Touraine
Goats Milk

The Library & Archives Group
2021-09-23 17:30 - 21:00
The Library & Archives Group host a special book launch and talk on Thursday 23rd September from 5:30pm in the Library, with Proprietor Mr David Brazendale and Professor Mark Towsey, editors of the new publication of THE FIRST MINUTE BOOK OF THE LIVERPOOL ATHENAEUM, 1797-1809.
Copies of the book published by the Record Society of Lancashire and Cheshire will be available for sale on the evening which will comprise of a drinks reception, talk and then supper in the Dining Room.

Supper Menu
Main Course
Confit Duck Leg, Cassoulet of Fennel sausage and Smoked Ham
French Beans, sauté potatoes
Potato Gnocchi, roast Mediterranean vegetables (Ve) (GF)
Toasted almonds, basil infused soft cheese
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Dessert
Marshmallow Cookie Stack, Butterscotch sauce
Coconut and Toffee Ice Cream (Ve)(GF)
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Tea or Coffee

General Manager's Update
2021-09-16 18:00 - 19:00
The second General Manager’s update is scheduled to take place on Thursday 16th September, at 6:00pm in the Library.
The first session that took place earlier in the summer was well received and the General Manager, John Blain, will build upon what has been taking place, what is planned, as well as facilitating questions.
If you wish to attend the update you can book your place now via the Members’ Area of our website, or alternatively through reception and due to limited capacity advanced booking is recommended.
The Dining Room will be open following the briefing and in anticipation of a strong attendance there will be a number of ‘Club Tables’ that members can join to continue the discussions before and after the update.
Spaces are offered on a first come first serve basis and can be booked via reception or if you are booking through the Members’ Area requesting a dinner booking in the remarks.

The Film Group
2020-06-17 14:00 - 16:00
Wed. 17th June 2020 at 2.0 p.m. Greta Garbo as ANNA KARENINA (USA 1935). Dir. by Clarence Brown. Many great actresses have played Anna Karenina, but perhaps Garbo is the greatest of them, and if you have never seen a Garbo film, this may be the best one to start with. She is matched by the icy coldness of Basil Rathbone as her pitiless husband, so that tragedy is inevitable.
(Running time:1 hr 35 mins)

The Sir David Maddison Opera Prize 2020
2020-06-12 18:00 - 22:00
Friday 12 June—The Sir David Maddison Opera Prize 2020
Dress: Lounge suits Ticket Price: £TBC
The second annual Opera Prize held by the Club in conjunction with the Royal Northern College of Music, named after of our friend and Past President who passed away earlier this year. The winner of the 2019 prize, Molly Barker (pictured), has since played at St James’s Palace and, of course, at The Opera at The Athenaeum concert in October. Our thanks to David Cox for producing this event on behalf of the Club.
Events
Diaries at the ready—Your social calendar is here
Booking Online
The easiest and quickest way to book an event is via the Members’ Area of the club website. Simply log on and visit the book events tab.
Email
Alternatively, you can email; reception@theathenaeum.org.uk
Through the office
Alternatively, You can also book events at reception, either when you are in the Club or by calling 0151 709 7770 between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm.

The Film Group
2020-05-20 14:00 - 16:00
Wed. May 20th 2020 at 2.0 p.m.
THE MIRACLE WORKER ​(1962) Based on a biography of Annie Sullivan, the blind teacher who reaches out to blind-deaf Helen Keller, it shows her turning Helen from a frustrated, sometimes violent child into one who overcomes her dreadful disabilities, and is one of the most heart-warming films you can see. Anne Bancroft plays Sullivan and Patty Duke, Keller. The film is directed by Arthur Penn. ​(Running time 107 mins.)

VE Day Lunch
2020-05-07 12:30 - 16:00
Thursday 7 May —VE Day Lunch
Dress: Lounge suits Ticket Price: £25.00
We commemorate Victory in Europe Day one day early due a bank holiday. Further details to follow.

St Georges Day Dinner
2020-04-23 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 23 April — St George’s Day Dinner
Ticket Price: £28.50
An Athenaeum St George’s Day celebration! Further details to follow.

The Athenaeum Film Night
2020-04-22 18:15 - 22:00
Film Night: The African Queen (1951)
Wednesday 22 April, 6:15 for 6:45pm
Dress: Lounge Suits Ticket Price: £12.50
The next of our classic film showings accompanied by supper and interval refreshments is The African Queen!
After religious spinster’s (missionary brother is killed in WWI Africa, dissolute steamer captain offers her safe passage. She’s not satisfied so she persuades him to destroy a German gunboat. The two spend most of their time fighting with each other rather than the Germans. Time alone on the river leads to love.

Quiz Night
2020-04-15 18:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 15 April — Quiz Night

The Film Group
2020-04-15 14:00 - 16:00
Wed. April 15th 2020 at 2.0 p.m.
THE BICYCLE THIEVES (Italy 1948) Dir. by Vittorio de Sica.
The hero needs a bike to get a job, and has to pawn all his belongings to get one. But whilst he’s working, someone steals the bike, so what can he do now? This poignant film was the first of the great Italian neo-realist films, using real locations and non-professional actors, and changed the face of cinema – everybody followed suit. This classic film still wears marvellously well.
(Running time:1 hr 33 mins)

Spring Opera Concert: An Evening with Danielle Louise Thomas
2020-04-03 18:30 - 23:00
In response to many requests from the clubs membership, Athenaeum President Dr Gaynor Bresnen, has commissioned Proprietor David Cox to produce a further concert with Opera as its main component. David is pleased to announce that Danielle Louise Thomas, will present her Internationally acclaimed showcase performance featuring some of the best-loved arias from the world of Opera. Danielle who recently performed in front of HRH The Prince of Wales, will be accompanied on the Athenaeum Kemble Piano by the renowned concert pianist Stephen Manning’s, who is also an Associate Artiste with The English National Ballet.

DANIELLE LOUISE THOMAS
Danielle Louise Thomas is a multi-award-winning classically trained mezzo-soprano from Liverpool. She is highly regarded Internationally, but particularly within the north-west of England, where she is singer in residence for the city of Liverpool. She is proud to be the first Ambassador for North West Cancer Research. Danielle’s TV debut was at the age of 11. She appeared on BBC’s Songs of Praise performing ‘Morning has broken’ accompanied by Rick Wakeman. In 2013 Liverpool held the final commemorations for the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. Danielle had the honour of performing John Rutter’s ‘Gaelic Blessing’ at the cathedral in front of veterans, and HRH The Princess Royal. The service was broadcast live on BBC One. Danielle regularly performs in support of British Armed Forces. During 2017 she sang with HM Royal Marines, with performances in London, Liverpool, and Manchester. In May 2018 Danielle debuted at the Rye International Jazz and Blues Festival, where she performed as special guest for Russell Watson. She was accompanied by Simon Chalk playing violin, and the legendary Mike Moran on piano. She was delighted to return to Rye in December 2018, this time as special guest and to duet with Aled Jones. In December 2019,
Danielle was honoured to be asked to perform at the commissioning ceremony for new warship HMS Prince of Wales, with HRH Prince Charles in attendance.

Stephen Manning’s
Stephen has been on the music staff at Liverpool Cathedral since 2012, firstly as Assistant Choral Director and latterly as Director of Choral Outreach. He has also been an Associate Artiste with English National Ballet since 2013. Prior to this, he gained a BA (Hons) in Business, and an MBA from Bangor University, and then a further Masters degree in Music from Liverpool University. Stephen is also a freelance accompanist and has established himself as a specialist in playing for higher grades, diplomas, and recitals across the region.

Library & Archives Group
2020-03-26 17:30 - 19:00
Thursday 26 March: 5:30pm
Meeting & Supper—£12.50 per person

Arts Group Outing - L'pool World Museum
2020-03-23 10:45 - 13:00
Taki Katei’s Japan
The exhibition showcases exquisite preparatory ink drawings and watercolors used for teaching, for preparing some of his major commissions and as an aide-memoir.
Members of L’pool Museums are free, all others £4.00
Please book at reception before Monday 16th March.

The Annual Dinner
2020-03-20 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 20 March — The Annual Dinner
Dress: Black Tie Ticket Price: £40.00
We are delighted to welcome the Earl and Countess of Derby as our guests of honour for The Annual Dinner, the most prestigious event in our calendar. This event last year sold out in January so please do book early to avoid disappointment!

The Film Group
2020-03-18 14:00 - 16:00
Wed. March 18th 2020 at 2.0 p.m.
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS (1951) Dir. by Gene Kelly, with Leslie Caron.
Gene Kelly made three great musicals – On the Town, Singin’ in the Rain (his most popular film) and An American In Paris. Which is now mostly forgotten. Kelly is an artist, and the film ends with the terrific American in Paris ballet – perhaps the most remarkable in the cinema – based on the work of the great Impressionist painters. The score includes several Gershwin numbers.
(Running time: 1 hr 55 mins)

The Athenaeum Film Night
2020-03-12 18:15 - 22:00
Thursday 12 March—Irish Film Night
As we close in on ‘Paddy’s Night’ March’s Film Night has an Irish theme. A ballot will take place on
the night to choose which film with an Irish connection will be shown. Pionta Guinness, le do thoil!!!!

Joint Meeting of LMI and The Athenaeum
2020-03-05 18:00 - 21:00
6pm – welcoming drinks
6.30pm – ‘Forty Years in the Air’ – Mr Bill Cotterell, Senior Pilot, British Airways.
Followed by supper.

Joint Supper with the LMI (at the LMI)
2020-03-05 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 5 March—Joint Supper with the LMI (at the LMI)
‘Forty Years In The Air’, by Bill Cotterell, Senior Pilot, British Airways.
A welcome drink will be served upon arrival followed by the talk and supper.

The Literature Group
2020-03-04 15:00 - 16:00
Robert Burns’ ‘Tam O’ Shanter’ with Willie Williams

The Library Dinner
2020-02-27 19:00 - 23:00
Thursday 27 February , 7:00 for 7:30pm
Dress: Black Tie Ticket Price: £35.00
Our guest speaker will be Proprietor, Dean Paton, founder of Big Heritage, who will give a talk on Nicholas Monsarrat and his links to the Atlantic Convoy and the Western Approaches. Monsarrat’s collection is now held in the aforenamed room by reception along with a model of the corvette HMS Campanula, which he served on and the Compass Rose based on.

Arts Group Outing - Tate Liverpool
2020-02-24 10:30 - 13:00
An Artist who has been working in Guatemala’s rain forest for over 30 years. She lives on the edge of a village near Lake Atilan. The exhibition should be of particular interest to all as it is a record of the passage of time and the environment conditions in which Suter lived.
Please book at Reception, £5.00 before February 17th

"A Life At Altitude"with Mal Creasey
2020-02-21 19:00 - 23:00
Friday 21 February, 7:00 for 7:30pm
Dress: Smart Casual Ticket Price: £22.00
Mal Creasey, a British and International Mountain Guide, will give us an insight into some of his adventures at home and in far-flung mountain ranges. Guests will also en-joy a two-course supper.

Members Reception
2020-02-19 18:30 - 22:00

The Film Group
2020-02-19 14:00 - 15:30
Wed. Feb. 19th 2020 at 2.0 p.m.
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE (US 1944, dir. by Frank Capra.)
Mortimer (Cary Grant) is a drama critic, and has two delightful maiden aunts. Except that they take such pity on lonely old men that they poison them and bury them in the cellar. Mortimer’s brother (Raymond Massey) is even more sinister, and has an incompetent assistant (Peter Lorre). Nevertheless, Arsenic and Old Lace was a huge success as a farce, and is one of the funniest screwball comedies you can see. (Running Time 118 minutes)

Valentines Day Dinner
2020-02-14 19:00 - 23:00
Valentines Day Dinner
Friday 14 February , 7:00 for 7:30pm
Dress: Smart Casual Ticket Price: £49.50

The Athenaeum Film Night
2020-02-13 18:15 - 22:00
Thursday 13 February— The Cruel Sea
The next of our classic film showings accompanied by supper and interval refreshments is The Cruel Sea.
Despite his guilt over a recent harrowing sea battle in which many of his men were lost, Lt. Cmdr. George Ericson is assigned to helm the new H.M.S. Compass Rose with the help of steadfast seaman Lt. Lockhart. When the small vessel is sent to escort convoys of ships fighting German U-boats in the North Atlantic, the mettle of the novice crew is tested by the weather, the turbulent sea and enemy attacks — one of which nearly destroys the Compass Rose.

The Literature Group
2020-02-05 15:00 - 16:00
Malcolm Lowry’s ‘Under the volcano’, with Diana Lane

Theatre Group
2020-02-01 19:30 - 22:00
Saturday 1 February—The Woman in Black
7:30pm at the Playhouse-£17.00 per person
A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast
over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black
engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying
story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul.
It all begins innocently enough, but then, as they reach further
into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught up in a
world of eerie marshes and moaning winds. Join the millions of
theatregoers worldwide who have experienced “The most
brilliantly effective spine-chiller you will ever encounter” (Daily
Telegraph)
Tickets to be collected from the Athenaeum
£17.00 per person—booking deadline Wednesday 29th January 2020

Saturday Opening
2020-02-01 12:00 - 19:00
The Club will be open between 12:00pm and 7:00pm on each of the Saturday’s listed (except Saturday 14 September), with
Newsroom services available throughout. Whether you are attending the matinee or an evening show, guests are encouraged to take part in lively discussion at the Athenaeum.
