The Athenaeum Liverpool

Dinner with Dorothy Armstrong
2015-04-16 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
Dinner with Dorothy Armstrong
Thursday 16th April 2015
7:00-7:30pm
‘Collectors and the changing idea of a great Oriental carpet’

‘’Briks’’ filled with Spinach and Goats Cheese on Hummus with a Garlic, Tomato and Coriander Salad
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Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds Served with Vegetable Cous Cous
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Cinnamon Palmiers, Honey Marinated Fruits, Vanilla and Pistachio Cheese

Artist Talk with Collage Artist Libby Bower - Bluecoat talks
2015-04-14 13:00 - 16:00
Bluecoat Afternoon Tea
Artists Talk with Collage Artist Libby Bower
Tuesday 14th April
£12.50 per person

Local artist Libby Bower will speak about her career to date. Libby, a graduate in Theatre and Performance Design BA (Hons), creates unique framed, collaged artworks depicting various characters and animals, taking inspiration and style from her background in theatre and the stage. Libby creates textures and shadows using inks, feathers, fabrics, wax, watch-parts and many other found objects. (Libby has also worked for Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Unity Theatre, Liverpool Paul McCartney Theatre and other independent theatre companies.) A traditional afternoon tea in the grand setting of The Athenaeum will follow the talk.

Literature Group
2015-04-01 13:30 - 15:30
Wednesday 1st April – 1:30pm Library
Dick Hamilton— ‘Woodbine Willy’

The Athenaeum Annual Dinner
2015-03-27 19:00 - 23:00
The Annual Dinner
Friday 27th March 2015
7:00-7:30pm

Full details to follow in the January Newsletter
Menu To Follow

Architecture Group
2015-03-26 14:00 - 16:00
Thursday 26th March
Mrs Elizabeth Newall will talk on
‘The Story and Architecture of Southport’

2pm in the Library

Joint supper with the LMI
2015-03-19 18:00 - 22:00
Joint supper with the LMI
Thursday 19th March 2015

Full details to follow in the January Newsletter

Beef Bourgionne with Puff Pastry Croute, Potato Pear, Panache of Vegetables and Red Wine Sauce
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Baby Apple & Vanilla Delice

Athenaeum Film Nights Present: The Irish Film Night
2015-03-12 18:00 - 22:00
Athenaeum Film Nights Present:
The Irish Film Night
Thursday 12th March
6:00-6:30pm
As is tradition – March is the customary Irish Film night. There will be a choice of 3 films – The Quiet Man (John Wayne), Waking Ned and Hear My Song (the Story of Joseph Locke) – all of which have a notable Irish theme.

In addition to the classics played at our ever popular film nights, these evenings are accompanied by a one course supper before the showing.

Refreshments are also available during the interval.

Arts Group Outing & Lunch
2015-03-11 10:30 - 14:00
Wednesday 11th March – 10:30am
Outing to Garstang Museum of Archaeology, Abercrombie Square. Meet at 10:30am at the Museum for a free guided tour. Limited to 20. A two course lunch will follow back at the Athenaeum. Please book at reception

The Athenaeum Music Group
2015-03-06 14:00 - 16:00
Athenaeum Music Group
Presents
The World of the Guitar
A history of the Instrument Illustrated by a Selection of Major Works from the Guitar Repertoire
With Matthew Heery

Friday 6th March – 2pm in the Library
£6.00 per person
Tea/Coffee & Biscuits included

All welcome
Please book with Jack or Lorraine in advance

The World of the Guitar
A history of the instrument illustrated by a selection of major works from the guitar repertoire

Luis Milan-2 Pavanes
John Dowland-Allemande (My Lady Hunsdon’s Puffe)
J.S. Bach-Gavotte I&II from Lute Suite no 3
Gaspar Sanz-Espanolita, Canarios
Fernando Sor-Variations on a theme by Mozart
Francisco Tarrega-Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Isaac Albeniz-Asturias
Heitor Villa Lobos-Prelude no.1
Leo Brouwer-Una Dia de Noviembre
George Gershwin-Summertime
Cole Porter-Night and Day

Duke Ellington-In a Sentimental Mood
Stanley Myers-Cavatina

Originally from Liverpool, Matthew Heery began playing the guitar at an early age. Throughout his school career he performed regularly at venues around the city both solo and with a number of ensembles. From 2006-2010 he attended the Birmingham Conservatoire to study guitar with Mark Eden and Mark Ashford of the Vida guitar quartet. During his time in Birmingham a range of musical activities found him writing, arranging and performing at such diverse locations as Symphony Hall Birmingham, The Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool, art centres throughout the UK and Europe, Glastonbury Festival and Abbey Road Studios. From 2011-2014 Matthew worked as an entertainer and music director for US cruise line, Carnival. In 2014 he moved back to Liverpool and now works locally as a music teacher and musician.

Joint meeting of the Literature & History Group
2015-03-04 13:30 - 15:30
Wednesday 4th March
(Joint meeting of the Literature & History Group)
Alan Andrews – ‘William Makepeace Thackeray’

The Library Dinner (Black Tie)
2015-02-26 19:00 - 22:00
The 4th Annual
THE LIBRARY DINNER
February 26th 2015
7 for 7.30pm
Black Tie
The dinner will be followed by a Grand Tour of the World guided by Library staff

Menu
Soup
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Mini Beef Wellington with seasonal potatoes and vegetables
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Panna cotta
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Coffee and mints

Please inform of any special dietary requirements
(Wine etc. not included)

Bluecoat Afternoon Tea - Willow & Weave
2015-02-24 13:00 - 16:00
Bluecoat Afternoon Tea
‘Willow & Weave’ with Caroline Gregson
Tuesday 24th February
£12.50 per person

Bluecoat Display centre presents local artist Caroline Gregson, who will speak about her artistic career. Caroline weaves with selections from coppiced willow trees to create unique, large-scale sculptures. A traditional afternoon tea will follow the talk.
Open to both Members of the Athenaeum and The Bluecoat Display centre

The Athenaeum Arts Group
2015-02-23 14:00 - 16:00
Monday 23rd February
2pm—Wine Servery
Understanding Picasso
An illustrated talk by Jutta Hesketh

CANCELLED:From Sir Charles Scott Cherrington to Neurbionics;
2015-02-20 18:00 - 21:30
CANCELLED

Supper with Guy Sutton
”From Sir Charles Scott Cherrington to Neurbionics; A Century of Brain Research”
Friday 20th February 2015
6:00-6:30pm
£20.00

We are delighted to welcome back Proprietor Dr Guy Sutton to the Lectern once again in a talk titled – ‘From Sir Charles Scott Cherrington to Neurbionics; A Century of Brain Research’.

Menu
Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Mango Salad with a Raspberry and Poppyseed Dressing
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Breast of Corn Fed Chicken stuffed with Spinach and Ricotta, served with White Bean Blanquette, Broccoli Florets and New Potatoes.

Supper with the Curator of the Tate Museum
2015-02-19 18:00 - 21:30
Supper with the Curator of the Tate Museum
In conjunction with the Arts Group
Thursday 19th February 2015
6:00-6:30pm
£20.00

Our Guest speaker, Curator of Liverpool Tate Gallery, will give an illustrated talk followed by supper. Please book at reception

Menu to follow

History Group
2015-02-18 14:00 - 16:00
Wednesday February 18th
2pm in the Wine Servery
“Speke Airport and the failure of the defence of the North West during the Blitz.” by Dr Anthony Gilbertson(proprietor).

All are welcome

This meeting was originally scheduled for the 11th Feb.

Athenaeum Film Nights Present: Young Frankenstein
2015-02-12 18:00 - 22:00
Athenaeum Film Nights Present:
Gene Wilder in the 1974 – Young Frankenstein
Thursday 12th February 2015
6:00-6:30pm
A young neurosurgeon (Gene Wilder) inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback called Igor, a pretty lab assistant named Inga and the old housekeeper, frau Blucher -iiiiihhh!-. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of his grandfather is only rubbish, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind…

In addition to the classics played at our ever popular film nights, these evenings are accompanied by a one course supper before the showing.

Refreshments are also available during the interval.

Architecture Group
2015-02-12 14:00 - 16:00
Thursday 12th February
Mr Robert Longthorne, Building Development Director will speak on the Sterling Architecture Winner of 2014
(beating the Shard and many others)
The Award Winning Everyman Theatre

2pm in the Library

The Literature Group
2015-02-04 13:30 - 14:30
Wednesday 4th February – 1:30pm Library
Penny Feeny—Italy In Literature
Penny lives in Liverpool and is the author of a number of Novels set in Italy including ‘That Summer in Ischia’, ‘The Apartment in Rome’ and ‘Donnafugata’ copies of which will be available at the meeting.

The Athovation Forum
2015-01-29 18:00 - 20:00
In association with
B O T T L E T O P B U S I N E S S
Connecting Northern Entrepreneurs
The Athenaeum Innovation Group
Young Entrepreneurs Forums
Meeting monthly, each event will provide a knowledgeable and experienced speaker followed by an informal forum for discussion around the subject of the day
The 2015 launch meeting
6:00 PM 29th January
In the News Room
The keynote speaker will be
Hems De Winter
Founder of the multi-award winning
PR firm DeWinter
All Proprietors welcome

Burns Night Dinner
2015-01-23 19:00 - 23:00
Athenaeum Burns Night
Friday 23rd January 2015
7:00-7:30pm
£38.50

Our Annual Burns dinner celebrating the life and work of Robbie Burns

Mulligatawny Soup with Handmade Onion Bread
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Gateaux of Haggis, Neeps, Tatties and Blackpudding with a Highland Whisky Sauce
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Roast Sirloin of Aberdeen Angus, Roasted Potatoes, Pancache of Vegetables, Rich Red Wine Sauce
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Crannachan Delice

Architecture Group
2015-01-22 02:00 - 16:00
Thursday 22nd January
Elizabeth Newell talks on the
‘Story & Architecture of Southport’
2pm in the Library

The Arts Group Lunch
2015-01-19 12:30 - 15:00
Arts Group Lunch
Monday 19th January 2015
12:30-1:00pm
£15.00
Our guest speaker, Curator of the newly renovated and relocated Garstang Museum of Archaeology, Abercrombie Square, will give an illustrated talk.
All Proprietors welcome.

Lemon & Rosemary Marinated Chicken Breast stuffed with Spinach & Ricotta Cheese with a Roasted Tomato Sauce, served with Green Beans & New Potatoes
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Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce & Double Cream

Supper with Dr Stephen Lloyd
2015-01-15 18:00 - 22:00
Supper with Dr Stephen Lloyd
Curator of the Derby Collection
Thursday 15th January 2015
6:00-6:30pm
£20.00

The Substantial art collections at Knowsley Hall, that were twice formed, dispersed and revived by successive Earls of Derby over the last six centuries, are very little known to scholars and art historians. Dr Lloyd talks on the fascinating history of this collection.

Selection of Artisan Sausages
To Include—Lamb & Mint, Beef & Guinness and Creole Pork
Served with Colcannon Potatoes, Crisp Onion Rings and Rich Gravy
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Black Forest Cheesecake, Cherry Coulis

The Athenaeum Music Group
2015-01-09 14:00 - 16:00
Friday 9th January – 2pm Library
A talk by Ian Cartwright—Chairman of the Friends of the Welsh National Opera
On ‘Sir Charles Mackerras’ —Conductor of the Welsh National Opera, and the Music of the Welsh National Opera.
Tea, Coffee & Biscuits will be served at the interval.
£5.00 per person—booking required

The Athenaeum Literature Group
2015-01-07 13:30 - 15:00
Wednesday 7th January
Details to follow
1:30pm in the Library

Christmas New Members Informal Dining
2014-12-22 19:00 - 20:00
New Members Informal Dining Evening
Monday 22nd December
Service between 7:00-8:00pm
£25.00 per person

The last Informal Dining of the year and the last function of the calendar year.
Start the Christmas break properly at this
popular dining evening

Athenaeum Carol Evening
2014-12-19 18:00 - 18:30
The Liverpool Chamber Choir perform at our
Annual Carol Evening.
Friday 19th December
6:00-6:30pm
£25.00
Chicken and Barley Brother,
Handmade Onion Bread
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Yorkshire Pudding filled with a savoury Lamb Mince and topped with a Mature Cheddar and Leek Mash Potato, served with Peas and Baton Carrots
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Mince Pies & Mulled Wine will be served post concert.

Athenaeum film nights present - Scrooge
2014-12-17 18:00 - 18:30
Athenaeum Film Night
Wednesday 17th December
6:00-6:30pm
£10.00
SCROOGE
An adaptation of Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’
A Christmas Classic
A supper will be served before the feature.
Refreshments available during the interval.

Theatre & Cinema Group
2014-12-16 13:30 - 16:00
Tuesday 16th December – 1:30pm in the Wine Servery (Proprietors and Guests only)

Before Christmas on the 16th of December there will be another classic, High Noon, which won the Best Actor Oscar for Gary Cooper. And of course more unforgettable music from Tex Ritter (remember him?).
