History Group
2015-02-18 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | The Athenaeum Liverpool, Church Alley, Liverpool, L1 3DD, United Kingdom
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.

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

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.

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

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 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)

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Dinner with Dorothy Armstrong
2015-04-16 19:00 - 22:00
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

Arts Group
2015-04-20 14:00 - 16:00
Monday 20th April – 2pm – Wine Servery
Impressions of Armenia, a short appreciation of its History, Art, Culture and Religion.
An Illustrated talk by Ann Hughes (Proprietor)

Theatre & Cinema Group
2015-04-21 14:00 - 16:00
The group usually meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 1.30pm in the Wine Servery.
On Tuesday 21st April the Group will resume – further details of the showing are to follow.

Innovation Group - Gallipoli Landings Centenary
2015-04-27 14:00 - 16:00

History Group
2015-04-29 14:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 29th April
2pm in the Wine Servery
Donna Young—Curator of Herbarium Science, National Museums Liverpool talks on
‘The herbarium collection of World Museum; its history, use and care’

Edward Rushton: Poetry and Politics in Romantic-Era Liverpool
2015-05-05 17:15 - 20:00
Edward Rushton: Poetry and Politics in Romantic-Era Liverpool

To commemorate the bicentenary of the death of Edward Rushton (1756-1814), Liverpool’s most radical poet and abolitionist, Liverpool University Press (http://www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/) has published two books which are being launched at the Liverpool Athenaeum on 5 May 2015 at 5.15: The Collected Writings of Edward Rushton, edited by Paul Baines, and Franca Dellarosa, Talking Revolution: Edward Rushton’s Rebellious Poetics, 1782-1814. There will be a round table discussion involving the authors Franca Dellarosa and Paul Baines and local historian Alexandra Robinson, readings from the poetry by the writer and performer John Davies (co-writer of Unsung, a new play about Rushton), and some examples of Rushton’s popular songs. Refreshments will be provided. Copies of the books will be available for sale. The event is free but for catering purposes it would be helpful if those intending to come would contact Alexandra Robinson (lexy@liverpool.ac.uk) or Paul Baines (bainespt@liverpool.ac.uk).

Literature Group
2015-05-06 13:30 - 15:30
Wednesday 6th May – 1:30pm Library
Martin Edwards – The Golden Age of Murder

Literature Group
2015-05-06 13:30 - 15:30
Wednesday 6th May
1:30pm in the Library
Martin Edwards (Proprietor) – The Golden Age of Murder

Architecture & History Group
2015-05-07 14:00 - 16:00
Thursday 7th May
2pm in the Library
Joint meeting of the Architecture and History Groups
Brenda Murray (Proprietor) will talk on
‘Celebrating the Bi-Centenary of the Town of Waterloo’

Music Group - Palm Court Tea Concert
2015-05-08 18:00
Timings to follow

Friday 8th May
Palm Court Tea Concert
Featuring
PORT SUNLIGHT ORCHESTRA STRING QUARTET
Vicky Roberts (violin)/Rod Tann (violin)/Clive Hunt (viola)/Rosie Jones (cello)
MC Mr David Straughan. Conductor The Port Sunlight Orchestra

‘CHAMBER MUSIC FROM TWO CENTURIES’
Gigue from Concerto Grosso in F, Op.6/9 Handel
Romanza, Minuet & Trio from Serenade ‘Eine Kleine Nachtmusik’ K525 Mozart
Serenade from String Quartet Op.5/3 Hoffsteitter (attrib. Haydn)
Allegro Vivace from String Quartet in Bb K458 Mozart
Moment Musicaux Op.94/3 Schubert arr. Woodhouse
INTERVAL
O Sole Mio di Capua arr. Thorp
Andante Cantabile from String Quartet in D Op.11 Tchaikovsky
Four Madrigals Sullivan arr. Twinn

Cheap & Cheerful Supper
2015-05-13 18:30 - 21:00
Cheap & Cheerful Supper
Wednesday 13th May
6:30-7:00pm
£10.00 per person

Fishcake, Chips & Peas
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Sticky Toffee Pudding

Light Night
2015-05-15 19:00 - 22:00
A rare chance to step inside this hidden gem, containing 60,000 unique volumes including medieval manuscripts and early printed books alongside maps, pictures and artefacts reflecting Liverpool’s rich heritage.
Tours are scheduled every half hour beginning at 7:00pm, last tour scheduled for 9:00pm.
Tickets can be bought at the Athenaeum, by phone (0151 709 7770), or reserved by email ( reception@theathenaeum.org.uk ). Tickets cost £5.00 per person and payment must be made in advance.
This tour is suitable for 14 years and over.

Arts Group - Tate Gallery Outing
2015-05-18 14:00 - 16:00
Monday 18th May
Visit to the Tate Gallery—2pm at the Gallery
‘Leonora Carrington (1917-2011)’
A Lancashire artist who settled in Mexico in 1941.
This will be a presentation by a Tate Curator
The tour costs £10.00 per person
Afternoon Tea is available at £3.50 per person.
Bookings limited to 20 people, please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Architecture Group
2015-06-03 14:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 3rd June
2pm in the Library
‘Mosques from Brougham Terrace (Liverpool) to the Silk Route’ – An Illustrated talk by Jim Bellew

Coffee, Tea and Chocolate: Fuelling Modernity
2015-06-04 09:00 - 2015-06-06 16:00
Coffee, Tea and Chocolate: Fuelling Modernity
Postgraduate and Early Career Researcher Workshop
Liverpool Athenaeum
4th – 6th June 2015
Timings to be confirmed, further details to follow.

The annual joint workshop of the Athenaeum and 18th Century Worlds Study Group if to take place on 4 – 6 June 2015. Proprietors and members of the Friends of the Library will be very welcome at the inaugural lecture by Professor Ellis and also to join the workshops.
If you wish to participate please inform Prof Rosenhaft on dan85@liverpool.ac.uk

This two day workshop will be hosted in the Library of the Liverpool Athenaeum, founded in 1797 to provide ‘the conveniences and accommodation for the acquisition of knowledge…in a town of such commercial and national importance as Liverpool’.
This year’s topic is ‘Coffee, tea and chocolate: Fuelling modernity’. The workshop will be introduced by a public lecture delivered by Professor Markman Ellis, entitled ‘A Most Civilizing Juice’: Tea between China and Britain in the eighteenth century.

Given the centrality of these new commodities to the structuring of everyday life, commercial relations and sensory economies in the long eighteenth century, we anticipate and want to encourage a decidedly interdisciplinary conversation. Topics for discussion might include;

The social and cultural manifestations of the consumption of new luxury food products
Their legal regulation
Discourses about danger (physical and moral) and pleasure
The global contexts and impacts of their production, carriage, refinement and marketing
Sweetness and slavery
Material cultures: furniture, ceramics, metal ware
Visual and literary representations
Sociability, conversation and their loci: the coffee house and the tea-table

Case studies are invited from all periods within the long eighteenth century, all disciplines and all national contexts, and papers that offer a global view of a global process will be welcome.

The workshop will include an opportunity to examine the material cultures of consumption in a visit to the Decorative Arts Collection of the National Museums Merseyside, led by Dr Pauline Rushton, as well as chances to explore the built heritage of a premier merchant city of the eighteenth century.

This workshop has been generously funded by the School of Histories, Languages and Cultures at the University of Liverpool, the Social History Society and the Economic History Society. As a result,
WE ARE ABLE TO OFFER FIVE BURSARIES OF £50 EACH TO POSTGRADUATE SPEAKERS.

For further information, or to submit a proposal, please contact Helga Müllneritschhelgamue@liv.ac.uk. Proposals (accompanied as appropriate by a bursary request in the form of a letter that includes the contact details of your supervisor) should be submitted by 1st MAY 2015.
