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SUMMARY:The Sir David Maddison Opera Prize
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to announce The Sir David Maddison Opera Prize 2022 will be taking place on Saturday 22 October 2022\, in association with The Royal Northern College of Music.  \nSix Opera stars of the future will perform for Members and guests with the winner being awarded The Sir David Maddison Opera Prize 2022 and the designation of Athenaeum ‘Artiste In Residence’ for the next 12 months. \nJoin us between 6:30pm and 7:00pm in the Newsroom for a drinks reception ahead of the contest which will commence at 7:00pm. There will be an interval during which a two-course supper will be served in the Dining Room whilst the Judges’ deliberate. Following dinner attendees will return to the Newsroom for the prize giving and reprise performances of the winner and runner up in the contest \nYou can book tickets now via the Concierge or the Members’ Area of the website for just £35.00 per person and are available on a first come first serve basis. \nWe are indebted this year to the generosity of several Athenaeum Proprietors for very kindly providing sponsorship for the event\, HH Judge David Hodge QC and Mr David Holdsworth. \nThere now follows biographies of the RNCM Students contesting for this year’s Sir David Maddison Opera Prize\, as well as the menu and itinerary for the event. \n  \nSarah Winn \n \nMezzo-soprano Sarah Winn\, recently completed her Graduate Certificate in Music Studies at the Queensland Conservatorium\, Griffith University. She holds a Bachelor of Music from the conservatorium studying under the guidance of Dr Margaret Schindler (Doctorate in Musical Arts). Upon the completion of her degree\, Sarah was awarded the Linda Edith Allen award for having achieved the highest performance grade in her year level and the Doreen Ord & Lyceum Club Prize for Classical Voice. \nDuring her time at the conservatorium\, she has performed the roles of Béatrice in Berlioz’s Beatrice et Bénédict\, the Chinese Cup and The Dragonfly in Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilèges\, Aloès in Chabrier’s L’etoile\, The Publican’s Wife in the world premiere of Paul Dean’s Dry River Run and covered Ramiro in La finta giardiniera. She performed excerpts from Puccini’s La rondine (Suzy)\, Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte and Purcell’s Fairy-Queen. \nMost recently she performed the role of Der Komponist in the Royal Northern College of Music’s production of Ariadne auf Naxos\, where she was also a finalist in the Joyce and Michael Kennedy award for the singing of Strauss and the Frederic Cox award. \nEngagements include performing as a guest soloist with the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra in the Brisbane Sings concert (2020)\, the Alto solo in Handel’s Messiah (2019) with the Queensland Choir and Sinfonia of St Andrews and as a guest soloist in the Noosa Alive Concert with the Noosa Orchestra (2019). She performed in Opera Queensland’s production of Peter Grimes during the Brisbane Festival (2018)\, as a guest soloist with the Queensland Choir (2018) during their Brisbane concert series and the Alto solo in Haydn’s Nelson Mass with the Queensland Conservatorium Chorale (2018). \nSarah is very excited to be in her second year at the Royal Northern College of Music\, completing a Master of Performance. This is generously supported by the Alice Orrell and A&N Kendall Award as well as the Maurice and Jean Buckley Award. \n  \nJoe Ashmore \n \nJoe is a first-year masters student on the Vocal Studies and Opera programme at the Royal Northern College of Music\, generously supported by The South Square Trust\, where he obtained a first class honours degree at undergraduate level. \nDuring his undergraduate degree\, Joe took three chorus roles in RNCM operas\, Offenbach’s ‘La Vie Parisienne’\, Handel’s ‘Theodora’ and Massenet’s ‘Cendrillon’ which was nominated for best opera in the Manchester Theatre Awards. He was also cast as Mistrust in RNCM’s production of ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’ by Vaughan-Williams in Spring 2019\, directed by Jonathan Cocker and conducted by David Parry. Joe was also ‘Highly Recommended’ in the prestigious James Martin Oncken Song Prize. Most recently\, Joe sang the role of the Witch of Endor in Handel’s ‘Saul’ as a guest soloist of the Academy Choir\, Wimbledon\, alongside renowned bass-baritone Christopher Purves. \nIn December 2021\, Joe made his Bridgewater Hall debut with the RNCM Songsters when performing in a pre-concert performance of Scandinavian music. In March this year\, Joe performed in a concert with the Songsters and Chamber Choir for International Women’s Day. Joe was also selected to represent the RNCM as part of a chorus travelling to Bergen\, Norway to perform the world premiere of Ryan Wigglesworth’s Magnificat in April. Joe returned to the opera stage in June when he performed the role of Propser in Offenbach’s ‘La Vie Parisienne’ as part of RNCM Opera Scenes. \n  \nSarah Prestwidge \n \nSarah Prestwidge is a young aboriginal Australian Soprano\, studying a Master of Music at the Royal Northern College of Music\, with a full ABRSM scholarship. She holds a Bachelor of Music (Education) from Sydney Conservatorium of Music\, where she was awarded numerous awards for her excellence. Sarah is also the recipient of the Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarship from the Australian Council for the Arts and a Tait Memorial Trust Awardee. \nSarah’s operatic highlights include\, Arsena in The Gypsy Baron\, Purran-Murnin in Buckley (Premier)\, Madam Herz in Der Schauspieldirektor\, and Barbarina in Le Nozze Di Figaro. She was also looking forward to performing the roles of Josephine in H.M.S Pinafore and Tytania in Midsummer Night’s Dream throughout 2020. Since moving to the United Kingdom Sarah has performed Mrs. Paskova/Chocholka in The Cunning Little Vixen and Controller in Flight (RNCM)\, as well as The Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute with Woodbridge Opera and Mrs. Anderssen/Nordstrom in A Little Night Music at Buxton Opera where she was a Young Artist this year. In the final year of her Master’s degree at the RNCM Sarah performed the roles of Zerbinetta in Ariadne Auf Naxos and Susanna in Le Nozze Di Figaro. \nSarah has sung in orchestral works including\, Orff’s Carmina Burana as a soprano soloist and Cheetham’s Eumeralla. She has also performed extensively for corporate events such as\, Merivale Sydney\, Mandarin Oriental Hotels\, Holland America Line\, International Towers Sydney\, the Australian Rural Fire Brigade and those at the Utzon Room of Sydney Opera House. \nOver the years\, Sarah has been mentored by Deborah Cheetham at Short Black Opera\, where she has worked as a Soprano and Music educator. From 2018 to 2020\, she was also a Young Artist in Pacific Opera\, during which time she was awarded a Prue Kennard study grant. In 2019\, Sarah studied in an intensive program with Bel Canto Opera\, Munich\, which was generously sponsored by the Wagner Society NSW. Since moving to the United Kingdom\, Sarah has enjoyed working at Buxton Opera as a Young Artist and being involved in workshops with Opera North and British Youth Opera\, of which she successfully auditioned for. \nAdditionally\, Sarah is a trained classroom Music teacher with proficient/qualified teacher status and an experienced singing teacher. \n  \nOlivia Tringham \n \nOriginally from Merseyside\, Olivia is a Soprano currently studying with Linda Richardson at the Royal Northern College of Music. At the RNCM\, Olivia played Mère Marie in Poulenc’s Dialogues des Carmélites\, La Suora Infermiera in Puccini’s Suor Angelica\, Sally in Barber’s A Hand of Bridge\, Fanny Price in Dove’s Mansfield Park and Prima Donna in Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos. This year she has also performed opera scenes from Verdi’s Falstaff and Britten’s Turn of the Screw\, was a finalist in the Frederick Cox Competition 2022 and has been chosen for a number concerts\, such as the world premier of Wrigglesworth’s Magnificat with the Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester\, Norway. Olivia has a natural draw to character driven music and particularly enjoys tackling musically challenging repertoire. \nProfessionally\, Olivia was a 2021 Buxton International Festival Young Artist\, performing as Mrs Segstrom in A Little Night Music by Sondhiem and in a range of concerts. Olivia was also due to be a part of the Wexford Festival Opera 2020 Chorus with a step-out role in Catalani’s Edmea and roles in their pocket operas\, but this festival was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. In summer 2022\, Olivia will Join Grange Park Opera for Verdi’s Otello\, The Flying Dutchman by Wagner\, Ponchielli’s La Gioconda and the Excursions of Mr Broucek by Janacek. \nDuring the pandemic\, Olivia founded the independent opera company ALLO Opera\, with the aim of giving Young Artists performance opportunities during the coronavirus pandemic. ALLO Opera have produced a series of recorded virtual Galas\, opera scenes and a live\, fully staged version of Mozart’s Don Giovanni recorded in July 2021\, in which Olivia played Donna Elvira. ALLO Opera has built an online community of young artists and are trying to re-write the way that young artists portray themselves online. www.oliviarosetringham.co.uk \n  \nCamilla Seal \n \nPraised for her ‘unaffected simplicity’ (Classical Source) and ‘velvety mezzo’ timbres (The Telegraph)\, Camilla made her debut at Buxton International Festival as Prince Charming in Viardot’s Cendrillon prior to her most recent season at Glyndebourne Festival Opera (Chorus). \n​She graduated with Distinction from her Masters at RNCM in 2022\, studying under Jane Irwin and Michael Harper\, with the support of Help Musicians. There\, she was the First Prize recipient of the Betty Bannerman Award for French Song (2022)\, the Brigitte Fassbaender Award for Lieder (2021) and the Creative Innovator Award (2021). \n​Her other operatic roles include creating Bella in Smail’s new work\, Blue Electric (Tête à Tête; Playground Theatre); Cherubino in Le nozze di Figaro (RNCM); Mrs. Nolan in Menotti’s The Medium (RNCM); Mary in Tavener’s Mary of Egypt (King’s College Chapel\, Cambridge) and scenes as Fox in Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen (Morley Opera); Jemmy in Rossini’s Guillaume Tell (Morley Opera); Tisbe in Rossini’s La Cenerentola (Morley Opera); Don Ettore in Haydn’s La Canterina (RNCM); Hänsel in Humperdinck’s Hänsel und Gretel (NOS Short Course). \n​As a collaborative performer\, she founded the devising ensemble\, the New Renaissance Collective in 2018 and has co-created and performed in productions including Beaten Gold and an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Venus & Adonis. \nIn concert\, she has performed recitals for Manchester Song Festival\, Clonter Opera and a rich variety of baroque repertoire with HM Sagbutts and Cornetts\, Polyphony\, the European Union Baroque Orchestra and Musica Antica. \n​Camilla came to music at an early age\, signing with the cross-over group\, Angelis\, under Sony BMG. She studied English at Girton College\, Cambridge and then Social Inequality at LSE where she published articles for Classical Music magazine on freelance music making. She is also a keen aerial artist and a member of the Salon Collective\, where she trains in Meisner’s acting method. \nJames Holt \n \nJames has recently completed postgraduate studies at the Royal Northern College of Music where he was generously supported by the Ann Driver Trust and the Alice Orrell and the A&N Kendall Award\, where he studied under Peter Alexander Wilson. Previous engagements include Nym (Cover\, Sir John in Love) with British Youth Opera\, Schaunard (La Bohème) and Marchese D’Obigny (La Traviata) with North Wales Opera Studio\, Die Perückenmacher (Ariadne auf Naxos) with RNCM Opera\, Marchese D’Obigny (La Traviata) with Hampstead Garden Opera\, Burgesses Chorus (Peter Grimes) with Bergen National Opera and as a member of the French Acting Chorus (Silent Night) with Opera North. James has also performed several roles within opera scene programmes including\, Ford\, Harekin\, Steward\, Guglielmo\, Die Notar and Henry. This summer James was a member of Buxton International Festivals Young Artist Programme and was also invited to take part in a years mentorship scheme with Opera North shadowing the full-time chorus. \n  \nItinerary \n6:30pm for 7:00pm: Drinks reception in the Newsroom \n7:00pm: Concert \n8:15pm: Interval – guests make way to Dining Room for dinner \n8:30pm: Two-Course Dinner served \n9:30pm: Guests make way to the Newsroom \n9:45pm: Prize finale \n10:15pm: Fin – Newsroom bar open \n11:30pm: Last orders \n12:00am: Club closes \n  \nMenu \nMain Course\nRoast breast of Guinea Fowl\nBoudin Blanc\, Pear and Tarragon\nserved with Buttered Greens and Ventreche Ham\nPommes de Terre Sables \nDessert\nPear Cheesecake\nWhite Chocolate Sauce
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/the-sir-david-maddison-opera-prize/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221020T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221020T190000
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SUMMARY:Library & Archives Group
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 20th October at 5.30 pm in the Library Reading Room \n‘The Library of Henry Blundell (1724-1810) of Ince Blundell Hall’ \nBy Dr John Edmondson \n  \nDr John Edmondson is a former member and President of the Athenaeum. He lives now in North Wales. Formerly he was head of science at National Museums & Galleries\, Liverpool. \nHe has not stopped working\, and recently has been helping Royal Botanic Gardens\, Kew to prepare a guide to the flora of Iraq. \nMany members will know of the location of Ince Blundell Hall between Crosby and Formby\, and also may have seen Henry Blundell’s collection of statuary in the Walker Art Gallery. \nCome to hear Dr Edmondson speak about the library that Henry Blundell assembled\, including mention of our own Athenaeum library. \n  \nSupper is available at 6.30 pm\, providing it is booked via Reception.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/library-archives-group-4/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221019T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
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SUMMARY:The Exchange: An Evening with Konstantin Kisin
DESCRIPTION:Join Russian-British comedian\, podcaster\, writer and social commentator Konstantin Kisin in conversation about his new book. \nFor all the West’s failings – terrible food\, cold weather\, and questionable politicians with funny hair to name a few – it has its upsides. Konstantin would know. Growing up in the Soviet Union\, he experienced first-hand the horrors of a socialist paradise gone wrong\, having lived in extreme poverty with little access to even the most basic of necessities. It wasn’t until he moved to the UK that Kisin found himself thriving in an open and tolerant society\, receiving countless opportunities he would never have had otherwise. \nFunny\, provocative and unswervingly perceptive\, his Sunday Times bestseller ‘An Immigrant’s Love letter to the West’ interrogates the developing sense of self-loathing the Western sphere has adopted and offers an alternative perspective. Kisin argues that wrongdoing and guilt need not pervade how we feel about the West – and Britain – today\, and that despite all its ups and downs\, it remains one of the best places to live in the world. \nAfter all\, if an immigrant can’t publicly profess their appreciation for this country\, who can? \n‘Kisin’s book has a powerful moral quality that makes it worth reading’ – Sunday Times \nKonstantin Kisin is a Russian-British comedian\, podcaster\, writer and social commentator. He is a regular contributor on television and radio and is frequently described as an “objective voice from the centre of the political spectrum”. \nHe is also the creator and co-host of the TRIGGERnometry YouTube show where two comics interview economists\, political experts\, journalists and social commentators about interesting\, controversial and challenging subjects. \nBook on the website or directly through the Concierge. Tickets are £10.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/the-exchange-in-conversation-with/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221018T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221018T220000
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SUMMARY:Film Night
DESCRIPTION:The first in this year’s classic Film Night series. Proprietor Dr Ian Cubbin invites you all to a night of cinematic celebration\, as we travel through the golden era of the silver screen. Each month we’ll be showing one of the all-time great flicks in our Wine Servery\, and everyone from cinephiles to casual movie goers are invited to enjoy what will be a fantastic night of food\, fun and film. \nScreening itinerary as follows: \nOctober – Carry On Sergeant (1958) – Gerald Thomas (the first of the long-running series of ‘Carry On’ films) \nNovember – Spellbound (1945)- Alfred Hitchcock \nDecember (Christmas Special) – The Holly and the Ivy (1952) – George More O’Ferrall \nJanuary – Murder Most Foul (1964) – George Pollock \nFebruary – Captain Blood (1935) – Michael Curtiz \nMarch- Irish Night – Attendees will vote for their favourite Irish film! \nApril – (Musical ) Girl Crazy (1943) – Busby Berkeley\, Norman Taurog \n  \nAll screenings will be preceded by a one course supper and have an intermission. \nBook on our website or directly through the Concierge. Tickets are £15.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/film-night/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221014T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
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SUMMARY:Truth: The First Casualty of War. Lunch with Proprietor Phil Whitfield
DESCRIPTION:Often cited\, but\, does it prevail in UK news as well as conflicts abroad? \nProprietor Phil Whitfield covered wars from the Yom Kippur War in Israel to the Fall of Saigon in Vietnam; across Africa the Middle East and Ireland for BBC News and Current Affairs as a Foreign Correspondent. \nShould we rely on radio\, TV and newspapers to give us unbiased accounts? Why should we exercise critical thinking before forming our opinions? This illustrated backstory probes the issues. \nWhitfield grew up in Woolton and returned after living in Arab countries for 23 years and the USA for 18. \nBook your tickets now with the Concierge or through the Members’ Area for just £20.00 per person.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/truth-the-first-casualty-of-war-lunch-with-proprietor-phil-whitfield/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221012T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221012T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220830T150427Z
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SUMMARY:Cheap & Cheerful Supper
DESCRIPTION:The ever popular cheap and cheerful supper\, it does exactly what it says on the tin! \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/cheap-cheerful-supper-2/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221010T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221010T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
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SUMMARY:Arts Group - Rembrandt: Fame\, Fortune and Loss
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Athenaeum’s Wine Servery for a discussion around Dutch artist Rembrandt\, with guest speaker Bernadette Hamilton.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/arts-group-rembrandt-fame-fortune-and-loss/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221006T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
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SUMMARY:Stoicism Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Join Proprietor Paul Clarke on a new adventure at the wonderful Athenaeum\, Liverpool. It’s an evening of debate and discussion around all things stoic\, where Paul will introduce the power of stoicism and critical thinking through a group that allows curious minds to challenge\, debate\, and reflect upon the practical application of philosophy in our daily lives. \nThe topics covered will be: \nThe origins of stoic philosophy \nFrom Zeno to Marcus Aurelius’ onwards. \nThe power of stoic philosophy \nUnderstanding the importance of knowing what is and what is not under your control\, both as on individual or within a team. \nThe application of stoic philosophy in your day-to-day life. \nUnearthing your potential. Understanding everything you are and everything you could be. \n  \nBook on our website or directly through the Concierge. Attendance is free. \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/stoicism-interest-group/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221005T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221005T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
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SUMMARY:Dinner & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity to dine with the Chair and President to discuss the Institution and its future. \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/dinner-discussion/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members Only Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
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SUMMARY:Literature Group: What's My Line?
DESCRIPTION:What’s My Line? \nFor the October meeting we are asking members to come armed with a favourite quotation or two. Many thanks for the idea to Mike Shankland\, who explains the concept: \nI love the quote from Act 3 of The Merchant of Venice: \n  \n“Here are a few of the unpleasantest words \nThat ever blotted paper.” \n  \nNevertheless\, we all have lines which chime with our lives\, growing in significance as the years pass. A chat up line I first used at 18 still works for me! \n  \n“Hade we but world enough and time\, \nThis coyness\, lady\, were no crime.” \n  \nAnd when I was a kid Horatio got my attention: \n  \n“Lars Porsena of Clusium\, \nBy the Nine Gods he swore \nThat the great house of Tarquin \nShould suffer wrong no more.” \n  \nI didn’t know a Tarquin from a penguin but I was caught up in the drama\, and we all agree with Jane Austen: ‘The sooner every party breaks off the better’\, and with Saul Bellow: ‘If I am out of my mind it’s all right with me.’ \nNow I won’t quote any more ( and these aren’t necessarily my favourite quotes) but would you like to bring a ‘mighty line’ or two and explain briefly what they mean to you? \nIf you are very brave you could write the quote on a piece of paper and the group could try to guess who chose that example. \nJust a bit of autumnal fun!
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/literature-group-whats-my-line/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221004T190000
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SUMMARY:Tour of the Athenaeum
DESCRIPTION:How well do you know your club house and the history of the club housed within? We’re blessed with such amazing heritage\, let’s not keep it a secret! \nTours will be taking place at 11:00am (followed by lunch in the Dining Room)\, 1:00pm (followed by afternoon tea in the Newsroom) and 6:00pm (followed by supper in the Newsroom)\, and are available to book for £25.00\, including a donation to the Library. \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/tour-of-the-athenaeum/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221001T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221001T220000
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SUMMARY:HH John Morgan Memorial Concert\, with the Bentley Operatic Society
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Newsroom from 7:00pm on Saturday 1st October for glass a fizz ahead of a concert in memory of Past President HH John Morgan.\nThe Bentley Operatic Society will be performing selections from the works of Gilbert and Sullivan and popular operettas. Tickets for the concert are available from the Concierge or through the Members’ Area for just £10.00! \nJohn was President of the Athenaeum in 2009 and was a great supporter and friend of the Institution for many years\, we hope that his friends and fellow members will join us for this special occasion to celebrate his life with one of his passions – opera. \nWe are grateful to John’s life long friend and fellow Athenaeum member\, Richard McCullagh\, for providing the below obituary. \nJohn was born in September 1934 (in the same month as Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot!). \nHe went to St Edward’s College in Liverpool and\, on leaving school\, to Liverpool University where he read Law\, following which he became articled to the Town Clerk of Bootle. \nHe subsequently undertook his National Service in the RAF\, where he spent 6 months learning Mandarin Chinese\, before being posted to Hong Kong to eavesdrop on Chinese MIG pilots’ communications. \nOn completion of National Service he took up a position as an Assistant Solicitor with Liverpool Corporation\, as it then was\, and achieved renown in the 1963 freeze-up\, when all football was cancelled\, by being party to the application by the Pools companies to establish the Pools Panel. He helped ensure that the Panel was set up in a manner which would not contravene gambling legislation. \nHe then joined J Frodsham and Sons\, solicitors\, in Prescot as a partner. \nHe was called to the Bar in his late 30s\, serving pupillage with his great friend\, Bert Andrew. John developed a wide practice and was much respected. In the early 80s\, he was appointed a Deputy Stipendiary Magistrate in which capacity\, in 1984\, he was sent to South Yorkshire to hear cases arising from the Miners’ Strike. He described himself at the time as\, ‘a flying ‘stipe’ for flying pickets!’. \nIn due course he was appointed to the Circuit Bench as a Circuit Judge\, gaining a reputation as a safe pair of hands and becoming an expert on civil jury trials. \nAs a sportsman\, John joined Liverpool Rugby Club in the 50s and played eleven games for the First Team as a scrum-half. He then turned his talents to refereeing with the Liverpool Society\, rising to being placed on the First-Class Panel. He became President of Liverpool Football Club Rugby Union in its 12th year in 1980 and thereafter\, with his great pal Ron Roby\, took to broadcasting on local games for Radio Merseyside. As a cricketer he played for Sefton as a wicket-keeper\, mostly in the Second Team and later became President of Sefton Park CC where\, while President\, he established an annual golf competition which became known as ‘The John Morgan Classic’. As a golfer John was a member of Woolton Golf Club as well as the Bar and Judges’ Clubs. \nAway from the Law and sport John had a great love of music and literature. He joined the Bentley Operatic Society. Starting in the society’s chorus he graduated to principal roles\, most notably as the judge in\, ‘Trial by Jury’\, when he was\, in effect\, simply playing himself! He eventually became a long-serving President of ‘the Bentley’ coping\, with aplomb\, with its various artistic and operational foibles. \nFollowing the closure of the Lyceum Club John became a member of The Athenaeum and\, in 2009\, became its President. He was an assiduous President and his year in office was notable for the number of functions held. \nOne included a comedy sketch performance by John\, together with two other former judges\, Richard McCullagh and Elizabeth Christie\, in which he lampooned the institution’s then stultifying dress-code which led directly to its early\, and welcomed\, relaxation. More recently he was Chairman of the institution’s Literature Group\, giving occasional talks on his great love of ‘Scandi-crime’. \nJohn was a Governor of St Edward’s College and served for many years as Chairman of its Governing body. \nUtilising his advocacy skills\, John became a most accomplished after-dinner speaker and was much in demand. He had a style which was light\, amusing and greatly enjoyed by audiences of all types who would have been unaware that the smooth\, relaxed delivery was the result of meticulous preparation. \nIn 1970 John married Rosalie and they have two sons\, Matthew and Benedict.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/hhh-john-morgan-memorial-concert-with-the-bentley-operatic-society/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221001T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221001T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220830T145544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T145544Z
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SUMMARY:Athenaeum Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:Book a scrumptious Afternoon Tea and enjoy it in the palatial surroundings of the Newsroom.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/athenaeum-afternoon-tea/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220930T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220930T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220830T145205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T145233Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Welcome Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us and your fellow members for complimentary fizz and nibbles and welcome our latest Proprietors as they sign the Share Register before dinner in the Dining Room.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/new-member-welcome-dinner/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220930T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220930T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220929T115856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T130554Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Openings Start This Week!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Opening’s Start This Week \nWith Fizz All Round – 2 Days To go!!! \nRelaxing the dress code on Saturday’s \nThis Saturday\, 1st October\, the Club enters into the ‘new normal’\, opening every Saturday between 10:00am and 6:00pm with food and beverage available in the Newsroom throughout (last orders for food\, 5:30pm). \nAs announced earlier this week we’ll be marking this exciting occasion with a complimentary glass of fizz for everyone. \nOn Saturdays the dress code will be relaxed and smart jeans (non-ripped) are permitted. If you find yourself in town on a Saturday whilst shopping or whatever else pop on in and have a drink or bite to eat. \nIf that wasn’t all there is a few more things taking place on Saturday.. \nThe New Newsroom Menu Launches  \nWe can’t wait to unveil the next Newsroom Menu this Saturday\, bringing back favourites such as buck rarebit and fish and chips\, whilst introducing what we hope will become new favourites like beef bourguignon\, sticky toffee pudding\, and a delectable range of bruschetta. \nJoin us for Afternoon Tea – Why Not? \nWhy not book yourself an Afternoon Tea and treat yourself? Book now via the Concierge or through the Members’ Area\, any time between 12:00pm and 3:00pm for just £25.00 per person\, including a second glass of fizz! \nThe first Saturday grand draw!  \nDuring the afternoon every Proprietor will be entered into a complimentary draw to win £50.00. If a share number is drawn AND the owner of that share is in the Club they will win the prize which will be credited to their monthly account for use on Food & Beverage. If a member’s number is drawn and they are not in the Club\, the winnings roll over to the following week! \nThere’s even a concert in the Evening! \nTypically the Club will close at 6pm on a Saturday\, but not if there’s an event for you to attend. Join us in the Newsroom from 7:00pm for (another) glass a fizz ahead of a concert in memory of Past President HH John Morgan.\nThe Bentley Operatic Society will be performing selections from the works of Gilbert and Sullivan and popular operettas. Tickets for the concert are available from the Concierge or through the Members’ Area for just £10.00!
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/saturday-openings-start-this-week/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220928T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220928T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220830T145049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T145049Z
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SUMMARY:Designing for Intentional Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us this September as Ai Change Management hosts a special event to share their latest research findings and experience of putting these into practice with their clients.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/designing-for-intentional-inclusion/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220927T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220926T201149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T202656Z
UID:10001039-1664305200-1664312400@theathenaeum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Moneytools Presents
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/moneytools-presents/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220927T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220927T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220830T144846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T195952Z
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SUMMARY:Remembering Frank Doran MBE
DESCRIPTION:We remember Proprietor and former Lord Mayor of the city Frank Doran MBE\, at a memorial lunch to celebrate his life and contribution to the Liverpool City Region. \nJoin us on Tuesday 27th September from 12:00pm in the Newsroom for a reception drink ahead of the call for lunch at 12:30pm. \nIncluded within the ticket include reception drink\, two glasses of wine\, a three course lunch and a £10.00 donation to the Beacon Counselling Trust\, a charity dear to Frank’s heart. During the occasion we will also be running a raffle in aid of the Beacon Counselling Trust\, and we hope to raise as much as possible in Frank’s name for this important cause. \nBook your place now through the Members’ Area or with the Concierge – 0151 709 7770/concierge@theathenaeum.org.uk. \nThe menu for the event can be found below\, please advise of any dietary requirements upon booking. \nStarter\nSmoked Haddock Fishcake\nPea Puree\, mustard butter emulsion \nMain course\nRoast Pork Loin\nKauffman cabbage\, baked apple\, cider and sage cream sauce\, roast new potatoes \nBaked Broccoli and stilton crepe(v)\nButtered Spinach\, roast new potatoes \nDessert\nChocolate Torte\nCherry compote\, white chocolate sauce
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/remembering-frank-doran-mbe/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220924T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220830T144708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T152654Z
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SUMMARY:Liverpool American History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Liverpool Pier Head\, outside the Cunard Building (the River Mersey side)\, 10.30am 30th July\, as we explore Liverpool’s historic links to America. \nFrom the city’s darkest history\, like its abominable role in the transatlantic slave trade\, to its illustrious music & culture exports; Liverpool’s connections to the United States run deep. \nTour starts from the Cunard Building 10:30am. \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/liverpool-american-history-tour-lunch/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220923T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220923T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220830T143900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T143900Z
UID:10001193-1663959600-1663970400@theathenaeum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Call my Bluff Wine Evening
DESCRIPTION:Will be you bluffing your way through the pairings or exalting the characteristics of the grape to the table? Join us for an evening of light hearted fun\, food\, wine and good company at the Presidential Call My Bluff Wine Tasting Evening! \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/call-my-bluff-wine-evening-2/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220921T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220921T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220830T143550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T155151Z
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SUMMARY:Postponed: The Exchange - In conversation with Louise Hulland
DESCRIPTION:The shocking truth about human trafficking and modern day slavery in Britain\, and what we can all do to make a difference. \nAn evening in conversation with journalist and broadcaster Louise Hulland\, author of Stolen Lives. \n136\,000 people in the UK today are in some form of slavery. This is big business\, generating more than £120 billion annually for criminal organisations across the world. \nLouise Hulland reveals the truth about trafficking and modern day slavery in Britain. This enlightening evening will cover the experiences of those on the front line\, including the police and charities involved with support and recovery. Louise will share powerful and moving testimony from survivors\, revealing the individual stories behind the headlines. In particular\, she will chart one young woman’s terrifying and ultimately inspiring journey to freedom and independence. There will be an opportunity to ask Louise questions\, and to discuss how everyone can play their part in making a difference. \nLouise Hulland is a Sony Award winning journalist\, TV & radio presenter and documentary maker. She has been investigating the plight of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking since 2010 and has reported widely on the subject in print and on radio and TV. Louise has more than a decade of experience in news\, current affairs and documentaries. As a reporter and news producer for the BBC and ITN\, she has worked on some of the biggest stories of the last decade. \nLouise’s book\, “Stolen Lives”\, will be available for purchase and signing at the event. \nThe Athenaeum’s Dining Room is taking pre-bookings for dinner following the talk. To make a booking please contact reception@theathenaeum.org.uk or phone 0151 709 7770. \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/the-exchange-in-conversation-with-louise-hulland/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220915T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220915T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220830T142911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T094222Z
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SUMMARY:Liverpool Salon Presents - The Quest for Utopia
DESCRIPTION:The Liverpool Salon has been hosting public discussions around philosophical\, political and cultural topics on Merseyside for over seven years. Join us at Liverpool’s iconic Athenaeum club for The Quest for Utopia\, the first in a new series of public conversations that take utopia and dystopia as themes for exploring the possibilities of building other\, and better\, societies\, while reflecting on the shortcomings of our own. \nWritten at the dawn of the modern age\, Thomas More’s Utopia imagined the possibility of humanity taking control of its destiny to create an ideal commonwealth\, where happiness and justice reigned supreme. Deriving from the Greek ou (not) and topos (place)\, but also referring to eu (good) – an ideal place that does not exist\, Utopia prefigured many social and economic experiments that followed in reality. Published almost 150 years later\, James Harrington’s The Commonwealth of Oceana was both an exposition of an ideal constitution and a practical guide for constituting England’s new republican government. \nThe voyage of discovery\, an important part of the historical background to Utopia and New Atlantis\, would become a central theme in utopian – and dystopian – literature. The popular appeal of fictional travellers’ tales reflected a growing fascination with real-life voyages of discovery and scientific exploration that collected\, recorded\, and classified the wonders of newly discovered worlds. \nWhile many of the problems and imagined solutions that excited early utopian thinkers continue to perplex us\, we seem today more inclined to expect the worst than hope for something better. Dreams of creating inexhaustible supplies of energy or machines to supply every human need and desire are haunted by Faustian nightmares of endless development\, leading to social and ecological collapse. From the horrors of colonialism to the rise of dictatorial governments\, hasn’t history shown us that the road to dystopias of disorder and tyranny are frequently paved with dreams of perfection? \nIf one man or woman’s Utopia is another’s hell on earth\, then perhaps the fundamental question at the heart of the endless Quest for Utopia\, is not so much the possibility\, but the desirability of realising a perfect world. \nWant to continue the conversation over a post-event dinner? The Athenaeum’s Dining Room is taking pre-bookings. To find out more and make a booking\, please contact reception@theathenaeum.org.uk or phone 0151 709 7770. \nSpeakers \nRachel Hammersley\, Professor of Intellectual History at Newcastle University\, working on themes of republicanism\, democracy\, constitution-building\, common land\, and revolution in early modern Britain and France. Rachel is the author of several books\, including The English Republican Tradition in Eighteenth-Century France (Manchester University Press\, 2010)\, James Harrington: An Intellectual Biography (Oxford University Press\, 2019)\, and Republicanism: An Introduction (Polity Press\, 2020). \nVanessa Pupavac\, Associate Professor at the School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Nottingham. Vanessa previously worked for the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia and other international organisations. She has written extensively on human rights politics and humanitarianism and is co-author of Changing European Visions of Disaster and Development: rekindling Faust’s humanism (Rowman & Littlefield\, 2020). \nRonnie Hughes\, A Sense of Place\, calls himself “an occasional and formerly enthusiastic utopian practitioner\, who’ll bring intellectual interest\, his reading\, practical knowledge and working experience to our discussion.” And\, if you’ll excuse my dropping out of the third person here as it’s obviously me writing this\, to which self-aggrandisement I’d add: it’s fair to say I’ve had more than a little trouble with the concept and chequered history of utopia during my recent years of studying it at the University of Liverpool. Meaning I now approach the whole idea as a confirmed sceptic who nevertheless experiences occasional patches of enthusiastic sunshine about it all. Some based on my own memories of how practical utopianism\, used as a method\, has occasionally helped communities in Liverpool change their lives and places for the better. Which I’ll talk a bit about when we meet. More here at A Sense of Place. \nRobert Huxley is a Research Associate and retired Principal Curator at the Natural History Museum\, London\, where he led the team responsible for the botanical collections including the 17th and 18th century collections of Sir Hans Sloane. Robert now lives in Liverpool where he is a museums and heritage consultant and writer on the history of natural history and collections. He is an Associate Editor for the Journal of the History of Collections\, author of the edited collection\, The Great Naturalists (2019) and contributor to Rare Treasures from the Library of the Natural History Museum (2015)\, Naturalists in the Field (2018) and The Collectors: Creating Hans Sloane’s extraordinary herbarium (2019). Rob is also President of the Liverpool Athenaeum and actively involved in its library. \nThe Quest for Utopia will be chaired by Pauline Hadaway\, co-founder of the Liverpool Salon. Pauline completed her doctoral research at the University of Manchester\, examining the cultural economy and the politics of peace building in Northern Ireland after the Good Friday Agreement. She works as a researcher and writer\, most recently: ‘Escaping the Panopticon’ in Photography Reframed: visions in photographic culture (2018); ‘Callaghan in Northern Ireland’ in James Callaghan: an underrated Prime Minister (2020). For more information on this and other events visit the Liverpool Salon website. \nThe Liverpool Salon is a not-for-profit organisation. While it can cover expenses\, it does not pay fees and gratefully acknowledges the generosity of its speakers and supporters. \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/liverpool-salon-presents-the-quest-for-utopia/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220912T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220912T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220905T213942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T214034Z
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SUMMARY:Arts Group - Surrealism
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Athenaeum’s Wine Servery for an in-depth look at Surrealist artist Max Ernst\, with guest speaker David Rice.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/arts-group-surrealism/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220912T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220830T142311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T142311Z
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SUMMARY:Tours of the Athenaeum
DESCRIPTION:How much do you know about the historic contents of your Club? Join one of three tours taking place on this day each followed by either lunch\, afternoon tea or supper. \nCome learn more about the building\, history and culture of the club and enjoy our refreshments afterwards! \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/tours-of-the-athenaeum/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220909T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220830T141347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T194746Z
UID:10001190-1662750000-1662755400@theathenaeum.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Exchange: In conversation with Brian Groom
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Thought Leadership campaign\, we are proud to welcome Proprietors to The Exchange: In Conversation with Brian Groom\, author of Northerners: A History. \nWe’ll be exploring the people and history of the north\, its impact on European culture and the global economy\, and what being a Northerner means today. \nSigned books will be available on the evening\, and pre-bookings will be accepted for dinner following the sessions.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/the-exchange-in-conversation-with-brian-groom/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220906T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220901T131546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T131546Z
UID:10001209-1662472800-1662476400@theathenaeum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Literature Group
DESCRIPTION:Dr David Rice of the University of Liverpool has kindly agreed to talk to us about Surrealism in Literature. While many of us will be familiar with the art of twentieth century Surrealists\, fewer will be aware of the movement’s role in literature. Dr Rice\, who is a member of the Surrealist Group that meets in the club\, will focus on Nadja by French poet and novelist Andre Breton (1896-1956). Breton was also responsible for the first Surrealist Manifesto\, so it might be helpful to have a look at that before the meeting. \nBoth books are easily available (in translation) from Amazon. I’m sure we can all look forward to an entertaining and enlightening meeting.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/literature-group-19/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220906T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220830T140329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T141611Z
UID:10001187-1662472800-1662476400@theathenaeum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Literature Group
DESCRIPTION:Join the Athenaeum Literature Group in our historic Library Reading Room to talk books\, authors and all things belles-lettres. \nThe subject this time is Surrealism and will feature a talk from Dr. David Rice and a second variation on ‘What’s My Line?’ from Proprietor Michael Shankland. \nFood is also available before and after in the Newsroom.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/literature-group-18/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220903T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220903T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220616T113251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T140301Z
UID:10001178-1662201000-1662217200@theathenaeum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Kitty Wilkinson's Liverpool Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Athenaeum\, a historic and emblematic city centre venue\, and ArtsGroupie CIC\, a prominent Liverpool arts organisation\, have teamed up to provide monthly walking tours and events starting Summer 2022. \n  \nTravel back to Victorian Liverpool and discover key locations inhabited by local heroine Catherine “Kitty” Wilkinson. \nLiverpudlian legend\, Kitty\, was an Irish immigrant who lived in the city’s slums; she overcame all adversity to become a pioneer of hygiene and ran the country’s first public washhouse and baths. \nStarting at St. George’s Hall\, this two-hour will take you around the city\, ending with afternoon tea at The Athenaeum.
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/kitty-wilkinsons-liverpool-walking-tour/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220730T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220730T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220616T112950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T112950Z
UID:10001177-1659177000-1659187800@theathenaeum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Liverpool American History Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Athenaeum\, a historic and emblematic city centre venue\, and ArtsGroupie CIC\, a prominent Liverpool arts organisation\, have teamed up to provide monthly walking tours and events starting Summer 2022. \n  \nJoin us at the Liverpool Pier Head\, outside the Cunard Building (the River Mersey side)\, 10.30am 30th July\, as we explore Liverpool’s historic links to America. \nFrom the city’s darkest history\, like its abominable role in the transatlantic slave trade\, to its illustrious music & culture exports; Liverpool’s connections to the United States run deep. \nThe two-hour tour ends with a three-course lunch at the Athenaeum. \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/liverpool-american-history-walking-tour/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220729T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220729T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T160743
CREATED:20220520T144904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T153443Z
UID:10000996-1659119400-1659135600@theathenaeum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Friday Evening Dining
DESCRIPTION:The Club is open for Dinner on Friday Evenings with service between 6:30pm and 8:00pm. End the week the right way with a delectable meal from our chefs in the surroundings of your Club. \nYou can book a table for Friday Evening Dining through reception – 0151 709 7770 / reception@theathenaeum.org.uk. \nOn the last Friday of the Month newly joining Proprietors are invited to attend a special reception in the Library at 6:30pm to sign their share in the historic 1809 share register. All members are welcome to attend these receptions and are encouraged to stay for dinner. If you have not yet signed the register and would like to attend one of these signing receptions please contact reception. \n 
URL:https://theathenaeum.org.uk/event/friday-evening-dining-8/
LOCATION:The Athenaeum Liverpool\, Church Alley\, Liverpool\, L1 3DD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members & Guests
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