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FEBRUARY ’15THE NEWSLETTER OF THE YALE CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY

I WISH… Score tickets to Into the Woods with the Roundabout Theater Company. PG 2

50 Vanderbilt AvenueNew York, NY 10017Tel: 212.716.2100www.yaleclubnyc.org

Guest Rooms:800.335.YALEguestrooms@yaleclubnyc.org

Dining and Event Reservations:212.716.2133events@yaleclubnyc.org

Banquets:212.716.2122kobrien@yaleclubnyc.org

Membership:212.716.2131 info@yaleclubnyc.org

Editor:Andrew Bezek ’13abezek@yaleclubnyc.org

Pie Tasting with Four & Twenty Blackbirds PG 3

Chocolate & Wine Tasting Table

PG 3

Member Spotlight on Peter Wells’ Wedding PG 4

From “Yes” to “I do”

PG 4

Valentine’s Sweethearts Dinner

PG 3

50 WISHES AT 50 VANDERBILTThis Valentine’s Day – wish for it all. Whether it’s a pie from Four & Twenty Blackbirds, our Sweetheart Dinner, or maybe even… planning your big day, celebrate love here at the Club.

OUR CLUB’S CENTENNIAL Save the date for the Club’s two marquee centennial events: The Centennial Ball and Centennial Bash. PG 6

FEB CLUB, IT’S BEEN WAITING FOR YOU! Count down to Feb Club with fellow alums and friends at the biggest Yale Alumni party in the world. PG 3

ARTS + CULTURE EVENTS + PARTIES AT THE CLUB LIBRARY SHELF UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR

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Sean Pica on Hudson Link: Education Program at Sing, Sing Prison

Thursday, February 12, 6:30 pmDo you think that it’s possible to get a college degree while incarcerated in a maximum security prison like, say, Sing Sing? Yes it is – through the organization Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison. Hudson Link’s story, the subject of a recent HBO documentary, “The University of Sing Sing,” is one you won’t want to miss. Join us for a special presentation by Hudson Link’s Executive Director, Sean Pica, himself an alumnus of the program. Other graduates, now released from prison and living and working in New York, will be there to share how education shaped their time behind bars.. Please join Mr. Pica for a reception at 6:30 pm, followed by his lecture at 7:00 pm.

Patricia Mears on Elegance in an Age of Crisis

Wednesday, February 25, 6:30 pmDespite the dire financial climate of the ’30s, this decade gave rise to surprising innovations in fashion. The more restrictive attire of the preceding Edwardian era gave way to an international trend toward softer, minimally ornamented, and elegantly proportioned clothing. The fashions of the 1930s were made for movement, highlighting the natural and classically idealized body. Patricia Mears is the Deputy Director of The Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology, New York. Please join Ms. Mears for a short reception at 6:30 pm, followed by her lecture on the rise of a new era of elegance, during one of the United States’ most tumultuous decades.

THEATRE SERIES:

INTO THE WOODSWednesday, February 18, 8:00 pm Mind the wolf, heed the witch and honor the giant in the sky at this extraordinary musical about the power of wishes and what really happens after they come true. Venture back Into The Woods as Roundabout Theatre Company presents the acclaimed McCarter Theatre Center and Fiasco Theater production of the Tony Award-winning musical classic by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. With only 10 actors, one piano and boundless imagination, this witty and wildly theatrical re-invention is Into The Woods like you’ve never seen it before! Please reserve your final sale tickets for $79 each using the Club’s online calendar. Limited availability. All sales final.

ARCHITECTURE SERIES:

ALEXANDER GARVIN ’62 ON THE PLANNING GAME: LESSONS FROM GREAT CITIESThursday, January 29, 6:30 pm | Can city planners—or anyone—improve a neighborhood, city, suburb, or region? Who are the players, and what are their rules? Alexander Garvin’s career has combined urban planning and real estate with teaching, architecture, and public service. He is Adjunct Professor of Urban Planning and Management at Yale, where he has taught for the past 48 years, while holding prominent positions in five NYC governments, including Deputy Commissioner of Housing and City Planning Commissioner. His published books include: The American City: What Works, What Doesn’t; Public Parks: The Key to Livable Communities; and The Planning Game: Lessons from Great Cities. Join members for a short reception at 6:30 pm, followed by a lecture at 7:00 pm on how to win the Planning Game in the 21st Century.

Family Day at the Cornell Club Sunday, February 22, 11:30 am – 1:30 pmGumdrops, lollipops, and candy galore, come to the Cornell Club to see what’s in store! This year, our annual Family Day is Candyland themed with sweet treats for the little ones and adults alike! It is time to get out of the house and enjoy a Family Fun Day; join parents and children from the Inter-Club Community for a festive afternoon at The Club! There will be candy themed crafts and games for the little ones and a special Magic Show for all ages! Children will be treated to a kid friendly buffet, while the adults will enjoy a buffet featuring a Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar. Advance registration is required, and all reservation are final sale after Friday, February 20 at 12:00 pm.

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Pie Tasting with Brooklyn’s Four & Twenty Blackbirds

Wednesday, February 11, 7:00 pmMelissa and Emily Elsen, the twenty-something sisters who are proprietors of the wildly popular Brooklyn pie shop and cafe Four & Twenty Blackbirds, are coming to the Yale Club. Innovative pies like Black Bottom Oat, Buttermilk Chess, and Salted Caramel Apple put Four & Twenty Blackbirds on the map quickly after they opened in 2010 and drew crowds almost instantly to their small shop. Join them as they share their story (and their pies…) with fellow members for this special pre-Valentine’s treat. Reservations for this event may be made using our online calendar for $25 per person.

Saturday, January 31, 8:00 pm – 1:00 am | It’s been waiting for you… the biggest, best Yale Alumni party of the year…and now it’s here! We all love February. 28 nights, 28 cities, 28 parties – and the Yale Club of New York City will kick off this month-long tradition in style by counting down to February 1 with a special Feb Club Eve Blowout Celebration. In honor of the Yale Club’s 100 Years on Vanderbilt Ave, we’re kicking off Feb Club with a very special event, so bring fellow alums to celebrate one of Yale’s best traditions. Walk-in for $15 per person, cash only, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a cabaret in the Main Lounge, a DJ in the Tap Room, and drink specials from a cash bar, including a special Feb Club cask from Bronx Brewery by Damian Brown ’02, all night long. At midnight, we’ll pop some bubbly—there’ll be lots to share—and toast the beginning of a month-long of fun. Admission price includes the first glass of bubbly you’ll drink during the month of February. Please RSVP by visiting febclub.webs.com.

February 3

SAKE ’N SUSHI

– Ozeki Sake, California, USA

– Hakutsuru, Nada, Japan

– Hakutsuru, Junmai Ginjo, Nada, Japan

• California Roll

• Seared Tuna with Wakami and Ponzu Sauce

• Chicken Satay Peanut sauce

February 10

WINE & CHOCOLATE

– Silverado Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

– Grigch Hills Estate Zinfandel, Napa Valley

– Black Bart Syrah Port, Napa Valley

• Bittersweet Chocolate Truffle

• Chocolate covered Pecan and Dried Cherry Clusters

• Spicy Chocolate Pot Au Crème

February 17

BEER + MURRAY’S CHEESE

– Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout

– Victory Prima Pilsner

– Ommegang Three Philosophers Belgian Quadruple Ale

• Cheese Fondue and Pretzel

• Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Grain Mustard

• Bavarian Bleu Cheese, Walnuts and Chutney

February 24

TEQUILA WITH TACOS

– Partida Reposado

– Patrón Silver– Herradura Agave

• Lobster Taco

• Tuna with Cilantro and Lime

• Caponata and Mozzarella

TASTING TABLE TUESDAYS

Each week, at 7:00 pm, we’ll offer a different selection of themed food and beverage pairings in the Tap Room. These tastings provide members an alternative to our formal, seated tastings and give members a way to enjoy some of the many reserve selections we have at the Bulldog Bar. Reservations required; limit of 10 people per tasting. Tasting are $20, plus tax

COUNTDOWN TO FEBRUARY…

BLOWOUT CELEBRATION

FEB CLUB EVE

VALENTINE’S SWEETHEART DINNER Saturday, February 14, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm | You take care of your Valentine—we’ll take care of the evening. Bring your date to the Tap Room for the Chef’s decadent five-course tasting menu featuring local and seasonal flavors and a special Champagne toast to start the evening. We have multiple seatings available, so please make your reservation for $55 per person or $95 per person with wine pairing, exclusive of beverages, taxes, and gratuities, using the Club’s online calendar. This event sells out, so we suggest you reserve well in advance.

IN

MEMORIAM

We extend sincere condolences to the families of the following members:

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Richard C. AnthonyDonald L. Deming ’45

William Southworth Greaves ’57John J. O’Neill ’47

FROM “YES” TO “I DO” PLANNING YOUR WEDDING DAY AT YOUR CLUBThere are about 3,467 steps between “Yes” and your big day. Feel at home for your wedding and let one of our Catering Managers help you out.

Located in the heart of Midtown, just steps away from Grand Central Terminal, The Yale Club of New York City sets the stage for New York’s most beautiful wedding ceremonies and receptions. Here at the Club, we can accommodate weddings for over 200 guests in our Grand Ballroom and offer a variety of smaller spaces for more intimate celebrations. Our team will assist you every step of the way, from event design and linen selection to coordinating your wedding menu and scheduling all of your set-up details. Please contact our banquet office for more information at 212-716-2122.

UNION CLUB OF BRITISH COLUMBIALooking for a getaway with weather that fits the season? Located in the center of Victoria, British Columbia, on a direct route from British Columbia ferries, the Union Club of British Columbia is the perfect winter getaway. The beaches and islands of Victoria create hideaways for guests seeking relaxation, while also providing opportunities for Yale Club members to enjoy world-class golf courses, ski hills, hiking trails, and fishing expeditions.

Established in 1879, the Union Club of British Columbia combines a spirit of timeless elegance and comfort with the most modern amenities. With everything from a library, billiard room, and dance floor to formal dining and several rooms appropriate for any event, the Club is able to cater to both the personal and professional needs of all its guests.

This century-old inn is a refuge of privacy and privilege that combines Old World flair with the most modern of hotel amenities. It has 22 guest rooms, including seven suites with separate sitting rooms. Many of the Inn’s rooms have marvelous views of the scenic Victoria Inner Harbour.

Yale Club members may enjoy the full amenities the Union Club has to offer. Please call the Union Club of British Columbia at (250) 384-1151 or by visiting www.unionclub.com to book your stay today, and remember to use The Yale Club’s website to send your letter of introduction.

RECIPROCAL CLUB

HOLIDAY HOURS The Club will offer the following hours of service for President’s Day. For any updates to this schedule, please visit our website at www.yaleclubnyc.org.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 PRESIDENT’S DAY The Tap Room will serve breakfast from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

The Main Bar will have cocktail service from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

The Gym will be open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The Locker Rooms will be open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm.

The Pool will be open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Superfit and Yoga will not meet.

Massages will be available by appointment.

Tech Day at the Yale Club

Monday, February 23, 11:00 am – 3:00 pmDo you have questions about our website? Need to learn how to make an online reservation or send a letter of introduction to one of our reciprocal clubs? Drop in for Tech Day at the Yale Club! Staff from the Club’s Membership and Marketing team will be on-hand to teach you all the details of the Yale Club’s website and also take your photograph for your online profile. Light refreshments will be served, and reservations are not required.

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BUILDING COMMUNITIES IN THE LIBRARY: GRADUATE STUDENT INFORMATION SESSIONSAre you a graduate student? Are you working on your dissertation or studying for the GRE, GMAT, or LSAT? At the library, we notice you working every day: in good weather and bad, in the morning and in the evening, and often during your lunch hour. Studying and writing, however, do not have to be solitary activities, and who better to work with than fellow Club members?

The Library Committee and Library staff would like to invite you to join a graduate student working group.

Former Yale Club president and member for more than 40 years, Peter Wells, is a familiar face to many around the Yale Club. To say that the Yale Club is an important part of Mr. Wells’ life would be an understatement. The Club has been not only a second home, but also a place where he has celebrated many significant moments in his life, including his wedding. For the full interview, visit yaleclubnyc.org

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Peter Wells ’60INTERVIEW BY NATALIE DRUCKER ’14

INTEREST

groupsABC Book ClubWednesday, February 4, 6:00 pmThe Flash Boys by Michael Lewis, presented by Tony DeRosa

Wednesday, March 4, 6:00 pmThe Triple Package by Amy Chua, Presented by Sandip Bhattacharji

Great Books ClubWednesday, February 18, 6:00 pmThe Myth of Sisyphus by Camus, presented by Melanie Langer

Wednesday, March 18, 6:00 pmFrankenstein by Mary Shelly, Presented by Karl Holtzschue

Thought Leaders in BusinessTuesday, February 3, 6:00 pmJan Nolte on How to Use the Power of Executive Presence in Every Conversation to Fast Forward Your Business

How is the Yale Club important to you?I met my wife at the Yale Club! It was 1997; I was on the Yale Club Council, and we had invited the board of the UVA Club to dinner. At dinner, I sat next to Lisa Montgomery who was on the UVA board at the time. Long story short, I ended up marrying her one year later in May of 1998.

Tell us about your wedding.Lisa and I got married at the Yale Club. The ceremony was offsite, but we came here to celebrate the wedding with family and friends. The reception was in the Main Lounge and we had the 1998 Whiffenpoofs perform at the party. Every one of the guests thought that the Yale Club was superb in terms of the venue and service. That was in 1998 and the Yale Club continues producing wonderful weddings every year.

What do you love most about the Club?The staff is incredible! The people stay here. Domingo, for example, took a job here and left a couple months after starting. He was gone for six weeks but quickly came back, and he has been here ever since.

What is your favorite dining room?The Grill Room is probably my favorite, although I really like the Tap Room as well. The food is wonderful, and I have yet to find a member who disagrees with me in terms of quality and value. There is never a time when I am in New York that I don’t have lunch here.

Library Shelf

Current Students Group: Wednesday, February 11, 6:00 pm

If you are interested in developing writing connections with fellow graduate students, we invite you to a meeting on Wednesday, February 11 at 6:00 pm in the Library Conference Room. Attendees will discuss the possibility of putting together an interdisciplinary writing group and use the time to network with members working in other programs and fields.

Test Prep Group: Thursday, February 12, 6:00 pm

If you are in interested in meeting other members who are preparing for graduate exams, we invite you to a meeting on Thursday, February 12 at 6:00 pm in the Library Conference Room. Attendees may trade study tips and traps, find kindred study partners, and make plans for more formal study sessions.

If you would like to participate in either of these study groups, please RSVP at least twenty-four hours in advance to Librarian Christina Kasman at ckasman@yaleclubnyc.org. Interested members who cannot attend are also encouraged to contact the library staff to be placed on an email list. Light refreshments will be served at both events.

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SAVE THE DATE!

Sunday, April 5: Easter Brunch

Wednesday, April 15: DKE Club Annual Meeting

Wednesday, April 22: Ricasoli Wine Dinner

Sunday, May 10: Mother’s Day Brunch

Monday, May 25: Roof Dining Room +

Terrace Opens

SAVE THE DATE: THE YALE CLUB CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS

Pomerol Wine Dinner with Edouard Moueix

Wednesday, March 11, 6:00 pmEdouard Moueix is the grandson of Jean-Pierre Moueix and current Sales Director for Jean-Pierre Moueix. Join Monsieur Moueix for a selection of four of his exceptional wines, including the Chateau Trotanoy Pomerol 2010, which received a Wine Spectator rating of 98, along with Chef Kehrli’s precise pairings for $90 per person, exclusive of taxes and gratuity. Reservations must be made in advance using the Club’s online calendar.

WINE of the month: Jean-Pierre MoueixJean-Pierre Moueix is synonymous with Pomerol, and no other family in Bordeaux has had such a profound influence on an entire appellation. The region itself and most of the estates in the area are extraordinarily small, resulting in limited quantities of wines that tend to be quite rare. Specializing in the softer flavors of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, wines of Pomerol offer formidable terroir with tannin-driver power and loads of flesh throughout the finish. Jean-Pierre Moueix produces some of the most highly sought-after wines in the world, including the infamous Chateau Petrus Pomerol.

Centennial BallSaturday, May 2A black tie dinner and gala toasting the Club’s 100 Years on Vanderbilt Ave. Join members for a very special evening beginning with cocktails in the Roof Dining Room and Terrace, followed by dinner in the Ballroom, and dancing to Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks in the Main Lounge. Reservations for $250, all-inclusive, per person.

Centennial BashThursday, June 4Roam the rooms of the Club during our Club open house. Find custom cocktails, live performances, and fellow members and friends as you explore the Club’s historic corners. Enjoy a variety of hors d’oeuvres and a full open bar to commemorate 100 years on Vanderbilt Ave. Reservations for $40, all-inclusive, per person.

THEATER SERIES: The Audience with Helen Mirren

Friday, March 27, 8:00 pm For sixty years, Queen Elizabeth II has met with each of her twelve Prime Ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as the Audience. Academy Award winner Helen Mirren returns to Broadway—and to the throne—in a riveting new play by Peter Morgan, writer of the Academy Award-nominated film, The Queen. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Stephen Daldry, The Audience takes theatregoers behind the walls of Buckingham Palace and into the private chambers of Queen Elizabeth II, offering glimpses of the woman behind the crown and the moments that shaped a monarch. Please make final sale reservations for $145 each using the Club’s online calendar well in advance, as space is extremely limited. Two reservations per member maximum.

SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IN THE UNITED STATES: A PANEL HOSTED BY YALE GALA AND THE YALE CLUB OF NEW YORK CITYThursday, March 5, 6:30 pmTo commemorate 20 years of partnership between GALA and the YCNYC, we are pleased to host this special panel on same-sex marriage. Same-Sex marriage remains an important question in our country, particularly with the current pending Supreme Court case. Since the landmark 2013 Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Windsor, U.S. district courts in twenty-four states, state courts in six states, and one state court addressing the recognition of same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions, have found that same-sex marriage bans violate the Constitution, but a handful of states maintain their restrictions. Join Yale’s Gay and Lesbian Alumni (GALA) and The Yale Club of New York City for a panel featuring Marc Solomon ’89, National Campaign Director of Marriage Equality; James Esseks ’87, Director of the ACLU LGBT & AIDS Project; Susan Sommer ’83, JD ’86, Director of Constitutional Litigation at Lambda Legal; and Professor George Chauncey ’77, PhD ’89, the world’s preeminent LGBT historian. A short reception at 6:30 pm will be followed by the panel at 7:00 pm on the upcoming critical issues surrounding same-sex marriage equality in our country.

Reservations for both events become available on Monday, March 2 on our online calendar, and space for the Gala is limited.

FEBRUARY events

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BRIDGE GROUP 1:00 pm

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BRIDGE GROUP 1:00 pm

PRESIDENT’S DAY

BRIDGE GROUP1:00 pm

BRIDGE GROUP1:00 pm

FRENCH TABLE12:15 pm

THOUGHT LEADERS IN BUSINESS6:00 pm

TASTING TABLE: SUSHI ’N SAKE7:00 pm

FRENCH TABLE12:15 pm

TASTING TABLE: WINE & CHOCOLATE7:00 pm

UVA BUSINESS FORUM BREAKFAST 8:15 am

FRENCH TABLE12:15 pm

TASTING TABLE: BEER + MURRAY’S CHEESE7:00 pm

ABC BOOK CLUB6:00 pmDISCUSSION: The Flash Boys by Michael Lewis

PIE TASTING WITH FOUR & TWENTY BLACKBIRDS7:00 pm

LIBRARY INFO SESSION: CURRENT STUDENTS GROUP 6:00 pm

GREAT BOOKS CLUB6:00 pmDISCUSSION: The Myth of Sisyphus by Camus

THEATER SERIES: INTO THE WOODS8:00 pm

SEAN PICA ON HUDSON LINK6:30 pm

YALE CLUB WRITERS GROUP6:00 pm

LIBRARY INFO SESSION: TEST PREP GROUP6:00 pm

MANDARIN TABLE12:15 pm

FAMILY FRIDAY DINNER IN THE GRILL

LIVE MUSIC IN THE TAP

POETRY GROUP6:00 pm

FAMILY FRIDAY DINNER IN THE GRILL

LIVE MUSIC IN THE TAP

UVA SOUP KITCHEN 8:45 am, 11:45 am

VALENTINE’S DAY SWEETHEARTS DINNER5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

TECH DAY AT THE YALE CLUB11:00 am – 3:00 pm

FAMILY DAY AT THE CORNELL CLUB11:30 am

BRIDGE GROUP1:00 pm

FRENCH TABLE12:15 pm

TASTING TABLE: TEQUILA WITH TACOS7:00 pm

PATRICIA MEARS ON ELEGANCE IN AN AGE OF CRISIS6:30 pm

YANA: YALE ALUMNI NONPROFIT ALLIANCE MEETING6:30 pm

PROHIBITION9:00 pm – 1:00 am

FAMILY FRIDAY DINNER IN THE GRILL

LIVE MUSIC IN THE TAP

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FRENCH TABLE 12:15 pm

TASTING TABLE TUESDAYS: CHARCUTERIE AND CABERNET SAUVIGNON 7:00 pm

YANA: YALE ALUMNI NON-PROFIT ALLIANCE MEETING 6:30 pm

ARCHITECTURE SERIES: ALEXANDER GARVIN ’62 ON THE PLANNING GAME: LESSONS FROM GREAT CITIES 6:30 pm

FAMILY FRIDAY DINNER IN THE GRILL

LIVE MUSIC IN THE TAP

COUNTDOWN TO FEBRUARY… FEB CLUB EVE BLOWOUT CELEBRATION8:00 pm – 1:00 am

FAMILY FRIDAY DINNER IN THE GRILL

LIVE MUSIC IN THE TAP

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE (see page 4)

YOUNG MEMBER EVENTS

FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS

EVENTS CELEBRATING THE CLUB’S CENTENNIAL

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DINING HOURS

GRILL ROOMMonday – Friday Lunch: 12:00 pm to 2:30 pmDinner: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Bar remains open until 10:00 pm SaturdayCocktails: 12:00 pm to 11:00 pmLunch: 12:00 pm to 2:30 pmDinner: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Sunday Cocktails: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pmDinner: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

TAP ROOMMonday – Friday Breakfast: 7:00 am to 10:30 amLunch: 12:00 pm to 2:30 pmDinner: 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Bar remains open until 11:00 pm

SaturdayBreakfast Buffet: 8:00 am to 11:00 amSundayBreakfast Buffet: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

MAIN BARMonday – FridayCocktails: 12:00 pm to 12:00 am

DINING HOURSTurn to page 4 for the Holiday Schedule.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 9:00 PM – 1:00 AMKeep calm and speak-easy. We’ve received an order that no intoxicating liquor will be allowed on premises. (Good thing we’re prepared to break the law…) Snag an arm, grab an ear, and whisper to everyone you know—everyone but Johnny

Law—that we’re blowing the roof off. Young Gentlemen, suit-up; Ladies, dress to kill because members of the Yale, Harvard, Dartmouth, Princeton, Cornell, Penn, and Virginia Clubs will be carousing the night away at the greatest party

that isn’t actually happening. (At least that’s what we’re telling the coppers.) We’ll have casino tables ready for you to play your luck at Blackjack and Poker (Yale Club dollars, not real Benjamins), as you down gin fizzes and jig to a live swing

band. (Later, a DJ.) Snitches will be booted.

Interested? Reserve in advance for $55 per person and sip drinks from an open bar of beer, wine, and bubbly, plus Tanqueray No. 10 Gin for the first hour, and snag lots of hors d’oeuvres. Black tie, preferred.

Password for entry: Hooch.