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Class of 1966 Mini-Reunion , California

October 9-12, 2014

SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2014

12:00 Noon The Autry National Center of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027 323-667-2000

The Vassar bus will pick us up at the Georgian at noon. We will travel to the Autry which is located in in beautiful Griffith Park. We will have a group lunch in the Museum Cafe, followed by a docent-led tour of the Museum's exhibit: "Route 66: The Road and the Romance", which is particularly relevant to the theme of our mini-reunions. There will be ample time available to explore the other exhibits in the Museum on our own.

3:30 P.M. The Vassar bus will pick us up in front of the Museum to head back to our hotels. We will have time to check in, freshen up and get acquainted with Santa Monica and its world-famous Pier.

6:00 P.M. Border Grill 1445 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401 310-451-1655

We will take a short walk from the Georgian to the Border Grill, home of renowned chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. Ms. Milliken and Ms. Feniger have appeared on many television cooking shows including Bravo's "Top Chef: Masters" and the Food Channel's "Too Hot Tamales". We will have cocktails and a casual dinner in the upstairs private dining room. The Border Grill serves gourmet Mexican fare, featuring complex, authentic dishes based on the home cooking of Oaxaca and the Yucatan. At our leisure, we can head back to the hotels for a restful night's sleep.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2014

8:00 A.M. Registration at The Georgian Hotel

Pick up your goodie bag with mementos of your visit to Los Angeles, the western terminus of Route 66. Alcohol will be charged separately at our dining venues.

8:45 A.M. Home of Brenda Feigen 10158 Hollow Glen Drive, Los Angeles CA 90077 310-271-0606

All '66ers will meet at the Georgian to board the Vassar bus which will take us to the lovely home of Brenda Feigen and Joanne Parrent for coffee and conversation (Classmates only, please). Brenda and Joanne live in the Los Angeles community of Beverly Glen Park, in the hills of Bel Air. We will have time to tell our classmates what has happened in our lives since graduation. As Vassar women, we are an accomplished, interesting, fun group!

11:45 A.M. Guests will meet at the Georgian Hotel to board the Vassar bus to Brenda's home. We will have a casual lunch at Brenda's and the opportunity to continue the morning's conversation.

1:45 P.M. The 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049 310-440-7330

The Vassar bus will pick up '66ers and their guests at Brenda's house to take us to the incredible Getty Center, situated on a hilltop in the Santa Monica mountains. We will take a scenic route through Holmby Hills where we can marvel at the private mansions that dot the Los Angeles hillside. The Getty incorporates the modern design of architect Richard Meier, with beautiful gardens, open space and spectacular views of Los Angeles. The $1.3 billion Center, which opened to the public in December 1997, boasts a collection of European and American art from medieval times to the present which is among the best in the United States. We will have the opportunity to wander alone through the splendor of the collections or join one of several docent-led public tours: Architecture Tour (45 minutes) at 3:00 or 4:00; Gardens (45 minutes) at 3:30.

5:00 P.M. The Vassar bus will pick us up at the Getty to take us back to our hotels. We will have time to freshen up, read emails, make phone calls or just relax before dinner.

6:00 P.M. Chinois on Main 2709 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 310-392-9025

We can take a leisurely walk from the Georgian or carpool to Chinois on Main (1.3 miles). Chinois on Main has been an institution since 1983 when the iconic Wolfgang Puck created the first example of Asian Fusian cuisine with his bold menu of Asian dishes using California's fresh, accessible products combined with French culinary techniques. In our private room, we will enjoy each other's company and marvel at our fabulous day getting to know one another "as adults" and at the Getty.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014

8:30 A.M. Walk from the Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach (about 2.3 miles each way)

For those who are interested, meet at the Georgian Hotel to take a leisurely walk from the Santa Monica Pier to Venice Beach (and back) -- a little more than an hour. Pass by the Heal the Bay Aquarium (you may want to visit the Aquarium on Sunday, open 12:30-6:00 P.M.), gaze at the Pier attractions and head south along the boardwalk. Venice is the home of the famed Muscle Beach and International Chess Park -- a true people-watching adventure. (If you don't want to walk all the way to Venice, turn around and walk back to the Georgian whenever you would like to do so.)

10:00 A.M. Group Photo at the Route 66 Sign on the Santa Monica Pier

Walk across Ocean Avenue from the Georgian Hotel to the Santa Monica Pier where the iconic Route 66 sign is located, marking the western terminus of the famed highway (established in 1926.) The Pier opened on September 9, 1909 -- the first concrete pier in the U.S. (the concrete pilings were later replaced with wooden piles.) An amusement park was added on the widened Pier in 1916, featuring a carousel and roller coaster. The breakwater, creating the yacht harbor, was completed in 1934.Since that time, the Pier has undergone several cycles of despair and rebirth. In 1996, a totally rebuilt Pier was reopened with an aquarium, carousel and multiple food and "fun" venues.

10:30 A.M. The , Art Collections and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108 626-405-2100

After our photo, the Vassar bus will pick everyone up at the Georgian Hotel to take us to the Huntington, located north of the city. The Huntington was established in 1919 by Henry E. and Arabella Huntington as a collections-based research and educational institution. Huntington established a splendid art collection, amassed the core of one of the finest research libraries in the world and created an array of botanical gardens with plants from around the globe. His large Beaux Arts mansion (now the Art Gallery), the library building and the 120-acre Botanical Gardens welcome more than 500,000 visitors each year. We are fortunate that Karen Braley Reynolds, a Huntington Fellow, has arranged for docents to guide us through British Art (the main gallery), silver, American Art, the library, or the gardens depending on our specific areas of interest. Wandering the exhibits and gardens on your own, or with the guide(s) -- either will be an incredible experience.

At 12:30 P.M., we will have a lunch in the Rose Garden Tea Room at the Huntington. Overlooking three acres of roses, the Tea Room is the perfect setting to enjoy a pot of tea, scones and an array of savory finger sandwiches, cheeses, salads, fruits and desserts.

4:30 P.M. Downtown Los Angeles Architectural Tour

Board the Vassar bus at the Huntington to drive to downtown Los Angeles where we will have a walking tour of Grand Avenue and El Pueblo's . Our guide, Clare Kunny, Director of Art Muse Los Angeles, will join us on the bus to provide Page 3 of 5

commentary about cultural patrons of , such as the Huntingtons, Norton Simon, J. Paul Getty, etc. The bus will deposit the group at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral, designed by Rafael Moneo, opened in 2002. During the course of the next hour, our guide will describe the diverse architecture of Los Angeles as we walk down Grand Avenue viewing architectural gems such as The Music Center (Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, and Mark Taper Forum) built in 1969, , designed by and Yasushisa Toyota and opened in 2003, Museum of Contemporary Art, designed by Arata Isozaki and opened in 1986, and Museum, scheduled to open in 2015. We will board the Vassar bus at the Broad Museum to drive to Olvera Street, the birthplace of Los Angeles, where we will have a brief tour. Then, we will walk across the street to Union Station for cocktails and dinner at Traxx, in the Concourse.

6:30 P.M. Traxx Union Station 800 North Alameda, Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-625-1999

Built in the 1930s, Union Station served to consolidate rail services from a number of railroads into one terminal station. Conceived on a grand scale, Union Station became known as the "Last of the Great Railway Stations" built in the United States. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. We will convene in the Concourse, dining beneath the 50-foot towering arched ceilings in the heart of Union Station. Following dinner, our Vassar bus will take us back to our hotels where the comfort of our rooms will be a welcome sight after a wonderful weekend exploring the culture of Los Angeles.

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HOTELS: The Georgian Hotel 1415 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401 800-538-8147

Ocean View Hotel 1447 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90401 800-452-4888

COMMITTEE CONTACT INFORMATION:

Barbara Cort Counter 310-271-1347 [email protected]

Barbara Ludlam Danz 530-448-6418 [email protected]

Brenda Feigen 310-271-0606 [email protected]

Barb Weinstein LeWinter 802-872-5968 [email protected]

Karen Braley Reynolds 626-796-7922 [email protected]

Yolanda Mezey Terbell 805-845-3205 [email protected]

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