7 U n i v e r s i t y C l u b o f C h i c a g o

6 February 2017 | Vol. 73 No. 2

A n n ua l B l a c k a n d W h i t e B a l l Truman Capote hosted the “Best Party Ever,” his Black and White Ball, 50 years ago, on November 28, 1966. A party where Capote spent $16,000. What if you threw a party and everybody came? That is exactly what happened when 540 of Capote’s nearest and dearest showed up at the Grand Ballroom of New York’s Plaza Hotel. Let’s make that happen again, 50 years later, at the grand Cathedral Hall of the University Club, on Friday, April 21. Reception at 7 p.m., dinner and dancing to the Michael Lerich Orchestra at 8 p.m. Attire: Formal Black, Formal White or Black and White. Masks optional. Reservations: ...... 312 .696 .2297 Price: . . . . . $115+grat+tax by April 1; $125++ after Ask for discounted overnight rooms: . . . . 312 .726 .2840 ELECTED Vincent Haas, Texas Wesleyan University ‘04 Proposer: William D. Kentworthy Seconder: Thomas Mahowald to membership Supporter: Phillip E. Smith Troy D. Hammond, Milligan College ‘89 The following joined our Club during the past month. Proposer: Don Fouts Seconder: Cynthia L. Fuchs Welcome new members. Supporter: David W. Tretter

Neeraj S. Arora, University of Pittsburgh ‘01 Richard J. Helldobler, University of Toledo ‘83 Proposer: John P. Salvino Seconder: Richard N. Beleutz Proposer: Salme Harju Steinberg Seconder: Ali R. Malekzadeh Supporter: Peter K. Braxton Supporter: Charles R. Middleton

Vladimir Barisik, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius ‘00 Steven P. Higdon, Illinois State University ‘88 Proposer: Andrew May Seconder: Alexandra Demers Proposer: J. Matthew Wright Seconder: Jennifer E. Russart Supporter: Newcombe B. Clark Supporter: Robert S. Keith

James C. Biegler, University of Chicago ‘72 Griffin S. Knight, Franklin University of Switzerland ‘09 Proposer: Thomas A. Fraser Seconder: James W. Montgomery Proposer: Douglas A. Crawford Seconder: Bao-Huong T. Nguyen Supporter: N/A Supporter: Kyle L. Flynn

Laura M. Bleeke, Harvard University ‘16 Daniel F. Konicek, Purdue University ‘86 Proposer: Lesli L. Babbs Seconder: A. Field Osler Proposer: Christopher Mullen Seconder: William J. McKenna Supporter: A. Ward McCally Supporter: N/A

Arlene S. Buckmaster, University of South Florida ‘15 Michael LoGiudice, Northern Illinois University ‘74 Proposer: Natalie Dunn Seconder: Michael S. Wolz Proposer: Eric C. Sutherland Seconder: Michael S. Wolz Supporter: Kate Pancero Supporter: Cara A. Gannon

Arturo Castro, Escuela Britanica ‘83 Paul Lubbers, University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign ‘96 Proposer: Charissa L. Armon Seconder: Charles M. McDonald Proposer: Thomas J. Kanyock Seconder: Louis F. Ray Supporter: Allen G. Carter Supporter: Laura Diane Lewandowski

Amy Cesta, University of Notre Dame ‘00 Catharine D. Malloy, Mount Mary College ‘79 Proposer: Eleanor R. Martin Seconder: James Hamlin Proposer: Pamela R. Passis Seconder: J. Patrick Kelly Supporter: Megan B. Parker Supporter: N/A

Fenton Challgren, Iowa State University ‘87 Chaminda B. Mapa, Purdue University ‘07 Proposer: Pamela A. Duke Seconder: Daniel Sih Proposer: David S. Sargent Seconder: Michael B. Masius Supporter: Blair Kerr Supporter: Sally L. Sargent

Kerwin Charles, University of Miami ‘89 Saul Marquez, Miami University ‘06 Proposer: Robert J. Zimmer Seconder: Theresa M. Allen Proposer: Ellen Starmann Seconder: Blair Kerr Supporter: Daniel Gaylin Supporter: Michael Rolfes

Christa A. Cunningham, University of Califorina - Los Angeles ‘10 Stephen Master, Northwestern University ‘06 Proposer: Elyse Ogletree Seconder: Thomas V. Leverso Proposer: Alexander N. Kasuya Seconder: Matthew K. Dennett Supporter: N/A Supporter: Sean Ballard

John F. DeRango, DePaul University ‘90 Daniel C. Meyer, University of Califorina - Berkeley ‘13 Proposer: Elyse Ogletree Seconder: Christopher G. Ogletree Proposer: Robert S. Minetz Seconder: A. Noah Minetz Supporter: Emilie P. Kraft Supporter: Kent H. Larson

James M. Driscoll, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ‘10 Fernando F. Mier Flores, Illinois Institute of Technology ‘13 Proposer: Zachary T. Archer Seconder: Michael S. Wolz Proposer: Scott Newhall Seconder: Kate Pancero Supporter: Glenn F. Springmann Supporter: Michael Wolz

Alexander C. Ehmann, Bucknell University ‘15 Sameena Rahman, Duke University ‘97 Proposer: Richard Dubord Seconder: Samantha H. Dubuque Proposer: Farah N. Khan Seconder: John K. Song Supporter: Michael Khadder Supporter: Allyson Pooley

Richard Feitler, Vassar College ‘85 Sheldon Rapoport, The George Washington University ‘70 Proposer: Douglas C. Grissom Seconder: Scott Newhall Proposer: James M. Kershner Seconder: John H. Nelson Supporter: Mary Lou Gorno Supporter: N/A

James M. Gale, University of Illinois - Urbana Champaign ‘09 Thomas L. Rogers, Stetson University ‘09 Proposer: Marisa Q. Caperino Seconder: Jason R. Knupp Proposer: Natalie Dunn Seconder: Michael S. Wolz Supporter: Brittany J. Reed Supporter: Kate Pancero

Mary T. Griffin, University of Michigan ‘84 J. Richard Shoemaker, Doane University ‘73 Proposer: Michael Griffin Seconder: Karen K. Mackay Proposer: William S. Lear Seconder: Michael S. Wolz Supporter: Melanie Witt Supporter: N/A

Adam F. Griffiths, College of St. Mark and St. John ‘86 Charles E. Snellgrove III, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ‘89 Proposer: Ellen E. Starmann Seconder: Karen O. Gibbs Proposer: Michael C. Krauss Seconder: Jonathan F. Chait Supporter: Douglas P. Regan Supporter: N/A

Thomas Guzman, University of Illinois at Chicago ‘11 Benjamin B. Strobel, Santa Clara University ‘08 Proposer: Robert A. Dixon Seconder: Kyle R. Arneson Proposer: Peter L. Slaven Seconder: David J. Morris Supporter: Kyle L. Flynn Supporter: Katherine Lucas Geant

2 Amir R. Tahmassebi, University of Notre Dame ‘02 N e w Y e a r ’ s D ay O p e n H o u s e Proposer: Christopher Mullen Seconder: William J. McKenna Supporter: Craig D. Tobin Photos from the 2017 New Year’s Day Open

Rameez Tayyabi, University of Ottawa ‘14 House are available for complimentary download Proposer: Bruce A. Reid Seconder: Ned L. Thomas at www.rongouldstudios.smugmug.com (password: Supporter: A. Ward McCally UCC76). Prints are also available for purchase. Laurie K.Thomson, University of Illinois Medical Center ‘78 Proposer: Allyson Pooley Seconder: Kelly K. Penry Supporter: Matthew G. Fiascone

Janet Underhill, University of Chicago ‘62 Proposer: Karen Underhill Seconder: Blair Kerr Supporter: Michael Rolfes

Neal J. Van Allsburg, Calvin College ‘13 Proposer: Jeffrey M. Osmond Seconder: Michael B. Masius Supporter: Gian F. Craparo

Brian Wagner, Eastern Illinois University ‘87 Proposer: Jeffery L. McGee Seconder: Steven R. Jesanis Supporter: Michael Wolz

Francesca Whalen, Bowdoin College ‘03 Proposer: Abdur N. Khalafalla Seconder: Michael Rolfes Supporter: Phillip M. Puckorius

Dennis R. Williams, Northwestern University ‘62 Proposer: Michael S. Wolz Seconder: Mary Lou Gorno Supporter: N/A

If you have someone who is interested in joining the Club, please contact Membership at 312.696.2223 or [email protected].

M e s s N i g h t Please join us in celebrating the second Marine Corps Mess Night cohosted by Marine Air Control Group 48, from Great Lakes, IL, on Friday, March 17. Club members will join Marines, sailors, and civilian significant others at a reception in the Library at 6 p.m., and dinner in Cathedral Hall at 7 p.m. Mess Night is a long-cherished tradition in which members of a military unit gather to salute each other, the unit and recent actions. A light- hearted side of the event will be on view when military personnel are cited for violating the Rules of the Mess. Mess Night is the perfect opportunity for Club members to show their appreciation in person to the Marines, the sailors and their significant others. In a more tangible manner, the Club asks members to further exhibit their appreciation by sponsoring two or more military personnel. If you’re unable to join in, please consider sponsoring others to attend. Attire, Military: Best dress uniform. Civilian: Black tie. Contact Ed directly for sign up, overnight rates and more details at 312.696.2230 or [email protected].

3 F oo d a n d B e v e r a g e N e w s it will offer a swanky steakhouse vibe with Chef Mark Baker’s take on the classic Chicago steak. Reservations For dining reservations or more information: are a must, so plan early to secure your spot. 312.696.2297 or online at www.ucco.com. To make your event complete, call Room Scotch Society Dinner Reservations and stay the night: 312.726.2840. The Scotch Society invites you to a Chateau 76 dinner and tasting on Chateau 76 Wine Thursday, February 9, Society welcomes Giuseppe which will feature both Bianco of Avignonesi on traditional old world scotches paired with their Wednesday, February 22, counterparts from Japan, the finest of Japanese when we take a journey whiskeys (technically not Scotch). Japanese through the acclaimed wines of this storied whiskeys are among the most prized and sought after, Italian producer. Originally founded by the having developed an almost cult-like following. Avignonesi family as an estate winery, Avignonesi Our dinner will offer you the opportunity to owns some of the most storied vineyards in the sip and savor side by side and make your own Tuscan region of Italy. Regarded as an innovator in determination. The results will show the wonderful introducing organic and biodynamic farming to one range inherent in both the traditional and the new. of the oldest wine regions of the world, Avignonesi Chef Mark Baker will present a menu crafted to is nonetheless terroir driven as it crafts its wines. highlight and enhance these beautiful scotches and Working with the Sangiovese grape, Avignonesi demonstrate their depth of character. As a bonus, crafts wines of purity and character that fully all scotches will be available for order at special express their heritage. Club pricing. Reception at 5:45 p.m., with dinner At our dinner, we will taste through a range of promptly at 6:20 p.m. wines including the flagship blends as well as the Price: ...... $80+grat+tax acclaimed 50&50, a joint venture with Capannelle that regularly scores high marks from the critics. Chef Mark Baker will pair a Tuscan-inspired P i a n o / G u i t a r B a r five-course menu to match with the wines and we Enjoy live music in the Presidents’ Bar, will finish with the very rare Vin Santo, among the Thursdays and Fridays, from 5 to 8 p.m. world’s greatest sweet wines. As a special bonus, No cover, no minimum. all wines will be available for purchase February 2, pianist Jeff Manuel. at Club pricing. February 3, jazz duo with Zvonimir Tot. Reception in Cathedral Hall at 5:45 p.m., February 9, blues bar with Dave Specter. with dinner promptly at 6:20 p.m. This will be February 10, pianist Jeremy Kahn. a fantastic evening of food and wine. February 16, guitarist Kevin Presbrey. Reservations: ...... 312 .696 .2297 February 17, pianist Leandro Varady. Price: . . . $105+grat+tax for Society members/guests; February 23, Joey Edwin, guitar and vocals...... $125++ for non-Society members February 24, piano duo with Rob Clearfield. Save the Dates March 22: James Cahill, winemaker of Soter Vineyards, Oregon, producer of some of Oregon’s P r o s p e c t i v e M e mb e r s ’ R e c e p t i o n most acclaimed Pinot Noirs. April 19: Robert Fisher of Fisher Vineyards, Friday, February 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Napa, showcasing its storied California Cabs. Have a friend, family member or colleague interested in membership? Invite them to join Valentine’s Day 2017 us and learn more about many benefits of For Valentine’s Day 2017 we will offer a membership. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvre and tours special edition of our PRIME 76 steakhouse, take place throughout the evening. RSVP to ValenPRIME, on Tuesday, February 14, beginning 312.696.2223, [email protected] at 5:30 p.m. Taking place in Cathedral Hall, or on the Club calendar.

4 S o c i e t i e s Chess Society The Chess Society meets every third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. Players of all Dance Society levels are welcome to attend. Beverages à la carte. The Dance Society is once Please RSVP to Peter at [email protected]. again offering group lessons. Photography Society Looking for some great Photography Society meets on second activity to keep the body moving Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. to show and critique during these colder months or photos. Contact: Susanna Doolin, [email protected] just a good excuse to socialize with fellow members? or Sara Levinson at [email protected]. Classes take place on Mondays, March 13 Investment Society through April 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. The instruction All are invited to will be: 1) hustle, 2) swing, 3) salsa, 4) recap. This an Investment Society is a great way to get ready for the Black and White lunch on Thursday, Ball on April 21. March 2, where Also, if you love the tango, stay tuned for an Michaeline Gordon, event being planned for later this year. JD, and a representative from RMB Capital, Reservations: ...... online at the Club calendar will present another popular seminar on estate Price: ...... $25 per person per lesson; planning topics...... $90 per person for all four by one week out Lunch at 12 p.m., remarks at 12:15 p.m. Civic Affairs – Save the Dates Reservations: ...... online at the Club calendar The Civic Affairs Society is pleased to present Price: ...... $18+grat+tax another winning year of speakers. The following Euchre Society events will be sellouts. Call in or make your Join fellow members for euchre Tuesdays reservations online now. We thank you for your at 5:45 p.m. in the Presidents’ Bar. Food and continued support and look forward to seeing you drink à la carte. RSVP: [email protected]. on the following dates: Writing Society June 7, lunch with FBI Special Agent Michael The Writing Society meets the fourth Monday Anderson who will speak on investigations of public of the month at 6 p.m. To date we have focused corruption, government fraud and civil rights. primarily on fiction but plan to expand into September 19, lunch with His Eminence various forms of nonfiction writing. If you have Cardinal Blasé Cupich in celebration of his an interest in any type of writing, come join us. elevation to the College of Cardinals. We welcome new members and new ideas. Our December 7, lunch on the 76th anniversary of next meeting is Monday, February 27, at 6 p.m. the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Club member Todd For more information, contact Barbara Perry at Parkhurst will reenact FDR’s Day of Infamy speech [email protected]. to Congress. Beer Society Reservations online at the Club calendar. Join the Beer Society on History Club Wednesday, March 8, for A brief history of fashion, a dinner with Temperance both men’s and women’s, from Beer Company. Temperance will feature an array ancient to current times, will of beer, including seasonal and specialty offerings, be discussed on Wednesday, which will be paired with a three-course menu February 15, from 11:30 a.m. developed by Chef Baker. to 2 p.m. Lunch à la carte from the Front Grill Temperance was founded in 2013 when it became menu, or if there are 12 or more in attendance, the first brewery to open its doors in Evanston. a plated lunch will be served. While specializing in light-bodied styles, the Reservations: ...... online at the Club calendar brewery maintains a diversity of excellent offerings. Book Club Reception from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.; dinner at Book Club meets on Monday, February 13, at 6:15 p.m. 6 p.m., to discuss Our Souls at Night, by Kent Reservations, required: . . . online at the Club calendar Haruf. Beverages à la carte. No reservations required. Price: ...... $65+grat+tax; $75 ++ after Feb . 28

5 L e a r n a t L u n c h Mission Possible: True Grit – Then and Now Plated lunch at 12 p.m., remarks at 12:15 p.m. Professional storyteller and Reservations: www.ucco.com under Calendar dramatist Jenny Riddle will present two books, The Wright Gold & Steel: Brothers by David McCullough Preparing the New and Lab Girl by Hope Jahren, Arms & Armor at a lunch at the Club on Galleries at the Jenny Riddle . Wednesday, February 22, Art Institute at 12 p.m. Jonathan Tavares, The Wright Brothers’ determination to Gauntlet from a tournament associate curator of change history with their “flying machine” armor of a Hapsburg prince, Anton Peffenhauser (armorer), arms and armor at was unparalleled. Hope Jahren’s dedication Augsburg, Germany, about 1575 . the Art Institute, will to unlocking the wonders of plants and trees give a sneak peak of the new Arms and Armor is eye-opening and inspiring. Galleries (opening on March 20) at a lunch at Riddle brings these two amazing books to the Club on Wednesday, February 8, at 12 p.m. life in her dramatic book review. As Katherine Over four years in the making and with over Wright, Riddle shows Katherine’s devotion to 320 pieces, this new display will be larger than her brilliant brothers, the positive influence of ever before with two new equestrian figures, a their close-knit family, and her brothers’ gifts of foot-combat diorama, and over 3,000 square feet ingenuity, patience and determination. As Hope of gallery space. This presentation will show the Jahren, Riddle shares Hope’s journey to become thrilling process of designing these new galleries, the a scientist, her single-minded dedication to her challenges and discoveries along with a view of the work and her passion for revealing, in poetic and highlights of the collection and recent acquisitions. astonishing descriptions, the secret lives of plants Dr. Tavares is a scholar of medieval and (making it hard to look at a tree the same Renaissance arms, armor and decorative art with way again). a PhD from the Bard Graduate Center in New Price: . . . . . $18+grat+tax by Feb . 20; $20++ after York. He has been working with the George F. Harding Jr. collection of arms and armor at the Algren: A Life Art Institute since January 2013. In honor of writer Nelson Price: . . . . . $18+grat+tax by Feb . 6; $20++ after Algren’s 108th birthday, award-winning Chicago Sisi: Empress on Her Own Tribune journalist Mary Author Allison Pataki Wisniewski will talk about her will talk about her latest new biography, Algren: A Life, book, Sisi: Empress on Her at a lunch at the Club on

Own, at a lunch at the Club Book cover . Tuesday, March 28, at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15 Wisniewski interviewed (please note that this is Algren’s friends and inner circle and tracked a change in date from down unpublished writing and correspondence.

Allison Pataki . February 1 to 15), at 12 p.m. She unearths new details about the writer’s life, Pataki is the New York Times work and personality, revealing a funny, sensitive, bestselling author of The Traitor’s Wife and The romantic but sometimes exasperating and self- Accidental Empress. Her most recent work of historical destructive artist. fiction, Sisi, is the story of Empress Elisabeth of Starting with his childhood in Chicago, the Austria-Hungary, amid mid-19th-century Vienna. book sheds new light on Algren’s most crucial A former news writer, Pataki has written for the experiences, from his work for the WPA to his New York Times, ABC News, the Huffington Post, stint as a reluctant soldier in World War II, and USA Today and other outlets. She graduated cum his long-distance affair with his most famous lover, laude from Yale University with a major in English. French feminist Simone de Beauvoir. Price: . . . . . $15+grat+tax by Feb . 13; $18++ after Price: . . . . . $15+grat+tax by Mar . 24; $18++ after

6 Have American Law Professors Ruined NEW BOOKS American Law? for the library Stephen Presser will discuss his new book, Law Professors: F i c t i o n Three Centuries of Shaping American Law, at a lunch Towles, Amor...... A Gentleman in Moscow at the Club on Wednesday, Connelly, Michael...... The Wrong Side of Goodbye

Stephen Presser . April 12, at 12 p.m...... (A Harry Bosch Novel) His thesis is that not only Meyer, Stephenie...... The Chemist American law professors, but also American Thanh Nguyen, Viet...... The Sympathizer courts and American lawyers, since the 1950s, with accelerating speed, have been moving N o n F i c t i o n our Constitution and our legal doctrines into sharply differing and dangerous directions. His Quinn, Susan ...... Eleanor and Hick: remarks will address the possible course the law ...... The Love Affair That Shaped a First Lady and the legal academy may take under the new Thompson, Erin...... Possession: The Curious History administration, and how the law now not only ...... of Private Collectors from Antiquity to the Present divides law professors, but also American politics. Kondo, Marie...... The Life-Changing Magic of Presser is the Raoul Berger Professor of Legal ...... Tidying Up: The Japanese Art History Emeritus at Northwestern’s Pritzker ...... of Decluttering and Organizing School of Law, and a Professor of Strategy at Northwestern’s Kellogg School. Price: . . . . $15+grat+tax by Apr . 10; $18++ after O r d e r of t h e O w l Our sincere thanks and appreciation go out to all of you who have sponsored new members. We H a p p y A n n i v e r s a r y especially wish to acknowledge the following, who The Club would like to thank the following have qualified for Order of the Owl distinctions: members, who are celebrating their First Time Owl anniversary this month, for their (sponsoring two new members) many years of membership. Charissa L. Armon Pamela A. Duke Abdur N. Khalafalla John D’Arcy ...... 60 Years Andrew May Phillip N. Hartley Smith .60 Years Christopher Mullen Richard H. Sanders . . .45 Years William P. Carmichael . .40 Years Dean M. Balice ...... 35 Years Lifetime Owl Gordon N. McIntosh . . .35 Years (sponsoring four new members) Edwin A. Seipp . . . . .35 Years Marisa Q. Caperino Robert A. Buhler . . . .30 Years Farah N. Khan W. Gordon Dobie . . . .30 Years R. Stuart Edwards . . . 30 Years Green Owl Blazer or Gold Owl Pin Torrey N. Foster . . . . 30 Years (sponsoring five new members) C. Theodore Herbert . . .30 Years Robert Minetz Christopher A. Kreid . . 30 Years David F. Prindable . . . 30 Years Great Owl Eugene Grandone . . . .20 Years (sponsoring eight new members) Condon A. McGlothlen . .20 Years Natalie Dunn Kenneth J. Weinberger . .20 Years William Lear Elyse Ogletree

7 THEATRE AISLE Reservations: 312.696.2208 or [email protected]. Tickets are not refundable less than 30 days out. Theatre packages require a meal at the Club. Call Room Reservations for special rates: 312.726.2840. Dinner price for most theatre events: $45+grat+tax. G u e s t R oom s C h i c a g o S ym p h o n y O r c h e s t r a Cure the Winter Blues Dinner and concert tickets are available on Book now and take advantage of our lower Wednesday, February 8, for Budapest Festival winter rates. There’s no need to wait until the Orchestra’s Beethoven. This all-Beethoven program warmer months to enjoy all Chicago has to offer. includes his famous Fifth Symphony and his Second Call Room Reservations to book your room and let Piano Concerto. Ivan Fischer conductor; Richard our concierge help plan your stay: 312.726.2840. Goode, piano. Dinner at 6 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. Ticket: ...... $83 Valentine’s Special Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Celebrate your Valentine all month long. Dinner and concert tickets are available for Any night in February, spoil your sweetheart Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton with an overnight stay in a guest room or suite Marsalis on Wednesday, March 1. Musical icon and receive a bottle of bubbly, Club-made Wynton Marsalis leads one of the world’s greatest chocolates and a 2 p.m. check-out. Contact jazz bands in performances of original tunes and us at [email protected] or 312.726.2840 classics. Dinner at 6 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. and ask about our Valentine’s promotion. Ticket: ...... $113 Muti, Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 Dinner and tickets are available for Muti, Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 & Uchida on A r t i s t p e n i n g Thursday, March 16. Riccardo Muti leads Rossini’s O Overture to La scala di seta and Beethoven’s Third The Club is Piano Concerto with pianist Mitsuko Uchida. pleased to present Dinner at 6 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. Chicago-based Ticket: ...... $113 painter Brian Ritchard in an L y r i c O p e r a exhibition Wind Farm #50, oil on panel, Dinner and tickets are available for Norma by 2016, 60" x 60 ." featuring works Vincenzo Bellini on Friday, February 24; Carmen from his Turbine by Georges Bizet on Wednesday, March 22 and My Painting series. Fair Lady by Lerner & Loewe on Friday, May 5. In 2008, Ritchard traveled across the Times and ticket prices vary, see the Club’s Midwest and was drawn to the beauty and website, www.ucco.com. Main floor prime seats. ingenuity of wind turbines and their historic reference to 17th century Dutch landscape D i s n e y ’ s A l a d d i n paintings of windmills. Ritchard’s paintings capture the dynamic From the producer of The dichotomy of the vertical turbines against the Lion King comes the timeless long reaching landscape horizon line and are story of Aladdin. representative of a desire for sustainability Brunch à la carte at the Club, curtain at and eco-conscious energy production. the Cadillac Palace Theatre on Sunday, June 4 Meet Brian Ritchard at the Artist (11 a.m. brunch and 1 p.m. curtain) or Saturday, Opening on Monday, February 13, between June 17, (12 p.m. brunch and 2 p.m. curtain). 5:30 and 7 p.m., in the 12th floor Gallery. Ticket: ...... $176

8 NEW U Club Fit Crew Motivation. Accountability. Camaraderie. Results. • 10 weekly sessions bound to suit your A t h l e t i c s crazy schedule • Great value Griffin of the Month: • Focused, varied workouts with fellow members Scott Newhall • Maximum of six people per group “Being an athletic member • All coached by the Club’s experienced trainers at the Club is a great part of • Sessions range from 30 to 90 minutes my life. Whether I am playing depending on the day/time squash, getting a quick workout, • All sessions use the Hammer Strength Rig or playing in the pool with my System on the 12th floor children, I am sure to stay true Get started anytime with one of these options: to my fitness goals. Since I joined athletics in 2001, The Competitors (best value): $150/month – regular exercise has become an essential piece of a Jump in and join any of the scheduled sessions. healthy lifestyle. The athletic members and staff at Come to as many of the 10 weekly sessions during the Club offer a sense of family. I have been able the month as you’d like. Work hands-on with a to get to know the people I play squash with, work trainer for an average of twice a week for $18.75/ out with or just socialize with and have built out a session. Three times a week $12.50 per session – a great network of good friends. With some of the great value (compare with three personal training best facilities, great views and friendly staff, I can sessions for $195). honestly say I look forward to working out every Tuff Mudder – Build Your Own Crew: Build week at the University Club.” your own crew with a schedule specifically for your Congratulations Scott. group. Schedule two meetings/week and take $5 off the prices below. National Girls and Women • Two people: $35 per person / session in Sports Day – February 1 • Three people: $30 per person / session Research demonstrates that • Four or more people: $25 per person / session girls who play sports have better The Traveler: health, higher self-esteem, Can only make it now and then? Drop in to any stronger leadership skills, of the scheduled sessions as your schedule allows: greater academic achievement $30 per session. and economic opportunity. If Register with the personal training staff or Emma Carter with Club professional you’re looking for a way to get online at Club Locker. Payment is non-refundable John Rooney . your daughter involved in a regardless of how many sessions you take during sport, we hope you’ll consider our award-winning the month. Your one month session starts the day junior squash program. of your active registration. In recognition of this day, we asked one of our junior squash players (Emma Carter, age 14) Windy City Open what playing squash has meant to her: “Squash This is it! Registration for the has taught me so much. I’ve learned to be pros shows that all of the top 10 independent, accountable for my actions and how men and women in the world will to work hard. The Club is my second home and I be playing squash in Cathedral can always depend on the incredible people there. Hall February 23–March 1. Squash isn’t just about winning trophies or having Don’t miss the captivating a top ranking – it’s about the amazing skills and entertainment of world class memories you take with you.” athletes here at the Club. Emma captured the Midwest Regional Tickets or patron packages may be purchased Championship title in St. Louis on January 8. at windycityopen.com.

9 J a z z N i g h t : C am p -O u t i n T h e G e n i u s of C a t h e d r a l B i l l y S t r ay h o r n H a l l Please join us for Jazz Night Break out the at the Club on Wednesday, tents, sleeping February 8, with the Ron bags and jammies Perrillo Trio showcasing its and prepare for an evening of fun on premiere program, The Genius of Billy Strayhorn. Friday, March 3, into Saturday, March 4. Three of Chicago’s greatest jazz artists will pay Lay your claim, pitch your tent and roll homage to the incomparable jazz genius, composer out your sleeping bags in Cathedral Hall and arranger Billy Strayhorn (1915–1967). at 5:30 p.m. Dinner buffet in College Hall, The tune-list will include: Take the A Train, Lush 5:30 to 7 p.m. Camp games and activities in Life, Chelsea Bridge, U .M .M .G ., Lotus Blossom, Cathedral Hall, 7 to 9 p.m. Lifeguard on duty Raincheck and Bloodcount. poolside, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Story time in the Perrillo, professor of jazz piano at DePaul Library, 9 to 9:30 p.m. Movie in Cathedral University and a lecturer in jazz studies at Hall “under the stars,” 9:30 to 11 p.m. Northwestern University, will be accompanied by Night, night campers: 11 p.m. Dennis Carroll on bass and George Fludas on drums. Attire: adults and children welcome in denim. Reception at 5:30 p.m., concert from 6:30 to Don’t want to rough it? Call reservations at 7:45 p.m. Special dinner menu follows (optional/ 312.726.2840 for overnight rooms and mention not included). Cocktail attire encouraged. “campout” for a special rate. Reservations: ...... online at the Club calendar Reservations: ...... 312 696. 2280. Overnight room reservations: ...... 312 .726 .2840 Price, Big Campers: ...... $25+grat+tax Price: . . . . . $40+grat+tax by Feb . 6; $50++ after Campers under 12: ...... $20+grat+tax

C aba r e t N i g h t T e x a s H o l d ‘ E m Straight from New York: Deep in It’s back! Our sixth a Dream with vocalist Marissa annual Texas Hold Mulder and pianist Jon Weber ‘Em tournament is An evening of beautiful song on Friday, March 10, standards, each one a timeless at 6:30 p.m. expression of love, dreams and Everyone starts with the same amount of magic, takes place at the next Cabaret Night at chips with a “freeze out” format (minimum bet the Club on Friday, April 28. size increases) which results in one player being With songs by Harold Arlen, Jerome Kern, Cole crowned the champion sometime between 10 and Porter, Jimmy Van Heusen, Joni Mitchell and more, 11:30 p.m. Since gambling is not permitted in the this evening is an homage to the enduring beauty of Club (not to mention Chicago), the chips will have the Great American song book, offering glimpses no cash value, but the top players will be eligible into the songwriters’ lives and motivations. for prizes at the end of the evening. Marissa and Jon will feature songs such as It’s Beer and pub specialties are included. Only a Paper Moon, My Romance, Both Sides Now, A brief poker tutorial will take place at 6 p.m. Come Fly With Me, All The Way and Darn That to help those interested in learning how to play Dream, a solid 75-minute set of standards and or improving their play. recent gems as well. After the official event, the room will stay open Reception at 5:30 p.m., concert from 6:30 to for participants to network and continue to hone 7:45 p.m. Special dinner menu follows (optional/ their poker skills. not included). Cocktail attire encouraged. Restrictions: Over 21. Prizes to be announced. Reservations: ...... online at the Club calendar Reservations: ...... online at the Club calendar Overnight room reservations: ...... 312 .726 .2840 Price: ...... $50+grat+tax Price: . . . . $40+grat+tax by Apr . 26; $50++ after

10 L u n c h w i t h F am i l y F u n : S e c r e t a r y of S t a t e E t i q u e t t e 1 0 1 J e s s e W h i t e C l a s s Jesse White became Illinois’ The Etiquette longest serving Secretary of School of Chicago is State on May 30, 2014. returning to the Club Secretary White will speak on Sunday, March 12, about the Secretary of State’s office, his from 12:30 to 2 p.m., accomplishments, the Jesse White Tumbling for a practical instruction in the art of dining Team as well as the importance of interaction and social skills. between ethnic groups at a lunch at the Club on Ages 7–12 years old are recommended. Thursday, March 16, at 12 p.m. Each family will receive a reference manual Plated lunch at 12 p.m., remarks at 12:30 p.m. following the class. Reservations: . . online, disanto@ucco .com, 312 .696 .2222 Reservations: ...... online at the Club calendar Price: ...... $18+grat+tax Price: ...... $65+grat+tax per child

FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 The Beatles have their Piano Bar, Guitar Bar, Casual breakfast and first number one hit in Jeff Manuel, 5 p.m. Zvonimir Tot, 5 p.m. Bagels & Benedict the U .S . with “I Want Brunch . to Hold Your Hand,” Cocktails, 3 to 8 p .m . 1964 .

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 British women over the Euchre, 5:45 p.m. Arms and Armor Guitar Bar, Piano Bar, Casual breakfast and age of 30 get the right lunch, 12 p.m. Dave Specter, Jeremy Kahn, Bagels & Benedict to vote, 1918 . Jazz Night, 5:30 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. Brunch . Photography Scotch Dinner, Cocktails, 3 to 8 p .m . Society, 6:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m.

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Artist Opening, ValenPRIME, History Club, Guitar Bar, Piano Bar, Casual breakfast and 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Kevin Presbrey, Leandro Varady, Bagels & Benedict Book Club, 6 p.m. Euchre, 5:45 p.m. Sisi book lunch, 5 p.m. 5 p.m. Brunch . 12 p.m. Cocktails, 3 to 8 p .m . Chess Society, 6 p.m.

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 The Metropolitan Euchre, 5:45 p.m. Wright Brothers/ Guitar Bar, Piano Bar, Casual breakfast and Museum of Art opens Lab Girl book Joey Edwin, 5 p.m. Rob Clearfield, Bagels & Benedict in New York City, dramatizations, 5 p.m. Brunch . 1872 . 12 p.m. Norma opera/ Cocktails, 3 to 8 p .m . Wine Society dinner, 5:30 p.m. dinner, 5:45 p.m.

26 27 28 Writing Society, Euchre, 5:45 p.m. 6 p.m.

upcoming march events

3 Family Fun/Camp-Out in Cathedral Hall 13 Artist Opening 17 Mess Night

10 Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament 16 Jesse White lunch 28 Nelson Algren book lunch

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W i n d y C i t y O p e n W om e n ’ s L e a d e r s h i p A wa r d L u n c h e o n w i t h B i l l i e J e a n K i n g The Windy City Open is extremely proud to introduce this year’s keynote speaker, Billie Jean King, during the second annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon on February 28, at 11:30 a.m. Few people have had a greater impact on their sport than American tennis great Billie Jean King. King is noted for her 39 Grand Slam titles, including 12 singles, 16 women’s doubles and 11 mixed doubles, and her victory over Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes match in 1973. King helped form the Women’s Tennis Association and has campaigned tirelessly for equal prize money for female players. She is an advocate for gender equality and social justice. The Windy City Open Women’s Leadership Luncheon celebrates and promotes influential women squash players and athletes who are leaders in all facets of their professional and athletic lives. Honorees have shown leadership and dedication resulting in a significant impact in the sports and/or business community in the Midwest. Reservations: ...... online at the Club calendar Price: ...... $95+grat+tax