The Philadelphia Antiques Show will feature many pieces from the W&L Reeves Center collection, as well as curator, Ron Fuchs, giving a talk from 1:30 to 2:20 on Sunday, April 18, 2010.

Dear Philadelphia Alumni,

I wanted to inform you of two upcoming Philadelphia activities and encourage your participation.

1. Our W&L Rugby Team is travelling up this way for their quarterfinal Mid-Atlantic Regional Match this Saturday, March 20.  They are playing Widener University at Widener with the kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m.   Click here for directions to the field.

2. The Alumni Office has asked the Philadelphia Chapter to put together a proposal for Philadelphia to host the annual “Alumni Road Trip” in Summer 2011.  This is three-day event that brings alums from around the country to a designated city each summer for a few days of learning, touring and fun.  The Philadelphia Chapter will be meeting next Wednesday night (March 24) at 5:30 p.m. at the Center City offices of Pepper Hamilton–18th and Arch Streets at Two Logan Square–to put together their response.  All members are invited to join in the discussion.  To RSVP or to forward ideas for inclusion in the discussion, please email Dave Foster at davidfoster5@gmail.com.

I know the rugby team would appreciate seeing some friendly faces on the sidelines and the chapter would appreciate your input on the Philadelphia Alumni Road Trip proposal.

Thanks,

Dave Foster
Chapter President
davidfoster5@gmail.com
mobile: 484.995.8783

The Philadelphia Chapter
Washington and Lee University Alumni Association

cordially invites you and your spouse or guest to a

Cocktail Reception
Honoring George Washington’s Birthday

on

Friday, February 19, 2010
6:30 – 8:30 P.M.

at
The Acorn Club
1519 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(Directions)

Honored guest from the University will be:

Harlan Beckley
Director of the Shepherd Program for the Interdisciplinary Study of Poverty and Human Capability and the Fletcher Otey Thomas Professor of Religion

-Drinks and Hors d’oeuvres -
$60 per person

RSVP by Wednesday, February 10, 2010 to Dan Ingersoll via the Printable RSVP Form or online at
http://alumni.wlu.edu/registeronline.

Questions? Contact Dan at daniel_ingersoll@hotmail.com.

Mark your calendars, Philadelphia Alumni!

The chapter is pleased to announce that on February, 19, 2010 a Cocktail Reception honoring the birthday of President George Washington will take place at the Acorn Club in Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.

Special University guests will be on hand, Harlan Beckley, Director of the Shepherd Poverty Program and
Fletcher Otey Thomas Professor of Religion.

More details coming soon!

Printable Save the Date

December 2009 has been a busy month for the Philadelphia Chapter. In the past week, the chapter has put on two great events. On December 5, alumni, family and friends enjoyed a performance by the Holiday Pops and on December 9, alumni, family and friends gathered for a holiday happy hour at The Black Sheep downtown.

Holiday Pops Concert Recap:

Once again, the Philadelphia W&L Alumni Chapter came together to celebrate the holidays in style with a reception and Philly Pops holiday concert.  It was a great opportunity to share some holiday cheer and kick off the season in style.  Academy of Music Production Manager and W&L Alum, Greg Buch (’73) coordinated the event and the reception.

L-R: B. Williams, J. Williams, D. Foster, J. Williams, T. Stover, V. Deighan, C. Deighan, K. Foster

L-R: D. Foster, T. Stover

L-R: C. Deighan, A. Betkowski, G. Michaels, T. Stover, H. Wingerd, D. Foster, G. Buch, J. Williams

Holiday Happy Hour:

More than twenty alums from across forty years of graduating classes met on Wednesday December 9th for a Holiday Happy Hour at The Black Sheep in Center City Philadelphia.  The venue provided easy after-work access for the Center City work crowd, and a few alums even took the train in from outside the city.  Stay tuned for more happy hours in the new year.  Special thanks to T.J. Griffin (’97) for coordinating the event.

We hope to see everyone at future chapter events. Make sure you mark your calendars for the following:

Save The Date–President’s Day Event

The Philadelphia Alumni Chapter will be hosting its signature President’s Day event on Friday, February 19th.  The event will be held at the Acorn Club, and Former University President and Shepherd Poverty Program Director Harlan Beckley has signed on to be the evening’s keynote speaker.  Stay tuned for more details.

The Philadelphia Chapter will hold its holiday happy hour on Wednesday, December 9, 6 p.m. at Black Sheep. Appetizers will be provided and a cash bar will be available.

Cost for attending the event is $10 per person and online registration is available. Register now>>>

Event Details

Where: Black Sheep, 247 S. 17th Street, Philadelphia
When: Wednesday, December 9, 6 p.m.
Cost: $10 per person

"Wicked," Broadway's biggest blockbuster, hits Philadelphia January 17th 2010.

The Philadelphia Chapter is pleased to announce two great events coming in December and January. Tickets are limited so information is being distributed early.

Peter Nero and the Philly Pops – Holiday POPS Concert
December 5th, 2009

This great concert has become a family tradition! The 2009 edition will take place Saturday, December 5th, 2009, at Verizon Hall. A reception at 1 p.m. kicks off the afternoon and showtime begins at 3:00 p.m. The reception will be held at Cadence Restaurant while the concert will take place at the Kimmel Center (Broad and Spruce Streets).

Tickets for this event range from $45 to $90 per person depending on the seat location.

The 2009 concert will feature the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir, the Philadelphia Boys Choir, organist Peter Conte and special guest, Broadway star Lauren Kennedy.

Tickets are limited! Register online by Friday, October 2nd. REGISTER NOW >>>

Wicked
Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Broadway’s biggest blockbuster is coming to Philadelphia! The show will take place at The Academy of Music (Broad and Locust Streets). The evening begins at 5 p.m. with a reception at The Academy of Music Ballroom and the show begins at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets range from $90 to $150 per person depending on the seat location. Cost includes the Ballroom reception (light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar), one show ticket and a tour of the historic Academy of Music.

The 2006 and 2007 engagements of Wicked at the Academy sold out in record time and our tickets are limited.

Register online by Friday, October 2nd! REGISTER NOW >>>

Questions for both events can be directed to Greg Buch ’73 at gbuch@kimmelcenter.org or 215.893.1937.

What a night for baseball! Over 75 alumni, family and friends were treated to a big Phillies win as the home side held off the visiting Atlanta Braves, 3-2. A number of current W&L students joined the party and surely ready to return to Lexington for the start of a new school year.

If you were not able to join us we hope that you will be able to the next time around. Please enjoy the pictures below and click to view a larger version. If you have pictures you would like to see posted, please contact the Chapter President.

Braves vs. Phillies, Aug. 30, 2009

Braves vs. Phillies, Aug. 30, 2009

Braves vs. Phillies, Aug. 30, 2009

Braves vs. Phillies, Aug. 30, 2009

Braves vs. Phillies, Aug. 30, 2009

Calling all Philadelphia alumni:

Join fellow Washington and Lee Alumni, families and friends as we cheer on the Fightin’ Phils to victory against the Atlanta Braves – Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 8:05 p.m.

For just $36 per person, enjoy great a great buffet menu consisting of hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad and more – while sitting with fellow Washington & Lee supporters on the Rooftop Bleachers at the top of Ashburn Alley.

To order your tickets for this special event, visit http://www.phillies.com/wandl.