The Grand Affair: Author Series with Paul Fisher

APRIL 18TH | 5:30PM – 7:00PM |

We invite you to take advantage of an exclusive opportunity to hear from Harvard University Professor Paul Fisher AB '93, an acclaimed biographer and cultural historian whose books bring to life American literary and artistic expatriates of the Belle Époque.

Not only will our members have an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from Professor Fisher, but we will also enjoy a pre-presentation reception, and all members will have a chance to purchase a copy of The Grand Affair: John Singer Sargent in His World signed by the author.

His book tells the story of a great American artist, John Singer Sargent who is also an abiding enigma. While dressing like a businessman and crafting a highly respectable persona, he scandalized viewers on both sides of the Atlantic with the frankness and sensuality of his work. He charmed the nouveaux riches as well as the old money, but he reserved his greatest sympathies for Bedouins, Spanish dancers, and the gondoliers of Venice. In The Grand Affair, the historian Paul Fisher offers a vivid life of the buttoned-up artist and his unbuttoned work.

This event is offered at no charge as a benefit of your membership. Registration is required.

Sketch & Sip....Again!

APRIL 19TH | 5:15PM – 7:00PM | GARDNER ROOM

Artist Eli Portman returns to HCB for another interactive drawing class. On this day, we will enjoy a glass of Prosecco and then we will practice drawing by breaking down objects into forms and shapes. We’ll be discussing proportions, shading and more! All skill levels are welcome, from basic beginners to advanced artists. Grow your artistic technique with guidance offered by Portman, a professional artist, muralist and illustrator. We will provide materials (paper, sketch pencils, etc), but we encourage you to bring your own supplies.

Price per person: $25 (includes art class, a glass of prosecco and Chef's Choice appetizers) Registration is open to member plus one guest.

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Annual Dinner

APRIL 20TH | 6:00PM – 7:30PM | PRESIDENT'S ROOM

Mark you calendars for the 3rd Annual Public Policy Book Discussion Group Dinner. Over the past three years the PPBC has met virtually on the 2nd Friday of each month to discuss a relevant book. We are excited for these members to gather together in person to connect over dinner at the Clubhouse.

Price per person - Members: $45 (plus *Club charge & tax)

Price per person - Non-Member Guests: $45 (plus *Club charge & tax)

The price includes a three-course prix fixe menu. A member bar will be available throughout the evening.

Third Thursday Team Trivia

Oscar winner Tom Hanks will give the Harvard Commencement Address this May. How many other Oscar winners have given the Commencement Address? Bonus points if you can name them! If you know the answer to that, let’s find out how smart you are at our Third Thursday Team Trivia night. Compete against your classmates and fellow HCB members to see who takes home the first-place prize pack. Chef’s choice of pub bites will be served until 8:00pm. Start recruiting your teammates. Nonmember guests are welcome to join your team.

Your Neighborhood Pub

A pub is the focal point in a community and here at HCB we want you to feel relaxed and welcome in a dedicated space to enjoy beers, cocktails, music, and conversation without feeling the need to keep your voice down. This is your social safe spot to bring your friends to grab some drinks and food while you watch all your favorite Harvard sports and Boston teams compete for championships. If you want to have some fun competition you can face-off against each other in cornhole, pool, darts and ping pong. This is your Harvard pub without having to go all the way to Cambridge.

ClubPub Bar Hours: 4pm – 9pm

Pub bites appetizers served Monday through Friday from 6pm – 8pm

SAVE THE DATE

115TH Annual HCB Meeting & Spring Social

APRIL 24TH | 5:30PM – 8:30PM | CLUBHOUSE

The 115th Annual Business Meeting will take place in the Aesculapian Room and will be followed by an evening of entertainment, education and engaging spring social throughout the main floor of the clubhouse. Traditions will be honored, but as the club evolves so will the member experience following the official business meeting.

Complementing an exquisite culinary presentation will be an exclusive fireside chat featuring two of the Harvard Alumni Network’s most powerful figures. Allyson Mendenhall, FASLA, AB ’90, MLA ’99 and Sarah Karmon, Executive Director of the HAA will be on hand to discuss the current state of the alumni network and the bright future ahead for the Harvard global community. We will also be entertained by the incredible sounds of the Radcliffe Pitches.